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Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center
Salem, Virginia
Janua ry 24, 1978
7:00 P.M.
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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 R. Wayne Compton, Vice-Chairman Robert E. Myers,
Supervisors May W. Johnson, Edward C. Park, Jr., and Lawrence E. Terry.
Chairman Compton called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and recognized
Reverend W. F. McMahan, Locust Grove Methodist Church, who offered the invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given in unison.
IN RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the Board,
the minutes of the regular meeting held December 27, 1977 and the organizational
meeting held January 2, 1978, were approved as spread.
IN RE: APPLICATION OF GAY G. MARTIN FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME
ON A 15.28-ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 690, 0.8 MILE
SOUTH OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH ROUTE 211 IN THE VICINITY OF POAGES MILL
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The public hearing on the application of Ms. Martin had been continued from
the January 10, 1978 meeting due to certain area opposition and the fact that the
applicant, or someone representing the appl icant, was not present. At this point,
Chairman Compton opened the floor for publ ic comments. Ms. Lorraine Brown, daughte
of the appl icant, was present on behalf of Ms. Martin. No one appeared in opposi-
tion to the request.
Supervisor Terry moved that the appl ication of Gay G. Martin be approved
subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile
homes, which motion was adopted by the fol lowing recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton
None
IN RE:
PETITION OF EDWARD R. AND DORIS B. GRAHAM FOR THE *
I SSUANCE OF A "USE NOT PROV I DED FORII PERM I T TO ALLOW",
THE REPAIR AND SALE OF FARM IMPLEMENTS FOR A TRACT OF *
LAND CONTAINING LESS THAN ONE ACRE AND LOCATED ON THE *
SOUTH SIDE OF U.S. ROUTE 11-460, 1,250 FEET EAST OF *
THE ROANOKE/MONTGOMERY COUNTY LINE *
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that in this meeting of the
FINAL ORDER
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Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held on the 24th day of January,
1978, the said Petitioner is hereby granted a use not provided for permit for the
sale and repair of farm implements for a period of three years, in order that said
propoerty might be more fully and reasonably used, the said property being more
particularly described as follows:
Less than one acre, to-wit:
BEGINNI~IG at a point on the Southerly side of U.S. Route 11, where it
intersects with the northwestern most parcel of land heretofor conveyed
to Edward Roll in Graham and Doris B. Graham, said property being shown
on a plat of survey prepared by T. P. Parker, S.C.E., dated August 29,
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1956; thence with the southerly line of U.S. Route 11, S 580 30' N
150 feet to a point; thence leavinq the south side of U.S. Route 11,
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S 15 181 W 225 feet to a point; thence N 92 30' E 150 feet to a
point on the western most boundary of the property of Edward Rollin
Graham and Doris B. Graham; thence N 150 181 W 225 feet to the place
of BEGINNING; and
Be it further resolved and ordered, that the Clerk of the Board shall forth
with certify a copy of this resolution and order to the Secretary of the Planning
Commission of Roanoke County, Virginia, and a copy to Robert P. Doherty, Jr.,
Attorney for Petitioner.
In relation to the above request, Mr. Robert P. Doherty, Jr.,'Attorney,
appeared on behalf of the petitioners. Mr. and Mrs. Graham were also present. At
this point, Chairman Compton opened the floor for publ ic comments. By a show of
hands, three persons appeared in opposition. Mr. Doherty advised that the petitionE rs
wished to withdraw their original request for rezoning to M-l to allow for the
repair of trucks and request the issuance of a "Use Not Provided For" permit for thE
repair and sale of farm implements. Mr. Doherty further noted that the "Use Not
Provided For" permit is in accordance with the Planning Commission recommendation.
Persons opposing the request were opposed to the rezoning only, and no one expresse(
opposition to Mr. Graham continuing his present operation.
This concluded the publ ic hearing, and Supervisor Myers moved that the Boar(
concur with the Planning Commission recommendation and approve the issuance of a
"Use Not Provided For'l permit for the sale and repair of farm implements for a
period of three years.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton
None
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IN RE: APPOINTMENT - FIFTH PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION
Pursuant to a communication received from the Fifth Planning District Commi -
sion advising that Roanoke County is entitled to three (3) elected officials in
addi~ion to the two (2) citizen representatives on said Commission, Supervisor
Johnson moved that Supervisor Park be appointed to fill the unexpired term of former
Supervisor Tompkins on the Commission, which term ends July I, 1979.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE: RESIGNATION OF MRS. JUANITA KESLER ON FIFTH PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION
The Fifth Planning District Commission advised that Mrs. Juanita Kesler,
Roanoke County's citizen representative on the Commission, has missed six consecu-
tive regular Commission meetings. Mr. Myers advised the Board that Mrs. Kesler had
contacted him and submitted her resignation from the Commission.
Supervisor Myers moved that the Board accept the resignation of Mrs. Juanitc
Kesler on the Fifth Planning District Commission, which motion was adopted unani-
mously.
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IN RE: ROANOKE COUNTY RESCUE SQUADS - REQUEST FOR FUNDS
In relation to the request of Roanoke County rescue squads for assistance
in purchasing two-way radios, Mr. Barry Tayloe, member of the Cave Spring Rescue
Squad, was spokesman. Mr. Tayloe briefly explained the nature and reason for re-
questing the funds. He advised that approximately one-quarter mill ion dollars had
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been raised, but some of the squads are experiencing difficulty in allocating funds
towards the purchase of the radios. Other rescue squad representatives were presen~
and spoke in regard to this request.
Supervisor Johnson directed that an appropriation resolution be prepared
for the next regular meeting for the Board1s consideration.
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IN RE: GLIDDEN PAINT STORE - DENIAL OF WAIVER OF WAtER ORDINANCE
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Mr. G. Franklin Flippin, Attorney, appeared before the Board and requested
the Supervisors to reconsider their denial of a waiver of the County's water ordi-
nance for Glidden Paint Store, which matter was considered by the Supervisors on
December 27, 1977.
Mr. Fl ippin advised that his clients had connected with Craighead Water
Company, a private water company, before the matter had been formally acted upon
by the County. Mr. Myers, the Supervisors' liaison representative on the Publ ic
Service Authority, advised that the matter had been considered by the PSA on December
19, at which time it was recommended that the request for waiver be denied. Mr.
Myers also reaffirmed the action taken by the Supervisors on December 27 to deny
said request.
Mr. Victor Ludwig, representing Craighead Water Company, was also present
and advised that the Paint Store is within the franchise area granted Craighead by
the State Corporation Commission. County Attorney Dean Foster advised that the
State Corporation Commission does not have any jurisdiction over a local governing
body. Mr. T. A. Carter, one of the owners of Craighead Water Company, was present
and also questioned the County's action to deny the request for waiver.
There being no further comments, Supervisor Myers moved that the Board
reaffirm its previous action and enforce the County1s water ordinance, which motior
was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Compton
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Terry
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IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1976 APPROVING THE TEXT OF A LOCAL HISTORICAL MARKER
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County have been re-
quested by representatives of Hollins College, pursuant to the laws of the Common-
wealth of Virginia, to approve the accuracy of bhe text of a historical marker to
be erected upon the right of way of a public highway commemorating a local aspect
of history; and
WHEREAS, after due consideration of documented research, the Board is of
opinion that the text as hereinafter cited is a true and correct statement of a
local aspect of history.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roano e
County that the following text be, and the same is hereby, approved as a true and
correct statement of a local aspect of history:
HOLLINS COLLEGE
First chartered college for women in Virginia, established 1842. Led
for 87 years by Charles L. Cocke and his daughter Matty L. Cocke, first
woman president of a Virginia college.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, as required by the laws of the Commonwealth of
Virginia, said historical marker shal I display the hereinabove-cited text and shall
display on the face of said marker prominent notice of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the County of Roanoke shall bear no expense in
the design, manufacture or erection of said historical marker.
On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton
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NAYS: None
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1977 AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONSULTANT CONTRACT AND
A LOAN FROM THE GENERAL FUND TO THE GRANTS PROJECT FUND
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors has heretofore entered into a
consultant contract with Daniel A. Robinson and Associates for the County Capital
Improvements Program; and
WHEREAS, the County Planner, in a report to the Board dated January 24,
1978, has recommended that said consultant contract be amended to include additiona
tasks to be performed by the consultant at an additional fee to the County; and
WHEREAS, the Board is of opinion that the consultant contract amendment at
the fee recommended in said report is in the best interest of Roanoke County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanok
County that the Task Order attached hereto as Exhibit "A" be, and the same is hereb ,
approved as an amendment to the consultant contract of date October 3, 1977, with
Daniel A. Robinson and Associates.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive be, and the same is hereby
authorized to execute said amendment to the consultant contract on behalf of the
County.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Task Order be, and the same is hereby,
approved for a fee not to exceed $4,000.00.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a loan of $8,000.00 from the General Fund to
the Grants Project Fund be, and the same is hereby, authorized to provide operating
funds for the Capital Improvements Program Study; the General Fund to be reimbursed
when State and Federal funds are received.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton
NAYS: None
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 1978
On motion made by Supervisor Johnson, the General Appropriation Resolution
of Roanoke County, V i rg i n i a , adopted June 28, 1977 , be, and the same is hereby, I
amended as follows to become effective January 24, 1978:
DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE
(D ECREAS E)
Class:
Fund:
Department:
Object:
Expenditures
Grant Projects
Capital Improvements Program
Personnel (In-Kind)
Professional Services (Cash)
Fringe Benefits (In-Kind)
Suppl ies (In-Kind)
Contribution for Personnel (Cash)
660061-100
660061-103
660061-199
660061-399
660061-901
$
2,000
3,000
1,400
600
5,000
12,000
$
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Class:
Fund:
Department:
Object:
Revenues
Grant Projects
Capital Improvements Program
Grant from State/Federal Gov1t.
In-Kind Control
560061-0610
560061-1104
$
8,000
4,000
12,000
$
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AYES:
NAYS:
Adopted by the following, recorded vote:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton
None
IN RE: DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES REPORTS
The departmental activities reports, as submitted by the County Executive,
for the month of December, 1977 were for information of the Supervisors and are
filed with the minutes of this meeting.
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1979 REQUESTING THE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE, USDA, TO
REACTIVATE AND UPDATE THE SOUTH FORK ROANOKE RIVER WATERSHED WORK PLAN
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WHEREAS, a P.L. 566 work plan for the South Fork Roanoke River Watershed,
Floyd, Montgomery and Roanoke Counties, State of Virginia, was prepared November 26
1965, by some of the undersigned sponsors (and others) with assistance of the Soil
Conservation Service, USDA: such plan proposed the construction of four sing1e-
purpose floodwater protection dams and approximately seven miles of channel modifi-
cation for flood protection, and various land treatment measures for watershed
protection; and
WHEREAS, the plan was authorized for construction by the Congress of the
United States on August 31, 1966; and
WHEREAS, an attempt was made in June 1970 to add municipal water supply in
two dams through a supplemental watershed work plan agreement; such agreement never
being executed; and
WHEREAS, the South Fork Roanoke River Watershed Project was placed on the
inactive list by the Soil Conservation Service, USDA, as of June 30, 1974, because
of lack of tangible progress made toward implementing the plan by local sponsoring
organizations; and
WHEREAS, the local sponsoring organizations, including the jurisdictions of
Montgomery County, Floyd County, Roanoke County and the City of Salem have renewed
interest in solving the problems of flooding on the Roanoke River, municipal and
industrial water supply needs, water-based recreational needs, and the promotion of
good watershed protection and land conservation practices.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE fOLLOWING BE AND HEREBY IS RESOLVED by the Board of
County Supervisors of Roanoke County:
1. This body petitions the Soil Conservation Service, USDA, to undertake
a revision of the South Fork Roanoke River Watershed Work Plan, to
begin as soon as practical and possible.
2. This body requests cooperation in this venture from the other sponsoring
municipal ities involved and from the various boards, commissions,
agencies of federal and state government, and authorities who might
contribute to the watershed plan revision and its implementation.
3. This body indicates its sincere interest in solving the problems cited
and intends that if a mutually agreeable and financially feasible plan
be developed, this governing body will support the implementation of
such plan with the resources of its command.
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AYES:
NAYS:
4. This body represents that it, or agency of it, is vested with authority
to raise tax revenue to support the construction of water impoundments;
to issue bonds as provided in the Code of Virginia for the financing of
certain portion of the project; to operate and maintain structural
measures; and to secure land easements and rights necessary to provide
such improvements.
On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by the following recorded vote:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton
None
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IN RE: FINANCIAL STATEMENT
The Financial Statement for the six-month period July 1, 1977 through
December 31, 1977 was for information of the Supervisors and is filed with the
minutes of this meeting.
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1980 DESIGNATING THE NAME OF A PUBLIC STREET AS COLUMBINE
LANE
WHEREAS, there exists an unnamed public road duly accepted by the Board of
County Supervisors on December 28, 1976 located on the north side of Stonington
Road (Route 1892) approximately 190 feet east of Goodland Avenue (Route 1893) and
extending in a northerly direction for a distance of 0.15 mile and,
WHEREAS, the property owners and residents along this road are desirous to
name said road Columbine Lane and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15,1-379 of the Code of Virginia, as amended,
the governing body of any County authorized by resolution duly adopted may name
streets, roads, and alleys therein outside the corporate limits of towns except
those primary highways conforming to Section 33.1-12 of the Code of Virginia, as
amended.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanok
County that the above-mentioned public road extending from Stonington Road (Route
1892) approximately 190 feet east of Goodland Avenue (Route 1893) for a distance of
0.15 mile be and hereby is officially named and designated as Columbine Lane.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the sum of $39.00 be, and the same is hereby,
approved toward the erection and cost of said street sign, such funds being include
in the 1977-78 Roanoke County budget.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of
the Board.
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1981 DESIGNATING AN UNNAMED PUBLIC ROAD AS SHEILA LANE
WHEREAS, an unnamed public road located between Farmington Drive and Luwana
Drive in the Nottingham Hil Is Subdivision area is presently unnamed and,
WHEREAS, the residents along this road are desirous of a name so that they
may receive postal deliveries and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15.1-379 of the Code of Virginia, as amended,
the governing body of any County authorized by resolution duly adopted may name
streets, roads, and alleys therein outside the corporate limits of towns except
those primary highways conforming to Section 33.1-12 of the Code of Virginia, as
amended.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanok
County, Virginia that an unnamed public road extending from Farmington Drive to
Luwana Drive, a distance of 0.14 mile, be and hereby is officially named and desig-
nated as Sheila Lane
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On motion of Supervisor Terry and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of
the Board.
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IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1982 APPROVING SALARIES OF EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFICE OF THE
CLERK OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT
WHEREAS, the budget for the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court (a
Constitutional Office), is approved by the State Compensation Board on a calendar
year basis; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the salaries and office expenses of this office are
returned to the County based on this budget approved by the Compensation Board; and
WHEREAS,"as the individual salaries approved by the Compensation Board do
not directly correspond to the Grade/step increments of Pay Plan of Roanoke County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanok
County that the salaries of G. I. Buckland, L. M. Burris, P. A. James. C. E. Lester
V. L. Leonard, S. W. Nevergold, C. W. Webber, and N. T. Wright, employees of the
Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, be approved at the rate establ ished by
the Compensation Board, retroactive to January 1, 1978, with all replacements begin
ning employment at the proper beginning Grade/step of the County Pay Plan.
On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by the following recorded vote:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton
None
AYES:
NAYS:
IN RE: MEETING WITH SHERIFF DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
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Chairman Compton advised that he was in receipt of a communication from
Sheriff O. S. Foster requesting a meeting with the Supervisors for some of his
supervisory personnel to discuss personnel matters and matters in relation to their
employment with Roanoke County.
The Supervisors agreed to meet with said personnel on Tuesday, February 14,
1978 at 6:00 p.m. in Section of the Community Room at the Salem-Roanoke County
Civic Center in Salem.
IN RE: MEETING WITH JOHN NEWSON
Mr. Myers advised that he was in receipt of a communication from Mr. John
Newson requesting an opportunity to meet with the Supervisors and the Director of
Parks and Recreation to answer and clarify certain questions Mr. Newson has raised
in regard to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Mr. Myers then moved that the County Executive be directed to correspond
with Mr. Newson and set a date for a meetIng with Mr. Newson and advise the Board
members.
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IN RE: REFUSE COLLECTION
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the Board,
the County Executive and staff was this date directed to study and report back to
the Board the feasibility of including residential refuse collection in the budget
as a tax-supported service, including the designation of service districts wherein
door-to-door collection would be provided.
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IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1983 AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL OF THE COUNTY'S CONTRACT WITH
BLUE CORSS/BLUE SHIELD OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors has heretofore enetered into a
contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Southwestern Virginia to provide for group
hospital ization and medical insurance for County employees; and
WHEREAS, said contract contains a renewal provision, which renewal provisio
must be executed prior to March 1, 1978; and
WHEREAS, the County Assistant Director of Finance has, with the concurrance
of the County Executive, recommended in a report dated January 24, 1978, that said
contract be renewed for a period of one year.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanok
County that said Board hereby approves the renewal for a period of one year of the
County's contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of southwestern Virginia, which contr ct
provides for group hospital ization and medical insurance for County Employees.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive be, and he is hereby,
authorized and directed to execute the necessary documents renewing said contract
for a period of one year.
On motion of Supervisor Park and adopted by the following recorded vote:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton
None
At 9:00 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved that the Board go into Executive
Session to discuss legal matters, which motion was adopted by the following recorde
vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton
None
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At 10:40 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the meeting room and on the
motion of Supervisor Myers and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the Board
reconvened in open session.
IN RE: APPOINTMENT - FIFTH PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION
Supervisor Johnson moved that Mr. James R. Jones of the Vinton area be
appointed to serve as one of the County's two citizen representatives on the Fifth
Planning District Commission for a three-year term beginning February 1, 1978, and
ending February 1, 1981. The motion was adopted unanimously.
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1984 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE WATER
AND SEWER CONTRACT WITH ROANOKE CITY
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 1961 adopted by the Board of County Supervisors
of Roanoke County on December 27, 1977, said Board did authorize its Chairman to
execute a contract with the City of Roanoke providing for the sale, conveyance and
exchange of certain water and sewer 1 ines and further providing for the purchase of
bulk water from the City of Roanoke upon certain terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, by letter dated January 19, 1978, the Board of Directors of the
Roanoke County Public Service Authority has recommended to the Board of County
Supervisors that an addendum be attached to said contract to provide terms under
which the County would be authorized to purchase and intergrade the Hunting Hills-
Craighead water systems into the Roanoke County water system; and
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WHEREAS, the Board is of opinion that said action should be taken.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanok
County that the following terms be included in an addendum to be attached to the
contract of date December 27, 1977, previously authorized for execution by Resolu-
tion No. 1961, said addendum to be in a form approved by the County Attorney:
1. The County shall have authority to purchase the Hunting Hil Is-Craighead
water systems in southwest Roanoke County and to continuously utilize
the wells presently in existence in said system to serve existing and
new customers within the present service area of said systems.
2. The service area of said systems may be expanded should the City not
have a water line capable of serving said new area within 2,000 feet
of said area as set out in Paragraph 2.8. of the December 27, 1977,
contract between the City of Raonoke and the County of Roanoke.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman and the Clerk be, and the same are
hereby, authorized and directed to execute said addendum on behalf of Roanoke Count
On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Compton
Mr. Park, Mr. Terry
This concluded the business before the Board at this time and on the motion
of Supervisor Myers and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the meeting was
adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
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CHAIRMAN
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