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Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center
Salem, Virginia
March 25, 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 fourth Tuesday
and the second regular meeting of the month.
Members Present: Chairman Richard C. Flora, Vice-Chairman John G. Seibel
C. Lawrence Dodson and May Winn Johnson. Absent: R. E. Hilton, Jr.
Chairman Flora called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and recognized
IReverend D. N. McGrady, West Salem Baptist Church, who offered the invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given in unison, led by Chairman Flora.
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the
Imembers present, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 11, 1975 were
approved as spread.
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Ispecial exception to park a mobile home on a 1 .Ol-acre tract located 1/4 mile
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'ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
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On the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the I'
public hearing on the
members present, the/application of Alfred O. King for a special exception to park I
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APPLICATION OF PAUL ALLEN REECE FOR A SPECIAL )
EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 1.01 )
ACRE TRACT LOCATED 1/4 MILE PAST THE END OF )
STATE ROUTE 827 ON THE LEFT )
APPROVED
Supervisor Johnson moved that the application of Paul Allen Reece for a
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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Mr. Reece was present at the hearing. There was no opposition.
APPLICATION OF ALFRED O. KING FOR A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A NINE
ACRE TRACT LOCATED ABOUT 1.3 MILES WEST OF
ROUTE 221 ON ROUTE 688 NEAR ROUTE 854
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a mobile home on a nine-acre tract located about 1.3 miles west of Route 221 on
Route 688 near Route 854 was continued to the April 8, 1975 meeting of the Board.
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IN RE:
APPLICATION OF MR. AND MRS. W. W. SPRADLIN)
FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE )
HOME ON A 1.006 ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE )
NORTH SIDE OF ROUTE 658 (RUTROUGH ROAD) )
APPROVED
Supervisor Seibel moved that the application of Mr. and Mrs. W. W.
Spradlin for a special exception to park a mobile home on a 1.006-acre tract
located on the north side of Route 658 (Rutrough Road) about one mile west of the
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Roanoke City limits be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning
Ordinance as it pertains to Mobile Homes and a variance granted by the Board of
Zoning Appeals with the stipulation that the mobile home be placed at a location
that would not be visible from the roadway and that the variance be good for a
period of two years.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
Mrs. Spradlin was present at the hearing. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1216 AMENDING CHAPTER 14,
REFUSE AND GARBAGE, OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE AND
ENTITLED RATES FOR DISPOSAL OF TIRES
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors 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
proposed, and public hearing thereon, have been advertised and posted in accordanc
with law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, that the Roanoke County Code be amended as follows:
Chapter 14. Refuse and Garbage, be amended by the addition
of a new Section numbered 14-8.1 and entitled Rates for
disposal of tires.
Sect. 14-8.1. Rates for disposal of tires.
The following rates shall apply for disposal of tires at the County
landfill:
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Any tire up to and including the 18 inch wheel size
Any tire with wheel size between 19 and 22 inches,
inclusive
$ .50 per tire
1.00 per tire
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At 8:10 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center and the Board I
reconvened in open session. I
The Board took no action on the mobile home permit granted to Ms. Richard1.
IAccording to the opinion of the County Attorney, the permit is valid until June 22, i
1975, at which time the mobile home must be moved or the permit will be null and II
void.
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This amendment to take effect on March 25, 1975.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following recorded
vote:
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Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
IN RE:
FIFTH PLANNING DISTRICT COMMISSION -
AREAWIDE WASTE TREATMENT MANAGEMENT STUDY
Supervisor Seibel moved that the County Administrator be appointed as
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the County's representative on the working committee for the Areawide Waste Treat- I
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The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present~
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ment Management Study being conducted by the Fifth Planning District Commission.
IN RE:
BUDGET REQUEST - ROANOKE VALLEY BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION
On the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the
members present, the budget request of the Roanoke Valley Bicentennial Commission
was referred to Budget Study Committee.
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IN RE:
BINGO PERMIT RENEWAL - VINTON LODGE 1121,
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Supervisor Seibel moved that the application of Vinton Lodge 1121, Loyal
Order of Moose for renewal of their Bingo Permit be approved effective this date
for a period of one year.
IN RE:
MOBILE HOME PERMIT - DEBRA KAY RICHARDS
Mr. C. Richard Cranwell, Attorney, appeared before the Board regarding
the conditions of the mobile home permit granted to Ms. Debra Kay Richards.
At 8:00 p.m., the Board took a brief recess.
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Mrs. C. W. Eddy, adjoining property owner, was also present at the
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On the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the
members present, the following items were this date received, filed and referred
to the Planning Commission for its recommendation:
Petition of O. S. and Frances J. Ferguson for vacation of a portion
of the Plat of Homeland Hills, of record in Plat Book 8, Page 60,
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for Roanoke County, said portion
being a cul de sac on Ferguson Drive.
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Petition of Ronald D. and Belva S. Forbes for rezoning approximately
three acres located at 2602 Cannady Road, N. E., from R-l to A-l in
order to construct and operate a greenhouse for the purpose of raising
plants.
Map of Cherry Hill Subdivision, Section 3
Status of Tanglewood Road
IN RE:
1975/76 BUDGET
Supervisor Seibel moved that the Board receive the 1975/76 Budget as
presented by the County Administrator.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members
present.
The first Budget Study meeting of the Board was set for Wednesday,
April 2, 1975 at 4:00 p.m. in the County Administrator's office.
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IN RE:
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Mr. Donald J. Balzer, Planning Consultant, appeared before the Board and
presented for the Board's preliminary consideration certain interim plans for
anticipated growth within designated areas of the County over the next five to
eight years.
Supervisor Dodson moved that the Board receive the interim plans as
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its consideration and recommendation back to the Board.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Seibel
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ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1217 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
VEHICLES TO BE USED IN THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Sheriff of Roanoke County has heretofore appeared before the
Board of Supervisors and requested that the County purchase seventeen vehicles for I
use by his department, which request was referred to the County Administrator in I
order that he seek bids for the acquisition of said vehicles; and -
WHEREAS, bids were received and opened on Tuesday, March 18, 1975, in thel
office of the County Administrator of Roanoke County for seventeen police cars,
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funds for said vehicles to be appropriated in the current year's budget; and
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WHEREAS, the County Administrator has recommended that the County purchast
the vehicles from the bidder hereinafter specified, said bid being the lowest bid
received fully complying with the County's specifications for said vehicles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, that the bid of Beach Brothers Motors, Inc. for seventeen Dodge
Monaco police pursuit vehicles in the amount of $73,662.75, said bid being the
lowest and best bid fully complying with the County's specifications, be, and the
same is
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hereby accepted, the County Administrator being authorized and directed to
the requisite purchase order for said vehicles.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following recorded
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 1218 i
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On motion of Supervisor Seibel, the General Appropriation Ordinance of I
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Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 25, 1974, be, and the same is hereby amendedi
as follows to become effective March 25, 1975:
EXPENDITURES
4500 - Parks and Playground Facilities Fund
601b - Improvements to Catawba Center: An additional appropriation of
$2,500 is hereby made from the Parks and Playground Facilities Fund
for the period ending June 30, 1975 for the function and purpose
hereinabove indicated.
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AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
Adopted by the following recorded vote:
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1219 AUTHORIZING THE RENTAL OF CERTAIN
PROPERTY OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has recently purchased approximately
thirty-nine acres of property situate in the north County area for development of
a park site, on which property are situate two houses which are presently leased to
tenants; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is desirous of entering into lease
agreements with said tenants and has heretofore, by Resolution No. 1173, adopted
January 14, 1975, authorized the execution of said leases; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that the rentals hereto-
fore paid by said tenants should be reduced to the figures hereinafter set out due
to the fact that the heating systems in said houses are very inadequate.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that said Board hereby authorizes the reduction of the rentals to the tenant
of the property heretofore purchased by Roanoke County for development of a north
County park, said rentals to be as follows:
a. The property leased to Alexander Hennesy and Ruth Hennesy to be
leased for the sum of $50 per month.
b. The property leased to Tina Batson to be leased for the sum of
$85 per month.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all other terms and provisions of said lease
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agreement to be in a form approved by the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
IN RE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, BUILDINGS, OF THE
ROANOKE COUNTY CODE, ENTITLED CERTAIN UNSAFE BUILDINGS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
that a public hearing be held on April 22, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. at a regular meeting
of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, held at the Salem-Roanoke Valley
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Civic Center, at which time it will be moved that the Roanoke County Code be
amended as follows:
Chapter 7. Buildings, amended by the addition of a new
section, Section 7-7. Certain unsafe buildings.
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This amendment to take effect on April 22, 1975.
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
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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 posted at the front door of the Roanoke County Courthouse. I
A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the Clerk's Office of the I
Circuit Court of Roanoke County and at the County Administrator's Office at 306-A
East Main Street, Salem, Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
County Payrolls (Semi-monthly 3/14/75) and (Bi-weekly 3/14/75) were approved for
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The entire Notice of Intention is filed with the minutes of this meeting. I
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payment in the gross amount of $111,638.65 from which the sum of $14,814.11 F.I.T., I
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IN RE:
COUNTY PAYROLLS
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On the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the following recorded vote, the
$2,770.37 State Tax, $6,464.55 F.I.C.A., $2,524.14 Blue Cross, $3,548.15 VSRS,
$491.40 L.I., $467.30 ACC, $296.64 T.P., $137.95 A.F., $150.04 S.B., $66.50 U.F.,
$226.10 Misc., are deducted leaving a net payroll of $79,681.40.
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS:
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ABSENT:
Mr. Hilton
IN RE: ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
On the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote, the
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current bills totaling $87,010.51 and the bills paid since last Board meeting
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AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Seibel
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
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AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 1220
On motion of Supervisor Dodson, the General Appropriation Ordinance of
Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 25, 1974, be, and the same is hereby amended
as follows to become effective April 1,1975:
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305c - Commonwealth1s Attorney
100 - Salaries: An additional appropriation of $1,800 is hereby made from
the General Operating 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
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
The Financial Statement for the month of February, 1975 was received by
the Board along with the Sheriff1s monthly Jail Report.
On the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the
members present, the statement of travel expenses incurred by the Sheriff's
Department for the month of January, 1975, was this date received and filed.
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IN RE:
HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANTS
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the
members present, the following Highway Safety Grants were approved for filing:
315 - Police Traffic
311 - Emergency Medical Services
310 - Traffic Records
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SCHOOL BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 1975-76
Mr. Arnold R. Burton, Superintendent, Roanoke County Public Schools, and
other representatives appeared before the Board and presented the School Budget for
fiscal year 1975-76.
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the
members present, the School Budget for fiscal year 1975-76 was this date received
by the Board for consideration during Budget Study.
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1221 CANCELING THE SECOND MEETING
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN JUNE AND THE FIRST
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN JULY
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is required to meet no less than one
time each month in regular session; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors desires to cancel their regular meeting
scheduled for June 24, 1975 and July 8, 1975.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that the regularly scheduled meetings of said Board set for June 24, 1975
and July 8, 1975 be, and they are hereby canceled.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any business set for the aforesaid meetings
be continued until the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Supervisors
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Board be, and he hereby is
directed to publish this resolution once a week for two weeks in the Roanoke World
News, a newspaper having general circulation in Roanoke County.
Said resolution shall also be published and posted at the front door of
the Roanoke County Courthouse.
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On motion of Supervisor Seibel and adopted by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
IN RE: STUDY OF COUNTY FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
On the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the
members present, the Board received the report of the County Administrator regardin
Study of County Financial Transactions.
IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - PLUMBERS EXAMINING BOARD
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Supervisor Johnson moved that Mr. Roy S. Nelson be reappointed to serve
as the Master Plumber on the Roanoke County Plumbers Examining Board for a term of
five years, ending on March 25, 1980.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present.
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IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - PLUMBERS EXAMINING BOARD
Supervisor Johnson moved that Mr. A. S. Sink be appointed to serve as the
Journeyman Plumber on the Roanoke County Plumbers Examining Board for a term of
five years, ending on March 25, 1980.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members
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IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - PLUMBERS EXAMINING BOARD
Supervisor Johnson moved that Mr. W. W. McGuire, Roanoke County Plumbing
Inspector, be reappointed to the Roanoke County Plumbers Examining Board for a
term of five years, ending on March 25, 1980.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members
present.
IN RE:
CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT - ROANOKE VALLEY
BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION
Supervisor Johnson moved to confirm the appointment of Mr. James P.
Woods, Jr. as one of the three County representatives on the Roanoke Valley
Bicentennial Commission.
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The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members
present.
IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - ROANOKE VALLEY BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION
Supervisor Johnson moved that Mr. Marvin H. Boley be appointed to serve
as one of the County's three representatives on the Roanoke Valley Bicentennial
Commission.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members
present.
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APPOINTMENT - ROANOKE VALLEY BICENTENNIAL COMMISSION
Supervisor Johnson moved that Mr. William K. Craft be appointed to serve
Commission.
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as one of the County's three representatives on the Roanoke Valley Bicentennial
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members
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IN RE:
MASON CREEK
Mrs. Glenn Collins, resident of the Mason Cove area, appeared before the
Board regarding the water problem at Mason Creek.
On the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the
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members present, the County Administrator was directed to contact the Marine and
Navy reserves regarding the water problem at Mason Creek.
Mr. Donald Pugh appeared before the Board regarding a situation whereby
approximately ten school children do not have access to a school bus at Virginia
and Ohio Avenue.
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the
members present, the matter regarding Virginia and Ohio Avenue was referred to the
County Administrator and County Engineer for their recommendation and report back
to the Board.
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RESOLUTION NO. 1222 SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE SETTING OF A LEVY ON REAL ESTATE AND TANGIBLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that a
public hearing be held at an adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center Community Room on April 15,
1975, at 7:00 p.m., at which time there will be considered the setting of a levy
for the calendar year beginning January 1, 1975 and ending December 31, 1975, of a
tax not to exceed $2.95 per One Hundred Dolllars of assessed valuation on all real
estate situate in Roanoke County and on all taxable tangible personal property,
excluding all those classes of household goods and personal effects as are defined
in Section 58-829.1 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended to date, but including
the property separately classified by Sections 58-829; 58-829.3; 58-831.1; and
58-831.2 in the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended to date, located in this County
on January 1, 1975, and tangible personal property, including the property
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separately classified by Sections 58-829; 58-829.3; 58-831; 58-831.1; and 58-831.2
in the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended to date, of public service corporations
based upon the assessment thereof fixed by the State Corporation Commission and
duly certified.
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Such taxes, when and if appropriated by the Board of Supervisors of this
County, shall be used to defray the County charges and expenses and all necessary
charges incident to or arising from the execution of the lawful authority of the
Board of Supervisors of this County.
The Clerk of this Board is directed to publish the notice of the proposed
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levy in the World News, a newspaper having general circulation in Roanoke County.
Said proposed resolution and notice of hearing thereon shall be published
and posted at the front door of the Roanoke County Courthouse.
A copy of the proposed resolution is on file in the County Administrator'
Office at 306-A East Main Street, Salem, Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
Following adoption of the above resolution, it was discovered that the
Civic Center was unavailable for said public hearing and all Board members, by
telephone, approved rescheduling of the public hearing to April 16, 1975, at
7:00 p.m. at Northside High School, which time and place was advertised in
accordance with this resolution.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF ROANOKE COUNTY TO SET THE REAL ESTATE AND TANGIBLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR 1975
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
will conduct a public hearing pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17, Title 58
of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, on Wesnesday, April 16, 1975 at 7:00 p.m
at the Northside High School Auditorium (off Virginia Route 117 - Peters Creek
Road, Roanoke County) at which time there will be considered the setting of a levy
for the calendar year beginning January 1, 1975 and ending December 31, 1975, of a
tax not to exceed $2.95 per One Hundred Dollars of assessed valuation on all real
estate situate in Roanoke County and on all taxable tangible personal property,
excluding all those classes of household goods and personal effects as are defined
in Section 58-829.1 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended to date, but including
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the property separately classified by Sections 58-829; 58-829.3; 58-831; 58-831.1;
and 58-831.2 in the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended to date, located in this
County on January 1, 1975, and tangible personal property, including the property
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separately classified by Sections 58-829; 58-829.3; 58-831; 58-831.1 and 58-831.2
in the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended to date, of public service corporations
based upon the assessment thereof fixed by the State Corporation Commission and
duly certified.
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Such taxes, when and if appropriated by the Board of Supervisors of this
County, shall be used to defray the County charges and expenses and all necessary
charges incident to or arising from the execution of the lawful authority of the
Board of Supervisors of this County.
levy in the World News, a newspaper having general circulation in Roanoke County.
The Clerk of this Board is directed to publish the notice of the proposedl
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At 10:35 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center and on the
vote of the members present, the Board went into Executive Session to discuss
matters pertaining to real estate.
motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the members present,
the Board reconvened in open session.
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1223 AUTHORIZING A STUDY BY CONSULTANTS
ON A COURTHOUSE, JAIL AND ADMINISTRATION FACILITY
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County is aware of the
urgent need for the construction of a jail, courthouse, and administration facilityl
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County on February 25, 1975 I
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appointed a Jail Study Committee to discuss with the City of Salem, the development
of a County courthouse and jail facility; said County Committee having met with
the City of Salem and discussed the possibility of such a project; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that consultants should
be retained to make a. feasibility study on certain aspects of construction of a
courthouse, jail and administration facility; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that the firm of Smithey
& Boynton, a partnership, is well qualified to prepare such a study and that an
agreement should be entered into with Smithey & Boynton, a partnership, J
providing for said firm's preparation of such feasibility study.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that the Chairman be, and he is hereby authorized and directed to enter into
an agreement with Smithey & Boynton, a partnership, whereby said consultants agree
to prepare a feasibility study on certain aspects of construction of a courthouse,
jail and administration facility; said agreement to provide, among its other
provisions, that the consultants shall be compensated by Roanoke County at a total
cost not to exceed Nine Thousand Five Hundred Dollars, ($9,500), without approval
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of the Board of Supervisors; as set out in said proposal, said study to be com-
pleted within six weeks of receipt of all necessary information from the County;
said agreement to otherwise be in such form as is approved by the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1224 OFFERING TO PURCHASE CERTAIN
PROPERTY OWNED BY SALEM-WEST CORPORATION
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County did on the 11th day
of September, 1974, enter into an Option for Purchase Agreement with Salem-West
Corporation granting to the County the option to purchase eighty acres (80) of
real estate owned by said corporation in the western portion of the County; and
WHEREAS, said option expired on March 11, 1975, but has been extended
by letter until April 1, 1975, and the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
desires to make an offer for the purchase of said land pursuant to the provisions
of said Purchase Option Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that said Board hereby offers to purchase the approximate eighty acres (80)
of real estate described in the Option for Purchase dated the 11th day of
September, 1974, between Salem-West Corporation and the County of Roanoke for the
sum of One Hundred Eighty-five Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($185,500).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator be authorized and
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directed to transmit said offer to Salem-West Corporation as set out in said
Purchase Option Agreement.
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On motion of Supervisor Seibel and adopted by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
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ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
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 present,
the meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
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