10/11/1977 - Regular
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Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center
Salem, Virginia
October 11, 1977
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 second Tuesday and the first regular meeting of the month.
Members Present: Chairman Robert E. Myers, Vice-Chairman R. Wayne Compton,
Supervisors May W. Johnson, and E. Deal Tompkins.
Absent: Supervisor C. Lawrence Dodson.
Chairman Myers called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. and offered the
invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given in unison.
IN RE: APPLICATION OF CLARENCE WATSON SIMMONS FOR A SPECIAL EXCEP- *
TION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 38-ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON *
THE WEST SIDE OF ROUTE 220, APPROXIMATELY 0.75 MILE SOUTH *
OF CLEARBROOK SCHOOL *
APPROVED
Supervisor Johnson moved that the application of Clarence Watson Simmons
be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertain~
to mobile homes.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
Mr. Simmons was present at the hearing. There was no opposition.
IN RE: RENEWAL APPLICATION OF JOHN W. STARKEY FOR A SPECIAL *
EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 2.6-ACRE TRACT *
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ROUTE 785 (OLD BLACKSBURG *
ROAD), APPROXIMATELY 3.3 MILES WEST OFF ROUTE 311 *
Supervisor Johnson moved that the renewal appl ication of John W. Starkey
APPROVED
be approved beginning August 15, 1977, subject to the provisions of the County
Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes.
The motion was adopted by the fol lowing recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mrs, Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
There was no one present in opposition at the hearing.
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IN RE: APPLICATION OF WAYNE BRAGGS FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO *
PARK A MOB I LE HOME ON A 21. 25-ACRE TRACT owt!ED BY MADGE ~',
TWINE AND LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ROUTE 778, 0.6 *
MILE WEST OFF ROUTE 647 IN THE DIXIE CAVERNS AREA *
Supervisor Compton moved that the application of Wayne Braggs be approved
subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile
APPROVED
homes.
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AYES:
NAYS:
The motion was adopted by the fol lowing recorded vote:
Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
There was no one present in opposition at the hearing.
IN RE: REQUEST OF CHARLIE L. BRATTON FOR A CONDITIONAL USE *
PERMIT TO OPERATE A LANDFILL ON A TRACT OF LAND CON- *
TAINING 0.25 ACRE AND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF *
STATE ROUTE 777, 0.5 MILE WEST OF STATE ROUTE 807 IN *
THE GLENVAR AREA FOR THE PURPOSE OF FILLING A STAGNANT *
POND: SAID FILL MATERIALS TO BE LIMITED TO THAT WHICH *
IS APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED BY HEALTH DEPARTMENT *
OFFICIALS SO AS NOT TO HAVE DETRIMENTAL EFFECT ON *
NEARBY UNDERGROUND PRIVATE WATER SUPPLIES *
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the petitioner is hereby
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FINAL ORDER
granted a permit under the Zoning Ordinance of Roanoke County to allow the dumping
of fill material on that certain tract of land containing approximately 0.25 acre
and located on the south side of State Route 77, 0.5 mile west of State Route 807
in the Glenvar area of the Catawba District, for the purpose of fill ing a stagnant
pond; said fil I materials to be limited to that which is approved and recommended
by Health Department officials so as not to have detrimental effect on nearby under
ground private water suppl ies.
In relation to the above request, Mr. Bratton, petitioner, was present at
the hearing. Mr. Bratton stated that the pond is stagnant and infested with rodent
and various insencts, which could be a potential health hazard. Chairman Myers
asked if anyone in opposition was present. Mr. Sinclair Burks, area property owner
expressed concern over the fil I materials contaminating nearby underground private
water supplies. He stated that he already had to disconnect one of his wells be-
cause of the fill. He further advised that contamination of his wells was due to
the seepage from the pond. Mr. Ben J. Foster, Route I, stated that he did not
oppose the fill but was opposed to the materials used to fill the pond. Mr. Brattor
indicated that he was willing to use materials that would not contaminate area wate
supplies, but would effectively fi 11 the pond.
This concluded the public hearing, and on motion of Supervisor Tompkins
and the fol lowing recorded vote, the request of CharI ie L. Bratton was approved
subject to the condition that the Health Department specify what fill materials can
satisfactorily be placed in the pond without contaminating surrounding underground
private water supplies.
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AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
IN RE: PETITION OF LEWIS RESTAURANT CORPORATION FOR REZONING *
FROM B-2 AND R-3 TO B-3 OF A PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING *
50,000 SQUARE FEET, PRESENTLY OWNED BY BRANCH-SHRIVER *
PARTNERSHIP AND LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF ROUTE *
419, 800 FEET SOUTH OF ITS INTERSECTION WrTH OGDEN ROAD*
SO A RESTAURANT MAY BE BUILT AND OPERATED THEREON *
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FINAL ORDER
Chairman Myers opened the floor for public comments on the proposed re-
zoning. Mr. C. Richard Cranwell, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioners.
No one appeared in opposition.
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The foregoing order was adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
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IN RE: PETITION OF AUDREY D. AND PUALINE M. BURRELL; STEAK *
AND ALE RESTAURANTS OF AMERICA, INC.; AND S & A LEASING*
CORPORATION FOR REZONING FROM R-3 TO B-3 OF A 3.525- *
ACRE TRACT ON THE SOUTHEAST SIDE OF ROUTE 419, 500 *
FEET SOUTH OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH OGDEN ROAD SO AN *
EAT-IN RESTAURANT MAY BE BUILT AND OPERATED THEREON *
(1) Upon petition for rezoning by AUDREY D. BURRELL and PAULINE M. BURRELL,
FINAL ORDER
STEAK AND ALE RESTAURANTS OF AMERICA, INC. and S & A LEASING CORPORATION of certair
property from Residential R-3 and Business B-2 to Business B-3 of the Roanoke County
Zoning Ordinance as amended, and said parcel being more particularly described as
follows:
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BEGINNING at an iron pin on the southerly side of Virginia Route 419
thence N 420 581 E 100.31 feet to a point; thence S 340 561 E 125.54
feet to an iron pin; thence N 490 301 E 128.84 feet to an iron pin;
thence N 670 071 35" E 135.50 feet to an iron pin; thence S 480 021
E 150.50 feet to a point; thence S 250 W 406.0 feet to a post; thence
N 860 2511 W 104.13 feet to a point; thence N 740 181 W 256.0 feet to
a point; thence N 280 451 E 170.0 feet to an iron pin; thence N 140
151 W 141.30 feet to an iron pin, being the point of Beginning.
said property being located on the southerly side of Virginia Route 419 near its
intersection with Ogden Road, SW, in the Cave Spring Magisterial District, Roanoke
County, Virginia, and said rezoning being desired so that an eat-in restaurant may
be constructed thereon; and
(2) Upon receiving and fi ling of said Petition and referral of the same
to the Roanoke County Planning Commission and upon notice of public hearing and
recommendation of said Planning Commission as is required by law, and upon public
hearing before the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, pursuant to notice,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the above described property be and
hereby is rezoned from Residential R-3 and Business B-2 to Business B-3 classifi-
cation of the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, and the Roanoke County
Planning Commission is directed to reflect said change upon the Zoning Map of
Roanoke County.
Chairman Myers opened the floor for publ ic comments on the proposed re-
zoning. Mr. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr. and Mr. John T. Mollumphy, Attorneys, appearec
on behalf of the petitioners. No one appeared in opposition.
The foregoing order was adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
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IN RE: PINE HILL SUBDIVISION - DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY
Supervisor Tompkins moved that the Board concur with the request of Mr.
Bobby R. Osborne on behalf of Mr. Joe D. Spencer, developer of Pine Hil~ subdivi-
sion, and release dedication of a road in said subdivision back to the property
owners of the Pine Hi 11 Subdivision; and further authorize execution of an instru-
ment officially vacating the plat of Pine Hill Subdivision, which instrument and
plat are filed with the minutes of this meeting.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
None
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AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 1888
On motion made by Supervisor Compton, the General Appropriation Resolution
of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 28, 1977, be, and the same is hereby
amended as follows to become effective October 11, 1977:
DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NUMBER
Class: Expenditures
Fund: General Operating
Department: Miscellaneous Operating Functions
Object: Attorney Fees - Sewer - PSA
Department: Contingent Balance
Object: Unappropriated Balance
Adopted by the following, recorded vote:
INCREASE
(DECREAS E)
6-0318F-103
$ 2,461
6-0399A-999
(2,461)
AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
None
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ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
IN RE: REQUEST OF J. M. OLIVER TO CUT TIMBER MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION
Mr. J. M. 01 iver, 1459 Mountain Heights Drive, Salem, appeared before the
Board and requested permission to cut timber, for his own use as firewood, from the
right of way of Ripley Street (presently a Ilpaper" street) in the Mountain Heights
Subdivision, north off Route 3]] and approximately 0.25 mile from North City Limits,
City of Salem.
The County Attorney advised the Supervisors that the County cannot make a
gift of the trees, but in accordance with the Code of Virginia, must sell the
timber. The County Attorney also recommended that abutting property owners be given
notification of the pending sale.
In accordance with the recommendation of the County Attorney, consideration
of the request was continued to the October 25, 1977 Board meeting.
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IN RE: HOUSING OF COUNTY PRISONERS - ROANOKE CITY JAIL FACILITIES
Roanoke City Resolution No. 23852 authorizing City Manager to execute an
agreement with Roanoke County providing for County's use of City's jail facilities
on a per-diem per-prisoner basis was for information of the Supervisors and is
filed with the minutes of this meeting.
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IN RE: AUDIT REPORT - CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
On motion of Supervisor Compton and the unanimous voice vote of the Board,
the report of the State Auditor of Public Accounts on the audit of the records of
the County Clerk and Clerk of the Circuit Court for the calendar year 1976 was this
date received and filed.
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IN RE: BINGO PERMIT - NORTHSIDE BAND BOOSTERS
Supervisor Johnson moved that the application of Northside Band Boosters be
approved beginning October 11, 1977 for a period of one year.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
IN RE: INDIRECT COST ALLOCATION PLAN - FEDERAL GRANTS
Supervisor Tompkins moved that the Board concur with the recommendation of
the County Executive and authorize the consulting firm of Weems & Company to prepar
an indirect cost allocation plan on a contingent fee basis whereby they receive
compensation only if and when they are able to have such a plan accepted by an
appropriate Federal agency. A full copy of the report is filed with the ~inutes of
this meeting.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
IN RE: REFERRALS TO PLANNING COMMISSION
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In a report to the Board, the County Executive advised that the following
petitions for rezoning or road closings have bene referred to the County Planning
Commission since the previous Supervisors' meeting:
Petition of the Roy L. Webber estate for rezoning from R-l to M-l of an
8.3-acre portion of an 11.041-acre tract (remaining 2.74 acres is zoned B-2)
located on the west side of Peters Creek Road, 1,300 feet north of its
intersection with Cove Road so that the property may be used for construc-
tion of a wholesale distribution center for Layman Candy Company.
Petition of Bently J. and Barbara 1. King for rezoning from B-1 to B-2 of
Lot 8, Section 2, survey 1 of Mount Vernon Heights (south side of the 3500
block of Brambleton Avenue, SW) to allow construction of a distribution
center and parking area for an auto tire and parts retail distributor.
Petition of Donald R. Alouf for rezoning from ROl to B-1 of 2.345 acres at
the northwest corner of McVitty Road (Route 1362) and Route 419, '2,300 fee
south of SCL City of Salem so a professional office building containing
4,000 square feet may be built thereon.
Petition of Richard M. Hylton, Robert H. Richardson, N. V. Cl inevell, and
James L. Trinkle requesting vacation of a portion of certain streets in th
Dillard Court subdivision (south side of Peters Creek Road, just west of
Burlington Elementary School).
Petition of James C. and Hazel C. Horne requesting closing and vacation of
532 feet of John Mason Road and 480 feet of John Robertson Road (1lpaper
streets.') in the Mason Village subdivision (east side of old section of
Route 311 and between new and old sections of Route 311).
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Petition of Will iam M. and Loni M. Marshall for rezoning from A-I to M-l 0
2.52 acres owned by Maxine L. and Pualine L. Spangler and located at the
southwest corner of State Route 642 and Interstate 81, adjoining McVitty
House property on the north side so that the property may be used for the
relocation of a machine shop to manufacture small metal parts for use in
machinery and other metal products.
IN RE: TOWN OF VINTON REQUEST FOR SURPLUS VEHICLE
Supervisor Tompkins moved that the Board concur with the Town of Vinton's
request for a surplus vehicle and authorize the County Executive to transfer title
to such vehicle to the Town for use by the Vinton First Aid Crew, Inc.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1889 ACCEPTING BIDS FOR THE LIGHTING OF TENNIS COURTS IN
ROANOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, on September 21, 1977, at 2:00 p.m., bids were received and opene
in the Department of Finance, Purchasing Division, for the purpose of lighting
tennis courts in Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, the acting Purchasing Supervisor has, in report to the Board dated
October 11, 1977, recommended that the acts hereinafter set out be accepted; and
WHEREAS, the funds for said lighting of tennis courts hereinafter accepted
are included in the 1977-78 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roano
County with reference to the bids for the purpose of the 1 ighting of tennis courts
in Roanoke County be awarded to Southeastern Electric Contractors of Roanoke for
1 ighting of Garst Mill Park in the amount of $9,054.08, and to Hensley Electrical
Service of Roanoke for the lighting of Cave Spring in the amount of $7,767.00; and
the County Executive is hereby directed to notify said bidder of the acceptance of
their said bids and is authorized to execute the necessary contracts for this
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purpose.
AYES:
NAYS:
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following rec0rded vote:
Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 1890
On motion made by Supervisor Johnson, the General Appropriation Resolution
of Roanoke County, Vi rg i n i a , adopted June 28, 1977, be, and the same is hereby,
amended as fo 1 lows to become effective October 11, 1977: I
DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Class:
Fund:
Department:
Object:
Expenditures
General Operating
Parks and Recreation
Capital Outlay
6-03l8E-60l
$
6,071
Department: Contingent Balance
Object: Unappropriated Balance
Adopted by the following, recorded vote:
6-0399A-999
(6,071)
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
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IN RE: REJECTION OF BIDS - FOUR WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE
Supervisor Compton Moved that the Board concur with the recommendation of
the County Executive and reject all bids received on the four wheel drive vehicle
for Communications, and readvertise.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
AYES:
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NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
The County Executive requested permission to bring up the following matter
not on the Agenda regarding an application for a raffle permit, which was received
by his office after the agenda had been prepared and sent out. There was no objec
tion.
IN RE: RAFFLE PERMIT - ROVANE1TES BOOSTER CLUB
Supervisor Johnson moved that the application of Rovanettes Booster Club
for a raffle permit be approved effective this date for a period of one year.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
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IN RE: ACCOUNTS PAID
The computer print-out of the previous month's expenditures was for infor-
mation of the Supervisors and is on file in the office of the County's Director of
Finance.
IN RE: HIGHWAY SYSTEM - REQUEST TO ADD STREETS IN NORTH LAKES SUBDIVISION
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On motion of Supervisor Compton and the following recorded vote, the
Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation was this date requested to
accept the following streets in Section 9, North Lakes Subdivision, into the
State Secondary System of Highways in Roanoke County:
Pin Oak Drive from 0.03 mile west Wipledale Avenue, a distance of 0.03
mi Ie.
Wipledale Avenue from Pine Oak Drive to North Lake Drive, a distance of
0.15 mi Ie.
Westfield Place from Wipledale Avenue to end, a distance of 0.04 mile.
North Lake Drive from Eveningwood Lane to 0.04 mile east Deer Park Drive,
a distance of 0.30 mi Ie.
North Garden Lane from Summer Drive to Oakmont Circle, a distance of 0.06
mi Ie.
Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
AYES:
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
IN RE: PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY - RECOMHENDATION NOT TO WAIVE WATER ORDINANCE -
COLONIAL GREEN VILLAGE
Supervisor Compton moved that the Board concur with the recommendation of
the Public Service Authority and deny the request of the Rosalind Partnership,
developers of Colonial Green Village, for waiver of the County Water Ordinance,
and further that the County pay the difference between the cost of a 6-inch water
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1 ine and an 8-inch water line, so as to participate with the developers in extendin
County water service to this development.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
IN RE: SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
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AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Burrell S. Whitlow, member of the Roanoke County Publ ic Service Autho-
rity Board, appeared before the Board on behalf of the Authority requesting the
Supervisors to adopt a prepared resolution requesting that the Virginia Soil Erosio
and Sediment Control Law be amended to exempt public utilities (water and sewer)
from its provisions. Mr. Whitlow stated that comp1 iance with this law would incur
an additional cost to the PSA. He further advised that the Authority staff feels
that this extra expense is unnecessary since the Authority practices rigorous con-
struction standards which minimize any damage which may occur to the environment
during construction.
Supervisor Compton moved that the matter be continued to the October 25,
1977 Board meeting in order to allow more time for further study of the request.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1891 ACCEPING A GRANT FROM THE VIRGINIA DIVISION OF JUSTICE
AND CRIME PREVENTION
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WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Sheriff's Department, in a report to the Board
dated October 11, 1977, informed the Board that the appl ication of Roanoke County f r
a program grant to establish a specialized law enforcement unit for the prevention,
treatment and control of juvenile delinquents has been approved by the Virginia
Counci 1 on Criminal Justice; and
WHEREAS, this same report recommended this grant be accepted; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County is of the opinio
that this grant should be accepted with Roanoke County matching five percent (5%)
of the funding for this federal grant; and
WHEREAS, the funds for said grant hereinafter accepted are included in the
1977-78 budget; and
WHEREAS, a requirement for the acceptance of this grant is that three (3)
Pol ice Officers be assigned to this program with their positions to be funded by
this grant; and
WHEREAS, the funds for three (3) additional Pol ice Officer positions to
replace the three (3) present Officers transferred to this program are in the 1977-
78 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanok
County that Action Grant Number 76-A4200 as awarded by the Council on Criminal
Justice be accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Roanoke County Sheriff's Department be
authorized to hire three (3) additional Police Officers to replace the three (3)
Police Officers transferred to this program.
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In relation to the above subject, The Honorable James W. Flippin, Judge,
Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, appeared before the Board in suppor
of the program. Mrs. Jean Glantz, President, Mental Health Association of the
Roanoke Valley, also spoke in favor of the program. Mr. Stanley Reas, Cave Spring
District, raised a question on the long-term cost involved. He was advised that
any action taken by the Board wi 11 continue the program only as long as Federal
funds are available.
There being no further comments, the foregoing resolution was adopted on
motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
IN RE: 911 EMERGENCY DIALING
Chairman Myers advised that he had recently attended a meeting with the
Telephone Company concerning the proposed 911 Emergency Dial ing for the Roanoke
Valley. He further advised that each municipal ity had been requested to appoint
a representative(s) to serve on a committee to study this proposed emergency dialing
system.
Chairman Myers appointed Captain Michael F. Kavanaugh, Services Division
of the Sheriff's Department and Mr. Robert N. Monroe, Fire and Emergency Services
Coordinator, to represent Roanoke County on said committee.
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IN RE: WEST COUNTY BRANCH LIBRARY
Chairman Myers reI inquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman Compton and moved
that the plans and specifications, as submitted by Kinsey, Shane and Associates
for the West County branch library, be approved and that the County staff be
authorized to advertise for bids.
The motion was adopted by the fbllowing recorded vote:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers, Mr. Compton
None
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
At this point, Acting Chairman Compton turned the Chair back to Mr. Myers.
IN RE: HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSES
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NAYS:
Supervisor Tompkins moved that the Clerk of Circuit Court be requested to
resume the practice of sell ing hunting and fishing 1 icenses.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1892 RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF ROBERT L. MILEY AS A MEMBER
AND CHAIRMAN OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Robert L. Miley was appointed on August 2, 1972, to fill an unex-
pired term of a previous member of the Roanoke County Planning Commission, which
term was to expire on January 1, 1974, to represent the Catawba Magisterial
District; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Miley was reappointed to a four-year term on the Roanoke Count
Planning Commission on January 8, 1974; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Miley has served as Chairman of the Roanoke County Planning
Commission since January, 1973; and
WHEREAS, as result of a fami ly decision to relocate to the Florida Keys,
Mr. Mi ley will be leaving this area and has announced his resignation from the
Roanoke County Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County wishes to acknow
ledge, for themselves and on behalf of the citizens of Roanoke County, the valuable
contributions Mr. Miley has been able to make while serving on this Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanok
County that said Board hereby expresses its sincere appreciation for the public-
spirited service rendered by Mr. Robert L. Miley and further hereby conveys to Mr.
Miley its warmest wishes for every success in his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to
Mr. t1 i ley.
On motion of Supervisor Compton and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of
the Board.
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IN RE: APPOINTMENT - INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Supervisor Johnson advised that she wished to reappoint Mr. George R. Preas
of the Cave Spring District to the Roanoke County Industrial Development Authority,
but had not been able to contact him prior to tonight's meeting. She requested tha
the County Executive's office try to reach Mr. Preas and see if he is willing to
accept reappointment to this Board.
Supervisor Johnson moved that Mr, George R. Preas be reappointed to serve
on the Industrial Development Authority for a term of four years ending on Septembe
26, 1981 contingent upon Mr. Preas' acceptance of this reappointment.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present.
NOTE: Mr. Preas advised the County Executive's office by telephone on Monday,
October 24, 1977 that due to his already busy schedule, he was unable to
accept reappointment to the Industrial Development Authority Board.
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IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:05 p.m., on motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded
vote, the Supervisors went into Executive Session to discuss a legal matter.
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Tompkins, Mr. Myers
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Dodson
At 9:17 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the meeting room and on motion of
Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the Board
reconvened in open session.
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IN RE: ELECTION OF COUNTY OFFICIALS
Supervisor Tompkins moved that the County Attorney be directed to obtain th
Attorney General IS opinion concerning when the next election of County officials
would have to be held if the upcoming referendum on the form of County government
is approved. The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members
present.
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This concluded the business before the Board at this time, and on motion of
Supervisor Tompkins and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the meetin 9
was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
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