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Board of Supervisors
Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center
Salem, Virginia
March 23, 1982
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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 a continuation of an adjourned meeting of March 16, 1982 and the second
regular meeting of the month of March, 1982.
Members Present: Chairman Edward C. Park, Jr., Vice-Chairman Athena E.
Burton, and Supervisors May W. Johnson, Robert E. Myers and Gary J. Minter.
Members Absent; None
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Park at 2:00 p.m. in
order to expedite certain matters to be considered by the Board.
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IN RE:
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RATE PRESENTATION
County Administrator Don Flanders presented a report on the status
of Roanoke County's population, cost for education and services offered by the
County in relation to current tax rates and needed increases. Figures
comparing Roanoke County's economic status and services with surrounding
valley governments was also presented. A report filed with the minutes of
this meeting indicates suggested rates for the 1982-83 fiscal year in order
to maintain current services in the County.
for industry.
A discussion was held on the situation of taxing machinery and tools
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In order to keep and attract industry into the County, it was
determined that the lowest possible rate should apply to taxing the machinery
and tools in order to achieve the goal of attracting more industry into the
area.
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Mr. Flanders reminded the Board of certain expenses due for next
fiscal year and the amount needed to cover each. He further suggested that
in order to insure collection of personal property taxes, automobile decals
should not be sold to a citizen unless the taxes have been paid.
The Board further discussed the possibility of a utility tax for
County citizens with a ceiling amount. Supervisor Minter stressed that he
did not approve of any form of utility taxes. No action taken.
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IN RE:
REPORT ON MT. VERNON SCHOOL PROJECT
Tim Gubala updated the Board on the final floor plan of office
locations, space, remodeling, and status of the project to renovate Mt. Vernon
school to be used as County administrative offices. Mr. Gubala filed a report
(with the minutes of this meeting) of the various committees and personnel
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connected with this project.
IN RE:
LEASE ON COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING
Administrator Flanders reminded the Board of a letter received from
Attorney Burton Albert regarding the lease of the County's Annex building with
STB Associates. Mr. Flanders stated they are willing to extend the lease
until October 31, 1982 and they will be responsible for maintenance and taxes
to such building. No parking will be furnished to the County in connection
with this lease.
Supervisor Minter moved to renew the lease through October 31, 1982.
The remaining Board members felt this matter should be considered during the
7:00 session of the Board meeting. Mr. Minter withdrew his motion.
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SELECTION OF ARCHITECTS
A review was conducted of the proposals offered by architects at
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school. The bids and methods for renovation from the five firms were discusse
Of the five firms bidding, Sherertz, Franklin, Crawford & Shaffner; and VVKR,
Inc. were low bidders for consideration. After some discussion, Supervisor
Minter moved to accept the bid of VVKR, Inc. The consensus of the Board was
to delay action on this matter until the 7:00 o'clock session and invite a
representative from the two firms to the meeting in the event further question
should arise; approved by unanimous voice vote.
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RECESS
At 4:10 p.m. Chairman Park called for a short recess.
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RECONVENEMENT
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and a unanimous voice vote, the
Board reconvened at 4:25 p.m.
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IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 4:26 p.m. on motion of Supervisor Minter and a unanimous voice
vote, the Board went into Executive session at Mr. Minter's request to
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discuss personnel, real estate and litigation matters.
IN RE:
RECESS
Chairman Park called for a recess of the Executive session at 5:05
p.m. for a dinner break.
IN RE:
CONTINUATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:00 p.m. the Board returned to Executive session to continue
their discussions.
IN RE:
RECONVENEMENT
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and a unanimous voice vote, the Boarc
reconvened in open session at 6:40 p.m.
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IN RE:
UTILITIES COLLECTION PROGRAM
Alfred Anderson, Treasurer, reviewed with the Board the financial
status of utility bill collections performed by the banks in the valley.
Mr. Anderson submitted a chart noting the percentages and amounts for utili tie
collected by the various banks. It was recommended that a trial period of
six months be allo~Bd for each financial institution to collect 1% of total
deposits for the County; if that amount is not collected, then the institution
should be dropped from the program. After some discussion, Supervisor Johnson
moved that the program be continued with all institutions and Mr. Anderson to
keep records of the collections and bring a report to the Board at the end
of the next six month period and a re-evaluation will be done at that time;
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adopted by unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
TAX COLLECTIONS - TOWN OF VINTON
Mr. Anderson stated that previously some members of the Board had
mentioned the possibility of allowing an employee from the Treasurer's office I
or the Commissioner of Revenue's office be stationed in the Vinton Municipal
Building to collect taxes and fill in tax forms for elderly citizens.
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visor Johnson stated she would very much like to have a person in that capacit
for the Vinton area.
On motion of Supervisor Burton and a unanimous voice vote, approval
was given for an agent to be stationed in Vinton for the purpose of collecting
taxes and aid in filing same.
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IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
At 6:55 p.m. on motion of Supervisor Johnson and a unanimous voice
i vote this portion of the meeting was adjourned at the regular meeting.
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Park called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
IN RE:
INVOCATION
Invocation was offered by John Chambliss, Director of Finance;
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited in unison.
IN RE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Minutes of the regular meeting of March 9, 1982 were approved as
submitted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and a unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
~TEMS SUBMITTED FOR INFORMATION ONLY
On motion of Supervisor Myers and a unanimous voice vote, the follow
ing items were received and filed:
(1) Jail Report - February 1982
(2) Report - County Health Department - February 1982
(3) Information on Parking Tickets from Treasurer
(4) Communication on Declas
(5) Treasurer's Report - February 1982
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RAFFLE PEID1IT - CAVE SPRING JAYCEES
On motion of Supervisor Minter and a unanimous voice vote, a raffle
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permit was approved for the Cave Spring Jaycees, Inc. for 1982.
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REQUEST OF REGINALD L. KNIGHTON TO PLACE A MOBILE HOME *
ON AN II-ACRE TRACT WITH AN EXISTING DWELLING TO BE *
OCCUPIED BY DONALD A. JONES LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF * APPROVED
STATE ROUTE 864 APPROXIMATELY 600 FT. NORTH FROM ITS *
INTERSECTION OF STATE ROUTE 311 AND 864 IN THE CATAWBA *
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
Mr. Knighton was present to support his request and no one appeared
in opposition. On motion of Supervisor Myers and a unanimous voice vote, the
request was approved.
IN RE:
REQUEST OF MARY J. JOHNSON TO PLACE A MOBILE HOME ON A *
2.79 ACRE TRACT WITH AN EXISTING MOBILE HOME ON THE *
PROPERTY TO BE OCCUPIED BY HER MOTHER LOCATED ON THE * APPROVED
SOUTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 777 APPROXIMATELY 0.6 MILE *
FROM THE INTERSECTION OF STATE ROUTES 777 AND 807 IN *
THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
Mrs. Johnson was present to support her request and no one appeared
in opposition. On motion of Supervisor Myers and a unanimous voice vote, the
request was approved.
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REQUEST OF GEORGE R. AND BETTY H. BROGAN JR. TO PLACE A *
MOBILE HOME ON A 7.3 ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE SOUTH *
SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 622 APPROXIMATELY 6.0 MILES WEST OF * APPROVED
STATE ROUTE 311 IN THE CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
Mr. and Mrs. Brogan were in attendance to support this request.
Two citizens were present to oppose. Mrs. Sandra Meek stated her opposition
because of devaluation of property. Mr. Brogan noted the trailer is for
temporary use until he can construct a home on the site. He felt two years
should be sufficient time. On motion of Supervisor Myers and a unanimous
voice vote, the request was approved for two years.
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REQUEST OF DONNA H. GORDON FOR A HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT TO *
CONDUCT A HAIR SALON IN HER RESIDENCE AT 4709 BRAMBLETON * APPROVEI
AVENUE, S. W., IN THE WINDSOR HILLS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT. *
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Mrs. Gordon was in attendance to support her request and no one
appeared in opposition. Supervisor Burton noted that parking space for this
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residence is limited but moved to approve the request for a one year period
with a limitation of 3 cars to be parked at anyone time; motion carried by
unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
ORDINANCE NO. 3082 REPEALING SECTION 10-3 OF THE ROANOKE
COUNTY CODE AND ADOPTING IN THE PLACE AND STEAD THEREOF A NEW
SECTION TO BE Nill1BERED SECTION 10-3.1 AND ENTITLED ADOPTION OF
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BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That the Roanoke County Code be, and hereby is amended by
repealing Section 10-3 of the Code and adopting in the place and stead
thereof a new section to be numbered Section 10-3.1 entitled Adoption ~
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state law to read and provide as follows:
Sec. 10-3.1. Adoption of state law.
(a) Pursuant to the authority of Section 46.1-188 of the Code of
Virginia, all of the provisions and requirements of the laws of the
state contained in Title 46.1 of the Code of Virginia, except those
provisions and requirements the violation of which constitutes a felony,
and except those provisions and requirements which, by their very
nature, can have no application to or within the county, are hereby
adopted and incorporated in this chapter by reference and made appli-
cable within Roanoke County. References to "highways of the state"
contained in such provisions and requirements hereby adopted shall be
deemed to refer to the streets, highways and other public ways within
the county. Such provisions and requirements, as amended from time to
time, are hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter as fully as
though set forth at length herein, and it shall be unlawful for any
person within the county to violate or fail, neglect or refuse to comply
with any provision of Title 46.1 of the Code of Virginia which is
adopted by this section; provided, that in no event shall the penalty
, imposed for the violation of any provision or requirement hereby adopted
exceed the penalty imposed for a similar offense under Title 46.1 of the
Code of Virginia.
(b) All definitions of words and phrases contained in the state
law hereby adopted shall apply to such words and phrases, when used in
this chapter, unless clearly indicated to the contrary.
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This amendment to take effect
March 23, 1982.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
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IN RE:
SETTING TAX LEVY ON PERSONAL PROPERTY
Extensive discussion was held on various possible personal property
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'i tax rates for the County in order to maintain current services offered County
residents. Some citizens in attendance expressed their desire to set the rate
high enough to pay for needed services and a suggestion was offered to increas
decal fees.
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After a lengthy discussion, the following resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 3083 SETTING THE TAX LEVY ON ALL CLASSES OF
PERSONAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN ROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR
YEAR 1982.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
f Virginia, as follows:
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1. That the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January 1,
1982, and ending December 31, 1982, be, and it hereby is set for a tax
rate of $ 3.50 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation on all
taxable, tangible personal property, excluding all those classes of
household goods and personal effects as are defined in Sections 58-829.1
and 58-829.1:1 of the Code of Virginia, as amended, but including the
property separately classified by Sections 58-829, 58-829.2, 58-829.3,
58-831.1 and 58-831.2 in the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended,
located in this County on January 1, 1982, and tangible personal property
including the property separately classified by Sections 58-829, 58-
829.2, 58-829.3, 58-831.1 and 58-831.2 in the Code of Virginia of 1950,
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as amended, of public service corporations based upon the assessed value
thereof fixed by the State Corporation Commission and duly certified.
2. That there be, and there hereby is established as a separate
class of personal property in Roanoke County those items of personal
property set forth in Sections 58-831 and 58-412 of the 1950 Code of
Virginia, as amended, and generally designated as machinery and tools;
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3. That the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January 1,
1982 and ending December 13, 1982, be, and it hereby is set for a tax
rate of $ 3.00
per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation on all
taxable, tangible personal property as herein established as a separate
classification for tax purposes and as more fully defined by Sections
58-831 and 58-412 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, and generally
designated as machinery and tools.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Burton and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
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Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton and Park
Supervisor Myers
Mr. Myers stated he felt the increase was too large and therefore
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voted no.
IN RE:
DECALS
Supervisor Johnson moved to continue with the sale of decals at the
$10.00 rate and trucks to remain levied according to weight; adopted by the
following recorded vote.
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AYES:
Supervisor Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
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IN RE:
ROANOKE COUNTY COUNCIL OF PTA'S
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Mrs. Charlsie Pafford, President, Roanoke County Council of PTA's
was in attendance to submit a report (filed with the minutes of this meeting)
which indicates the estimated cost to operate certain programs and salaries
and benefits within the school system. Mrs. Pafford urged the Supervisors
to keep open dialogue with the school personnel during the up-coming budget
session and adoption. Supervisors thanked her for attending.
IN RE:
CLEARBROOK RESIDENTS FOR WATER
Mr. George 11innix appeared on behalf of the residents of the Clear-
brook area to inform the Supervisors of the water situation in the Clearbrook
area. Mr. Minnix stated that wells are extremely low and quality of water
is poor.
John Hubbard, Utility Director, presented a map of the area and
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noted the water lines closest to the area and estimated costs of some solution
Supervisor Johnson directed that a report and study be made and
brought back to the Board during budget study sessions.
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IN RE:
LANDFILL PERMIT
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Foster were present to represent their
request for a landfill permit to operate a landfill at 1688 Wildwood Road,
Salem. Mr. Foster desires to fill in a ravine in order to widen a curve on
the road. Pictures of the area were submitted. Several citizens appeared to
support the request and some were in attendance to oppose. A petition of
citizens in opposition was also submitted. Mr. and Mrs. Foster said they
as indicated by some residents.
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were unaware of an archaeological site known as 'Potney Rock' on this property
Three citizens, Judy Long, Lewis Long, and Mrs. Jimmy Carroll
requested their names be removed from the petition of citizens in opposition.
See minutes of this meeting.
After some discussion, Supervisor Myers and other Board members
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to continue this request until the April 13th meeting.
IN RE:
LEASE FOR COUNTY ANNEX BUILDING
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County Administrator Flanders informed the Board of his receipt
for an extension of the lease for the County Annex building offices from
STB Associates through Oct. 31, 1982, with STB being responsible for
maintenance and taxes on such building.
RESOLUTION NO. 3084 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CERTAIN
LEASE ON BEHALF OF THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE FOR USE AS COUNTY
ADMINISTRATION FACILITIES FOR A TERM OF SIX MONTHS FROM AND
AFTER MAY 1, 1982.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
as follows:
1. That that certain offer of STB Associates to lease to the County
of Roanoke, that certain building situate as lying and being in the City of
Salem and generally designated as the old 'Salem Theater' building, for a
term of six months beginning from and after May 1, 1982 and terminating on
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the 30th day of Oct. 1982, on all and singular the terms and conditions set
out in a certain lease agreement to be entered into by and between the
County of Roanoke and STB Associates and it hereby is approved and accepted;
and
2. The County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to
execute for and on behalf of the County of Roanoke that certain aforesaid
lease agreement the same to be upon a form approved by the County Attorney.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
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Administrator Flanders informed the Board that two architectural
firms have representatives in attendance and would request an Executive
session before selection is made on the firm to renovate the Mt. Vernon school
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IN RE:
ADVERTISEMENT FOR REAL ESTATE TAX RATE PUBLIC HEARING
Administrator Flanders submitted a time schedule in relation to
setting the real estate tax rate, budget work sessions and adoption of the
school and County budgets.
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Supervisor Johnson moved to advertise for a public hearing to set
the real estate tax rate at not more than $1.30; adopted by the following
recorded vote.
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Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
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ORDINANCE AMENDING COUNTY CODE 10-44 - ISSUANCE OF VEHICLE LICENSES
County Attorney Jim Buchholtz informed the Board of the necessity
to hold a public hearing to adopt an amendment to the County Code to allow
for collection of personal property taxes before issuance of a County vehicle
, license.
Supervisor Minter moved to advertise the aforesaid for a public
hearing at the April 27th meeting.
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CITIZENS AGAINST ANNEXATION
The County Administrator and Board members have been informed that
several citizens have expressed their desire to be annexed from the City of
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Salem into the County which is not in accordance with current annexation laws.
Supervisor Johnson directed that the General Assembly delegates be
made aware of this matter and that if citizens desire to be annexed, they
should be allowed to do so.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 3085 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF MOTOR
VEHICLES FOR THE ROANOKE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
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1. That the Roanoke County Sheriff's Department be, and the same
is hereby, authorized to purchase from the Commonwealth of Virginia,
Department of Purchases and Supply fifteen (15) motor vehicles, the same
to be ordered on or before April 1, 1982, for delivery and payment after
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July 1, 1982; and
2. That the purchase price of such motor vehicles shall not exceed
$108,473.50 for all such vehicles without further authorization of the
Board.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Myers and the following recorded vote.
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AYES:
Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
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IN RE:
REPORT - LIQUID PROPANE FUEL
Roy Nester, Public Works Director, presented a report in relation
to converting County vehicles for use of liquid propane fuel. Mr. Nester
cited the advantages, such as cost of fuel. Although the propane fuel is
cheaper, it does have some disadvantages such as reduction in gas mileage,
distasteful smell of fumes and possible adverse affects on idle vehicles.
The Board concurred with Supervisor Johnson's recommendation that
more study be done on this matter along with figures for cost of conversion
and report be brought back to the Board.
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RECESS
At 9:15 p.m. Chairman Park called for a short recess.
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IN RE:
RECONVENEMENT
The Board reconvened in open session at 9:20 p.m.
IN RE:
PROCLAMATION - CLEAN VALLEY COMMITTEE
Chairman Park read a prepared resolution proclaiming the month of
April 1982 as 'Clean Valley Month' by the Board.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 3086 CONGRATULATING THE CITY OF ROANOKE ON
ITS DESIGNATION AS AN ALL AMERICAN CITY BY THE NATIONAL
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE FOR THE YEAR 1982.
WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke was designated as an All American City
by the National Municipal League for the first time in 1953; and
WHEREAS, in 1979, the City of Roanoke, along with the County of
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Roanoke, City of Salem and Town of Vinton, was designated as an All
American Community by the National Municipal League for 1979; and
WHEREAS, for the year 1982, the centennial year of the City of
Roanoke, the National Municipal League has once again determined to
award the City of Roanoke the All American City designation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County that on behalf of itself and all the citizens of Roanoke
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County the Board does extend its most sincere and heartfelt congratulations
to the City of Roanoke on its being awarded the designation as All
American City by the National Municipal League for the year 1982, and
does further wish for the continued growth and prosperity of the City of
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Roanoke and the entire Roanoke Valley.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
NAYS:
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RESOLUTION NO. 3087 CONCURRING IN PROJECT TO BE FINANCED
THROUGH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA.
WHEREAS, the Industrial Development Authority of the City of
Roanoke, Virginia has adopted an inducement resolution (the Resolution)
for the benefit of Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. to assist Boddie-Noell
Enterprises, Inc. in the acquisition, construction and equipping of
restaurant facilities in the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County and the
City of Salem, Virginia, by issuing its industrial development revenue
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bonds in an amount now estimated at $2,250,000; and
WHEREAS, Section 15.1-1378 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended
effective July 1, 1982, states that an Industrial Development Authority
may not finance facilities in another jurisdiction which has a development
authority Hunless the governing body of such county, city or town in
which the facilities are located or are proposed to be located concurs
with the inducement resolution adopted by the authority and shows such
concurrence in a duly adopted resolution"; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County has been asked
to express its concurrence to the Resolution of the City of Roanoke
Authority so that the facilities in the three jurisdictions may be
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Supervisors of
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financed as a single issue.
Roanoke County as follows:
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Ii 1. That the Board of Supervisors concurs with the Resolution
adopted by the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, for the benefit of Boddie-Noell Enterprises, Inc. to the
-- extent required by Section 15.1-1378, to allow the Industrial Development
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Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to finance the facilities
described in the Resolution which might be located in Roanoke County.
2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote.
AYES: Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
NAYS: None
IN RE:
HOME-OCCUPATION RENEWALS
Tim Gubala, County Planner, reminded the Board that recently the
Board approved procedure to renew mobile home permits administratively and
requested the Board to consider amendment to the Code for renewal of home
occupation permits administratively. In the event complaints are received,
they would then be brought to the Board for renewal.
Supervisor Johnson expressed her approval and moved to consider
this matter upon publication for a public hearing before the Planning Commissil n
and their recommendation; motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
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RESOLUTION NO. 3088 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN EASEMENT
ACROSS THE COUNTY'S MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL PROPERTY TO THE CHESAPEAKE
& POTOMAC TELEPHONE COMPANY.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That the County of Roanoke is hereby authorized to enter into
a certain agreement with the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company
granting a ten foot wide easement across the County's property for the
purpose of a buried cable for telephone service to Mount Vernon School;
and
2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed
to execute this easement on behalf of the County upon a form approved by
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the County Attorney.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Burton and the following recorded vote.
Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
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FIRE HYDRANT - HEDGELAWN
John Hubbard, Utility Director, informed that the fire hydrant has
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been installed on Hedgelawn Avenue as directed.
IN RE:
BIG HILL SUPERFUND PROJECT
John Hubbard reported that to date, little information is available
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on the status of the Matthews Electroplating site cleanup approved by the
EPA and the State of Virginia but as information is available, a report will
be filed.
IN RE:
REQUEST FOR WATER SERVICE FOR THE CLEARBROOK AREA
Citizens from the Clearbrook area presented their request for
water service earlier in the meeting. A report (filed with the minutes of
this meeting) from John Hubbard was received and filed.
IN RE:
NORTH LAKES WELL #4 SOFTENER
At Supervisors Myers' request, this report was continued.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 3089 AWARDING A CERTAIN BID TO
ROY F. WESTON, INC. FOR A WATER AND SEWER RATE STUDY.
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
as follows:
1. That a certain bid of Roy F. Weston, Inc. in the amount of
$14,940.00, being the lowest and best bid received by the County for
a water and sewer rate study, upon all and singular the terms and
conditions of the invitation to bid, the specifications of the County
of Roanoke, the bidder's proposal and the provisions of this resolution,
be, and the same hereby is ACCEPTED; and
2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and
directed to enter into a contract with Roy F. Weston, Inc. upon a form
approved by the County Attorney for this study; and
3. That all other bids for this study are hereby rejected and
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the County Clerk is directed to so notify such bidders and express the
County's appreciation for the submission of their bids.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
NAYS:
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IN RE:
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 3090 - WATER & SEWER FUND
DESCRIPTION
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IN RE:
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INCREASE
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Expenditures
Utility
Operations & Maintenance
Professional Services
92-6-20000-30020
$14,940
Revenues
Utility
Transfer from Water Fund
Transfer from Sewer Fund
92-5-51900-00000
92-5-51950-00000
7,470
7,470
Expenditures
Water
Transfer for Utility Maint.
90-6-00000-90292
7,470
Unappropriated Balance
90-6-00000-99999
(7,470)
Sewer
Transfer for Utility Maint.
95-6-00000-90292
7,470
Unappropriated Balance
95-6-00000-99999
(7,470)
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote.
Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
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STARKEY SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT - EMERGENCY REPAIRS
Sewage Treatment Plant pump-blower at a cost of $4,200 of which funds are
Information was submitted by report of repairs to the Starkey
already budgeted. No action taken.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 3091 APPROVING CHANGE ORDERS TO THE COUNTY'S
CONTRACTS WITH THOR, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FORT LEWIS
AND HOLLINS FIRE STATIONS.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
for construction of the Fort Lewis Fire Station and the Hollins Fire
1. That change orders to the County's contracts with Thor, Inc.
Station be, and hereby are approved as herein set forth in the following
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words and figures, to-wit:
Installation of cold air return
to main vent system
Add
$530.41 per station
2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed
to execute these change orders on behalf of the County of Roanoke upon a
form approved by the County Attorney.
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Adopted on motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
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None
IN RE:
ACCESS ROAD TO OLD HOLLINS FIRE STATION
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Gene Robertson, County Engineer, informed the Board of the Highway
Deparment's intention to improve the intersections of Peters Creek Road and
Williamson Road and the intersection of Plantation Road and Williamson Road.
In so doing, their plans call for closing the cross-over at Peters Creek Road
into the Kenney's restaurant, the old Hollins Fire Station and a trailer
park. Mr. Robertson recommends against closing the cross-over which would
cost $135,000 of County's construction money (see report filed with the minute
of this meeting).
After some discussion, Supervisor Myers moved to direct Mr. Robertso
to inform the Highway Department that the Supervisors are against closing
this cross-over.
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 3092 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE
INTERMEDIATE CLASS STATION WAGON TO BE PLACED IN SERVICE
OF THE WELFARE DEPARTMENT.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
as follows:
1. That a certain purchase from the Department of Purchasing and
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Supply, Commonwealth of Virginia, in the amount of $6,462.75, being the
lowest and best price for one intermediate class station wagon to be used
by the 1velfare Department, upon all and singular the terms and conditions
of the specifications of the County of Roanoke and the provisions of this
resolution, be, and the same hereby is ACCEPTED; and
2. That the County Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to
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purchase this vehicle from the Department of Purchasing & Supply, Commonwealth
3. That all bids for this purchase are hereby rejected and the County
Clerk is directed to so notify such bidders and express the County's
appreciation for the submission of their bids.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Burton and the following recorded vote.
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AYES:
Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 3093 ACCEPTING A PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT AN
AUCTION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
Virginia, as follows:
1. That a proposal of Ray D. Miller Auction Company to jointly
auction surplus property of the County of Roanoke, School Board of
Roanoke County, City of Salem and Town of Vinton at a charge to
Roanoke County of 5% of the sales of County property plus advertising
cost to the County of $100.00, be, and hereby is accepted; and
2. That the following property be, and hereby is declared surplus:
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movie projectors
typewriters (electric
and manual)
plat cabinets
automobiles
pick up truck
sewage metering stations
That the County Administrator
desks
adding machines (electric and manual)
polaroid cameras
step van
sewage pumps and metering equipment
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is hereby authorized and directed
to enter into a contract with Ray D. Miller Auction Company, Inc. upon a
form appproved by the County Attorney for this auction; and
4. That all other proposals for this auction are hereby rejected
and the County Clerk is directed to so notify such vendors and express
the County's appreciation for the submission of their proposals.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
NAYS:
None
County Attorney James Buchholtz advised that an inventory should
be taken of these items to be auctioned; Board concurred with suggestion.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:40 p.m. on motion of Supervisor Myers and a unanimous voice
vote, the Board went into Executive session to discuss a real estate matter.
IN RE:
RECONVENEMENT
On motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote, the
Board reconvened in open session at 10:35 p.m.
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 3094 DESIGNATING A CERTAIN ARCHITECTURAL FIRM
TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES IN AND ABOUT THE REMODELING
AND RENOVATION OF MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL AS COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE
FACILITIES.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
1. That that certain proposal made to the County of Roanoke by the
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as follows:
architectural firm of VVKR, Inc. to provide architectural services for the
renovating and remodeling of Mount Vernon school for County Administrative
facilities at a fixed fee of $19,900.00 for such work as may be required to
be done not to exceed $494,000.00 be, and hereby is accepted; and
2. That the proposals submitted by all other architectural firms be,
and hereby are REJECTED and the Clerk is hereby directed to so notify such
bidders and express the County's appreciation for submitting such proposals;
and
3. That the County Administrator be, and hereby is directed to enter
an agreement with VVKR, Inc. as hereinabove provided the same to be upon a
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote.
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form approved by the County Attorney.
AYES:
Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
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IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - COURT SERVICE UNIT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Supervisor Johnson moved to re-appoint William B. Miller, 4014
Belle Meade Drive, S. W. to a two year term on the Court Service Unit Advisory
Council beginning March 22, 1982; approved by unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - COURT SERVICE UNIT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Supervisor Myers moved to re-appoint Mr. Gerald Curtiss, 2826 Embass
Drive, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia to a two year term on the Court Service
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Unit Advisory Council beginning March 22, 1982; approved by unanimous voice
vote.
IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - COURT SERVICE UNIT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Supervisor Burton moved to appoint Mrs. Arnold Renner, 2131 Cantle
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Lane, S. W. to the Court Service Unit Advisory Council for a two year term
beginning March 22, 1982; approved by unanimous voice vote.
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 3095 CONGRATULATING THE WILLIAM BYRD HIGH
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SCHOOL WRESTLING TEAM ON A MOST SUCCESSFUL AND EXCELLENT 1982
SEASON.
WHEREAS, the William Byrd High School wrestling team, under the
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direction of Head Coach Barry Trent ably assisted by Mike Gibson, met
the challenge of the 1982 wrestling season by compiling a regular season
record of fifteen wins and one loss~ and
WHEREAS, the William Byrd High School wrestling team won both the
District and Regional AA competition by compiling 206 and 206 1/2 poi~ts,
respectively; and
WHEREAS, following its victory in regional competition William Byrd
High School wrestling team entered the State Championship competition
and, through the efforts of the entire team and particularly the efforts
of Andy Nicely, David Labiosa, Jeff Mason and Kevin Heath, won the State
AA Championship wrestling title.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County does hereby extend its most sincere congratulations to
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the William Byrd High School "Terriers" 1982 Wrestling Team for bringing
to the Roanoke Valley the 1982 State AA Wrestling Championship, and does
most sincerely appreciate the exemplary fashion in which the coach and
wrestlers of the 1982 William Byrd High School "Terriers" set an example
for the citizens of Roanoke County by meeting and conquering the challenge
of significant odds through hard work and dedication to excellence.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 3096 CONGRATULATING KATHY SANFORD DAVIS UPON
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HER SELECTION AS AN OUTSTANDING YOUNG WOMAN OF AMERICA FOR
1981.
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WHEREAS, Kathy Sanford Davis has been employed by the Roanoke
County Parks and Recreation Department as a Recreation Supervisor since
1976; and
WHEREAS, during her period of employment with Roanoke County Kathy
Sanford Davis has exhibited dedication and excellence in the field of
endeavor which she has chosen to pursue; and
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WHEREAS, Kathy Sanford Davis is further meeting the challen~e of
better preparing herself to pursue her chosen profession by seeking
additional educational qualifications in her profession; and
WHEREAS, the National Awards Program has determined that Kathy
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Sanford Davis has reached that degree of achievement as to warrant her
selection as an Outstanding Young Woman of America for 1981.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County does hereby offer its most sincere congratulations to
Kathy Sanford Davis on her selection as an Outstanding Young Woman of
America for 1981 by the National Awards Program, and does most sincerely
appreciate the hard work and dedication that Ms. Davis has demonstrated
in her chosen profession on behalf of Roanoke County and its citizens.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Minter and the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Minter, Johnson, Burton, Myers and Park
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
STREET LIGHT - NEAR CAVE SPRING JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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Mrs. Johnson stated she had a phone call regarding a young lady
Junior
hit by a car crossing the intersection at Cave Spring/High School and the
church property. Three years ago another child was killed at this inter-
section. Mrs. Johnson moved to supercede the usual procedure for installing
a street light and direct that a mercury light be placed at this intersection
and directed Gene Robertson, Engineer, to contact the Highway Department and
ask that the 45 mph speed limit be reduced from Arlington Hills down to
Ranchcrest; adopted by unanimous voice vote. Mrs. Johnson further asked
if a flashing school light sign could be placed at the intersection and be
turned on at night; this is to be investigated.
Supervisor Burton requested that minutes of the Planning Commission
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IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - INDUSTRIAL FACT FINDING COMMISSION
Supervisor Myers moved to formally appoint Donald Flanders, County
Administrator, to the Industrial Fact Finding Commission.
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On motion of Supervisor Johnson and a unanimous voice vote, Chairman
Edward Park was also appointed to the Industrial Fact Finding Commission as
an Ad Hoc committee member.
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
Supervisor Minter moved to adjourn at 10:55 p.m.
IN RE:
RECONVENEMENT
Supervisor Minter immediately withdrew his motion to adjourn the
meeting.
IN RE:
COMMITTEE - RENOVATION OF MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL
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Administrator Flanders expressed a need to interview some contractor
regarding renovation of Mount Vernon School. Mr. Bolt advised that an in-
office meeting should be set up to get started with this project. Mr. Bolt
of VVKR, Inc. suggested a committee be formed to work on the project to
expedite matters. Supervisor Johnson moved to appoint Supervisor Myers, Tim
Gubala, County Planner and Administrator Don Flanders be appointed as the
members of the 'Building Committee' for the Mt. Vernon School project with
Gene Robertson, County Engineer, to work with the committee as needed; adopted
by unanimous voice vote. Committee will interview contractors and bring three
recommended contractors to the Board for consideration.
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ADJOURNMENT
At 11:00 p.m. on motion of Supervisor Minter and a unanimous voice
vote, the meeting adjourned.
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