10/25/1977 - Regular
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Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center
Sa 1 em, Vi rg i n i a
October 25, 1977
7:00 P.M.
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The Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day i
open session at the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, this bein
the fourth Tuesday and the second regular meeting of the month.
Members Present: Chairman Robert E. Myers, Vice-Chairman R. Wayne Compton,
Supervisors May W. Johnson, and C. Lawrence Dodson.
Absent: Supervisor E. Deal Tompkins
Chairman Myers called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and recognized
Roverend Roy B. Miller, Church of Christ 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 members
present, the minutes of the regular meeting of September 27, 1977, were approved as
spread.
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IN RE: APPLICATION OF LILLIAN SINK FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO *
PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A I-ACRE TRACT OWNED BY JESSIE *
AND DIXIE SINK AND LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE *
ROUTE 622 (BRADSHAW ROAD), JUST EAST OF MONTGOMERY *
COUNTY LINE *
APPROVED
Supervisor Johnson moved that the application of Lillian Sink be approved
subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance regarding mobile homes.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
There was no one present in opposition at the hearing.
NOTE: Variances have been granted by Board of Zoning Appeals - (1) landowner will
not occupy mobile home, and (2) there is an existing house on the property.
IN RE: PETITION OF T. ASHLEY AND LILLIAN L. GARRAGHTY FOR
REZONING FROM RE TO B-2 OF A I-ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF BABE LOUIS ROAD
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Chairman Myers asked if anyone was present on behalf of the petitioners.
At this time, no one appeared for or against the proposed rezoning.
Supervisor Compton moved that the public hearing on the Garraghty petition
be continued to the November 9, 1977 Board meeting since no one was present.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present.
NOTE: The petitioners, Mr. and Mrs. Garraghty, arrived later in the meeting and
requested the Supervisors to reconsider the action to continue the hearing.
The Supervisors granted the request and the rezoning was approved. SEE BELO#
IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:15 p.m., on motion of Supervisor Compton and the following recorded
vote, the Board when into Executive Session to discuss litigation.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
Mr \ Tompk ins
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At 7:35 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the meeting room and on the moti n
of Supervisor Compton and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the Boa d
reconvened in open session.
IN RE: REZONING OF A PARCEL OF LAND CONTAINING ONE ACRE LO- *
CATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ROUTE 603 (BABE LOUIS ROAD) *
JUST EAST OF INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 460 AND BABE LOUIS *
ROAD IN THE BONSACK AREA FROM RE TO B-2 *
NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED AND ORDERED, at the meeting of the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held on the 25th day of October, 1977, at
FINAL ORDER
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7:00 o'clock p.m., that the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance be, and the same is
hereby amended so as to classify that parcel of the following described property
as is presently zoned Residential RE to Business B-2:
STARTING at a point on the southerly side of old U.S. Hwy. Rt. No. 460 at
the northeast corner of the Russell Foutz property, formerly Gay property;
N 570 371 E 127.0 feet from the center line of Carney Branch Road, Va. Hwy.
Rt. 758; thence with the southerly side of old U.S. Hwy. Rt. No. 460 with a
curved line to the right the following two chord bearings and distances,
N 570 37' E 115.0 feet; thence N 590 34' E 200.0 feet to a point of tangent;
thence N 600 47' E 336.91 feet to an iron pin at Corner No.1, the ACTUAL
PLACE OF BEGINNING: thence continuing with the southerly side of old U.S.
H~y. Rt. No. 460 being 40 feet southerly from and parallel with the center
line of the same, N 600 47' E 200.0 feet to an iron pin at Corner No.2;
thence leaving old U.S. Hwy. Rt. No. 460 and with three new 1 ines through
the property of A. N. Cook, S 290 13' E 217.8 feet to an iron pin at Corner
No. 6; thence S 600 47' W 200.0 feet to an iron pin at Corner No.4; thence
N 29 13' W 217.8 feet to Corner No.1, the ACTUAL PLACE OF BEGINNING,
containing 1.00 acres:
BEING the same property which was conveyed to T. Ashley Garraghty and Lilli n
L. Garraghty, husband and wife, by Theo M. Brown, widow, by deed dated May
21, 1971, of record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke
County, Virginia.
ALSO BEING that tract of land previously operated as Browns Little Tree
Nursery and later 1 icensed and operated by T. Ashley Garraghty, TIA Tagline
Specialties, a retail craft shop.
The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Dodson, and
voted as follows:
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AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
IN RE: 1976-77 AUDIT
Supervisor Dodson moved that the 1976-77 Audit for the County of Roanoke
be made publ ic and distributed throughout the County's 1 ibraries and other faciliti s
the County deems necessary.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
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ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
A full copy of the 1976-77 Audit is filed with the minutes of this meeting.
IN RE: 1976-77 AUDIT
Supervisor Johnson requested that Mr. Daniel A. Robinson of Daniel A.
Robinson and Associates, the firm which prepares Roanoke County's audit, answer
and clarify any questions on the County audit which have arisen within the past
several months.
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Mr. Robinson stated that the report on the audit is prepared in accordance
with the specifications of the State Auditor of Public Accounts. Following Mr.
Robinson1s comments, Wi lliam F. Clark, County Executive, and George F. Ferrell,
Director of Finance, made their presentation of their analysis of the beginning
balance followed by Mr. Thomas F. Farrell of the Windsor Hills District.
In summary, it was agreed by all that the County is in good financial condi
tion. A more complete record of publ ic comments is fi led with the minutes of this
meeting.
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 1893
On motion made by Supervisor Dodson, 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 25, 1977:
Class:
Fund:
Department:
Object:
Expenditures
General Operating
Contingent Balance
Unappropriated Balance
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER
6-0399A-999
$1,000,000
Class: Revenues
Fund: General Operating
Department: Beginning Balance
Object: Beginning Balance
Adopted by the following, recorded vote:
5-03099-0001
(1,000,000)
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
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NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1894 FAVORING THE APPROPRIATION OF CERTAIN SURPLUS MONIES
THAT MAY RESULT FROM THE L977-78 ROANOKE COUNTY BUDGET TOWARD THE CONSTRUC-
TION OF A NEW JAIL FACILITY
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County has heretofore
recognized the urgent need for the construction of a new jail facility for Roanoke
County; and
WHEREAS, said Board has heretofore contracted an obligation for the con-
struction of a new jail faci lity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County that said Board go on record as favoring that certain surplus monies
that may result from the 1977-78 Roanoke County fiscal-year budget, said surplus
amount to be determined at the discretion of said Board, and after any contingent
liabilities for said fiscal year are satisfied from this budget, be appropriated
toward the construction of a new jai I faci I ity for Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Compton and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
IN RE: MEETING WITH CORPS OF ENGINEERS
The County Executive advised the Supervisors that confirmation of a meetin
with the Corps of Engineers on the Roanoke River Flood Plain Management Study had
been received. The meeting wi 11 take place at the Salem-Roanoke County Civic
on November 16, 1977 at I :30 p.m.
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IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 1895
On motion made by Supervisor Johnson, the General Appropriation Resolution
of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 28, 1977, be, and the same is hereby,
amended as fol lows to become effective October 25, 1977:
DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT ~IUMBER
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
Class:
Fund:
Department:
Object:
Expenditures
Water Bond
Water Bond
Water Line Construction -
Route 419 and Keagy Road
Department: Contingent Balance
Object: Unappropriated Balance
Adopted by the following, recorded vote:
6-47000-607D
$
2,461
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6-47000-999
(2,461)
AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1896 ACCEPTING A BID FOR HIE PURPOSE OF FENCING LITTLE BRUSH
MOUNTAIN
WHEREAS, on October 7, 1977, at 2:00 p.m., bids were received and opened in
the Department of Finance, Purchasing Division, for the purpose of fencing Little
Brushy Mountain; and
WHEREAS, the acting Purchasing Supervisor has, in report to the Board dated
October 25, 1977, recommended that the acts hereinafter set out be accepted; and
WHEREAS, the funds for said fencing hereinafter accepted 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 fencing of Little Brushy of Powers Fence Compa y
of Roanoke, Inc. in the amount of $4,187.00 be accepted; 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 purchase.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
The Departmental Activities Reports for the month of September, 1977, as
submitted by the County Executive, were for information of the Supervisors and are
filed with the minutes of this meeting.
IN RE: RELEASE OF TITLE TO HOLLINS RESCUE SQUAD
Supervisor Compton moved that the Board concur with the request of the
Hollins Rescue Squad to release to the Squad title to a 1972 Chevrolet "hightop"
ambulance, Roanoke County vehilce #7214.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
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The County Executive requested permission to bring up the following matter
regarding miscellaneous street improvements not on the agenda. The Supervisors con
curred with the request.
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1897 ACCEPTING CERTAIN BIDS FOR PROVIDING STREET IMPROVEMENT
IN THE COUNTY
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WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of County Supervisors has previously
appropriated funds for street improvements in the County, and
WHEREAS, bids were received and opened by Roanoke County on October ]],
]977 for providing miscellaneous street improvements as described in a report dated
October 25, ]977 to the Board of Supervisors by the Purchasing Supervisor, and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Board of County Supervisors desires to aid the
affected citizens of those areas to be benefited by these street improvements and
the funds for these improvements to be paid on a 30 percent basis by the citizens
affected and the balance to be funded by the County.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke
County that one low bid as shown as bid item #] totaling $7,8]] .00 by S. R. Draper
Paving Company and two low bids shown as items #5 and #6 total ing $5,875.00 by
Adams Construction Company for miscellaneous street improvements described and
recommended in a report dated October 25, ]977 to the Board of County Supervisors
by the Purchasing Supervisor and an additional report by the County Engineer be
accepted and the County Executive is hereby directed to notify the low bidders of
the acceptance of their said bids and is authorized to execute the necessary con-
tracts for these street improvements.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
IN RE: REJECTION OF BIDS - ELECTRONIC CASH REGISTER
The County Executive requested permission to discuss an item not on the
agenda concerning bids received on an electronic cash register for the Circuit
Court Clerk. The Supervisors concurred.
Supervisor Johnson moved that a]] bids received for an electronic cash
register for the Clerk of Circuit Court's office be rejected and readvertised.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present.
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IN RE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND SECTION ]7-]7 OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that a
public hearing be held on November 22, ]977 at 7:00 p.m. at a regular meeting of
the said Board at the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center, at which time it wi]] be
moved that the Roanoke County Code be amended as follows:
Section ]7-]7. Insta] ]ation of improvements or filing of performance bond required
prior to recording.
A]] physical improvements required by the provisions of this article for the sub-
division as platted shall have been installed therein and thereon at the expense
of the subdivider prior to the recordation of the final plat, provided, however,
that in lieu of the actual installation of the physical improvements, the subdivid r
shall have submitted and have approved an acceptable form of agreement and bond
with corporate surety, or in lieu of said bond an acceptable letter of credit to b
in an amount equal to the total cost of such improvements and guaranteeing that th
required improvements wi]] be instal led within a designated length of time. The
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form of agreement, designated length of time, bond and surety, letter of credit,
and choice of guarantee shall be prescribed by the Board of County Supervisors, as
it may require, according to the nature and extent of the improvements to be made.
This amendment to take effect on November 22, 1977.
The Clerk of this Board is directed to publish the proposed amendment and
notice of hearing thereon as required by law, pursuant to Section 15.1-504 of the
1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, once a week for two consecutive weeks in the
Roanoke Times World News, a newspaper having a general circulation in Roanoke Count~.
Said proposed amendment and notice of hearinq thereon shall be published
and posted at the front door of the Roanoke County Courthouse.
A copy of the proposed amendment is on fi Ie in the Clerk's Office of the
Circuit Court of Roanoke County and at the County Executive's Office at 302 East
Main Street, Salem, Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the fol lowing recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
IN RE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND SECTION 10-41 OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County that a
publ ic hearing be held on December 13, 1977 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 the Roanoke County Code be amended as follows:
Section 10-41. Amount of license tax.
(a) On each and every automobile to which this article is applicable, ther~
shall be a tax of ten dollars per annum.
(b) On each and every truck, trailer, motorcycle or motorscooter to which
this article is applicable, there shall be a tax per annum according to the follow-
ing schedule:
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Motorcycles,
Motorscooters
The tax fee per annum for a trailer designed exclusively to transport boats shall
not exceed $6.50.
This amendment to take effect on December 13, 1977.
The Clerk of this Board is directed to publish the proposed amendment and
notice of hearing thereon as required by law, pursuant to Section 15.1-504 of the
1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, once a week for four consecutive weeks in the
Roanoke Times World News, a newspaper having a qeneral circulation in Roanoke
County.
Gross Vehicle Weight Li cense Tax Per Annun
-0- to 4,000 lbs $10.00
4,001 to 8,000 lbs $12.00
8,001 to 11,500 Ibs $15.00
11,501 to 15,500 Ibs $20.00
15,501 to 19,500 Ibs $25.00
19,501 to 29,500 Ibs $30.00
29,501 to 39,500 lbs $35.00
39,501 and over $45.00
-0- to 1,000 Ibs $ 5.00
1,001 to 1,500 lbs $ 6.50
1,501 to 4,000 Ibs $10.00
LI ,00 I to 8,000 1 bs $12.00
8,001 to 11,500 1 bs $15.00
11,501 and over $20.00
$ 8.00
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Trucks
Trailers
Said proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon shall be published
and posted at the front door of the Roanoke County Courthouse.
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AYES:
NAYS:
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's office at 302 East
Main Street, Salem, Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
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ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1898 ESTABLISHING A POLICY TO ASSURE THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA THAT COUNTY-OWNED WELL LOTS WILL BE DEVE-
LOPED AND UTILIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County has heretofore
undertaken the establishment of a countywide water system, and in the process therE-
of has acquired certain well lots and storage facilities throughout the County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County desires the
development of these well lots as a water supply for the County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County desires to
establ ish a policy assuring the Department of Health of the Commonwealth of
Virginia that these well lots will not be used for human habitation or other
sources of contamination as long as said well lots are utilized as water supply.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanohe
County that the County Executive is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of saic
Board, a blanket well dedication instrument intended solely for the purpose of
assuring the Department of Health of the Commonwealth of Virginia that only appur-
tenances pertinent to the development of the water supply will be constructed on
all well lots owned by Roanoke County, and that said lots will not be used for
human habitation or other sources of contamination as long as said property is
util ized as a water supply.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of the plat of each of these County-
owned well lots to be so dedicated is to be attached to this blanket instrument.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this executed well dedication instrument with
attached copies of plats of the County-owned well lots to be so dedicated be trans
mitted to the Department of Health of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the following recorded vote:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
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IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1899 CONVEYING ROANOKE COUNTY PROPERTY TO MCVITTY HOMES
OF ROANOKE VALLEY, INC.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County had been
approached by representatives of McVitty House, Inc., and McVitty Homes of Roanoke
Valley, Inc., with an offer to design, construct and permanently maintain a new
40-foot-wide access road off of U.S. Route #11 immediately to the east of Fort
Lewis Fire Station to serve the Roanoke County small animal shelter (dog pound)
and the elderly housing project planned by McVitty Homes of Roanoke Valley, Inc.,
in Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, the only condition required of the County for this offer is that
the County deed to McVitty Homes of Roanoke Valley, Inc. that portion of this pro-
posed 40-foot-wide right of way which lies on County property and which portion is
more particularly described herein; and
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WHEREAS, McVitty Homes of Roanoke Valley, Inc., has agreed to grant to the
County a permanent easement of access to County properties over this 40-foot-wide
right of way to specifications approved by the Roanoke County Engineer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanok
County that said Board hereby approves the conveyance to McVitty Homes of Roanoke
Valley, Inc., of a portion of Roanoke County property for the design, construction
and permanent maintenance of a 40-foot-wide right of way to specifications approved
by the Roanoke County Engineer with Roanoke County to have a permanent easement of
access over this right of way; said portion of County property to be conveyed to
McVitty Homes of Roanoke Val ley, Inc., being more particularly described as follows
to-wit:
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BEGINNING at a point on the dividing 1 ine of the property of McVitty Homes
of Roanoke Valley, Inc. and the property of Roanoke County of record in the
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for Roanoke County, Virginia, in Deed
Book 36, page 548, said point is N 320 20' W 211.14 feet from the southeas-
terly corner of the property of Roanoke County; thence with four new lines
through the property of Raonoke County, with a curved 1 ine to the right
whose radius is 185.00 feet and whose chord is N 510 31' 45'1 W 121.65 feet,
the arc length of 123.96 feet to a point of tangent; thence N 320 20' W
325.00 feet to a point of curve; thence with a curved line to the right
whose radius is 230.00 feet and whose chord is N 150 50' W 130.65 feet, the
arc length of 132.47 feet to a point of reversed curve; thence with a curve
line to the left whose radius is 188.62 feet and whose chord is N 60 58' 13"
W 50.13 feet, the arc length of 50.28 feet to a point on the southeasterly
line of the property of McVitty Homes of Roanoke Valley, Inc., being a
16.735 acre tract; thence with the same N 720 41 I 40" E 2.54 feet to a poin
on the southwesterly line of the McVitty Homes of Roanoke Valley, Inc.,
14.93 acres, more or less tract; thence with the same, S 240 01' E 145.42
feet to an angle point; thence S 320 20' E 465.86 feet to the PLACE OF
BEGINNING, containing 0.477 acre and being a portion of the property con-
veyed to Roanoke County by deed of record as hereinabove mentioned.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all documents necessary to this conveyance be
in a form acceptable to the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman of the Board of County Supervisors
of Roanoke County is hereby authorized to execute said documents on behalf of said
Board.
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AYES:
NAYS:
On motion of Supervisor Compton and adopted by the following recorded vote:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
IN RE: FINANCIAL STATEMENT - SEPTEMBER, 1977
The Financial Statement for the month of September, 1977, was for informati n
of the Supervisors and is filed with the minutes of this meeting.
IN RE: REQUEST OF SHERIFF TO RETAIN SURPLUS VEHICLES FOR DRIVER TRAINING PURPOSES
Supervisor Dodson moved that the Board concur with the request of the
County Sheriff for permission to retain two surplus vehicles for driver training
purposes.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
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IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NO. 1900
On motion made by Supervisor Dodson, 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 25, 1977:
INCREASE
(DECREASE)
DESCRIPTION
ACCOUNT NUMBER
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Class:
Fund:
Depa r tmen t :
Object:
Expenditures
General Operating
Pol icing and Investigating
False Arrest and accident Insurance
60306A-2l3B
$
7,500
Department: Contingent Balance
Object: Unappropriated Balance
Adopted by the following, recorded vote:
60399A-999
(] , 500)
AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
IN RE: JAIL REPORT
The Jail Report for the month of September, 1977, was for information of
the Supervisors and is filed with the minutes of this meeting.
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1901 WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY WATER
ORDINANCE IN REGARD TO CERTAIN PROPERTY
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WHEREAS, certain property owners have approached the Board of County Super-
visors 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.
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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 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:
Archie1s Lobster House
7130 Williamson Road 1 commercial connection only
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 grant
such waiver would create an undue hardship upon the property owners.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
AYES:
NAYS:
None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
IN RE: REQUEST OF J. M. OLIVER TO CUT TIMBER - MOUNTAIN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION
The request of Mr. J. M. 01 iver to cut timber for his own use as firewood
from the right of way of Ripley Street (presently a Ilpaperll street) in the Mountair
Heights Subdivision, north off Route 311, approximately 0.25 mile from NCL, City
of Salem was continued from the October 11 Board meeting so that abutting property
owners may be given notification of the request.
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Chairman Myers opened the floor for public comments. There was neighborho
opposition. The opposition stated that they preferred that the trees not be cut.
Mr. Oliver was also present.
There being no further comments, Supervisor Compton moved that the request
be denied.
The motion was adopted by theffollowing recorded vote:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
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AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
IN RE: SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
The report of the Public Service Authority requesting the Supervisors to
adopt a resolution requesting the County representatives in the Virginia General
Assembly to review and amend the State Soi 1 Erosion and Sediment Control Law by
exempting public utilities from its provisions was continued from the October 11
Board meeting.
Supervisor Compton stated that in his opinion public uti lities should be
required to submit a plan and recommended no action be taken.
In response to a question, the County Engineer advised that he personally
did not think the County should exempt one of its departments from the provisions
of the Soi 1 Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance.
The Supervisors took no action on the matter.
IN RE: APPOINTMENT - ROANOKE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
On recommendation of Chairman Myers, Supervisor Compton moved that Mr.
Thomas M. Hufford be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert L. Miley
as the Catawba District representative on the Roanoke County Planning Commission,
which term expires January 8, 1978.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
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IN RE: COUNTY RECREATION POLICY
Mr. Houston Dooley, member of the North Roanoke Recreation Club, appeared
before the Board regarding the policy relating to non-County residents participatin
in County athletic programs. Mr. Dooley advised that he had recently been annexed
into the City and thanked the County for allowing annexed citizens to pay tuition
to remain in County Schools.
Mr. Dooley requested the Board to give consideration to allowing annexed
children to remain in the North Roanoke Recreation Club and participate in the
County recreation program. Mr. Dooley advised that he was told that after football
season for this year was completed, they would no longer be allowed to participate.
Mr. C. Darrell Shell, Director of Parks and Recreation, advised the Super-
visors that under the present pol icy no one outside the boundaries of Roanoke Count
would be al lowed to participate in County athletic programs after the end of foot-
ball/soccer 1977 season. He further stated that the County presently has more
than it can handle and if the Board sets a precedent for one, it should set a
precedent for all.
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Mr. John McGuirt, President of North Recreation Club, stated that the Club
only wants to keep the members that they have, no new members would be admitted.
Supervisor Johnson moved that the request be taken under consideration and
continued to the November 9 Board meeting. The motion was adopted by the unanimous
voice vote of the members present.
I IN RE: EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:35 p.m., on motion
vote, the Supervisors went into
estate and personnel.
of Supervisor Compton and the following recorded
Executive Session to discuss matters involving real
AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
At 10:05 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center and on the
motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the members present,
the Board reconvened in open session.
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1902 AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A LEASE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE AND ELLIOTT BUICK, INC. PROVIDING FOR THE
RENTAL OF CERTAIN SPACE FOR THE STORAGE OF COUNTY VOTING MACHINES
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WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors has recognized the urgent need for
temporary central storage space to store the County voting macoines presently held
in different locations throughout the County and has budgeted funds for this pur-
pose; and
WHEREAS, the County Executive has negotiated a lease agreement providing
for the rental of storage space in a building situate at the rear of 1735 West
Main Street in the City of Salem; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors is of the opion that it would be
in the best interest of the County to enter into said lease agreement for a term of
one (1) year at a monthly rental to the County of $187.50 to be paid in advance of
each month; with heat, electricity, all taxes, and fire and hazard insurance for
the premises to be paid by the lessor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roano e
County that said Board hereby approves the entering into of a lease agreement betw n
the County of Raonoke and Elliott Buick, Inc.; said lease agreement providing for
the rental by the County of 1,500 square feet of storage space for County voting
machines in a building situate at the rear of 1735 West Main Street in the City of
Salem; the rental of said space to be $187.50 per month to be paid in advance of
each month; with heat, electricity, all taxes, and fire and hazard insurance for
the premises to be paid by the lessor, said lease to be in a form acceptable to
the County Attorney.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Executive is hereby authorized to
execute said lease agreement on behalf of the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
None
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
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The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Dodson and the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Myers
NAYS: ~ne
ABSENT: Mr. Tompkins
This concluded the business before the Board at this time, and on motion of
Supervisor Compton and the unanimous voice vote of the members present, the meeting
was adjourned at 10:06 p.m.
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