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April 14, 1992
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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County Administration Center
3738 Brambleton Avenue S. w.
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
April 14, 1992
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke County Administration
Center, this being the second Tuesday, and the first regularly
scheduled meeting of the month of April, 1992.
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IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Eddy called the meeting to order at 2:40 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
I The invocation was given by the Reverend Laney Mofield,
Colonial Avenue Baptist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance
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recited by all present.
IN RE:
REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
AGENDA ITEMS
Chairman Eddy added Item 6 to the Consent Agenda, Approval of
a Raffle Permit for the Cave Spring American Baseball League.
Chairman Eddy also added an Executive Session regarding an
agreement with the Town of Vinton and an agreement for certain
audit services.
IN RE:
PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
~ Resolution of AD~reciation to prentiss A. Webb for
his service to Roanoke County throuqh Activities on
the Leaque of Older Americans.
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Mr. Webb was present to accept 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 41492-1 OF APPRECIATION TO PRENTISS A. WEBB
FOR SERVICES TO ROANOKE COUNTY THROUGH ACTIVITIES
ON THE LEAGUE OF OLDER AMERICANS
WHEREAS, Prentiss A. Webb has given countless hours and
boundless energy to serving the elderly in Southwest Virginia,
particularly through his work with the League of Older Americans,
which provides various services to senior citizens in eight
jurisdictions; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Webb has worked in various capacities with
the League, beginning as a volunteer in 1974, and recently served
as President of the organization; and
WHEREAS,
the contributions made by Mr. Webb over the
past eighteen years are numerous, and have served to improve and
enrich the lives of many of our elderly citizens; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Webb has stepped down as Chairman of the
Board of Directors of the League of Older Americans and plans to
remain active in the league as a volunteer with the Retired Senior
Volunteer Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
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Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, expresses its deepest
appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke County
to PRENTISS A. WEBB for his years of volunteer service to the
League of Older Americans and to the elderly of this Valley.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution,
and carried by the following vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy,
NAYS:
None
~ Receiot of Safety Performance Award from the Virqinia
MuniciO&l Liability Pool.
Steven Craig, from the Virginia Municipal Pool, presented the
award to Bob Jernigan, Roanoke County Risk Manager.
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~ Proclamation declarinq the week of Aoril 12 - 18 as
PUblic Safety Telecommunicators Week.
The Proclamation was accepted by Roanoke County Dispatchers
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Debbie Robertson, Jennifer Maddock and Sue Fore.
L. Proclamation declarinq the week of Aoril 19 - 25 as
Professional Secretaries Week.
The Proclamation was accepted by Susie Owen, Economic
Development Secretary, and she introduced other secretarial support
staff who were present.
IN RE: NEW BUSINESS
~ Presentation bY the Roanoke Valley Convention and
Visitors Bureau. (Martha Mackey, Convention and
Visitors Bureau)
Martha Mackey from the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors
Bureau introduced Larry Framme, Secretary of Economic Development;
State Senator Brandon Bell; supporters of tourism Dave Saunders;
Gerald Carter, Holiday Inn-Tanglewood; E. C. Warren; and Richard
Wells, President of the Visitors Bureau. Virginia Delegate C.
Richard Cranwell was also present and spoke to the Board.
The speakers presented new trends in tourism, the revenue
implications of increased tourism and identified the primary
problem as a lack of identity for the Roanoke Valley.
The organization asked that all Roanoke Valley governments fund
the Visitors Bureau on a new formula based on tax receipts as
follows: Roanoke city, 58%; Salem, 15%; Roanoke County, 22%;
Botetourt County; 4% and Vinton; 1%.
The Board expressed appreciation to the group for their
presentation. No action was taken.
~ Reoort from Virginia Association of Counties (VACo)
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(c. Fliooo Hicks, VACo)
Mr. Hicks offered the support of the Virginia Association of
Counties to Roanoke County. He also introduced Wendy Wingo, a
member of the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors, who is Roanoke
County's regional representative.
~ Request for AÞoroval of 1992-93 Emoloyee Health
Insurance Plan. (Diane Hyatt, Finance Director)
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Finance Director Diane Hyatt reported that a Health Insurance
Committee was formed to review health insurance proposals. Seven
bids were received and three companies interviewed. Ms. Hyatt
advised that the committee chose Blue Cross/Blue Shield with a
13.37% increase over last fiscal year.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve Blue Cross\Blue Shield for
health insurance coverage for 1992-93. The motion was carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
L. Request from School Board for Acceotance of $52,000
in Grants and Donations and Aoorooriation to the
School Grants Fund. (Pat Sales, princioal, Penn Forest
Elementary School)
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Pa~ Sales, Principal of Penn Forest Elementary School, reported
that the pi Kappa Phi National Fraternity and People Understanding
the Severely Handicapped (PUSH) have selected Penn Forest
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Elementary School as the first Virginia site to develop an outdoor
recreational area with facilities totally accessible to the
handicapped and nonhandicapped.
other organizations and
foundations in the valley have shown interest in working with the
project that will be constructed in October 1992 by 150 to 200
volunteers.
In response to a question from Supervisor Nickens, Ms. Sales
advised that the area will be maintained by school personnel.
Supervisor Minnix moved to accept the $52,000 grant. The
motion was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
~ Aooroval of 1992-93 Ooeratinq BUdqet for the Roanoke
Valley Resource Authority (Diane Hyatt, Resource
Authority Treasurer)
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Supervisor Johnson inquired if the County will be
reimbursed by the Resource Authority for their expenses. Ms. Hyatt
responded that the County has received reimbursement for direct
expenses and is collecting information for reimbursement of
indirect expenses.
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the budget. The motion was
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
~ Request for Aoorooriation of Funds for Reoavment of
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Sewer Deficit (Diane Hyatt, Finance Director)
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Ms. Hyatt presented the staff report requesting the transfer
of $350,000 from the General Fund to cover deficits in the Sewer
Fund. Staff recommended that the sewer rates not be increased
until the cost of expanding the treatment plant is known.
Supervisor Eddy felt that the sewer rates should be adjusted
now so it wouldn't be necessary to reimburse the sewer fund in the
future, but advised that he would support the appropriation this
time.
Supervisor Johnson moved to appropriate the funds to reimburse
the sewer fund. The motion was carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Minnix, Eddy.
Supervisors KOhinke, Nickens
~ Request from the River Foundation for Fundinq of Well
for Hofauqer House (EXÞlore Proiect). (Tim Gubala,
Economic DeveloÞment Director)
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Mr. Gubala advised that the River- Foundation is requesting
reimbursement up to $10,000 for the costs of drilling a well at the
Hofauger House at Explore. The County had previously assisted
Explore with the drilling of a well during 1991. Richard Burrough
from the River Foundation was present and advised that the
HOfaugher House should be complete in four weeks. He updated the
Board on progress at the Explore Project. In response to questions
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from, Supervisor Eddy, Mr. Hodge advised that vinton should not
share in the costs of the line because the well is outside the
Vinton water district.
Supervisor Nickens moved to fund the actual cost of the well
drilling up to $10,000. The motion was carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
~ Request to ADDrove the EXÞenditure of UD to $10,000
from the Cable TV CaDital Grant Fund for Character
Generators.
(Anne Marie Green, Public Information
Officer)
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Ms. Green, a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable TV
Committee, reported that the committee recently voted unanimously
to request an appropriation of $10,000 from Cable Television
Capital Account to purchase two character generators - one located
at the County Public Information Office and the other at the Cox
Cable studio. The committee will also bring to each participating
locality an ordinance changing Exhibit A of the franchise agreement
listing the injection points to be installed by Cox Cable, and
asked the attorneys for the locali ties to meet and draft an
operating agreement for the proposed television studio.
Supervisor Nickens, also a member of the committee, advised
that he supported the character generators and the changing' of the
insertion points, but was opposed to earmarking any funds for the
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television studio.
In response to a legal question from Supervisor Eddy, Assistant
County Attorney Joe Obenshain advised it was legal to hold these
funds in trust for cable use only, and the county would lose its
share of the funds if it does not participate. Supervisor Nickens
suggested that use of the funds be tabled until the County
ascertains whether Roanoke City and the Town of vinton plan to
support the studio. Supervisor Eddy requested a copy of the budget
for the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee.
Supervisor Johnson moved to appropriate the $10,000 for the
character generator.
The motion was carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
~ Resolution AdoDtinq the 1992-93 Real Estate Tax Rate.
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Supervisor Minnix moved to set the real estate tax rate at
$1.13 per one hundred dollars assessed value.
The motion was
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 41492-8 SETTING THE TAX RATE ON REAL
ESTATE SITUATE IN ROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR
YEAR 1992
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, that the levy for the twelve-month period beginning
January 1, 1992, and ending December 31, 1992, be, and hereby is,
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set for a tax rate of $1.13 per one hundred dollars of assessed
valuation on all taxable real estate and mobile homes classified
by §§ 58.1-3200, 58.1-3201, and 58.1-3506.B of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended, situate in Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Minnix to adopt the resolution setting
the real estate tax rate at $1.13, and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy,
NAYS:
None
10. Resolution AdoDtinq the 1992-93 Personal ProDerty Tax
Rates and Machinery and Tools Tax Rate.
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Supervisor Minnix moved to approve the personal property tax
rate at $3.50 per one hundred dollars assessed value, and the
machinery and tools tax rate at $3.00 per one hundred dollars
assessed value. The motion was carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 41492-9 SETTING THE TAX LEVY ON ALL
CLASSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN ROANOKE
COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1992
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
virginia, as follows:
1. That the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January
1, 1992, and ending December 31, 1992, be, and hereby is, set for
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a tax rate of $3.50 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation
on all taxable, tangible personal property, excluding all those
classes of household goods and personal effects as are defined in
§§ 58.1-3504 and 58.1-3505 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as
amended, but including the property separately classified by §§
58.1-3500, 58.1-3501, 58.1-3502, 58.1-3506 in the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended, of public service corporations based upon the
assessed value thereof fixed by the state Corporation Commission
and duly certified.
2. That there be, and hereby is, established as a separate
class of personal property in Roanoke County those items of
personal property set forth in § 58.1-3507 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended, and generally designated as machinery and
tools.
3. That the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January
1, 1992, and ending December 31, 1992, be, and hereby is, set for
a tax rate of $3.00 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation
on all taxable, tangible personal property as herein established
as a separate classification for tax purposes and as more fully
defined by § 58.1-3507 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended,
and generally designated as machinery and tools.
On motion of Supervisor Minnix to adopt the resolution setting
the personal property tax rate at $3.50 and the machinery and tools
tax rate at $3.00, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy,
NAYS: None
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IN RE: REQUESTS FOR WORK SESSIONS
~ Request for Work Session on ProDosed ODen Burning
Ordinance and Proposed Noise Ordinance
staff was directed to set the work session whenever
appropriate.
Supervisor Nickens also requested a work session on
the results of the employee survey.
G. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
~ Ordinance Authorizinq the Lease of Real Estate, a
0.680 Acre Parcel for Parkinq Facilities at the
Roanoke County Courthouse and Jail. (Paul Mahoney,
County Attorney)
Supervisor Nickens asked if the County could make improvements
to private property. County Attorney Paul Mahoney responded it was
permissible with a lease although they could lose the improvements
if they did not continue the lease.
Supervisor Minnix moved to approve first reading of the
ordinance. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Eddy.
NAYS:
supervisor Nickens
~ Ordinance enactinq section 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4 of
ChaDter 13 of the Roanoke county Code, Offenses,
Miscellaneous, Dertaininq to huntinq and firearms.
(JoseDh Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney)
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve first reading of the
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ordinance. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote:
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supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
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~ Ordinance Authorizinq the Vacation of a 10 and 15 foot
PuÞlic utility Easement located on Tracts 10 and 11,
Jamison Industrial Park, Situated in the Hollins
Maqisterial District. (Arnold Covey, Director of
Enqineerinq & InsDections.)
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
AYES:
NAYS:
L. Ordinance Authorizinq an Amendment to Exhibit "A" of
the Cable TV Franchise Aqreement with Cox Cable.
(Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney)
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
~ Ordinance Authorizinq the Refund of Certain Penalties
ImDosed for the Failure to File Tanqible Personal
ProDerty Tax Refunds or to Pay Personal ProDerty
Taxes, ErroneouslY Paid or Assessed. (Paul M. Mahoney,
County Attorney)
There was no discussion. Supervisor Johnson moved to approve
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first reading of the ordinance.
The motion was carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS: None
IN RE: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
~ Ordinance Authorizinq the Acquisition of 29.634 Acres
of Land from ADDalachian Power COmDany for the water
Treatment Plant. (Clifford craiq, utility Director)
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Mr. Craig presented the staff report. Supervisor Nickens moved
to adopt the ordinance. The motion was carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
ORDINANCE 41492-10 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF 29.634
ACRES OF LAND FROM APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY FOR THE WATER
TREATMENT PLANT
WHEREAS, in order to construct a water treatment plant, staff
has located a site near the reservoir, consisting of 29.634 acres
in the Catawba Magisterial District of Roanoke County, presently
owned by the Appalachian Power Company; and
WHEREAS, staff has negotiated the purchase of said property
from Appalachian Power Company for the sum of $89,900.00, being the
estimated fair market value based upon an appraisal; and
WHEREAS, section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs
that the acquisition of real estate be accomplished by ordinance;
the first reading of this ordinance was held on March 24, 1992; the
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second reading was held on April 14, 1992.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to
acquire from Appalachian Power Company a 29.634-acre tract of land,
identified as a portion of Tax Map No. 72.02-02-03, for an amount
not to exceed $89,900.00, which shall be paid out of the funds
available from the Water Treatment Plant project budget.
2. That the County Administrator is authorized to execute such
documents and take such actions on behalf of Roanoke County in this
matter as are necessary to accomplish the acquisition of this
property, all of which shall be approved as to form by the County
Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt the ordinance, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy,
NAYS: None
IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA
R-41492-11
Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the Consent Resolution with
Item 6 added and Item 2 removed for a separate vote. The motion
was carried by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS:
None
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve Item 2.
The motion was
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carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Supervisor Johnson
RESOLUTION 41492-11 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN
CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM J - CONSENT
AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. that the certain section of the agenda of the Board of
Supervisors for April 14, 1992, designated as Item J - 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 - March 10, 1992, March 24, 1992.
2. Request for Acceptance of Water and Sanitary Sewer
Facilities Serving Larson Oaks.
3. Request for Acceptance of Water and Sanitary Sewer
Facilities Serving Windemere.
4. Acknowledgement from VDOT of the acceptance of the
following roads in Secondary System: 0.06 miles of
Blueberry Ridge Drive; 0.12 miles of Praline Place
0.31 miles of Buckland Mill Road; 0.09 miles of Copper
Circle; 0.09 miles of Past Times Lane; 0.22 miles of
Huntridge Road; 0.06 miles of Golden Circle and 0.06
miles of Louise Circle
5. Request for approval of a Tip Board Raffle Permit from
Roanoke Moose Lodge 284.
6. Request for approval of Raffle Permit from Cave Spring
American Baseball League, Inc.
2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized and
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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
with the addition of Item 6 and removal of Item 2 for a separate
vote, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy,
NAYS:
None
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to approve Item 2, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy,
NAYS:
None
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Supervisor Johnson
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
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SUDervisor EddY: (1) Commended County Administrator Elmer
Hodge for setting up meetings with employees. (2) Asked Mr. Hodge
to update the Board on Coùnty Government Day and the Open House.
Mr. Hodge advised the Board on plans for the activities. (3)
Inquired about Senate Bill #270.
Mr. Mahoney will provide
information.
(4)
Asked about legal costs on the Grumman
J.itigation. Mr. Mahoney will report back. (5) Announced that the
Hazardous Waste Collection Day was
highly successful.
He
encouraged the staff to develop procedures for disposal of
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IN RE: CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
C. E. Thorton. 1007 Barrens Villaqe Court spoke in opposition
to the Dillon Rule. He was informed that public meetings are being
held around the state to receive comment on the Dillon Rule.
IN RE: REPORTS
Supervisor Johnson moved to receive and file the following
reports. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
1. General Fund Unappropriated Balance
2. Capital Fund Unappropriated Balance
3. Board contingency Fund
4. Accounts Paid - March 1992
5. Proclamation Declaring April 1992 as Child Abuse
Prevention Month.
6. Statement of Expenditures and Revenues as of 3/31/92.
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IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 5:40 p.m., Supervisor Kohinke moved to go into Executive
Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia 2.1-344 (a) (7)
consultation with legal counsel concerning an agreement with the
Town of Vinton and Roanoke City and (7) for consultation with legal
counsel concerning an agreement for certain audit services. The
motion was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw
NAYS: None
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EVENING SESSION (7:01 P.M.)
IN RE: CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
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At 7:02 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 41492-12 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
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 certif ication 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
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or considered by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the reso¡ution,
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Johnson, KOhinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy
NAYS: None
IN RE: PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS, AND AWARDS
~ Resolution of ADDreciation to Botetourt County
Administrator John Williamson for his contributions
to Reqional CooDeration.
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Mr. Williamson 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 41492-13 OF APPRECIATION TO JOHN B. WILLIAMSON
FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO REGIONAL COOPERATION
WHEREAS,
John B. Williamson has been Botetourt County
Administrator since January, 1986; and
WHEREAS, during that time, Mr. Williamson has worked with
Roanoke County on a variety of regional projects, including the
Hollins Community Development Project, the Blue Ridge Library, the
Jack Smith Industrial Park, and the Read Mountain Fire Station; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williamson accompanied the Roanoke County All
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America City team to the awards competition in Chicago in 1989,
participated in the presentation, and provided a major contribution
to the winning of that award by Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, today was Mr. Williamson's last day with Botetourt
County, and he will be assuming a position shortly with Roanoke Gas
Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roanoke County Board
of Supervisors, on behalf of itself and the citizens of the County,
does hereby extend its sincere gratitude and appreciation to JOHN
B. WILLIAMSON for his cooperative efforts in serving the people of
Botetourt County and Roanoke County; and further
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors extends its best
II wishes to Mr. Williamson in his new career.
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
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PUBLIC HEARING
~ PUblic Hearinq to Elicit citizen Comment on the
ProDosed Annual Budqet for Fiscal Year 1992-93.
The following citizens spoke concerning the proposed budget
for fiscal year 1992-93:
1. Diana Wilson. Chairman Emplovee Advisorv Committee. spoke
in support of employee salary increases and asked for a new salary
survey in 1992-93.
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2. Bruce Roy, P. O. Box 19392, asked that the Unappropriated
Fund Balance be utilized for employee salary increases.
3. Patricia Hammond, 7214 Crosstimber Trail, expressed
support for full funding of the School Board budget.
4. Rav Scher, 2360 East Ruritan Road, asked that County and
School employees be given a one-time extra holiday in lieu of
salary increases.
5. Jere Hudqin, Mill Mountain Theatre, spoke in support of
increased funding for Mill Mountain Theatre.
6. Sallv Rugaber, Arts Council of the Blue Ridqe, asked for
increased funding for the Arts Council.
7. Ted Ashby. Council of Community Services, expressed
support for funding of their organization's Information and
Referral Service.
8. Tam Woods, 2615 Dovetail Circle, spoke in support of full
funding of School Board budget and the proposed bond referendum.
9. Beth Rilee. Salvation Army, requested' funding for the
Salvation Army.
10. Ellen Brown, Total Action Aqainst Poverty (TAP).
requested increased funding for TAP.
11. Susan Williams, Leaque of Older Americans, asked for
increased funding this year, or in the next budget.
12. Nancy Proffitt, 2007 June Drive, N. w., asked for funding
for the Alliance of the Mentally Ill.
13. Ruth Appelhof, Roanoke Museum of Fine Arts, asked for
funding for the Museum of Fine Arts.
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14. Ki ttv Boitnott. Roanoke County Education Association
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asked that the Board adopt the School Board budget as presented and
that the Board continue to pursue passage of the tobacco tax.
15. Diane Kellv. Mental Health Association of Roanoke Valley.
asked for funding for the Mental Health Association.
16. Dr. Maureen Schni ttqer. Catawba Hospital. asked for
increased funding for mental health services.
17. Jan DonahY. 3250 Woodview Road. S. W. spoke in support
for funding of school capital improvement projects.
18. Daniel Shaw. Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC) asked
for funding for ARC.
19. June P. Poe. 3239 Lonqhorn Road. S. W. spoke in support
II of funding for mental health services.
20. Jim Waiciechowski. 5349 Cave Sprinq Lane, Cave Spring
Elementary School PTA, spoke in support of the proposed bond
referendum.
IN RE:
PUBLIC HEARING AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
~ Ordinance Amendinq ChaDter 21, Taxation. of the
Roanoke County Code by the Addition of Article X,
Ciqarette Tax by Providinq for the Levv of Such Tax,
Administration, Enforcement'and an Effective Date
thereof.
There was no discussion and no citizens spoke.
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Supervisor Nickens moved to approve first reading. The motion
was carried by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Johnson, Kohinke, Minnix, Nickens, Eddy.
None
IN RE: WORK SESSIONS
~ smith GaD Landfill
Chief Executive Officer of the Roanoke Valley Resource
Authority John Hubbard presented a status report on the smith Gap
Landfill and reported on the construction progress. He pointed out
on a map where the proposed APCO transmission line corridor would
be and that it could affect 23 years of the landfill life. The
Resource Authority is working with APCO to minimize that affect.
He presented the artist's rendering and design plan for the
transfer station. Several Board members expressed concern at the
potential cost of the building. The Roanoke City Planning
commission will review the plans in May.
~ SDrinq Hollow Water proiect
utility Director Clifford Craig updated the Board on the
Spring Hollow Project. Also present was John Bradshaw with Hayes,
Seay, Mattern and Mattern. He asked for Board input on eliminating
one of the roads at the project. There was Board consensus to
support Mr. Craig's suggestion.
Mr. Hodge advised that they would bring all change orders back
to the Board of Supervisors.
h Budqet
Mr. Hodge advised that the budget included $300,000 from the
tobacco tax that may still not pass. He suggested several
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alternatives for the $102,000 funds that he proposed to be set
aside for the 1/2% salary increase: (1) the funds should be set
aside for employee salaries until the County knows whether the
tobacco tax passes or fails; (2) return the money to the department
budgets; or (3) begin a vehicle replacement fund.
Supervisors
Johnson and Minnix supported holding the $102,000 for employee
salaries; Supervisors Eddy, Nickens and Kohinke supported limiting
salary increases to 3% and utilizing the funds elsewhere.
Following a discussion on sewer rates, there was no consensus to
raise sewer rates at this time.
Following additional discussion, Mr. Hodge advised he would
incorporate the Board members' suggestions and bring back the 1992-
II 93 budget for approval to the April 28 meeting
IN RE:
REGULAR SESSION
Supervisor Nickens moved to return to Regular Session.
The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:40 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to adjourn. The
motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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