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1/10/1984 - Regular ., 1/10/84 ') c~. (\ /;... ~~:'J . ._ Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Roanoke County Administration Center 3738 Brambleton Avenue, S. W. Roanoke, VA 24015 January 10, 1984 I The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day in open session at the Roanoke County Administration Center, Roanoke, Virginia, this being the second Tuesday, and the first regular meeting of the month of January, 1984. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman, Harry C. Nickens, called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m. The roll call was taken. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman, Harry C. Nickens; Supervisors, Athena E. Burton, Alan H. Brittle, Steven A. McGraw, Gary J. Minter. I MEMBERS ABSENT: None. IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor McGraw moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia, Section 2.1-344 (a) (1), (2), and (6) to discuss personnel, real estate, and legal matters, and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: OPEN SESSION Supervisor Burton moved to go into Open Session at 4:12 p.m. and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. I IN RE: WORK SESSION Superintendent of Fiscal Management, John Chambliss, presented a backgrounding session on the Reassessment Program in Roanoke County. Mr. Chambliss covered the history of the reassessment program; the table of organization of the assessment office; the status of the 1985 reassessment program; and the results of the 1983 reassessment program. ~ ~ ,~.. t) 0 ~) 't; 1/10/84 IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION At 5:27 p.m. Supervisor Brittle moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia, Section 2.1-344 (a) (1) to discuss a personnel matter, and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: OPEN SESSION Supervisor Minter moved to return to Open Session at 5:50 p.m., and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Chairman Nickens called for a dinner recess until 7:00 p.m. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Nickens called the regular meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. The roll call was taken. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman, Harry C. Nickens; Vice Chairman, Athena E. Burton; Supervisors Alan H. Brittle, Steven A. McGraw, Gary J. Minter. MEMBERS ABSENT: None. IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES The invocation was offered by Reverend Jay E. Luther, of Locust Grove united Methodist Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present. IN RE: ELECTION OF VICE CHAIRMAN FOR 1984 Supervisor Minter nominated Supervisor Athena E. Burton to serve as Vice Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for 1984. Hearing no further nominations, Supervisor Brittle moved to close the nominations. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Supervisor Athena E. Burton was elected by the following roll call vote. AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens NAYS: None 1/10/84 301 IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA Supervisor Brittle requested that Item 121 be deleted from the Consent Agenda for clarification. Supervisor Burton requested that Items 4, 10, 12, 16, 18, and 21 be deleted from the Consent Agenda. Supervisor Minter moved the following prepared resolution with the exception of the deleted items. RESOLUTION NO. 84-2 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM B - CONSENT AGENDA BE IT RESOVLED 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 January 10, 1984, designated as Item B - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated as Items 1 through 23, inclusive, as follows: l. Approval of Minutes - November 22, 1983. 2. Copy of December 7, 1983, letter mailed by the County Engineering Division to petitioners/residents of Green Valley subdivision who requested installation of a fire hydrant at the intersection of Colony Lane and Lenora Road. 3. Letter dated December 9, 1983, from Delegate Richard M. Bagley to Donald R. Flanders acknowledging receipt of Roanoke County's recommendations regarding Local Mandates and Financial Resources Study. 4. Letter dated December 8, 1983, from the League of Women Voters of the Roanoke area to Donald R. Flanders requesting $250 from each valley government to up-date and print 6,000 copies of "Facts for Voters". 5. Letter dated December 9, 1983, from the President of the National Association of Counties to Donald R. Flanders advising of the necessity of increasing member dues by l5 percent beginning in 1984. 6. Letter dated December 16, 1983, from Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative to the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors advising that the cooperative has filed for a rate increase. 7. Memorandum dated December 6, 1983, from the Executive Director of the Virginia Association of Counties and sent to all Virginia counties regarding the VACo legislative program for 1984-86 ~ 1/10/84 302 and including a copy of the Association's audit report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1983. 8. Letter dated December 8, 1983, from the Roanoke Valley Home Builders Associatiion to Donald R. Flanders expressing appreciation for the November 30, 1983, meeting of area developers with County staff members. I 9. Letter received December 14, 1983, from the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management Board to the Board of Supervisors briefly outlining the landfill operation for 1983 and including its financial report and audit for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1982, and June 30, 1983. 10. Letter dated December 1, 1983, from the Director of Revenue Sharing regarding necessity for Roanoke County to comply with the requirements of the Revenue Sharing Act, as amended, in order to continue receiving revenue sharing payments. 11. Accounts paid - December, 1983. 12. Financial statements for period ending November 30, 1983. 13. Bid Report: Well and pump maintenance service contract - Resolution. 14. Bid Report: Protector shields, Sheriff's Department - Resolution. I 15. Acceptance of deed for water and sewer lines installed in Ruxton, Phase II, Section 3 - Resolution. 16. Bid Report: Repairs to Clearbrook fire truck - Resolution. l7. Treasurer's Report for November, 1983. 18. Letter dated December 12, 1983, from Virginia Water Project, Inc. regarding approval of Roanoke County request. 19. Raffle Permit - National Executive Housekeeping Association - $25 fee received. 20. Raffle Permit - Area 8 Virginia Special Olympics - Request waiver of fee. 21. Letter dated December 22, 1983, from the Roanoke Valley Council of Community Services, Inc. requesting establishment of a citizen's committee to advise the Board on its annual allocation of money to human services agencies and to monitor those programs receiving the allocated funds. I 22. Letter dated December 30, 1983, from Mary F. Parker addressed to Mr. H. B. Ewert regarding a report of the Airport Advisory Commissioin regarding the availability of an up-dated airport noise study. 23. Copy of minutes of November 21, 1983, Botetourt County Board of Supervisors. ~ -, 1/10/84 :{, (.'.'.~. 0 ~ ~ <'~) 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. Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens. NAYS: None RESOLUTION NO. 84-2a ACCEPTING A CERTAIN BID MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR A ONE YEAR CONTRACT BEGINNING JANAURY 1, 1984, FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVICE TO ALL COUNTY WELL PUMPS AND MOTORS BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That that certain bid of Roanoke Pump and Sales Company, being the best bid submitted for a one-year service I contract beginning Janaury 1, 1984, for maintenance and repair service to all County well pumps and motors, upon all and singular the terms and conditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke, the bidder's proposals, and the provisions of this resolution, be, and the same hereby is ACCEPTED as set out in the following words and figures: 3. Service Call Labor, 2 men and truck - submersible pump up to 5 H.P. Two men and truck - submersible pump above 5 H.P. to 30 H.P. Two men and truck above 30 H.P. or line-shaft turbine $35.00 $32.50 $37.50 $45.00 1. 2. 4. In shop repairs to: (rate per hour) a. Centrifugal pump $20.00 I b. Single stage pump $20.00 c. Multi-stage pump $20.00 2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract upon a form approved by the County Attorney for this service; and 3. That all other bids for this service are hereby rejected and the County Clerk is directed to so notify such ~ 1/lO/84 ç~ f) :~: ... bidders and express the County's appreciation for the submission of their bids. Adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens NAYS: None RESOLUTION NO. 84-2b ACCEPTING A CERTAIN BID MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-FIVE PROTECTOR SHIELDS TO BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR SEATS OF POLICE VEHICLES BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That that certain bid of Virginia Police Equipment Co. in the amount of $5,300.00, being the best bid submitted for the purchase of twenty-five (25) protector shields to be installed between the front and rear seats of police vehicles,· upon all and singular the terms and conditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke, the bidder's I proposals, and the provisions of this resolution, be, and the same hereby is ACCEPTED; and 2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract upon a form approved by the County Attorney for this purchase; and 3. That all other bids for this purchase are hereby rejected and the County Clerk is directed to so notify such bidders and express the County's appreciation for the submission of their bids. Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens I NAYS: None RESOLUTION NO. 84-2c ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF WATER AND SEWER LINES INSTALLED WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OF RUXTON, PHASE II, SECTION 3, AND AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO DULY AUTHENTICATE SUCH ACCEPTANCE AS MADE AND PROVIDED BY LAW -, 1/10/84 305 I BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the offer of Builders Investment Group, Inc. to donate the water and sewer lines installed with the development of Ruxton, Phase II, Section 3 to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County be, and hereby is, ACCEPTED; and 2. That upon receipt of a duly executed deed upon a form approved by the County Attorney from the developers, the County Administrator is hereby authorized to authenticate the acceptance thereof as made and provided by Section 15.1-286 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended. Adopted on the following roll call vote: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens None Supervisor Burton then requested clarification of Item 4 - League of Women Voters of the Roanoke area request for $250 to print copies of "Facts for Voters". After discussion Supervisor Burton moved that the request for funding be acknowledged and held over for future budget deliberations, and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Supervisor Burton expressed her question on Item 10 - Revenue Sharing Payments. She asked how much Roanoke County expected to receive and if the money had been earmarked. The County Administrator stated the County expected to receive approximately $600,000 and that the money had not been designated for any particular purpose. Supervisor Burton questioned Item 12 - Financial statements for period ending November 30, 1983 - concerning the employee's health insurance premiums paid to the Administrator of the Health Fund to cover claims which were current. AYES: NAYS: I I Supervisor Burton questioned Item 16 - Bid Report: repairs to Clearbrook fire truck - could the County blacklist suppliers of defective equipment. The County Administrator stated that previous experience with certain suppliers would be considered on future bids. ~ ~ 3064 1/10/84 Supervisor Burton wanted to know which project was being referred to on Item 18 - Virginia Water Projects _ The Superintendent of Public Facilities stated it was the Clearbrook Project. Supervisor Brittle questioned Item 21 - Roanoke Valley Council on Community Services - what the action of the Board would mean regarding the contract referenced in the letter from the Roanoke Valley Council on Community Services. It was clarified that the Board would be only receiving and filing the communication. Supervisor Burton moved to receive and file Items '4, #10, '12, '18, '21 and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Supervisor Burton moved to adopted the following prepared resolution for Item 16: RESOLUTION NO. 84-2d ACCEPTING A CERTAIN BID MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE TO MAKE STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS, REPAIRS, AND REPAINT THE 1977 MODEL HAHN TANKER USED BY THE CLEARBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That that certain bid of Grumman Emergency Products, Inc. in the amount of $23,743.00, being the best bid submitted to make structural improvements, repairs, and repaint the 1977 model Hahn Tanker used by the Clearbrook Fire Department, upon all and singular the terms and conditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke, the bidder's proposals, and the provisions of this resolution, be, and the same hereby is ACCEPTED; and 2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract upon a form approved by the County Attorney for this service; and 3. That 11 other bids for this service are hereby rejected and the County Clerk is directed to so notify such 1/10/84 :~_ O· ¡:J¡'f ,) , bidders and express the County's appreciation for the submission of their bids. 4. That the General Appropriation Resolution of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 14, 1983, be, and same hereby is, amended as follows to become effective January 10, 1984: ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE (DECREASE) Class: Fund: Dept: Object: Expenditures General Fire Repairs - Fire Apparatus 03-6-03201-30046 $23,743 Dept: Unappropriated 03-6-99999-99999 ($23,743) Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens NAYS: None IN RE: PROCLAMATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS Supervisor Minter moved to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 84-3 DECLARING THE FOURTH WEEK OF JANUARY OF EACH ENSUING YEAR TO BE COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEEK IN ROANOKE COUNTY AND ENDORSING THE FOURTH WEEK OF EACH ENSUING JANAURY AS COMMUNITY COLLEGE WEEK WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Superviosrs of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That Virginia's Community College System has for years served the educational needs of the citizens of this state; and 2. That the twenty-three community colleges in the system make available a wide range of programs and services to every citizen in Virginia at minimal cost; and 3. That in 1966 the Virginia State Legislature created the department of and State Board for the establishment and r- 1/10/84 '=Z í) H maintenance of a state-wide system of comprehensive community colleges; and 4. That these institutions have provided hundreds and thousands of Virginians with skills needed for good jobs, college transfer courses, counseling services and a variety of cultural services, serving more than 250,000 citizens each year; and 5. That the Community College System is entering into an exciting new era, with a new chancellor, greater challenges, and a new sense of mission; and 6. That it is appropriate that the people of Virginia recognize the contributions of their community college, support these institutions, and promote public awareness of the services available to our citizens; and 7. That Virginia Western Community College has served the region since 1966, providing accessible, low cost, postsecondary educatioinal opportunities to citizens of Roanoke County. I I NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, as follows: 1. That in order to promote and maintain that ideal first put forth by Mr. Jefferson, who thought to better educate the people and enable them to protect their newly gained rights by creating institutions of higher learning within a day's horseback ride; and 2. That the Board does hereby declare the fourth week in Janaury of each year to be "Community College Week" in Roanoke County; and 3. That the Board does hereby endorse the fourth week of January of each ensuing year to be "Community College Week" in the Commonwealth; and 4. That the County Administrator forthwith forward an attested copy of this resolution for presentation to the President of Virginia Western Community College. Adopted by the following roll call vote: I AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens ~ 1/10/84 ~3()9 NAYS: None Chairman Nickens read the following prepared resolution: , RESOLUTION NO. 84-4 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO MAY W. JOHNSON FOR HER SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, May W. Johnson was first elected to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County from the Cave Spring Magisterial District in 1974, and was successively reelected to the Board in 1975, 1977, and 1979; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Johnson served the County of Roanoke tirelessly and selflessly for a period of nine years devoting many hours to the business of Roanoke County both as a member of the Roanoke County Public Service Authority, prior to its disso1utioin, and as a member, Vice Chairman, and, for three . terms, as Chairman of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, in all of which capacities Mrs. Johnson served capably, bringing distinction to both herself and the County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that the Board does express, on behalf of itself and the citizens of Roanoke County, its most genuine and heartfelt appreciation to May W. Johnson for her service to Roanoke County and its citizens over the past nine years, and does wish Mrs. Johnson continued success in all her future endeavors, and further expresses the hope that she will continue her interest in the affairs of Roanoke County. Adopted on motion of Supervisor Burton and the . following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens NAYS: None Mrs. Johnson expressed her appreciation for the opportunity to serve Roanoke County and the citizens of the Cave Spring Magisterial District. ~ " '1 (..) o .~ ' 1/10/84 Chairman Nickens presented the following prepared resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 84-5 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERIVISORS TO ROBERT E. MYERS FOR HIS SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS r WHEREAS, Robert E. Myers was first elected to the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County from the Catawba Magisterial District in 1975 and was successively reelected to the Board in 1977 and 1979; and WHEREAS, during the eight years Mr. Myers served on the Board of Superviosrs of Roanoke County, he served two terms as Chairman of the Board, and did at all times serve with distinction, exhibiting significant ability to understand and deal with matters affecting Roanoke County in a way which he deemed to be in the best interest of all the citizens of Roanoke County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that it does extend its most sincere appreciation on behalf of both itself and the citizens of Roanoke County to Mr. Myers for his eight years service on the Board of Superivsors of Roanoke County, and does further wish for Mr. Myers continued success in future and expresses the hope that he will maintain his interest in the activities and well-being of Roanoke County. On motion of Supervisor Minter and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens NAYS: None Chairman Nickens presented the following prepared Proclamation to representatives of the Cave Spring Chapter of the Jaycees represented at the meeting by John Hyatt, John Sledd, Gary Minter, and Jim Clem. ~ -, 1/10/84 ~--s ~j ~l. ~ . ~ ~l. ~ PRO C LAM A T ION I WHEREAS, the Cave Spring Chapter of the Jaycees, an affiliate of the National Jaycees, was chartered in Roanoke County in 1963; and WHEREAS, the Cave Spring Chapter of the Jaycees, in conjunction with the National Jaycees, has, since its formation, served as a community development organization and has engaged in an extensive leadership development program to refine and promote the business skills of young men for use in a practical manner in Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that the week of Janaury 10 through 15 should be set aside as National Jaycee Week. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Harry C. Nickens, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, do hereby proclaim the week of January 10 through 15 as National Jaycee Week In Roanoke County the Cave Spring Chapter of the Jaycees and the National Jaycees for their many endeavors for the benefit of the citizens of Roanoke County. John Hyatt, on behalf of the Cave Spring Jaycees, thanked the members of the Board of Supervisors for this recognition and support. IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS I Supervisor Burton moved to establish a Medal of Valor to recognize those citizen volunteers in the County and County staff members who have given outstanding service to their fellow man and that the medals be presented at a public meeting in recognition of the particular service rendered. The motion carried on unanimous voice vote. Supervisor Burton further nominated Sammy Robinson of Roanoke County Fire Department #5 and David Lindsey of Roanoke County Rescue Squad #5, who were involved in the rescue of two people at a boating incident at Carvins Cove, to be the first recipients of the Medal of Valor. ~ 'I) -1. {.) Û J.. /..., 1/10/ 84 Mrs. Burton entered a request for the Muscular Dystrophy Association for a raffle permit. She moved to grant the raffle permit and waive the fee for such permit, and the Mrs. Burton asked the staff to investigate dumping of trash on 12 O'c10ck Knob Road. motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. Mrs. Burton asked the Superintendent of Fiscal Management, John Chambliss, if it would possible to add the previous fiscal year's percentages at the same particular date in order to make comparisons. Mr. Chambliss stated he would evaluate the request and report back to the Board. Supervisor Minter - wished to bring to the attention of the staff the U. S. Supreme Court requirement that all legal documents be prepared on 8 1/2 x 11 inch paper so the staff could begin preparing for this change. Mr. Minter expressed his interest in creaating a County position of County Internal Auditor for Roanoke County. Supervisor McGraw - moved that appointments to committees where the expiration date is December 31 be made in the new year by the newly elected Board member. County Attorney James Buchholtz reminded the Board that this matter had already been referred to the Administration for a report. Supervisor Minter wished to second Supervisor McGraw's motion. Supervisor McGraw withdrew his motion until after the staff report becomes available. I Mr. McGraw requested a study to determine the ongoing need for parks and recreation facilities in the Catawba Magisterial District. Supervisor Burton noted that the Board previously recognized the inequities throughout the County regarding certain facilities and directed the staff to develop formulas for distribution of various facilities throughout the County. I Supervisor McGraw moved that a copy of the Roanoke County Code with amendments be placed in all County libraries, and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. The County ~ 1/10/84 ') " G) d ...> Administrator was instructed to investigate the cost involved in placing a copy in each library. Supervisor McGraw submitted a request from the County I Planner, Rob Stalzer, concerning the possibility of expanding the membership of the Planning Commission. Mr. McGraw moved that a committee be established composed of two Supervisors and the necessary staff members to investigate the possibility. The County Attorney stated that the Code of Virginia did not restrict the Planning Commission to a five-member membership and allows for from five to fifteen members. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Chairman Nickens asked Supervisors Burton and McGraw to serve on the committee with the appropriate staff. Mr. McGraw moved that on future legal holidays the County Administrator's office investigate the possibility of civic organizations such as Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts to raise County flags rather than a County employee. The motion I carried on unanimous voice vote. Supervisor Brittle - recognized the Roanoke County Sheriff's Department as one of the six recipients in the State of the Virginia Pedestrian Safety Award presented by the American Automobile Association. Supervisor Nickens - asked Superintendent of Public Facilities, John Hubbard, if he had received a response from Appalachian Power Company regarding County street lights. Mr. Hubbard stated that Appalachian Power Company will report to the County by January 31, 1984. Supervisor Nickens read a letter from Mr. Ed Gentsch to Mrs. May W. Johnson regarding water and sewer rates. Dr. Nickens I thanked Mr. Gentsch and the staff for working jointly on the water and sewer rates project. Supervisor Nickens named Supervisor McGraw to serve on the committee to review applications for County Assessor. IN RE: REPORTS OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS None ~ I ~ ". '~-1 /11 ~l ,- 1/10/84 IN RE: PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION OF LEWIS J.BOHANNON AND ROBERT C. PUCKETT FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT REQUIRED IN ORDER THAT THEY MAY EXPAND THEIR EXISTING USED CAR BUSINESS, WHEELS, INC., ONTO THEIR RECENTLY REZONED LOT ON THE WEST SIDE OF WILLIAMSON ROAD, ABOUT 300 FEET SOUTH OF PLYMOUTH DRIVE IN THE HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. 1 APPROVED Attorney for the petitioners, Mike Ferguson, was present. No one appeared to speak in opposition to the special exception. Supervisor Minter moved to approve the special exception permit. Supervisor Burton asked if there is to a limit of the number of cars allowed on the lot. After discussion and upon recommendation of the Superintendent of Development, it was decided not to limit the number of vehicles. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. 1- PETITION OF W. E. CUNDIFF COMPANY, INC. REQUESING REZONING FROM RESIDENTIAL R-1 TO RESIDENTIAL R-3 OF A 1.64 ACRE TRACT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 24 AND CONTIGUOUS ON THE EAST WITH THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY PROPERTY IN THE VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. REZONING IS REQUESTED TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF A TRAVEL TRAILER SALES BUSINESS. CONTINUED Due to an error in the legal advertisement for this public hearing, Supervisor Minter moved to readvertise this matter in the proper manner for the February 14, 1984, meeting at County expense. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. 1 - REQUEST OF PAUL D. HOLLYFIELD FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ESTABLISH A CAMPGROUND ON A 30-ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF U. S. ROUTE 221 AND THE EAST SIDE OF VIRGINIA SECONDARY ROUTE889 ON BENT MOUNTAIN IN THE WINDSOR HILLS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT (CONTINUED TO JANAUARY 24, 1984, MEETING PURSUANT TO THE REQUEST OF ~ -., 1/10/84 :~ -f [5 OF PETITIONER'S ATTORNEY, AS MR. HOLLYFIELD WILL BE OUT OF TOWN.) CONTINUED I Supervisor Minter moved that this request be held over until the January 24, 1984, meeting, and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: CITIZEN COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS Mr. Bob Keniston, President of Roanoke County Education Association, commended the Board for its resolution to the members of the General Assembly regarding educational funding. Mr. Keniston gave a brief slide presentation reflecting the present dilema concerning the funding of public schools. Chairman Nickens asked the other members of the RCEA who were I present to identify themselves by standing. Mrs. Betty Desper and Mrs. Charlotte Wilson presented the 1982-1983 Annual Report for Total Action Against Poverty for the Board's information. Mrs. Desper thanked this Board and the two past members, Mr. Myers and Mrs. Johnson, for the cooperation and support received in the past. Mrs. Betty Desper then spoke as a citizen of the Catawba Magisterial District. She stated she was pleased to hear Supervisor McGraw show concern for the Catawba Magisterial District regarding inadequate park facilities and Mrs. Desper I volunteered her assistance. IN RE: REPORTS OF OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, AND COMMITTEES School Board - Supervisor Burton moved the following prepared resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 84-6 CONCURRING IN A CERTAIN RESOLUTION OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD RELATING TO LEGISLATIVE CONCERNS AND SETTING FORTH ~I ~I 1/10/84 C} "'f 6 1 r.) , A LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR THE ROANOKE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the Board of Supervisors, having heretofore expressly set forth a legislative program needed and necessary for Roanoke County to continue to provide and otherwise meet the needs and demands of the citizens of Roanoke county for governmental services, which said legislative program generally conforms to the legislative program fo the Roanoke County School Board as set forth in the resolution of the Roanoke County Schoo Board dated the 8th day of December, 1983, that said resolution of the Roanoke County School Board be, and hereby is, approved and generally concurred in by the Board; and 2. That an attested copy of this resolution be forthwith forwarded to the County delegation in the General Assembly of Virginia. Adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens NAYS: None Department of Public Facilities - Superintendent, John Hubbard, presented an oral report regarding flooding on Bradshaw Road. Mr. Hubbard stated the matter had been discussed with the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation and the Highway Department is looking into gettin some money from a special maintenance fund not a part of the County's secondary funds to replace the existing inadequate culverts with a single span bridge. A further report will be made when information is received from the Highway Department. Mr. Hubbard then submitted a report on a dumping problem at Mount Pleasant Boulevard and Route 116. This problem has been discussed with the Department of Highways and "No Dumping" signs have been placed at the site. The Highway Department will be monitoring that site and seeding in the sprin . Mr. Hubbard reported on the JLARC Study on 1/10/84 317 Maintenance and Construction Funds. He stated he had received a draft of the final report of this study and felt the County could support the findings of the study. Mr. Hubbard stated that at a recent briefing JLARC indicated the needs and recommendations of Roanoke County would not be addressed and that the General Assembly probably would not take any action on this report. He recommended a letter be sent to our area legislators and also to local governments, regarding the JLARC recommendations, particularly the allocation formula, to try to bring about some type of action. Supervisor Burton moved to concur with the staff recommendation of communicating with our local legislators as well as other local governments, and the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Hubbard's next report dealt with a change order to the Roanoke River Interceptor to provide for relocation of the proposed line to alleviate a problem of obtaining an easement across the property of Salem Concrete Products. Supervisor Burton moved the prepared resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 84-7 APPROVING ORDER NO.1 TO THE COUNTY'S CONTRACT WITH OVERMAN AND ASSOCIATES FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ROANOKE RIVER INTERCEPTOR, PROJECT 79-1-S BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That Change Order #1 to the County's contract with Overman and Associates for engineering services in connection with the construction of the Roanoke River Interceptor, Project 79-1-S, be, and hereby is, approved as herein set forth in the following words and figures, to-wit: Surveying and redesigning of interceptor to rum in front of the Salem Concrete Products manufacturing plant Add $2,500.00 2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to execute Change Order #1 upon a form approved by the County Attorney. 1/10/84 318~ Adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens NAYS: None Mr. Hubbard submitted an information report on the costs and estimated time schedules for installation of street lights at various locations throughout the County. Mr. Hubbard recommended approval of the expansion of telephone service to the Roanoke County Administration Center based on a study conducted by C & P Telephone Company. Supervisor Brittle moved the following prepared resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 84-8 ACCEPTING CERTAIN PROPOSALS RELATING TO EXPANSION OF TELEPHONE SERVICE IN THE ROANOKE COUNTY ADMINISTRATION CENTER BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That those certain proposals to expand telephone service into and out of the Roanoke County Administration Cente by the addition of four incoming trunks and two out-going trunk for a total cost of $4,411.97 as set forth in the following wor s and figures, to-wit: UCS Installations $2,220.00 C & P Installations 315.97 Monthly charges (5 months) to C & P 1,876.00 Total costs $4,411.97 be, and such proposals hereby are, ACCEPTED; and 2. That the County Administrator be, and hereby is, authorized and directed to execute such agreements as may be necessary in the premises, the same to be upon form approved by the County Attorney; and 3. That the General Appropriation Resolution of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 14, 1983, be, and same hereby is, amended as follows to become effective January 10, 1984: ~ 1/10/84 319 DESCRIPTION Class: Fund: Fund: Dept: Dept: Class: Fund: Object: AYES: NAYS: ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE (DECREASE) Expenditure Capital Projects 16-6-60000-00000 $4412 General Fund Transfer to Capital Projects Fund 03-6-09316-90016 Unappropriated $4412 ($4412) 03-6-99999-99999 Revenues Capital Projects Transfer from General 16-5-51030-00000 $4412 Adopted by the following roll call vote: Supervisor Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens None Mr. Hubbard submitted a report on the need to install semi-public telephones at seven of the County parks for emergency and general use by the public. Supervisor Brittle moved to the following prepared resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 84-9 AUTHORIZING THE INSTALLATION OF CERTAIN TELEPHONES IN CERTAIN PARKS FOR EMERGENCY AND GENERAL USE BY THE PUBLIC County, Virginia, as follows: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke in Roanoke County as follows: Whispering Pines, Arnold Burton, 1. That telephones be installed in those certain parks Hidden Valley, Oak Grove, Walrond, Penn Forest, and Mt. Pleasant; and and/or recreation clubs to pay for the installation of said 2. That the agreement of certain civic organizations telephones in said parks at a cost of $80.00 per installation be, and same hereby is, approved as follows: Cave Spring Optimist - Burton Park - $80.00 Cave Spring Optimist - Whispering pines Park - $80.00 Cave Spring American Little League - Hidden Valley Park - $80.00 Cave Spring American Little League - Oak Grove Park - $80.00 North Roanoke Recreation Club - Walrond Park - $80.00 ,- 1/10/84 3201 Cave Spring National Little League - Penn Forest Park - $80.00 Mt. Pleasant Recreation Club - Mt. Pleasant Park - $80.00 2. That the County be, and hereby is, authorized to expenè the monthly cost of the telephone service hereinabove authorize¿ to be installed at a cost of $18.00 per phone per month; said phones to be installed in said parks on or before April 1, 1984; and 3. That the General Appropriation Resolution of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 14, 1983, be, and same hereby is, amended as follows to become effective January 10, 1984: DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE (DECREASE) Class: Fund: Dept: Expenditures General Parks & Recreation 03-6-07100-52030 $432 Dept: Unappropriated 03-6-99999-99999 ($432) Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens NAYS: None Mr. Hubbard submitted an information report on the Revised Airport Noise Study. He stated the Airport Advisory Commission recommended that Roanoke City apply for FAA and DOA grants to initiate a soundproofing program. The study basically indicated there were no noise problems in Roanoke County. He stated, however, a new study might indicate a need for soundproofing or the purchase of properties in Roanoke County. Chairman Nickens expressed his disappointment that the study die not reflect the problem of the Roanoke County citizens in that area. Department of Fiscal Management - Superintendent, John Chambliss, submitted a report requesting authorization to purchase data processing equipment for the Sheriff's Department. Supervisor Brittle moved the following prepared resolution: '" ',3 ,') 1 (. ¡.;;", ~ 1/10/84 RESOLUTION NO. 84-10 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF DATA PROCESSING EQUIPMENT FOR THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the purchase of a data processing terminal and printer from Hewlett Packard for use in the Sheriff's Department at a cost not to exceed $5,094.00, be, and hereby is, APPROVED; and 2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract upon a form approved by the County Attorney for the purchase this equipment. Adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisor Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens NAYS: None Mr. Chambliss presented a report regarding purchase of a disk drive for the Hewlett Packard Computer System. Supervisor Brittle moved to adopt the following prepared resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 84-11 AUTHORIZING SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF A DISK DRIVE FOR THE HEWLETT PACKARD COMPUTER SYSTEM BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the sole source purchase of a disk drive for the Hewlett Packard Computer System from Hewlett Packard in the amount of $21,181.60, be, and hereby is, approved; and 2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract upon a form approved by the County Attorney for the purchase of this equipment. Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens NAYS: None Department of Deve1opmentn- Superintendent, Timothy Gubala, submitted a report regarding recent controversy surrounding the development of a site by Mr. H. B. Turner in the Catawba Magisterial District of Roanoke County. Mr. Gubala /..-- 1/10/84 3' ') ') ., {..,¡. {...J stated that the Sheriff's Department and the Commonwealth's Attorney offices are investigating complaints that Mr. Turner's development is disturbing gravesites. Mr. Gubala further stated that Mr. Turner had received a copy of the Soil and Erosion Ordinance and a copy of a letter from Mr. John Hubbard regarding violations of that ordinance. Mr. Turner's deed does not mentio the cemetary, however, past deeds do mention a one-quarter acre cemetary on the property although it is not located on any survel,. The highway department is investigating alleged damages to bridges and roads as a result of the earth moving activities. Personnel - no report. County Administrator - presented a memorandum relative to the activities of the cooperative committee between VACo/VML regarding telephone rates. Mr. Flanders stated that a letter from Montgomery County Administrator regarding a pump station which Montgomery County Public Service Authority wishes to locate in Roanoke County will be continued until the January 24 meeting. The County Administrator recommended adopted of the appropriation resolution needed to complete the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center close out. RESOLUTION NO. 84-12 On motion of Supervisor Burton, the General Appropriation of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 14, 1983 be, and the same hereby is, amended as follows to become effective January lO, 1984. DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE (DECREASE) Class: Fund: Dept: Object: Expenditures General Miscellaneous Contribution to Civic Center 03-6-09105-56040 $106,907 Dept: Unappropriated Balance 03-6-99999-99999 ($106,907) To allocate money owed to the City of Salem for the first installment due on the sale of the Civic Center. Adopted by the following roll call vote: 'Ì> G) ~!'.'l ;) f"¿ ,) I I I ~ 1/10/84 AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens NAYS: None Mr. Flanders wished to hold over a report on standardization of committee and commission appointments. Mr. Flanders recommended adoption of the following prepared resolution. Supervisor McGraw moved to adopt the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 84-13 TERMINATING ROANOKE COUNTY'S PARTICIPATION IN BOTH THE SALEM/ROANOKE COUNTY CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION AND ITS INSURANCE COMMITTEE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the Board, having heretofore divested itself of any and all interest in the Salem/Roanoke County Civic Center, does hereby terminate any and all participation by and on behalf of the County of Roanoke in both the Civic Center Commission and its Insurance Committee; and 2. That an attested copy of this resolution be forthwith forwarded to the Salem/Roanoke County Civic Center Commission. Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisor Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens NAYS: None Mr. Flanders submitted a report on the time table for the vinton Library remodeling and requested authorization to proceed with advertising for retention of a contractor and authorization to interview candidates for the "clerk of the works" position to supervise the project. Mr. Flanders asked that the Board plan to have a Board session on January 31, 1984, at 11:30 a.m. to interview contractors for replacing the roof at the Vinton Library. Mr. Flanders further stated the time table called for construction to begin on February 1, 1984. Supervisor Brittle moved to proceed with the County Administrator's recommendations, except for setting January 31, 1984, as the date to interview contractors, and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. ~ r 2~ 1/10/84 Mr. Flanders recommended adoption of a resolution supporting location of the Virginia Horse Center in the Roanoke Valley. Supervisor Minter moved to adopt the following prepared resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 84-14 IN SUPPORT OF LOCATION OF THE VIRGINIA HORSE CENTER IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY I BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the Joint Legislative Subcommittee to study the feasibility of establishing a Virginia Horse Center is in th~ process of selecting a location for the Virginia Horse Center; and 2. That the Virginia Horse Center will be a year-roun~ facility hosting state, regional, and national equestrian shows and events and offer horse sales and auctions as a permanent feature; and 3. That the facilities will consist of 4,500-5,000 I seat indoor show arena, 800-1,200 seat sales pavilion and stable for 500 horses; and 4. That Virginia is one of the top horse producing states in the country yet lacks adequate show and sales facilities; and 5. That a site is available near Exit 43 (Hollins) of Interstate Route 81 which provides unique visibility, excellent ground transportation access for participants, and convenient ai access for judges and spectators; and 6. That the Roanoke Valley has been host to the largest horse show in Virginia over the past eleven years; and 7. That the eventual direct economic impact of the I Virginia Horse Center will be in excess of $10 million annually, and its indirect economic impact is estimated at over $30 mil1icl annually; and 8. That the Virginia Horse Center will serve as a destination and as such enhance Valley-wide tourism income; and ~ ~ì ') 1'::: ..} 4.1 ...~) ~ 1/10/84 ~-'~-~.'_.." ._------,-_.._...>_.._.__..,--"--~-~-------.._-_._-_.-----_.._--_._.._-,-_._--~--~_._._------"--_._----- 9. That the Board of Supervisors urges the Joint I I I Legislative Subcommittee to locate the Virginia Horse Center at ehe proposed Roanoke Valley site. Adopted by the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens NAYS: None Included with the adoption of Resolution No. 84-14 the Board urges organization of a Valley-wide committee including representatives of the County and other municipal bodies and the business community to make a study and in-depth report on the matter. Mr. Flanders made available to the media and public in attendance at the meeting a schedule outlining the days the County offices are closed and also the refuse collection schedule for the information of the citizens. Mr. Flanders called the attention of the Board to a matter under Appointments regarding the Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley Community Services Board. Mr. Flanders advised the Board that due to a prior agreement with the City of Salem, City of Roanoke, and Botetourt County, Roanoke County would relinquish one of its seats on the Community Services Board in order to allow Botetourt County full representation. Therefore, only one appointee need be named to this Community Services Board. Chairman Nickens suggested this matter be held over to a future meeting. Mr. Flanders recommended approval of a prepared resolution adding positions to the staff of the County Assessor's office. Supervisor Minter moved the following prepared resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 84-15 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 83-104 APPROVING THE CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN FOR THE 1983-84 FISCAL YEAR BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: - ~ ~ (\ (;?¡ 6 ' .~ 1/10/84 1. That Resolution No. 83-104 setting forth the classification and pay plan for the 1983-84 fiscal year be amended as follows: Grade 20 Department Number I 035 Account Clerk I County Assessor 1 2 Grade 36 Department Number I; I Appraiser III County Assessor 1 2. That the amendments to Resolution 83-104 herein SEt out shall be in full force and effect from and after January 16, 1984; and 3. That the General Appropriation of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 14, 1983, be, and same hereby is, amendec as follows to become effective January 16, 1984: I' Ii :1 ¡ DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE (DECREASE) I Class: Fund: Dept: Expenditures General County Assessor 03-6-01210-10010 $10,065 Dept: Object: Employee Benefits Reserve for Reclassifi- cation 03-6-09102-10015 ($10,065) Adopted on the following roll call vote: AYES: Supervisors Brittle, Burton, McGraw, Minter, Nickens NAYS: None Mr. Flanders announced that Roanoke County is the recipient of a $200,000 grant from the Commission on Recreation for improvement of County park entrances. Mr. Flanders commended the staff, John Hubbard, Gary Huff, Darrell Shell and I John Peters, who were involved in developing the grant application and securing these funds for Roanoke County. The Board was advised by Mr. Flanders that the Bid Committee viewed the electrical situation at the new County Courthouse and that proposals will come before the Board at the r ~; January 24 meeting. ~I ~ 1/10/84 () Ç) ~7 f...J ~" IN RE: APPOINTMENTS Chairman Nickens notified the Board that, Mrs. Rebecca Price, the representative from the vinton Magisterial District I representative on the Court Service Unit Advisory Council/Youth and Family Services Advisory Board had resigned. Chairman Nickens recommended Dr. J. Andrew Archer, 4039 Pebble Drive, Roanoke, Virginia 24014 to serve as the Vinton representative until the expiration of the two-year term which is March 22, 1984. Supervisor Brittle moved to appoint Dr. Archer to fill the unexpired term of Rebecca Price. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. Supervisor McGraw moved that Mrs. Paula Winstead be appointed for a four-year term beginning January 1, 1984, to serve on the Library Board from the Catawba Magisterial District, and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. I Supervisor Minter established the Hollins Advisory Planning Commission and appointed the following members to this Commission: Carolyn J. Flippin, 2343 Coachman Circle, N.E.; Bobby J. Wade, RFD 1; Steve Roberts, 6340 Greenway Drive, N.W.; M. E. Hiler, 7007 Northway Drive, N.W.; Arthur G. Trout, 333 Hedge1awn Avenue, N.W.; and, as Chairman, Warren Campbell, 5711 Me1bourn Drive, N.W. Supervisor Minter moved that Mr. Bob Lee Johnson be appointed to serve on the Roanoke County Planning Commission from the Hollins Magisterial District for a four-year term beginning in January, 1984. The motion carried on a unanimous voice vote. Supervisor McGraw requested that the Superintendent of Fiscal Management investigate obtaining rubber magnetized signs I for their vehicles to identify them as Roanoke County vehicles when being used on official County business. IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Minter moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to Code of Virginia, Section 2.1-344 (a), (1), (2), (4), and (6) to discuss personnel, real estate, industrial ~ ~ 1/ 10/84 () ~ o development, and legal matters. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: OPEN SESSION Motion by Supervisor Minter to return to Open Session I at 10:50 p.m. Mr. Homer Duff of the Roanoke County School Board, presented information about the Vehicle Service Facility. The County Board received the Roanoke County School Board approval of said facility and directed that a resolution be prepared for the January 24 County Board meeting for the balance to be taken from the1984-85 budget. IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Supervisor Brittle to go into Executive Session at 11:18 p.m. to discuss personnel matters pursuant to Section 2.1-344 (a) (1). The motion carried by a unanimous voice I vote. IN RE: OPEN SESSION Motion by Supervisor Brittle to return to Open Session at 12:00 midnight, and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: ADJOURNMENT Motion by Supervisor Brittle to adjourn at 12:01 a.m., and the motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. c~(: I