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Board of Supervisors
Conference Room
430 Clay Street
Salem, Virginia
January 2, 1982
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The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day
in open session at the Conference Room of the County Administrator's
Office at 430 Clay Street, Salem, Virginia, this being the Organization
meeting for 1982.
Members Present:
Chairman Robert E. Myers, Supervisors Edward
C. Park, Jr., May W. Johnson, Athena E. Burton, and Gary J. Minter.
Members Absent: None
IN RE:
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Robert E. Myers called the Organizational Meeting to Order
at 10:00 a.m. pursuant to Virginia Code and legal notice (filed with the
minutes of this meeting).
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IN RE:
INVOCATION
Invocation was offered by Administrator Donald Flanders.
IN RE:
TERMS OF OFFICE
On motion of Supervisor Minter and a unanimous voice vote, the
term of office for Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Board is one-year.
IN RE:
NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRMAN
Supervisor Gary Minter nominated Edward C. Park Jr. for the
position of County Board Chairman for 1982.
On motion of Supervisor May Johnson and a unanimous voice vote, the
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nominations for chairman were closed and Edward C. Park Jr. was declared
Chairman for 1982.
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IN RE:
NOMINATIONS FOR VICE-CHAIRMAN
Former Chairman Robert Myers relinquished the gavel to newly
elected Chairman Park who called for nominations for position of Vice-Chairman
of the Board.
Supervisor Burton was nominated for position of Vice-Chairman by
Supervisor Minter.
Supervisor Johnson moved that nominations be closed and that Mrs.
Burton be declared Vice-Chairman of the Board for 1982; motion adopted by
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unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
ADOPTION OF RULES OF ORDER
Supervisor Myers moved that Roberts Rules of Order be used as
procedure, however, that no second to motions be required; motion was adopted
by unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
Vice-Chairman Burton inquired if this was the appropriate time to
discuss holding a meeting of the County Board at least once annually in each
of the magisterial districts to allow greater participation by citizens in the
activities of the County Board. After extensive discussion, Supervisor Johnso
moved that the regular session of the Board of Supervisors be held the second
and fourth Tuesdays of each month at the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center
beginning at 6:00 p.m. with no public hearings to be scheduled before the
7:00 p.m. session, and further informational meetings of the Board be
scheduled quarterly during the year in a magisterial district and combining
the meeting in the Cave Spring and Windsor Hills districts; motion was
carried by a unanimous voice vote.
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IN RE:
SEATING AND VOTING ORDER
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On motion of Supervisor Myers and a unanimous voice vote, the Board
decided on the rotating of seating and voting order with the Chairman to vote
last, as done in the past.
County Attorney James Buchholtz stated it would require unanimous
support of all members of the Board to consider agenda item #5 (travel policy
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for Supervisors attending out--of-county meetings), and item #6 (Review of
Expense for County Board of Supervisors).
Vice-Chairman Burton moved that items 5 and 6 be considered; motion
carried by unanimous voice vote.
IN RE:
POLICY FOR OUT-OF-COUNTY MEETINGS
After considerable discussion as to need for Supervisors to attend
meetings affecting Roanoke County interests, the matter of a policy for
Supervisors was referred to the Administrator and County Attorney to develop
and present to the Board for consideration.
IN RE:
EXPENSE FOR COUNTY SUPERVISORS
The communication regarding travel allowances paid other counties
Board members, was taken under advisement by the Board for consideration at
a future meeting.
IN RE:
PRESENTATION TO ROBERT MYERS
Chairman Park presented a plaque of the County Seal to retiring
Chairman Robert Myers and expressed appreciation on behalf of the members and
citizens of Roanoke County for providing good leadership in the County
government.
Supervisor Myers in turn expressed his appreciation for the
thoughtfulness of the award and thanked the members for their cooperation
and assistance during the past year.
IN RE:
REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Myers felt that a more detailed record should be kept
of the County Board proceedings and after some discussion of various methods,
he moved that the tape recordings of each meeting be retained as a permanent
record of the Board activities; motion was adopted by unanimous voice vote.
Supervisor Myers further stated that he received a call from a
newspaper reporter concerning a rumor being circulated regarding the retention
of Mr. James Buchholtz as county attorney. Supervisor Myers called for a
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'vote of confidence' by the Supervisors for Mr. Buchholtz in order to
"clear the air." ~
Supervisor Minter stated he objected to voting on rumors and there-
fore moved that the matter be tabled for further discussion; motion was
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carried by the following recorded vote.
AYES:
Supervisors Johnson, Burton, Minter, and Park
NAYS:
Supervisor Myers
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:37 a.m. on motion of Supervisor Myers and a unanimous voice
vote, the Board went into Executive session to discuss personnel.
IN RE:
RECONVENEMENT
On motion of Supervisor Myers and a unanimous voice vote, the
Board reconvened at 10:57 a.m.
Chairman Park then stated he looks forward to working closely and
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harmoniously with the other Board members in carrying out the responsibilities
facing the county in the coming year.
IN RE:
ADJOURNMENT
At 11:05 a.m. on motion of Supervisor Myers and a unanimous voice
vote, the Board adjourned this meeting.
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