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Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County Administration Center
3738 Brambleton Avenue, SW
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
February 10, 1987
The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke County
Administration Center, this being the first Tuesday, and the
first regularly scheduled meeting of the month of February, 1987.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 2:10
p.m. The roll call was taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Bob L. Johnson, Vice Chairman Lee
Garrett, Supervisors Alan H. Brittle,
Steven A. McGraw, Harry C. Nickens
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
STAFF PRESENT:
Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; John
M. Chambliss, Assistant County
Administrator for Management Services; John
R. Hubbard, Assistant County Administrator
of Public Facilities; Timothy W. Gubala,
Assistant County Administrator for Economic
Development; Paul M. Mahoney, County
Attorney, Janet Holt-Johnstone, Public
Information Officer; Mary H. Allen, Deputy
Clerk; Linda Lehe, Assistant County
Administrator; D. Keith Cook, Director of
Humans Resources; Reta Busher, Director of
the Budget; Clifford Craig, Director of
Utilities; C. Jack Council, Director of
Procurement; George Garretson, Library
Director; Alfred Anderson, County
Treasurer, Betty Lucas, Director of Social
Services; Diane Hyatt, Director of Fiscal
Management.
IN RE:
OPENING CEREMONIES
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The invocation was given by John M. Chambliss,
j ssistant County Administrator.
The Pledge of Allegiance was
ecited by all present.
N RE:
REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
l GENDA ITEMS
The County Administrator requested the addition of Item
5, Recognition of Professional Secretary Designation.
N RE:
PROCLAMATIONS RESOLUTIONS, RECOGNITIONS AND AWARDS
1. Resolution of Appreciation to Deputy Steve Lynch
nd Sheriff W. Q. Overton of the Franklin County Sheriff's
eoartment: Chairman Johnson presented prepared resolutions to
eputy Lynch and Sheriff Overton for their assistance to the
oanoke County Sheriff's Department. Lt. Robert Strickler was
resent to receive Sheriff Overton's resolution, and Deputy Steve
ynch was present.
Chairman Johnson moved the prepared
esolution. The resolution was seconded by Supervisor Brittle.
RESOLUTION 21087-1 TO SHERIFF W. Q.
OVERTON AND DEPUTY STEVE A. LYNCH
COMMENDING THEM FOR COOPERATION AND
ASS I S TAN C E
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors does hereby express its
incere commendation and appreciation to Sheriff W. Q. Overton of
ranklin County, together with Deputy Steve A. Lynch for prompt
nd efficient action when called by Roanoke County Officer T. R.
rown from the scene of an office burglary.
WHEREAS, Deputy Lynch, together with his dog, Radar,
é ssisted in tracking the suspect from the office to a residence
t here the arrest was made.
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WHEREAS, this incident was the third such occasion when
Deputy Lynch has come to the aid of Roanoke County with Radar,
resulting in arrests, and
WHEREAS, Deputy Lynch is now assisting Roanoke County in
the training of a dog for the Roanoke County Sheriff's
Department,and,
FURTHERMORE, that Sheriff W. Q. Overton, of Franklin
County, gave his full permission and approval to Deputy Lynch to
render this valuable service, and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors, of Roanoke County, Virginia, on behalf of
the citizens of Roanoke County, that Sheriff W. Q. Overton and
Deputy Steve A. Lynch be commended for their outstanding
contributions to Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
Brittle, and the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
2. Resolution of Appreciation to Michael J. Simpson,
Roanoke County Sheriff's Department:
Chairman Johnson
presented a prepared resolution to Officer Simpson for his
development of an inmate grievance procedure.
Officer Simpson
was present. Supervisor Brittle moved the prepared resolution.
The motion was seconded by Chairman Johnson and carried by a
unanimous recorded vote.
RESOLUTION 21087-2 TO OFFICER MICHAEL J. SIMPSON
ROANOKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, IN
APPRECIATION OF HIS OUTSTANDING
ACHIEVEMENT IN RELATION TO INMATE
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES FOR THE ROANOKE
COUNTY/SALEM JAIL FACTI, fOPY
H,; :~' R3S0T-,7S:) by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
Virginia, as follows:
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors does hereby express its
sincere appreciation to Officer Michael J. Simpson for his
persistence and effectiveness over a two year period in pursuit
of the development, review and certification of inmate grievance
procedures for the Roanoke County/Salem jail facility, and
WHEREAS, certification of this procedure by the united
States Department of Justice is an outstanding achievement, and,
FURTHERMORE, the Honorable James C. Turk, Chief District
Judge has congratulated Sheriff O. S. Foster, the Roanoke County
Sheriff's Department and Officer Michael J. Simpson on having
promulgated such inmate grievance procedures,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Roanoke County Board
of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, on behalf of the
citizens of Roanoke County, that Officer Michael J. Simpson be
commended for his outstanding contribution to Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Brittle, seconded by Supervisor Johnson,
and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
3. Resolutions of Appreciation to Michael F.
Henninger, Paul B. McElvein, James R. Lavinder, Timothy L.
Edmondson and Kenneth W. Kern of the Roanoke County Sheriff's
Department: Chairman Johnson presented prepared resolutions to
these gentlemen for receiving special recognition from the
National Park Service for apprehending a criminal on the Blue
Ridge Parkway. All gentlemen were present to receive the
resolution. Sheriff O. S. Foster was also present to
congratulate the officers.
Chairman Johnson moved the prepared resolution. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Brittle and carried by a
unanimous recorded vote.
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RESOLUTION 21087-3 TO MICHAEL F. HENNINGER, PAUL B
MCELVEIN, JAMES R. LAVINDER, TIMOTHY L. EDMONDSON,
AND KENNETH W. KERN OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY SHERIFF'
DEPARTMENT, COMMENDING THEM FOR THE EXEMPLARY AN
EFFECTIVE MANNER IN WHICH THEY HAVE PERFORMED THEI
DUTIES
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanok
County, Virginia, as follows:
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors does hereby expres
its sincere appreciation to Michael F. Henninger, Paul B.
McElvein, James R. Lavinder, Timothy L. Edmondson, and Kenneth W.
Kern for the professionalism exhibited in solving a homicid
which occurred at the Roanoke River Overlook on September 21st,
1986, and
WHEREAS, their quick action resulted in the arrest 0
Timothy Wade Spradlin in less than 12 hours after the occurrence,
and
WHEREAS, special commendation has been received fro
Gary E. Everhardt, Superintendent, National Park Service, Unite
States Department of the Interior specifying the Department'
cooperation and willingness to assist during a period 0
emergency, thus gaining the respect and gratitude of all Blu
Rid g e Par k way Ran g e r san
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Roanoke Count
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, on behalf 0
the citizens of Roanoke County, that Michael F. Henninger, pau
B. McElvein, James R. Lavinder, Timothy L. Edmondson, and Kennet
W. Kern be commended for their outstanding contributions t
Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor Brittle,
and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS:
None
4. Presentation of annual Em 10 ee Service Awards:
D. Keith Cook, Director of Human Resources, presented
5. Reco nition of Professional Secretar
Awards to those employees who were unable to attend the boar
meeting on January 27, 1987.
Designation: County Administrator Elmer Hodge announced tha
Administrative Secretary Wanda Riley and Legal Secretary Su
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Gubala had recently completed the necessary courses and passed
the examination to qualify as Certified Professional Secretaries.
Chairman Johnson presented them with their certificates and
congratulated them on their achievement.
IN RE:
NEW BUSINESS
1. Request to include the Roanoke County Courthouse
on the Virginia Historic Landmarks Register: Assistant County
Administrator Timothy Gubala reported that the Virginia Division
of Historic Landmarks has been interested in including the
Roanoke County Courthouse on the Virginia Landmarks Register and
would also like to nominate the Courthouse to the National
Register of Historic Places. A meeting will be held on February
17, 1987 to consider this placement. Designation as a landmark
will result in several benefits to the County. Mr. Gubala also
announced that the Salem Historical Society supported inclusion
of the old Courthouse on the Virginia Landmarks Register.
Supervisor Garrett moved to approve the prepared resolution
and staff attendance at a hearing in Richmond. The motion was
seconded by Supervisor Nickens.
RESOLUTION 21087-4 REQUESTING
CONSIDERATION FOR THE OLD COURTHOUSE OF
ROANOKE COUNTY FOR INCLUSION ON THE
VIRGINIA LANDMARKS REGISTER AND
SUBSEQUENT NOMINATION IN THE NATIONAL
REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
WHEREAS, Roanoke County has requested that the old
courthouse be included on the Virginia Landmarks Register as a
classic example of early 20th Century architectural design; and,
WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Conservation and
Historic Resources is reviewing Roanoke County's request for
inclusion on the State Landmarks Register and is considering
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nominating the structure to the National Register of Historic
Places as maintained by the Department of the Interior.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, does earnestly support
both these actions to recognize the historic and architectural
significance of the old Roanoke County Courthouse and request its
inclusion on the Virginia Landmarks Register and its nominations
to the National Register of historic Places.
On motion of Supervisor Garrett, seconded by Supervisor Nickens,
and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
2. Re uest from the De artment of Social Services to
participate in a Work Experience Program: Robert Lipes, Senior
Employment Service Worker, announced that Roanoke County has an
opportunity to participate in a Work Experience Program as a
work-site provider. This program is administered through the
Roanoke County and Virginia Department of Social Services, and
will allow participants who presently received Federal Aid to
Dependent Children to learn the skills necessary to locate a job
and become self sufficient. Other local businesses and agencies
will also be asked to participate. The Department of Human
Resources will serve as the liaison of this program.
Supervisor Johnson asked who would assume the liability
and Workmen's Compensation for these workers. County Attorney
Paul Mahoney stated the Attorney General has ruled that
liability for such programs would not fall upon the participating
locality participating. However, nothing has been litigated
under this ruling as yet.
Supervisor Brittle asked how many people would be
participating in the program. Mr. Lipes responded that
approximately 15 would be participating and Workman's
Compensation would be handled by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Supervisor Garrett moved to approve the prepared resolution.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Brittle.
RESOLUTION 21087-5 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY
OF ROANOKE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORK
EXPERIENCE PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH
THE ROANOKE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
SERVICES
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke, believing it to be in
the best interest of the County, desires to participate in the
Work Experience Program pursuant to the provision of Title 63.1
of the Code of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Work Experience Program is administered by
the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Social Services.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the County
Administrator is authorized to sign such documents as necessary
to participate in the Work Experience Program.
FURTHER, the Roanoke County Department of Human
Resources is designated as the program liaison between the County
and the County Department of Social Services.
On motion of Supervisor Garrett, seconded by Supervisor
Brittle, and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
3. Aqreement to reimburse Developer of Fairway
Forest Estates for Off-site Facilities:
Clifford Craig,
Director of Utilities stated that the developer of Fairway Forest
Estates, William Reid, is installing a water pump station and
90,00 gallon water storage tank. The staff is recommending that
the County Administrator be authorized to execute a reimbursement
agreement for 100 percent of the costs associated with the
off-site water facilities. The Developer has also requested that
the total cost include 10 percent interest on the outstanding
amount due.
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Supervisor Garrett moved to approve the staff's
recommendation. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Nickens
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
4. Request for Approval of the Roanoke Regional
Airport Commission Contract: County Administrator Elmer C.
Hodge briefed the Board on the main points of the Contract.
Roanoke City will transfer its ownership interest in the airport
to a newly-formed Commission. Future expansion of the airport
would be funded by the Commission which would issue its own bonds.
If there is a operating deficit, Roanoke City would assume 60% of
the cost and Roanoke County would assume 40% of the cost. The
Commission will consist of five members; three appointed by the
City and two appointed by the County. The County will pay to the
Commission a base service fee of $264,640 per year for fiscal
years 1988 through 1996, due 30 days after the conclusion of each
fiscal year.
County Attorney Paul Mahoney presented a schedule of
events which will take approximately two to four months to
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complete. Both bond counsel and special counsel retained by the
City and County will review the contract. Both localities will
adopt a resolution creating the Commission, and appoint their
representatives to the Commission. The document will then be
executed by both localities and the newly created Commission,
hopefully at an official signing ceremony.
Charles Hall, 6545 Pendleton Avenue spoke to the Board
concerning the noise level from the airport to surrounding homes
in the County. Supervisor Johnson pointed out that when the
Commission is in force, the County will have a better opportunity
to support the complaints of the residents in that area
concerning the noise levels.
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Supervisor Brittle moved the appointment of Superviso
Johnson to a three-year term on the Commission. Superviso
Johnson nominated Supervisor Garrett to a four-year term.
Supervisor Garrett moved the appointments be approve
and that the prepared resolution be adopted. The motion wa
seconded by Supervisor Brittle.
RESOLUTION 21087-8 CREATING THE ROANOKE
REGIONAL AIRPORT COMMISSION AND
APPOINTING COMMISSIONERS THERETO
WHEREAS, the General Assembly for the Commonwealth o
Virginia enacted certain legislation known as the "Roanoke Region-
al Airport Commission Act," said legislation being found in th
Acts of the Assembly, 1986, Chapter 140; and
WHEREAS, said legislation provides for the creation o
a commission known as the "Roanoke Regional Airport Commission
for the purpose of establishing and operating an airport and ai
navigation facilities for Roanoke County and Roanoke City; autho
rizes other political subdivisions to join such commission; an
prescribes the rights, powers, duties and functions of such com
mission; and
WHEREAS, the County and the City have successfully com
pleted negotiations to enter into a contract to implement th
aforesaid legislation.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Super
visors of Roanoke County, Virginia:
1. That it is hereby declared that there is a need fc
an airport commission to be created for the purpose of establish
ing or operating an airport, or landing field, for the County c
Roanoke, the City of Roanoke, or any other political subdivisic
which may join or participate therein, and that said County ar.
City shall hereby unite in its formation, to be known as th
"Roanoke Regional Airport Commission." Upon the adoption of th!
resolution, and the adoption of a similar resolution by the Cit
Council for the City of Roanoke, said airport commission shat
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thereupon exist for the County and the City, and shall exercise
its powers and functions as prescribed in Acts of the Assembly,
1986, Chapter 140.
2. That the powers of the commission shall be vested)
in the commissioners thereof. The County of Roanoke hereby
appoints two (2) members to the Commission: Lee Garrett for a
term of four (4) years, and Bob L. Johnson for a term of three
(3) years. After this initial term each commissioner shall be
appointed for a four (4) year term or until his successor is
appointed and qualified. The Board of Supervisors is empowered
to remove at any time, without cause, any commissioner appointed
by it and appoint a successor commissioner to fill the unexpired
portion of the removed commissioner's term.
On motion of Supervisor Garrett, seconded by Supervisor Brittle,
and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
Supervisor Brittle moved that the Chairman and County
Administrator be authorized to execute the Airport Commission
Contract following appropriate legal approvals. The motion was
seconded by Supervisor Nickens and carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
5. Request for approval to exercise option on a Well
Lot: Phillip Henry, Director of Engineering announced that
Geotechnics, Inc. had located a potential well site on the
property of Richard H. Lowe, Jr. Mr. Lowe has requested $1,000
for placing an option to purchase the property and $8,000 for
purchase of the well site. Roanoke County will drill a test
well, and if the well is satisfactory, the option to purchase
will be exercised. Funds to purchase the option and well lot
will come from the 1985 bond monies.
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Supervisor Nickens moved that the offer be accepted and
that the County Administrator be authorized to execute the
necessary agreement.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor
Brittle and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS:
None
6. Request to borrow short-term in Anticipation of
Taxes:
County Treasurer Alfred Anderson stated that due to the
new tax laws, the County can no longer use bond proceeds whict
could generate interest income to use until tax monies are due.
Because of this, it is necessary to borrow up to $10,000,000 if
anticipation of taxes which will become due on May 31 and June 5.
Other localities are also having the same problems as RoanokE
County.
Mr. Hodge asked the Board to remain flexiblE
on the amount to be borrowed because it might be advantageous tc
borrow the entire amount rather than only the amount necessary.
Supervisor Nickens moved the prepared resolution. The
motion was seconded by Supervisor Johnson.
RESOLUTION 21087-12 AUTHORIZING CREATION
OF DEBT IN ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Treasurer of Roanoke County, Alfred C.
Anderson, is hereby authorized to borrow a sum of money not tc
exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000), at a rate of interest
not to exceed six percent (6%), by the creation of a debt in
anticipation of the collection of the revenue of the County, ir
order to meet casual deficits in the revenue of the County; and
2. That said borrowing will not exceed one-half of thE
amount reasonably anticipated to be produced by the County lev}
to be collected during the current fiscal year.
Further sa iè
borrowing is specifically authorized by the provisions of Sectior
15.1-545 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended; and
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3. That the Treasurer of Roanoke County is authorized
to borrow such sum of money at an interest rate as aforesaid, and
to execute such documents necessary to accomplish the purposes of
this resolution, upon the utilization of competitive principles
and upon the approval of said documents by the County Attorney. I
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Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
AYES:
NAYS: None
IN RE: REQUEST FOR WORK SESSIONS
Chairman Johnson announced there would be a joint work
session with the School Board on February 24, 1987, following the
afternoon session.
Timothy Gubala, Assistant County Administrator,
requested a work session on the 419 Development Plan to be held
on March 10, 1987.
IN RE:
REQUESTS FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chairman Johnson announced there would be a Public
Hearing on Wednesday, February 18, 1987 on the Petitions of
Richfield Retirement Community and Nusing Home, and Edinburgh
Square for support for tax exempt status.
IN RE:
FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance authorizinq the acquisition of
easements, Starkey Force Main and Gravity Sewer Project:
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County Attorney Paul Mahoney reported that it is
necessary to acquire approximately sixteen easements to complet
the Starkey Force Main and Gravity Sewer Project. The propose
ordinance would authorize the County Administrator to execute th
necessary documents to accomplish this. The costs for this
projects will be paid from the 1974 sewer bond proceeds.
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the first readin
of this ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Johnson
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
2. Ordinance authorizin the ac uisition of
easements, East 460 Water Line:
Mr. Mahoney stated this was similar to the firs
ordinance. In order to complete the East 460 Water Line Project,
it is necessary to acquire approximately nine easements, and th
County Administrator would execute the necessary documents. Th
costs for this project shall be paid from the 1985 bond proceeds.
Supervisor Nickens moved to approve the first readin
of the ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Brittl
and carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS: None
IN RE:
SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance amendin
Roanoke Count rovidin
"Taxa tion" of the
in lieu of real
taxation, a service char e on certain real
valuation calculations of service char e, exem tions
therefrom, appeals:
Mr. Mahoney announced that following the first readin
of the ordinance on January 27, 1987, he mailed letters to a
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many agencies as possible who would be affected by the service
charge. Also, since the first reading, the ordinance hadl
beenamended to exempt property owned by the Commonwealth of
Virginia and the Town of vinton. Mr. Mahoney recommended that
this item be either tabled or postponed for further study,
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Supervisor Brittle moved that the ordinance be tabled/II
until February 18, 1987. The motion was seconded by supervisor
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AYES:
Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS:
None
2. Ordinance
an offer for and authorizin
the conveyance of surplus real estate, "Cooks Bottom" property:
Mr. Mahoney announced that the first reading had been
held on January 27, 1987. He recommended accepting the offer of
the City of Salem in the amount of $162,500. The assessed value
of the property is approximately $180,000 but the offer excluded
the structures which can be removed from the property. The
proceeds from the sale shall be returned to the Utilities Fund.
Supervisor Nickens moved to accept the offer from
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City of Salem and adopt the prepared ordinance. The motion
seconded by Supervisor Brittle.
ORDINANCE 21087-10 ACCEPTING AN OFFER FOR AND
AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF SURPLUS REAL ESTATE,
"COOKS BOTTOM" PROPERTY
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
Charter of Roanoke County, a first reading concerning the sale
and disposition of the hereinafter described real estate was held
on January 27, 1987. A second reading on this matter was held on
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February 107, 1987. This real estate consists of approximatell
14.391 acres located in the City of Salem, Tax Map No. 255-1-1.
2. That offers having been received for the Cook~
Bottom property, the offer of the City of Salem in the amount of
$162,500 is hereby accepted and all other offers are rejected;
and
3. That the County Administrator is authorized to exe-
cute such documents and take such actions on behalf of Roanoke
County as are necessary to accomplish the conveyance of said pro-
perty, all of which shall be upon form approved by the Count1
Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Nickens, seconded by Supervisor Brittle,
and upon the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS:
None
3. Ordinance authorizinq the acquisition of a right
of way across the Blue Ridge Parkway:
Mr. Mahoney stated that the County has requested a
right of way for underground water and sewer lines across the
Blue Ridge Parkway to provide community water and sewer service
to the residents in the Clearbrook area. The first reading of
the ordinance was held on January 27, 1987.
Supervisor Nickens moved to adopt the prepareè
ordinance. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Brittle.
ORDINANCE 21087-11 AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF A RIGHT OF WAY ACROSS
THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY
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
Charter of Roanoke County, a first reading concerning the
acquisition of a right of way across the Blue Ridge Parkway wa~
held on January 27, 1987. A second reading on this matter wa~
held on February 10, 1987.
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2. Tha t this right of way grant is for
water and sewer lines across the Blue Ridge Parkway.
project will provide community water and sewer service to th
residents in the Clearbrook area of Roanoke County.
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property, all of which shall be upon form approved by the countJ,!
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AYES:
Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS
There were no appointments to be made at this meeting.
IN RE:
REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Brittle: requested that Count
Supervisor McGraw: announced that the Hors
Administrator Elmer Hodge investigate the possibility
advertising public hearings on Channel 11 on Cable TV.
Advisory Committee had been met several times and were movin
forward with their plans for Green Hill Park. They will begi
fund raising soon. Supervisor McGraw also announced that th
Senate Committee of the General Assembly had voted 23 to 17 t
support the annexation moratorium.
IN RE:
CONSENT AGENDA
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Supervisor
Brittle moved to approve the Consent
Resolution. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Garrett.
RESOLUTION NO. 21087-13 APPROVING AND
CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH
ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA
FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM L -
CONSENT AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That that certain section of the agenda of the
Board of Supervisors for February 10, 1987, designated as Item L
- 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. Minutes of Meeting - January 13, 1987
2. Approval of a Grant from the Virginia Foundation
for the Humanities and Public Policy for the
Roanoke County Public Library.
3. Appropriation of funds to the Roanoke Valley
Constitution's Bicentennial Commission.
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 Brittle, seconded by Supervisor
Garrett and the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors Brittle, Garrett, McGraw, Nickens, Johnson
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
REPORTS
The following reports were received by the Board of
Supervisors:
1. Youth Haven II Status Report
2. Contingency Fund Balance
3. Report on the Feasibility of Televising Board
Meetings.
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system had not been delivered to Youth Haven II.
Superviso
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the shunt trip breaker switch for the range hood fire suppressio
Johnson also asked that the Contingency Fund Balance date reflec
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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January 13, 1987 instead of February 13, 1987,
additional $500 was being deducted as the County's
to the Constitution's Bicentennial Commission on
1987.
At 3:30 p.m. Supervisor Nickens moved to go int
Executive Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia 2.1-344 (a)
(6), (2) to discuss legal matters concerning the Richfiel
litigation, the Red Lane annexation litigation, and the Board 0
Zoning Appeals litigation, and to discuss real estate.
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unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
OPEN SESSION
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At 4:15 p.m. Supervisor Garrett moved to return to Ope
Session. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Brittle an
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
WORK SESSIONS
1. Review of the Com rehensive Plan and new Zonin
Ordinance:
Rob Stalzer, Director of Planning, Zoning and Grants,
presented a work session on the changes and updates which hav
been made to the Comprehensive Plan since it was originall
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prepared. He outlined the status of implementation of th
Community Facilities Plan, the project activities concerning th
development of the zoning ordinance, and reviewed prioritie
which have been established.
2. Work Session on the Wastewater Facilities Plan:
Director of Utilities, Clifford Craig announced tha
the City of Roanoke had completed a draft report on th
Wastewater Facilities Plan for the City. This plan will improv
the Regional Wastewater Treatment Plan and replace a portion 0
the Roanoke River Interceptor and the Tinker Creek Interceptor
He presented the estimated costs of the improvements an
expansion and how this will affect Roanoke County.
3. Budget Work Session:
Director of Budget and Management Reta Busher presente
the staff plans for developing the 1987/88 budget with th
available funds.
Mr. Hodge asked the Board members to establis
priorities for the staff to follow in preparing the budget. Th
Board established the following priorities: State Mandate
salaries for Education, Economic Development, Implementation 0
the Bond Projects and Salaries.
IN RE:
RECESS
At 5:15 p.m., Chairman Johnson declared a dinner break.
IN RE:
EVENING SESSION
At 7:30 p.m. Chairman Johnson called the meeting bac
to order for the purpose of a Budget Work Session with the Fir
and Rescue personnel.
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Tommy Fuqua, Fire and Rescue Chief, presented an uPdat1
on the Fire Training Center and the bond projects. He reporte
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that the Volunteer Rescue and Fire Chiefs had requested tha
several items be added to the Fire and Resuce budget for 1987/88
He introduced Larry Wirt, Volunteer Rescue Chief, and Do
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Gillispie, Volunteer Fire Chief, who presented their requests
the board for review.
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
February 18, 1987 at 9:00 a.m. for a special meeting.
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