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Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center
Salem, Virginia
March 11, 1975
7:00 P.M.
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The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County met this day at the
Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, being the second Tuesday
and the first regular meeting of the month.
Members Present: Chairman Richard C. Flora, Vice-Chairman John G. Seibel
C. Lawrence Dodson, R. E. Hilton, Jr., and May Winn Johnson.
Chairman Flora called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and recognized
IChairman Flora.
Reverend Owen G. Stultz, District Office of the Church of the Brethren, who offeredl
the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given in unison, led by I
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On the motion of Supervisor Hilton and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 25, 1975 were approved as
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I District and as a member of such did participate in the 1974-1975 State Basketball
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I WHEREAS, said basketball team on March 8, 1975, in Charlottesville,
, Virginia, defeated B1acksbur9 High School 56-54 to win the State AA Basketball
RESOLUTION NO. 1207 CONGRATULATING GLENVAR
HIGH SCHOOL'S STATE CHAMPIONSHIP BASKETBALL TEAM
WHEREAS, Glenvar High School is a member of the Class AA Blue Ridge
Championship; and
WHEREAS, in said championship game and in all other games throughout the
season said team displayed outstanding teamwork and discipline in winning many
close and hard-fought games; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors desires to congratulate Glenvar High
School's basketball team on this outstanding accomplishment and further desires
to congratulate Coach Joe Davis for his dedication in bringing this deserving
honor to Glenvar High School.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that said Board hereby officially extends its congratulations to Glenvar
High School, to Coach Joe Davis and to all members of the 1974-75 basketball team
for winning the 1974-1975 State AA Basketball Championship and further extends its
congratulations for the outstanding sportsmanship and teamwork demonstrated by said
team throughout the entire basketball season.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk transmit a certified copy of this
resolution to Mr. Verner Crush, Principal of Glenvar High School and to Mr. Joe
Davis, Coach of the Glenvar High School Basketball team.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following recorded
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IN RE:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
None
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - ANNUAL SECONDARY ROAD HEARING
Mr. Hubert H. Shockey, Assistant Resident Engineer, Virginia Department
of Highways and Transportation appeared before the Board for the purpose of
discussing proposed work to be done on the Secondary System for the year 1975-76.
Mr. Raymond R. Robrecht, Roanoke County Delegate, was present at the
meeting and submitted various requests for road improvements, which were noted by
Mr. Shockey. Mr. Robrecht also discussed certain subdivisions which have not been
repaired to completion.
On the motion of Supervisor Hilton and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the matter of unfinished subdivisions was referred to the County Attorney
for his investigation and study and report back to the Board at the March 25, 1975
meeting.
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IN RE: ANNEXATION
Mr. A. T. Huddleston appeared before the Board regarding the recent
annexation decision and presented signed petitions requesting the County to appeal
said decision of the Court awarding various portions of Roanoke County to the City
of Roanoke.
On the motion of Supervisor Hilton and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the petitions were this date received and filed.
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On the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the petitions signed by certain Roanoke County residents requesting the
County to appeal the decision of the Annexation Court awarding various portions of
Roanoke County to the City of Roanoke were referred to the Annexation Attorneys.
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IN RE:
PLANNED PARENTHOOD - REQUEST FOR FUNDS
Mr. Thomas T. Lawson, President, Planned Parenthood of Roanoke Valley,
Inc. appeared before the Board and requested funds for said Agency.
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the request of Planned Parenthood for funds was referred to Budget Study
Committee for fiscal year 75-76.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1208 REQUESTING A DELAY IN THE
FUNDING FOR EXPANSION OF A RUNWAY AT WOODRUM FIELD
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WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke has requested the Federal Aviation
Administration to fund a 900 foot extension in an easterly direction of the
east-west runway at Woodrum Field; and
WHEREAS, the Fifth Planning District Commission has heretofore
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that said funding be approved at the present time without awaiting completion of a
study by said Commission, in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration,
on all aspects of development of a regional airport for the area surrounding the
Roanoke Valley; and
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WHEREAS, the citizens of Roanoke County who reside in close proximity to
Woodrum Field have expressed opposition to the funding of the expansion of said
jrunway; and
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I WHEREAS, the expansion of said runway will result in increased noise,
fumes and dust and will increase the safety hazard to all persons residing in the
area of said proposed expansion; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that the funding for
said expansion should be delayed until completion of the regional study being
conducted by the Fifth Planning District Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
1County that said Board respectfully urges a delay in the funding for the expansion
in an easterly direction of the east-west runway at Woodrum Field until the study
concerning a regional airport being conducted by the Fifth Planning District
ICommission in conjunction with the Federal Aviation Administration is completed.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Board transmit a certified
copy of this resolution to the Fifth Planning District Commission and to the
Federal Aviation Administration.
On motion of Supervisor Hilton and adopted by the following recorded
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Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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IN RE:
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS - BUDGETS
Supervisor Seibel moved that the County Administrator be directed to
request the State Compensation Board to accept the County's Pay Plan.
Supervisor Hilton offered a substitute motion that the County Admini-
strator be directed to request the State Compensation Board to accept the County.s
Pay Plan for Constitutional Offices and that the Board will consider salaries
prior to April 1, 1975.
The substitute motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the
Board.
On the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the
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Board, copy of Resolution No. 556, adopted by Vinton Town Council, supporting a
regional jail was this date received and filed.
BINGO PERMIT - VIRGINIA'S JUNIOR MISS PAGEANT, INC.
Supervisor Dodson moved that the application of Virginia1s Junior Miss
Pageant, Inc. for renewal of their Bingo Permit be approved effective this date
for a period of one year.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
BINGO PERMIT - KNIGHTS BOOSTER CLUB, CAVE SPRING HIGH SCHOOL
Supervisor Johnson moved that the application of Knights Booster Club,
for a Bingo Permit
Cave Spring High School/be approved effective this date for a period of one year.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
BINGO PERMIT - CAVE SPRING HIGH SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS CLUB
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Supervisor Johnson moved that the application of Cave Spring High School
Band Boosters Club for a Bingo Permit be approved effective this date for a
period of one year.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1209 APPROVING THE EMPLOYMENT
OF PART-TIME PERSONNEL IN THE OFFICE OF THE
COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY FOR ROANOKE COUNTY
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WHEREAS, the Commonwealth's Attorney for Roanoke County has appeared
before the Board of Supervisors and has requested the approval of the Board of
Supervisors for the employment of a part-time prosecutor in the office of the
Commonwealth's Attorney; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that the employment of a
part-time prosecutor is necessary in order for said office to be able to prosecute
all criminal cases in the Roanoke County Court system; the case load in the said
Courts having greatly increased within the last year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
ICounty that said Board hereby approves the employment by the Commonwealth's
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Attorney for Roanoke County of a part-time prosecutor in order that said office wil
be able to prosecute the increased case load of criminal cases in the Roanoke
County Court system; said approval being effective April 1, 1975.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following recorded
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Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1210 URGING SUPPORT OF THE
FEDERAL GENERAL REVENUE SHARING PROGRAM
I WHEREAS, legislation is presently pending before the Congress of the
I United States which would extend the Federal general revenue sharing program
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I WHEREAS, Roanoke County has utilized its Federal general revenue sharing
funds for such beneficial purposes as the purchase of fire apparatus, refuse
collection equipment and Sheriff's vehicles and for the purchase of property for
and construction of a fire station and further, for the preparation of a com-
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prehensive master plan and a water systems study; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that the continuation of
the Federal general revenue sharing program would be of benefit to Roanoke County
in that said program has provided a means whereby Roanoke County has been able and
would continue to be able to undertake programs which would be of benefit to
citizens of Roanoke County.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that said Board hereby urges the passage of legislation by the Congress of
the United States which would provide for the continuation of the Federal general
revenue sharing program and said Board further respectfully requests the support
of Virginia's representatives in the Congress of the United States for said program
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors trans-
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mit certified copies of this resolution to the Honorable Harry F. Byrd, Jr., the
Honorable William L. Scott and the Honorable M. Caldwell Butler.
On motion of Supervisor Hilton and adopted by the following recorded
vote:
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Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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IN RE:
TOWN OF VINTON REQUEST FOR SURPLUS VEHICLES
Supervisor Seibel moved that the County Administrator be authorized
to transfer titles for certain surplus County vehicles to the Town of Vinton.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
LAND USE ASSESSMENTS
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On the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the County Attorney was authorized to proceed with the drafting of a land
use assessment ordinance for Roanoke County.
IN RE:
USE OF WEST COUNTY PROPERTY
Supervisor Hilton moved that the County Administrator be authorized to
enter into a letter agreement with Mr. L. A. Wright in regard to a tract of
undeveloped County property adjacent to the west side of the State Police Head-
quarters for use as a garden.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1211 ACCEPTING A BID FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A SENIOR CITIZENS' VAN
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors at its meeting held on February 11,
1975, authorized the acceptance of a grant from the League of Older Americans for
the purchase of a passenger van for use in the County's Senior Citizens'
Program; and
WHEREAS, two bids were received on Friday, February 28, 1975, and opened
in the office of the County Engineer for this vehicle; and
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WHEREAS, a recommendation has been made by the County Administrator that
the County purchase said passenger van from the bidder hereinafter specified, said
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bid being the lowest and best bid fully meeting the County's specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that the bid of Salem Motors, Inc. in the amount of $6,149.00 for a fifteen
passenger van be, and the same is hereby accepted, the County Administrator to
notify said bidder of the acceptance of said bid and to complete the necessary
purchase order for said van.
On motion of Supervisor Seibel and adopted by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Hilton
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AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 1212 -
SENIOR CITIZENS FUND
On motion of Supervisor Seibel, the General Appropriation Ordinance of
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Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 25, 1974, be, and the same is hereby
amended as follows to become effective March 11, 1975:
EXPENDITURES
400 - Purchase of Vehicle: An additional appropriation of $6,000 is hereby
made from the Senior Citizens Fund for the period ending June 30,
1975, for the function and purpose hereinabove indicated.
REVENUES
0610 - Grant from Commonwealth: An additional estimate of $6,000 is hereby
made to the Senior Citizens Fund for the period ending June 30, 1975
for the function and purpose hereinabove indicated.
Adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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IN RE:
STUDY OF COUNTY FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
On the motion of Supervisor Hilton and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the report of the County Administrator regarding Study of County Financial
Transactions was continued to the March 25 meeting of the Board.
IN RE:
GROUP HOSPITALIZATION AND MEDICAL INSURANCE
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Supervisor Hilton moved that the Board concur with the recommended
procedure as set out in the report of the County Administrator regarding County
Employees' Group Hospitalization and Medical Insurance and approve the proposed
specifications.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
At 8:45 p.m., the Board took a brief recess
At 9:00 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center and the Board
reconvened in open session.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1213 ESTABLISHING A PROCEDURE FOR
CONSIDERATION OF REZONINGS AND ISSUANCE OF
SPECIAL USE PERMITS
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County from time to time
holds certain public hearings concerning the rezoning of real estate situate in
Roanoke County and the issuance of special use permits for various purposes
throughout Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that the procedure for
consideration of the same would be facilitated by requiring the petitioners to
submit to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors a proposed final order in
sufficient time for the Clerk to distribute the same with the Agenda.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that said Board hereby establishes as a policy relating to final orders for
rezonings and issuance of special use permits the requirement that all petitioners
for rezonings and issuance of special use permits present a proposed final order to
the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors in sufficient time for the Clerk to dis-
tribute the same together with the rest of the Agenda.
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On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following recorded
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AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
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IN RE: ANNEXATION
Supervisor Dodson moved that the Board meet in closed session
with the annexation consultants on Thursday, March 13, 1975, in the
Conference Room of the County Administrator's office located at
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306-A East Main Street in Salem.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the
Board.
IN RE:
COUNTY PAYROLLS
On the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the following recorded vote, the
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County Payrolls (Semi-monthly 2/28/75) and (Bi-weekly 2/28/75) were approved for I
payment in the gross amount of $116,919.57 from which the sum of $15,654.13 F.I.T.,!
1$2,950.96 State Tax, $6,773.38 F.I.C.A., $2,494.82 Blue Cross, $3,582.53 VSRS, I
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$496.80 L.I., $87.50 ACC, $296.64 T.P., $116.95 A.F., $150.04 S.B., $67.50 U.F.,
$261.52 Misc., are deducted leaving a net payroll of $83,986.80.
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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IN RE: ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
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I On the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the following recorded vote, the
I current bills totaling $70,658.38 and the bills paid since last Board meeting
itotaling $23,154.38 were today approved presently and retroactively.
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
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AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
NO. 1214 - INSURANCE ADJUSTMENTS
On motion of Supervisor Hilton, the General Appropriation Ordinance of
Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 25, 1974, be, and the same is hereby,
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amended as follows to become effective March 11, 1975:
EXPENDITURES
318b - Accounts to be Reimbursed
900 - Reimbursable Accounts - Insurance: An additional appropriation of
$13,031 is hereby made from the General Operating Fund for the
period ending June 30, 1975 for the function and purpose hereinabove
indicated.
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REVENUES
3010 - Local Revenues
0909 - Insurance Refunds and Adjustments: An additional estimate of
$13,031 is hereby made to the General Operating Fund for the period
ending June 30, 1975 for the function and purpose hereinabove
indicated.
Adopted by the following recorded vote:
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Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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The following items were received by the Board:
Jail Report for the month of February, 1975.
Statement of travel expenses incurred by the Sheriff's department for
the month of December, 1974.
The County Treasurer1s monthly report.
IN RE:
REGIONAL LANDFILL COMMITTEE
Chairman Flora brought up the matter of Vinton Town Council's request
that the County consider reactivating the Regional Landfill Committee.
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the
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Board, Vinton Town Council's request that the Regional Landfill Committee be
reactivated was continued to the March 25 meeting of the Board.
IN RE:
OPTIONS - COURTHOUSE/JAIL/ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Chairman Flora brought up six options regarding courthouse/jail/
administrative offices for the Board's consideration. The Board expressed a
willingness to consider all of the following options:
1. Joint complex in Salem - Courthouse/Jail/Administrative Offices.
2. Joint complex in Roanoke County - Courthouse/Jail/Administrative
Offices.
3. Jail and Courthouse in Salem.
4. Jail and Courthouse in Roanoke County.
5. Joint Courthouse in Salem - joint Jail in Roanoke County (but close
to Sa 1 em) .
6. Joint Jail in Roanoke County with Roanoke County Courthouse and
Administrative facilities - Salem's elsewhere.
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IN RE:
TAX RELIEF FOR THE ELDERLY
Supervisor Dodson moved that the County extend the application deadline
on filing for tax relief for the elderly to March 28, 1975.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1215 ESTABLISHING STAGGERED TERMS FOR
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Section 24.1-88 of the Code of Virginia provides a procedure
whereby the Board of Supervisors of any county may, by resolution, provide that
said Board of Supervisors be elected biennially for four-year terms; and
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the establishment of such procedure in Roanoke County would be in the best interestl
of said Board and would be of benefit to all citizens fo said County. I
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County that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 24.1-88 of the Code of Virginia,l
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Mr. Joe Wertz, President, Roanoke County Farm Bureau, was present at the I
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
Supervisors be elected biennially for four-year terms in accordance with the
procedure outlined in said section, said procedure to become effective with the
general election to be held in November, 1975.
I BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk transmit a
Iresolution to the Chairman of the Roanoke County Electoral
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Ithat said Electoral Board take the necessary steps, as set out in the
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to provide for implementation of such procedure in Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following recorded
vote:
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meeting and spoke in Support of the above resolution.
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At 9:30, on the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice
vote of the members, the Board went into Executive Session to discuss matters
involving real estate and personnel.
At 10:20 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center and on the
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motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the
Board reconvened in open session.
IN RE:
EXECUTIVE SESSION - REAL ESTATE
Supervisor Dodson moved that the Board meet in Executive Session to
discuss matters involving real estate on Tuesday, March 25, 1975 at 4:00 p.m. in
the Conference Room of the County Administrator's office located at 306-A East
Main Street in Salem, Virginia.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
This concluded the business before the Board at this time, and on the
motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:23 p.m.
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