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Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic
Salem, Virginia
May 25, 1976
7:00 p.m.
Center
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, met this day in open
session at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, this being
the fourth Tuesday and the second regular meeting of the nonth.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chainnan May w. Jolmson, Vice-Chairman E. Deal Tanpkins,
R. Wayne Corrpton, C. Lawrence Dodson and Robert E. Myers.
Chainnan Jolmson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and recognized
Reverend H. Starke Cauthorn, New Hope Presbyterian Church, who offered the invoca-
tion. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given in unison.
On motion of Supervisor ToI:rg?kins and the unanirrous voice vote of the Board,
the minutes of the regular meeting of May 11, 1976 and the adjourned meeting of
May 12, 1976 were approved as spread.
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF WILLIAM C. HALE FOR A SPECIAL :
EXCEPTION TO PARK A M)BILE HCME ON A 6. 26 ACRE :
TRACT LOCATED ON A PRIVATE DRIVE ON THE NORI'H :
SIDE OF ux.::H HAVEN DIRVE, 0.6 MILE WEST OF :
BELLE HAVEN ROAD IN THE GREEN RIDGE AREA :
(RENEWAL) :
APPROVED
In relation to the above request, Mr. Hale was present at the hearing.
Mrs.
E. R. AIros, adjoining property o..vner, raised a question on whether Mr. Hale was
planning to nove the nobile h<JI'lE closer to his property line. Mrs. AIros stated
that she had no objection providing the nobile hare is not moved from its present
site. Mr. Dennis Vandergrift, adjoining property o..vner, also inquired if Mr. Hale
had plans to nove the nobile home. Mr. Hale advised that he had no intention of
noving the nobile h<JI'lE. He further advised that two of his sons used the nobile
h<JI'lE for sleeping quarters only.
This concluded the public hearing, and Supervisor Myers noved that the re-
newal application of William C. Hale be approved subject to the provisions of the
County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to nobile h<JI'lEs.
The notion was adopted by the follONing recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Corrpton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Torrpkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS: None
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF JO ANN R. STOUT FOR A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HCME ON A 'IWO ACRE
TRACT LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE
701, 0.6 MILE WEST OF STATE ROUTE 706 IN THE
TROUT CREEK AREA
APPROVED
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Supervisor Myers moved that the application of Jo Arm R. Stout be approved
subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile
horres .
The motion was adopted by the follewing recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Canpton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tanpkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
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Mrs. Stout was present at the hearing. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
RENEWAL APPLICATION OF JACK LEE AND NONA WRAY
HATCHER FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE
HCME ON A 4.68 ACRE TRACT CWNED BY IlJTHER E. WRAY
AND ILX:A'IED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF STA'IE ROUTE 617
(PITZER ROAD), 0.2 MILE WEST OF STA'IE ROUTE 936
IN THE COOPERS COVE AREA
APPROVED
Supervisor 'Ibmpkins moved that the renewal application of Jack Lee and Nona
Wray Hatcher be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance
as it pertains to mobile homes.
The motion was adopted by the follewing recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Canpton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
Mrs. Hatcher was present at the hearing. There was no opposition.
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NO'IE: Applicants have been granted variances since mobile home will be
located 40 feet from Pitzer Road and 40 feet from the east side
property line, will not be occupied by landcwner and an existing
dwelling on the land.
IN RE:
REQUEST OF BONNIE B. HALL FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION
TO OPERA'IE A BEAUTY SHOP IN THE RESIDENCE WHICH
SHE PROPOSED TO PURCHASE IOCA'IED AT 3235 RASMONT
ROAD, S.W. PURSUANT' TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION
21-1 OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE PERI'AINING TO HCME
OCCUPATION
DENIED
In relation to the above request, Mrs. Hall was present at the hearing.
Approxima.tely twenty area residents appeared in opposition. Mrs. Ernest E.
Wilbourne, spokesman for the group, presented a petition containing 63 signatures
opposing the request. The main objection was the increased flew of traffic on
Route 1637, which is a narrew and not easily accessible road. Mrs. Hall stated
that she would work mainly on weekends since she only had nineteen regular custo-
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rrers. Mrs. Hall further stated that there would be no more than three cars at an
given tirre and the cars would park in her driveway, not on the road. ~1r. William
L. Wood, resident of Ledgewood Avenue, stated that he wanted the neighborhood to
remain residential. Mr. M. B. King, area resident, opposed the probable traffic
congestion brought about due to the poor condition of Route 1637.
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This concluded the public hearing, and Supervisor Dodson moved that the re-
quest of Bonnie B. Hall be denied since this proposed use of the land would be
inCOIrq?atible with the surrounding area and the traffic capability of adjacent
streets.
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The rrotion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING:
Mr. Johnson
IN RE:
ROUI'E 1637
The County Attorney was directed to prePare the necessary papers for forward-
ing to the Highway Deparbrent requesting that priority be given for improvements
to Route 1637.
IN RE:
PETITION OF ANDREW J. AND VIffiINIA H. ROBERTSON
FOR REZONING APPROXIMATELY ONE ACRE OF LAND
LCX:1\TED AT THE INTERSECTION OF VALLEY FORGE AVENUE
(ROUI'E 1602) AND BRAMBLE'IDN AVENUE (ROUI'E 221),
BEING I.DT 29, BLCX:K 5, MOUNT VERNON HEIGHTS SUBDIVI -:
SION FROM B-2 'ID M-l SO THAT THE PRESENT BUSINESS
(ROBERrSON SHEET METAL COMPANY) MAY BE EXPANDED
FINAL ORDER
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WHEREAS, this Board, after giving careful consideration to said petition and
to said recOIlltEndation after hearing evidence touching on the merits of the said
proposed amendnent to the County Zoning Ordinance, being of the opinion that said
County Zoning Ordinance should be arrended as requested in said petition and as
recorrnrended by said Planning Carrmission.
NCW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED and ORDERED that at this meeting of the Board
of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held on the 25th day of May, 1976, the
said County Zoning Ordinance be, and the sarre is hereby arrended so as to reclassif
the property described in said petition from Business District B-1 to Industrial
District M-l in order that said property might be rrore fully and reasonably used,
the said property lying and being located in the County of Roanoke, State of
Virginia, and rrore particularly described as follows, to-wit:
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BEGINNING at a point on the southeast corner of the intersection
of Valley Forge Avenue and U. S. Route 221; thence south 54 degs.
55' E. 60.8 feet to an iron; thence south 35 degs. 5' W. 153.90
feet to an iron; thence north 67 degs. 31' 20" W. 6.55 feet to a
point; thence north 10 degs. 20' E. 146.99 feet to a point; thence
north 54 degs. 15' E. 25.25 feet to the place of Beginning; and
containing less than one acre and being all of Lot 29, Section 5,
according to the map of Mount Vernon Heights, which is of record
in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roa.noke County,
Virginia, in Plat Book 2, page 67;
EXCEPT, however, a small triangular portion thereof conveyed to
the Cornronwealth of Virginia by deed dated August 3, 1953, of
record in Deed Book 494, page 532, of the records of the aforesaid
Clerk's Office.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED and ORDERED that the Clerk of this Board shall forth-
with certify a copy of this resolution and order to the Secretary of the Plannin
Corrmission of Roanoke County, Virginia, and a copy to J. Thomas MeadONs, Jr.,
Attorney for the Petitioners.
The foregoing order was adopted on rrotion of Supervisor Tc:mpkins and the
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follONing recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Corrpton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tc:mpkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
In relation to the above request for rezoning, Mr. J. Thanas MeadONs, Jr.
Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioners. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
PETITION OF DONALD J. AND CHARImTE H. RIDENHOUR
FOR REZONING PROPERrY lOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF THE INTERSECTION OF PETERS CREEK ROAD (ROUTE
117) AND WILLIAMSON ROAD (ROUTE 11) FRCM R-l TO
B- 2 SO THAT A SHOPPING CEN'IER MAY BE CONSTRUCTED
THEREON.
In relation to the above request for rezoning, Mr. Ridenhour was present at
the hearing. Mr. W. H. Vest, resident of Indian Road, spoke in opposition to the
request and sul::Initted a petition signed by 10 area residents opposing the rezonin
objecting to the possibility of the opening up of Indian Road which is nON a dead
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end street and requesting that this section of Williamson Road be improved before
any further development is considered.
Supervisor Myers rroved that the petition of Donald J. and Charlotte H.
Ridenhour be referred back to the Planning Corrmission to allow rrore citizen
input.
The rrotion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tc:mpkins, Mrs . Johnson
NAYS:
None
ABSTAINING:
Mr. Corrpton
IN RE:
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1512 AMENDING THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE BY THE
ADDITION OF A NEW" CHAPTER NUMBERED 20.1 AND ENTITLED WATER UTILITY CODE,
THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS AMENDMENT TO BE MAY 25, 1976
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors deems certain amendments to the Roanoke
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County Code to be necessary in the best interests of the health, safety and gen-
eral welfare of the citizens of Roanoke County ~ and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Intention to amend the Roanoke County Code as proposed,
and Public Hearing thereof, have been advertised and posted in accordance with la .
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NCW', THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke
County, that the Roanoke County Code be amended as follows:
CHAPTER 20.1
WATER UTILITY CODE
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ARTICLE I - AIMINISTRATION
Sec. 20.1-1. Definitions.
For the Purr:Dses of this chapter, the following words or phrases shall have
the following rreanings:
Applicant. The individual, group of individuals, partnership, finn, associa
tion, institution, corporation, political subdivision or agency making applicatio
for the establishrrent of a new water system or expansion of an existing water
system.
Carplex. More than three single-family dwelling units.
Connection. A tap into the water distribution main for the Purr:Dse of suppl
ing water to a potential user.
Connection Fee. A charge payable to the County or authorized representative
for connection to a County water system.
Connector. The person connecting or connected to a water system.
Director. The County Utility Director or designated representative.
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Housing developnent or complex. Shall include but not be limited to multi-
family units, apartrrents, rrobile hare sites.
Multi-family units. Two or rrore single-family units in one structure.
Potable water. Water which does not contain pollution, contamination, exces
sive minerals or infection, and is considered satisfactory for danestic consump-
tion.
Single-family residential units. A group of rooms, including cooking accano-
dations, occupied as a single housekeeping unit.
Subdivision. As defined in Section 17-1 Definitions.
Supply. Water from subsurface and surface sources or water from the extensi
of an existing water system.
Water main. A conduit or conduits used for the Purr:Dse of conveying water
from a supply to a point where an individual user may make connection for service
or to a dead end.
Water system. All well lots, wells or other supply, pumping stations, treat-
rrent plants, water mains, and sotrage facilities , valves, fire hydrants, and all
other appurtenances, excluding the private individual water service lines from the
property side of the water meter to its destination.
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Sec. 20.1-2. Utility Director.
The utility director shall have the general management and control of the
water works and the properties appertaining thereto. The director shall be
responsible for maintenance of plans and existing records.
Sec. 20.1-3. Penalty for violation.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars,
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($25.00), nor more than five hundred dollars, ($500.00), or by imprisonment in
jail for not less than thirty days nor more than six months, or by both, and each
day's violation shall be a separate offense. The County may apply to an appro-
priate court for an injunction or other legal process to prevent or stop any prac
tice in violation of this chapter.
Sec. 20.1-4. Exception.
This chapter shall not apply to any water system serving twenty five (25) or
less individuals or, in the case of residential consumers, to fifteen (15) or les~
connections at the time of the adoption of the chapter.
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ARTICLE II - WATER SYSTEMS
Sec. 20.1-5. Extension of existing water system and developnent of new water
systems.
A. No applicant shall supply water in the County until the water system has
been approved by the director. Should any water system be disapproved by the
director, written notice of the reasons therefore shall be given to the applicant
If no action is taken wi thin ninety (90) days from the date the application is
filed with the County, then such application shall be deemed to be approved.
B. 1. Where an applicant has previously established a water system and pro
poses to expand said system in the County, the applicant shall, prior to approval
agree to either:
(a) Where an existing supply exists, sell water to the County for a
specified rate, convey to the County the new system, exclusive of any supply or
storage facility together with appurtenant real estate, at no cost to the County,
convey at the cost of construction, the expanded supply and storage facility to-
gether with appurtenant real estate and pay a connection fee in accordance with
the schedule of current charges for initial water connections; or
(b) Where a new supply is to be developed, build and convey to the
County at no cost, the complete internal distribution system within the area to
be served, convey to the County at cost all well lots on which are located exist-
ing wells utilized in the system, wells or other supply, treabnent plant, storage
facilities and all appurtenant real estate. The County shall have the option to
participate with the applicant in developing a new supply by paying one-half the
cost of drilling, test pumping and chemical analysis, said costs to be reimbursed
to the applicant from connection fees if the supply is determined by the director
to be adequate for County use. The County shall pay all costs in developing
sotrage facilities. The applicant shall pay a connection fee in accordance with
the schedule of current charges for initial water connections.
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In either (a) or (b) above, the applicant shall convey the established water
system to the County if the parties can concur on a fail market value for said
system. Should the parties be unable to agree on said value, the County reserves
the right of condemnation of the established water system.
(c) In lieu of (a) and (b) above, the applicant may convey, at no cost
to the County, the existing water system, the original supply, and the new water
system which will serve the expanded area and pay a connection fee equal to the
actual cost of the meter or meters.
B. 2. Where an applicant desires to establish a new water system for areas
within the County which are served by the County or not served at all, the appli-
cant shall, prior to approval, agree to either:
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(a) Extend mains and laterals to connect with the existing County-ownec
water system at no expense to the County and provide sufficient storage for this
purpose, which storage facility shall meet State standards, or provide a complete
water system to serve the new area, convey the water distribution system within
said new area to the County at no cost, and convey all supply and treabnent
facili ties and other appurtenances to the County at cost and pay the existing
connection fee.
(b) Construct and convey at no cost to the County, the water distribu-
tion system within the area to be served, convey all supply and treabnent faciliti"'s
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and other appurtenances to the County at cost, and participate with the County in
developing a new well by paying one-half the cost of drilling, test purrping and
chemical analysis, said cost to be reimbursed to applicant from connection fees if
the supply is determined by the director to be adequate for County use and pay
connection fees in accordance with the schedule of current charges for initial
water connections. The County shall pay all costs incurred in developing storage
facilties.
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(c) In lieu of (a) and (b) above, the applicant may convey, at no cost
to the County, the new water system which will serve the expanded area and pay a
connection fee equal to the actual cost of the meter or meters.
The requirements contained in paragraphs 1 and 2 above may be waived by the Board.
Sec. 20.1-6. Information to be sham on application and approval of plans for
water systems - Exception.
Except as hereafter noted, the application for a new water system or for the
extension of an existing water system shall be made in writing, shall state in
detail the tyPe of water supply, the number, nature and location of connections
proposed to be served and shall be accanpanied by scale drawings showing location
and capacity of purrping stations, treatment plans and storage facilities, and pipe
sizes and materials of the proposed water distribution facilities; including mains
valves, fire hydrants, and other appurtenances together with such other informatio
as the director may require.
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It shall be unlawful for any person to begin construction of a water system
in a new sulxlivision or expansion of a water system in an existing sulxlivision,
housing developnent or canplex prior to sul:roission and approval of the plans for
the water system therein having been obtained fran the director. No new water
system or extension of an existing water system in the County serving or being
capable of serving three or more living units shall be operated until all provi-
sions of this chapter are ccmplied with by the applicant, except when such system
is in an agricultural zone where the total developnent will consist of less than
15 units or in residentially zoned areas with lot minimums of 40,000 square feet
and 150 foot road frontage and the total developnent will be less than 15 lots.
Sec. 20.1-7. Water systems - Conditions of application and agreerrent.
All applications for a new water system or an extension of an existing water
system as defined in Section 1 of this chapter shall comply with the following
requirements:
(a) At the time of the filing of plans for approval of a water system,
the applicant shall pay a filing fee of $25.00.
(b) The applicant shall furnish to the Board a certified check in the
amount of the estimated cost of construction or a bond, with surety satisfactory
to the Board, in an anount sufficient for and conditional upon the construction of
such water system, or a contract for the construction of such water system and the
contractor's bond, with like surety, in like amount and so conditional.
(c) Upon completion of the water system, two sets of as-built plans
shall be furnished to the director showing sizes and locations of all water lines,
valves and accessories. A defect bond amounting to 10% of the cots of constructio
of the water system shall be provided to cover the first full year of operation of
the water system.
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Sec. 20.1-8. Water systems - capacity to serve.
The water system shall have the following minimum of standards:
(a) Pressure - The system shall maintain a minimum pressure of not less than
twenty-five pounds per square inch at all points of delivery, without reducing
service to any other customer below these requirements. The maximum pressure
shall not exceed eighty pounds per square inch, unless authorized by the director.
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(b) Quantity - The water supply shall be capable of providing a minimum of
0.5 gallons per minute per equivalent residential connection, in accordance with
State regulations.
(c) Quality - The water shall be potable water and meet State regulations.
Sec. 20.1-9. Water systems - well supply.
Wells shall meet State regulations existing as of the date of construction.
All wells shall be Class I or II wells. Location of all wells shall be shawn on
plan of the system. Each well shall have minimum 1/4" air line set to the depth
of the purrp. A low water level control shall be provided. A 48-hour purrp test
shall be required on all wells.
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Sec. 20.1-10. Water systems - storage.
Storage shall be in accordance with the State regulations. Storage tanks
shall be located as shawn on a plan of the system.
Sec. 20.1-11. Water systems - water mains, valves, hydrants, fittings and
accessories.
All mains, valves, hydrants, fittings and accessories shall be designed to
withstand a normal working pressure of not less than 150 Ibs. per square inch and
shall conform to the specifications of the AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION, Stat
Regulations and Roanoke County specifications and standards adopted by the Board
and in effect at the time of approval.
(a) Mains - Mains shall be six inch inside diameter except in the case of
dead end streets or where used parallel to six inch mains or larger mains located
wi thin the same street or right of way. In no case shall any water main be less
than four inch inside diameter. No water main serving one or rrore fire hydrants
shall be less than six inch inside diameter. Installation of hydrant on existing
lines of inside diameter less than six inches must be approved by the director.
All dead end water mains shall have adequate blow-off valves or fire hydrants at
the ends thereof in accordance with the specifications and standards. Autanatic
air-relief valves shall be installed at the high points of water mains where
accumulation of air may interfere with the flow.
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(b) Valves - All valves shall open to the left. Each valve shall be acces-
sible for operation with standard valve key through a valve box extending to the
ground surface.
(c) Fire hydrants - Hydrants shall have two 2 1/2 inch nozzles and one
4 1/2 inch purrper nozzle. Nozzle caps shall be provided with suitable gaskets to
provide a tight seal with the nozzles. Said caps shall be securely chained to th
barrel of the hydrants. Cap nuts shall have the same dimensions as the operating
nut of the hydrant. The size of the main valve opening of the hydrant shall be
not less than four and one half inches. The hydrant shall connect to a six inch
branch pipe line in which is located an isolating gate valve. Hydrant shall be
located not rrore than twelve feet from the edge of the pavement unless authorized
by director. In water systems serving subdivisions, fire hydrants shall be in-
stalled so that there will be at least one hydrant within 400 feet of the center
of the front property line of each lot served by said system. Hydrants shall be
located at street intersections, if possible.
Sec. 20.1-12. Taking water from fire hydrants.
A permit shall be required prior to taking any water from a fire hydrant
awned, maintained and serviced by the County. The permit may be obtained at the
utility office. The fee for said permit shall be $5.00 per load, and each load
shall not exceed 5,000 gallons. Any violation of this section will be grounds
for revoking the permit. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed
to require an established fire company to secure such permit.
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Sec. 20.1-13. Water systems - installation of water mains, valves, hydrants,
fittings and accessories.
All installations and materials shall be in accordance with the AMERICAN
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WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION specifications, State Regulations and Roanoke County Speci
fications and Standards together with any special supplementary instructions issue
by the rranufacturers of the equipment being installed. Mains shall be installed
with a minimum of three feet of earth cover. Each meter one inch or less in size
shall be installed in a yoke or meter setter with a valve at the supply and dis-
charge end and branch pieces for double meter settings shall be used wherever
possible. Meter boxes shall be set at least 24 inches deep and shall be level
with the top of the finished grade.
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Sec. 20.1-14. Water systems - testing of water mains.
All water main joints, valves and fittings shall be tested under normal opera
ting water pressure and all leaks corrected before the joints, valves and fittings
are covered. If the director determines it is necessary to cover any such mains
or portions thereof before such test, he shall prescribe an acceptable test which
shall be made by the holder of the permit. Disinfection and bacteriological test-
ing shall be in accordance with State regulations.
Sec. 20.1-15. Water systems - notice of construction.
The applicant shall notify the utility office of the proposed installation of
any water main or facilities at least 24 hours prior to commencement of construc-
tion of such main or facilities.
ARI'ICLE III - CDUNTY WATER SYSTEM
Sec. 20.1-16. Buildings to be connected to County water system:
Exceptions; Penalty for failure to connect.
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Except as provided below, all occupied buildings located within the County on
lots having less than 40,000 square feet, less than 150 foot road frontage where
the CountY-ONned water system is at the lot line, or wi thin a street or easement
adjoining said lot line, shall be connected with such system. The connection fee
shall be in accordance with the current schedule of charges for initial water
connections. The ONner or tenants occupying such buildings shall use the County-
owned system for water consurred or used in and about the premises on which such
buildings are located. The provisions of this section shall not apply to occupied
buildings located on lots utilizing a water supply in existence at the time this
chapter is adopted. Should the owner of the water system desire to replace such
water supply or should he desire to make repairs exceeding 25% of the replacement
cost of the entire water system, said owner shall conform to the requirements of
this chapter.
Sec. 20.1-17. Defacing, etc., waterworks property; illegal use of water.
No person shall deface or injure any house, well, valve wheel, fire plug or
other fixture connected with or pertaining to the water system. No person shall
tamper with or place any material on the meter, meter box or valve of a water
main or service pipe, or obstruct access to any fixture connected with the water
system, or reroc>ve, open or injure any pipe, fire hydrant, meter, meter box or
valve. The owner of the premises shall be responsible for the water obtained
illegally from the owner's service connection.
Sec. 20.1-18. Periods of water storage - control of water use by director.
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From the effective date of this chapter, the director is hereby authorized to
declare emergencies in any or all areas supplied by the County affecting the use 0
water during any period in which, in his opinion, there is a water shortage. In
declaring such emergency, the director shall imnediately post a written notice of
emergency at the front door of the Courthouse and at three prominent places in the
aforesaid areas.
Sec. 20.1-19. Same - limitations upon water use.
It shall be unlawful for any person, whose water supply is furnished from a
County-owned or County-operated water system, during any declaredemergency, to
water or sprinkle lawns, gardens, or to use water for any purpose not reasonably
essential to health during the period of time for which such emergency has been
declared.
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Sec. 20.1-20. Right of entry of service main.
Every person occupying any parcel of land served by a County water system
shall permit authorized agents of the County to enter upon such parcel of land at
reasonable hours to read ITeters, examine the service pipe, ITeter or other appara-
tus and to take up, repair or remove the SaITe.
Sec. 20.1-21. Connector may have access to other taps at time of disrepair.
Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the occupant of a parcel of land sup-
plied by a County water system fran having, when his service pipe is in disrepair,
the use of water from another parcel of land supplied by a County water system
with the permission of the occupant thereof. Access to other taps of the County
water system shall be limited to seven days. The director may, at his discretion,
extend this Period of tiITe if necessary.
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Sec. 20.1-22. Water ITeters - location - exception.
All connections shall be ITetered. Except as noted belCM, all meters shall bE
located in the public right of way. Meters, when not located in the public right
of way, shall, in all cases, be set in locations approved by the director. Shoulc
the location of the ITeter on public or private property be changed at the request
of the CMner, the entire cost of making such change shall be paid by such CMner.
Sec. 20.1-23. Interruption of water service.
No person shall be entitled to a refund for any interruption of water ServiCE.
The director shall have the right to interrupt water service to make repairs or
additions to pipes and meters.
Sec. 20.1-24. Meter not to be moved, etc., except by authroized person.
No Person shall disconnect the pipe or rrove or disturb a water meter without
authorization from the director.
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Sec. 20.1-25. OWner of premises responsible for steam, etc., damage to meter.
The cost of replacements or repairs of a ITeter, resulting fran damage caused
by hot water or steam from a boiler, shall be paid by the CMner of the premises.
If the cost is not paid within ten days fran the date of mailing the bill, the
director shall cause the water service for the premises to be turned off. It
shall be the duty of the director to investigate and determine in each case the
responsibility for the damage and the cost of the renewal or repairs.
Sec. 20.1-26. Meter to be set by director; responsibility for charges.
All meters shall be set by the director and shall be the property of the
County. No ITeter shall be set until proper application has been made and approved
by the director. The applicant shall be responsible for payment of all charges.
The connection fee shall be payable prior to the County setting the meter.
Sec. 20.1-27. Water rates.
The follCMing rates and charges for water services shall apply where water
service is provided by the County:
RESERVED
Sec. 20.1-28. Meters to be read at least every three rronths; estimation of
consurrption; billing and collecting.
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The director shall cause to be inspected and read at least once every three
rronths all meters metering water supplied to consumers. The director shall have
the authority to estimate usage if he determines that a meter reading cannot be
obtained. Water bills shall be paid at the utility office or at such other places
designated by the director. All deposits or advance payments for water, refunds
to depositors of advance payments or other refunds on account of errors shall be
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made at the utility office. Bills shall be due and payable before the first of
the ITOnth follCMing receipt of the bill.
Sec. 20.1-29. ConSlID1er to be charged for all water shawn on rreter - exception.
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All water passing through a rreter shall be charged for, whether or not used,
provided, hCMever, where leaks occur in water pipes or rretered services, and the
owner, agent or tenant shall have pranptly made all necessary repairs, the direc-
tor may rebate the arrount in excess of double the arrount of the average ITOnthl y
bill for the premises. Such average ITOnthl y bill shall be detennined by averaging
ITOnthl y bills for the preceding six ITOnths.
Sec. 20.1-30. Charges when rreter is inoperative.
In the event a water rreter fails to register properly for any cause, and the
conSlID1er has received the usual or necessary supply of water during the time of
such failure of the meter to register, the consumer shall be billed for such
arrount as is shawn to be the average ITOnthl y arrount of water conslID1ed on his pre-
mises for the preceding six ITOnths or a longer period, as detennined by the
director.
Sec. 20.1-31. OVerdue bills - tennination of service for nonpayrrent; fee for
resuming service after tennination.
If a bill for water shall remain unpaid for thirty days after the receipt of
the quarterly or ITOnthl y bill, the supply of water shall be stopped to the pre-
mises. payrrent of delinquent charge and a turn-on service charge of fifteen
dollars payable in advance, shall be mde prior to service being restored.
Sec. 20.1-32. When water is to be turned off.
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The water shall be turned off when necessary for the protection of the water
system or when a recognized cross-connection is discovered and corrective action
is not taken in accordance with director's instructions.
Sec. 20.1-33. Connector's responsibility upon ITOving from premises.
When the connector using water intends to ITOve, he shall give the director at
least three day's notice. Any person vacating any premises without paying his
water bill shall not have water service initiated at any new premises until the
arrount so due from him shall have been paid.
This amendrrent to take effect on May 25, 1976.
On ITOtion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the follCMing recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Canpton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tanpkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
In relation to the Water utility Ordinance, Mr. Edward A. Natt, County
Attorney, appeared on behalf of the County. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
WATER UTILITY CODE
Supervisor Tanpkins ITOved that Mr. William Louis Rossie, Jr. , Executive
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Director of the Roanoke County Public Service Authority, be the County's desig-
nated representative to enforce the Water utility Code until such tine as a
utility Director is appointed.
The ITOtion was adopted by the unaniITOus voice vote of the Board.
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IN RE:
GLENVAR FIELDS
Supervisor Myers rrovedto grant the request of the Glenvar Youth Booster Cl
to name the new fields in the Glenvar area "Shamrock Field" and "Whitt's Field".
The rrotion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
BINGO PERMIT RENEWAL - CAVE SPRING LIONS CLUB
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Supervisor Tompkins rroved that the application of the Cave Spring Lions Club
for renewal of their bingo penuit be approved to becane effective June 1, 1976 fo
a period of one year.
The rrotion was adopted by the follo.ving recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
BINGO PERMIT RENEW'AL - NORI'H ROANOKE RECREATION CLUB
Supervisor Myers rroved that the application of the North Roanoke Recreation
Club for renewal of their bingo penuit be approved effective this date for a peri
of one year.
The rrotion was adopted by the follo.ving recorded vote:
NAYS:
None
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AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
IN RE:
PROPOSAL FOR APPOINIMENT OF SCHOOL BOARD MEHBERS
Mrs. J. Ronald Beck of the League of Wanen Voters appeared before the Board
and presented a proposal for the appointment of School Board members, which pro-
posal is filed with the minutes of this meeting.
Supervisor Dodson rroved that the proposal be referred to the County Attorney
for investigation and study and report back to the Board for its consideration.
The rrotion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
ITEMS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
On the rrotion of Supervisor Tompkins and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the following petition was this date received, filed and referred to the
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Planning Comuission for recamnendation.
Petition of Branch and Associates, Inc. for rezoning three
tracts of land containing a total of 8.91 acres located on
the east and west sides of State Route 778, north of Inter-
state 81 in the vicinity of Dixie Caverns from A-l to M-2 in
order to construct a new equiprrent dealer location.
The following reports sul::mi tted by the County Executive were for the infonna-
tion of the Supervisors and are filed with the minutes of this meeting:
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Recycling of Waste Materials
Departmental Activities Reports - April, 1976
208 Area-Wide Waste Water Management Plan
IN RE:
NOI'ICE OF INTENI'ION TO ADOPT SECTION 20.1-27 OF THE ROANOKE
COUNI'Y CODE ESTABLISHING A SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES FOR
WATER SERVICE AND FOR INITIAL WATER CONNECTIONS AND OI'HER
CHARGES REIATED THERETO.
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that a public
hearing be held on June 17, 1976 at 2:00 p.m. at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic
Center at which time it will be moved that the Roanoke County Code be amended by
adopting Section 20.1-27 establishing a schedule of rates and charges for water
service and for initial water connections and other charges related thereto.
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 World News, a newspaper having a general circulation in Roanoke County.
Said proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon shall be published and
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posted at the front door of the Roanoke County Courthouse.
A copy of the proposed curendment is on file in the Clerk's Office of the
Circuit Court of Roanoke County and at the County Executive's office at 306A East
Main Street in Salem, Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the
Board.
IN RE:
1980 U. S. CENSUS
On recanmendation of the County Executive, Supervisor Tompkins moved that
Mr. Robert W. Hooper, County Planner, be designated as Roanoke County's liaison
officer with State and Federal officials in connection with the 1980 U. S. Census.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1513 AWARDING A CONTRACT IN THE AMJUNT OF
$15,530.20 FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF LIGHTS AT
THE ROANOKE COUNI'Y EDUCATIONAL CENTER BALLFIEIDS.
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WHEREAS, two bids were received and opened on May 18, 1976 at 10:00 a.m. in
the office of the Director of Finance; and
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $15,000.00 were included in the 1975-76 budge
for the project; and
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WHEREAS, the project will not be complete until 1976-77 fiscal year and the
Board desires to carry said funds over into said fiscal year to provide for said
lighting and to further provide the additional $530.20 required to comprise the
total cost of the project.
NClV, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
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that the bid of Davis H. Elliott Company, Inc. for the purchase and installation
lights at the Roanoke County Educational Center ballfields in the amount of
$15,530.20 be, and the same is hereby accepted, the County Executive to notify
the bidder of the acceptance of said bid and to complete the necessary purchase
order for said work.
. On rrotion of Supervisor Torrpkins and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1415 APPROVING A PROGRAM TO INSTALL LIGHTS AT THE
HIDDEN VAlJ.EY FIELD IN COOPERATION WITH THE CAVE SPRING SENIOR
LEAGUE .
WHEREAS, the Cave Spring Senior League has approached the Board of Superviso
organization on County property adjacent to the Hidden Valley Intermediate
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with a proposal to install lights on one of the new fields constructed by that
School; and
WHEREAS, this Board is of opinion that there exists a need for such lights
as a result of the elimination of the Cave Spring Junior High School lighted ball
fields due to the installation of permanent bleachers; and
WHEREAS, this Board is of opinion that, in order to take maximum advantage
of the contributions and donations promised for the construction and installation
of lights at the Hidden Valley field, it is in the best interests of the County
and of the Cave Spring Senior League to, rather than bid the project as a single
tiem, issue individual purchase orders for materials and labor as necessary for
the construction of said lights.
NClV, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
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that said Board hereby approves a program to install lights at Hidden Valley fiel
in cooperation with the Cave Spring Senior League, said program to provide that
the project will not be bid as a single item but will be accomplished by the
issuance of various purchase orders for materials and labor as necessary, which
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ma.terials and labor will be paid for by the County pursuant to standard purchasing
procedures of the County; the County reserving the right to approve any item prior
to canm:bnent therefor being ma.de by the Cave Spring Senior League.
On ITOtion of Supervisor Tanpkins and adopted by the following recorded vote: .
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AYES:
Mr. Canpton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tanpkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
1975 ANNUAL REPORTS
The County Executive distributed to the Supervisors the 1975 Annual Reports
for the County of Roanoke, which report is filed with the minutes of this meeting.
IN RE:
BUS SERVICE STUDY
Mr. Robert W. Hooper, County Planner, made a presentation to the Board regard
lng the feasibility of Roanoke County resuming bus service. Mr. Hooper's report
outlined his findings on the bus situation as it relates to the County. The
Supervisors commended Mr. Hooper for a thorough and infonnati ve report.
It was the consensus of the Board that no further action should be taken on
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providing bus service for County residents due to the limited number of canplains
received by Supervisors and staff members. Supervisor Tanpkins stated that the
service is still needed, especially for elderly citizens.
Supervisor Myers moved that the report on bus service be received and filed.
AYES:
Mr. Canpton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
Mr. Tanpkins
IN RE:
AMERICAN FREElJCM TRAIN
The County Executive advised the Board of City of Roanoke' s r~est for
Roanoke County to participate in bringining the AIrerican Freedan Train to the
Roanoke Valley. The Board took no action on this ma.tter, which indicates that
the County will not appropriate any funds towards this venture.
IN RE: CATV
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Supervisor Myers, the County Executive and County Attorney gave a verbal
up-to-date report on negotiations currently taking place with the City of Roanoke
and TCMTl of Vinton on changes proposed by the franchisee, Roanoke Valley Cable-
vision, Inc.
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It was the consensus of the Board for the County representatives to continue
to pursue negotiations with the other Valley jurisdictions for CATV in the RoanokE
Valley.
The report of the Director of Finance regarding Accounts Paid was for infor-
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mation of the Supervisors and is filed with the minutes of this meeting.
The Jail Report for the rronth of April, 1976, as suhnitted by the County
Sheriff, was received by the Board and is filed with the minutes of this meeting.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1515 REQUESTING THE APPROVAL OF THE STA'IE
COMPENSATION BOARD FOR THE REPIACEMENT OF ONE DEPUTY SHERIFF.
WHEREAS, under the recent guidelines established by the State Canpensation
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Board pursuant to the directive of the Governor relating to employment of person-
nel in constitutional offices, no replacement for individuals who resign may be
employed without the consent of the State Canpensation Board; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Sheriff/Corrections Officer James D. Mounts is resigning his
position as of June 15, 1976 and the Sheriff has requested that the Board of
Supervisors request approval for a replacement, in which request the Board concur! .
NeW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
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that said Board hereby requests the State Canpensation Board to approve the empl~-
ment of one deputy sheriff in the Roanoke County Sheriff's Deparbnent; said posi-
tion to be filled effective June 15, 1976; said deputy sheriff to replace Deputy
Sheriff/Corrections Officer Jarres D. Mounts, who is resigning his position as of
June 15, 1976.
BE IT FURI'HER RESOLVED that the Clerk transmit a certified copy of this
resolution to the State Canpensation Board.
On rrotion of Supervisor Torrpkins and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tanpkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
CITIZEN BI'IE BY CAT
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Supervisor Myers inquired and received explanation concerning citizen bite
by a cat.
IN RE:
FIRE INSEPCTOR
Supervisor Myers suggested that the position of Fire Inspector for the
County be eliminated. The County Executive advised that funds for said position
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were not included in the upcaning budget and therefore the position could not be
filled.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1516 APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
ADDITIONAL FACILITIES IN THE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM.
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WHEREAS, the voters of Roanoke County did on May 2, 1967 approve the issuance
of one million dollars of public library bonds to provide for the construction of I
certain library facilities in Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, by Court Decree entered September 18, 1969, the Circuit Court of
the County of Roanoke approved a revision of a construction program outlined in
said bond issue, said revision providing, arrong other things, for the use of
approxi.rrE.tely $250,000.00 "for expanding the aforesaid facilities or for additiona
facilities, books, equir:rnent and other materials in accordance with developing
needs and as jointly approved by the Roanoke County Library Board of Trustees and
the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, there remains at the present time approximately $130,000.00 of
available bond funds, which funds may be utilized in accordance with the language
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contained in said Court Decree; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has heretofore abolished the Roanoke County
Library Board of Trustees and therefore has the responsibility for making said
determination; and
WHEREAS, said Board, after study of the situation has determined that the
needs of the Roanoke County Library System include as a first priority the constru -
tion of a branch library in the Glenvar section of Roanoke County together with an
addition at the Hollins branch of the Roanoke County Library.
NCW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
that, in accordance with the Decree entered in the Circuit Court of the County of
Roanoke on September 18, 1969, it is hereby declared that the developing needs of
the library system of Roanoke County include as a first priority the construction
of a library facility in the Glenvar section of Roanoke County and concurrently
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therewith, the construction of an addition to the Hollins branch library.
BE IT FURl'HER RESOLVED by said Board that it hereby ccmnits the remaining
unexpended bond funds for the construction of the library in the Glenvar area, wi
the requisite remaining funds, together with funds for the addition to the Hollins
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Library, to be appropriated from other sources by the Board at the necessary time
On rrotion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tanpkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
AMENCMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION RESOLurION NO. 1517.
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On motion of Supervisor Myers, the General Appropriation Resolution of
Roanoke County adopted June 10, 1975, be and the same is hereby arrended as follow
to became effective May 25, 1976:
Expenditures - Addition
4300 - Public Library Bond Construction Fund
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601 - Glenvar Library: An additional appropriation of $130,000.00 is here-
by made from the Public Library Bond Construction Fund for the Period
ending June 30, 1976 for the function and purPOse hereinabove indicat
Unappropriated Balance - Deletion
4300 - Public Library Bond Construction Fund
999 - Available for Appropriation: A deletion of $130,000.00 is hereby mad
from the Public Library Bond Construction Fund's Unappropriated Balan e
for the period ending June 30, 1976 for the function and purpose here' n-
above indicated.
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Adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Hr. Myers, Mr. Tanpkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
At 9: 47 p.m., Supervisor Tompkins rroved that the Board go into Executive
Session to discuss matters involving real estate and litigation.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
None
At 10:07 p.m. the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center and on the rrotion
of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the Board re-
convened in open session.
This concluded the business before the Board at this time and on the motion
of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the meeting was
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adjourned at 10:08 p.m.
Chairman