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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County Administration Center
3738 Brambleton Avenue S. w.
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
September 10, 1991
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 September, 1991.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman McGraw called the meeting to order at 3:10 p.m. The
roll call was taken.
KEHBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Steven A. McGraw, Vice Chairman Harry
C. Nickens, Supervisors Lee B. Eddy, Bob L.
Johnson, Richard W. Robers
KEHBERS ABSENT:
None
STAPF PRESENT:
Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; Paul M.
Mahoney, County Attorney; Mary H. Allen, Clerk
to the Board; John R. HUbbard, Assistant County
Administrator, 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 Arthur E. Grant,
Woodlawn United Methodist 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
supervisor Eddy asked that the "Too-tall Building" and Dixie
Caverns Landfill Cleanup be added to the Executive session
discussion.
IN RE:
PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
~ Resolution of conaratulations to Hollins colleae
and Roanoke Colleae UDon their 150th anniversary
celebration.
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Dr. Maggie O'Brien, President of Hollins College, and Dr.
David Gring, President of Roanoke College, were present to
receive the resolutions.
supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the resolution. The
motion was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw.
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 91091-1 OF CONGRATULATIONS TO ROANOKE COLLEGE
AND HOLLINS COLLEGE ON THEIR SESQUICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARIES
WHEREAS, Roanoke College and Hollins College were
founded in Roanoke County in 1842; and
WHEREAS, both colleges have contributed to the
educational and cultural environment of the Roanoke Valley for
the past 150 years, providing the opportunity for Valley students
of all ages to earn college degrees; and
WHEREAS, graduates of the two schools have
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distinguished themselves in both the public and private sectors;
and
WHEREAS, Roanoke College and Hollins College continue
to provide, through the broad liberal arts curriculum,
preparation for the challenges and problems of modern life.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors extends its sincere congratulations to
ROANOKE COLLEGE and HOLLINS COLLEGE on the occasion of their
Sesquicentennials; and
FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roanoke County Board
of Supervisors extends its appreciation and gratitude for the
opportunities which these schools have provided to the residents
of Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt resolution, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
NEW BUSINESS
~ Authorization to rename Gladetown Park in the
Vinton Maaisterial District as M. A. Banks Park.
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Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Carpenter advised that
this request is to honor the late Matthew Banks who had been
active in the Craig Avenue community for many years and had
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served on many organizations including the Vinton Town Council.
He introduced Mr. Banks' widow, Mrs. Thompson, and Mrs. Jones who
were members of the Craig Avenue Community Advisory Committee.
Supervisor Nickens moved to rename the park as the M. A.
Banks Park. The motion was carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw.
None
~ Aooroval of a voluntary leaf baaqina oroaram.
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County Administrator Elmer Hodge reported that this program
is intended to assist elderly and handicapped citizens who will
be negatively impacted by the elimination of the vacuum leaf
collection program. Citizens will be matched up with volunteer
organizations who will bag their leaves. Those citizens who do
not qualify will be given a list of lawn care companies to make
their own arrangements.
In response to a question from Supervisor Eddy, Mr. Hodge
advised that the County would supply the bags, rakes and gloves.
Supervisor Eddy moved to approve the program. The motion
was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw.
NAYS:
None
~ Reauest from School Board for acceotance of arants
totallina $42.225.20 for a mentor teacher oroaram.
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There was no discussion. Supervisor Johnson moved to accept
the grant. The motion was carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw.
None
~ Aooroval of aareement with Roanoke County Resource
Authoritv to orovide for reimbursement of staff
exoenses.
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County Attorney Paul Mahoney explained that the proposed
agreement would reimburse the County for fees, expenses and
charges in support of the Roanoke County Resource Authority. He
further explained that the agreement should be adopted before the
landfill member use agreement with Roanoke City and the Town of
Vinton. The agreement does not include the landfill agreement
negotiations between County staff and Roanoke City staff.
In response to a question from Supervisor Johnson regarding
the fiscal impact of the reimbursement, he advised that the
Resource Authority has no assets and suggested a Roanoke County
credit in tipping fees in the future.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the agreement. The
motion was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw.
NAYS: None
~ Adootion of resolution authorizina the acauisition
of land from Marv Viola Bush bv eminent domain
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oroceedings.
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County Attorney Paul Mahoney reported that Board approved
acquisition of the necessary right-of-ways for the update of
Bushdale Road in 1989. county staff has been negotiating with
Diane Carpenter on behalf of her mother Mary Viola Bush for the
purchase of land and a written offer of $5,510 has been made to
Ms. Bush. To date the offers have neither been accepted or
declined. staff recommends that the Board authorize the staff to
institute eminent domain for the acquisition of the parcel of
land and a temporary construction easement for the Bushdale Road
Rural Addition project.
Diane Carpenter, daughter of Ms. Bush, was present and
advised they were not aware of this offer until March 1990 even
though the improvement requests were made in 1987. She asked the
Board of Supervisors to reconsider this request because the
family felt there were safer alternatives available.
Supervisor Nickens advised he felt that the staff had done a
thorough job of evaluating the alternatives.
Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the resolution. The
motion was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw.
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION 91091-6 PURSUANT TO 525-232.01 OF THE CODE
OF VIRGINIA, 1950 (AS AMENDED), AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF A .412-ACRE PARCEL OF LAND FROM MARY
VIOLA BUSH FOR THE BUSHDALE ROAD RURAL ADDITION PRO-
JECT BY EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDINGS
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Bushdale Road Rural Addition Project has been
approved for the purpose of making improvements in accordance
with state standards in order to have Bushdale Road accepted into
the state secondary road system by the Virginia Department of
Transportation.
2. That such improvements are necessary for the general
health, safety and welfare of the public, and specifically will
permit access for school, public safety, and emergency (police,
fire, and rescue) vehicles to the county residents on Bushdale
Road.
3. That acquisition of a certain parcel of land,
consisting of .412 acre, is necessary to relocate the initial
portion of Bushdale Road due to the narrow width of the existing
Bushdale Road, bordered on both sides by residences, and the
inadequate sight distance at its intersection with Mayfield
Drive.
4. That the parcel of land required for this project is
owned by Mary Viola Bush and is more particularly described as
follows:
All that certain parcel of land, together with any
improvements thereon, rights incident thereto, and
appurtenances thereunto belonging, situate in the
Vinton Magisterial District of Roanoke County,
Virginia, shown and designated as "0.412 AC. BOUNDED BY
CORNERS 1 THRU 10 TO 1 TO BE CONVEYED TO THE COUNTY OF
ROANOKE" upon the plat, dated January 31, 1991, made by
T. P. Parker & Son, attached hereto as Exhibit A. This
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being a portion of the same real estate conveyed unto
L. L. Bush, by deed dated February 26, 1930, from John
H. Gearhart, of record in the Clerk's Office of the
circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia, in Deed Book
195, Page 535. L. L. Bush departed life on the 25th
day of May, 1971, and the subject property was devised
unto the Grantor in his last will and testament, of
record in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Will Book 26,
page 108. The above-described parcel is a portion of
the property designated on the Roanoke County Land
Records as Tax Map No. 79.03-05-80.
TOGETHER WITH a temporary construction easement of an
additional ten feet (10') on the north and east sides
of the parcel of land hereinabove described for use as
a temporary work space and to allow for necessary
grading during any phase of construction of the road
and related improvements.
5. That the fair market value of the aforesaid interest to
be acquired is $5,510.00, such compensation having been, and
hereby is offered the property owners.
6. That pursuant to the provisions of §25-232.01 of the
Code of Virginia, 1950 (as amended), the Board does hereby invoke
all and singular the rights, privileges, and provisions of said
§25-232.01 as to the vesting of powers in the County under the
Virginia General Condemnation Act (§25-46.1, et sea., of the Code
of Virginia, 1950, as amended).
7. That the County Administrator and the County Attorney
are hereby authorized to execute such documents and take such
actions as may be necessary to accomplish this acquisition
pursuant to the Virginia General Condemnation Act.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt ordinance, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw
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IN RE: REQUESTS FOR WORK SESSIONS
Supervisor Eddy requested a work session with Appalachian
Power officials to discuss the new 765 kV transmission line that
will be partially located in Roanoke County. A work session was
set for October 8, 1991.
IN RE FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
~ Ordinance authorizina the vacation of a 20 foot
drainaae easement located on lots 21 and 22. Vista
Porest subdivision. windsor Hills Maaisterial
District.
There was no discussion. Supervisor Eddy moved to approve
first reading of the ordinance. The motion was carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, JOhnson, Nickens, McGraw.
NAYS: None
~ ordinance vacatina a 20 foot water line easement
located on Tract lD. ValleVDointe. Hollins
Maaisterial District.
There was no discussion. Supervisor Johnson moved to
approve first reading of the ordinance. The motion was carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, RObers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw.
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NAYS:
None
~ Ordinance authorizina the lease of a oortion of
Green Hill Park to the Roanoke Svmohonv
Association.
Supervisor Eddy advised he had several concerns about this
ordinance: (1) he was concerned about the costs of the project
to the County and it was his understanding that the Sheriff's
deputy supervisors were charging $23.00 per hour back to the
county for their work at the park; (2) he had not yet seen the
lease and did not want to approve without seeing it; (3) he
asked if the Park Master Plan will be revised with the addition
of the polo field at Green Hill Park.
Mr. Hodge advised that some of the expenses will be
reimbursed by the SYmphony Association and the County will only
be responsible for routine maintenance. He further explained
that the changes to the Master Plan will provide the largest
soccer complex in the valley when not being used for polo.
supervisor Johnson felt it was unacceptable to charge the
County for the inmate labor and a letter should be sent to
Sheriff Kavanaugh that the work program should not include these
charges. supervisor Robers pointed out that there had been a
$100,000 anonymous contribution to prepare the field which will
benefit all county citizens. supervisor Nickens also was
concerned about implementation of the Park Master Plan.
Mr. Hodge responded he would bring back a report to the
Board of supervisors with the exact costs to the County for the
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event.
Supervisor Robers moved to approve first reading of the
ordinance. The motion was carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw.
None
~ Ordinance authorizinq the acauisition of a 13.88
acre Darcel of land to construct a Water Pump
Station for the Sorina HOllow Water Proiect.
Supervisor Eddy asked for information on the long range
design of the plant. utility Director Clifford Craig advised
that the permit requires two intakes. This site was selected
because there are no homes and the landowner had expressed an
interest in selling. In response to other questions Mr. Craig
reported that staff had been working with the Health Department
for nine weeks on the permit, and the County will not receive it
until the plans are completed; and that the parcel of land is
located in a flood plain.
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve first reading of the
ordinance. The motion was carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
IN RE:
Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw.
None
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
~ Ordinance amendinq the Roanoke County Code.
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Article II. virainia statewide Fire Prevention
Code of Chaoter 9. Fire Prevention and Protection.
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There was no discussion. supervisor Nickens moved to adopt
the ordinance. The motion was carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw.
NAYS:
None
ORDINANCE 91091-7 AMENDING THE ROANOKE COUNTY
CODE BY AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING ARTICLE II,
VIRGINIA STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF
CHAPTER 9, FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION TO
INCORPORATE THE STATEWIDE FIRE PREVENTION
CODE, 8TH EDITION, TO GRANT FIRE MARSHALS
FULL POLICE POWERS, AND TO STRENGTHEN THE
POWER OF THE FIRE MARSHALL'S OFFICE TO
INVESTIGATE FIRE AND FIRE RELATED OFFENSES
WHEREAS, by Ordinance 52388-13, the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, repealed the then current Articles II
and III of Chapter 9 of the Roanoke County Code, and enacted a
new Article II "Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code" of
Chapter 9 of the Roanoke County Code and further amended the said
"Virginia statewide Fire Prevention Code"; and
WHEREAS the Virginia Board of Housing and Community
Developments has adopted the eighth edition of the BOCA National
Fire Prevention Code, with amendments as the Virginia statewide
Fire Prevention Code, effective as of April 15, 1991; and
WHEREAS, the State Fire Marshall is authorized to enforce
the Virginia statewide Fire Prevention Code in those jurisdiction
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code; and,
WHEREAS, the first reading on this ordinance was held on
August 27, 1991; and the second reading was held on September 10,
1991.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Roanoke, Virginia, as follows:
1. That Article II, "Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention
Code," of Chapter 9 of the Roanoke County Code is hereby amended
and re-enacted as follows:
Sec. 9-16. Incorporation of statewide fire prevention code.
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 27-98 of the Code of
Virginia, 1950, as amended, Roanoke County shall enforce the
Virginia statewide Fire Prevention Code as written with
amendments. This Statewide Fire Prevention Code, 8th edition, was
adopted by the State Board of Housing and Community Development
with an effective date of April 15, 1991, and said Board
promulgated certain regulations and procedures to accomplish the
adoption and enforcement of this Code. The Virginia Statewide
Fire Prevention Code is incorporated herein by reference as fully
as if set out at length herein. The regulation set forth herein
shall be known as the Fire Prevention Code of the County of
Roanoke and shall be referred to as such or as this code.
Sec. 9-21. Amendments.
The Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code is hereby
amended and changed pursuant to section 27-97 of the Code of
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Virginia in the following respects:
(1) F-102.1. Enforcement officers. Add the following at the
end of the existing subsection F.102.1:
The provision of the virginia statewide Fire Prevention
Code and this code shall be enforced by the office of the
fire marshall, also herein referred to as the fire marshal's
office, the fire marshall, members of the fire marshal's
staff, the fire prevention division, or the fire official.
The fire marshall and such assistants appointed pursuant to
Virginia Code § 27-36 shall have the same police powers as a
sheriff, police officer or law-enforcement officer upon
satisfactory completion of a course for fire marshals with
police powers developed in accordance with the requirements
of state law.
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(4) F-103.4. Investiaation of fires. Add subsection F-
103.4 as follows:
The fire marshall shall investigate, or cause to be
investigated by assistants appointed by him pursuant to
Virginia Code § 27-36, every fire, eP-explosion, fire
bombings, bombings, attempts or threats to commit such
offenses, false alarms relating to such offenses, possession
and manufacture of explosive devices, substances and fire
bombs, occurring within the county that is of suspicious
nature or which involves the loss of life or causes injury
to persons or causes destruction of or damage to property.
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Such investigation shall be made at the time of the fire or
at a subsequent time, depending on the nature and
circumstances of the fire. The fire marshall or his
assistants in his behalf shall take charge immediately of
the physical evidence and, in order to preserve any physical
evidence relating to the cause or origin of such fire or
explosion, take means to prevent access by any person or
persons to such building, structure, or premises until such
evidence has been properly processed.
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2. This ordinance shall be effective from and after
September 10, 1991.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens to adopt ordinance, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw
None
~ ordinance to authorize acauisition of a sanitary
sewer easement from H. M. and Learleen D.
Obenchain.
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There was no discussion. Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt
the ordinance. The motion was carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw.
None
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ORDINANCE 91091-8 FOR AUTHORIZATION TO
ACQUIRE A SANITARY SEWER EASEMENT FROM H. M.
AND LEARLEEN D. OBENCHAIN
WHEREAS, a permanent sanitary sewer easement across a tract
of land owned by H. M. Obenchain and Learleen D. Obenchain is
required in connection with the Roanoke River Sewer Interceptor
Phase III Project; and,
WHEREAS, staff has negotiated with the property owners for
the acquisition of said easement and the owners have declined any
offer of consideration less than $2,000.00; 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 August 27, 1991,
and the second reading was held on September 10, 1991.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF
ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, as follows:
1. That the acquisition and acceptance of a permanent
sanitary sewer easement from H. M. and Learleen D. Obenchain, for
a sum not to exceed $2,000.00, is hereby authorized and approved;
and
2. That the consideration of $2000.00 shall be paid from
the funds previously appropriated by the Board of Supervisors to
the Utility Department budget for the Roanoke River Sewer
Interceptor Phase III Project; and,
3. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized to
execute such documents and take such actions as may be necessary
to accomplish this acquisition, all of which shall be on form
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approved by the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson to adopt the resolution, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS
~ Community Corrections Resources Board
Supervisor Eddy nominated Mrs. James A. (Chris) Pickard to a
one year term as an alternate. Her term will expire August 12,
1992.
~ Grievance Panel
Supervisor Nickens will contact alternate member Cecil Hill.
~ Industrial Develooment Authority
Supervisor Eddy suggested that Vinton Town Council make a
recommendation for membership the authority to represent the
Vinton Magisterial District. There was Board consensus to
contact Vinton.
IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the Consent Agenda with
Item 2 removed for a separate vote. The motion was carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw.
NAYS:
None
Supervisor Johnson moved to approve Item 2. The motion
was carried by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens
NAYS:
None
ABSTAIN:
Supervisor McGraw
RESOLUTION 91091-9 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 september 10, 1991, 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 4, inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of Minutes - August 13, 1991
2. Approval of a 50/50 Raffle Permit for the Roanoke
Moose Lodge
3. Acknowledgements from VDOT of additions,
renumberings, discontinuances and abandonment from
the Secondary System.
4. Approval of Raffle Permit for the Cave Spring
Elementary School PTA.
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 with Item 2 removed for a
separate vote, and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers
NAYS:
None
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Item 2 on motion of Supervisor Johnson, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Eddy, JOhnson, Nickens, Robers
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Supervisor McGraw
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Suoervisor Eddv: (1) Suggested that the staff develop a
policy for naming of parks and public buildings. Mr. Hodge will
bring back a proposed policy in 90 days. (2) Requested that
efforts be made to increase citizen involvement and asked for the
appropriate team to develop a program. There was no board
consensus to go forward, but Public Information Officer Anne
Marie Green will evaluate his suggestions and bring back a
report. (3) Expressed concern about the tone in a recent
article in Roanoke County Today on the Craig Creek water supply
option. (4) Asked for the report on low flow toilets. Mr.
Hodge responded that staff will bring back a report on September
24, 1991.
Suoervisor Robers: (1) Announced that two citizens had
called him to apologize for supporting the Craig Creek option.
(2) Suggested studying two refuse fees - one for those who
recycle and one for those who do not. (3) Noted that Roanoke
County was recently listed as seventh in financial support of its
schools.
Suoervisor Nickens: Announced that he felt that the County
staff and Board does a good job of involving the citizens and did
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not agree with Supervisor Eddy's memo.
Suoervisor McGraw: (1) Reported that the Blue Ridge Region
Study Commission met on August 26 and will meet again on
September 24. Thanked the Board of Supervisors for their support
of the organization. (2) Announced that he had been reappointed
to the Grayson Commission and that the VML/VACo Task Force will
meet again before the end of 1991.
IN RE:
CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
1. Susan williams. Leaaue of Older Americans announced
there would be a public hearing at Valley Metro on September 12
sponsored by the Virginia Department on Aging. The subject will
be special needs transportation recommendations. She invited
the board members. She explained that the hearing could not be
held at the Roanoke County Administration Center because of RADAR
funding. Mr. Hodge will investigate and report back on September
24,1991.
2. Bovd Overstreet. President of Bent Mountain civic Leaaue
asked that the old Bent Mountain Fire station either be
maintained or demolished.
IN RE:
REPORTS
Supervisor Johnson moved to receive and file the
following reports after discussion of Items 4 and 5. The motion
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
~ General Fund UnaoDroDriated Balance
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~ Capital Fund Unappropriated Balance
~ Board Continaency Fund
~ Report on Appalachian Power Company's apPlication
for a Transmission Line
Mr. Hodge will set a work session with Appalachian Power for
October 8, 1991. Supervisor Eddy asked for the impact of the
line to areas beside the landfill.
~ Report on school and county maintenance pro;ects
IN RE:
RECESS
At 5:03 p.m., Chairman McGraw declared a recess for the
Roanoke County Resource Authority meeting.
IN RE:
RECONVENEMENT
At 6:45 p.m., Chairman McGraw reconvened the meeting.
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:46 p.m., Supervisor Eddy moved to go into Executive
Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia 2.1-344 (a) (7) to
consult with legal counsel regarding an offer to purchase
publicly held real estate: Bent Mountain Fire Station and to
consult with legal counsel regarding the "Too-Tall" Building
court ruling and Dixie Caverns Landfill. The motion was carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw
NAYS:
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IN RE:
CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
R-91091-10
At ,7: 30 P ~'m. Supervisor Eddy moved to return to Open
session and adopt the certification Resolution. The motion was
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw.
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 91091-10 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 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
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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 Eddy to adopt resolution, and
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw
None
EVENING SESSION
IN RE:
WORK SESSION
~ Joint Work Session with Board of Zonina Aooeals
Supervisor Johnson announced that he requested this
work session because of his concerns about the BZA's ruling
regarding C&D Builders, when the developer had to move a house
because of failure to meet the setback requirements. He
suggested that the Board of Supervisors schedule an annual
meeting with the BZA in the future to discuss these types of
issues.
Planning Director Terry Harrington advised that staff had
developed a Certification form regarding setback requirements
that must be signed by homebuilders. However, they frequently
sign the form when the begin the building process. He explained
that they had received approval of the Homebuilders Association
before instituting the certification form.
The Board members offered suggestions including the
possibility of a fine for ignoring the setback requirements,
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and publishing a warning cover sheet. County Attorney Paul
Mahoney advised that the fine was not legal but they could
utilize a civil penalty of $100 per day for noncompliance with
the setback requirements.
Mr. Hodge stated that the staff would research all options
and check other localities, and would bring back a report at the
November 1991 meeting. Mr. Harrington also advised he would set
up another meeting in six months between the Board of Zoning
Appeals and Board of Supervisors.
~ Privatization
Procurement Director Susan Hansey reported that the
Department Heads had recommended services that should be studied
for potential privatization. They were: Grounds maintenance,
fleet management, recycling, bulk and yard waste, janitorial
services and garage operations. Parks and Recreation Director
Steve Carpenter described the possible savings from privatization
of grounds maintenance.
The discussion included the further consolidation of
services with the schools, and the incentive that competition
with the private sector would provide. It was pointed out that
the County should ask for bids that include several years.
Supervisor Nickens pointed out that if areas are privatized, the
extra work previously provided by the county staff would be
eliminated.
There was no board consensus to go forward, but county
Administrator Elmer Hodge advised that he and the staff would
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continue to look for opportunities to privatize.
IN RE:
ADJOUIUÐŒHT
At 9:35 p.m., Supervisor Nickens moved to adjourn. The
motion carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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Steven A. McGraw, Chairman