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4/12/1977 - Regular 4-12-77 1 Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center Salem, Virginia April 12, 1977 7;00 P.M. The Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this I day in open session at the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, this being the second Tuesday and the first regular meeting of the month. Members Present: Chairman Robert E. Myers, Vice-Chairman R. Wayne Compton, Supervisors C. Lawrence Dodson, May W. Johnson, and E. Deal Tompkins. Chairman Myers called the meeting to order at 7:0S p.m. and recognized Reverend Hugh E. Nichols, Central United }lethodist Church of Salem, 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 I members, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 8, 1977 and regular meeting of March 22, 1977 were approved as spread. IN RE: APPLICATION OF JAMES L. UNDERWOOD FOR A SPECIAL * EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A l6.S-ACRE * TRACT LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF U.S. ROUTE 22~ * 1.4 MILES WEST OF STATE ROUTE 696 (APPLEGROVE * LANE) IN THE BENT MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY * APPROVED Supervisor Johnson moved that the renewal application of James L. Underwood be approved beginning June 10, 1977, subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None Mr. Underwood was present at the hearing. There was no opposition. I IN RE: APPLICATION OF HAROLD L. WILLIAMS FOR A SPECIAL * EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 9.S-ACRE * TRACT PRESENTLY O\VNED BY LAWRENCE C. ALLS AND * LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 624 (NEW- * PORT ROAD), 0.7 MILE WEST OF STATE ROUTE 620 * (MILLERS COVE ROAD) * APPROVED Supervisor Johnson moved that the application of Harold Williams be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes. 2 4-12-77 The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: NOTE: IN RE: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers None Mrs. Williams was present at the hearing. There was no opposition. Applicant has agreed to purchase at least one acre of the land on which the mobile home is to be placed. I APPLICATION OF LAMAR W. DAVIS FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION * TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A l-ACRE PORTION OF A 39-ACRE * TRACT PRESENTLY OWNED BY RALPH E. SAUNDERS AND LOCATED * ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 607, 0.2 MILE NORTH * OF STATE ROUTE 637 IN THE BOTTOM CREEK SECTION OF BENT * MOUNTAIN * APPROVED Supervisor Johnson moved that the application of Lamar W. Davis be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes. AYES: NAYS: NOTE: IN RE: The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers None Mrs. Davis was present at the hearing. There was no opposition. Applicant has agreed to purchase at least one acre of the land on which the mobile home is to be placed. I APPLICATION OF DONNIE KESSLER FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO * PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 1.22-ACRE TRACT OWNED BY GILMAN * SAUL AND LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 694 oJ, TWELVE O'CLOCK KNOB ROAD), 1.5 MILES SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE * 736 * APPROVED approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains Supervisor Compton moved that the application of Donnie Kessler be to mobile homes. AYES: NAYS: NOTE: IN RE: The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers None Applicant has been granted variances by Board of Zoning Appeals - (1) landowner will not occupy mobile home, and (2) there is an addi- tional mobile home on the property. I APPLICATION OF EVERETT C. COFFEY FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION * TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 1.12-ACRE TRACT O~mED BY ROY * MITCHEM A1~ LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 807, * BEYOND THE END OF STATE MAINTENANCE, AND 0.4 MILE NORTH- * WEST OF STATE ROUTE 777 IN THE GLENVAR AREA * APPROVED Supervisor Tompkins moved that the application of Everett Coffey be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes. 4-12-77 3 The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Ddoson, ~1rs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None Mr. Coffey was present at the hearing. There was no opposition. I NOTE: Applicant has been granted variances by Board of Zoning Appeals - (1) landowner will not occupy mobile homes, and (2) there is a house on the property. IN RE: APPLICATION OF CHARLES T. STINNETT FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION * TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 27.s-ACRE TRACT OWNED BY PETE V. * WHITEHURST AND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 639,* 0.6 MILE SOUTHWEST OF STATE ROUTE 734 IN THE WABUN SECTION * APPROVED Supervisor Compton moved that the application of Charles Stinnett be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None Mr. Stinnett was present at the hearing. There was no opposition. I NOTE: Applicant has been granted variances by Board of Zoning Appeals - (1) landowner will not occupy mobile home, and (2) there is another mobile home and a house on the property. IN RE: ORDINANCE NO. 1742 AMENDING THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE BY DELETING SECTIONS 4-3 AND 4-4 AND ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS IN THEIR PLACE 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 general welfare of the citizens of Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, a Notice of Intention to amend the Roanoke County Code as pro- posed, and Public Hearing thereon, have been advertised and posted in accordance with law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that the Roanoke County Code be amended as follows: I Section 4-3. Hours of Operation. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or conduct a public dance hall in the County between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. of any day. Section 4-4. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a public dance hall until such time as he has secured a permit from the County Executive. An application for such permit shall be filed with the County Executive, together with a fee of $25.00 for the processing thereof. The County Executive shall call such investi- gation as he deems necessary to be made in order to insure that the public dance I 4-12-77 4 hall shall be operated in accordance with the prOVlSlons of law, in which case he shall issue the permit. The permit shall be revocable should the operation of said public dance hall be found to violate any provision of law in the County Code or in the Code of Virginia. In causing such investigation to be made, the County Executive shall insure that the proper business license has been applied for and paid and shall further insure that the persons who are operating said public dance hall have not been convicted of any criminal offense other than traffic violations. This amendment to take effect on Hay 1, 1977. I On motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the following recorded vote; AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: none IN RE: SOLICITATIONS ORDINANCE County Attorney Edward A. Natt appeared before the Board of County Supervisors regarding the public hearing on adoption of an amendment to the Roanoke County Code by the addition of a new chapter 16.1 entitled "Solicitations." Mr. Natt briefly explained the proposed amendment. At this point, Board Chairman Myers opened the floor to public comments. Several citizens spoke on the proposed ordinance, nearly all opposed the amendment due to the stigma it attaches to legitimate companies and the burden the fee places I on non-profit organizations. It was also suggested that the companies involved have an input and work with the County Attorney in drawing up an ordinance that would satisfy the whole and bring such back to the Board for its consideration. A more complete record of public comments is filed with the minutes of this meeting. Supervisor Johnson moved that the proposed ordinance regarding solicita- tions be referred back to the County Attorney and that the public hearing be con- tinued indefinitely. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. t1yers NAYS: None Chairman Myers proposed to bring up an item not on the agenda. There I IN RE: REQUEST OF MASONS COVE RECREATION CLUB were no objections to this request. He stated that the Masons Cove area was in need of a park and recreational facility and that he had requested the County Executive to obtain an appraisal on a parcel of land in the Catawba District. This being a real estate matter, the County Executive suggested that the Board go into Executive Session for discussion. 4-12-77 5 At 8:05 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter. I AYES: NAYS: The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers None At 8:15 p.m. the Supervisors returned to the meeting room and on the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the Board reconvened in open session. RESOLUTION NO. 1743 }~KING AN OFFER TO ACQUIRE A PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County has hereto- fore determined the necessity for constructing and developing additional parks and IN RE: recreational facilities in Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to make an offer on a parcel of real estate situate in the Catawba Magisterial District. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby makes an offer to T. J. Raykes to acquire a parcel of land containing 10 acres situate approximately 0.5 miles east of State Route 311, said property being on the south side of State Route 912 in the Catawba Magisterial District for the sum of $19,000.00. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive notify said property owner of said offer and advise the property owner that said offer shall remain in force and effect for a period of 30 days from this date. On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded I vote; AYES: NAYS: I IN RE: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers None BINGO PERMIT - MASONS COVE RECREATION CLUB Supervisor Compton moved that the request of Masons Cove Recreation Club for a bingo permit be approved effective this date for a period of one year. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers None 6 4-12-77 IN RE: BINGO PERMIT RENEWAL - VINTON ~100SE LODGE #1121 Supervisor Tompkins moved that the request of the Vinton Moose Lodge #1121 for renewal of their bingo permit be approved effective this date for a period of one year. AYES: NAYS: IN RE: The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers None I JAIL FACILITY Supervisor Compton moved that Roanoke City Resolution No. 23551 regarding construction of the City's new jail facility be received and filed. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: IN RE: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers None PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM - INDUSTRIAL COST RECOVERY The report of the County Executive entitled "Public Sanitary Sewer System - Industrial Cost Recovery" was for information of the Supervisors and is filed with the minutes of this meeting. IN RE: I COUNTY-WIDE WATER SYSTEM Supervisor Compton moved that the County Executive be authorized and directed to make application to the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the Virginia Department of Health for permits providing authority for Roanoke County to withdraw water from the Roanoke River and from Back Creek. The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board. IN RE: WATER SOURCES Supervisor Tompkins moved that Roanoke County begin serious negotiations with the Town of Vinton and the County of Bedford regarding future water sources. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote; AYES: NAYS: I Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers None 4-12-77 '7 IN RE: REFERRALS TO PLANNING COMMISSION In a report to the Board, the County Executive advised that the following petition was referred to the County Planning Commission since the previous Board meeting: I Request from LaMonte B. McChesney for a two-year extension of a special exception permit allowing the operation of a used car lot at 7430 Williarr- son Road (northwest corner of Plantation and Williamson Roads). This property is presently occupied by Morris Motors. IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1744 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE SETTING OF A LEVY ON REAL ESTATE AND TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that a public hearing be held at a special meeting of the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County at the Northside High School auditorium on Tuesday, May 3, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., at which time there will be considered the setting of a levy for the calendar year beginning January 1, 1977, and ending December 31, 1977, of a tax not to exceed $3.60 per One Hundred Dollars of assessed valuation on all real estate iL Roanoke County and on all taxable tangible personal property, excluding all those classes of household goods and personal effects as are defined in Section 58-829.1 I of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended to date, but including the property sepa- rately classified by Sections 58-829; 58-829.3; 58-831.1; and 58-831.2 in the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended to date, located in this County on January 1, 1977, and tangible personal property, including the property separately classified by Sections 58-829; 58-829.3; 58-831; 58-831.1; and 58-831.2 in the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended to date, of public service corporations based upon the assessment thereof fixed by the State Corporation Commission and duly certified. Such taxes, when and if appropriated by the Board of County Supervisors of this County, shall be used to defray the County charges and expenses and all necessary charges incident to or arising from the execution of the lawful authorit of the Board of Supervisors of this County. The Clerk of this Board is directed to publish the notice of the propose( I levy in the World News, a newspaper having general circulation in Roanoke County. Said proposed resolution and notice of hearing thereon shall be publishe( and posted at the front door of the Roanoke County Courthouse. A copy of the proposed resolution is on file in the County Executive's office at 302 East Main Street, Salem, Virginia. On motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None I 4-12-77 8 IN RE: FIRE DEPARTMENT, REQUEST TO FILL VACANCIES Supervisor Tompkins moved that the Board concur with the request of the Fire and Emergency Services Coordinator and authorize the employment of two fire- fighters to fill existing vacancies. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: I AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Hr. Tompkins NAY:S Hr. Myers IN RE: REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR BID - TANKER FOR FORT LEWIS FIRE COMPANY #9 Supervisor Tompkins moved that the Board concur with the request of the Fire and Emergency Services Coordinator for advance authorization to advertise for bid a tanker for Fort Lewis Fire Company #9. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None The computer printout of the previous month's expenditures was for infor Finance. I mation of the Supervisors and is on file in the office of the County's Director of IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 1745 On motion made by Supervisor Dodson, the General Appropriation Resolutior of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 8, 1976, be, and the same is hereby, amended as follows to become effective April 12, 1977: DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER Class: Fund: Department: Ob j ec t: Expenditures General Operating Policing and Investigating Replacement of Vehicles INCREASE (DECREASE) 6-0306A-4ll $ 52,000 Department: Object: Contingent Balance Unappropriated Balance 6-0399A-999 (52,000) Adopted by the following, recorded vote: I AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 1746 On motion made by Supervisor Dodson, the General Appropriation Resolutio of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 8, 1976, be, and the same is hereby, amended as follows to become effective April 12, 1977: 4-12-77 9 INCREASE (DECREASE) DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER Class: Fund: Department: Object: Expenditures General Operating Annexation Professional Services 6-03l8D-103 $ 8,266 I Department: Object: Contingent Balance Unappropriated Balance 6-0399A-999 (8,266) Adopted by the following, recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1747 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A LINE TERMINATION SYSTEM FOR USE OF THE COlfl1UNICATIONS DIVISION WHEREAS, funds are available in the 1976-77 budget for the purchase of Line Termination System for use of the Communications Division; and WHEREAS, bids were opened on March 4, 1977 at 10:00 a.m. for the purchasE of Line Termination System from Altecom and ITT; and WHEREAS, a recommendation has been made by the Purchasing Supervisor and the Director of Finance that the County purchase said Line Termination System from I the bidder herein specified, said bid being the lowest and best bid fully meeting the County's specifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that the bid of Altecom of California, in the amount of $3,081.00 for a Line Termination System be, and the same is hereby accepted, the County Executive to notify said bidder of the acceptance of said bid and to complete the necessary purchase order for said Line Termination System. On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None IN RE: WATER UTILITY BONDS - $4,500,000 I Supervisor Johnson moved that the statement from Reed, McCarthy & Giordano for professional services relative to the issuance of the $4,500,000 Water Utility Bonds in the amount of $8,059.39 be approved for payment. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None 4-12-77 '"10 IN RE: SUBDIVISION BOND - NORTH LAKES SUBDIVISION, SECTION 9 Supervisor Johnson moved that the Board concur with the recommendation 0 the County Engineer and authorize execution of the release of The Home Indemnity Company from any future actions or claims which may develop regarding the streets in Section 9 of the North Lakes Subdivision and the acceptance of said Company's I check in the amount of $2,500.00 as a bond to cover completion of these streets. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None IN RE: JAIL REPORT The Jail Report for the month of March, 1977 was for information of the Supervisors and is filed with the minutes of this meeting. IN RE: FIFTH PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION - TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL COMMITTEE After discussion and consideration thereof, Supervisor Dodson moved that the Board concur with the recommendation of the Fifth Planning District Commission funds to localities. I Transportation Technical Committee for the pass-thru of certain highway planning The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1748 AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BARRENS ROAD TRANSMISSION MAIN WHEREAS, bids were received and opened on March 15, 1977, for Project 77-l-W Barrens Road Transmission Main providing for the construction of an 8-inch water line from the proposed storage tank north of Interstate 81 to connect to the existing Starmount/Dwight Hills Water System; and WHEREAS, the staff of the Roanoke County Public Service Authority has reviewed the bids and recommended the award of said contract to the bidder herein- I after specified, which recommendation was approved by the Roanoke County Public Service Authority by letter ballot; and \~EREAS, the Board of County Supervisors concurs in said recommendation and desires to award the bid as hereinafter set out. 4-12-77 11 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby accepts the bid of E. C. Pace and Company for the construction of the Barrens Road Transmission Main, Project 77-l-W, said con- struction to be accomplished with ductile iron pipe; the bid of said company being I the lowest and best bid received by the County for construction of said project witl the use of such ductile iron pipe. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive be and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into and execute on behalf of the County all con- tracts and agreements required to be executed to accomplish said work. On motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 1749 On motion made by Supervisor Tompkins, the General Appropriation Resolu- tion of Roanoke County, Vir ginia, adopted June 8, 1976, be, and the same is hereby I amended as follows to become effective April 12, 1977: INCREASE (DECREASE) DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER Class: Fund: Department: Object: Expenditures Water Bond Utilities North County Water Construction (77-l-W) 6-47000-607G $ 102,358 Class: Fund: Depar tmen t : Object: Revenues Water Bond Utilities Proceeds - Sale of Bonds 5-47000-1001 $ 102,358 Adopted by the following, recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None IN RE: APPOINTMENT - COURT SERVICE UNIT ADVISORY COUNCIL I Supervisor Compton moved that Mrs. Frank C. Jones, II be appointed to serve as one of ten members on the Roanoke County Court Service Unit Advisory Council for a term of two years beginning March 22, 1977 and ending March 22, 1979. The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board. IN RE: BINGO PERMITS Mr. David K. Lisk appeared before the Board and stated that he representEd eight community service organizations who desire to have bingo permits. Consider- \12 I 4-12-77 able discussion took place as to the merits of the premises for the proposed use and the question as to whether some of the organizations were County organizations. Supervisor Compton moved that the matter be continued to the next regular meeting of the Board for further investigation. The motion was defeated by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: I Mr. Compton Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers Supervisor Tompkins moved that the Board approve issuance of the permits submit to review and verification by the County Attorney that the organization com- ply with the Code of Virginia. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers Mr. Compton Notation to Minutes Following review and verification by the County Attorney on the day after the meeting, the following organizations were issued bingo permits effective April AYES: NAYS: 12, 1977 for a period of one year: Cystic Fibrosis of Roanoke Valley, Inter City Athletic Association, Virginia Junior Miss Pageant. Star City Classic T-Bird, Ltd., Citizen Radio Federation of Virginia, Inc., Roanoke Chapter. I At 9:45 p.m., Supervisor Johnson moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss legal matters. The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers None At 10:15 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the meeting room and on the motion of Supervisor Tompkins and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the Board reconvened in open session. IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 1750 I On motion made by Supervisor Tompkins, the General Appropriation Resolu- tion of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 8, 1976, be, and the same is hereby amended as follows to become effective April 12, 1977: 4-12-77 1:3 INCREASE (DECREASE) DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER Class: Fund: Departmen t : Ob j ec t : Expenditures General Operating Policing and Investigating Expense Allowance and Informants' Fund 6-0306A-399A $ 500 I Department: Object: Contingent Balance Unappropriated Balance 6-0399A-999 (500) Adopted by the following, recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers NAYS: None 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 10:20 p.m. CHAIRMAN I I