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Board of Supervisors
Salem-Roanoke County
Salem, Virginia
December 22, 1981
Civic Center
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia met this day
in open session at the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center in Salem, Virginia,
this being the second regular meeting of the month of December.
Members Present: Chairman Robert E. Myers, Vice-Chairman Lawrence
E. Terry, and Supervisors May W. Johnson, Edward C. Park, Jr., and T. M. Whit.
Members Absent: None
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Myers called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
IN RE:
INVOCATION
Invocation was offered by Rev. William Eicher and the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag was recited in unison.
IN RE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote, the
minutes of the meeting for December 9, 1981 were approved as submitted.
IN RE:
ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
On motion of Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote, the
following items were received and filed:
(1) Jail Report - November 1981
(2) Treasurer's Report - November 1981
(3) Accounts Paid - November 1981
(4) Memorandum - Fire Hydrant for Boxley Hills
IN RE:
PRESENTATION - COURTHOUSE
Mr. Ken Motley of VVKR made a presentation of the schematics for
the new courthouse to begin construction in 1982. Mr. Motley pointed out
the location for which the Board approved site plan in September, 1981.
These schematics may undergo minor changes before construction commences.
No action was taken.
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IN RE:
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WAR MEMORIAL
Senator William Hopkins was in attendance to thank the Board for
their previous $5,000 contribution toward construction of a War Memorial in
honor of Veterans. However, the Committee for this memorial finds a deficit
of $50,000.00 to construct said memorial and Senator Hopkins requested an
additional donation or pledge. Pledge of $5,000 was made and to be paid by
May 31, 1982.
DESCRIPTION
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APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 3037
ACCOUNT NUMBER
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Expenditures
General
Contributions to Organizations
War Memorial Commission
03-6-09104-56062
$5,000
Contingent Balance
Unappropriated Balance
03-6-99999-99999
($5,000)
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Terry and the following recorded vote.
Supervisors Terry, White, Johnson, Park and Myers
None
Supervisor Johnson encouraged those in attendance at the County
Board session to send a donation to the War Memorial.
IN RE:
REQUEST OF E. E. CARTER FOR RENEWAL OF A USE NOT PROVIDED *
FOR PERMIT TO CONTINUE OPERATION OF AN OPEN-AIR MARKET * APPROVE
AT 3704 BRAMBLETON AVENUE, S. W. IN THE CAVE SPRING MAG- *
ISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
Mr. Carter was present to support his request and no one appeared
in opposition. On motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded
vote, the request was approved for a four-year period.
FINAL ORDER
Board is of the opinion that the requested permit should be approved for
WHEREAS, after full consideration of the merits of the request, the
four years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED that a Use Not Provided For permit
to allow the operation of an open air market at 3704 Brambleton Avenue, be
granted as requested to begin on the date this order is entered into record.
BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be forwarded to
the County Planner, and that he be and hereby is directed to enter this
permit into the official zoning records of the County.
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This action was adopted on motion of Supervisor May W. Johnson
and upon the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Terry, White, Johnson, Park and Myers
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None
IN RE:
REQUEST OF RALPH MABES AND MAURY STRAUSS FOR REZONING FROM
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT R-l TO OFFICE AND RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
B-1 A PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 12.26 ACRES ON THE NORTHERLY
SIDE OF VIRGINIA SECONDARY ROUTE 419 IN THE WINDSOR HILLS
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT.
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Jennings Bird, Attorney, was present to support this request and
several in attendance opposed. Mr. Bird stated this property had previously
been denied rezoning for a Funeral Home and owners would now like to locate
an office building on the site. Buford Lumsden, Ron Thompson, Ed Hall and
Maury Strauss were present to offer the benefits of having the office
building at this location.
They provided technical information on water
and sewer, tax base, and availability of office space in the area.
Ray Phelps, Roger Lordon, Paul Bell, Jerry Bijwaard, and Lloyd
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Lazarus, were present to present the opposition's view. They cited the
residential area should be left as is and the increased potential problems of
crime if the property were rezoned.
Supervisor White moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning
Commission to approve this request with the conditions proffered.
FINAL ORDER
IT IS ORDERED that the Petitioners be, and hereby are, granted
rezoning of the following described parcel of land from R-l, Residential
District, to B-1, Office and Residential District, subject to the conditions
hereafter set forth, pursuant to ss 21-61, et ~., of the Roanoke County
Code:
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BEGINNING at a point on the North side of Virgini?
Route No. 419, corner to Lonza L. Rush and Ethel M.
Radford properties; thence with the line between said
properties, N. 410 21' E. passing an iron at 35 feet,
in all 194.54 feet to an old iron; thence with the line
of another tract owned by Lonza L. Rush and thence with the
line of Section No.4, Cresthill, N. 410 24' E. 937.48
feet to an iron; thence with a new division line through
the Ethel M. Radford property along the center of a 200 foot
wide Appalachian Power Company easement, S. 60 54' 00"
E. 1447.90 feet to an iron on the North side of Virginia
Route 419; thence with Route 419, N. 370 17' 40" W. 36.21
feet to an iron at point of curve; thence with the arc of a
circle to the left whose radius is 1488.15 feet, whose chord
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is N. 580 09' 20" W. 1059.88 feet, an arc distance of 1083.64
feet to the Beginning, and containing 12.26 acres and being
as shown on map made by T. P. Parker, C. E., dated February
9, 1965.
It is further ORDERED that the rezoning of the aforesaid property
is subject to the following conditions proffered by the Petitioners:
(1) There will be only one street or entrance from Virginia Route 419.
The entrance shall be two lanes in each direction and divided by a median
strip.
(2) There will be not more than one sign along Route 419, and the sign
shall be limited to 75 square feet.
(3) The building or buildings on the property will occupy not more
than 25% of the total land area.
(4) The property will be developed into not more than 16 lots, and
each lot will contain only one building.
(5) All utility lines will be installed underground in accordance with
the utility company specifications and requirements.
(6) All refuse containers will be adequately screened from view.
(7) All lighting within the property shall be adequate and shall not
be a hindrance to any resident adjacent to the property.
(8) There will be a landscaped buffer zone 20 feet wide along the
westerly or northwesterly property line adjoining all property zoned for
single-family residential development.
(9) No portion of any building will be built closer than 60 feet to
the rear property line of any single-family residential lot adjoining the
property.
(10) No building constructed on the property will be more than three
stories or 45 feet in height above grade level as viewed from Virginia
Secondary Route 419.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor White and the following recorded vot .
AYES:
Supervisors White, Johnson, Park and Myers
NAYS:
Supervisor Terry
IN RE:
RECESS
Chairman Myers called for a recess at 9:00 p.m.
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IN RE:
RECONVENEMENT
The Board reconvened in open session at 9:10 p.m.
IN RE:
PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
10-10 ENTITLED PARKING REGULATIONS
DECEMBER 22~ 1981.
ORDINANCE NO. 3038 AMENDING SECTION 10-10~
PARKING REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER 10~ MOTOR VEHICLES
AND TRAFFIC.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County~
Virginia~ as follows:
1. That Section 10-10~ Parking regulations be amended to read
and provide as follows:
Section 10-10. Parking regulations.
(a) Courthouse parking.
(1) There is hereby authorized the erection of signs reserving
five spaces on the courthouse parking lot~ with a thirty minute time
limit for the convenience of courthouse customers~ the remainder of
the lot to be used in accordance with rules established by the board;
it is further authorized~ that the parking lot be periodically patrolled;
and~ that where unauthorized parking is found~ the drivers be duly
notified.
(2) No motor vehicle shall be parked or permitted to remain on
the courthouse parking lot for more than two hours between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, with the
exception of the use of the reserved spaces by those persons for
whom such spaces are reserved.
(3) No motor vehicle or trailer tractor longer than twenty-two
feet shall be parked on such parking lot.
(4) No motor vehicle shall be parked on a space marked "Reserved"
or upon a space across which parallel lines have been drawn.
(5) All motor vehicles parked on the lot shall be parked within
the spaces as designated by white lines; and no motor vehicle shall
occupy more than one such space.
(b) Spaces reserved for the handicapped. The owner of any shopping
center or business office may designate areas~ not otherwise designated
as fire lanes pursuant to this Code, within the parking area of such
shopping center or business office to be utilized as parking for the
handicapped. Only those vehicles displaying license plates or decals
issued pursuant to the provisions of section 46.1-104.1 of the Code
of Virginia shall be permitted to park in such spaces. No other
vehicle shall be permitted to park in such spaces.
(c) Regulations for county-owned property and school board property.
The county administrator is hereby authorized to establish regulations
regarding parking on county-owned property other than school board
property. The school board or its designated agent is hereby authorized
to establish parking regulations on school board property. Any person
violating any of the regulations established by the county administrator
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a misdemeanor.
(d) Additional offenses. In addition to the foregoing, the following
shall be considered as offenses under this section:
Double parking
Parking over allowed time, applicable only to thirty-minute parking
spaces.
Unattended motor in operation
Blocking traffic
Parking in reserved space
(e) Violations - Schedule of fines. Any person violating any of the
provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor
and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined according to the following
scale:
Double parking. . . $ 2.00
Parking over allowed time. . 2.00
Parking improperly. 2.00
Unattended motor in operation. 2.00
Parking in reserved space. 5.00
Blocking traffic. . . . . 3.00
Parking in fire lane. . . 10.00
Parking in area designated for handicapped 5.00
Parking in designated space or county property 3.00
In addition to the imposition of such fines, any motor vehicle
parked in violation of this section may be moved to a garage or parking
lot for storage at the expense of the owner of such motor vehicle.
(f) Same - Ticket requirements. The sheriff shall prepare an appropriate
ticket and ticket stub for use in enforcing the violations set out in
paragraph (e) above. Any law enforcement officer charged with enforcing
this section shall attach, in plain view, to any vehicle parked in violation
of this section, a ticket notifying the owner or operator of such vehicle
of the violation of a provision of this section and instructing such
owner or operator when and where to report with reference to the violation.
The time of the violation shall be noted on the ticket and stub. The ticket
stub shall be turned in to the office of the treasurer of the county. The
ticket and stub shall have corresponding numbers. The ticket shall contain
the following statement:
"NOTICE: You may pay this by appearing at the Office of the
County Treasurer of Roanoke County, 1st Floor, Roanoke County Annex,
Salem, Virginia, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday. If you prefer, you may mail the ticket and fine to
the aforementioned office at P. O. Box 998, Salem, Virginia 24153.
Checks should be made payable to the Treasurer of Roanoke County.
If you fail to take care of this ticket within seventy-two hours,
then further action will be taken which could result in your having
to appear in court and paying additional costs."
(g) Payment of fine in lieu of court appearance. Each such owner
or operator may, within seventy-two hours of the time when such notice
was attached to such vehicle, voluntarily appear in the Treasurer's
office during regular working hours and waive his right to be formally
tried for such offense by paying at such place the appropriate fine
as penalty for and in full satisfaction of such violation.
(h) Same - Delayed payment of fine; summonses. If the owner or
operator of the motor vehicle in question does not appear in the
Treasurer's office and pay the fine within seventy-two hours of the
time of the offense, as noted on the ticket and stub, the treasurer
shall in order to secure the collection of county funds and in
accordance with section 46.1-179.01 of the Code of Virginia notify
the owner or operator of the vehicle in question, by mail at his
last known address or his address as shown on the records of the
division of motor vehicles, that he may pay the fine provided by
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this section for such violation, plus a penalty in the sum of five
dollars, within five days of the receipt of the notice, at the treasurer's
office. If the owner or operator has failed to pay such fine within
such time and upon notice by the treasurer of such fact to the officer
issuing the original ticket, such officer shall then issue a summons for
the offense or may appear before a magistrate and obtain a criminal
warrant which may be served as a summons; but the owner or operator of
the vehicle in question may pay to the treasurer the fine prior to the
date he is to appear in court; provided, that he also pays necessary
costs and the treasurer's receipt therefor shall be conclusive evidence
of such payment.
(i) Payments and records generally. All fines paid under this section
shall be payable to the treasurer of the county, and that office shall
Keep appropriate records thereof.
This amendment to take effect December 22, 1981.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Terry and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Terry, White, Johnson, Park and Myers
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED PLAN TO REALIGN THE INTERSECTION
OF ORLANDO AVENUE AND PALM VALLEY ROAD IN THE HOLLINS
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT.
Gene Robertson, County Engineer, presented a map of the road and
area in question and his proposal to alleviate a dangerous intersection. Mr.
Robertson suggested making a "T" intersection with stop signs from each
direction.
Fred Altizer, Engineer, Virginia Dept. of Highways, stated that
adding stop signs to an already dangerous intersection would make it more
so since the citizens using this heavily traveled road would not be accustomec
to the change. He felt the intersection should be left as it now is.
Several residents of this area cited many incidents whereby cars
had been damaged and automobiles had run off the road and into their yards.
Supervisor Hhite stated he would like the record to show that he
approves the proposal presented by Mr. Robertson and to submit said proposal
to the Highway Dept. and a study be made and brought back to the Board of
Supervisors; adopted by unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND CHAPTER 17 OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY
CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENACT REVISIONS TO THE SUBDIVISION
ORD n~ANCE
Supervisor Terry immediately moved to continue this public hearing
until the first meeting in April, 1982; adopted on the following recorded votE
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AYES:
Supervisors Terry, White, Johnson, Park and Myers
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IN RE:
RAFFLE PERMIT
On motion of Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote, a
raffle permit was approved for Area 8, Virginia Special Olympics with the
fee for said permit waived.
IN RE:
BUILDING PERMIT
Charles R. Lemon was present to commend the county fire department
for their help when a fire destroyed a barn and killed some valuable horses
beside
recently / the Starkey Race track on Merriman Road. In order to add a shed
to the remaining stable, a permit would be required and Mr. Lemon requested
approval of same.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote,
the permit was approved.
AYES:
Supervisors Terry, White, Johnson, Park and Myers
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
REQUEST OF WALLACE AND MABERY PRICE FOR A SPECIAL USE *
PERMIT TO OPERATE A LANDFILL USING STONE, CONCRETE, TREE *
STUMPS, AND DIRT, ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF * APPROVED
STATE ROUTE 641 AND 772 ON TEXAS HOLLOW ROAD IN THE *
CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
Tim Gubala, County Planner, informed the Board that Mr. and Mrs.
Price were unable to attend the meeting and he stated they have had no problem
with the landfill and suggested this be approved for a one-year period.
On motion of Supervisor Terry and the following recorded vote, the
request was approved for a one-year period.
AYES:
Supervisors Terry, White, Johnson, Park and Myers
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Donald Flanders, Administrator, expressed his gratitude to Super-
visors White and Terry for their help and support during the time he has been
with the County.
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IN RE:
ROANOKE COUNTY COURTHOUSE
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and a unanimous voice vote, the
Board approved the schematics of the new Courthouse and directed the arch-
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itects to proceed with the next phase to keep the scheduled beginning of
construction on schedule.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 3039 DESIGNATING HOLIDAYS FOR
ROANOKE COUNTY EMPLOYEES.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That the period from and after noon to normal closing hours
on December 24, 1981 and December 31, 1981 be, and the same hereby is
designated a holiday for Roanoke County employees; and
2. That an attested copy of this resolution shall be posted
at the front door of the Roanoke County Courthouse, Roanoke County
Office Annex and office of the County Administrator at 430 East
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Clay Street in Salem, Virginia.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Terry, White, Johnson, Park and Myers
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
REPORT - HOP-IN PROPERTY
Administrator Flanders informed the Board that County Attorney
James Buchholtz is presently working on the matter of the Hop-In property
to assure the legalities of the rental agreement and it will be ready for
presentation the first regular meeting in January.
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Administrator Flanders requested an executive session at the end
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of the meeting to discuss personnel, real estate, and potential litigation.
IN RE:
COUNTY ATTORNEY
County Attorney Buchholtz expressed his pleasure of working with
Mr. Terry and Mr. White during their terms of office. He added he would be
of service to them as private citizens if the need arises.
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IN RE:
MOTOR FIRE APPARATUS PUMPER
Ed Fitzgerald, Purchasing Supervisor, informed that only one bid
was received for purchase of a Motor fire apparatus Pumper/Tanker which was
from Grumman in the amount of $90, 578.00. This amount as stated by John
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Chambliss, is $25,578.00 higher than previously budgeted. Chief Donald
Gillispie informed the Board that Company 3 is willing to pay 1/2 the cost
of a lease/purchase on the equipment with $10,000.00 down and $10,000.00 per
year for five years.
RESOLUTION NO. 3040 ACCEPTING A CERTAIN BID MADE TO THE
COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE MOTOR FIRE APPARATUS
PUMPER-TANKER TO SERVE THE CAVE SPRING FIRE AND RESCUE SQUAD.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That that certain bid of A-I Fire Equipment (Grumman) in the
amount of $90,578.00 for the purchase of one motor fire apparatus, 1,000
GPM pumper-tanker with a 1,000 gallon booster tank, upon all and singu-
lar the terms and conditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications
this resolution, be, and hereby is ACCEPTED; and
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of the County of Roanoke, the bidder's proposal and the provisions of
2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed
to enter into a contract upon a form approved by the County Attorney
with A-I Fire Equipment for the purchase of this equipment.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Terry and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Terry, White, Johnson, Park and Myers
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
REQUEST TO ADD GREEN HILL DRIVE INTO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM
On motion of Supervisor Terry and the following recorded vote, the
request to add Green Hill Drive from its intersection with State Route 774
to end was approved for submission into the State Highway System.
AYES:
Supervisors Terry, White, Johnson, Park and Myers
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IN RE:
REQUEST TO ADD APPLE BLOSSOM LANE INTO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM
On motion of Supervisor Terry and the following recorded vote, the
request to add Apple Blossom Lane from its intersection with State Route 692
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to end was approved for submission into the State Highway System.
AYES:
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IN RE:
Supervisors Terry, White, Johnson, Park and Myers
None
RELEASE OF TITLES
#F76300 and unit #F70030 be released in order to sell or trade the whole or
Clearbrook Rescue Squad requested the County's titles to unit
parts of units.
the request was approved.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote,
AYES:
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IN RE:
Supervisors Terry, vfuite, Johnson, Park and Myers
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FIRE HYDRANT ON HEDGELAWN AVENUE
John Hubbard, Director, Utility Department, reported that fire
hydrants are needed in the Hollins District of Roanoke County and upon
request from Supervisor White, suggested a hydrant be placed at the corner
of Hedgelawn Avenue and Heath Circle.
This hydrant to be installed by J. P.
Turner & Brothers at a cost of $1,300.00 which has not been budgeted. On
motion of Supervisor White and the following recorded vote, the following
resolution was approved for installation of the fire hydrant.
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APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 3041
ACCOUNT NUMBER
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Expenditures
General
Fire
Fire Hydrants
03-6-03201-70091
$1,300
Unappropriated Balance
03-6-99999-99999
($1,300)
Adopted on motion of Supervisor White and the following recorded vote.
Supervisors Terry, m1ite, Johnson, Park and Myers
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REQUEST OF ADAMS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TO REZONE FROM *
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT RE TO INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT M-2 *
A PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING 112 ACRES LOCATED AT THE * APPROVED
NORTHEASTERLY INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE 1-581 AND *
1-81 IN THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
This request was continued from the meeting of December 9, 1981.
Several citizens appeared to oppose and stated their opposition to rezoning
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because of inadequate access to the site and the inadequate buffer in relation
to this property.
After some discussion, Supervisor Terry moved to approve the request
with the conditions as proffered. Adopted by the following recorded vote.
FINAL ORDER
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED that the aforementioned tract of land,
more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part
hereof, be rezoned from Residential Estates District RE to Industrial
District M-l and Industrial District M-2, subject to the following conditions:
(1) The property shall not be used for any of the following uses:
battery manufacture, blacksmith shop, brick manufacturing plants, sawmills,
wood yards, spinning mills, public utility generating, booster, or relay
stations; and
(2) The "Buffer Zone" described in Exhibit B, attached hereto and made
a part hereof, shall not be used for any of the uses enumerated in Section
21-89 of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance except those permitted under
paragraph (1) thereof (uses permitted in Industrial M-l District),
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.
EXHIBIT A
TO FINAL ORDER
(Rezoning of approximately 112 acres located at the
northeasterly intersection of Interstates 1-581
and 1-81)
Tract 1 (Northerly Portion)
BEGINNING at a point on the southeasterly right-of-way of Interstate
Highway 81, said point being the most northerly corner of the Brevard
Hollard property; thence with the right-of-way line of Interstate
Highway 81 and leaving the said Holland property, N. 540 06' E.,
65.05 feet to a point; thence N. 510 54' E. 254.70 feet to a point on
the southerly side of Virginia secondary Highway 768 (also known as
Oscar Frantz Road); thence leaving Interstate Highway 81 and running
with the property (now or formerly) of Wallace P. and Evon B. Muse
(D.B. 513, Pg. 199), S. 620 44' E. 436.84 feet to a point; thence
S. 630 53' E, 600.46 feet to a point at corner to Thomas J. Hughes,
Jr. (D.B. 33, Pg. 253); thence with same S. 320 25' E. 667.51 feet
to a point, a corner to James R. France; thence with same S. 320 26'
E. 669.90 feet to a point; thence S. 730 48' E. 126.33 feet to a
point, a corner to the property of Strauss Construction Co., Inc.
(D.B. 961, Pg. 719); thence with same the following seven (7) bearing
and distances, S. 640 32' 30" W. 236.29 feet; thence S. 530 15' 15"
W. 166.00 feet; thence S. 490 10' 15" W. 480.00 feet; thence S. 360
50' 15" W. 84.00 feet; thence S. 480 45' E. 136.00 feet; thence with
a curved line to the left, said curve having a radius of 435.00 feet,
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a chord bearing and distance of S. 360 46' w. 68.01 feet and
an arc distance of 68.08 feet to a point; thence S. 320 17'
w. 446.00 feet to a point, a corner to Anna Lowry (D.B. 330,
Pg. 151); thence leaving the aforesaid Strauss Construction
Co., Inc. property and running with said Lowry and also C. A.
Maurer (D.B. 330, Pg. 153) and J. V. Milward, N. 610 04' w.
625.60 feet to a point in the line of W. N. Lowry (D.B. 337,
Pg. 521); thence with same N. 10 17' w. 190.01 feet to a point;
thence running six (6) lines through the property of Adams
Construction Co. as follows; N. 460 42' 04" E. 714.49 feet,
N. 450 w. 99.0 feet, N. 60 IS' 14" W. 367.19 feet, S. 720 26'
47" vI. 513.93 feet, due west 980.0 feet S. 640 26' 53" W.
1391.05 feet to a point on the southeasterly right-of-way line
of Interstate Highway 81; thence with same and running in a
northeasterly direction, approximately 1320 feet to a point on
the line of the property purchased by Adams Construction Co.
from A. M. Crotts; thence continuing with the right-of-way
line of Interstate Highway 81 with a curved line to the right,
said curve having a radius of 11,366.76 feet, a chord bearing
and distance of N. 480 04' 30" E. 768.77 feet and an arc distance
of 768.92 feet to a point; thence S. 380 27' 10" E. passing a
concrete Highway monument at 15 feet and continuing ahead with
the property of Brevard Holland a total distance of 922.67 feet to
a point; thence continuing with the Brevard Holland property the
following six (6) bearing and distances; N. 540 49' E. 131.6 feet;
thence N. 560 II' E. 89.19 feet; thence N. 430 39' W. 144.30
feet; thence N. 130 47' W. 283.00 feet; thence N. 160 26' W.
351.50 feet; thence N. 110 02' W. 237.50 feet to the point of
BEGINNING, containing portions of properties purchased by Adams
Construction Co. from Strauss Construction Co., Inc. J. B. Thomas
Estate and A. M. Crotts.
Tract 2 (Southerly Portion)
BEGINNING at a point on the southeasterly right-of-way line of
Interstate Highway 581, a corner to the property of Stearns
Wright Jackson; thence with Interstate Highway 581, N. 190
44' W. 108.61 feet to a point; thence N. 50 06' W. 806.60 feet
to a point; thence leaving Interstate Highway 581 and running
(4) line through the property of Adams Construction Co., N. 860
II' 09" E. 150.33 feet, S. 210 48' 04" E. 134.63 feet, due east
130.0 feet and N. 840 23' 20" E. 1194.81 feet to a point in the
line of J. W. Conner property, (D.B. 374, Pg. 155); thence with
same S. 10 01' W. 15.00 feet; thence S. 820 39' E. 103.17 feet
to a point, a corner to R. C. Thomas property (D.B. 311, Pg. 31)
thence with same S. 40 58' W. 291.7 feet to a corner post; thence
S. 420 10' E. 250.5 feet to a point in Woodhaven Road (Virginia
Secondary Highway 628); thence with same S. 620 25' W. 383.80
feet; thence N. 190 58' W. 15.03 feet to a point on the northerly
side of said Woodhaven Road; thence with same S. 660 30' 45"
W. 575.35 feet to a point; thence S. 660 13' 15" W. 207.58 feet
to a point; thence N. 230 46' 45" W. 15.70 feet to a point; thence
S. 660 13' 15" W. 102.37 feet to a point, a corner to Stearns
Wright Jackson property; thence with same and leaving Wood1haven
Road N. 180 47' W. 312.45 feet to a point; thence S. 650 58' W.
474.76 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing portions of
properties purchased by Adams Construction Co. from Gladys W.
Morris and the J. B. Thomas estate.
The two above described properties contain a total area of 112.1
(more or less) acres (land to be zoned M-2) as shown on plat
showing land to be rezoned property of Adams Construction Co.
dated October 28, 1981, by Buford T. Lumsden & Associates, P.C.,
Certified Land Surveyors, Roanoke, Virginia.
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TO FINAL ORDER
(Rezoning of approximately 112 acres located at the
northeasterly intersection of Interstates 1-581 and
1-81)
BUFFER ZONE
BEGINNING at the most easterly corner of the Adams Construction
Co. property, a corner to Strauss Construction Co., Inc., (D.B.
961, Page 719) in the line of James R. France property; thence
with said Strauss Construction Co., Inc. the following seven
(7) bearing and distances, S. 640 32' 30" W. 236.29 feet; thence
S. 530 15' 15" W. 166.00 feet; thence S. 490 10' 15" W. 480.00
feet; thence S. 360 50' 15" W. 94.00 feet; thence S. 480 45' E.
136.00 feet; thence with a curved line to the left, said curve having
a radius of 435.00 feet, a chord bearing and distance of S. 360
46' W. 68.01 feet and an arc distance of 68.08 feet to a point;
thence S. 320 17' W. 446.00 feet to a point, a corner to Anna Lowry
(D.B. 330, Pg. 151); thence leaving the aforesaid Strauss Construction
Co., Inc. property and running with said Lowry and also C. A. Maurer
(D.B. 330, Pg. 153) and J. V. Milword, N. 610 04' W. 625.60 feet
to a point in the line of W. N. Lowry (D.B. 337, Pg. 521); thence
with same N. 10 17' W. 190.01 feet to a point; thence with a line
through the property of Adams Construction Co., N. 460 04" E.
1557.36 feet to a point in the line of James R. France; thence
with same S. 320 26' E. 476.66 feet to a point; thence S. 730 48'
E. 126.33 feet to the point of BEGINNING, containing 20.1 acres
(more or less) and being a portion of the property purchased by
Adams Construction Co. from Strauss Construction Co., Inc.
AYES: Supervisors Terry, Johnson, Park and Myers
NAYS:
Supervisor White
Adams Const. presented an Agreement for Improved Access -(filed with minutes).
IN RE:
REQUEST OF PAUL HOLLYFIELD TO PLACE A COMMERCIAL *
CAMPGROUND IN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT A-l ON A 16.5 *
ACRE TRACT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 889 *
1/2 MILE WEST OF STATE ROUTE 221 IN THE WINDSOR *
HILLS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
APPROVED
On motion of Supervisor White, this request was reconsidered.
Arthur Crush, Attorney for Petitioner, again stated the plan for installing
this campground with all modern facilities. The Board inquired as to the
access road for the campground and in particular about Rt. 711. Mr. Hollyfiel
stated that Rt. 711 would not need to be used as access and that if the public
road is inadequate, he will proffer the condition that a private road will
be provided.
On motion of Supervisor Terry and the following recorded vote,
the request was approved.
AYES:
Supervisors Terry, White, Johnson, Park and Myers
NAYS:
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
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On motion of Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote, the Board
went into Executive session at 10:45 p.m. , to discuss legal, personnel and
real estate matters.
IN RE:
RECONVENEMENT
In order to attend to the remaining business, Supervisor Park moved
to reconvene at 10:48 p.m.; adopted by unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor White stated "My past fourteen months on the Board
of Supervisors has not worked out as well or as enjoyable as I had perceived
it to be when I was elected in November 1980 and I tell you that I looked
forward to serving in our government as a representative for the Hollins
District. There's nothing that can dissolusion enthusiasm as fast as
constant and unfair criticism. I guess that I was not prepared for either
and I found that serving was a very difficult job in trying to make the
proper and right decisions when it was ridiculed and called wrong, or unfair
or stupid. It's very disheartening to me. The news media, with few excep-
tions, has made my Board tenture a miserable fourteen months and if I had
any legal recourse against some of the so-called, quote facts unquote, that
they have published and written about, I would certainly initiate it. The
final result is that qualified people have become less and less inclined to
seek public office. Special interest groups are mounting in strength and
correct decisions are becoming harder to deduce when them and the newspaper
don't know the facts or really bother to find them out. Finally I tell you
in complete honesty that I'm very glad to give up this seat. I've tried to
give my level best to represent the citizens in my district, apparently they
did not agree, or lead to believe that I failed because they turned me down
for re-election. I leave with a feeling of relief but apprehensions, I'm
still concerned about what lies ahead for my district and for my County. I
tender you farewell, and I thank those County employees in our government
who assisted me in whatever accomplishment I was able to make and things
that I might have gotten done. Thank you."
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Supervisor Terry stated " With a lot of people saying something to
the effect ...."Well, after all the hours and hard work you've devoted to the
people and the county... How do you feel now?
This repeated question coupled with my own personal question about
my accomplishments and unfinished goals requires you to stop and taken
inventory. With my thoughts in review, I can answer the question... How I
now feel?
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Personally, I have more satisfaction in what was accomplished by
'rocking the boat' and having a string of positive good things of accomplish-
ments for our benefit as county citizens, than I would have, to re-election,
to the same old problems, as some board members might in being re-elected
by retaining the status quo and not being concerned about eliminating
problems if it required 'rocking the boat' or 'stepping on toes' or 'taking
some grief' or whatever label you want to put on it.
At least the new board members will be able to pick up on what has
been accomplished and have smoothe sailing as a result of what we went
through during the storm.
To continue how I now feel...of course I wanted an opportunity to
continue the on-going projects, but the people spoke so I can only say I feel
gratitude for the opportunity I had to serve, and for the enlightenment of
government and people that could not have been obtained any other way. I
have always loved the valley and the people and been interested in civic
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This doesn't stop with an election. I still am.
I am grateful for the friendships developed.
When I think of the conditions of the county when I took office....
and the condition of the county upon leaving office, there is only ONE way
to feel! That is with a sense of pride for all the positive things that took
place during those years! We moved a lot of obstacles to progress, jumped
a lot of hurdles and started the county on a much safer course.
Proud to have been able to leave the county in much better shape
than it was upon taking office; to have made changes beneficial for the
citizens and the supervisors elect; to have made changes that will permit
the citizens to obtain service they have every reason to expect.... 'without
having to call or visit their supervisor for a routine matter to be handled.'
In return....this will permit, or certainly should permit, the
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supervisors taking office not to have to intercede or have the burden put
upon them to intercede in so-called 'day-to-day' or routine matters as we
were. We were able to get this accomplished rather than to continue the
status quo. With the hiring of an Administrator, we had looked forward to
being able to avoid the hassle of our own involvement by having someone else
to do it. This will be one of the 'fruits of our labor' that we can pass
on for the benefit of the supervisors-elect, citizens, and employees.
You must remember, the people had been dissatisfied with their change
to the Executive form of government and the management of it, and voted to
change back to the traditional form of government as I was elected to office.
This meant the same person who had the title changed from County Executive to
County Administrator and some of the same people reporting to him
expected only a title change but not in performance. This is now corrected.
The amount of money and handling of finances had been a problem prior
to my being elected to office. With some saying we had a huge surplus and
other saying NOT SO. This continued to be a problem right up to this past
budget session. We knew who and what circumstances we were trying to work
with. It was a most trying situation having to get to the bottom line to
know what we could do to avoid the hardship of a big surplus for the tax-
payers and yet to have enough for the employees and to be able to provide
the services. Especially with each of the five supervisors being given
different figures and each time they asked.
I intended to see this practice stopped and it has been. The best ex-
ample of this is the fact that 20 minutes before we voted on the budget I
was told by the County Finance Director that we had an additional million,
three hundred thousand dollars.
Here again, we took a lot of grief from the news media about an 809
tax rate that was used by other members and the media to berate as poor
management when in reality it was the very opposite. It was good management
considering the circumstances at the time and it would have been a thousand
times easier to have continued the same old process and not rocked any boats
and been a 'good Joe' ....than to have taken the approach..... 'look, 3 years
for me is too much, I am going to bite the bullet, let the chips fall where
they will, but put an end to this process of having a budget presented and
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and funded without all the financial facts of the county. Election or no
election!
This will no longer be the case! Come budget study time.....it
will be with improved, knowledgeable, cooperative circumstances.
This is
something good to think you have helped create for the coming board.
The employees had become used to working with the Executive form
of government and a change for them was something to be worked out with the
creation of Commissioner of the Revenue and Treasurer, as well as making the
Clerk of the Court independent rather than reporting to the County Executive.
This caused some rough spots which were worked out not by desire or wishing,
but by devoting many hours of concerned interest.
Upon taking office---the cry had been the need to dissolve the
Public Service Authority. This had been the desire of citizens, builders, or
about anybody who had had any dealing with the authority which had become a
monster answerable to themselves. I had set out to do something about this
PSA monster and as with most anything you do - to make or bring about a
change....you can expect criticism. It soon became apparent that if we were
ever going to be able to dissolve the PSA, it would not be by continuing
the practice of appointing other people to serve on that board. Since it
was only that board who had the authority to vote to dissolve itself. So
with the appointment by the supervisors to serve as board members themselves
on PSA--------the adverse publicity hit the newspaper as if we were just
trying to control everything for our personal satisfaction. This caused some
trials and tribulations but our goal was met and the PSA dissolved and a
county utility department created that can now answer to the supervision
the elected officials provide.
Upon taking office the county didn't have any water system. We
worked to get one started and the mention of wells and storage tanks and
buying private water systems to tie a uniform system together for all County
citizens to benefit from------was like the other accomplishments. It met
immediate adverse publicity and ridicule from the local paper. The end
result however has been another nice accomplishment....and the wells met our
need and proved to be very good this summer as we watched Carvens Cove become
alarmingly low.
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We were able with the PSA dissolved, the law suits out of the way
and creation of our own utility department, to make a water agreement with
other valley governments...that enabled us to obtain and move water wherever
needed in the valley.
Another accomplishment that was blown out of proportion by the
newspaper before the administration had time to cover it with employees----
was one very good thing for both the county employees and taxpayers and I'm
delighted at least to see before leaving office, that the newspaper has
reported that it is working smoothly, that is the employees' insurance plan.
With the increased cost and many large as well as small companies and
industries making a change, it was necessary for the county to do the same.
This can be chalked up as another positive accomplishment that will provide
better coverage for the employee at a big savings to the taxpayer.
The fire and rescue services were in great need of improved and
expanded facilities and equipment. The need was immediate and the service
being one of life or death...we choose to seek to improve the service county-
wide rather than one area at a time and the citizens agreed by approving
the sale of bonds to provide it.
This certainly is a positive accomplishment the new board will find
behind them rather than in front of them to deal with. Another aspect
behind them is the controversial department head and now they have one
working with them and the employees and volunteers as well...they are very
pleased.
I have been very much interested in orderly planning and the
development of the entire valley. I have observed the distress to business as
well as residents when spot zoning is allowed and the frustration it causes.
Knowing how the people had felt about Rt. 419 and related areas remaining
residential, and the need for certain type development where services are
available. I sought to settle the water suits and estaplish the Utility
Dept. and negotiated the water agreement. Provided about a hundred acres in
south county next to Hunting Hills with water and sewage to enable multi-
family units to be built since the builders had said they needed to move
into single family areas since other land with these services was not avail-
able for this type housing.
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Tinker Creek interceptor line and it looking like more planning and talking
stages were to continue and just continue to delay the development of the
northern county..Botetourt area, and the need the builders had for this to
become a reality rather than more talk. I personally sought and can take
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credit for working to remove the 'road blocks' that opened up the lower part
of Tinker Creek permitting the development of northern county and Botetourt...
eliminating the sewage lagoon in the Summerdean area. This was not accomp-
lished by two meetings a month but by many hours of negotiations after
contacting Steve Shelton, the Botetourt County Administrator, and working with
the State Water Control Board.
The board met a challenge in about everything they did as you can
begin to see from this, but by following through rather than rolling over
to play dead; in many cases, the Board of Supervisors, come January and
reorgznizing, will be conducting the affairs of government for the people
from a strenghtened rather than weakened position. An example is the fact
that the authority of the Board to zone property was being made a mockery of.
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More and more cases were being taken to court. By meeting the challenge and
taking 2 cases to the Supreme Court, which upheld the Supervisors, it permits
this Board to have another obstacle out of the way as they profit from their
predecessors' experience and know they are on solid footing.
Just think what it might have been with a little positive support...
considering what was accomplished with it 'up-hill all the way' .
We have come a long way....we haven't arrived. I look forward
to this board continuing the progress and offer them any assistance or
support they might seek and wish them the best as they make decisions affectin
us all."
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 3042 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO
LAWRENCE E. TERRY FOR HIS SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY.
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WHEREAS, Lawrence E. Terry was elected to the Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County from the Windsor Hills Magisterial District for a
four year term commencing January 1, 1978; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Terry served the County of Roanoke tirelessly,
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member and chairman of the Roanoke County Public Service Authority
and as a member, vice chairman and chairman of the Roanoke County
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with distinction.
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 sincere and deepest
appreciation to Lawrence E. Terry for his service to Roanoke County
and its citizens over the past four years and does further wish
Mr. Terry continued success in his future endeavors and does
express the hope that he will continue his interest in the affairs
of Roanoke County.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors White, Johnson, Park and Myers
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 3043 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION
OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO
T. M. "MICKEY" WHITE FOR HIS SERVICE AS A MEMBER
OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
WHEREAS, T. M. "Mickey" White was elected to the Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County from the Hollins Magisterial District to serve for the
balance of an unexpired term commencing in November of 1980; and
WHEREAS, during the time Mr. White served on the Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County he served with distinction, exhibiting significant
ability to understand and deal with matters affecting Roanoke County in
a way which he felt to be in the best interest of all the citizens of
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County that it does extend its most sincere expression of
appreciation on behalf of itself and the citizens of Roanoke County to
Mr. White for his service on the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
and does further express to Mr. White its sincerest wish for his continued
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his deep interest in the activities and well-being of Roanoke County.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
NAYS:
Supervisors Terry, Johnson, Park and Myers
None
ABSTAIN: Supervisor White
Supervisor Johnson presented a plaque from the Board and Roanoke
County for Bruce Mayer upon his leaving Roanoke County as Assistant Adminis-
trator which commended his service while employed with the county.
Supervisor Johnson inquired of Gene Robertson, Engineer, as to the
possibility of getting a street light installed on Parkwood in the Green
Valley area. Mr. Robertson informed Mrs. Johnson that no money is available
in this fiscal year budget but after July 1st he would consider the matter.
Supervisor Park expressed his best wishes to Messrs. White and
Terry upon their leaving the Board.
Chairman Myers also expressed his sentiments to the two out-going
Supervisors.
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion of Supervisor Park and a unanimous voice vote, the Board
went into Executive session at 11:00 p.m. to discuss personnel, real estate,
and potential litigation.
IN RE:
RECONVENEMENT
The Board reconvened in open session at 11:40 p.m. on motion of
Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS
On motion of Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote, the
following citizens were reappointed for a three-year term to the Roanoke
Valley Mental Health Association Board of Directors:
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(a) James R. Austin - 2923 Rosalind Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Va. 24014
(b) Leo P. Buckley Jr., 803 Red Lane, Salem, Virginia 24153
(c) Frank G. Selbe III, 101 - 27th Street, S. E., Roanoke, Va. 24014
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
meeting was adjourned at 11:45 p.m.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and a unanimous voice vote, the
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