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Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center
Salem, Virginia
.January 23, 1979
7:00 P.M.
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The Board of Cou:;'1.ty Supervisors of :S~aanoke County, \'irghda,
met this day in open session at the Salem-Roc:."Lloke County Civic
Center in Sale~, Virginia, this being the fourth Tuesday and the
second regular ~eeting of the month.
Member Present: Chairman May W. Johnson, Vice-Chairman
Robert E. Myers, Supervisors R. Wayne Compton, Edward C. Park, Jr.
and Lawrence E. Terry.
Chairmcl."D .Jc~n8on called the meetinr; to order at 7: 05 p. m.
and recognized William F. Clark, County Executive, ','1ho offere.d
the invocation. The pledge of allegiance to the flag was given
in UTIlSon.
IN RE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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Supervisor Terry moved that the IT.inutes of the regular
meeting of Dece:;':J.ber 28, 1978, be approved as presented ,vJhic1:l
rwtion was adoptee unanimous ly.
IN RE:
CABLE TELEVISION
In regard to the proposed amendment to Ordinance No. 1178
regarding CATV, County Executive William F. Clark advised the
Supervisors that a meeting was held in his office with the two
managers of Roanoke Valley Cabelvision and Salem Cable TV at
which time the services provided by the two companies were discus~ed.
Mr. Clark further requested the Supervisors to delay the schedulec
publ~..c r.earing or. tbe amendmert to the current franchj se with
Roanoke Valley Cablevision deleting froD that ~irD the obligacion
to serve portions of the Fairway Forest Subdi..vision ac'ljciniT'f
the south corporate lirni ts 0::: Salem s irlce ur.de::- FCC regula ti.ons
Salem Cable TV must be awarded a franchise to serve the Fairway
Forest SubQivision ann other areas of Roanoke Cou~~y in ~he
vicinitv of the Citv of SAlem.
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Mr. TOIL Gardr:er, F.egional I-ca1l2.ger for Salem Cable TV, W2..G
present at the hearing ann stated. th;lt the two companies ~ho1l1d
look at. all areas as opJ:osed ;:c jus-;: one areE.. (FaL:-\\'ay :;Cor-est).
In n::~R:ronp e. to a que.s tion rais e.d hy Supervisor 1-17e.rs, Mr. (;fl.rctner
acivisec. that the engineering aspect \wuld take appYc:<:.il.':".3.tely
30 days to cODr1e.te. .A res ident of Lavlyer Drive, whi.ch is off
Wildwood Read, appeared before the 3earc aIle. reques:..ec that t:1€.
the Wildwood Road area be included in on any trade off between
the t,;\"O conr~anies. Iv:r. L-.ay Dobcins, resident of :?ai:'::T!1ay Forest
and origir:.ator of the Dpti t:i.on to Hmend the CATV Ordinance, war.
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present at the hearing and asked the Supervisors to explain the
delay. The County Executive responded that under FCC regulations
a franchise must be awarded to Salem Cable TV before it can
serve the area in question and until a public hearing is held
on awarding such a franchise, it is recommended that the
Supervisors take no action in regard to the Fairway Forest area.
This concluded the public hearing and Supervisor Myers
moved that the County Executive be directed to meet with the
two cable television companies and that a public hearing on
awarding a franchise to Salem Cable TV be scheduled as soon
as possible, which motion was adopted by the following recorded
vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr.Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnsol
None
IN RE:
ORDINANCE NO. 2235 AMENDING SECTION 19.8 OF THE
ROANOKE COUNTY CODE AS IT PERTAINS TO EXEMPTION OF
REAL PROPERTY TAX ON PROPERTY OF CERTAIN ELDERLY OR
DISABLED PERSONS
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County
deems certain amendments to the Roanoke County Code to be
necessary in the best interests of the health, safety and genera
welfare of the citizens of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, a notice of intention to amend the Roanoke County
Code as proposed and the public hearing thereon have be
advertised and posted in accordance with law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County
Supervisors of Roanoke County that Section 19.8 of the Roanoke
County Code be amended as follows:
(a) Generally. The commissioner of revenue shall, upon
application made and within the limits hereinafter provided,
order exemption of tax on real property owned and occupied as
the sole dwelling house of a person or persons not less than
sixty-five years of age or of a person or persons determined to
be permanently and totally disabled, as hereinafter set out,
upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set out.
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The owner or owners claiming such exemption shall file
annually with the commissioner of revenue an affidavit setting
out an identification of the taxable real estate, the names
of the persons occupying such real estate, evidence that the tot 1
combined income of the owners and relatives living in the
dwelling on such property for the preceding calendar year did
not exceed twelve thousand dollars and evidence the total
combined net worth of such owners and relatives, as of December
31 of the immediately preceding calendar year, did not exceed
fifty thousand dollars. Such affidavit shall be filed not later
than May of each year. Any false statement made in connection
with the filing of an application under this section shall
constitute a misdemeanor, punishable by fine not exceeding
one hundred dollars.
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The commissioner of revenue shall make such further inquiry
of persons seeking such exemption as may be reasonably necessary
in determining the qualifications therefor. Such further
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inquiries shall be answered under oath. No person or persons
receiving public assistance, other than medical assistance of
any form, shall be eligible for the exemption provide::l by
this section. All information received by the commissioner of
revenue in connection with any application for such exemption
shall be deemed to be confidential and shall not be revealed
other than in the official administration of this section.
A person shall be determined. to be permanently and totally
disabled if he is so certified by the Social Security
Administration, the Veteran's Administration, or t:te Rail.road
Retirement Board, or if such person is not eligible for
certifica tion by any of these agencies, a S'i/70rn affidavi t t y
two medical doctors licensed to practice fledicine in the
Commonwealth, to the effect that such person is permanently
and totally disabled. The affidavit of at least one of such
doctors shall be based upon a physical examination of such
person by such doctor. The affidavit of one of such doctors
may be based upon medical information contained in the records
of the Civil Service Commission. Such person shall be determined
to be permanently and totally disabled if found oy the
commissioner of revenue to be unable to engage in any substantial
gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical
or mental impairment or deformity which can be expected to result
in death or v.!hich can be expected to last for the duration of
such person's life. -
Subsections (b) and (c) shall remain in full force and effect
as previously adopted.
This amendment to take effect on ~anu8ry 23, 1979
On motion of Supervisor Park and adopted by the fc~_loljJing
recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
Mr. Andrew E. Clingenpeel, Supervisor of Assessments, was
spokesman for the above proposed amendment. Mr. Clingenpeel
noted that during the 1978 General Assembly, several changes
were enacted in Section 58-760.1 of the Code of Virginia as it
pertains to tax relief for the elderly and disabled persons.
Mr. Clingenpeel further noted that the changes that were
outlined during the 1978 General Assembly have been incorporated
in the proposed ordinance. No one spoke in opposition.
This concluded the public hearing.
IN RE:
CITIZEN OPPORTUNITY FOR COMMENTS ON COUNTY' S BUDC~ET
FOR NfXT FISCAL YFAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 1979
Mr. Tom Farrell, resident of the Windsor Eills Pistrict,
appeared before the Board in regard to the County1s budget for
the upcoming fiscal year. Mr. Farrell recowmended the Supervisors
consider thoroughly the cost vs. benefit before embarking on
any program of major capital facilities construction.
Mr. Dick Bro~~, officer of the Cave Spring Recreation
Foundation, stated his support for sports programs.
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This concluded the discussion, and Chairman Johnson advised
that the Supervisors will consider all comments during the upcomi g
budget study.
IN RE:
BINGO PERMIT RENE\>.TAL - ROANOKE MOOSE LODGE NO. 28Lr.
Supervisor Myers moved that the application of Roanoke
Moose Lodge No. 284 for renewal of their bingo permit be
approved for the period January 23, 1979, through December 31,
1979, which motion was adopted unanimously.
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 2236 AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH
ROANOKE CONSORTIUM FOR MANPOWER SERVICES FOR
FEDERAL FUNDS UNDER THE COMPRFHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT
AND TRAINING ACT
WHEREAS, Roanoke County has heretofore participated in
the program of providing job opportunities under the Comprehensiv
Employment and Training Act; and
WHEREAS, in a report to the Board of County Supervisors
dated January 23, 1979, the County Executive has advised of
the availability of Federal funds for the continued participation
in said program; and
WHEREAS, the prospect of providing needed jobs to County
residents who otherwise will be unemployed or underemployed
while at the same time having work accomplished in the service
of the citizens of the County is deemed a worthwhile endeavor;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board does hereby
approve the continued participation in the employment programs
available under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act;
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive is
authorized and directed to execute the appropriate contracts for
Federal funds through the Roanoke Consortium for Manpower
Services.
On motion by Supervisor Compton and adopted by the
following, recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr, Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS: None
IN RE:
SPECIAL EXCEPTION - HOME OCCUPATIONS
In a report to the Board, the County Executive asked the
Supervisors to establish a uniform policy for handling special
exception requests for home occupations so as to expedite
their processing.
Supervisor Park moved that staff by authorized to proceed
immediately to advertise th.ese special exceptions for public
hearing at the next available opportunity after receipt of
requests from citizens instead of referring said requests to
the Planning Commission for its consideration and recommendation.
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Supervisor Myers stated that he would prefer h~ving such
requests referred to the Planning Commission send then corne
back to the Supervisors for public hearing since sometimes
these requests are controversial.
After some discu3sio~, Suuervisor Par~'s motion was
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: !1r. Camp ton, Mr. Myers, 11r. Park. Mr. Terry,
Mrs. Johnson
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NOTE:
None
Both Supervisors 11yers and Terry advised that they
voted iT). the affirmative on a trial basis.
IN RE:
RADIO COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
S',.lpervisor COI'lp ton rJoved th~l t tbe DO.?.Td conc.ur ,;.75.th tile
recommendation of the County Executive and continue tile County's
agreement with Lucky's Uobile Communications under the terms
of the present service agreement, which motion was adopted by
t~e following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. COP.lpton, Ml-. Hyers, Mr. PaT-Ie, Mr. Terry,
Mrs. Johnson
NAYS'
None
IN RE:
REFERRALS TO PLANNING COMMISSION
In a report to the Board, the County Executive adv~sed
that the following petition for rezoning has been referred to
the County Planning Commission since the Supervisors lileeting
on January 9, i979:
Petition of Roger W. Smith for rezoning from B-1 to B-2 of
0.4 acre at 360q. Brambleton Avenue, S. vT. (lot ::.. and 25 feet
of lot 2, block 3, survey 1, Hount Vernon Heights) so the
land may he conveY='J to Barry Lee ':':'erry for th'2 purpose of
establishing general offices, showrooms, and f,a~es areas
for woodburning stoves.
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APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 2237 - CLEA1\ '/ALLEY
COMHITTEE
On motion made by Supervisor lr:Ters, the GeneT:J.l Apuropriatio 1
Resolution of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 27, 1978,
be. and the same is hereby, amended as follows to become
effective January 23, 1979:
DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREPSE
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Class:
Fund:
Department:
Ob.iE~t:
Expenditures
Grant Projects
Clean Valley Committee-FY 78/79
Transfer to CleaE '.Talley COi.IlIP.ittee ~F0077-Clf)l $6,180
Class:
Fund. :
Depar tmen t :
Obi ect:
Revenues
Grant Projects
Clean Valley Committee Grant-FY 7iJ/79
Grant from State/Federal Government 560077-0686
$6,180
Adopted by the followirg, recorded vote:
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AYES,
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry,
Mrs. Johnson
None
IN RE:
REQUEST TO ADD STREETS IN CHEROKEE HILLS,
SECTION 1, TO THE HIGHWAY SYSTEM
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On motion of Supervisor Myers and a unanimo s voice vote,
the Virginia Department of Highways and Transpo tation was this
date requested to accept the following streets n Cherokee Hills,
Section 1, into the State Secondary Stystem of ighways in
Roanoke County:
Cherokee Hills Drive from end State mainten nce on existing
service road to end 0.04 mile past Scout Ci cle, a distance
I of 1.01 mile.
White Eagle Lane from Cherokee Hills Drive
a distance of 0.06 mile.
Buffalo Circle from 0.03 mile
0.04 mile east of White Eagle
White Eagle Lane from Buffalo
0.04 mile.
o Buffalo Circle,
west of Black Hawk Circle to
Lane, a dista ce of 0.14 mile.
Circle to end a distance of
Feather Lane from Cherokee Hills Drive to W. rrior Drive, a
distance of 0.07 mile.
Warrior Drive from Feather Lane to end, a d stance of 0.17
mile.
Buckskin Lane from Cherokee Hills Drive nor h to end, a
distance of 0.08 mile.
Canoe Circle from Cherokee Hills Drive to e d, a distance
of 0.07 mile.
War Bonnet Road from Cherokee Hills Drive n<rth to 0.03
mile north of Tomohawk Circle, a distance 0 0.10 mile.
Scout Circle form Cherokee Hills Drive to e d, a distance
of 0.09 mile.
Tomahawk Circle from War Bonnet Road to end a distance of
0.10 mile.
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REQUEST TO ADD STREETS IN WATERFALL LAKE, SECTION 1,
TO THE HIGHWAY SYSTEM
On motion of Supervisor Compton and a unan mous voice vote,
the Virginia Department of Highways and Transpo tation was this
date requested to accept the following streets n Waterfall
Lake, Section 1, into the State Secondary Syster of Highways
in Roanoke County:
Sundance Circle from Waterfall Drive to en<, a distance of
0.06 mile.
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Running Deer Lane from Waterfall Drive to End, a distance
of 0.09 mile.
Waterfall Drive from Route 601 (Shadwell Dive) to end
0.11 mile past Sundance Circle, a distance of 0.30 mile.
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REQUEST TO ADD STREET IN FALLING CRtEK ESTATES,
SECTION 4, TO THE HIGHVJAY SYSTEM I
On motion of Supervisor Compton and a unan mous voice
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vote, the Virginia :8enartment of Highways and Tran:3Dortatio::-i
was this date requested to accept the following street in
Falli~g Creek Estates, Section 4, into the State Secondary
System of Highways in Roanoke County:
Twin Mountains Circle from Twin Mountains Drive to ~nc, 2
distance of 0.14 mile.
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REQUEST TO ADD STPEET IN CASTLF ROCK ~TF.ST, SFCTION
2, TO THE HIGHWAY SYSTEM
On motion of Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote,
the Virginia Department of Highways was this date requested to
accept the following street in Castle Rock West, Section 2, into
the State Secondary System of Highways in Roanoke County:
Burnham Road from Brahma Road to end, a distance of 0.31 milE
IN RE:
COMPLETION OF BALLFIELD LIGHTING InST.l'~LLATION--
HIDDEN VALLEY SCHOOL
Supervisor Terry moved that the County Engineer be authorize(
to proceed with the necessary plans and specifications for
bidding purposes in order to complete ballfield lighting
installation for the Hidden Valley School, which motion was
adopted by a unanimous voice vote.
P.OAD COi:-TSTP.lTC'l'IO!-~ - TIPKER Y.HOLL SUBDIVISION,
SECTION 2, MEMORY LANE
a report to the Board, the County Engineer advised that
in receipt of a petition from residents livinf in the
Knoll Subdivision requesting the County to take action
to improve a short stretch of subdivision street located in
Tinker Knoll Subdivision, Section 2.
Supervisor Compton advised the Supervisors that he had
requested the County Engineer to contact Mr. William Dennison,
Sanitation Supervisor with the Health Department, and requested
him to test the four lots owned by the County for perculation.
County Engineer Guepe advised that Mr. Dennison believes that
there will be no problem with lots 1 and 2 and the majority of
Lot 3, but lot 4 does not appear to be suitable for a septic
tank. Mr. Guepe did advise the Supervisors that Mr. Dennison
would have to perform soil tests before any definite conclusions
could be made.
Supervisor Compton moved that the County bear the cost of
paving the street and that the County Engineer prepare the
necessary specifications to receive 1:: ids for this 'Yw:Llc, v;:llich
motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Hr. ~'1"yers, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS: Nr. Park
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 2238 ACCEPTING A BID T) PROVIDE
STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Coun y Supervisors
has previously appropriated funds for street im)rovement in the
County and,
WHEREAS, bids were received and opened by Roanoke County
at 10:00 a.m. on December 14, 1978 providing fo miscellaneous
street improvements and,
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of Coun y Supervisors
desires to aid the affected County citizens of hat street to
be benefited by these street improvements, the unds for these
improvements to be paid on a 30% basis by the c'tizens affected
and the balance to be funded by the County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Boari of County
Supervisors of Roanoke County that the bid subm tted by John
A. Hall and Company, Inc. in the amount of $9,6~0.00 for
miscellaneous street improvements be accepted a1d that the
County Executive is hereby directed to notify t1e low bidder
of the acceptance of this bid and is authorized to executive
the necessary contract for this street improvem nt.
On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by the following
recorded vote:
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Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry,
Mrs. Johnson
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IN RE: REZONING PETITIONS - WITHDRAWN
Supervisor Terry moved that the report of the Acting
County Planner advising of petitions for rezonihg which have,
by vote of the Planning Commission, been withdrlWll from further
consideration prior to a decision by the Commis3ion be received
and filed, which motion was adopted unanimously.
IN RE: AIR POLLUTION ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOAR)-ACTIVITIES
REPORT
Supervisor Compton moved that the activit'es report of
the Air Pollution and Advisory Appeals Board fo the calendar
year 1978, be received and filed which motion w~s adopted
unanimously.
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2239 RECOGNIZING THE SERTICE OF
M. E. MAXEY ON THE ROANOKE COUNTY PLANN NG
COMMISSION
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WHEREAS, Mr. M. E. l1axey was first appoin ed on
September 17, 1968, to fill the unexpired term )f G. V. Funk
on the Roanoke County Planning Commission to reJresent the
Vinton Magisterial District; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Maxey was reappointed to a f)ur-year term
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on tr.e f.oanoke County FlanEhlg Cmnrniss:L(lil. on DeceI:',ber 23, 1970;
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w'HEl\E.!\S, Hr. Haxey ~laS reappointf~d for another four-year
term on the Roanoke County flanning Conmission on January 2B,
1975, vJhi_ch term expired on January 1, 1979; and
UIIEREAS, Br. l1axey sETved as ViceuCbair:-J[lxl of the F.cCJltoLe
County Planning CoriJj]ission from 1973 until October, J.977, and
as Chairman froIl October, 1977, throueh Decer-ber ~.97B; ar.cl
W1:E.REA~, the Board of Countv Supervisors vii shes to
acknowledge, for themselves and on behalf of the citizens of
Roanoke County, the valuabl e contributions Hr. lirtxf=Y has 'bet~n
able to make vlhile serving on this C:JITnission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the TIoard of County
Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby expressef'
its sincere appreciation for the public-spirited service
rendered by Mr. M. E. Maxey and further hereby conveys to
Mr. Maxey its warmest wishes for every success in his future
endeavors.
DE IT fURTHER RESOLVEL that a certified copy of this
Resolution be sent to IJ:r. Haxey.
On Iilotion of Supervisor Park and adopted by the ~ollm:ir;E
recorded vote;
AYES: Hr. Cor:~ptor~, 11r. Myers, Hr. fark, l:r. Terry,
Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
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APPCINTl-mNT - FIFTJi I'LAJ:mnJC DI~'I'TIICT C('YrIS~I()N
Supervisor Park advised that Mr. James f-.. Jones, Cltl.Z(:r
representative on the Fifth Planning District COEiTIiissioI!,
resigr.ed effective Janu2.ry' 1, lS79, and the::.:-efc::-e rr;.ovec~ t1:;at
Mrs. Carolyn Pence from the Vinton District be appointed to
fill the unexpirec1 term of Mr. Jones ;:1.8 a cit:i7pD representAtive
on the Fifth Planning District Comnission, wnich term expires
February 1, 1981. The motic'TI "tv-as adopted "GE311.irrously.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 2240 APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH
TEE CITY OF RCA~JOKE ror~ A PROC:RAl:f or OLTRr.ACH
DETENTION
~;!llI:r._EAS, tr.e City of Roanoke ane Ce'CT.ty ef ROaLc1:E :"ave
heretofo~:e entered it.te agreerrer:t dated the 2fth day of T:TovL8b..:,r,
1974, in regard to a prograrr of oatre-a.en cete:::.tic,:'~ fc.:L' tbe
supervis iOE of j uve:-.ile offellders; .send
WHEREAS, the City of Roar~oke :,a8 given r:.otice to the
Count}' cf proposEc t:.:r:mL-,stiolL of said B.[reemert 2.r.ci all. offer
to e!LtET i'litO 1l.2W agreeEler:t wit:;. tbE: Ceunty for ccmti.ii'J2t:io::,. c,r
thes-2. :;&8..;:; serV1.ces; s.nd
~,nJ:Er.EAS, ir.. a :I'cr-crt to the BoaTe'. of Ccur:.t}' St.'.pE'1:vi.SCi:L3 ~2.te
January 9, 1979, Michael J. Lazzuri, Director of Court Services
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for Roanoke County's Juvenile and Domestic Rela ions District
Court, has recommended that the County enter in 0 this new
agreement as the most effective and economical leans of
continuing the outreach detentions services:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Boa d of County
Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board d( es approve an
agreement with the City of Roanoke for an Outre ch Detention
Program, which agreement is attached hereto; an
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County EXl cutive is
hereby authorized and directed to execute said greement and
transmit same to the City of Roanoke.
On motion by Supervisor Terry and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Hr. Terry,
Mrs. Johnson
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IN RE:
BID - TIRES
In a report to the Board, Director of Final ce John Chambliss
noted that the December 28, 1978 meeting of the Board he submittE~
a report showing the results of the bid opening on December L~. for
tires to be purchased for County use during the year 1979, which
report recommended that the contract be awarded to Firestone
Stores of Roanoke. At that time, the Supervisor~ indicated that
they had received information that Firestone ti es were performir
less than satisfactorily on some vehicles and c<ntinued the
matter with the request that additional study bE given. As a
result of this further study, the Director of F nance recommendec
that the bid for Goodyear tires be awarded to B ad Ragan. A full
copy of the report and all related materials arE filed with the
minutes of this meeting.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2241 ACCEPTING A BID FO! THE PURCHASE
OF TIRES FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS OF R01NOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, on December 4, 1978 at 10:00 a.m. bids were
received and opened in the Department of FinancE, Purchasing
Division, for the purchase of tires for the use by various
departments of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has, in Jeport to the
Board dated January 23, 1979, recommended that lhe acts
hereinafter set out be accepted; and
WHEREAS, the funds for said tires hereina ter accepted
are included in the 1978-79 Budget; I
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Boa~d of County
Supervisors of Roanoke County that the bid for ~aid tires of
Brad Ragan be accepted, said tires to be used b, the various
departments of Roanoke County; and the County E)ecutive is
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is hereby directed to notify said bidder of the acceptance of
their 9id and is authorized to execute the necessary con;:r3.cts
for this purchase.
On rr.otion ot Supervisor Conpton and adopted by the
following, recorded vote:
AYES: Hr. Compton, lvfr. Hyers, Hr. Pm,-k, Mr. ~e:l."ry
Mrs. J.:Jhnson
NAYS:
IN RE:
None
RESOLUTION NO. 2242 AGREEING TO PAY THE EMPLOYER
COST FOR PROVIDING SPECIAL RETIREMEN'f BEHEFITS TO
LATA1 E~FORSEMENr OFFICERS ANT) SALARIED FT:REHEN
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that Roanoke COUllty, Virginia,
currently participating in the Virginia Suppler..:ental Reti:rernent
System under the provisions of :-itle 51, Chapter 3.1, Article '+,
of the Code of Virginia, acting by and throug:l. die Board of
County Supervisors, does hereby elect to have those 0:Z its
employees 'vila are memters of the Virginia Supple:r.ental RetirCl'lent
System ane.. who are employed in law enforcemen';: positions cOIr.parab e
hazardous to that of a S~ate police officer or in positions as
full-time salaried firemen to become eligible, e:Zfe.ctive March 1,
1979, to be provided benefits equivalent to these provided ~or
State police officers of the Department of StatE Police, as set
out in Section 51.111.37 of the Code of Virginia, in lieu of
the benefits t~at would otherwise he provided as such section has
been or may be amended from timE: tCCl.IIle, ane. said Courd:y ag:cses
to pay the employer eost for providing such employees sucn
ber~e:Eits .
NOW, THEREFORE, May W. Johnson, Chairman of the EO&TG of
County Supervisors of Roanoke County, and Pilliam F. Clark,
Clerk, are hereby authorized and directed, i~ tbe na~e of t~e
County, to execute any required contract in order that the
abo've-described employees of the County may become e:,::ti tled to
:retirement benefits equivalent to t:'wse provided for Sta';:e
police officers of the Department of State Folice. In execation
of any contract which may be l."equired, the seal of the County
shall be affixed and attested by the Clerk, and said officers
of ti1e County are hereby authorized and c.irected to do 8:lY other
thing or things incide:..l.t and necessary to t:12 la'JJful conclusion
of this ;]latter and the Director of Finance is herel'] authorized
and directed to pay over to the Treasurer of Virginia from to
time such sums as are due and to be paid by the County and its
employees for this purpose.
On motion of Supervisor l'1yers and adoptee 1:->y the
folJ.ov7hlg recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Comptcn, Mr. Myers, Hr. :.erry, ~rs. JOh~SCH'l
NAYS: Mr. Park
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Sheriff Foster was present at the meetinE regarding the
above resolution along with Sergeants McElvein and Sharp, and
Fire Coordinator Monroe in support of special tenefits for law
enforcement officers and salaried firemen. She!iff Foster and
Mr. Monroe pointed out the hazards of such posjtions and the
stress and demands placed upon police officers and firemen
making it difficult for them to meet the ever jncreasirrg demands
beyond the age of 55.
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IN RE:
SOIL SURVEY
Mr. Lowell M. Gobble, VPI & SU Extension Agent, as present
in regard to Roanoke County's need for a comprEhensive soil
survey. It was noted that this matter had been continued from
the November 14 and 28 Board meetings pending cdditonal
information pertaining to the survey.
Supervisor Myers advised that he had recEived phone calls
from some of his constituents advising that thEY do not think
Roanoke County needs a soil survey at the presEnt time and
therefore moved that the County not proceed with such a survey.
The motion was defeated by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Myers
Mr. Compton, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson
Supervisor Compton moved that the County extend an offer
of $39,000 as its in-kind contribution to the virginia Soil
and water conservation Commission for a comprehensive soil
survey contingent upon Roanoke County being placed on a high
priority rating list, which motion was adopted by the following
recorded vote:
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NAYS:
IN RE:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson
Mr. Myers
GOVERNMENT STUDY COMMITTEE
Pursuant to Chairman Johnson's request at the previous
Board meeting, the following persons were unanimously appointed
to serve on a citizen's committee to study the change to the
Traditional form of government, which takes effect in Roanoke
County, January 1, 1980:
Supervisor Myers nominated Minor R. Keffer from Catawba
Supervisor Compton nominated Stephen H. Emick from Hollins
Supervisor Park nominated Paul B. Matthe~s from Hollins
Supervisor Terry nominated F. Rodney Fitzpatrick from
Windsor Hills
Supervisor Johnson nominated Richard C. Fattisall from
Cave Spring
IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:05 p.m. Supervisor Terry moved that the Board go
into Executive Session to discuss personnel, lEgal and real estc e
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matters, which motion was adopted by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Nr. Hyers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnso
NAYS: None
At 12:02 a.m., the Supervisors returned to the meeting
room and on the motion of Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice
vote, the Board reconvened in open session.
RESOLUTION NO. 2243 APPOINTING AN INflIVIDTTAL
TO FILL THE POSITION OF ROANOKE COUNTY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, Section 15.1-608 of the Code of Virginia provides
that under the County Executive form of government, the Boa.rd
of County Supervisors may appoint a County Attorney, v.7ho shall
serve at an annual salary to be fixed by said Board; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County
is of the opinion that it is in the best interest of the County
to appoint said individual hereinafter named to fill the
position of County Attorney at that annual salary established
for said position as hereinafter set out;
IN RE:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Supervisors of Roanoke County that James E. Buchholtz be, and
he is hereby, appointed to the position of County Attorney at
an annual salary of $26,004; it being the duty of said County
Attorney to fulfill all of the requirements imposed upon said
office by statute.
On motion of Supervisor Terry and 2dopted by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, tlfr. Terry, Mrs. Johnsot
NAYS: None
This concluded the business before the Board at this
time and on the motion of Supervisor Myers and a unanimous
voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at 12:03 a.m.
CHAIFYlAN