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Board of Supervisors
Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center
Salem, Virginia
November 24, 1981
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 fourth Tuesday and the second regular meeting of the month
of November.
Members present: Acting Chairman Lawrence E. Terry, and Supervisors
May W. Johnson, Edward C. Park, Jr., and T. M. White.
Members Absent: Chairman Robert E. Myers
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Acting Chairman Terry called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
IN RE:
ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
On motion of Supervisor vfuite and a unanimous voice vote, the
following items were received and filed.
(a) Jail Report - Oct. 1981
(b) Treasurer's Reports - Sept. and Oct. 1981
(c) Election Report - Abstract of Votes
(d) Report - Solid Waste Disposal in the Future
(e) Financial Statement - Oct. 31, 1981
IN RE:
RAFFLE PERMITS
On motion of Supervisor Park and a unanimous voice vote, the
following raffle permits were approved with fees waived:
(1) Roanoke County School Food Service Assoc.
(2) Clearbrook Elementary School PTA
(3) Fort Lewis Rescue Squad
(4) Vinton Sandlot Booster Club
County Administrator Flanders advised the Board that Wayne Compton,
Commissioner of Revenue, desires to issue as well as audit all raffle and
bingo permits. County Attorney James Buchholtz stated that legislature pro-
vides for the governing body to issue such permits and that it would be illega
for Board not to issue same.
No action was taken by the Board.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion of Supervisor Park and a unanimous voice vote, the Board
went into Executive session at 6:10 p.m. to discuss real estate, legal matters,
and personnel.
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RECONVENEMENT
At 7:05 p.m. Acting Chairman Terry again called the meeting to order.
INVOCATION
Invocation was offered by Rev. Samuel Crews of Coopers Cove Baptist
Church, Roanoke, Virginia; Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited in
unison.
IN RE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Park and a unanimous voice vote, the minutes
of the meeting for November 10, 1981 were approved as submitted.
IN RE:
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REQUEST OF R. W. BOWERS CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION FOR A *
PERMIT TO PLACE FIVE TRAILERS, TO BE UTILIZED AS TEMP- * APPROVED
ORARY OFFICES IN BUSINESS DISTRICT B-2, LOCATED AT 5720 *
WILLIAMSON ROAD IN THE HOLLINS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
No one in opposition appeared regarding this request. On motion of
Supervisor White and the following recorded vote, this request was approved
for a period of three (3) months.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
IN RE:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
None
Chairman Myers
REQUEST OF JESSIE AND DIXIE SINK FOR A PERMIT TO PLACE A *
MOBILE HOME ON A 1.0 ACRE TRACT TO BE OCCUPIED BY LILLIAN *
RUTH SINK, WITH AN EXISTING DWELLING LOCATED ON THE SOUTH * APPROVE
SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 622 (BRADSHAW ROAD) APPROXIMATELY *
0.25 MILE EAST OF THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY LINE IN THE CATAWBA*
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
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No one appeared to support or oppose this request. On motion of
Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote, the request was approved.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White, and Terry
None
Chairman Myers
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REQUEST OF LINDA AND STEVE BOYD TO RENEW A PERMIT TO *
PLACE A MOBILE HOME ON A 2.25 ACRE TRACT LOCATED APPROX- *
IMATELY 300 YARDS WEST OF STATE ROUTE 845 (INDIAN GRAVE * APPROVED
ROAD) SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE 676 IN THE BACK CREEK AREA *
IN THE CAVE SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
No one appeared to support or oppose this request. On motion of
AYES:
Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote, the request was approved.
NAYS:
ABSENT:
IN RE:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
None
Chairman Myers
REQUEST OF GRACE ADAMS TO RENEW A PERMIT TO PLACE A *
MOBILE HOME ON A 3.0 ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE NORTH *
SIDE OF EASTLAND ROAD APPROXIMATELY 800 FEET WEST OF * APPROVED
ITS INTERSECTION WITH HIGHLAND ROAD IN THE RIVERDALE *
FARM SECTION OF THE VINTON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
No one appeared to support or oppose this request. On motion of
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Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote, the request was approved.
NAYS:
ABSENT:
IN RE:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
None
Chairman Myers
REQUEST OF CLARENCE BRITT TO RENEW A PERMIT TO PLACE A *
MOBILE HOME ON A 1.0 ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON BRADSHAW ROAD *
APPROXIMATELY 10 MILES FROM PRATT'S STORE IN THE CATAWBA * APPROVED
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
No one appeared to support or oppose this request. On motion of
Supervisor White and the following recorded vote, the request was approved.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
IN RE:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
none
Chairman Myers
REQUEST OF MARY J. JOHNSON TO RENEW A PERMIT TO PLACE A *
MOBILE HOME ON A 2.79 ACRE TRACT LOCATED AT THE END OF * APPROVE
STATE ROUTE 777, 0.1 MILE PAST THE END OF STATE MAINTENANCE*
IN THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
No one was present to support or oppose this request. On motion
of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote, the request was approv d.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
None
Chairman Myers
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REQUEST OF PEGGY M. SLOANE TO RENEW A PERMIT TO PLACE A *
MOBILE HOME ON A 10-ACRE TRACT, OCCUPIED BY EMMA C. MELTON,*
WITH AN EXISTING DWELLING LOCATED ON LOCH HAVEN ROAD APP- * APPROVEI
ROXlMATELY 0.8 MILE FROM PETERS CREEK ROAD IN THE CATAWBA *
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
No one appeared to support or oppose this request. On motion of
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Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote, the request was approved.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Chairman Myers
IN RE:
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSAL TO AMEND ARTICLE II, SECTION 2l-l5(h)
AND ARTICLE III, SECTION 2l-2l(h) OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY ZONING
ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE RENEWAL PROCEDURES AND CONDITIONS FOR
MOBILE HOMES.
Tim Gubala, County Planner, reviewed the proposed Ordinance for
all present and Supervisor Johnson stated she had wiated some time for this
Ordinance, she then moved to adopt the following amendment.
ORDINANCE NO. 3023 fu~ENDING SECTION 21-15 (17) (h) AND
SECTION 21-21 (10) (h) OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE RELATING TO
THE RENEWAL PROCEDURES FOR MOBILE HOMES.
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BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That Chapter 21, Zoning, Article II. A-I Agricultural District,
Section 21-15, Permitted uses, (17) (h) be, and hereby is amended to
read and provide as follows:
Section 21-15. Permitted uses.
In agricultural district A-l, any building to be erected or
land to be used shall be for one or more of the following or similar
uses:
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(17) Mobile homes, provided a special exception has been
granted by the board of supervisors, upon the following conditions:
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(h) A filing fee of five dollars shall be paid to the county
administrator upon filing the application for such special exception.
These special exceptions shall be valid for a period of two years.
The decal issued shall be affixed to the trailer so as to be visible
from the outside. However, in seeking applications for renewal,
the applicant shall meet all conditions and requirements. If there
is a violation of such conditions or neighborhood opposition to
such a renewal, the renewal application shall be referred to the
board of supervisors for a public hearing to determine whether the
renewal shall be granted. A fee for processing renewal applications
and public hearing referrals shall be charged by the zoning administrator.
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2. That Chapter 21, Zoning, Article III. RE Residential District,
Section 21-21, Permitted uses, (10) (h) be, and hereby is amended to
read and provide as follows:
Section 21-21. Permitted uses.
In residential estates district RE, any building to be erected
or land to be used shall be for one or more of the following or
similar uses:
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(10) Mobile homes; provided a special exception has been
granted by the board of supervisors, upon the following conditions:
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(h) A filing fee of five dollars shall be paid to the
county administrator upon filing the application for such
special exception. These special exceptions shall be affixed
to the trailer so as to be visible from the outside. However,
in seeking applications for renewal, the applicant shall meet
all conditions and requirements. If there is a violation of
such conditions or neighborhood opposition to such a renewal,
the renewal application shall be referred to the board of
supervisors for a public hearing to determine whether the
renewal shall be granted. A fee for processing renewal applications
and public hearing referrals shall be charged by the zoning
administrator.
This amendment shall take effect from and after its passage.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Chairman Myers
IN RE:
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OF ROANOKE VALLEY
Mrs. Jo Wirth was present to represent Mental Health Services of
Roanoke Valley and informed the Board of their financial status and an
annual report of services performed. A film of the programs conducted by
Mental Health was shown to those present.
The Board expressed their thanks for a job well done.
IN RE:
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Administrator Flanders gave an update on his activities as Adminis-
trator since his arrival November 9th and requested the Board to inform him
of any duties or reports of which he is unaware in relation to his position.
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DATA PROCESSING DIRECTOR
Mr. Flanders reminded the Board that the data processing director
for the School Administration has resigned that position and recommended
Harry Franks be appointed Director for the County as well as for the School
Administration if that meets the School Board's approval.
On motion of Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote, the
Board concurred with Mr. Flanders' recommendation that Harry Franks be
appointed Director of Data Processing for the County and the School Adminis-
tration, upon approval by the School Board.
AYES:
NAYS:
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None
Chairman Myers
REQUEST TO PURCHASE COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY
Charles Knapp, citizen, submitted a proposal of purchase (filed
with the minutes of the meeting) for County-owned property located in back of
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the Hollins Public Library off Barrens Road and Peters Creek Road.
Administrator Flanders informed the Board that a study is being
conducted of all County-owned property to determine the present and future
potential usage of such property.
After some discussion, Supervisor Johnson moved to continue this
matter until such study is completed and a report is reviewed by the Board;
adopted by the following recorded vote.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
IN RE:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
None
Chairman Myers
CITIZENS COMMITTEE FOR THE COURTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION
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Administrator Flanders inquired of the Board as to whether the
Citizens Committee for the Courthouse construction has fulfilled their
duties or the direction in which they now should follow.
Supervisor White directed the administrator to write the Committee
members to thank them for a job well-done and moved to dissolve this Committee
since their duties have been fulfilled; adopted by the following recorded
vote.
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AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Chairman Myers
IN RE:
RAFFLE PERMIT
On motion of Supervisor White and the following recorded vote,
approval was given to issue a raffle permit to the Hollins College Corporation
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Chairman Myers
IN RE:
CHANGE OF BOARD MEETING FROM DEC. 8, 1981 TO DEC. 9, 1981
Supervisor Johnson informed those present that on December 8, 1981
the Virginia Association of Counties will hold their Legislative meeting in
Roanoke for this area and felt it was imperative to attend and let them
know what is needed in the County. Therefore, Mrs. Johnson moved to change
the regular Board meeting date of Dec. 8th to Dec. 9, 1981 and directed the
County Attorney to so advertise that change; adopted by the following
recorded vote.
RESOLUTION NO. 3024 CANCELING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 8, 1981 AND RESCHEDULING SAME
FOR DECEMBER 9, 1981.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors scheduled
for December 8, 1981 is hereby canceled; and
2. That the date of December 9, 1981 is hereby established as the
date of said meeting in the place and stead of December 8, 1981; and
3. That all public hearings heretofore scheduled and advertised
for December 8, 1981 shall be held December 9, 1981 without further
advertisement as if same had been duly advertised for December 9, 1981;
and
4. That a duly attested copy of this resolution shall be published
in the newspaper having general circulation in Roanoke County on Saturday,
November 28, 1981 and Saturday, December 5, 1981 and further posted on
the front door of the Roanoke County Courthouse, the County Administration
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Building, and the Roanoke County Annex.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
IN RE:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
None
Chairman Myers
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PARKING TICKETS
Supervisor Park stated he would like to direct a public hearing to
be held to amend Code Section 10-10-(h) to direct that payment of parking
tickets be made to the Treasurer of Roanoke County instead of the Finance
Director and that all proceeds relating to the payments and collection of
such fines be the responsibility of the Treasurer. Mr. Park moved this to
be his motion and directed Mr. Buchholtz to advertise same for December 22nd
meeting; adopted by the following recorded vote.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
IN RE:
Supervisor Johnson, Park, White and Terry
None
Chairman Myers
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ROANOKE COUNTY EMPLOYEES' HEALTH PLAN REPORT
John Chambliss, Director of Finance, reported the status of funds
on the County's Health Insurance plan and that the plan is working favorably
for the employees. He further stated other localities have inquired about
the plan and are considering this route for insurance.
Supervisor Johnson expressed her gratitude for the good job Mr.
Chambliss has done with the insurance plan and its acceptance by the employees.
She further directed Mr. Chambliss to prepare a report of the procedure to
institute this insurance plan and forward to the Virginia Association of
Counties in order to allow other counties to work out their plans.
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Mr. Chambliss informed the Board that the annual audit by Ernst
and Whinny has not yet been completed but felt it would be ready to submit
at the December 22nd meeting.
IN RE:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Dr. Nancy Welch was present and submitted a report of activities
from June 1980 through June 1981. Dr. Welch explained that when funds are
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collected by the Health Department above the amount they are required to
secure. a refund check
is forwarded. This year an excess amount of
$29.094.29 was collected. and since a proposed legislature to charge a lesser
amount for drugs will r~duce their available budget funds considerably. Dr.
Welch requested the Board to allow the department to keep $14.000.00 of that
money to replenish the budget. She further asked the Board's consideration
to discuss the proposed legislation with Delegate Richard Cranwell to express
their views concerning the matter of charging only $1.00 for any Health
Department Services, unless patient can afford a greater amount.
Supervisor White moved to allow the Health Department to retain
$14.000.00 as requested; adopted by the following recorded vote.
DESCRIPTION
Class:
Fund:
Dept:
Object:
Dept:
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ABSENT:
IN RE:
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 3025
ACCOUNT NUMBER
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Expenditures
General
Public Health
Appropriation to State
03-6-05101-56010
$14.000.00
Unappropriated Balance
03-6-99999-99999
(14.000.00)
Adopted on motion of Supervisor White and the following recorded vote.
Supervisors Johnson. Park. White and Terry
None
Chairman Myers
SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
The School Administration has received a federal grant in the amount
of $10.276.95 for a career education project and requests the Board to approp-
riate those funds which are 100% reimbursable.
DESCRIPTION
Class:
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APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 3026
ACCOUNT NUMBER
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Expenditures
Federal Projects
25-6-25000-00000
$10.277
Revenues
Capital Projects
25-5-25000-85JOO
$10.277
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote.
Supervisors Johnson. Park. White and Terry
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Chairman Myers
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 3027 ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF WATER AND
SEWER LINES INSTALLED WITHIN THE WOODLANDS, SECTION 8, AND
AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR TO DULY AUTHENTICATE SUCH
ACCEPTANCE AS MADE AND PROVIDED BY LAW.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
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1. That the offer of the developer of the subdivision known as The
Woodlands, Section 8, to donate the water and sewer lines installed within
the development of this subdivision to the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County be, and hereby is ACCEPTED; and
2. That upon receipt of a duly executed deed conveying the herein-
above mentioned water and sewer lines to the Board of Supervisors, the
County Administrator is hereby authorized to authenticate the accpetance
thereof on a form approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Chairman Myers
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IN RE:
REPORT ON BIG HILL CHROMIUM CONTAMINATION
John Hubbard, Director of Engineering Operations for the Utility
Department, submitted a report, filed with the minutes of this meeting, which
states the EPA interest in this project. He informed that EPA is preparing a
study of this site and will inform the County of its progress.
No action was taken by the Board.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 3028 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN RELATION TO THE GLADE CREEK AND
TINKER CREEK SEWER PROJECTS.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That certain documents required to be executed on behalf
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of the County of Roanoke in relation to the Glade Creek and Tinker
Creek sewer projects heretofore undertaken and directed by the Board
of Supervisors are hereby authorized to be executed on behalf of the
County of Roanoke; provided however, any documents authorizing addi-
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for execution by the Board of Supervisors; and
2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed
to execute such documents as are herein authorized to be executed from
time to time all of which shall be upon a form approved by the County
Attorney.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote.
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ABSENT:
IN RE:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
None
Chairman Myers
APPLICATION OF REGION PROPERTIES, INC. FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Region Properties, Inc. applied for a Special Use permit in order
to dump construction debris consisting of wood, paper and metal materials,
on a 100' x 200' lot beyond Penguin Drive in the Penn Forest Subdivision.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote, the
request was approved for a two-year period.
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ABSENT:
IN RE:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
None
Chairman Myers
READVERTISING FEE FOR REZONING AND PLANNING COMMISSION MATTERS
Tim Gubala, County Planner, reminded the Board that previously
they had discussed the possibility of charging a fee for notices sent to
adjoining property owners when a rezoning request is continued by the Planning
Commission. In the past, this expense has been borne by the County and Mr.
Gubala suggested a fee be charged to cover this particular expense.
On motion of Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote, a
fee of $10.00 was approved for the readvertising of continued matters.
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ABSENT:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
None
Chairman Myers
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REQUEST TO ADD DORSET DRIVE INTO STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote,
the request to add Dorset Drive 0.02 mile west of Pelham Drive (Rt. 1338)
0.19 mile to temporary Cul-de-sac into the State Secondary Highway System
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was approved for submission to the Highway Department.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Chairman Myers
IN RE:
REQUEST TO ADD BUCKINGHAM DRIVE AND BUCKINGHAM CIRCLE INTO
THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote,
the request to add Buckingham Drive from 0.16 miles west of its intersection
with Rt. 1368 to its intersection with Wyndale Avenue (Rt. 925) and Buckingham
Circle north of Buckingham Drive(Rt. 1366) .05 miles to end into the State
Secondary Highway System, was approved for submission to the Highway Departmen
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
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None
ABSENT:
Chairman Myers
IN RE:
ORLANDO AND PALM VALLEY ROADS
Supervisor White stated there is a problem with a curve where
these two roads meet and a design of an intersection is under consideration
to alleviate this problem. He moved to direct a public hearing be held to
allow input from citizens and other interested parties regarding this matter.
The Salem Resident Engineer and Traffic Engineer from the Virginia Department
of Highways are to be invited to be present at the public hearing. County
Attorney James Buchholtz was directed to advertise a public hearing for the
meeting of December 22nd; adopted by the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Park, White and Terry
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None
ABSENT:
Chairman Myers
IN RE:
RAFFLE AND BINGO PERMIT PROCEDURE
Wayne Compton, Commissioner of Revenue, informed the Board of his
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willingness to accept applications, audit and issue permits for bingo games
and raffles conducted within the County. He stated his awareness of the
procedure under current County code and asked consideration to amend the Code
to allow his handling this matter. He felt with his handling of the entire
process to secure these permits, he would have more control to "police" the
offenders who do not get the permits.
Mr. Compton will do a study and submit to the Board at a future
meeting.
IN RE:
DEDICATION OF FORT LEWIS PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
Administrator Flanders informed and invited those present to attend
the dedication of the Fort Lewis Public Safety Building to be held on
November 29th at 2:00 p.m.
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ADJOURNMENT
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On motion of Supervisor Park and a unanimous voice vote, the
Board adjourned their meeting at 8:45 p.m.
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