11/23/1976 - Regular
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Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center
Salem, Virginia
November 23, 1976
7:00 P.M.
The Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County, Vir~nia, met this day
in open session at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, this
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being the fourth Tuesday and the second regular meeting of the month.
Members Present: Chairman May W. Johnson, Vice-Chairman E. Deal
Tompkins, R. Wayne Compton, C. Lawrence Dodson and Robert E. Myers.
Chairman Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and recognized
Reveredn William E. Knight, Windsor Hills United Methodist Church, who offered the
invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given in unison.
IN RE:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On the motion of Supervisor Tompkins and the unanimous voice vote of
the Board, the minutes of the regular meeting of November 9, 1976, were approved
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as spread.
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF CARLIE M. WRIGHT FOR A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A TWO-ACRE
TRACT PRESENTLY OWNED BY OLD DOMINION HOMES
(TO BE PURCHASED BY APPLICANT) AND LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 910, 0.5 MILE
WEST OF STATE ROUTE 778 IN THE DIXIE CAVERNS AREA
APPROVED
On a tie vote carried over from the November 9, 1976 Board meeting, the
Supervisors voted as follows on the application of Carlie M. Wright for a special
exception to park a mobile home subject to the provisions of the County Zoning
Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes:
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
Mr. Compton
Mr. Wright was present at the hearing. There was no opposition.
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NOTE:
Applicant has agreed to purchase at least one acre of the land on
which the mobile home is to be placed.
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IN RE:
RENEWAL APPLICATION OF TOMMY FERGUSON FOR A
SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON
A ONE-ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
ROUTE 220, APPROXIMATELY 0.09 MILE NORTH OF
ROUTE 615
APPROVED
Supervisor moved that the renewal application of Tommy Ferguson be
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approved effective this date subject to the provisions of the County Zoning
Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
Mr. Ferguson was present at the hearing. There was no opposition.
NOTE:
Applicant has been granted variance by Board of Zoning Appeals since
mobile home is located 34 feet from the northeast property line.
IN RE:
REQUEST OF MRS. DANNY M. ANDERSON FOR RENEWAL
OF A SPECIAL EXCEPTION GRANTED BY THE BOARD ON
NOVEMBER 25, 1975, TO OPERATE A ONE-CHAIR BEAUTY
SHOP IN HER HOME LOCATED AT 4209 WHITEHALL CIRCLE,
S.W. IN THE WINDSOR WEST SUBDIVISION
APPROVED
Supervisor Tompkins moved that the request of Mrs. Danny M. Anderson
be approved effective this date subject to the provisions of Section 21-1 of the
Roanoke County Code as it pertains to home occupation.
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The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
Mrs. Anderson was present at the hearing. There was no opposition.
NOTE:
Although the original permit was issued for a one-year period, the renew 1
was issued by the Board for an indefinite period.
IN RE:
PETITION OF RALPH E. KIRK ET UX FOR REZONING FROM
AGRICULTURAL A-I TO INDUSTRIAL M-l CERTAIN PROPERTY
LOCATED ON VIRGINIA SECONDARY ROUTE NO. 624, IN THE
CATAWBA MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT OF ROANOKE COUNTY,
CONTAINING 1.0 ACRE
FINAL ORDER
WHEREAS, Ralph E. Kirk et us did duly file their petition to change the
zoning classification of certain property owned by them and located on Virginia
Secondary Route No. 624, in the Catawba Magisterial District of Roanoke County,
containing 1.0 acre, more or less; and
WHEREAS, by order of this Board entered at its regular meeting on the l2t
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day of October, 1976, the proposed amendment was referred to the Planning Commis-
sion of Roanoke County for recommendation in accordance with Section 15.1-491 of
the Official Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of Roanoke County has certified a copy
to this Board of the resolution duly adopted by the Commission which said resolu-
tion recommends that said property be recalssified as "M-l"; and
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WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 19, 1976 on the proposed
amendment, after notice thereof was duly published in the "Roanoke World News", a
newspaper published in the City of Roanoke and having general circulation in the
County of Roanoke, under date of November 9, 1976 and November 16, 1976, as re-
quired by Section 15.1-431 of the said Code of Virginia, and duly certified by the
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publisher of said paper; and this Board having duly considered the same, it is
accordingly hereby ORDERED that the County Zoning Ordinance be, and the same is
hereby, amended to reclassify the above described property to Industrial "M-l".
It is further ordered that the Clerk of this Board forthwith certify a
copy of this order to the Secretary of the County Planning Commission and to any
other party in interest desiring a copy thereof.
The above resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Myers.
On recorded vote, the vote was as follows:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
REZONING OF A TRACT OF LAND LYING ON THE WESTERN
SIDE OF DEER BRANCH ROAD APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET
FROM ITS INTERSECTION WITH VIRGINIA 419
FINAL ORDER
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WHEREAS, this Board, after giving careful consideration to said petition
and to said recommendation after hearing evidence touching on the merits of the
said proposed amendment to the County Zoning Ordiance, being of the opinion that
said County Zoning Ordinance should be amended as requested in said petition and as
recommended by said Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED and ORDERED that at this meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, held on the 23rd day of November,
1976, the said County Zoning Ordinance be, and the same is hereby amended so as to
reclassify the property described in said petition from Residential District R-l to
Residential Estates, RE, in order that said property might be more fully and rea-
sonably used, the said property being located in the County of Roanoke, State of
BEGINNING, at a point on Deer Branch Road 300.10 feet, S. 440 33' 55" E;
thence 120.00 feet to a new division line S. 670 39' 40" W. to a point;
thence 240.00 feet S. nO 14' 40" W.; thence 153.55 feet S 440 20' 00"
W. to a point; thence 161.86 feet to a point on the same; thence contin-
uing in a Southerly direction 527.28 feet, S. 730 37' 40" W. to the
actual beginning point.
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Virginia, and more particularly described as follows, to-wit:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED and ORDERED that the Clerk of this Board shall
forthwith certify a copy of this resolution and order to the Secretary of the
Planning Commission of Roanoke County, Virginia, and a copy to Crush, Moran & Ward,
attorneys for the Petitioners.
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The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Myers and
on the recorded vote, the Supervisors voted as follows, to-wit:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
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IN RE:
ORDINANCE NO. 1663 AMENDING THE COUNTY CODE OF ROANOKE COUNTY BY CHANGING
THE FEES CHARGED FOR MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors of Roanoke County deems certain
amendments to the Roanoke County Code to be necessary in the best interests of the
health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Intention to amend the Roanoke County Code as pro-
posed, and Public Hearing thereon, have been advertised and posted in accordance
with law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County that the Roanoke County Code be amended as follows:
Section 10-41. Amount of license tax.
(a) On each and every automobile to which this article is applicable,
there shall be a tax of ten dollars per annum.
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(b) On each and every truck or trailer to which this article is appli-
cable, there shall be a tax per annum according to the following schedule:
Trucks
Gross Vehicle Weight
-0- to 4,000 lbs
4,001 to 8,000 lbs
8,001 to 11,500 lbs
11,501 to 15,500 lbs
15,501 to 19,500 lbs
19,501 to 29,500 lbs
29,501 to 39,500 lbs
39,501 and over
License Tax Per Annum
$10.00
$12.00
$15.00
$20.00
$25.00
$30.00
$35.00
$45.00
Trailers
-0- to 1,000 lbs
1,001 to 4,000 lbs
4,001 to 8,000 lbs
8,001 to 11,500 lbs
11,501 to 15,500 lbs
15,501 to 19,500 lbs
19,501 to 29,500 lbs
29,501 to 39,500 lbs
39,501 and over
$ 5.00
$10.00
$12.00
$15.00
$20.00
$25.00
$30.00
$35.00
$45.00
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(c) Motorcycles
$ 8.00
Section 10-43. Proration of tax.
Whenever any such license tax becomes assessable in any month after the
month in which the tax for the full year is assessable, the license tax shall be
prorated on a monthly basis with the tax due equal to 1/12 of the tax set out abovE
multiplied by the remaining number of months in the tax year from the date of re-
gistration of the vehicle in the applicant's name. Each license -ssued upon the
payment of the license tax thereon shall expire at the end of the license tax year
in which the same is issued.
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Section 10-47. Duplicate tags.
In the vent that any license plate issued under the provisions of this
chapter shall be lost or mutilated, or shall have become illegible, the person who
is entitled thereto shall make immediate application for and obtain a duplicate or
substitute therefor upon furnishing information of such fact satisfactory to the
Director of Finance, and upon payment of $1.00.
A new section to be added:
Section 10-49. Transfer of tags.
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In the event that any person desires to transfer any license plate
issued under the provisions of this chapter to another vehicle, said person shall
make application for such transfer to the Director of Finance of the County, who
shall transfer said license plat upon the payment of a fee of $1.00.
This amendment to take effect on January 1, 1977.
On motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the following recorded
vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
MAILING CHARGE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE LICENSES
Supervisor Myers moved that the Board concur with the recommendation of
the County's Director of Finance and dispense with the l5~ mailing charge used for
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handling purposes when persons pay by mail for motor vehicle licenses.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
ITEMS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
On the motion of Supervisor Tompkins and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the following petitions were this date received, filed, and referred to the
Planning Commission for recommendation:
Petition of Alfred N. Cook for rezoning from M-2 to RE approximately 6.3
acres located on the west side of State Route 603 along the northerly
boundary line of the Norfolk and Western Railway tracks, near u.S. Route
460 in the Bonsack area in order that the property may be subdivided for
residential purposes.
Petition of Friendship Manor Apartment Village Corporation for rezoning
of a two-acre tract of land located on the south side of Peters Creek
Road (Route 117), directly west of Burling School and being the northerl,
200 feet of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, R. E. Dillard Farm Subdivision, from
B-1 to B-2 so that a retain florist shop may be operated thereon.
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Petition of Dr. J. Michael Becker for rezoning from R-l to B-1 of New
Lot D and the northerly one-half portions of Lots 1, 2, 3, and 7, Map of
Grovelawn Subdivision, said subdivision located generally on the north
side of Colonial Avenue and between Route 419 and Manassas Drive so that
professional offices may be built and operated thereon.
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IN RE:
AUDIT REPORT - CIRCUIT COURT CLERK
On the motion of Supervisor Compton and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the Audit report for the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the calendar year
1975, as prepared by the State Auditor of Public Accounts, was this date received
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and filed.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1664 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH APPLA-
CHIAN POWER COMPANY PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
STREET LIGHTS
WHEREAS, the County Executive, in a report to the Board dated November
23, has advised the Board that Appalachian Power Company has prepared and sent to
the Board for approval a contract for street lighting in the County, said contract
being dated January 2, 1977, and to be for a term of ten (10) years; and
WHEREAS, the terms and conditions of said proposed contract are agreeable
to the Board and the Board desires to authorize the execution of said agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County that said Board hereby approves an agreement with Appalachian Power
Company providing for the installation and maintenance of street lights throughout
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Roanoke County for a term of ten (10) years commencing January 2, 1977, upon the
terms and conditions contained in the agreement presented to the Board this date.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman and the Clerk be and they are
hereby authorized and directed to execute said contract on behalf of the Board of
County Supervisors.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote;
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
FEDERAL GRANT - RENOVATION WORK ON COURTHOUSE AND OTHER FACILITIES
On the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the County Executive was directed and authorized to file an application for
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Federal funding under the new Public Works Employment Act for renovation work on
the Courthouse, sanitation headquarters, and water system improvements.
IN RE:
DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES REPORTS - OCTOBER, 1976
The departmental activities reports for the month of October, 1976, were
for information of the Supervisors, and are filed with minutes of this meeting.
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IN RE:
1977/78 BUDGET MANUAL
The Supervisors commented favorably on the 1977/78 Budget Manual for the
County of Roanoke, which manual was for information of the Board and is filed with
the minutes of this meeting.
IN RE:
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAYS
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In a report to the Board, the County Executive advised that Governor
Godwin has authorized State offices generally to close at 12:00 noon on Thursday,
December 23, and Thursday, December 30.
It was the consensus of the Board that since County employees are given
eleven paid holidays, no additional time off would be granted.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1665 APPROVING A CHANGE ORDER TO THE CONTRACT FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PENN FOREST/OAK GROVE WATER INTERCONNECTION
WHEREAS, the Board and the Public Service Authority have heretofore
authorized a contract with C. W. Johnson, Jr. Construction Company; and
WHEREAS, said company was said to construct a water transmission main in
Southwest County connecting the Penn Forest and the Oak Grove Water Systems; and
WHEREAS, the Public Service Authority has recommended that a change orde
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to said contract be approved; which change order would provide for the constructioI
of a 10-inch water transmission main from Starkey Wells 1 and 2 to the Penn Forest
tank at a cost of $31,417.20; and
WHEREAS, the Board is of opinion that said change order should be approvEd
in order to provide for the construction of said water transmission main.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County that said Board hereby authorizes and approves the execution of a
change order in the contract with C. W. Johnson, Jr. Construction Company for the
construction of the Penn Forest/Oak Grove water transmission main; said change
order to be in the amount of $31,417.20 and to provide for the construction of a
10-inch water transmission main from Starkey Wells 1 and 2 to the Penn Forest tank
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said change order would be in a form approved by the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by the following recorded vote
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
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IN RE:
MEETING WITH CITY OF ROANOKE
The County Executive advised the Board that the County was in receipt
of a communication from the City of Roanoke inviting the area governing bodies
for follow-up discussions on governmental cooperation. The meeting will be held on
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Monday, December 20, 1976 at 6:30 p.m. at the Roanoke Civic Center in Roanoke.
IN RE:
WASTE RECYCLING PROJECT AGREEMENT
The County Executive advised the Board that the County had received its
first check resulting from the recent waste recycling project agreement entered
into with the Roanoke Jaycees.
IN RE:
VACO/VML LEGISLATIVE BRIEFING
The County Executive reminded the Supervisors of the upcoming, annual
VACO/VML legislative briefing to be held at the Airport Holiday Inn on Wednesday,
December 8, 1976 at 5:30 p.m., during which important issues of State-local
concern will be discussed. He further noted that County and City officials from
throughout this area will be attending and urged the Board's attendance.
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IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Supervisor Myers moved that Mr. George E. Seib be reappointed to serve
as a member of the Roanoke County Industrial Development Authority effective this
date and ending on September 26, 1980.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1666 AMENDING AND REESTABLISHING THE TERMS OF THE MEMBERS
OF THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF ROANOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors has heretofore created an
Industrial Development Authority for Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to ratify and affirm the terms of the Members
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of said Board in order to insure compliance with all applicable state law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County that the terms of the Members of the Industrial Development Autho-
rity be, and they are hereby established so as to expire as hereinafter set out:
George R. Preas September 26, 1977
W. Darnall Vinyard September 26, 1977
Miller E. Petty September 26, 1978
Kenneth E. Lussen September 26, 1978
Bill Triplett September 26, 1979
Charles R. Saul September 26, 1979
George E. Seib September 26, 1980
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On motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the unanimous voice vote
of the Board.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1667 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN PRIVATE WATER
COHPANIES
WHEREAS, as a part of the County's program to developing a County-wide
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water system, the Board has directed that the Authority negotiate with the owners
of private water systems in an effort to acquire said systems at a fair and equit-
able price; and
WHEREAS, the Authority Staff has negotiated with Virginia Water Projects
Incorporated, agent for owners of certain private water companies and the Authorit
and said corporation have reached an agreement providing for the acquisition of sa"d
water systems by the County; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Public Service Authority has recommended tha
said systems be acquired by the County at a total cost of $121,563.37, in which
recommendation the Board concurs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County that said Board authorizes and directs the acquisition of Pine
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Mountain Water Company, Delaney Court Water Agency, Inc., Southern Rural Water
System, Inc. and the Hollins 60mmunity Water Company, Inc. pursuant to the terms
of an agreement dated November 19, 1976 and executed by Virginia Water Projects,
Incorporated as agent for said companies, for a total cost to the County of
$121,563.37; said acquisition to be upon the terms and conditions set out in the
above agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chairman and the Clerk be and they are
hereby authorized and directed to execute said agreement on behalf of the Board
of County Supervisors of Roanoke County.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Circuit Court of the County of Roanoke
be petitioned by the Board to approve said acquisition pursuant to the laws of the
Commonwealth of Virginia and that the County Attorney be and he is hereby autho-
rized and directed to examine said title on behalf of the Board and to certify to
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the Circuit Court that the County shall acquire the fee simple title to the real
estate owned by said companies.
The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Myers and
the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
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IN RE:
TAX RELIEF
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In a report to the Board, the County Attorney advised that neither
Roanoke County nor any other locality is in a position to enact local ordinances
which would provide that certain property owned by persons permanently and totally
disabled be exempt from local taxation or be eligible for tax relief upon the same
basis as property owned by certain elderly persons, until the General Assembly
again passes enabling legislation.
He further advised the Board that within the near future it will be
necessary for the Board to amend its present tax relief for the elderly statute
by providing that the deadline for filing is to be extended to May 1st rather than
the present February 15. This is necessary because the General Assembly changed
the statute in order to provide more time for the filing of such applications. A
fuly copy of the County Attorney's report is filed with the minutes of this meetinE.
The Financial Statement and report on Delinquent Accounts for the month
of October, 1976, as submitted by the Director of Finance, were for the informatior
of the Supervisors and are filed with the minutes of thiss meeting.
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IN RE:
LIVESTOCK CLAIM - MRS. CHARLOTTE MITCHELL - DENIAL
Supervisor Dodson moved that the Board concur with the recommendation
of the Director of Finance and deny the livestock claim of Mrs. Charlotte Mitchell
for one hog killed by dogs on October 5, 1976. It was noted that the claimant had
been invited to attend the meeting to explain the circumstances surrounding this
matter, but no one was present.
IN RE:
LIVESTOCK CLAIM - GERALD H. CLARK
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Supervisor Tompkins moved that the Board concur with the recommendation
of the Director of Finance and approve for payment the livestock claim of Gerald
H. Clark for eight chickens killed by dogs on October 30, 1976 in the amount of
$3.20 instead of the requested amount of $24.00, since the accepted value that is
placed on chickens for personal property assessments is 40C each.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
None
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IN RE:
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION RESOLUTION NUMBER 1668
On motion made by Supervisor Tompkins, the General Appropriation Resolu-
tion of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 8, 1976, be, and the same is hereby
amended as follows to become effective November 23, 1976.
DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT NUMBER INCREASE I
(DECREASE)
Class: Expenditures
Fund: General Operating
Department: Employee Benefits
Object: Workmen's Compensation 6-03l8C-213A $ 10,995
Dep ar tmen t : Insurance
Object: General Liability 6-03l8H-211A 18,578
Department: Contingent Balance
Object: Unappropriated Balance 6-0399A-999 (29,573)
Adopted by the following, recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
The following items submitted by the County Sheriff were for information
of the Supervisors and are filed with the minutes of this meeting:
Jail Report for the month of October, 1976
Statement of travel expenses incurred for the month of September, 1976
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IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE COORDINATING COUNCIL
On recommendation of Chairman Johnson, Supervisor Dodson moved that
Captain Michael F. Kavanaugh of the County Sheriff's Department to serve as a
County representative on the Fifth Planning District Commission's Drug and Alcohol
Abuse Coordinating Council.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OF THE ROANOKE VALLEY
On recommendation of Chairman Johnson, Supervisor Tompkins moved that
Mr. H. James Hebert be reappointed to serve as one of Roanoke County's represen-
tatives on the Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley Board of Directors
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for a term of three years beginning January 22, 1977 and ending January 22, 1980.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1669 REQUESTING OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION FROM THE FIFTH
PLANNING DISTRICT CO~1MISSION OF ALL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS EFFECTING
ROANOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Roanoke County desires to be more thoroughly informed at the
earliest possible time of each project or program requiring A-95 review or any
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other review by the Fifth Planning District Commission when such projects or pro-
grams are proposed to be located or conducted within the jurisdiction of Roanoke
County or are expected to have impact thereon; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of Roanoke County to provide positive and
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constructive input to all Commission activities, including project and program
reviews, in a timely manner.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, does hereby request that the Fifth Planning District
Commission and its appropriate agents provide to each of Roanoke County's desig-
nated representatives on that Commission copies of all notifications or requests
for review for such projects as established in this resolution; and further, that
the County's representatives be so provided immediately following Commission receipt
of such notification or request.
On motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the unanimous voice vote
of the Board.
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION - REAL ESTATE
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At the request of Supervisor Compton, the Board held an Executive
Session on a real estate matter after the meeting was adjourned since no action
was required on the matter.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1670 RELATING TO THE FUNDING OF MANDATED PROGRAMS IMPOSED
BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
WHEREAS, the Virginia Association of Counties has adopted as a part of
its legislative program a request that the General Assembly impose no new mandated
programs upon localities unless funds are provided for the implementation of said
programs; and
WHEREAS, all indications are that the Commonwealth of Virginia will be
operating at a deficit during the current fiscal year which could result in reduc-
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tions in state funds to localities; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors is of opinion that should such
reduction be forthcoming during the coming fiscal year, that the mandated programs
and stsndards imposed by the General Assembly should be reduced in proportion to
compensate for the reduction in the revenue to localities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors that
said Board hereby respectfully requests the legislature to take positive action to
reduce the requirements of mandated programs and standards in a proportionate
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amount to the reduction of state funds made available to localities should there
be reductions in funds made available to the localities.
BE IT FURTHER REOLVED that the Clerk transmit certified copies of this
resolution to all area legislators.
On motion of Supervisor Myers and adopted by the unanimous voice vote of
the Board.
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IN RE:
IMMEDIATELY MORATORIUM ON HIRING
Supervisor Myers moved that the Board place an immediate moratorium on
hiring or filling of any existing vacancies in Roanoke County and that the County
Executive be directed to pursue means by which the County work force could be
reduced to five to ten percent through attrition or reduction in work force in ord r
to enable the County to have a balanced budget for fiscal year 1977-78.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mrs. Johnson
Mr. Tompkins
IN RE:
DISPOSAL OF STRAY DOGS
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Prior to discussion on revising County policy on disposal of stray dogs
from the County pound, Chairman Johnson relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman
Tompkins.
Supervisor Johnson moved that the Board adopt the following recommenda-
tions regarding disposal of stray dogs:
1. Immediately cease the sale of stray dogs.
2. Appoint a committee consisting of herself, County Executive William
F. Clark, County Animal Control Officer Kenneth L. Hogan, Ross Hart
of the SPCA, and an area veterinarian, to make an unannounced inspec
tion trip to Quaker Farms Kennels in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, the
dealership which currently purchases the strays from the County poun
for resale to medical laboratories.
3. Contact several medical schools to see if said schools would directl
pickup the strays for use in medical research.
4. Temporarily house stray dogs with the SPCA.
Acting Chairman Tompkins solicited comments from the Supervisors.
Supervisor Myers stated that he concurred with Mrs. Johnson's motion. Supervisor
Dodson raised a question on cost involved in placing the dogs with the SPCA. Mr.
Ross Hart of the SPCA stated that he was in favor of the motion and would be glad
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to go to Pennsylvania. He further advised that the SPCA will temporarily house
the stray dogs at no cost to the County.
Mr. Richard Barrow, representing a group of County citizens who oppose
the sale of stray dogs, stated that he had a petition signed by 35 County residents
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opposed to the continued sale. Ms. Christa McKenna also spoke in opposition to
the sale of stray dogs.
This concluded the discussion, and Supervisor Johnson's motion was
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Compton, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Myers, Mr. Tompkins, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS:
None
At this point, Acting Chairman Tompkins turned the Chair back to
Chairman Johnson.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1671 COMMEDNING THE EFFORTS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITIZENS
COMMITTEE FOR THE PASSAGE OF THE $15.1 MILLION BOND REFERENDA
WHEREAS, in order to promote the passage of the $15.1 million bond
referenda which were on the November 2, 1976 ballot, the Board of County Super-
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visors appointed a Citizens Committee to work for the passage of said bond
questions; and
WHEREAS, all members of the committee appointed by the Board worked
diligently to promote the $11 million governmental complex question and the $4.1
million parks and recreations and library question; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Supervisors is desirous of recognizing the
efforts of the committee as a whole and the special efforts of certain members of
the committee who gave many hours working toward the promotion of said questions
in an effort to educate the voters of the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of
Roanoke County that said Board hereby commends the efforts of the Citizens Committ e
for the passage of the bond referenda for their time and effort in working to
educate the voters of the County as to the merits of the questions placed on the
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ballot.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board specifically commends the efforts
of Mr. Tom Hufford, Chairman of said committee; Mr. Posey Oyler, Vice-Chairman of
the committee; Mrs. Joan Baker, Publicity Chairman for the committee; and Mrs.
Carolyn Johnson, Assistant Publicity Chairman for the committee, for their unendin
efforts in working for the passage of said questions.
On motion of Supervisor Tompkins and adopted by the unanimous voice vote
of the Board.
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Mr. Jim Mills appeared before the Board and raised a question on the
Board's jurisdiction over the Public Service Authority. }1r. Mills was advised that
the Public Service Authority is a separate entity. The County Executive invited
Mr. Mills to contact his office and discuss the matter with him. Mr. Mills also
complained about the poor condition of Hathaway Drive and requested that a street
light be installed.
The County Engineer was directed to investigate the matter and contact
the Highway Department on the status of Hathaway Drive.
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This concluded the business before the Board at this time, and on the
motion of Supervisor Compton and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the
meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m., after which the Supervisors went into Executive
Session to discuss a real estate matter requiring no Board action.
CHAIRMAN
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