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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County Administration Center
3738 Brambleton Avenue S. w.
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
March 24, 1992
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke County Administration
Center, this being the fourth Tuesday, and the second regularly
scheduled meeting of the month of March, 1992.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Eddy called the meeting to order at 3:03 p.m.
The
roll call was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Lee B. Eddy, Vice Chairman Edward G.
KOhinke, Supervisors Bob L. Johnson, H. Odell
Minnix, Harry C. Nickens
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; Paul M.
Mahoney, County Attorney; Mary H. Allen, Clerk
to the Board; John M. Chambliss, Assistant
County Administrator, Don M. Myers, Assistant
County Administrator, Anne Marie. Green,
Information Officer
IN RE:
OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was given by the Reverend Dr. Michael Nevling,
Colonial Presbyterian Church. The .Pledge of Allegiance was recited
by all present.
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IN RE:
REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Eddy announced there would not be a work session in
the evening.
He also asked that Item 7, under New Business be
added, Authorization To Oppose S.B.270 and Asking Governor Wilder
to Veto the Proposed Legislation.
IN RE:
PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
h Resolution of ADDreciation to John Hubbard.
Assistant County Administrator.
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Mr. Hubbard was present to receive the resolution. Supervisor
Johnson moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 32491-1 OF APPRECIATION TO JOHN R. HUBBARD
FOR SERVICE TO ROANOKE COUNTY AND CONGRATULATIONS ON HIS
NEW POSITION
WHEREAS, John R. Hubbard has worked for Roanoke County
since 1977, when he obtained the position of Di~ector of
Engineering for the Public Service Authority; and
WHEREAS, since that time, Mr. Hubbard has held the
positions of Director of Engineering and Administration,
Superintendent of Public Facilities and Assistant County
Administrator; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hubbard has been responsible for a variety
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of major projects which will serve Roanoke County into the 21st
Century; among them the Smith Gap Landfill, and the County's water
supply; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hubbard has consistently worked with the
citizens of the County to plan and improve those projects through
organizations such as the citizens Landfill Advisory Committee
which received numerous awards; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hubbard has now accepted the position of
Chief Executive Officer of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority,
where he will be responsible for the construction and operation of
the regional Smith Gap Landfill.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, on its own behalf, and on
behalf of the citizens and staff of Roanoke County, does hereby
express appreciation to JOHN R. HUBBARD for his many years of
dedication and service to Roanoke County; and
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roanoke County Board
of Supervisors extends its sincere congratulations to Mr. Hubbard
on his new position as. Chief Executive Officer of the Roanoke
Valley Resource Authority.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy,
NAYS: None
IN RE:
NEW BUSINESS
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h Reauest for AdoDtion of Resolution of SUDDort for
Continuation of the Commonwealth Games in the
Roanoke Valley hosted bv Virqinia Amateur SDorts.
(John Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator)
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Mr. Chambliss advised that Virginia Amateur Sports, Inc. (VAS)
and the Convention and Visitors Bureau are requesting that the four
Valley governments petition the General Assembly for their
continued support to host the state games in the Roanoke Valley.
He reported that the economic impact in 1991 was $4.5 million. He
also informed the Board that the County Parks and Recreation
Department will be working with VAS on the games for this year.
Supervisor Johnson inquired whether the County charges a fee
for use of County and school facilities. Mr. Hodge responded he
would work with the schools on this issue.
Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the resolution. The motion
was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 32492-2 OF SUPPORT FOR CONTINUATION OF THE
COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY
HOSTED BY VIRGINIA AMATEUR SPORTS
WHEREAS, the governing bodies of the Roanoke Valley are
interested in the economic well-being of its citizenry and the
community at large; and
WHEREAS,
the Commonwealth of Virginia has encouraged
Southwestern Virginia to initiate its own means of economic
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development; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Amateur Sports has created a
festival of games (named the Commonwealth Games of Virginia), which
has been sanctioned by the National Congress of State Games and the
Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, 'the Commonwealth Games of Virginia brings
approximately 4.5 million dollars in economic impact to the Roanoke
Valley and surrounding areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, as follows:
1. That the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, encourages our local and state legislators to designate
the Roanoke Valley as the permanent site for the Commonwealth Games
of Virginia, and that this program of economic development
initiated by our community remain in our community; and
2. That the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
supports Virginia Amateur Sports continuing to serve as the solely
designated group to organize and conduct the Commonwealth Games of
Virginia; and
3. That the Chairman of the Board is authorized to
execute the appropriate documents with the other Valley
jurisdictions, evidencing County support for the Commonwealth Games
continuing in the Roanoke Valley; and
4. That the Clerk to the Board is directed to forward
attested copies of this resolution to the Honorable L. Douglas
Wilder, Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Roanoke Valley
legislators in the General Assembly.
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On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the resolution,
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy,
NAYS:
None
~ Resolution of SUDDort for Roanoke Valley Convention
and Visitors Bureau ADDlication for Virqinia Tourism
Accreditation Proqram.
(Tim Gubala, Economic
DeveloDment Director)
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Mr. Gubala reported that the Roanoke Valley Convention and
Visitors Bureau is applying for entry in the Virginia Tourism
Accreditation Program. The initial Accreditation will enroll 18
communities. Costs will be covered through the current budget and
the Bureau will come back and ask for additional funds if it
becomes necessary. Martha Mackie with the Convention and visitors
Bureau was present and reported that it is estimated that 75
localities will try for accreditation and only 18 will be accepted.
Supervisor Kohinke moved to adopt the resolution. The motion
was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 32492-3 OF SUPPORT FOR ROANOKE
VALLEY CONVENTION AND VISITORS' BUREAU
APPLICATION FOR VIRGINIA TOURISM ACCREDITATION
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the governing body of Roanoke County is
interested in ·1;;he--economic well-being of its citizenry and the
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community at large; and
WHEREAS, the governing body is prepared to support
appropriate efforts within the community to become totally prepared
to promote tourism and related economic development; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Economic Development,
through its Tourism Development Group, is offering a program which
is specifically designed to assist Virginia communities to become
better prepared for tourism and related economic development; and
WHEREAS, this program is entitled the VIRGINIA TOURISM
ACCREDITATION PROGRAM;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors that our community, Roanoke County, wishes to
participate in the VIRGINIA TOURISM ACCREDITATION PROGRAM, and that
~he leadership of this community is fully cognizant that the
aforesaid program requires dedicated effort; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by entering the aforesaid
program, we are pledging our best and honest efforts to achieve
designation as a Virginia "Accredited" Community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the aforesaid program
requires either the existence or formation of a Tourism Promotion
Organizatiòn which will be charged with the responsibility of
completing the requirements of the aforesaid program, and that this
governing body hereby designates the Roanoke Valley Convention and
Visitors Bureau as representing this community for the purpose of
participating in this program.'
On motion of Supervisor Kohinke to adopt the resolution,
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and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy,
NAYS:
None
~ Authorization to Execute a Mutual Assistance
Aqreement with the city of Salem.
( John Cease,
Police Chief)
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Chief Cease reported that this agreement will formalize law
enforcement assistance that the County and City of Salem are now
providing to each other. The City of Salem approved the agreement
on March 23. He indicated that the proposed agreement mirrors the
agreement already adopted with the Town of Vinton.
Supervisor Nickens moved to authorize execution of the Mutual
Assistance Agreement with the City of Salem.
The motion was
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
L-- Alternatives reqardinq Personal ProDertv Tax Penalty
Refund. (Paul Mahonev, County Attornev)
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Mr. Mahoney explained that this item was requested by a
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citizen and several Board members to refund certain personal
property tax penalties arising from a 1990 dispute concerning the
application and calculation of the penalties for late filing of
persona 1 property tax returns. He presented three a 1 terna t i ves for
handling the refunds and estimated that thlare was a potential
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$11,300 that could be refunded for tax year 1990. The alternates
were: (1) Decline to take action and allow the challenger to
petition a court to decide the issue. (2) Direct staff to prepare
an appropriate ordinance to provide for refunds to all taxpayers
for the tax years in question. (3) Direct staff to prepare an
ordinance providing for refunds to those taxpayers who petition for
a refund.
Supervisor Nickens moved to direct staff to prepare an
ordinance to provide for refunds to those taxpayers who petition
for a refund. The motion was carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
None
~ Request for aDDroval to Dav leqal fees reqardinq
Grumman Litiqation. (Paul Mahonev, County Attornev>
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Mr. Mahoney reported that this is the second payment for legal
fees regarding action against Grumman Emergency Products. The
billing is for $1,151,95 and represent half the legal costs. The
Town of Vinton is paying for the other half. Staff recommended
that the Board authorize payment from the Board Contingency Fund
and that future billings be paid from the this fund and not brought
back to the Board for approval. In response to questions, Mr.
II Mahoney advised he did not know how much the legal costs may be,
but they could be as high as $20,000.
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FOllowing discussion, Supervisor Johnson moved to approve
payment, and that Mr. Mahoney bring back a report estimating future
legal costs. The motion was amended by Supervisor Nickens that
the report be added to the Consent Agenda, and that funds should
be included in the 1992-93 budget if costs continue beyond June 30,
1992. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS: None
~ Reauest for AdoDtion of the Secondary Road System
Six-Year Construction Plan for Fiscal Years 1992-
98. (Arnold Covey, Director of Enqineerinq &
InsDections)
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Mr. Covey advised that a public hearing was held on the plan
on February 25. At that time, the following requests were made by
citizens: (1) Repave Upland Game Road; (2) Pave Ivy Ridge Road; (3)
Improve sight distance at the intersection of Roselawn and Ridgelea
Road; and (4) installation of a guard rail along portions of
Chestnut Mountain Road.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the resolution adopting
the Six-year Construction Plan.
The motion was carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 32492-7 APPROVING THE SECONDARY
ROAD SYSTEM SIX-YEAR CONSTRUCTION PLAN FOR
FISCAL YEAR 1992-98
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 25, 1992, to
receive comments on the Secondary Road System six Year Construction
Plan for Roanoke County for Fiscal Year 1992-98; and
WHEREAS, The Board does hereby approve the Secondary Road
System six Year Construction Plan for Roanoke County for Fiscal
Year 1992-98 as set out on the attached construction program
estimated allocations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution
duly attested be forthwith forwarded to the Virginia Department of
Transportation Salem Residency Office along with a duly attested
copy of the proposed Secondary Road System Six Year Construction
Plan for Roanoke County for Fiscal Year 1992-98 by the Clerk to the
Board.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy,
NAYS: None
~ Request to ODDose Senate Bill 270 and Ask Governor
Wilder to Veto the ProDosed Leqislation.
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Mr. Mahoney reported that a bill was recently passed in the
state senate that all approved final subdivision plats and site
plans will be valid for five years with certain exceptions. This
could have a negative affect on Roanoke County because the County's
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final subdivision plats and site plans are only valid for six
months.
Future changes to County ordinances, regulations and
policies affecting development would not apply to previously
approved plats and plans.
Supervisor' Eddy moved to authorize the County Attorney to
prepare the necessary documents of opposition for transmittal to
the Governor I s Off ice as soon as possible.
Supervisor Nickens
amended the motion that a resolution of opposition be spread in the
minutes. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 32492-8 REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO VETO
SENATE BILL 270
WHEREAS, the 1992 session of the Virginia General
Assembly adopted Senate Bill 270; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 270 proposes to change existing law
with respect to subdivision plats and approved final site plans by
allowing those documents to remain valid for five years and
therefore not' subj ect to any change in local ordinance, map,
resolution, rule, regulation, policy, or plan adopted by the local
governing body during that period; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia is seriously concerned about the potentially disruptive
policy effects this legislation could have upon land use and
developmental practices in Roanoke County.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the County Attorney is hereby directed to
communicate the Board's concerns with respect ,to Senate Bill 270
to the Honorable Douglas Wilder, Governor, Commonwealth of
Virginia.
2. That the Board hereby requests the Governor of the
Commonwealth of Virginia to veto Senate Bill 270.
3. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Governor and to the members of the Roanoke Valley legislative
delegation by the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
On motion of Supervisor Eddy, amended by Supervisor
Nickens to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy,
None
IN RE: REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Eddy announced that there would be a public hearing
on the tax rates on April 6, 1992.
Supervisor Nickens moved to schedule a public hearing on the
proposed tobacco tax on April 14, 1992. The motion carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
I IN RE. REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF REZONING
ORDINANCES - CONSENT AGENDA
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Supervisor Johnson moved to approve first reading and set
the public hearing for April 28, 1992. The motion carried by a
unanimous voice vote.
h Ordinance authorizinq the rezoninq of 2.2 acres from
R-E to M-1 to oDerate a cabinet manufacturinq
facility, located at 8251 Wood Haven Road, catawba
Maqisterial District, UDon the Detition of Norman
T. Ronk.
(Paul Mahonev, County Attornev)
IN RE:
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
Ordinance authorizinq the Acquisition of 29.634
Acres of Land from ADDalachian Power ComDanv for the
Water Treatment Plant. (Paul Mahonev, County
Attornev)
There was no discussion. Supervisor Nickens moved to approve
first reading of the ordinance. The motion was carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS: None
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IN RE:
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
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Ordinance authorizinq the Conveyance of a Well Lot
to Randv S. peters. (Paul Mahonev, County Attorney)
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There was no discussion. Supervisor Minnix moved to adopt. the
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ordinance. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
ORDINANCE 32492-9 AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF A WELL
LOT LOCATED IN THE WOODLANDS SUBDIVISION OF ROANOKE
COUNTY TO RANDY S. PETERS
WHEREAS, the County has ceased to use the well located on a
certain well lot and the subject parcel will no longer be used for
this specified purpose; and
WHEREAS, the County has received an offer to purchase this
well lot for a price that reflects the fair market value of the
property.
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THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That pursuant to the provisions of § 18.04 of the Roanoke
County Charter, the acquisition and disposition of real estate can
be authorized only by ordinance. A first reading of this ordinance
was held on March 10, 1992; a second reading was held on March 24,
1992; and
2. That pursuant to the provisions of § 16.01 of the Charter
of Roanoke County, the remaining rights in the subject parcel of
real estate are hereby declared to be surplus and the condition
applicable to the property renders it unacceptable and unavailable
for other public uses; and
3. That the offer of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) from
II Randy S. Peters for this well lot is hereby accepted and all other
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offers, if any, are rejected.
4. That the sale and conveyance of the subject parcel,
described as a well lot located in the Woodlands Subdivision (Tax
Map No. 26.20-2-55) of Roanoke County, Virginia, to Randy S. Peters
is hereby authorized. That the proceeds from the sale of this well
lot shall be paid into the capital facility account of the utility
Fund.
5. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to
execute such documents and take such actions as may be necessary
to accomplish this conveyance, all, of which shall be on form
approved by the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Minnix to adopt the ordinance, and
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carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy,
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the Consent Agenda. The
motion was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 32492-10 APPROVING AND CONCURRING
IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS
ITEM K - CONSENT AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke II
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County, Virginia, as follows:
1. that the certain section of the agenda of the Board
of Supervisors for March 24, 1992, designated as Item K - Consent
Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item
separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 6,
inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of Minutes - February 11, 1992, February
25, 1992.
2. Confirmation of Committee Appointments to the
Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals.
3. Request for Approval of a Raffle Permit from the
Roanoke Academy of Medicine Auxiliary.
4.
Request for Approval of a Raffle Permit from the
Mason's Cove Civic Club.
5.
Request for Acceptance of Cavalier Drive, Sulgrave
Road, Trinity Court and Wimbledon Court into the
Virginia Department of Transportation Secondary
System.
6. Acknowledgement from the Virginia Department of
Transportation of the acceptance of 0.24 miles of
Valleypointe Parkway.
2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized and
directed where required by law to set forth upon any of said items
the separate vote tabulation for any such item pursuant to this
resolution.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution,
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
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RESOLUTION 32492-10.d REQUESTING ACCEPTANCE OF
CAVALIER DRIVE, SULGRAVE ROAD, TRINITY COURT
AND WIMBLEDON COURT INTO THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION SECONDARY ROAD SYSTEM
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That this matter came this day to be heard upon the
proceedings herein, and upon the application of 0.31 miles of
Cavalier Drive from the intersection of Salisbury Drive (Route
2002) to the intersection of Two Ford Road (Route 680), 0.06 miles
of Sulgrave Road from the intersection of Cavalier Drive (Route
1799) to the intersection of Trinity Court (Route 4177), 0.09 miles
of Trinity Court from the intersection of Sulgrave Road (Route
4178) to the cul-de-sac and 0.08 miles of Wimbledon Court from the
intersection of Cavalier Drive to the cul-de-sac to be accepted and
made a part of the Secondary System of State Highways under Section
33.1-229 of the Virginia State Code.
2. That it appears to the Board that drainage easements and
a fifty (50) foot right-of-way for said roads has heretofore been
dedicated by virtue of certain maps known as SteepleHunt of
Canterbury Park, Section 6 and SteepleHunt of Canterbury Park,
Section 8 Subdivision which maps were recorded in Plat Book 11,
Page 75 and Plat Book 12, Page 43, of the records of the Clerk's
Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, on
December 16, 1988, and December 4, 1989 and that by reason of the
recordation of said maps no report from a Board of Viewers, nor
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consent or donation of right-of-way from the abutting property
owners is necessary. The Board hereby guarantees said drainage
easements and a right-of-way for the street.
3. That said roads known as Cavalier Drive, Sulgrave Road,
Trinity Court and Wimbledon Court and which are shown on a certain
sketch accompanying this Resolution, be, and the same are hereby
established as public roads to become a part of the state Secondary
System of Highways in Roanoke County, only from and after
notification of official acceptance of said streets or highways by
the Virginia Department of Transportation.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy,
NAYS: None
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
SUDervisor Kohinke: (1) Announced he enjoyed the
Tabletop Disaster Exercise and commended Fire Chief Tommy Fuqua
and the other staff involved. He suggested having this exercise
every year. (2) Advised he attended the Virginia Department of
Transportation Preallocation Hearings and presented the County
priorities. He suggested that this be done by resolution in the
future. He also advised he did not include support for the Smart
Highway in his comments. Supervisor Nickens suggested that there
be a briefing at a future meeting for the new Board members. Mr.
Hodge will bring back a report on April 14, 1992.
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SUDervisor Johnson: ( 1) Expressed concern
regulations near Interstate 81 interchanges.
regulations could hurt economic development.
SUDervisor Eddv: (1) Commended the staff for the Tabletop
Disaster exercise. (2) Announced he had attended Congressman
Olin's Economic Conference on March 16. (3) Thanked Supervisor
Kohinke and Assistant Director of Engineering & Inspections George
Simpson for attending the preallocation hearings. (4) Advised he
attended, a Savings Bond Kickoff Luncheon. (5) Asked if there was
a policy regarding Board members attendance at the National
Association of Counties (NACO) conference. Mr. Hodge responded
that Board members have not attended that conference with the
exception of former Supervisor McGraw who attended as VACo' s
President at their expense. (6) Asked if Board members would like
to assist fina~cially with his newsletter.
about signage
He felt the
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REPORTS
After discussion of Items 1 and 4, Supervisor Johnson
moved to receive and file the following reports. The motion
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
h Monthlv status ReDort on smith GaD Landfill proiect
~ Monthlv status ReDort on Water System Project
~ Status ReDort on the Western Reqional Forensic
Science Laboratory.
h Household Hazardous Waste Collection in Roanoke
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General Fund UnaDDroDriated Balance
CaDital Fund UnaDDroDriated Balance
Board Continqencv Fund
statement of Exgenditures and ReVenue as of March
IN RE:
5,1992.
RECESS
At 4:20 p.m., Chairman Eddy declared a brief recess.
IN RE:
RECONVENEMENT
At 4:35 p.m., Chairman Eddy reconvened. Members of the School
Board and Superintendent Bayes Wilson were also present.
IN RE:
BUDGET WORK SESSION
~ County Budqet
Mr. Hodge reported that the funding from the state improved
considerably over projection in January and local revenues are
projected to increase by $1.9 million. The tobacco tax was also
approved by the General Assembly which will generate $300,000 for
the schools. He outlined the highlights of the budget includin~:
(1) balanced within present tax rates; (2) maintains all service
levels; (3) continues or improves support of regional programs;
(4) includes a 3% salary increase; (5) include funds to offset most
of the expected increase in heal th care- costs; (6) includes
$100,000 for economic development; (7) increases contribution to
tourism from $25,000 to $35,000; (8) funds arts and human service
agencies"at previous. levels; (9), proposes funding of.two ambulances:
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and a refuse collection truck and (10) maintains the fund balance
at its present level. He advised that there was a $150,000 net
loss of state funds, primarily in the constitutional offices. He
indicated that health care costs will not be as high as projected
with a possible savings of $230,000 and recommended options for
spending the projected savings, including an additional 1/2% salary
increase.
In response to questions from the Board members, Mr. Hodge
advised there were approximately 640 employees and that he
preferred that the salary adjustment be based on merit. He also
advised that he had not received a response to the letter to other
Valley governments asking for funding assistance for the
Therapeutics Program.
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School Board Chairman Frank Thomas reported that the state
funding shortfall had been restored and the County ,schools will
receive $2.8 million from the state. The School Board has also
budgeted a 3% salary increase. They would like to use revenue from
the tobacco tax to raise the salary increase by one-half percent
for a total of 3-1/2%. They have also funded an increase in the
School Board share of health care for their employees. School
Superintendent Bayes Wilson presented a proposed Capital
Improvement Budget of $1.8 million that would include roof
replacement, completion of , site improvements at Cave Spring Junior
High school, sewage system at Mason's Cove Elementary School,
building renovations and kindergarten rooms at Green Valley
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Elementary School, improvements to meet the Americans' with
Disabilities Act; and Tennis court renovations at each high schooL
Supervisor Nickens expressed concern about including funding
for cable TV service when the schools don't have paper and other
instructional supplies. Supervisor Eddy asked for more information
on how the schools would utilize cable TV.
Mr. Hodge suggested that the School Board and Supervisors
discuss the potential of a bond issue at the April 6, 1992 meeting.
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Fire and Rescue Chief Tommy Fuqua presented an overall picture
of his department and what was already included in the proposed
1992-93 budget. Present for the Work Session were Chief Fuqua,
Volunteer Fire Chief Gene Wagner, Volunteer Rescue Chief Howard
Hartman and Deputy Fire and Rescue Chiefs Mark Light and Larry
Logan. They presented their list of add-backs which were: (1) 1
pumper-Mason Cove ($240,000), (2) replace 2 ambulances-Mason Cove
& Hollins ($l30,000)¡ (3) funding for voluntary rescue squads to
equal level of voluntary fire ($92,500); (4) self-contained
breathing apparatus ($60,000).
Mr. Hodge advised that the County has added funding for the
two ambulances and the breathing apparatus in the proposed budget.
Chief Wagner reported that their top priority is for the
pumper for the Mason Cove Fire Station and they will definitely
need it by the time the Smith' Gap Landfill opens. Supervisor
Minnix suggested that the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority might
be willing, to assist: funding the,pumper-. Mr. Hodge responded he-:-
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will discuss this with members of the Authority and report back to
the Board.
IN RE:
RECESS
Chairman Eddy declared a dinner recess at 6:30 p.m.
EVENING SESSION
Mr. Hodge introduced members of Boy Scout Troop 209 who were
in the audience.
IN RE:
PUBLIC HEARING AND SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
h Ordinance authorizinq the rezoninq of 1.0 acre from
B-3 to B-2 to oDerate a firearms and fishinq
equiDment store, located at 2965 Washinqton Avenue,
vinton Maqisterial District UDon the Deti tion of
Henrv Morgan.
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Planner Jon Hartley presented the staff report. He advised
that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the petition.
The staff recommended deleting the proffered condition r~garding
reducing the parking to 14 spaces. No citizens were present to
speak on the rezoning request.
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Supervisor Nickens reported that he had contacted the school
system since the store will be located across from william Byrd
Schools, and had also discussed the rezoning with Police Chief John
Cease. He advised that neither were concerned about the location
of the store and were more concerned about thè sale of unregulated
firearms.
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proffer regardiQg parking spaces deleted. The motion was carried
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by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors JOhnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
ORDINANCE 32492-11 TO CHANGE THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION
OF A 1.0 ACRE TRACT OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 2965
WASHINGTON AVENUE (TAX MAP NO. 61.12-1-27) IN THE VINTON
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT FROM THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF
B-3 TO THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF B-2 WITH CONDITIONS
UPON THE APPLICATION OF HENRY MORGAN
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on
February 25, 1992, and the second reading and public hearing was
held March 24, 1992; and,
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning commission held a public
hearing on this matter on March 3, 1992; and,
WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as
required by law.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That the zoning classification of a certain tract of real
estate containing 1.0 acre, as described herein, and located at
2965 Washington Avenue, (Tax Map Number 61.12-1-27) in the vinton
Magisterial District, is hereby changed from the zoning
classification of B-3, Special Commercial District, to the zoning
classification of B-2, General Commercial District.
2. That this action is taken upon the application of Henry
Horgan.
3. That the Owners, Kent E. Marsh and Gail C. Marsh, have
vOluntarily proffered in writing the following conditions which the
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Board of Supervisors hereby accepts:
(a) Recreational vehicles and campers for sale,
inoperative truck, old tires, and trash on the site
shall be removed prior to issuance of certificate
of occupancy and business license.
(b) Type D, Option 2 screening and buffering along the
rear property line of the site.
(c) The petitioner :Jhall reduce the parking to 14
apace:J. In addition, the petitioner shall provide
interior landscaping on a minimum of 10 percent of
the remaining graveled lot.
(d) All on-site lighting shall be focused on the
interior of the site so that it does not impact
adjoining properties.
(e) Any expansions to the existing buildings or any new
construction on the site shall be limited to 40 feet
in height.
4.
That said real estate is more fully described as follows:
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BEGINNING at an iron pin on the south right-of-way line
of the stewartsville Road to a corner lot formerly owned
by H. G. Jacobs; thence leaving the said road and with
said Jacobs' lot 17 1/2 deg. E. 207 feet to a pin; thence
leaving Jacobs' lot s. 76 1/2 deg. W. 224 feet to a pin;
thence N. 14 1/2 deg. W. 185 feet to å pin on the south
right-of-way line of said road and with the same N. 70
1/4 deg. E. 214 feet to the place of beginning and
containing 1.0 acre, more or less.
5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect
thirty (30) days after its final passage. All ordinances or parts
of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance
be, and the same hereby are, repealed.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the ordinance,
amending proffers to delete the first sentence in Item 3 (c), and
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy,
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NAYS:
None
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:20 p.m., Supervisor Nickens moved to go into Executive
Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.1-344 A (7)
discussion by legal counsel and briefings by staff members
pertaining to a specific legal matter requiring the provision of
legal advice, contractual negotiations with other political
sUbdivisions ~egarding the Smith Gap Landfill;
(7) consultation
with legal counsel regarding a contract with the City of Roanoke;
(1) discussion of personnel matters, and (7) consultation with
legal counsel regarding pending litigation, i.e. 301 Gilmer
Associates. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors ,Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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At 8: 50 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to return to Open
Session and adopt the Certification Resolution. The motion was
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 32492-12 CERTIFYING EXECUTIVE MEETING WAS
HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia has convened an executive meeting on this date pursuant
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to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the
provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.1-344.1 of the Code of Virginia
requires a certification by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, that such executive meeting was conducted in
conformity with Virginia law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to
the best of each members knowledge:
1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from
open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the
executive meeting which this certification resolution applies, and
2. Only such public business matters as were identified
in the motion convening the executive meeting were heard, discussed
or considered by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, and carried by the following
recorded vote, :
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:02 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to adjourn. The
motion carried by voice
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