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5/11/1982 - Regular 5-11-82 4081 Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center Salem, Virginia May 11, 1982 The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this I day in open session at the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, this being the second Tuesday and the first regular meeting of the month of May, 1982. Members present: Supervisor Athena E. Burton, Vice-Chairman, Supervisors May W. Johnson, Gary J. Minter and Robert E. Myers. Members Absent: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER In the absence of Chairman Park, Vice Chairman Athena Burton conducted this meeting. It was called to order at 6:05 p.m. I IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION Supervisor Johnson moved that the Board go into executive session to discuss real estate, legal matters related to application of the Freedom of Information Act, and two items of pending litigation. Her motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: CALL TO ORDER At 7:05 the Supervisors returned to the meeting room and on motion of Supervisor Johnson and a unanimous voice vote, returned to open session. Vice-Chairman Burton advised those present that the meeting had already been called to order and that the Board had just been in I executive session to discuss real estate and legal matters. IN RE: INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Director of Finance John M. Chambliss, Jr. offered the invocation; the pledge of alle8iance to the flag was then recited in unison by all present. ~ "...- 5-11-82 409 IN RE: ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR INFOR}~TION Supervisor Johnson moved that the County Administrator's report on referrals to the Planning Commission and the Treasurer's March, 1982 report be received and filed. Her motion was adopted by a unanimous voice I vote. IN RE: REPORT OF CHAIRMAN OF ROANOKE VALLEY INDUSTRIAL FACT FINDING COMMISSION Mr. James E. Jones, Chairman of the Roanoke Valley Industrial Fact Finding Commission was present. Be expressed his pleasure that the County and City of Roanoke had formed the Commission, which would help provide jobs and increase the tax base throughout the area. For the benefit of the two new Supervisors, Mr. Jones outlined the beginnings of the Commission and listed their accomplishments since. These included site surveys prepared with the help of the local chambers of commerce and a seven-state survey of just what industries are seeking in regard to site, public utilities, etc. Mr. Jones described how the Commission members I had been divided into three subcommittees: (1) industrial site committee, (2) site development committee, and (3) finance committee. He also advised that members visited the Research Triangle in North Carolina. He then presented to Mrs. Burton a report prepared by the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce. He reminded the Supervisors that information on flood plain areas as they would affect industrial sites is very important and is now available. He then read the Commission's recommendations, previously submitted to the Supervisors, that Salem, Vinton, and Botetourt County be invited to join the Commission, each member locality to have equal representation and that a task force be appointed to be composed of three representatives from each political subdivision to develop and present short- and long-range objectives. He also recommended that vacant land I already owned by the participating political subdivisions be inventoried and set aside as industrial sites. Mrs. Burton thanked him and the Commission for their time and effort. Supervisor Johnson then moved for the adoption of the prepared resolution. -I I L I ~; ~ 5-11-82 41 0 f IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 3129 CONCURRING IN CERTAIN RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ROANOKE VALLEY INDUSTRIAL FACT FINDING COMMISSION AND TAKING FORMAL ACTION RELATING TO SUCH RECOMMENDATIONS. I BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That in concurrence with the recommendation of the Roanoke Valley Industrial Fact Finding Commission and the prior action of this Board, the City of Salem, the Town of Vinton, and the County of Botetourt, are formally invited to join with the County and the City of Roanoke as a part of the Roanoke Valley Industrial Fact Finding Commission, each of said localities, should they accept such invitation, to have equal representation in the membership of said organization; 2. That in concurrence with the Roanoke Valley Industrial Fact Finding Commission recommendation that a Task Force or Working Committee be established comprised of three (3) representatives of each member I political subdivision in the Commission, that Donald R. Flanders, County Administrator, Timothy W. Gubala, County Planner and Bill Board, Executive Vice-President of the Salem/Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce, be and they hereby are, appointed as Roanoke County representatives on said Task Force or Working Committee, and the balance of the recommendation of the Commission relating to ex officio membership on said Task Force or Working Committee is approved. Adopted on motion by Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter and Burton NAYS: None I ABSENT: Supervisor Edward C. Park, Jr. Vice Chairman Burton then deviated from the order of the prepared agenda by recognizing Mr. Homer Duff, Director of Business and Finance for the County School Board. Mr. Duff had another meeting to go to and requested that he be allowed to transact his business and leave. He explained that the School Board was requesting the Supervisors' ~ "..- 5-11-82 411 authorization to buy a tract of land and the necessary funds for that purpose. He further explained the land was adjacent to William Byrd High School and would be used for construction of a new junior high school. Supervisor Minter moved adoption of the following, prepared resolution: I IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 3138 AUTHORIZING AND CONCURRING IN THE REQUEST OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD TO PURCHASE CERTAIN REAL ESTATE ADJACENT TO THE WILLIAM BYRD HIGH SCHOOL PROPERTY. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That that certain request of the Roanoke County School Board to purchase 13.4 acres, more or less, adjacent to the William Byrd High School property in Roanoke County for a sum not to exceed $116,000.00, said real estate being needed for the purpose of future Adopted on motion by Supervisor Gary Minter and adopted by ,I II 1 I I I I I I expansion of school facilities in the eastern part of the County, be, and same hereby is concurred in and is authorized to be consumated; and 2. That an attested copy of this resolution be forthwith delivered to the Clerk of the Roanoke County School Board. the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter, and Burton NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. I I i I I I I I i I I I I I I I i I i i, Supervisor Minter also moved adoption of the following, prepared Class: Fund: Source: Revenues School Bond Construction Beginning Balance 49-5-99999-99999 $116,000 I I I I I is II I I I I I I I I I I I appropriation resolution: IN RE: APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 3139 On motion made by Supervisor Minter, the General Appropriation Resolution of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 23, 1981 be and the same hereby amended as follows to become effective May DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER 11, 1982: INCREASE (DECREASE) ~li ..., 5-11-82 412 DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE (DECREASE) Class: Fund: Dept: Expenditures School Bond Construction Construction 49-6-49000-00000 $116,000 I Adopted by the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter, and Burton NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. IN RE: PUBLIC HEARINGS APPLICATION OF JESSE AND ELIZABETH FISHER FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 4 ACRE TRACT ON THE EAST SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 649, ABOUT 800 FEET FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH ROUTE 639 IN THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. * * * Continued to * June 8, 1982 * Mr. and Mrs. Fisher were present for this public hearing. When Mrs. Burton asked if there was anyone present to oppose this application, a Mr. John K. Muncy from Route 3, Salem, came forward. He and his wife said they did not oppose the Fishers having the mobile home on their I property, but they were opposed to the proposed location, that it was too close to the Muncy property line. Mrs. Burton asked Zoning Inspector Claude G. Lee about County regulations pertaining to the distance a mobile home must set from property lines; he advised that it was 50 feet. He also advised that the Fisher mobile home will be no closer to their property line than 50 feet and that they have been issued a variance permit from the Board of Zoning Appeals because the mobile home will not be owner occupied. Supervisor Myers moved that this hearing be continued until June 8, 1982, by which time he would have had an opportunity to visit and evaluate the site. His motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. I IN RE: APPLICATION OF GLORIA B. GUTHRIE FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 42.93-ACRE TRACT ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 845, BEHIND THE RED HILL CHURCH OF GOD IN THE CAVE SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. oft * * ,,< APPROVED Mrs. Gloria B. Guthrie was present for this hearing; there was no opposition. Supervisor Johnson moved that the request be approved, subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes. Her motion was approved by the following, recorded vote. ~ ,....-- 413 5-11-82 AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: IN RE: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter, and Burton None Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. APPLICATION OF EDWARD L. WITT FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 2l.7-ACRE TRACT ON STATE ROUTE 786, ABOUT 1/2 MILE OFF ROUTE 612 ON BENT MOUNTAIN IN WINDSOR HILLS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. )~ I * * APPROVED ";~ Mr. Edward L. Witt was present for this hearing; there was no opposition. Supervisor Myers moved that the permit be granted, subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes. His motion was approved by the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter, and Burton NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. IN RE: APPLICATION OF T. GREER ROBERTSON FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR A HOME OCCUPATION TO CONDUCT A PRINTING BUSINESS IN HIS RESIDENCE AT 1247 TERRACE DRIVE, SALEM (GREEN HILL SUBDIVISION) IN THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. * * * APPROVED * I Mr. T. Greer Robertson was present for this hearing; there was no opposition. Supervisor Johnson asked him what kind of printing he planned to do. He advised that he was retired and that his printing business would be a hobby. Mrs. Johnson suggested that he not use signs to advertise and Mr. Robertson said he did not intend to. Supervisor Myers moved that this permit be granted. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: IN RE: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter and Burton None Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. APPLICATION OF PAMELA C. HARDIE FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR A HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT TO OPERATE A ONE-CHAIR BEAUTY SHOP IN HER RESIDENCE AT 743 GOODLAND AVENUE (SUMMERDEAN GARDENS SUBDIVISION) IN HOLLINS DISTRICT. * I * )~ APPROVED * Mrs. Pamela C. Hardie was present for this hearing; there was no opposition. Supervisor Minter asked what the staff recommended. County Planner Timothy W. Gubala advised that they recommend approval for one year. I ~Il ~ 5-11-82 414 Mr. Minter moved that the permit be approved for the one year period recommended. The motion was adopted by the following, recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter, and Burton I NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. IN RE: APPLICATION OF BARRY LYNN CARROLL FOR A SPECIAL * EXCEPTION FOR A HOME OCCUPATION TO DO SMALL * ENGINE REPAIRS AT HIS RESIDENCE AT THE END OF * STATE ROUTE 1121, OFF THE END OF ROUTE 777 IN * THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. APPROVED Mr. Barry Lynn Carroll was present for this hearing; there was no opposition. Supervisor Myers moved that the permit be approved. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter and Burton NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. I IN RE: PETITION OF HORACE G. FRALIN REQUESTING REZONING * FROM B-2 TO B-3 OF 1.574 ACRE ON THE NORTH SIDE * OF ROUTE 419, IMMEDIATELY WEST OF THE WINN-DIXIE * STORE (ALTUS ASSOCIATES PROPERTY) IN THE CAVE * SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT TO PERMIT * CONSTRUCTION/OPERATION OF A HARDEE'S RESTAURANT. * APPROVED Mr. Jim White from Boddie/Noell Enterprises, Inc. was present as spokesman for this request. There was no opposition, so Supervisor Johnson moved that this rezoning request be approved. She then told Mr. White that she was not making it a condition, but that she certainly wished they would do something about "that ugly bank". Mr. White responded that he hoped most of it would be taken down and at the very least it would be graded and seeded. FINAL ORDER I NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDERED that the aforementioned tract of land, more particulaPy desCribed below, be rezoned from Business District B-2 to Business District B-3. BEGINNING at a highway monument on the northwest- erly side of Virginia Route 419, corner to the proper- ty of Thomas J. Kent; thence with a line of same, N. 430 41' W. 375.23 feet to an iron pin; thence N. 510 32' 20" E. 180.79 feet to a point on the southerly side of a private road; thence with the line of same, ~ ,...- 5-11-82 415 S. 430 45' E. 385.83 feet to a highway monument on the northwesterly side of Virginia Route 419; thence with a line of said Virginia Route 419, S. 540 50' 30" W. 182.51 feet to the place of Beginning, con- taining 1.574 acres, as shown on map made by T. P. Parker and Son, Engineers and Surveyors, dated February 29, 1972, a copy of which is attached to Deed from lester S. Carter and wife, to Herman W. Perdue, dated February 17, 1972. I BE IT FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order be transmitted to the County Planner and that he be and hereby is, ordered to reflect that change on the official zoning maps of the County. Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote. . I ! I I ! I I I \r Ii r I I I I I I I I ; I I I I I I i I i i L AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter and Burton NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. IN RE: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 21 (ZONING) OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY * CODE TO ALLOW FOR PROCEDURES FOR RENEWAL OF HOME * OCCUPATION PERMITS IN AGRICULTURE A-l, RESIDENTIAL * ESTATES RE, AND RESIDENTIAL R-1 DISTRICTS AND SETTING * APPROVED A SCHEDULE OF FEES * I County Planner Timothy W. Gubala acted as spokesman in this matter. He explained that this amendment to the County Code would allow renewal of home occupation permits to be handled at a staff level unless there was opposition. In cases where there was opposition, then the renewal would be scheduled for public hearing before the Supervisors. He further advised that the schedule offues was somewhat similar to the schedule for mobile home permits. ORDINANCE NO. 3134 AMENDING CHAPTER 21, ZONING OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE RELATING TO HOME OCCUPATION RENEWALS. BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That sub-paragraph (6), Home Occupations, of Section 21-15. I Permitted uses of Article II. A-I Agricultural District be amended to read and provide as follows: (6) Home occupations, subject to a special exception granted by the governing body and subject to the following conditions: (a) Conditions relative to the operation of the home occupa- tion may be established by the Board of Supervisors. I I --+-- I I I ~I (b) The special exception permit will be issued for no longer " 5-11-82 4.16 I than two (2) years. However, in seeking an application 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. 2. That sub-paragraph (4), Home occupations, of Section 21-21. Permitted uses of Article III. RE Residential District be amended to read and provide as follows: (4) Home occupations, subject to a special exception granted by the governing body and subject to the following conditions: (a) Conditions relative to the operation of the home occupa- tion may be established by the Board of Supervisors. (b) The special exception permit will be issued for no longer than two (2) years. However, in seeking an application 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. 3. That sub-paragraph (5), Home occupations, of Section 21-29. Permitted uses of Article IV. R-l Residential District be amended to I read and provide as follows: (5) Home occupations, subject to a special exception granted by the governing body and subject to the following conditions: (a) Conditions relative to the operation of the home occupa- tion may be established by the Board of Supervisors. (b) The special exception permit will be issued for no longer than two (2) years. However, in seeking an application 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 to be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Adopted on motion by Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded I vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter and Burton NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. Supervisor Minter then moved for adoption of the prepared resolution setting a schedule of fees: .... "..- 5-11-82 417 IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 3135 ESTABLISHING A FEE FOR PROCESSING HOME OCCUPATION RENEWALS AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTIONS 21-15, 21-21, AND 21-29 OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, I Virginia, as follows: 1. That pursuant to Sections 21-15, 21-21, and 21-29 of Chapter 21, Zoning of the Roanoke County Code, a Ten Dollar ($10.00) fee be and hereby is imposed for the processing of application for renewal for any home occupation permit; and 2. That there be and hereby is imposed for any such applications for home occupation renewals which require a public hearing before this Board an additional fee of Twenty-five Dollars ($25.00) for advertising costs. Adopted on motion by Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote. !' I ! I ! I i I' \- t I i ~ AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter and Burton NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. I IN RE: AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 21 (ZONING) OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY * CODE TO INSERT A NEW DEFINITION FOR "KENNELS" AND TO * SPECIFY THE LOCATION OF PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL KENNELS * APPROVED WITHIN THE COUNTY * Zoning Inspector Claude G. Lee acted as spokesman in this matter. He explained there was confusion and overlapping of the present Code regulations. The proposed amendment was to make the definition of a kennel the sane in all parts of the County Code. Supervisor Minter asked Mr. Lee if a kennel license could be revoked.. Mr. Lee replied that they have to be renewed every year. Mr. Lee also advised that this amendment would have the effect of moving enforcement of the kennel regulations from Planning and Zoning to Animal Control. Supervisor Myers moved for adoption of the following prepared ordinance. I ORDINANCE NO. 3136 AMENDING CHAPTER 21. ZONING OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL AND PRIVATE KENNELS AND THEIR LOCATION WITHIN APPROPRIATELY ZONED AREAS OF I ROANOKE COUNTY. I I BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, 1 i Virginia as follows: I ~ !: I II Ii " " II ~II 1. That the definition of a "kennel" as set out in Section 21-1. --., 5-11-82 418 Definitions of Article 1. In General of Chapter 21. Zoning be amended to read and provide as follows: I Kennel. An enclosure or structure used to house, shelter, restrain, exercise, board, breed, handle or otherwise keep or care for more than two (2) dogs six months of age or older from which they cannot escape. The enclosure or structure shall not mean a dwelling or a fence used to demarcate a property line. 2. That the following definitions for a "private kennel" and a "commerical kennel" be added under Section 21-1. Definitions of Article 1. In General of Chapter 21. Zoning as follows: Kennel - Private. Any parcel of land with a mlnlmum of one (1) acre in an area zoned appropriately on which more than two (2) dogs over six months of age are kept as pets or for hunting, exhibiting, dog showing or field and obediance trials in which commercial gain is not the primary objective. A private kennel may have exterior runs. Kennel - Commercial. Any parcel of land in an area zoned appropriately on which sales, rental, caring, breeding, grooming, keeping and boarding of dogs, cats or other domestic animals of any age are kept for commercial gain. 3. That Section 21-15. Permitted uses of Article II. A-I Agricultural District of Chapter 21. Zoning be amended to include a number (19) I private kennels. 4. That sub-paragraph (8) of Section 21-21. Permitted uses of Article III. RE Residential District be amended as follows: (8) Accessory buildings permitted as defined, however, garages or other accessory structures attached to the main building shall be considered part of the main building. Accessory buildings and uses permitted in this section include the following: Living quarters of persons regularly employed on the premises but not including labor camps and dwellings for transient labor; private stables and corrals; private garages and parking areas; private swimming pools exclusively for the use of the residents and guests; and other accessory buildings and uses customarily incident to any use permitted by this article. 5. That Section 21-21. Permitted uses of Article III. RE Residential District be amended to include a number (11) private kennels. 6. That sub-paragraph (8) of Section 21-67. Permitted uses of Article IX. B-2 Business District be amended as follows: I (8) Animals hospitals or clinics and commercial kennels provided they are fully enclosed without exterior runs and yards for animals. 7. That sub-paragraph (9) of Section 21-82. Permitted uses enumerated of Article XI. M-l Industrial District be amended as follows: (9) Veterinary hospital and commerical kennels with exterior runs and yards. ,....- 5-11-82 419 These amendments to be in full force and effect from and after their passage. Adopted on motion of Supervisor Robert E. Myers and the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter and Burton I NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. Supervisor Myers moved for adoption of the following prepared ordinance. ORDINANCE NO. 3137 AMENDING CHAPTER 5. ANIMALS AND FOWL OF -- THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE PERTAINING TO KENNELS. t ~ i !' BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: i I I' i \', , i I i I I I I ! I I 1 \ , I I I' I 1. That the definition of a "kennel" as set out in Section 5-3. Definitions of Article II. Dogs of Chapter 5. Animals and Fowl of the Roanoke County Code be amended to read and provide as follows: I Kennel. An enclosure or structure used to house, shelter, restrain, exercise, board, breed, handle or otherwise keep or care for more than two (2) dogs six months of age or older, from which they cannot escape. The enclosure or structure shall not mean a dwelling or a fence used to demarcate a property line. 2. That a new section numbered 5-10.3 and entitled Number of dogs is hereby adopted to read and provide as follows: Sec. 5-10.3. Number of dogs. The harboring or keeping of more than two (2) dogs over six months of age per dwelling unit is deemed as a violation of this Article unless a private kennel license has been issued. I I I I I I I I j j 1 I i I I I: ~; q Ii II 1ll...JI This amendment to be in full force and effect from and after its passage. Adopted on motion of Supervisor Robert E. Myers and the following I recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Jolmson, Hyers, Minter and Burton NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. " 5-11-82 420 IN RE: PETITIONS AND CO~ruNICATIONS I APPLICATION OF JOE BANDY & SON , INC. FOR RENEWAL * OF A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A LANDFILL ON * APPROVED PROPERTY OWNED BY THE DUKES AND EARLS SOCIAL CLUB * ON THIRLAND ROAD IN THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. No one was present to act as spokesman in this matter. Supervisor Myers said the landfill was well taken care of and useful in that area. Zoning Inspector Claude G. Lee suggested that the outer edges be seeded on the side where the fill was complete. Supervisor Myers moved that the areas where the fill was complete be sown in grass to keep down erosion and that the special use permit be renewed for two years to finish the fill. His motion was adopted on the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter, and Burton NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. IN RE: APPLICATION OF T. R. LESLIE CONTRACTOR, INC. FOR * A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO FILL A RAVINE LOCATED ON * PROPERTY OWNED BY JAMES J. AND RACHEL E. WILKERSON* ON STATE ROUTE 613 BEHIND THE STARKEY ROAD BAPTIST* CHURCH IN THE CAVE SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT * SIX-MONTH, CONDITIONAL APPROVAL I Mr. T. R. Leslie was present. Supervisor Johnson told him she and Claude Lee and County Engineer R. E. Robertson had visited the site today. Mr. Robertson had question about soil erosion. He said the landfill already exists in a natural drainage area which is being blocked. The dumping is in violation of the County's soil erosion and sediment control ordinance. He also said there is a bad erosion problem that needs to be corrected before this permit is approved. A Mrs. Goad from the audience advised that runoff water goes over her driveway entrance pipe, but that it comes from a private, 50-foot right of way, not this landfill. Mr. Robertson suggested that since the existing dumping is in violation, he I felt a soil erosion and sediment control plan should be submitted and approved; Supervisor Johnson agreed that she couldn't recommend approval of the permit until such a plan had been submitted. She asked that this application be delayed until Mr. Leslie could get with the County Engineer. Supervisor Minter asked how long such a study would take; the County Engineer responded that it would take about 20 minutes. ~ ,....- 5-11-82 421 Supervisor Johnson then moved that the requested permit be issued for six months, subject to the condition that the County Engineer receive and approve a soil erosion and sediment control plan to correct the soil erosion problem. She also suggested that "No Dumping" signs be posted. I Her motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter, and Burton NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. IN RE: REPORTS FROM COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR County Administrator Donald R. Flanders advised those present j. i I I ! , !, that the executive session matter he had requested, had already been discussed in the 6:05 p.m. executive session. He then asked County Planner Timothy W. Gubala to review the report of the Surplus Property Task Force. , i I \ I ! I I I I I I I I I i I I i I I Mr. Gubala advised the committee had been studying the subject since December, 1981. One result of their study was the use of the Mount Vernon Elementary School as the County Administrative Center. He further stated I there were 17 parcels containing over 114 acres and valued at over $1 million. Supervisor Johnson asked about Starkey school. Mr. Gubala replied that it was still the property of the School Board and that the building was unsafe. He was directed to re-check the school's status. Mr. Gubala advised that Section 15.1-262 of the Code of Virginia requires that a public hearing be held on disposal of surplus property. Supervisor Johnson moved that such a hearing be schedule for the June 8, 1982, Supervisors' meeting. Mrs. Burton asked the other supervisors if they wished to review the listed properties. Mr. Gubala suggested this be done at the June 8 public hearing. I I I I I Mrs. Johnson's motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. Mr. Flanders advised the Supervisors that $200,000 of anticipated I I I I. I i ! j ! i capital outlay. He mentioned the urgent need for a public service center I revenue from the sale of the surplus property was in the 1982-83 budget for and the possible construction of a new dog pound. He also commented that the land being disposed of would revert to the tax rolls. Mr. Flanders then orally updated the Supervisors on some County business he has recently conducted: ( : i ~I ~ 5-11-82 422 (1) Had a conversation with Robert Gay from the State Water Control Board regarding the Westward Lake dam. They have completed their inspection and will send i~ report as soon as possible. I (2) Talked to Major Donald E. Meador about meeting between VACo, VML, and State Division of Corrections regarding the revenue sho~all in our 1982-83 budget. He advised that we can expect some additional money. (3) Presented a report prepared by the Director of Finance on the Youth and Family Services Bureau grant from the State Department of Corrections which recommends one additional staff member in the Bureau. Getting the grant would be conditional upon adding the staff member at an annual salary of around $14,000; the grant is for about $35,000 and the County won't get the grant if staff person isn't hired. Mr. Flanders recommended filling position on the condition that the grant is received. (4) Discussed possibility of Valley dog pound with Salem City Manager Bill Paxton, who would, if the County requests, approach City Council and ask that a committee be appointed to work with the County on such a I project. Possibility has not been discussed with Roanoke City Manager Bern Ewert, because he did not attend the luncheon meeting at which it was discussed. Supervisor Johnson moved to invite the Cities of Roanoke and Salem to consider construction of a joint dog pound. Her motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. (5) Reported on the surplus property (equipment) auction. (6) Suggested that Supervisors direct that a committee be appointed to plan a dedication ceremony for the County Administrative Center during the latter part of October, 1982. Mrs. Burton asked that Mr. Flanders appoint such a committee. (7) Advised the core drilling machine is on the site of the new County courthouse and that preparation of the working drawings is moving I along on schedule. (8) Advised that Harold C. King, State Highway Commissioner, will be in Roanoke soon and will be available to discuss with the Supervisors the shortfall in funding for the Secondary Road System in the County. Supervisor Minter suggested that local General Assembly people be included in such a meeting. Mrs. Burton suggested that the Supervisors meet with General Assembly people for about an hour, one hour prior to meeting with \ ~ 5-11-82 423 Mr. King. (9) Reported on community block grant backgrounding session attended by Timothy W. Gubala in Blacksburg recently. Recommended working with Salem for regional project. Supervisor Myers moved tha9the County Administrator be authorized to proceed with community block project wmth Salem. The motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. (10) Requested Director of Parks and Recreation Darrell Shell to update the Board on the status of County's lease of Bonsack Ruritan Club building. Mr. Shell advised that the club building isn't zoned for what the Recreation Department was using it for and because the building couldn't be used any more, they had arranged for use of space in the Ronsack Methodist Church across the street from club building. At first, some of the participants in the Recreation Department's programs didn't want to move, but Mr. Shell believes they are changing their minds. (11) Mr. Flanders expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Surplus Property Task Force, for the time and effort put into the development of the report. (12) Mrs. Burton asked Mr. Flanders about the status of a meeting with other localities to put together a legislative program for the next session of the General Assembly. Mr. Flanders said he had put this project aside until after the budget was adopted. Mrs. Burton asked that planning commence and asked that the meeting be scheduled before the NACo Conference, possibly in mid to late June. I I IN RE: REPORTS FROM COUNTY ATTORNEY The County Attorney advised the Supervisors that his request for an executive session had already been taken care of regarding the two items of pending litigation, but that he would not discuss application of the Freedom of Information Act at this time. On May 19, there is to be a seminar on the Freedom of Information Act, which Supervisors and staff members are to attend. I IN RE: REPORTS FROM DIRECTOR OF FINANCE The Director of Finance's reports were written and only for information of the Supervisors. .., 5-11-82 . 4~4 IN RE: REPORT OF BID COMMITTEE Purchasing Supervisor E. D. Fitzgerald read aloud the Committee's report on purchase of a hydro-pneumatic tank and their recommendation on I awarding the contract. Supervisor Myers moved for adoption of the prepared resolution awarding the bid. RESOLUTION NO. 3130 AWARDING A BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2,000 GALLON HYDRO-PNEUMATIC TANK FOR REPLACEMENT AT THE WESTERN HILLS WELL SITE. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That the bid of Richmond Engineering Sales Company in the amount of $3,164.00, being the lowest and best bid received by the County to furnish a 2,000 gallon hydro-pneumatic tank for replacement at the Western Hills well site, upon all and singular the terms and con- ditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke, the bidder's proposal and the provisions of this resolution, I be, and the same hereby is ACCEPTED; and 2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with Richmond Engineering Sales Company upon a form approved by the County Attorney for this purchase; and 3. That all other bids for this purchase are hereby rejected and the County Clerk is directed to so notify such bidders and express the County's appreciation for the submission of their bids. On motion by Supervisor Robert E. Myers and adopted by the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter and Burton NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. I Mr. Fitzgerald then reviewed the committee's report on joint purchase of miscellaneous office supplies. The general County offices will be joining with Roanoke City and County school administrations offices to purchase these materials and it is anticipated that the general offices will derive considerable economic benefit from the low prices secured through bulk purchasing. Supervisor Johnson moved for adoption of the prepared resolution. --- I~ II"""" 5-11-82 42Fi RESOLUTION NO. 3l31ACCEPTING CERTAIN BIDS MADE TO THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR CERTAIN OFFICE SUPPLIES. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That certain bids made to the County in the total amount of $5,914.16 for certain office supplies to be kept in stock in the Purchasing Department for use by various County offices, being the best conforming bids upon all and singular the terms and conditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications of the County of Roanoke, the bidders' proposals and the provisions of this resolution, be and the same hereby are ACCEPTED, \: I I I ! I , I I I as follows: From J. L. Hammett Company 10 packs , Markers, Felt Wedge Tip #23205 - $17.60 5 boxes, File Pockets, Cloth Gussett, 1122635 - $51. 25 10 boxes, File Pockets, Cloth Gusset, f!22640 - $130.00 10 boxes, File Pockets, Cloth Gusset, 1122650 - $138.80 5 boxes, Envelopes, Clasp, 9 x 12, #21678 - $21.70 5 boxes, Envelopes, Clasp, 10 x 13, #21681 - $24.90 3 packs, Paper, Construction, #17200 - $6.39 TOTAL: $390.64 From Dillard Paper Company 100 dozen, Tape, Adding Machine - $248.00 TOTAL: $248.00 From J. H. Pence Company 10 boxes, Clips, Paper, #1 - $3.20 i I I ! I i I' I I I I I I I I \ ! I I I ! 10 boxes, Fasteners, Brass Paper, 1" - $7.40 10 packs, Filler, Loose Leaf - $1.80 TOTAL: $12.40 From Caskie Paper Co. 100 cases, Paper, Bond, 20# - $1880.00 40 cases, Paper, Bond 20# - $956.00 TOTAL: $2836.00 I i I -I i I ~ ..... I I I ~ 5-11-82 4~6 I From Kurtz Bros. 1 box, Envelopes, Gummed Flap - $2.40 25 packs, Ko-Rec Type - $18.00 TOTAL: $20.40 From Jack L. Hartman & Co., Inc. 20 each, Scissors, 8 in., Teacher - $30.00 TOTAL: $30.00 From Salem Office Supply, Inc. 100 boxes, Folder, File 1/3 tab - $368.00 200 boxes, staples, standard - $100.00 TOTAL: $468.00 From Brame School Products 100 boxes, folders, file 1/3 tab - $440.00 10 dozen, Pad, legal, Canary, Ruled - $38.80 24 dozen, Tape, Magic Mending - $253.20 1 dozen, Glue, 8 oz - $4.69 I 1 dozen, Ruler, Plastic - $1.10 1 pack, Manila Tags - $13.01 10 packs, Poster Board, White Sign - $18.90 50 packs, Filler, Loose Leaf - $22.70 25 Dozen, Theme Book, Spiral Bound - $137.75 25 dozen, Composition Book, 3 subject - $242.25 TOTAL: $1172.40 From Paper Supply Company, Inc. 2 boxes, Envelopes, clasp 6x9 - $26.10 3 dozen, Erasers, Art Gum - $2.22 70 count, Clips, Paper - $75.60 10 Count, Clips, Paper, Jumbo - $30.40 I TOTAL: $134.32 From Litton 5 Packs, Marker, Water Color, Wedge Felt Tip - $10.90 10 stacks, File Guides, Pressboard - $44.00 50 Dozen, Pads, legal, ruled - $430.00 6 dozen, Correction Fluid - $36.00 2 dozen, Pads, stamp, foam rubber - $16.00 ~ "..- 5-11-82 427 1 dozen, Binders, Vinyl, 3 ring - $48.00 6 each, Ink, Mimeo, for A B Dick - $17.10 TOTAL: $602.00 2. That the County Administrator be, and he hereby is directed I to enter into contracts with the above set out suppliers for the purchase of these office supplies, said contracts to be upon a form approved by the County Attorney; and 3. That all other bids for these office supplies are hereby REJECTED and the Clerk is directed to so notify such bidders and express the County's appreciation for submiting such bids. Adopted on motion of Supervisor May W. Johnson and the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter and Burton NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. IN RE: REPORT OF UTILITY ENGINEERING AND ADMINISTRATION I Director of Utility Engineering and Administration John R. Hubbard reviewed with the Supervisors his report on the Hidden Valley transmission main. Supervisor Myers moved for adoption of a resolution authorizing execution of related documents. RESOLUTION NO. 3132 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN RELATION TO THE HIDDEN VALLEY TRANSMISSION MAIN, PROJECT 81-2-W. i BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, I I ! as follows: i ; I i I I , I , I I, I I L i I I ! i I I I \ I I I i ! i 1. That certain documents required to be executed on behalf of the County of Roanoke in relation to the Hidden Valley Transmission Main, Project 81-2-W, to be undertaken and directed by the Board of Supervisors I are hereby authorized to be executed and/or accepted on behalf of the County of Roanoke; provided, however, any documents authorizing additional expenditure of public funds shall be specifically authorized 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 , j ~l .., 5-11-82 428 time to time all of which shall be upon a form approved by the County Attorney. Adopted on motion of Supervisor Robert E. Myers and the following I recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter, and Burton NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. IN RE: REPORT OF PUBLIC WELFARE BOARD No one was present as spokesman in this matter. Supervisor Johnson advised those present that she is a member of the Welfare Board and that most other localities in the State have changed the names of their Welfare Departments to Social Services departments. Supervisor Johnson then moved for the adoption of the prepared resolution. I RESOLUTION NO.3l33 RENAMING .THE ROANOKE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE AS MADE AND PROVIDED BY LAW: AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE FOR SUCH NAME CHANGE. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That pursuant to Section 63.1-1.1 of the 1950 Code of Virginia as amended, and pursuant to the request of the Roanoke County Public Welfare Board the name of the Roanoke County Department of Public Welfare be and it hereby is, changed to "Roanoke County Department of Social Services"; and 2. That in accordance with paragraph 1 hereof, the name of the Roanoke County Public Welfare Board be and hereby is changed to the "Roanoke County Board of Social Services"; and 3. That from and after the effective date of the name change of I the Department and Board as herein above provided, the Superintendent of Public Welfare of Roanoke County shall be designated "Director of Social Services of Roanoke County"; and 4. That the effective date of the name changes and designation herein provided shall be from and after July 1, 1982. Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote. ~ "...- 429 I 5-11-82 AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter and Burton NAYS: ABSENT: None Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. IN RE: CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES I adopted. On motion by Supervisor Minter, the following resolution was Resolution No. 3140 Resolution of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 23, 1981 be and is On motion made by Supervisor Gary J. Minter, the General Appropriation the same hereby amended as follows to become effective May 11, 1982: I i I i , DESCRIPTION Class: Fund: Source: Class: Fund: Dept. Object: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE (DECREAS~ Revenues General Insurance Recoveries 03-5-41010-00000 $ 8,945 6,650 I 2,145 150 Expenditures General Sheriff Repairs to Auto Purchase of Radio Police Equipment and Supplies 03-6-03102-30043 03-6-03102-70030 03-6-03102-54095 Adopted by the following recorded vote. Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter and Burton None Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. County Administrator Flanders explained, that at the last Board meeting, a resolution was adopted pertaining to inspection of the streets in section 15 of Hunting Hills Subdivision only. The resolution to be considered at this meeting covers inspection of the streets in the entire subdivision. Supervisor Johnson moved for adoption of the prepared I I I , I , I i I , I i I i resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 3141 REQUESTING ASSIGNMENT OF A STATE HIGHWAY INSPECTOR FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSPECTING THE STREETS IN THE HUNTING HILLS SUBDIVISION. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: ~ :; ; ,< r " 11 ~l 1. That a State Highway Inspector be, and he hereby is, requested ~ 5-11-82 tj~o to be assigned for the purpose of inspecting all the streets in the Hunting Hills Subdivision in order that such streets may hereafter be accepted into the State Secondary System; and I 2. That the developer of the Hunting Hills Subdivision, Old Heritage Corporation, shall be responsible to the County of Roanoke for all sums required to be paid in and about such street inspections as specified in the letter from Old Heritage Corporation dated April 12, 1982, attached hereto and part of this resolution and official minutes of this Board; and 3. That an attested copy of this resolution be forthwith forwarded to the State Department of Highways and Transportation, Salem District, and to Old Heritage Corporation, the same to be effective upon receipt of an executed copy hereof, signed by the appropriate officers of Old Heritage Corporation and filed in the office of the County Administrator. Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote. I AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter and Burton NAYS: None ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. The County Administrator explained that the State would match the funds appropriated by the County for improvements to the Secondary System in Roanoke County, but in order to include the State's matching funds in their 1982-83 budget, they needed a resolution from Roanoke County commiting the County's share. Supervisor Johnson moved for adoption of the prepared resolution. I RESOLUTION NO. 3142 EXPRESSING THE INTENT OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO APPROPRIATE FOR FISCAL 1982-83 CERTAIN FEDERAL REVENUE SHARING FUNDS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SECONDARY HIGHWAY SYSTEM IN ROANOKE COUNTY. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as follows: 1. That, in order to effectuate the allocation of certain matching funds from the Commonwealth of Virginia for improvements to the secondary highway system in Roanoke County as made and provided by Section 33.1- 75.1 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, the intent of the Board .....1 ,..... 5-11-82 431 to appropriate for such purpose from federal revenue sharing funds in the 1982-83 County budget be, and it hereby is, stated and confirmed in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and 2. That the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation be, I and it hereby is requested to take the necessary action to provide matching funds in the amount of $50,000 for fiscal year 1982-83 for the improvement to the secondary highway system in Roanoke County. ; \: Adopted by the following recorded vote. AYES: Supervisors Johnson, Myers, Minter, and Burton NAYS: None \ ABSENT: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr. I 1 i IN RE: APPOINTMENTS I I I . , I I ! i Resolution No. 3129, adopted at the beginning of this meeting, appointed County Administrator Donald R. Flanders, County Planner Timothy W. Gubala, and Executive Vice President of the Salem/Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce Bill Board as Roanoke County's representatives on the I Task Force recommended by the Industrial Fact Finding Commission. County Administrator Flanders was asked if he had any recommendatio s to make concerning appointment of persons to serve on the County Impoundment Safety Technical Advisory Committee. He replied that he did not and asked that this matter be held over. Supervisor Johnson moved that consideration of these appointments be continued until tGe Loard's May 25, 1982 meeting. Her motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. Supervisor Minter moved that the matter of possible reappointment of Mrs. Frank Stone to the Virginia Western Community College Board be continued until Board Chairman Park is present. His motion was adopted by I a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: HEARING OF CITIZENS Mr. David Simmons of Route 1, Salem passed out copies of a letter to the editor published in the Roanoke newspaper on May 10th concerning -1 , ..... , 5-11-82 4~~ I mistreatment of animals. He told the Supervisors that people in Glenvar have contacted the SPCA about abused animals and were told that the SPCA has no authority to act in the County. The County Animal Control officers are very slow in responding to complaints and have told callers the County Code has no provisions concerning abused/neglected animals. Mr. Simmons requested that the Supervisors pass an ordinance to cover inhumane treatment of animals in the County. Supervisor Myers asked for details of the examples cited by Mr. Simmons and Supervisor Johnson asked County Attorney James E. Buchholtz if the County Code did indeed have no provisions to regulate abuse of animals. Mr. Buchholtz replied that it does not but the Supervisors have the authority under State law to adopt laws about cruelty to animals/ animal welfare. He also said State Code provisions exist that can be enforced in the County. The State Code provides "any law enforcement officer shall" enforce laws. Mr. Buchholtz also said that Chief Animal Control Officer Kenneth L. Hogan had been advised by the Commonwealth's Attorney that he has no authority to arrest anyone, but he can swear out warrants and have law enforcement officers make arrests for him. He further stated that Officer Hogan is taking courses by mail to become certified as an inspector. Mr. William Davis-Deck, President of the Roanoke Valley SPCA was present and said that any officer of the court, including Mr. Hogan, can enforce State laws pertaining to animals. Mr. Davis-Deck had a copy of a pamphlet prepared by the SPCA purporting to contain all State laws pertaining to all animals, birds, etc. He gave his copy of the pamphlet to the Supervisors. Officer Hogan was present and was asked if he wished to speak on this issue. One of the examples of abused/neglected animals cited by Mr. Simmons was that of a sick horse whose condition deteriorated until it died. The carcass laid in a field until the County Health Department was notified and sent someone with a bulldozer to bury it. Mr. Hogan said he did not get a call about the horse until three weeks after it's death. lIe had recently received a call about a starved/neglected collie, which, when he investigated, turned out to be in good shape. He further stated that his assistant, who had referred a call about an abused animal to the SPCA, --- I I ~ ,....- 5-11-82 433 was a new employee and didn't know any better. Mr. Simmons repeated his request that the Supervisors adopt an ordinance to prevent animal abuse and neglect. Supervisor Johnson asked contained in the State Code. Vice-Chairman Burton asked if such an ordinance I Mr. Simmons if he recommended that the County adopt the same provisions as were adopted, would the County have any authority that it doesn't already have. Mr. Buchholtz replied the County would have no more power, but such an ordinance might be a source of revenue through fines generated. Supervisor Johnson moved that the situation be taken under advisement and that a thorough study be made. She directed the County Administrator, County Attorney, Chief Animal Control Officer and other appropriate authority to keep similar situations from happening in the future and report back to the Supervisors as soon as possible. IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS Supervisor Johnson mentioned a road, Sylvan Brook Road, that she I would like to have the State take over as a rural addition. She requested that the County Engineer prepare the necessary paperwork and resolution for consideration at the May 25, 1982, Board meeting. Supervisor Minter asked the County Engineer about Verndale Drive. He replied that if it could be treated as a rural addition, the State might take over maintenance. None of the other Supervisors had any comments to make. IN RE: ADJOURNMENT On motion by Supervisor Myers, adopted by a unanimous voice vote, I this meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. f# ~L ~ \ / !