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11/27/1984 - Regular ~ 2t¡ 9 I Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Roanoke County Administration Center 3738 Brambleton Avenue, SW Roanoke, Virginia 24015 November 27, 1984 The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day at the Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the fourth Tuesday, and the second regularly scheduled meeting of the month of November, 1984. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Nickens called the meeting to order at 3:09 I p.m. The roll call was taken. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Harry C. Nickens, Vice Chairman Athena E. Burton; Supervisors Steven A. McGraw, and Alan H. Brittle MEMBERS ABSENT: Supervisor Gary J. Minter IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Brittle moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.1-334 (a) (1), (2), (4), and (6). The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Supervisor Gary J. Minter arrived during Executive Session at 3:15 p.m. I IN RE: OPEN SESSION Supervisor McGraw moved to return to Open Session at 3:28 p.m. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. ~ ~ r 280 ...... ,. ,........, ,n.I"'\" -.- -- Work Session - Oral Report on Public Service Center - Mr. Frye of VVKR presented two master plans for the Public Service Center to the Board. It was the recommendation of the staff to approve Master Plan I. Supervisor Minter moved to authorize VVKR to establish priorities, secure the area, and prepare it for development, and to set out cost elements. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Work Session - Budget Work Schedule - Diane Hyatt, Department of Fiscal Management, presented the Budget Work Schedule to the Board. Mrs. Burton requested that a summarization of the new equipment being requested by the departments, any decreases or additions to personnel in each department including cost decreases or additions brought on by personnel be included. Dr. Nickens requested that the public hearing scheduled for April 9, 1985 to discuss the proposed budget be changed to a public forum to be held after the March 19, 1985 Board meeting. Supervisor Burton also suggested that consideration be given to establish matching funds not only in Parks and Recreation but in other areas where County residents may want to match funds with the County for improvements in their neighborhood. Chairman Nickens stated that the Board did concur with the budget schedule. Supervisor Minter inquired about the revenue projections. Chairman Nickens reported that these projections would be delivered January 11, 1985, to the County Administrator. Work Session - Storm Water Control in Fort Lewis Village - John Hubbard presented maps to the Board and showed where new drainage pipes are needed. IN RE: REPORTS OF CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Finance Board Meeting - Alfred C. Anderson, Roanoke County Treasurer, presented a recommendation to the Board. John - ~ 'I , I i ! I ¡ I, I i I Ii ~ I II L II II Î ¡ I I I -- -.., November 27, 1984 2~ 1 Chambliss, Superintendent of Fiscal Management has also sent a concurring recommendation to the Board. Both of these I recommendations are to award the contract providing for bank services beginning July 1, 1985 and running for two consecutive fiscal years to Dominion Bank. Mr. Anderson reported that the present contract does not expired until June 30, 1985, and suggested that this item be held until the December 18, 1984, meeting so that he could bring all of the return bids for the Board's review. Chairman Nickens requested Paul Mahoney to review the specs so all banks will be assured that the bid process is being followed legally. Chairman Nickens also requested that this be brought before the Board again on December 18, 1984. Supervisor Minter moved to allow the staff to advertise for a public hearing to be held on December 18, 1984, on raising the income limits to the maximum allowed under state I law for citizens over 65 or permanently or totally disabled. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: RECESS Chairman Nickens called for a dinner recess at 5:35 p.m. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER Chairman Nickens called the regular meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. The roll call was taken. I MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Harry C. Nickens; Vice-Chairman Athena E. Burton; Supervisors Gary J. Minter, Steven A. McGraw, and Alan H. Brittle MEMBERS ABSENT: None IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES - ~ ~ 282 November 27, 1984 The invocation was given by the Reverend Wilfred M. Mayton of Woodlawn united Methodist Church. The Pledge of I Allegiance was recited by all present. IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA Supervisor Brittle requested that Item 12 be removed from the Consent Agenda. Chairman Nickens requested that Items 7 and 18 be removed and Supervisor Burton requested that Item 14 be removed. Supervisor Burton moved to approve the Consent Agenda with the deletion of the Items listed above. RESOLUTION NO. 84-197 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS ITEM F - CONSENT AGENDA I 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 November 27, 1984, designated as Item F - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1 through 15, inclusive, as follows: 1. Letter from Maggie Robertson, Executive Director, Roanoke Valley SPCA, dated October 27, 1984, commending Kenneth Hogan, Animal Control Officer for his work. 2. Letter from Shockley D. Gardner, Jr. Virginia Water and Sewer Assistance Authority, dated October 30, 1984 announcing a services of community meetings around the state. 3. Letter from F. C. Altizer, Jr. Department of Highways and Transportation dated November 7, 1984, pertaining to intersection of Route 221 anc Roselawn Road and Ranchcrest Drive. I 4. Minutes of the Regional Cable Television Committee held on Friday, October 19, 1984. 5. Letter from C. L. Reynolds, Appalachian Power Company dated November 13 asking for approval of street lighting rates for Roanoke County. 6. Letter from Randy Austin, Transportation Safety Commission dated November 7, 1984, to Fred C. Altizer, requesting the Department of Highways - ~ ~ November 27, 1984 263 and Transportation to lower the speed limit of Route 24, east of vinton. 7. Letter dated November 2, 1984 from Senator Paul Trible, u. S. Senate, announcing approval of a flood control project for Roanoke City by the Army Corps of Engineers. I 8. Memorandum from Bayse E. Wilson, Superintendent of Roanoke County Schools, dated November 14, 1984 pertaining to an effort to divert Literary funds to offset a decline in federal funds. 9. Bid Reports for the following: a. Building for Mason's Cove Rescue Squad. b. Radio Equipment. c. Radio - miscellaneous. - Resolution. 10. Financial Statements for the period ending October 1984. I 11. Letter dated November 13, 1984 from Randolph M. Smith, Clerk of Salem City Council to Leo Buckley, Jr., Mental Health Services of Roanoke Valley announcing confirmation by the Salem City Council of Mrs. Nancy F. Canova, Mr. Raymond Robrecht and Mr. Henry Woodward as at-large members of the MHSRV Board of Directors. 12. Memorandum from Sheriff o. S. Foster to Mr. Alan H. Brittle, dated November 14, 1984 pertaining to decal road checks. 13. Letter from Mary F. Parker, Roanoke City Clerk to Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr. Roanoke City Attorney requesting a public hearing to set a maximum rate of $7.50 for basic cable television service. 14. Letter from Robert E. Glenn, dated November 14, 1984, announcing that Roanoke Valley Cablevision consents to reduce the maximum rate for cable service to $7.50. - Resolution. 15. Appropriation of money for new positions and necessary equipment for the Sheriff's Department that were approved by the Board of Supervisors on October 9, 1984. - Resolution. 2. That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized I 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 Burton and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Minter, Burton, McGraw, Brittle, and Nickens. NAYS: None. - ~ ~ 284 November 27, 1984 RESOLUTION 84-197.A ACCEPTING CERTAIN BIDS MADE TO ROANOKE COUNTY SET FORTH AS FOLLOWS BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke I County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That those certain bids set forth as follows in the following words and figures be, and hereby are, accepted, 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, to-wit: a. Construction of a metal (pole) building to house the ambulance used by the Mason Cove Rescue Squad - Dane Construction Company in the amount of $3,500. b. Purchase of radio equipment to be used by the Mason Cove Rescue Squad and for back-up use within the County Rescue Squad service as follows: i. Life pak-5 difibrillating unit to be used by the Mason Cove Rescue Squad from Physio Control in the amount of $7,410 plus $21.27 shipping costs. ii. Two APCOR radio units to be used in the advanced life support rescue vehicles at Mason Cove Rescue Squad and as a backup for all County rescue squads to be located at the Cave Spring Rescue Squad in the amount of $15,802. I c. Purchase of 36 mobile radios to be used within various County departments - from Erie Electronics of Buffalo, NY, in the amount of $5,000. 2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to execute the necessary documents on behalf of Roanoke County upon a form approved by the County Attorney; and 3. That all other bids are hereby rejected and the Clerk is directed to so notify such bidders and express the County's appreciation for the submission of their bids. On motion of Supervisor Burton and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Minter, Burton, McGraw, Brittle, and Nickens. NAYS: None. RESOLUTION 84-197.B AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE LEGAL NOTICES AND ADVERTISEMENT TO AMEND CABLE TV ORDINANCE I BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That staff is hereby directed to prepare the appropriate legal notices and advertisement in order to schedule a public hearing for December 18, 1984, to adopt an ordinance amending paragraph 10 of the Cable TV Franchise Ordinance No. 1178 to reduce the maximum monthly charge for the first set ---- ~ ~ November 27, 1984 2 }_;,;;.}'.... \. ~- ;; residential basic service and one set commercial basic service from $9.00 to $7.50. On motion of Supervisor Burton and the following recorded vote: I AYES: Supervisors Minter, Burton, McGraw, Brittle, and Nickens NAYS: None Resolution Number 84-197.C On IIDtion ma.de by Supervisor Burton, the General Appropriation Resolution of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 14, 1983 be, and is the same hereby amended as follows to became effective : INCREASE DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER (DECREASE) Class: Expenditures I Fund: General Fund Dept: Policing & Investigating Object: Salaries 03-6-03102-10010 $ 40,664 2,846 4,729 1,428 410 1,000 1,000 7,000 22,000 FICA - Employers Contribution 03-6-03102-20010 VSRS - Employers Contribution 03-6-03102-20020 HI - Employers Contribution 03-6-03102-20050 LI - Employers Contribution 03-6-03102-20060 Guns, Holsters, Badges 03-6-03102-54095 Uniforms/Wearing Apparel 03-6-03102-54100 Radios (New) 03-6-03102-70030 Motor Vehicles (New) 03-6-03102-70050 Dept: Employee Benefits I Object: Reserve for New positions 03-6-09102-10016 (50,077) Dept: Contingent Balance 03-6-99999-99999 (31,000) To appropriate IIDney for the new positions (and the necessary Equipnent) approved by the Compensation Board for the Sheriff's Department (1 Clerk Typist ~ I~ ~ tj) ~-~. ~- (,;.-J¡ ')1 ~.) November 27, 1984 II, 2 Court Bailiffs, and 2 Deputy Sheriffs), that were approved by the Board of Supervisors on October 9, 1984. On motion of Supervisor Burton and the following recorded vo e: I AYES: Supervisors Minter, Burton, McGraw, Brittle, and Nickens. NAYS: None. Supervisor Burton inquired as to why a public hearing had to be held regarding the Cable Television (Item 14-Consent Agenda). Paul Mahoney, County Attorney, stated that it was to amend the franchise ordinance adopted by the Board to amend Section 10 which deals with rates and charges. Under Virginia law to amend this ordinance the Board must approve another ordinance or take similar action. Supervisor Minter moved to hold a public hearing on December 18 to reduce the maximum rate of cable service to $7.50 and to increase the business license fee to five percent (5%). The motion carried by a unanimous I voice vote. Supervisor Minter moved that at the appropriate time, the Board allow the County Attorney to advertise to amend the Franchise Tax Ordinance to increase the fee to five percent (5%). The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Chairman Nickens requested that Mr. Mahoney report back to the Board to define "effective competition" in the Cable Television ordinance. He also asked Mr. Mahoney to research and define "obscene programming" concerning Cable Television. Supervisor Brittle commented on the decal enforcement efforts (Item 12-Consent). Mr. Brittle commented that these efforts have created additional sales of 22,000 decals which Chairman Nickens commented on the recent effort to I creates an additional $56,700. divert Literary funds to offset a decline in federal funds (Item 8-Consent Agenda). Chairman Nickens reported that this could cause considerable delay in school construction projects within the County and with the Board's concurrence would like to go on - ~ ~ November 27, 1984 2ö i'l record opposing legislation. Supervisor Minter moved to go on record opposing this legislation. The motion carried by a I unanimous voice vote. Chairman Nickens also commented on the plans of the Army Corps of Engineers to spend $21 million to widen a 10 mile stretch of the Roanoke River in the City of Roanoke for the purpose of installing a flood warning system, construct three small flood walls, replace two low bridges, and to construct a 9 mile recreational trail. Supervisor Minter stated that he opposed the spending of these funds because the use of the funds will in no way help the flooding problems in Roanoke County. IN RE: PROCLAMATIONS AND RESOLUTIONS I Chairman Nickens presented a resolution thanking George Seib for his service on the Industrial Development Authority. Mr. Seib was present to accept the resolution. Supervisor McGraw moved for approval of the resolution. RESOLUTION 84-198 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO GEORGE SEIB FOR HIS MANY YEARS SERVICE ON THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, George Seib was appointed to serve from the Catawba Magisterial District on the Roanoke County Industrial Development Authority on February 25, 1975; and WHEREAS, George Seib served with distinction for approximately 10 years; and I WHEREAS, during his service on the Industrial Development Authority, Mr. Seib acted as Secretary to the Authority and made significant contributions to the economic growth and development of Roanoke County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County on behalf of itself and the citizens of Roanoke County hereby expresses its appreciation and ~ I~ '-' v 8 ,::'..' ~ .., { I""IØ~' .. November 27, 1984 commends George Seib for his many years of service on the Industrial Development Authority. On motion of Supervisor McGraw and the following recorded vote: I AYES: Supervisors Minter, Burton, McGraw, Brittle, and Nickens. NAYS: None Chairman Nickens presented a resolution congratulating vinton on its 100th Anniversary. Supervisor Minter moved for approval of the prepared resolution. RESOLUTION 84-199 EXPRESSING CONGRATULATIONS TO THE TOWN OF VINTON ON ITS 100TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, on March 17, 1884, the General Assembly of Virginia granted a charter establishing the Town of vinton as a separate political subdivision located within Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, during its 100 year existence the Town of vinton, both as a separate political subdivision and as part of Roanoke County, has made many significant contributions to both I the citizens of the Town and the citizens of Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of vinton has determined and proclaimed 1984 as the centennial year for the Town of vinton to be called the vintennial in order to properly honor the Town of vinton and its many outstanding citizens, both past and present, who have made so many outstanding contributions to the quality of life in the Town of Vinton and Roanoke County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that it does hereby express its most genuine and sincere congratulations to the Town of Vinton, its Council, and its citizens on its Vintennial celebration celebrating the 100 years of the Town's most distinguished I existence and does further express its sincere appreciation to the Town and its many citizens, both past and present, who have made many substantial contributions to the quality of life in both the Town of vinton and in Roanoke County. - ~ ~ November 27, 1984 2~9 I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Roanoke County, in commending and congratulating the Town if vinton for its most successful past 100 years, looks forward to continued meaningful cooperation in providing essential and necessary governmental services for all our citizens for the next 100 years. On motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Supervisors Minter, Burton, McGraw, Brittle, and Nickens None Chairman Nickens presented a Proclamation declaring December, 1984, as Virginia Reading Month. I PRO C LAM A T ION WHEREAS, reading undergirds excellence in critical and creative thinking, enhances intellectual and personal development, and serves as a medium for the continuous and expanding learning expected in an information-based technological society; and WHEREAS, Virginia Reading Month has proven to be a uniquely successful avenue for stimulating public interest in the improvement and enjoyment of reading; and WHEREAS, the observance of Virginia Reading Month has resulted in the unparalleled cooperation of the business, industrial, civic, and lay community in support of a statewide educational endeavor; and WHEREAS, reading is a leisure and learning pursuit of value to adults, adolescents, and children in lifelong educational and personal endeavors. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Harry C. Nickens, Chairman of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, do hereby designate the month of December, 1984, as VIRGINIA READING MONTH I ~ ~ ~ O· ~) ~J ~v November 27, 1984 and I urge all citizens to personally participate in statewide and community efforts to promote and enhance the enjoyment, extension, and improvement of reading. Chairman Nickens presented a resolution congratulating I ITT Corporation on its 25th Anniversary in Roanoke County. Supervisor Minter moved to approve the prepared resolution. RESOLUTION 84-200 CONGRATULATING ITT CORPORATION ON ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY IN ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, International Telephone and Telegraph Corporation (ITT) located one of its electronic components manufacturing divisions in the Roanoke Valley approximately 25 years ago; and WHEREAS, over the past quarter century this manufacturing division has experienced tremendous growth and WHEREAS, in 1973 Roanoke County became the headquarters I expansion; and of ITT's new operating division - Electro-Optical Products Division, the main production facility for optical fibers; and WHEREAS, this division has continued to expand its technological and industrial base in Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, ITT has recently commenced an exciting technological breakthrough involving the construction of a multi-million dollar research facility and center in Roanoke County for the custom design of gallium arsenide integrated circuits for military and commercial customers. WHEREAS, the ITT division in Roanoke County is the largest producer of night vision devices in the world, it is the I leading company in North America for fiber optic development and production for use by telecommunications companies, and it is a part of the ITT Defense - Space Group which is a leader in the development and manufacturer of advanced radar and surveillance systems, electronic defense, navigation, night vision, fiber - optic and communications systems. ~ ~ November 27, 1984 2~1 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County hereby congratulates ITT I Corporation on its 25th anniversary in Roanoke County and salutes ITT for its numerous innovative technological breakthroughs and achievements. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County commends ITT on the significant economic, social and cultural contributions it has made to our community. On motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Minter, Burton, McGraw, Brittle, and Nickens. NAYS: None. IN RE: REPORTS OF OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS AND COMMITTEES Industrial Development Authority - Chairman Nickens I reported that the letter dated October 22, 1984, from Edward A. Natt, requesting a public hearing by the Industrial Development Authority on the HCMF Partnership would be heard at a later date. Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley - Ms. Sue Ivey was present on behalf of the Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley. She reported that Roanoke County has contributed $63,929 to Mental Health Services. After matching the contribution of the County with State and Federal funds, Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley provided $467,215 worth of service to the Roanoke County citizens. These funds were used in the following areas: mental health, mental retardation, and substance abuse programs. I Public Facilities - John Hubbard, Superintendent of Public Facilities, recommended that Winesap Drive and McIntosh Lane be accepted into the Secondary Highway System. Mr. Hubbard also recommended the approval of a reimbursement contract, at no cost to the County, to enlarge a water line in Hunting Hills. Supervisor Minter moved for approval of both recommendations. ~ ~ ~ 2~2 November 27, 1984 RESOLUTION 84-214 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A WATER REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH BOONE, BOONE, & LOEB, INC., DEVELOPERS OF HUNTING HILLS PLACE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke I County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That Roanoke County is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a water reimbursement agreement with Boone, Boone, and Loeb, Inc. for the installation of a ten-inch off-site water line in Hunting Hills Place; and 2. That the agreement be upon form approved by the County Attorney. On motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Minter, Burton, McGraw, Brittle, and Nickens NAYS: None. Mr. Hubbard also backgrounded the Board on the status of the Building Improvement Program with VVKR. Roanoke County landscaping, future needs of all Roanoke County facilities. The I has a contract with VVKR to inspect the structure, appearance, handicapped inspections have been completed and are presently proceeding with the other inspections. The written waiver from HEW concerning Catawba School has been received. Department of Development - Mr. Tim Gubala reported on the Hollins Community Block Grant on behalf of Rob Stalzer, Department of Planning. He reported that the County did not receive approval on the application for the Competitive Community Development Block Grant funding, however, another possibility of funding is available for Community Development Block Grants. The deadline for these applications is June 1, 1985. Mr. Stalzer has studied the requirements for this application and believes that I the County has a good chance of receiving this grant. Mr. Gubala requested that his report on the Industrial Development Bond allocations be held over until December 18, 1984. - ~ ~ November 27, 1984 2~3 Mr. Gubala also reported that Roanoke County will have a display at Tanglewood Mallon Friday evening, November 30, from I 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, December 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Department of Fiscal Management - Mr. John Chambliss, Superintendent of Fiscal Management, reported that the Data Processing Steering Committee heard a presentation from Joe Elkins, a partner of the Washington, D.C. office of Peat, Marwick & Mitchell, on the potential of establishing a task force to study the Data Processing needs of Roanoke County. Their evaluation will include hardware, existing programs, and ways of automating the applications of the various offices. A task force of managerial personnel within the general County offices and schools. A study should be completed by the end of March 1985 so it can be included within the budget process. Mr. Chambliss I recommended that the County Administrator be authorized to expand the scope of the audit contract with Peat, Marwick & Mitchell to include the management services of Joe Elkins and members of his staff to assist the task force in the study of Data Processing needs. It was also recommended that the Data Processing members of the Management Advisory Council assist in the review. Mr. Chambliss also presented a list of surplus vehicles that he recommended be disposed of at the Roanoke County Auction. It was also reported that three vehicles that had earlier been identified as surplus are needed in other departments and he recommends that the Board retain them. Supervisor Minter moved for authorization to release titles to the listed surplus I vehicles. The motion carried by a unanimous roll vote. VEHICLES TO BE SOLD 1. BG902 66 Dodge flat bed 2. U761 79 GMC pickup 3 . U786 79 Dodge pickup 4. U798 78 Ford pickup ~ u ".. r..) t~ 4 ¡~,~iL¡)' "'"T '>7 lQALl 5. 72110 72 Ford station wagon 6. 77030 77 Ford pickup 7 . 78126 78 Ford sedan I 8 . 79115 79 Chrysler sedan 9. 79108 79 Chrysler sedan 10. 78112 78 Plymouth sedan 11. 78127 78 Ford sedan 12. 78120 78 Plymouth sedan 13. 70200 70 Ford sedan 14. 77100 77 Ford station wagon 15. 77117 77 Plymouth sedan 16. 78125 78 Ford sedan 17. D75300 75 Dodge ambulance 18. E69220 69 Ford van TO BE RETAINED I 1. BG931 75 Ford pickup 2 . BG911 73 Dodge pickup 3 . MP206 75 Ford pickup Personnel - Keith Cook, Superintendent of Personnel, reported on the Employee Christmas Luncheon. The luncheon will be held on December 18, 1984, at the Holiday Inn-Airport from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Invitations will be distributed on Friday with the payroll checks. County Attorney - No report. County Administrator - Mr. Flanders, County I Administrator, reported that the report on the contract for the SPCA would be heard as a work session on December 18, 1984. Mr. Flanders also reminded everyone that the Board meeting dates for December have been changed. The first meeting will be December 4, 1984, at vinton Town Council Chambers. The second meeting will be December 18, 1984. - ~ ~ November 27, 1984 2~ 5 I Mr. Flanders also reported that Roanoke County has worked with other units of government developing a program of negotiation with C & P regarding rates for municipal governments. The steering committee has received a letter from the Vice-President of C & P reporting that they will not negotiate with the municipalities. They will be attempting to secure authority through the legislature to have municipal rates set by the State Corporation Commission. Mr. Flanders also requested an Executive Session before adjournment. IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS I Supervisor Minter - Requested an update on the Hollins Community Park at the staff's convenience. Supervisor Minter also requested a follow-up on the adult home restrictions regarding Hollins Manor. Supervisor Minter reported on the clean up at Carvins Creek. Neighborhood volunteers and members of the Court Community Corrections Program have been working on the clean up for the past five weeks clearing brush. Supervisor Minter expressed his appreciation to these people and Susan McGill from Senator Warner's office. Supervisor Burton - Expressed concern on zoning ordinance in R-3 concerning the 20 feet of yard space on the rear and side of buildings. Supervisor Burton is concerned because many of the builders claim the 20 feet even if it is straight down a hill and feels that the 20 feet should be "usable land". Supervisor Minter moved to refer this to staff to study. The I motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. Supervisor McGraw - No report. Supervisor Brittle - Requested the Department of Public Facilities to update him at a later date on closing Knowles Drive and Arlington to truck traffic. ~ ~ "..- 2~ 6 November 27, 1984 Supervisor Brittle asked the County Administrator what had been done on View Avenue. Another accident occurred during the previous week. Mr. Flanders, County Administrator, reported that after speaking with the Highway Department, they will double line the road to avert passing and will reduce the speed limit from 25 miles per hour to 15 miles per hour. The Highway Department did not feel that it would be feasible to close the road. Supervisor Brittle suggested an additional stop sign on Poplar. I Supervisor Nickens - Requested Mr. Flanders, County Administrator, to organize a meeting of the urban counties. Mr. Flanders reported that he would be talking with the representatives and are hoping to set a date before the first of 1985. IN RE: CITIZENS COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS I Mr. James L. Smith, Vice President of the Catawba Valley Ruritan Club, appeared before the Board regarding the Catawba Community Center. Mr. Smith expressed the need for a Community Center because the residences are so spread out and the only facility the citizens have to meet that has plumbing is in a church. The citizens have offered to donated paint, time, and money to renovating this school. Supervisor McGraw commended the citizens on their response and efforts. Mr. Hubbard, Superintendent of Public Facilities also reported that architects from VVKR and representatives of Rehabilitative Services appraised as much as they could without electricity and found that major repairs will have to be done to the roof and the drainage around the foundation. The electrical and heating system and the actual structure still need to be appraised. Their appraisal of roof repair will be approximately $5,000 to $6,000 to last about 2 years. Supervisor McGraw reported that he I - ~ November 27, 1984 297 I I I hoped to have a vote on expenditure of funds to help match their efforts. Harold Wingate, Route 2, Troutville, Virginia, reported that the proposal he had received was for $1,700 with a five year guarantee. Mr. Wingate requested a meeting with the architects and John Hubbard and the roofer. IN RE: PUBLIC HEARINGS Petition of Earl Frith requesting rezoning from B-2 to M-l of a tract containing 1.01 acres located in the 3700 block of Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke in the Windsor Hills Magisterial District. APPROVED Mr. Earl Frith appeared before the Board to answer any questions they might have. There were no citizens present opposing this rezoning. Supervisor Burton moved for approval of the petition. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED that the aforementioned tract of land, more particularly described below, be rezoned from B-2 to M-l. BEGINNING at an iron pin located at the southeast corner of the property of Thomas R. Watkins and Linda W. Watkins as shown on survey made by T. P. Parker & Son, Engineers and Surveyors, dated May 15, 1979, a copy of which survey is of record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, Virginia in Deed Book 1132, page 453; thence along the eastern line of the property of Thomas R. Watkins and Linda W. Watkins, N. 320 00' E. k50.0 feet to a point located on the line of the 14.68 acre tract conveyed to Southern Land Company; thence with same, N. 580 OO'e. 330.0 feet to a point; thence along a new line through the property of Southern Land Company, S. 320 00' E. 110.0 feet to a point located at the northeast corner of the property of Charles R. Simpson and Naomi G. Simpson as shown on plat made by T. P. Parker & Son, Engineers & Surveyors, dated June 18, 1980, of record in the Clerk's Office aforesaid in Deed Book 1147, page ~ 2~8 November 27, 1984 748; thence with property of Charles R. Simpson and Naomi G. Simpson, S. 580 00' W. 130.0 feet to a point; thence S. 320 00' E. 40.0 feet to a point located on the line of the property described as Moore's Building Supply; thence with same, S. 580 00' W. 200.0 feet to the place of BEGINNING. I BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be transmitted to the County Planner and that he be and hereby is directed to reflect that change on the official zoning maps of the County. ADOPTED on motion of Supervisor Burton and upon the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Minter, Burton, Brittle, McGraw, and Nickens NAYS: None. Petition of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors for a public hearing on the following matters. a. Ordinance amending Chapter 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Section 10-46, Refunds, to increase the time obtained and the amount of the refund which may be obtained. I b. Ordinance amending Chapter 6, Automobile Graveyards, of the Roanoke County Code to clarify the definition of junked vehicles to specify inspection officials, to designate zoning administrator as fence inspector, to establish standards of cleanliness and to clarify safety requirements. c. Ordinance amending Chapter 11, Offenses Miscellaneous, by enacting the offenses of assault and batter, petit larceny, shoplifting, trespass and unlawful entry on church or school property. d. Ordinance amending Chapter 7, Building Electrical and Plumbing Codes by amendment to Section 7-7:11, Penalties. Ordinance e. Ordinance imposing a tax on the probate of wills or Grants of Administration pursuant I to Section 58-67.1 (58.1-3805) of the 1950 Code of Virginia as amended. f. Ordinance to amend Chaptere 2, Article II of the Roanoke County Code, Procurement Practices, by increasing small purchases limitation from $2,500 to $10,000. Paul Mahoney, County Attorney, reported that Items K2a-d are ordinances he brought to the Board as a result of the ----- ~ , November 27, 1984 2~9 recodification process. Item K2e is an imposition of tax on the terms of wills and grants of administration which authorizes I legislation in the State Code. Mr. Mahoney suggested that Item K2f be held over to be discussed in a work session. There were no citizens present to address any of the public hearing items. Supervisor Minter moved for approval of Items K2a through K2e. ORDINANCE 84-201 AMENDING CHAPTER 10, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, SECTION 10-46, REFUNDS, TO INCREASE THE TIME IN WHICH REFUNDS FOR COUNTY VEHICLE REGISTRATION MAY BE OBTAINED AND THE AMOUNT OF THE REFUND WHICH MAY BE OBTAINED BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: I 1. That Section 10-46, Refunds, of Article V, County Vehicle Licenses, be amended to read and provide as follows: Sec. 10-46. Refunds. Any person holding a current registration certificate and license plate who disposes of the vehicle for which it was issued and does not purchase another vehicle may surrender the license plate and registration certificate to the treasurer of the county, with a statement that the vehicle for which the license plate was issued has been sold, and request a refund for the unused portion of the fee paid. The treasurer shall refund to the applicant one-half of the total cost of the registration and license plat if application for such refund is made ~ffef ~e-ee~eBef-~ on or before November 30 of the current license year. Be~-seek-fe€eAð-ska~~-Be-eA~y-eAe-~kffð-e€-seek-~e~a~ ees~-wkeA-~ke-a~~~fea~~eA-~kefee€-~s-æaðe-seBse~eeA~-~e-ee~eBef ~s~-e€-~ke-eeffeA~-±~eeAse-yeafT-Be~-~f~ef-~e-ðaAeafY-~-e€-~~e eeffeA~-±~eeAse-yeaf. No refund shall be made when application therefor is made after òaAeafY-± November 30 of the current license year. On motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Minter, Burton, McGraw, Brittle, and Nickens NAYS: None. I ORDINANCE 84-202 AMENDING CHAPTER 6, AUTOMOBILE GRAVEYARDS, OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE TO CLARIFY THE DEFINITION OF JUNK VEHICLES, TO SPECIFY COUNTY INSPECTORS OF SUCH GRAVEYARDS, TO ESTABLISH THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR AS THE OFFICIAL RESPONSIBLE FOR INSPECTING FENCING, AND TO REQUIRE SUCH GRAVEYARDS TO BE KEPT FREE OF SOLID WASTE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: Sec. 6-1. Defined. ----- ~ "..- 300 November 27, 1984 As used in this chapter, the term "automobile graveyard" means any lot or place which is exposed to the weather and upon which more than five (5) motor vehicles of any kind, incapable of being operated, and which it would not be economically practical to make operative, or junk vehicles as defined in the zoning ordinance, are placed, located or found. I Sec. 6-7. Fencing. (a) Automobile graveyards shall be entirely enclosed by a hedge or fence eight (8) feet in height. The fence shall be kept neatly painted and in good repair at all times ~e-~fie sa~~sÉae~~e8-eÉ-~he-ðeafð-eÉ-s~pefv~sefs-ef-ef-s~efi-eff~eef-as ffii~h~-ðe-ðes~~8a~eð-ðy-~he-ðeafð as required by the zoning administrator and shall be constructed of plank boards, corrugated iron, brick, cinder block or concrete, so as to exclude such graveyards from public view. No plank board fence shall be erected within any fire zone as now or hereafter established, and any fence so erected shall be at least twenty (20) feet from the street or road and in no event beyond the building line of other building on the same street or road. * * * * Sec. 6-9. To be kept free of rubbish and waste matter. An automobile graveyard shall, as far as practicable, be kept clear and clean of all rubbish or waste matter, as well as solid waste as defined in Chapter 14. Sec. 6-10. Fire Extinguishers and other safety devices. I Safety devices, such as fire extinguishers or other like apparatus, ffiay shall be required ~8-a8-a~~effieð~~e-~faveyafà whefevef7-~8-~he-e~~8~e8-ef-~he-ðeafà-ef-s~~efv~sefs-ef-ef-s~efi eÉÉ~eef-as-ffi~~h~-ðe-ðes~~8a~eà-ðy-~he-ðeafð7-s~eh-ðev~ees-afe fe~~~feà-~8-~he-~A~efes~-eÉ-p~b~~e-saÉe~y as set forth in the building code. Sec. 6-15. R~~fi~-eÉ-eA~fy-eÉ-eÉÉ~eefs. Inspections. All automobile graveyards, together with the Beeks records required ~8-~h~s-eha~~ef by section 6-14, shall at all during normal business hours be kept open for inspection to all officers of the county having police powers: sheriff, zoning administrator, fire marshall, and business license inspector. On motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Minter, Burton, McGraw, Brittle, and Nickens. NAYS: None. ORDINANCE 84-203 AMENDING CHAPTER 11, OFFENSES-MISCELLANEOUS, BY ENACTING THE OFFENSES OF ASSAULT AND BATTERY, PETIT LARCENY, SHOPLIFTING, TRESPASS AND UNLAWFUL ENTRY ON CHURCH OR SCHOOL PROPERTY I BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That Chapter 11, Offenses-Miscellaneous, be amended by enacting the offenses of assault and battery, petit larceny, ---- ~ ~ ~i, \} i November 27, 1984 shoplifting, trespass, and unlawful entry on church or school property as follows: Sec. 11-13. Assault and battery. I Any person who commits a simple assault or assault and battery within the county shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Sec. 11-14. Petit larceny. Any person who: 1) Commits larceny from the person of another of money or other thing of value of less than five dollars ( $ 5.00 ); or 2) Commits simple larceny not from the person of another of goods and chattels of the value of less than two hundred dollars ($200.00); shall be deemed guilty of petit larceny, which shall be punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor. Sec. 11-15. Shoplifting. I (a) Whoever, without authority and with the intention of converting goods or merchandise to his own or another's use without having paid the full purchase price thereof, or of defrauding the owner of the value of the goods or merchandise: 1) Willfully conceals or takes possession of the goods or merchandise of any store or other merchandise establishment; 2) Alters the price tag or other price marking on such goods or merchandise, or transfers the goods from one container to another; or 3) Counsels, assists, aids, or abets another in the performance of any of the above acts; shall, if the value of the goods or merchandise is less than two hundred dollars ($200.00), be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor. The willful concealment of goods or merchandise of any store or other mercantile establishment, while still on the premises thereof, shall be prima facie evidence of an intent to convert and defraud the owner thereof out of the value of the goods or merchandise. I (b) Any person convicted for the first time of an offense under this section shall be punished by a Class 1 misdemeanor. (c) Any person convicted of an offense under this section, when it is alleged in the warrant or information on which he is convicted, and admitted, or found by the jury or judge before whom he is tried, that he has been convicted in the Commonwealth of Virginia for a like offense, regardless of the value of the goods of merchandise involved in the prior conviction, shall be confined in jail not less than thirty (30) days nor more than twelve (12) months. (d) Any person who has been convicted of violating the provisions of this section shall be civilly liable to the owner ~ ~ ~ 'l ,I,. 1; ;.~ f:;:t: November 27, 1984 for the retail value of any goods and merchandise illegally converted and not recovered by the owner, and for all costs incurred in prosecuting such person under the provisions of this section. Such costs shall be limited to actual expenses, including the base wage of one employee acting as a witness for the prosecution and suit costs; provided, however, the total amount of allowable costs granted hereunder shall not exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), excluding the retail value of the goods and merchandise. I (e) A merchant, agent, or employee of the merchant, who has probable cause to believe that a person has shoplifted in violation of this section or section 11-14 on the premises of thE merchant, may detain such person for a period not to exceed one hour pending arrival of a law enforcement officer. (f) A merchant, agent, or employee of a merchant, who causes the arrest or detention of any person pursuant to the provisions of this section or section 11-14, shall not be held civilly liable for: unlawful detention, if such detention does not exceed one hour; slander; malicious prosecution; false imprisonment; or false arrest, if the detention takes place on the premises of the merchant or after close pursuit from such premises by such merchant, his agent or employee; provided that, in causing the arrest or detention of such person, the merchant, agent, or employee of the merchant had, at the time of such arrest or detention, probable cause to believe that the person had shoplilfted or committed willful concealment of goods or merchandise. (g) As used in this section, "agents of the merchant" shall include attendants at any parking lot owned or leased by the merchant, or generally used by customers of the merchant through any contract or agreement between the owner of the parking lot and the merchant. I Sec. 11-16. Trespass after having been forbidden to do so. (a) No person shall, without authority of law, go upon or remain upon the lands, buildings or premises of another, or any part, portion or area thereof, after having been forbidden to do so, either orally or in writing, by the owner, lessee, custodian or other person lawfully in charge thereof, or after having been forbidden to do so by a sign posted by such person, or by the holder of any easement or other right-of-way authorized by the instrument creating such interest to post such sign, on such lands, structures, premise or part, portion or area thereof, at a place where it may be reasonably seen. (b) A violation of this section shall constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor. Sec. 11-17. Unlawful entry on church or school property. I (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, without the consent of some person authorized to give such consent, to go or enter upon, in the nighttime, the premises or property of any church or upon any school property for any purpose other than to attend a meeting or service held or conducted on such church or school property. (b) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a Class 4 misdemeanor. - ~ ~ November 27, 1984 ,- :.i u '-~ 2. This amendment shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. I On motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Minter, Burton, McGraw, Brittle, and Nickens. NAYS: None. ORDINANCE 84-204 AMENDING CHAPTER 7, BUILDING, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING CODES BY AMENDING SECTION 7-7:11, PENALTIES BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That Section 7-7:11, Penalties be amended to read and provide as follows: Sec. 7-7:11. Penalties. The re-entry into an unsafe structure, the failure of the person or persons to vacate an unsafe structure, failure to comply with the requirements of an unsafe notice, and the failure to abide by the decision of the board of supervisors after an appeal shall constitute a Class II misdemeanor and be subject to legal action by the chief building official. I 2. That this amendment shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. On motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Minter, Burton, McGraw, Brittle, and Nickens NAYS: None ORDINANCE 84-205 IMPOSING A TAX ON THE PROBATE OF WILLS OR GRANTS OF ADMINISTRATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 58-67.1 (58.1-3805) OF THE 1950 CODE OF VIRGINIA, AS AMENDED BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That a new section, Section 19-12, Tax on probate of will, be adopted to read and provide as follows: Sec. 19-12. Tax on probate of will. (a) There is hereby imposed a county tax on the probate of every will or grant of administration in an amount equal to one-third of the amount of the state tax on such probate of a will or grant of administration. I (b) The clerk of the circuit court collecting the tax imposed under (a) above shall pay the same into the treasury of the county. The clerk shall be entitled to compensation for such service in an amount equal to five percent of the amount collected and remitted. 2. That this amendment shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. On motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Minter, Burton, McGraw, Brittle, and Nickens NAYS: None. ~ I~ 304 November 27, 1984 Supervisor Burton asked the County Attorney about his research regarding swimming pool fencing. Mr. Mahoney will report back to the Board at a later date. Petition of Lite Appetite, Inc. to rezone the rear portion of a 2.625 acre parcel from R-3 to B-2 to conform with the zoning of the front 200 feet of the parcel and commence the construction of a restaurant located at the south side of Route 419 near Tanglewood Mall within the Cave Spring Magisterial District. I Michael K. Smeltzer was present to answer any questions the Board might have. The Planning Commission has recommended approval of rezoning the entire 100 feet to make the rezoning for a total of 300 feet. There were no citizens present to address this public hearing. Supervisor Brittle moved for approval of the rezoning request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED and ORDERED that at this I meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held on the 27th day of November, 1984, the said County Zoning Ordinance be, and the same is hereby amended so as to reclassify a portion of the property described in said Petition and being described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto be reclassified from Residential District R-3 to Business District B-2, in order that said property might be more fully and reasonably used, the said property being located in the County of Roanoke, State of Virginia. EXHIBIT A 0.23 ACRE, MORE OR LESS, TO BE RECLASSIFIED AS BUSINESS DISTRICT B-2, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING at a point which is S. 350 55' 30" E. 200 feet from the northerly side of Virginia Primary Route 419; thence in an easterly direc- tion 160 feet, more or less, to a point; thence S. 340 09' E. 60 feet to a point; thence in a westerly direction 160 feet, more or less, to a point; thence N. 350 55' 30" W. 60 feet to a point, the place of BEGINNING, and being an additional 60 feet in depth which, when added to the existing 200 feet, make a total of 300 feet zoned B-2. I ----- ~ ~ November 27, 1984 305 I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Clerk of I this Board shall forthwith certify a copy of this Resolution and Order to the Secretary of the Planning Commission of Roanoke County, Virginia, and a copy to Hazlegrove, Dickinson, Rea, Smeltzer & Brown, attorneys for the petitioner. The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Brittle and the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Minter, Burton, McGraw, Brittle, and Nickens NAYS: None IN RE: APPOINTMENTS I Supervisor Burton nominated Mr. Richard Toggweiler, 4830 Glenbrook Drive, SW, Roanoke, Virginia, 24018, for the Grievance Panel. Supervisor Minter confirmed the appointment of Nancy Canova, Raymond R. Robrecht, and Henry L. Woodward to serve as at-large members to the Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley Board of Directors. Chairman Nickens nominated Mr. Jimmie Carter to represent the Engineering division of the Management Advisory Council. Supervisor Minter moved to approve all nominations. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION I Supervisor Minter moved to go into Executive Session pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.1-344 (a), (1), (2), (4), and (6). The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: OPEN SESSION ~ ~ .'& ~3, 0 6 November 27, 1984 Supervisor Burton moved to return to Open Session. The motion carried by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: ADJOURNMENT I Supervisor Brittle moved to adjourn at 12:32 a.m. ~~ I I