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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/28/1978 - Regular 2-28-78 2~Q" . Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center Sa 1 em, Vi rg i n i a February 28, 1978 7:00 P.M. I 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 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 7:05 p.m. and recognized Supervisor Myers, 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 meetin of February 14, 1978, were approved as submi tted. IN RE: REQUEST FOR A PERMIT TO SPONSOR A CIRCUS - TANGLEWOOD MALL I Mr. James Dickey, Promotion Director, appeared before the Board on behal of Tanglewood Mall Merchants Association, Inc. for a permit to sponsor a circus and/or menagerie on the premises of Tanglewood Mall, Inc. After consideration and discussion thereof, Supervisor Terry moved that the request for a permit to sponsor a circus at Tanglewood Mall beginning April 20, 1978 through April 23, 1978, be approved in accordance with appropriate sec- tions of the County Code and Code of Virginia, which motion was adopted unani- mously. Mr. Dickey was also requested to consult with the County's Coordinator of Fire & Emergency Services as to fire protection for the event and the County Sheriff's Department for traffic coordination. IN RE: DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES REPORTS, JANUARY, 1978 The departmental activities reports for the month of January, 1978, as submitted by the County Executive, were for information of the Supervisors and are filed with the minutes of this meeting. I IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1966 ACCEPTING AN ARCHITECTURAL STUDY PROPOSAL AND AUTHORIZING WORK TO PROCEED THEREON WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County, having con- tracted for design of a new jail facility with VVKR Partnership, Architects and Consultants, has received, after solicitation by the County staff, a proposal frpm said firm for study of future uses for the present jail facil ity and possible expansion of the County Courthouse; and WHEREAS, the County Executive has, in a report to said Board dated February 28, 1978, recommended acceptance of the aforementioned proposal and authorization to the architects to proceed with this work; and 2-28-'78 29'O~. WHEREAS, the Board is of opinion that acceptance of, and authorization of work to proceed on the aforementioned study is in the best interests of Roanoke County. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that the study proposal of VVKR Partnership, Architects and Con- sultants, to study future uses of the present jail and possible expansion of the County Courthouse be and the same is hereby accepted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the architects of VVKR Partnership be, and the same are hereby, authorized to proceed with work on said study on a time and material basis for no more than a two month period at a cost not to exceed $5,000 to be paid from the total cost of all architectural services to be rendered in connection with the new County jail facility. On Motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following recorded I vote: AYES: NAYS: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton None IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1997 ACCEPTING A BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW ELEC- TRONIC CASH REGISTER TO BE USED IN THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT, COLLECTIONS DIVISION WHEREAS, on February 22, 1978, bids were received and opened in the Department of Finance, Purchasing Division, for the purpose of purchasing one new electronic cash register to be used in the Finance Department, Collections Division; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Supervisor has, in report to the Board dated February 28, 1978, recommended that the acts hereinafter set out be accepted; and I WHEREAS, the funds for said electronic cash register hereinafter accept€ are included in the 1977-78 budget. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that the bid for said electronic cash register of Wright Business Machines in the amount of $5,667.00 be accepted, said electronic cash register to be used in the Finance Department, Collections Division; and the County Executive is hereby directed to notify said bidder of the acceptance of their said bid and is authorized to execute the necessary contracts for this purpose. On motion of Supervisor Terry and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton Mr. Myers Mr. Myers advised that he was voting against the resolution since he thought it would be in the best interest of the County to delay action for anot~ ~r I year and work towards computerizing the Finance Department. IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY SERVICES Supervisor Terry moved that Supervisor Park be appointed as Director of Emergency Services in accordance with State law, which motion was adopted unanimously. 2-28-78 2f~{1~ I IN RE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND SECTION 10-39 OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE RELATING TO ACCIDENT REPORTS BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that a public hearing be held on Tuesday, March 28, 1978 at 7:00 p.m. at a regular meeting of the said Board at the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center, at which time it will be moved that Section 10-39 of the Roanoke County Code be amended by the addition of Section 10-39.1, as follows: Section 10-39.1. Accident reports made under certain sections open to inspectio by certain persons; copies. But any report of an accident made pursuant to Sections 10-32 through 10-34, 10- 7 and 10-38, and filed with the Sheriff's Department, shall be open to the inspec- tion by any person involved or injured in the accident or his attorney or any authorized representative of any insurance carrier reasonably anticipating expo- sure to civil liabil ity as a consequence of the accident; and provided, further, that such person, attorney or authorized representative shall be furnished a cop of such report upon written request therefor and payment of a $3.00 fee to the Sheriff's Department. This amendment to take effect on March 28, 1978. I The Clerk of this Board is directed to publ ish the proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon as required by law, pursuant to Section 15.1-504 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, once a week for two consecutive weeks in the Roanoke Times World News, a newspaper having a general circulation in Roanoke County. Said proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon shall be published and posted at the front door of the Roanoke County Courthouse. A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County and at the County Executive Office at 302 East Main Street, Salem, Virginia. On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board. I IN RE: PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT ON R/UDAT The request of the Blue Ridge Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and the Citizents Environmental Council for Countyts approval and contribution toward a new Valley-wide cooperative planning program called IIRegional-Urban Design Assistance Team" (R/UDAT) was again before the Supervisor for consideration. County Planner Hooper submitted a report from the County Planning Commission on the program explaining that the request had been referrec to the Commission at the Supervisors' meeting held February 14, 1978. A full copy of said report is fi led with the minutes of this meeting. Mr. John P. Cone, Jr., President, CEC, was also present at the meeting. After discussion and consideration thereof, Supervisor Johnson moved that the matter be taken under advisement, which motion was adopted by the fol lowing recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton None 2-28-78 292 IN RE: 1975-1995 TRANSPORTATION PLAN County Planner and Secretary to the Planning Commission, Robert W. Hooper appeared on behalf of the Planning Commission and submitted the Commissio IS recommendation that the Roanoke Valley Area 1975-1995 Transportation Plan pre- pared by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation be adopted by th I Board with certain amendments. A full copy of the recommendation is filed with the minutes of this meeting. Supervisor Johnson moved that a public hearing be scheduled for April 11 1978, on the request of the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation for adoption of the 1995 Transportation Plan for the Roanoke Valley. The motion was adopted unanimously. IN RE: REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF WATER ORDINANCE - FORT LEWIS VILLAGE Supervisor Myers moved that the request of Mr. T. A. Carter, Jr. for waiver of applicable sections of the County Water Ordinance in order that the proposed Fort Lewis Village subdivision could receive water service from the City of Salem be continued indefinitely since a decision at this time would be premature due to the fact that the City of Salem has given the County notice that public sanitary sewer service would not be available to the development. The motion was adopted unanimously. IN RE: REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF WATER ORDINANCE - WEDGEWOOD SUBDIVISION Mr. John T. Parker appeared before the Board on behalf of the developerc of the proposed ~/edgewood Subdivision and requested that appropriate sections o~ the County Water Ordinance be waived in order that this development be served water by the City of Salem. Supervisor Myers moved that the request be continued indefinitely since a decision at this time would be premature due to the fact that the City of Sal n has previously given notice to the County that public sanitary sewer services Wi not available to the proposed development. The motion was adopted unanimously. I IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1998 WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY WATEF ORDINANCE IN REGARD TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES WHEREAS, certain property owners have approached the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County and requested that the Water Ordinance heretofore adopted by said Board be waived in certain respects in order to provide that water service to said properties may be provided by means other than Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, the Board is of opinion that in these particular instances, because of the hardships created, that certain provisions of the Water Ordinanc should be waived. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby waives the requirements of the Roanoke County Water Ordinance contained in Section 20.1-5 of the Roanoke County Code in regard to the following described properties only, said waiver being based upon a demonstration by the property owners that strict compliance with the provisions of the above section of the Water Ordinance would impose an undue hardship and burden upon said property owners: I 2-28-78 293' National Pride Car Wash Lot fronting on Route 117 approximately 100 feet west of Route 117 and Sunnybrook Drive intersection 1 commercial connection only II BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board shall authorize no further waiver unless and until it has been demonstrated to said Board that the failure to gran such waiver would create an undue hardship upon the property owners. On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1999 WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY WATEF ORDINANCE IN REGARD TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES I WHEREAS, certain property owners have approached the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County and requested that the Water Ordinance heretofore adopted by said Board be waived in certain respects in order to provide that water service to said properties may be provided by means other than Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, the Board is of opinion that in these particular instances, because of the hardships created, that cernain provisions of the Water Ordinance should be waived. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby waives the requirements of the Roanoke County Water Ordinance contained in Section 20.1-5 of the Roanoke County Code in regard to the following described properties only, said waiver being based upon a demonstration by the property owners that strict compliance with the provisions of the above section of the Water Ordinance would impose an undue hardship and burden upon said property owners: Charles Simpson Building 1 commercial connection only Lot fronting on north line of Route 419 approximately 300 feet west of Colonial Avenue (Route 720) and Route 419 intersection BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board shall authorize no further waiver unless and until it has been demonstrated to said Board that the failure to grar such waiver would create an undue hardship upon the property onwers. On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2000 WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY WATEF ORDINANCE IN REGARD TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES I WHEREAS, certain property owners have approached the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County and requested that the Water Ordinance heretofore adopted by said Board be waived in certain respects in order to provide that water service to said properties may be provided by means other than Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, the Board is of opinion that in these particular instances, because of the hardships created, that certain provisions of the Water OrdinancE should be waived. 2-28-78 2~4 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby waives the requirements of the Roanoke County Water Ordinance contained in Section 20.1-5 of the Roanoke County Code in regard to the following described properties only, said waiver being based upon a demonstration by the property owners that strict compl iance with the provision of the above section of the Water Ordinance would impose an undue hardship and burden upon said property owners: I Pebble Creek Phase IV 5-acre tract of land located approximately 1000 feet south- east of Bent Mountain Road with frontage on or adjacent Overdale Road and about .75 miles west of the corporate limits of the City of Roanoke Honeywood Apartments 25-acre tract located approxi- mately .75 miles west of the corporate 1 imits of the City of Roanoke with frontage on Ogden Road and adjacent to the Ogden School property BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board shall authorize no further waiver 96 residential connections 180 equivalent residential connections unless and until it has been demonstrated to said Board that the failure to gran such waiver would create an undue hardship upon the property owners. On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2001 WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY WATEF ORDINANCE IN REGARD TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES I WHEREAS, certain property onwers have approached the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County and requested that the Water Ordinance heretofore adopted by said Board be waived in certain respects in order to provide that water service to said properties may be provided by means other than Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, the Board is of opinion that in these particular instances, because of the hardships created, that certain provisions of the Water OrdinancE should be waived. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby waives the requirements of the Roanoke County Water Ordinance contained in Section 20.1-5 of the Roanoke County Code in regard to the following described properties only, said waiver being based upon a demonstration by the property owners that strict compl iance with the provisions of the above section of the Water Ordinance would impose an undue hardship and burden upon said property owners: Spring Valley Highlands, Sec. 4 20 residential connections Tract fronting on the east line of Garst Mill Road and intersec- tion of Grandin Road Extension BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board shall authorize no further waive unless and until it has been demonstrated to said Board that the failure to grant such waiver would create an undue hardship upon the property owners. On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. I 2-28-78 .. 2t}J'. :5~ . . IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2002 WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY WATEF ORDINANCE IN REGARD TO CERTAIN PROPERTIES I WHEREAS, certain property owners have approached the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County and requested that the Water Ordinance heretofore adopted by said Board be waived in certain respects in order to provide that water service to said properties may be provided by means other than Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, the Board is of opinion that in these particular instances, because of the hardships created, that certain provisions of the Water OrdinancE should be waived. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby waives the requirements of the Roanoke County Water Ordinance contained in Section 20.1-5 of the Roanoke County Code in regard to the following described properties only, said waiver being based upon a demonstration by the property owners that strict compliance with the provisions of the above section of the Water Ordinance would impose an undue hardship and burden upon said property owners: One Oak Road Subdivision 18 residential connections Tract fronting on the east line of Garst Mil I Road and intersection of Hollowdale Road BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Board shall authorize no further waiver unless and until it has been demonstrated to said Board that the failure to gra t such waiver would create an undue hardship upon the property owners. On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. I IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2003 CONCURRING IN REQUEST OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY FOR OPPORTUNITY FOR JOINT REVIEW \JITH ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL AND THE ROANOKE COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY I WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County has received from the Roanoke County Publ ic Service Authority a resolution request dated February 23, 1978, requesting the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County to join with the Roanoke County Publ ic Service Authority and Roanoke City Counc I in a joint review of the unexecuted Water and Sewer Agreement of date December 27, 1977, and the Addendum thereto of date January 24, 1978; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County desires the opportunity for a joi'nt review of the aforementioned Agreement and Addendum wit Roanoke City Council and the Roanoke County Publ ic Service Authority. NOW, THEREFORE, BE tT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that Roanoke ctty Counci I and the Roanoke County Publ ic Service Authority be, and the same are hereby. requested to join with the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County in a review of the unexecuted Water and Sewer Agreement of date December 27, 1977, and the Addendum thereto of date January 24, 1978, which was to be entered into among the City of Roanoke, the Roanoke County Public Service Authority and the County of Roanoke. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Roanoke City Council, the Roanoke County Public Service Authority, and three County citizen representatives be, and the same are hereby, invited to join with the Board of County Supervisors of Roanok 2-28-78 2~".~E County in a review of the aforementioned unexecuted Agreement and Addendum at a dinner meeting to be held on March 8, 1978, at 6:30 p.m., in Room C of the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center, Salem, Virginia. On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2004 CONCURRING IN REQUEST THAT A COMMITTEE BE APPOINTED TO NEGOTIATE AN OFFER TO PURCHASE A WATER COMPANY I WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Roanoke County Public Service Authority has, by resolution adopted on February 23, 1978, recommended to the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that a committee be appointed by the Board of County Supervisors to negotiate an offer for the purchase of the Craighead Water Company and Util ity Service Corporation situate in Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County is of the opinion that it would be in the best interest of Roanoke County to concur in th resolution request. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that a committee, be, and the same is hereby, appointed to nego- tiate an offer for the purchase of the Craighead Water Company and Util ity Service Corporation situate in Roanoke County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following individuals be, and the same are hereby, appointed to serve on said committee: Supervisors R. Wayne Compton May W. Johnson, Lawrence E. Terry and County Executive William F. Clark. On motion of Supervisor Park and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. I IN RE: WATER AND SEWER Mr. Vernon Jolly, 3247 Fleetwood Avenue, SW, appeared before the Board and made a presentation in regard to water and sewer. Other interested citizen were also present. Board Chairman Compton invited Mr. Jolly and two other County titizen representatives to the dinner meeting scheduled for March 8, 1978, with Roanoke City Council and the Roanoke County Publ ic Service Authority to discuss the proposed water and sewer contract. IN RE: APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE TO STUDY SALARIES OF EMPLOYEES IN COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT Board Chairman Compton asked that a committee be appointed for the purp< e of discussing the salaries of employees within the County Sheriff's Department. This committee is to consist of the following persons: Supervisors Ed Park and May Johnson, County Executive Clark, County Attorney Foster, Assistant Director of Finance Chambliss, Sheriff Foster, and Officers McElvein and Sharp. I IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2005 OPPOSING CERTAIN CHANGES PROPOSED IN THE STATE BUDGET BILL WHEREAS, the State budget bill as submitted proposes that commencing in 1979-80 the State's contribution to the teacher retirement system be 1 imited and that the localities be required to pay the employer's retirement matching 2-28-78 2~9~7.~. I the group 1 ife insurance costs on all professional instructional staff members that exceed 48 per 1,000 pupils and on their salaries which exceed an average of $12,341; and WHEREAS, such a change would cost the Roanoke County-Salem City School System approximately $550,000 annually from local funds as said school division has in excess of 58 professional instructional employees per 1,000 pupils; and WHEREAS, shifting these costs to the localities would penalize those school systems which attempt to provide more than the required minimum of school programs and personnel; and WHEREAS, a tremendous financial burden would be imposed and the existing level of programs and personnel jeopardized if the County School Board of Roanok County must assume these costs in addition to the costs which have been mandated and assumed in recent years for Standards of Quality, annexation, etc. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board opposes the change as proposed in the budget bill and recommends that the current practice be maintained whereby the State pays the employer's cost for retirement and life insurance on all instructional personne 1 . BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Roanoke County legislative representa- tives to the Virginia General Assembly be, and the same are hereby, urged to work to oppose this proposed change in the State budget bill. BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Roanoke County legislative representatives in the Virginia General Assembly. On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. I IN RE: APPOINTMENT - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Supervisor Park moved that Mrs. Sue Gray from the Vinton District be appointed to serve as one of Roanoke County's four representatives on the Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley, Board of Directors for a three-year term, which term expires on January 1, 1981. The motion was adopted by a unanimous voice vote. IN RE: APPOINTMENT - CLEAN VALLEY COMMITTEE Supervisor Terry moved that Dr. James P. Gardner, Jr. be appointed to serve as the representative from the Windsor Hills Magisterial District on the Clean Valley Committee, which motion was adopted unanimously. I IN RE: APPOINTMENT - CLEAN VALLEY COMMITTEE Supervisor Park moved that Mrs. Barbara W. Payne be appointed to serve as the representative from the Vinton Magisterial District on the Clean Valley Committee, which motion was adopted unanimously. IN RE: APPOINTMENTS - SERVICE CENTER STUDY COMMITTEE The following persons were appointed to serve on the Service Center StudE Committee: Mr. Ben J. Fulcher, Catawba Magisterial District representative; Mr. Robert E. Smith, Hollins Magisterial District representative; Mr. Henry J. 2-28-7[; 298 Brabham, Vinton Magisterial District representative; and Mr. John T. Parker, Windsor Hills Magisterial District representative. IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:55 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss matters involving 1 itigation and personnel, which motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Park, Mr. Terry, Mr. Compton NAYS: None I At 9:50 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the meeting room and on the motion of Supervisor Terry and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the Boar reconvened in open session. IN RE: TINKER CREEK FLOODING Mr. J. C. Morris, Mrs. Lois F. Osborne, and Mrs. A. J. Mitchell, all residents of the Sun Valley area, appeared before the Board regarding the floodi g of their properties along Tinker Creek. Mr. Morris, spokesman, submitted area photographs to the Supervisors. Flooding of yards and basements was generally discussed, following which Supervisor Myers moved that the matter be referred to County staff for investigation and report back to the Board with recommendations as soon as possible. The motion was adopted unanimously. I IN RE: MICROFILMING - CIRCUIT COURT CLERK'S OFFICE Supervisor Myers moved that the Circuit Court Clerk be requested to be present at the Supervisors' next regularly scheduled meeting which will be held March 14, 1978, for the purpose of discussing procedural microfilming, which motion was adopted unanimously. IN RE: ADJOURNMENT This concluded the business before the Board at this time, and on the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:30 p.m. CHAIRMAN I