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4/24/1979 - Regular 4-24-79 094 Board of County Supervisors Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center Salem, Virginia April 24, 1979 at 7:00 P.M. The Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia met this day in open session at the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, this being the fourth Tuesday and the second regular meeting of the month. Members present: Chairman May W. Johnson, Vice Chairman Robert E. Myers, Supervisors R. Wayne Compton, Edward C. Park, Jr., and Lawrence E. Terry. Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and recognized The Reverend Starke Cauthorne from the New Hope Presbyterian Church, who offered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given in unison. IN RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES I On motion of Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote, the minutes of the special meeting of April 4, 1979, and the regular meeting of April 10, 1979, were approved as presented. IN RE: PROCLAMATION-McVITTY HOUSE, INC. As a matter of protocol and for the public record, Chairman, Johnson advised the other Supervisors that on April 17, 1979, she issued a proclamation relating to McVitty House, Inc. and the contribution of the residents in the recent "1979 ROCK IN ROLL JAMBOREE," which proclamation the Clerk to the Board read aloud and which is filed with the minutes of this meeting. IN RE: I RESOLUTION NO. 2285 APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 1979-80 CONSTRUCTION FUND PRIORITIES FOR THE SECONDARY SYSTEM OF STATE HIGHWAYS IN ROANOKE COUNTY A public hearing was held this date on adoption of the .fiscal year 1979-80 Construction Fund priorities for the state Secondary System'of Highways in 'Roanoke County. Mr. Larry Garber; Assistant Resident "Engineer for the Highway DeDartment, .was present at the hearing, Other Highway DeDartment represent- atives were present and r~corded the proceedings. Mr Garber reviewed the proposed schedule of priorities and then proceeded to answer var.ious inquiries from interested citizens and Board members: Mr. DavidL.Simrnons raised questions on items 10 and 11 on the proposed priority list. Mr. Simmons then stated the need for guardrails on Route 640 in the Catawba District. Mr. John G. Hall also stated the need for guardrails for the safety of children and the elderly traveling'the road. Catawba District Supervisor Robert E. Hyers advised that he traveled Route 640 with the Highway Department's Resident Engineer and I I I I 4-24-79 .~~.e.!',..J f' {I--~~U~"" assured those present that the Highway Department is going to make every effort to install these guardrails at the more dangerous places along the road. Mr. Garber also noted that the Highway Department is in the process of pursuing special safety Federal funds for this purpose. Mr. H, L. McPherson and other residents of Greenwood Forest Subdivision appeared before the Board and submitted a joint petition to the Board and Highway Department requesting that hot plant-mixed asphalt be applied to Wedf,ewood, Timberlane, Forester, and Sedgefield streets situate in said Subdivision. A full copy of the petition, containing over 100 signatures from area residents, is filed with the minutes of this meeting. After considerable discussion, the Supervisors concurred in requesting the Highway Department to allocate any additional funds to this Subdivision for road imnrovements at the most needed areas. Mr. Ron Adkins, 3057 Timberlane, reiterate the need for road improvements in this area. Supervisor Park requested that Route 608 in the Bonsack area of the Vinton District be surface treated until it can be rebuilt, WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation has previously submitted its proposed schedule of fiscal year 1979-80 Construction Fund priorities for the secondary system of State highways in Foanoke County to the Board of County Supervisors; and WHEREAS, after two (2) successive weelrs of puhlication of Notice of Intention to hold a public hearing on the aforesaid study on April 2Lf, 1979, public inspection of said document and receipt of public comments at this public hearing, all as required by State law, the Board of County Sunervisors is of opinion that the schedule as submitted to said Board should be approved. 1'10\'1, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that the schedule of fiscal year 1979-80 construction fund priorities for the secondary system of State highways in Roanoke County as submitted 'by the Virp;inia Department of Highways and Transportation be, arid the same is hereby, approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk to this Board transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Virfinia Department of Highways and Transportation. On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Hr, Compton, Ilfr. Myers, 11'r. Park, Hr. Terry, It''rs. Johnson NAYS: None 096 ~ 4-24-79 . . . . . IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2286 SETTING THE TAX LEVY ON ALL CLASSES OF REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN ROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1979 A public hearing was this date held on this date on the setting of a tax levy on all classes of real estate situate in Roanoke County for the calendar year 1979. John M. Chambliss, Jr. Director of Finance, acted as spokesman and reminded those present that the County Executive has submitted a balanced budget with no recommended tax increase. There was no citizen opposition. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 1979, and ending December 31, 1979, be, and it is hereby set for a tax rate of $3.25 per ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of assessed valuation on all classes of taxable real estate situate I in Roanoke County. On motion of Supervisor Terry and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: Mr. Myers IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2287 SETTING THE TA~ LEVY ON ALL CLASSES OF PERSONAL PROPERTY SITUATE IN ROANOKE COUNTY FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1979 A public hearing was this date held on the setting of a tax levy on all classes of personal property situate in Roanoke County for the calendar year 1979. John M. Chambliss, Jr., Director of Finance, acted as spokesman and reminded those present that the County Executive has submitted a balanced budget with no recommended tax increase. There was no citizen opposition. BE IT RESOLVED that the levy for the twelve-month period beginning January 1, 1979, and ending December 31, 1979, be, and it hereby is, set for a tax rate of $3.25 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. , 58-829.3, 59-831, 58-831.1 and 58~83l.2 in the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, located in this County on January 1, 1979, and tangible personal property including the property separately classified by Sections 58-829, 58-829.2, 58-829.3, 58-831, 58-831.1 and 58-831.2 in the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended, of public service corporations based upon the assessed value thereof fixed by the State Corporation Commissio and duly certified. I I I I I 4-24-79 097 PETITION OF CHARLOTTE HESLEP AND DELL F. CRITCHER FOR REZONING FROM R-l TO B-2 OF 1.84 ACRES LOCATED AT 3505 BRAMBLETON AVENUE, S.W. (JUST WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF BRAMBLETON AND PINEVALE ROAD) IN WINDSOR HILLS DISTRICT TO PERMIT OPERATION OF A RETAIL BUSINESS FOR THE DISPLAY AND SALE OF CUSTOM MADE HOME INTERIOR DECORATIONS, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS CONSENTED TO BE THE PETITIONERS: WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended that the petition for an unconditioned rezoning be denied; and WHEREAS, in response to this recommendation, Petitioners have proffered certain conditions to be placed on the rezoning, in accordance with Section 21-11 of the Code of Roanoke County, IN RE: as follows; (1) The intended use of the property shall be the retail sale and display of home interior decorations and accessories. Should the intended use not develop or begin operation, and upon application for the occupancy of any other use, the zoning classification of the property shall convert to Office and Residential District B-1. (2) In the event that the intended use as set out in condition number (1) ceases to be operated, and upon application for the occupancy of any other use, the zoning classification of the property shall convert to Office and Residential District B-l. (3) That portion of the property being northwest of the existing structure and extending to Pinevale Road shall remain in the zoning classification Residential District R-l, and only the following described portion of the property will be conditionally zoned Business District B-2: BEGINNING at a point where the southermost point of Pinevale Road intersects with the northern right of way of Brambleton Avenue; thence S. 58 deg. W. 181.6 feet to a point; thence N. 30 deg. 59' W. 175.02 feet to a point; thence N. 58 deg. 00' W. 181.6 feet, more or less, to a point on the western right of way line of Pinevale Road; thence S. 33 deg. 40' E. 175.02 feet, more or less, to the place of BEGINNING. WHEREAS, after due advertisement in the Roanoke Times and World News, the Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on said request at a meeting of the said Board held on A ril 24, 197 at 7:00 p.m., and at said public hearing gave all interested parties an opportunity to be heard; and ~lliEREAS, following said public hearing, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County is of the opinion that the request of the Petitioners, Charlotte Heslep and Dell F. Critcher to rezone the parcel situate at 3505 Brambleton Avenue, immediately west of the intersection of Pinevale Road and Brambleton Avenue, should be granted, said request having been conditioned by the Proffer of Conditions filed therewith. 4-24-79 098 ' , , NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that the following described parcel of land situate at 3505 Bramb1eton Avenue, immediately west of the intersection of Pineva1e Road and Bramb1eton Avenue be, and the same hereby is, rezoned from Residential District R-1 to Business District B-2, upon the conditions set forth in "Exhibit 1" attached hereto: BEGINNING at a point where the southermost point of Pineva1e Road intersects with the northern right of way of Bramb1eton Avenue; thence S. 58 deg. 00' W. 181.6 feet to a point; thence N. 30 deg. 59' W. 175.02 feet to a point; thence N. 48 deg. 00' W. 181.6 feet, more or less, to a point on the western right of way line of Pineva1e Road; thence S. 33 deg. 40' E. 175.02 feet, more or less, to the place of BEGINNING. BE IT FURTHER ORDERED, that the County Planner be, and he hereby is directed to reflect this change in zoning on the zoning maps of the County. Stephen M. Yost, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioners. Robert H. Logan, Planning Technician, advised the Supervisors that the Planning Commission recommended denial of the rezoning but explained that the Commission opposed a straight, unconditional B-2 zoning, not the actual request. Mr. Logan noted that since the Commission's hearing, the petitioners have proffered certain conditions which basically call for conversion to B-1 should the intended use not develop or should it cease to operate and upon the application for occupancy for any other use; such B-1 zoning would be in keeping with the County's long-range guide plan. Further, the petitioner has amended the request to encompass only the area of the parcel extending approximately 175 feet back from Bramb1eton. The portion to the rear is to remain R-1; said conditions being enumerated in the foregoing Final Order and outlined in a Proffer Statement dated April 4, 1979. No one appeared in opposition to the request although a Mr. Henry F. Faery, 3516 Pineva1e Road, S. W., did state his opposition to any further B-2 zoning along Bramb1eton Avenue. This concluded the public hearing and Supervisor Terry moved that the rezoning be approved, subject to the conditions contained within the Final Order and outlined in the afore- mentioned Proffer Statement, which motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry and Mrs. Johnson I I I NAYS: IN RE: None PETITION OF GUS E. AND PAULINE G. TOMARAS AND -'- W. PRICE FIELDS FOR REZONING FROM B-2 TO B-3 " OF A 1.1-ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF *FINAL WILLIAMSON ROAD, 500 FEET NORTH OF ITS INTERSECTIOKORDER WITH GREENWAY DRIVE, IN THE HOLLINS DISTRICT SO * THAT A BURGER KING RESTAURANT MAY BE CONSTRUCTED * THEREON *;'~ 4-24-79 0.99 . I This request was presented to the Supervisors by John H. Kennett, Jr., Attorney for the petitioners. No one appeared in opposition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that the Zoning Ordinance of Roanoke County be amended to reclassify on the Zoning map of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, from a "Business District B-2" to a "Business District B-3", as defined by said ordinance, that certain parcel of land containing 1.07 acres and being the northwest portion of a 3.445 acres tract running 200 feet on Williamson Road and more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at an iron pin on the easterly side of Williamson Road at the south line of the property of Roanoke-Hollins Shopping Association and being 599.50 feet northward along Williamson Road from the intersection of Williamson Road and Greenway Drive-Granville Street both extended; thence S. 78 deg. 09' E. 234.40 feet to an iron pin; thence S. 44 deg. 06' W. 29.27 feet; thence S. 45 deg. 54' E. 18.47 feet; thence S. 11 deg. 51' W. 165.39 feet to a point; thence N. 78 deg. 09' W. 234.40 feet to the east side of Williamson Road; thence along the east side of Williamson Road, N. 11 deg. 51' E. 200 feet to the place of BEGINNING: and being shown by the map made for Gus E. Tomaras by Jack G. Bess, Certified Land Surveyor, dated April 24, 1979 and attached to this ordinance. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the clerk of the Board forthwitr attest a true copy of this ordinance and respectively deliver the same to the secretary of the Planning Commission of Roanoke County and to John H. Kennett, Jr., counsel for the petitioners. This concluded the public hearing-and Supervisor Compton moved that the Board concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve the rezoning, which motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Hr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry Hrs. Johnson I I None ROANOKE CITY RESOLUTION NO. 24584-WATER WITHDRAWAL (BACK CREEK AND ROANOKE RIVER) On motion of Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote, Roanoke City Resolution No. 24584 placing the Board of Supervisors and various concerned governmental agencies on notice of the City's objections to certain water withdrawal structures proposed by Roanoke County on Back Dreek and the Roanoke River was this date received and filed. NAYS: IN RE: IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2288 HONORING THE SERVICE OF JOSEPH YOUNG, FIRE CHIEF, CLEARBROOK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTHENT WHEREAS, Joseph Young has served as a volunteer fireman from 1967 through 1973, and as Fire Chief from 1973 through 1979 of the C1earbrook Volunteer Fire Department; and 4-24-79 100. . . WHEREAS, Mr. Young has performed his duties in both an official and unofficial benefiting the citizens of the Clearbroo area of Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to recognize the services of Mr. Young, who is retiring as Fire Chief, for devoting twelve year of service to the County, serving six of those years as Fire Chief, in a manner which went beyond that called for in his capacity as a volunteer and as Fire Chief and would like to wish him continued success in the Fire Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board does hereby recognize Joseph Young for his outstanding dedication and service to Roanoke County as a volunteer fireman for six years and as Fire Chief for six years of the Clearbrook Volunteer Fire Department. On motion of Supervisor Terry and adopted by the following recorded vote: I AYES: NAYS: IN RE: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson None COUNTY WATER SYSTEM In a report to the Board, the County Executive advised that he was in receipt of a memorandum dated April 9, 1979, from W. L. Rossie, Jr., County Utility Director, concerning the emergency purchase of certain 5,000-gallon pressure tanks to be used in connection with development of wells at the William Byrd High School site and at the Homewood Subdivision in order not to delay completion of these water systems for use by County citizens this summer. Supervisor Park moved that the Board concur and approve staff's action in the above-referenced subject matter, which motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None IN RE: SCHOOL BOARD APPOINTMENTS In keeping with Resolution No. 1708 adopted by the Supervisors on January 25, 1977, the County Executive advised the Board that the terms of Joseph C. Thomas and John M. . , Williams, representing the Catawba and Vinton Districts respectively on the County School Board will expire on June 30, 1979. A full copy of the report is filed with the minutes of this meeting. IN RE: RESIGNATION OF COUNTY ENGINEER In a report to the Board, County Executive Clark formally advised the Supervisors of the resignation of County Engineer Arthur A. Guepe effective May 11, 1979, who has accepted a position as City Engineer for the City of Louisvillp., Kentucky. I I 4-24-79 10,1 I All Supervisors wished Mr. Guepe luck and commended him for a job well done. The County Attorney was directed to prepare a resolution of appreciation for Mr. Guepe for the Board's next regular meeting. IN RE: PERSONNEL-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS I In a report to the Board, the County Executive advised that the County Attorney, in considering necessary amendments to the County personnel rules and regulations for compliance with State grievance procedures, has proposed a new chapter to the County Code to be entitled "Personnel-Management Relations." The County Executive also noted that since it is proposed that this be adopted by ordinance, it will be necessary to publicly advertise a summary of these proposals. Supervisor Terry moved that the Board consider this matter at its May 22, 1979 meeting, which motion was adopted unanimously IN RE: ANNUAL AUDIT The Supervisors generally concurred in the recommendation of the Director of Finance to negotiate with the firm of Daniel A. Robinson and Associates for both the turnover audit and the annual audit. A full copy of the report regarding this subject is filed with the minutes of this meeting. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2289-PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE (DECREAS E) Class: Fund: Depar tmen t : Ob j ec t : Expenditures Water Operating Utility Legal Expense Reserve for Contingency 690000-454a 690000 999a $3,835 (3,835) Class: Fund: Department: Obj ect: Expenditures General Operating Miscellaneous Operating Functions Legal Services-School Contract 60318f-103b $ 6,435 Department: Contingent Balance Object: Unappropriated Balance 60399a-999 (6,435) On motion of Supervisor Terry and adopted by the following recorded vote: I AYES: NAYS: IN RE: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson None REQUEST TO ADD JONATHAN LANE IN THE ORCHARDS SUBDIVISION SECTION 2 INTO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM On motion of Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote, the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation was this date requested to accept the following street in The Orchards Subdivision, Section 2, into the State Secondary System of Highways in Roanoke County: 4-24-79 10 2 , , " " , , , " .. .. , '" ..",,, r " " , " , .. . " ., , Jonathan Lane from Appletree Drive to dead end, a distance of 0.34 mile. AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: IN RE: None REQUEST TO ADD CERTAIN STREETS IN LA BELLEVUE SUBDIVISION SECTION 6 INTO THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM On motion of Supervisor Park and the following recorded vote, the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation was this date requested to accept the following streets in La Bellevue Subdivision, Section 6, into the State Secondary System of Highways in Roanoke County: Summit Ridge Road from Coachman Circle to 0.24 mile east, a distance of 0.24 mile. Forest Oak Drive from Coachman Circle to end, a distance of 0.23 mile. Coachman Circle from 0.03 mile north of Greggin Drive to Summitt Ridge Road, a distance of 0.16 mile. AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson None NAYS: IN RE: CIRCUIT COURT CLERK-REQUEST TO PURCHASE OFFICE EQUIPMENT Mrs. Elizabeth W. Stokes, Circuit Court Clerk, appeared before the Board regarding purchase of certain office equipment. After some discussion as to the merits of the request, Supervisor Park moved that consideration of the matter be deferred until after budget study. The motion was adopted unanimously. - IN RE: PARK FACILITIES Mr. Bill Martin, resident of the Catawba District, appeared before the Board regarding the need for more that the one ballfield at the Masonts Cove School. Catawba District Superviso Myers stated that the children in the area needed more facilitie for their sports activities. Following some discussion, C. Darrell Shell, Director of Parks and Recreation, was directed to negotiate another agreement with the Moose Lodge for use of its field. The County formerly entered into an agreement with the Moose Club for the County and Mason Cove Recreation Club to use the ballfields for the 1977 season, but this agreement was not renewed. Supervisor Myers also asked Mr. Shell the status of installing lights for Walrond Park and was advised that the County is awaiting final approval from Philadelphia at which time the grant money for these lights will be released. Mr. Melvin Divers, President of the North Roanoke Little League, appeared before the Board regarding the need for Walrond Park and installation of lights for said park. " .... I I I 4-24-79 103 I Mr. David Simmons, Catawba District, also appeared before the Board regarding an area behind the new Glenvar Library called "Shamrock Square." Considerable discussion took place on the development and maintenance of parks in the County. County Engineer Guepe reiterated the impact of the January ice storm on the Public Works Department. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2290 SUPPORTING THE TOWN OF VINTON IN ITS REQUEST TO THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE FOUR LANING OF VINTON MILL ROAD I WHEREAS, Vinton Mill Road, a thoroughfare located in the City of Roanoke, the Town of Vinton and the County of Roanoke, is a heavily traveled and overcrowded two-lane road; and WHEREAS, the Town of Vinton, over the past several years, has repeatedly requested the State Highway Commission to proceed to cause Vinton Mill Road to be four laned in order to alleviate the overcrowded condition of said highway and to promote the welfare and safety of the citizens using and living along said highway. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County as follows: 1. That the County of Roanoke does fully support the Town of Vinton in its repeated request made to the State Highway Commission to four lane Vinton Mill Road in order to alleviate the overcrowded traffic conditions thereon and to better promote the welfare and safety of citizens using and living along Vinton Mill Road; and 2. That attested copies of this resolution be forthwith forwarded to appropriate officials of the State Highway Commission, Department of Highways and Transportation, of the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Clerk of this Board. On motion of Supervisor Park and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: IN RE: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson None RAFFLE PERMIT RENEWAL-NORTH CROSS SCHOOL I Supervisor Terry moved that the application of North Cross School for renewal of their raffle permit be approved effective this date through December 31, 1979, which motion was adopted unanimously. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2291 REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION TO ACCEPT THE FOLLOWING STREET OR PORTION THEREOF INTO THE STATE SECONDARY SYSTEM FOR PURPOSES OF MAINTENANCE: 4-24-79 10 If .. .' ..........~..d.. .... .,. " ,.. , .."' ". - ...."C ._ . .. ....,- . ... BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County as follows: 1. THAT the State Department of Highways and Transporta- tion is hereby requested to accept into the State Secondary System for purposes of maintenance the following street or portion thereof located in the County of Roanoke, Virginia, to-wi t: Luckado Street from its intersection with Churchill Avenue to its intersection with Overland Drive;and 2. THAT the County of Roanoke by reason of this request does not undertake any obligation of maintenance of such street; and 3. THAT attested copies of this resolution be forwarded to the appropriate officials of the State Department of Highways and Transportation. On motion of Supervisor Terry and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mrs. Johnson NAYS: None This concluded the business before the Board at this time and on the motion of Supervisor Terry and a unanimous voice vote, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. CHAIRMAN - ..- .. .' ... .. I I I