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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/8/1991 - Regular October 8, 1991 70 7 --_.._.__._,~---_.-_.._---..---'_._---- ._-----~-'------ Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Roanoke County Administration Center 3738 Brambleton Avenue S. W. Roanoke, Virginia 24018 October 8, 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 October, 1991. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman McGraw called the meeting to order at 3:14 p.m. The roll call was taken. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman steven A. McGraw, Vice Chairman Harry C. Nickens, Supervisors Lee B. Eddy, Bob L. Johnson, Richard W. Robers MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF 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 Kenneth Stofft, Our Lady of Nazareth Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by 70 8 October 8, 1991 ._, ._. -~ ~ _'___.__.m _., _._ ~ all present. - IN RE: REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF AGENDA ITEMS Supervisor Johnson added Item 3 under New Business, Reconsideration of 301 Gilmer Associates rezoning request. IN RE: PROCLAMATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS ~ Resolutions of ADDreciation UDon the Retirement of the followina Roanoke County emDlovees: ~ Nedra W. Crockett R-10891-1.a Ms. Crockett was not present to receive her resolution. 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 10891-1.a EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO NEDRA W. CROCKETT FOR FOURTEEN YEARS OF SERVICES TO ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, Nedra W. Crockett was first employed in August, 1977, as an Account Clerk I in utility Billing; and WHEREAS, Nedra W. Crockett has also served as Account Clerk II in utility Billing; and WHEREAS, Nedra W. Crockett, through her employment with Roanoke County, has been instrumental in improving the quality of life for its citizens. october 8, 1991 70 ~ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of supervisors of Roanoke County expresses it deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke County to NEDRA W. CROCKETT for fourteen years of capable, loyal and dedicated service to Roanoke County. FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy, restful, and productive retirement. 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 b. Iris S. Groff R-l0891-1.b Ms. Groff was present and also received a savings bond and plaque recognizing over 25 years of service. Supervisor Robers moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw. NAYS: None RESOLUTION 10891-1.b EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO IRIS S. GROFF FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICES TO ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, Iris S. Groff was first employed in July, 1966, as a Social Worker in the Department of Social Services; and 110 October 8, 1991 -,- ._- -- . --- -.-..--- WHEREAS, Iris S. Groff has also served as a Social Work Supervisor, beginning in 1970, and her primary responsibility has been Child Protective Services; and WHEREAS, Iris S. Groff, through her employment with Roanoke County, has been instrumental in improving the quality of life for its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County expresses it deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke County to IRIS S. GROFF for twenty-five years of capable, loyal and dedicated service to Roanoke County. FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy, restful, and productive retirement. On motion of Supervisor Robers to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw None ~ Ronald R. Henderson R-10891-1.c Mr. Henderson was present and also received a savings bond and plaque recognizing over 25 years service. Supervisor Eddy moved to adopt the resolution. The motion was carried by the october 8, 1991 711 2. -~._.<----,-_._- --'-'-..._--~---.--.--'-'---- following recorded vote: AYES: supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw. NAYS: None RESOLUTION 10891-1.c EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO RONALD R. HENDERSON, SR. FOR THIRTY-TWO YEARS OF SERVICES TO ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, Ronald R. Henderson, Sr. was first employed in May, 1959 as a Deputy Sheriff in the Sheriff's Office; and WHEREAS, Ronald R. Henderson, Sr. has also served as Lieutenant and Captain in the Sheriff's Office; and WHEREAS, Ronald R. Henderson, Sr., through his employment with Roanoke County, has been instrumental in improving the quality of life for its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County expresses it deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke County to RONALD R. HENDERSON, SR. for thirty-two years of capable, loyal and dedicated service to Roanoke County. FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy, restful, and productive retirement. On motion of Supervisor Eddy to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: 712, October 8, 1991 - - AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw NAYS: None ~ Roaer D. HUffman R-10891-1.4 Mr. Hufffman was present to receive the resolution. 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 10891-1.4 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO ROGER D. HUFFMAN FOR TWENTY THREE YEARS OF SERVICES TO ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, Roger D. Huffman was first employed in September, 1968, as a Firefighter in the Fire and Rescue Department; and WHEREAS, Roger D. Huffman served as an acting captain with the Fire and Rescue Department for a short period of time during the 1970's until a full time captain could be promoted; and WHEREAS, Roger D. Huffman served as a Volunteer Fire Chief for the Hollins Volunteer Fire and Rescue Inc., in north Roanoke County and was a member of both organizations; and WHEREAS, Roger D. Huffman, through his employment with Roanoke County, has been instrumental in improving the quality of October 8, 1991 713 ---------.- - -" -. ._-- ,_..Ð ~__ . ---~-~_._"'-'--- life for its citizens. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County expresses it deepest appreciation and the appreciation of the citizens of Roanoke County to ROGER D. HUFFMAN for twenty three years of capable, loyal and dedicated service to Roanoke County. FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors does express its best wishes for a happy, restful, and productive retirement. On motion of Supervisor Robers to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw NAYS: None ~ Resolution of ADDreciation to Maanetic Bearings. IncorDorated for locatina in Roanoke County. R-10891-2 Representatives from Magnetic Bearings were present to receive the resolution. 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 10891-2 OF APPRECIATION TO MAGNETIC BEARINGS, INC. (MBI) FOR LOCATING IN ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, MBI conducted a search to relocate its 37 employees and expand its facilities in the Roanoke Valley from Radford; and 714 October 8, 1991 WHEREAS, MBI is a high-tech small business that designs frictionless bearings for use in the natural gas, oil and machine tool industries; and WHEREAS, MBI was assisted in their search by the Roanoke County Department of Economic Development, Lingerfelt Development Corporation and other Roanoke Valley businesses and groups; and WHEREAS, MBI is constructing a 17,000 square foot engineering research and manufacturing facility in Valleypointe, in the Hollins Magisterial District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, does hereby on behalf of its members and all the citizens of the County, express its appreciation to MAGNETIC BEARINGS, INC. for choosing Roanoke County for its new corporate location; and FURTHER, the Board of Supervisors extends its best wishes to the company, its officers and employees for success in the future. 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: NEW BUSINESS ~ Accroval of PUblic-Private partnershic request by Maanetic Bearinas. Inc. October 8, 1991 715 ~ A-10891-3 There was no discussion. Supervisor Johnson moved to approve the Public-Private Partnership request. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw. NAYS: None ~ Discussion of crocosed 1991-92 Leaislative Proqram County Attorney Paul Mahoney advised that items on the proposed legislative program requests came from individual Board members, other localities and the Employee Advisory Committee. He reported that the VACo/VML joint annexation task force is still studying this legislative request, and that the County Attorney's office will monitor this and the reallocation of state funding of education for equity. There was discussion on some requests as to whether these should be addressed through a charter amendment or general legislation. Mr. Mahoney advised that a public hearing must be held for charter amendments and that a patron must sponsor general legislation in the General Assembly. Chairman McGraw asked Mr. Mahoney to bring back a prioritized list of legislative requests to the October 22, 1991 meeting. ~ Reconsideration of 301 Gilmer Associates Rezoning Request. At the request of the attorney for the petitioner, Supervisor Johnson moved to reconsider the issue. He asked staff _71 6 October 8, 1991 to meet with the petitioner and bring back recommendations to the Board. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, JOhnson, Nickens, McGraw. NAYS: None IN RE: REQUESTS FOR WORK SESSIONS County Administrator Elmer Hodge requested a work session on October 22, 1991 regarding the Spring Hollow Reservoir construction bids, and a work session on November 19, 1991 regarding the design and operation of the treatment plant. IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES ~ Ordinance amendina the Roanoke County Code bv the addition of Article VIII "Fire and security Alarms" to ChaDter 16 "Police" to requlate the use and oDeration of security and fire alarm systems. Assistant County Attorney Joe Obenshain reported that the public safety agencies of Roanoke County respond to a large number of false alarms which are usually made under emergency conditions. These false alarm are usually due to employee error, faulty installation, poor maintenance or inferior product quality. The proposed ordinance would regulate the use and operation of security and fire alarm systems and establish fees for false alarms. Mark Light, Fire and Rescue, explained how an alarm system worked. The following citizens spoke regarding the proposed 717 October 8, 1991 ---- --~ -- --- ~ - _o____,__,_~____· ~_._~-_.~.~-----~_._-~- -- ,,- . -~~~_..,-~_...._,- --. -. ^'- - - ._._ __n_' _ " ".- ...--...- -,-~,~._. ordinance. They were not necessarily opposed to the ordinance but requested involvement in preparation. 1. Seth P. oginz, Security Consultants Unlimited, 4333 Old Cave Spring Road. 2. Hugh Preston, Affiliated Electronics corporation, 2112 Shenandoah Avenue. 3. Doug Mathena, Alarmtronics Company, 542 Parkdale Drive, Salem. 4. D. Martin Etzler, Jr., 4040 Franklin Road 5. Connie Higginbotham, Route 4, Box 1450, Rocky Mount, Va. supervisor Robers moved that the item be deferred to allow for input from the alarm industry. Mr. Hodge asked that the Board approve the first reading of the ordinance and that the staff will meet with the alarm industry and bring back more information for the second reading. Supervisor Robers amended his motion to approve first reading and that staff meet with the industry and set a work session if necessary prior to the second reading of the ordinance. Supervisor Nickens asked that the second reading include verification of which firms had been contacted for input. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw. NAYS: None IN RE: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES ~ Ordinance acceDtina an offer for and authorizina --_.._-~.-._--_._.-._,---_._~---------- 718 October 8, 1991 the sale of 0.443 acre. more or less. known as the Old Bent Mountain Fire station. 0-10891-4 Mr. Mahoney presented the staff report and advised that the County agreed in 1983 to distribute proceeds from the sale to Bent Mountain Rescue Squad with $3,000 allocated to the Fire Department and $3,000 allocated to the Rescue Squad. Supervisor Eddy moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Supervisor McGraw ORDINANCE 10891-4 ACCEPTING AN OFFER FOR AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF 0.443 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, KNOWN AS THE OLD BENT MOUNTAIN FIRE STATION BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 16.01 of the Charter of Roanoke County, the subject property has been declared to be surplus and is being made available for other public uses; and 2. That pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.04 of the Charter of Roanoke County, a first reading was held on September 24, 1991; and a second reading was held on October 8, 1991, concerning the sale and disposition of 0.443 acre, more or less, known as the Old Bent Mountain Fire Station, Tax Map No. 111.00- October 8, 1991 719 --_.__._~.- - ---.---------.-.. _,_, n_~ ___ _ 1-17; and 3. That an offer having been received for said property, the offer of Dennis L. Humston to purchase this property of Nine Thousand Dollars ($9,000.00) is hereby accepted; and 4. That all proceeds from the sale of this real estate are to be allocated to the capital Projects Fund pursuant to section 16.01 of the Roanoke County Charter; and 5. That the County Administrator is authorized to execute such documents and take such actions on behalf of Roanoke County as are necessary to accomplish the conveyance of said property, all of which shall be upon form approved by the County Attorney. On motion of Supervisor Eddy to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Supervisor McGraw IN RE: APPOINTMENTS ~ Industrial DeveloDment Authority supervisor Nickens nominated Wayne Dunman to a four year term expiring September 26, 1995 upon recommendation of the Vinton Town Council. ~ Plannina commission supervisor Johnson nominated Ronald Massey to another four- year term that will expire December 31, 1995. IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA - -----'--------.._---~.._----_._.._----~-----~~_... 120 October 8, 1991 Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the Consent Agenda with Item 4 removed. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw. NAYS: None RESOLUTION 10891-5 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 October 8, 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 3 +, inclusive, as follows: 1. Approval of Minutes - August 27, 1991 2. Donation of sanitary sewer easements in connection with improvements to Route 221 (Brambleton Avenue) . 3. Acceptance of Vista Forest Drive, Winterwood Trail and Bayberry Court into the VDOT Secondary System. 4. ~~q==~: ;:~~ the £ecial Services Beard fer auppert iß eppe3itieß te ameßdmenta the Child A5uae aßd NCEJlect Law. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized 2. 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 Nickens to adopt the resolution 721.: October 8, 1991 - -~------_._._~_._-,._~-_.~_._---------'- with Item 4 removed, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, McGraw, Johnson, Nickens, Robers NAYS: None IN RE: REQUEST FROM SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD FOR SUPPORT IN OPPOSITION TO AMENDMENTS TO THE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT LAW Several Board members asked for more information on this issue which would exclude local school personnel from being investigated by Social Services agencies for allegations of child abuse and neglect. Supervisor Eddy moved to defer this item to gather further information including input from the Schools and staff. There was no vote. Supervisor Robers offered a substitute motion to bring back the issue on October 22, 1991 with additional input from the school administration and staff. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw. NAYS: None IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS SUDervisor EddY: (1) Announced he had attended Congressman Jim Olin's seminar on affordable housing. He requested a report from the Planning staff on Roanoke County's effort to provide affordable housing. The Board members suggested that Supervisor Eddy meet with the Planning Director instead. (2) Asked for more information on the Spring Hollow bid timeframe. Mr. Hodge 72 2. October 8, 1991 - advised he will provide a report following the work session. SUDervisor Johnson: (1) Asked for an update on the final audit. Mr. Hodge reported he will schedule a meeting with the Audit Committee on October 22, 1991. (2) Asked for a recommendation on how the year-end surplus will be spent when the audit is presented. SUDervisor McGraw: (1) Announced that the VACO/VML Annexation Task Force is coming to conclusions and will meet in November to discuss remaining areas of concern. (2) Asked the staff to draft a noise ordinance. Mr. Mahoney responded that he plans to bring back a report on November 19, 1991 on the results of the noise ordinance in Roanoke City. IN RE: REPORTS Supervisor Johnson moved to receive and file the following items. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. ~ General Fund UnaDDroDriated Balance ~ CaDital Fund UnaDDroDriated Balance ~ Board Continaency Fund ~ ReDort on MonthlY utility Billing ~ ReDort on reauest from Mecklenbura County to ODDose certain reauirements of the DeDartment of Waste Manaaement. ~ Information on Literary Fund proiects ~ Citizen Information UDdate 723 October 8, 1991 -- -^---~----_._-_.._._.._,¥_-~- -----~..-.,..__._-- ---~-- -....-- IN RE: WORK SESSION ~ Joint Work Session with ADDalachian Power Officials - APCO Transmission Line Mr. Hodge introduced officials from Appalachian Power Company. They included Charles A. Simmons, vice President, Construction and Maintenance and Dr. Leonard J. simutis, Study Team consultant. Mr. Simmons provided an overview of the APCO and American Electric Power study which was undertaken by a study team from West Virginia University and VPI&SU who recommended a preferred corridor and an alternate corridor for the 765 kv line. The proposed line will cross Roanoke County in the Catawba area. He advised that SCC will hold public hearings on April 2, 1992 in New Castle, Virginia and on April 6, 1992 in Richmond regarding the preferred and alternate corridors. Dr. Simutis reported that the study team studied 26 different routes and the team paid particular attention to residences and the potential scenic impact to the Jefferson National Forest and the Appalachian Trail. They were also mandated to parallel existing transmission lines whenever possible. He advised there were only 17 homes in Virginia within 500 feet of the preferred corridor. Mr. Hodge advised that the staff would continue to work with the citizens in the affected area, with Appalachian Power officials, and will keep the board informed. Supervisor McGraw asked that the Board of Supervisors be provided with a list of residences that would be impacted by the transmission line. }2 "- . October 8, 1991 IN RE: OTHER BUSINESS Mr. Hodge asked for a meeting on October 17, 1991 to accept the bids for the Spring Hollow Reservoir bond issue. Supervisor McGraw asked for a report at that time on the possible impact to the new water rates because of the lower bids. Supervisor Johnson asked for a history of bond activity since 1985. IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION At 6:25 p.m., Supervisor Nickens moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia 2.1-344 (a) (7) for discussion with legal counsel and briefings by staff with respect to various agreements pertaining to the new landfill, and discussion on the Dixie Caverns Landfill. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, RObers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw NAYS: None IN RE: CERTIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION R-10891-6 At 7:44 p.m. Supervisor Johnson moved to adopt the Certification Resolution. The motion was carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Eddy, Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw. NAYS: None RESOLUTION 10891-6 CERTIFYING EXECUTIVE MEETING WAS HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA October 8,·1991 725 -~~-----_._-----~--_._. --~'--'---'-'-"-"------'---'-- -.. ._-,~ .--.".- 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 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 to adopt the resolution, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: supervisors Robers, Johnson, Nickens, McGraw NAYS: None ABSENT: Supervisor Eddy IN RE: ADJOURNMENT 72 6 October 8, 1991 At 7:45 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved to adjourn to October 17, 1991 at 3:00 p.m., for the purpose of accepting bids for the General Obligation and Water Revenue bonds. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Steven A. McGraw, Chairman /'