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Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center
Salem, Virginia
May 1 3 , 1 975
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 and May Winn Johnson. Absent: R. E. Hilton, Jr.
Chairman Flora called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and recognized
Reverend Paris E. Bain, Jeters Chapel Church of the Brethren, Vinton, who offered
the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given in unison, led
by Chairman Flora.
On the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the
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members present, the minutes of the public hearing of April 16, 1975, the regular
meeting of April 22, 1975 and the special meeting of May 1, 1975, were approved
as spread.
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF J. ANTHONY McDANIEL FOR A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 2.001-ACRE
TRACT LOCATED 1100 FEET SOUTH OF STATE ROUTE 622
(BRADSHAW ROAD)
APPROVED
Supervisor Johnson moved that the application of J. Anthony McDaniel for
a special exception to park a mobile home on a 2.001-acre tract located 1100 feet
south of State Route 622 (Bradshaw Road) on a private road, 0.6 miles west of
State Route 864 be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning
Ordinance as it pertains to Mobile Homes.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
Mr. McDaniel was present at the hearing. There was no opposition.
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IN RE:
APPLICATION OF JOHN R. BROWN FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION)
TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 1.101-ACRE TRACT LOCATED) APPROVED
ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 910 )
Supervisor Seibel moved that the application of John R. Brown for a
special exception to park a mobile home on a 1.101-acre tract located on the
south side of State Route 910, approximately 1,000 feet west of the intersection
of State Route 778 be approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning
Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes.
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The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NA YS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
Mr. Brown was present at the hearing. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF AMERICAN VALLEY INNS, INC. FOR )
REZONING A STRIP OF LAND APPROXIMATELY 45 FEET )
IN WIDTH ALONG THE NORTHERLY BORDER OF AN 0.909- )
ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF STATE ) FINAL ORDER
ROUTE 220, AND ADJACENT TO VALLEY AVENUE FROM )
B-3 TO B-2 )
WHEREAS, American Valley Inns, Inc., by petition filed with this Board,
requested the County Zoning Ordinance be amended so as to provide that the 451
strip of land described in said petition be reclassified from Business District
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B-3 to Business District B-2; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of Roanoke County, by resolution
adp!ted at its meeting held on the 18th day of March, 1975, recommended that said
County Zoning Ordinance be amended so as to change the classification of the said
451 strip of land from Business District B-3 to Business District B-2; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt of the recommendation from the Planning Commisssio ,
this matter was set for a public hearing at this meeting of the Board and notice
thereof given by publication; and
WHEREAS, this Board, after giving due consideration to said petition
and to said Planning Commission recommendation concerning the merits of said
proposed amendment to the County Zoning Ordinance, being of the opinion that said
County Zoning Ordinance should be amended as requested in said petition and as
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recommended in the report of said Planning Commission.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED, at this meeting of the Board
of Supervisors held on the 13th day of May that the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance!
be, and the same hereby is, amended so as to reclassify the property described in
said petition from Business District B-3 to Business District B-2.
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The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson
and the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
IN RE:
PETITION OF TERESA AND JAMES S. WILSON, ET AL,
FOR REZONING APPROXIMATELY ONE ACRE LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF U. S. ROUTE 11, ALSO KNOWN AS
WILLIAMSON ROAD
CONTINUED
Supervisor Seibel moved that the petition of Teresa and James S. Wilson,
owners, and Sun Oil Company of Pennsylvania and Wilson J. Morris, lessees, for
rezoning approximately one acre located on the north side of U. S. Route 11, also
known as Williamson Road, at its intersection with Plantation Road from B-2 to B-3
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in order to continue to operate a used automobile business be approved.
The matter was continued to the May 27, 1975, meeting of the Board due
to the following recorded tie vote:
AYES: Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel
NAYS: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
IN RE:
PETITION OF PAULINE R. AND JAMES S. BOLLING FOR )
VACATION OF THE ENTIRE SUBDIVISION KNOWN AS )
BOLLING SUBDIVISION OF RECORD IN PLAT BOOK 8, )
PAGE 75 IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CIRCUIT ) FINAL ORDER
COURT FOR ROANOKE COUNTY AND SITUATE ON THE SOUTH- )
EAST SIDE OF CARLOS DRIVE, N. E. )
WHEREAS, James S. and Pauline R. Bolling petitioned this Board and
requested that this Board consent to vacating the Plat of Bolling Subdivision, of
record in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County, in Plat
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Book 8, Page 75. Said petition was filed at a regular meeting of this Board held
on February 25, 1975, and by order entered that day was referred to the Planning
Commission for its recommendation; and
WHEREAS, said Planning Commission by resolution adopted at a meeting
held on March 18, 1975 after hearing evidence touching on the merits of said
petition, recommended to this Board that said Plat of Bolling Subdivision be
vavated; and
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WHEREAS, the matter was set for a public hearing at this meeting of the
Board held on May 13, 1975 and notice thereof given by publication in accordance
with law; and
WHEREAS, this Board, after giving careful consideration to said petition
said proposed vacation, being of the opinion that said Plat should be vacated.
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and to said recommendation and after hearing evidence touching on the merits of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that at this meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County held on the 13th day of May, 1975, the said
Plat of Bolling Subdivision be, and is hereby vacated in order that said property
might be more fully and reasonably used, and the force and effect of the recorda-
tion of the Plat of Bolling Subdivision is hereby destroyed.
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.
The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Seibel
and the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS:
None
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ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
Mr. Frank Flippin, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioners.
There was no opposition.
IN RE:
BINGO PERMIT RENEWAL - CAVE SPRING LIONS CLUB
Supervisor Johnson moved that the application of Cave Spring Lions Club
for renewal of their Bingo Permit be approved effective June 1, 1975 for a period
of one year.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members
present.
IN RE:
BINGO PERMIT RENEWAL - MASON COVE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND MASON COVE
CIVIC CLUB, INC.
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Supervisor Johnson moved that the application of Mason Cove Fire
permit
Department and Mason Cove Civic Club, Inc. for renewal of their Bingo/be approved
effective June 1, 1975 for a period of one year.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members
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IN RE:
RAFFLE PERMIT RENEWAL - CATAWBA VALLEY RURITAN CLUB
Supervisor Seibel moved that the application of Catawba Valley Ruritan
Club for renewal of their Raffle Permit be approved effective May 14, 1975 for a
period of one year.
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The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members
present.
IN RE:
RECYCLING AND LANDFILL PROBLEMS
Mr. John Cone, representing the Federation of Civic Leagues and the
Citizens' Environmental Council, appeared before the Board and spoke on the
subject of recycling and landfill problems. Mr. Cone made the following
suggestions to the Board:
1. That the County go on record in favor of the concept of recycling.
2. That the County Administrator meet with Roanoke City Manager to
discuss ways of implementing a recycling program.
3. That the County Administrator contact Federal legislators concerning
adoption or amendment of laws which would make interstate trans-
portation of recycled materials more attractive.
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Supervisor Johnson moved that the matter of recycling, along with the
above-mentioned suggestions, be referred to the County Administrator for his
report and recommendation to the Board at its June 10, 1975 meeting.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members
present.
IN RE:
TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT
Supervisor Seibel moved that the Board designate the County Administrator
as Roanoke County's representative to meet with other localities regarding the
formation of a Transportation District.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members
present.
IN RE:
JAIL FACILITIES
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The communication of May 6, 1975, from the Roanoke City Clerk regarding
proposed new jail facilities to be constructed by the City of Roanoke and possible
use by Roanoke County of said facilities was before the Board. The matter has
been taken under consideration pending receipt of the County's consultants' report
regarding courthouse/jail/administrative offices.
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IN RE:
ANNEXATION
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the
members present, the petitions signed by 631 County residents regarding the recent
annexation decision was this date received and filed.
IN RE:
ASSOCIATES TWO - REVISED SITE PLAN
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Mr. Donald A. Williams, Attorney for Associates Two, appeared before the
Board for clarification/modification of location of gasoline pumps to be situated
at Farmers 3 Market on Brambleton Avenue, S. W., which matter was before the
Board as a public hearing on April 22, 1975 and approved. Mr. Williams submitted
a revised site plan.
Supervisor Dodson moved that the Board approve the revised site plan
submitted by Mr. Donald A. Williams, Attorney for Associates Two.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
IN RE:
ITEMS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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On the motion of Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the
members present, the following petitions were this date received, filed and
referred to the Planning Commission for its recommendation:
Petition of Eugene E. and Mabel M. Willis, Charles K. and Diane H.
McGuire, for vacation of a certain street being all of Lot 7, Block 2,
according to the Map of Bratton Lawn Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book
3, Page 152 in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for the County
of Roanoke and located off Route 653.
Petition of Lee R. and Sharon Sue B. Altice, James L. and Anita F.
Trout, and Mattie P. Dillon to permanently vacate, discontinue and close
that unopened unused portion of Kessler Road in the Kessler Heights
Subdivision and recorded in Deed Book 914, Page 388, Clerk's Office of
the Circuit Court for the County of Roanoke.
IN RE:
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO 1239 - SHERIFF DEPT.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, 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 May 13, 1975:
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EXPENDITURES
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306a - Policing and investigating
2l5d - Radio Maintenance: An additional appropriation of $10,000 is hereby
made from the General Operating Fund for the period ending June 30,
1975 for the function and purpose hereinabove indicated.
306b - Confinement and Care of Prisoners I
203 - Board of Prisoners: An additional appropriation of $3,000 is hereby
made from the General Operating Fund for the period ending June 30,
1975 for the function and purpose hereinabove indicated.
225 - Hospitalization: An additional appropriation of $2,500 is hereby made
from the General Operating Fund for the period ending June 30, 1975
for the function and purpose hereinabove indicated.
30la - Laundry and Towels: An additional appropriation of $750 is hereby
made from the General Operating Fund for the period ending June 30,
1975 for the function and purpose hereinabove indicated.
316 - Medical and First Aid Supplies: An additional appropriation of
$1,000 is hereby made from the General Operating Fund for the period
ending June 30, 1975 for the function and purpose hereinabove indicate~.
Adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
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IN RE: ANNUAL AUDIT - 1974
The County's annual Audit for 1974 was received by the Board.
IN RE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE
BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER NUMBERED 8.2 AND
ENTITLED FIRE PROTECTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that a
public hearing be held on June 10, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. at a regular meeting of the
Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County held at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic
Center, at which time it will be moved that the Roanoke County Code be amended as
follows:
Chapter 8.2. Fire Protection, Article I. Fire Lanes,
Requirements, Signs, Enforcement
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This amendment to take effect on June 10, 1975.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
The entire Notice of Intention regarding Fire Protection is filed
with the minutes of this meeting.
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO 1240 DESIGNATING A FIRE MARSHAL
AND AN ASSISTANT FIRE MARSHAL FOR ROANOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, Section 27-30 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, provide
that the Board of Supervisors may, at such time as it deems the same to be
expedient, appoint an individual to be Fire Marshal for the County; and
WHEREAS, Section 27-36 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, pro-
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vides that the Board of Supervisors may, at such time as it deems the same to be
expedient, appoint an individual to be Assistant Fire Marshal for the County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that the Fire Coordinator
of Roanoke County should be designated and appointed as the Fire Marshal of Roanoke
County and that the Fire Inspector of Roanoke County should be designated and
appointed as Assistant Fire Marshal in order that said individuals may enforce the
fire prevention and fire safety laws of Roanoke County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that the Fire Coordinator be, and he is hereby officially designated and
appointed the Fire Marshal for Roanoke County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fire Inspector be, and he is hereby
officially designated and appointed the Assistant Fire Marshal for Roanoke County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said individuals shall, before exercising
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any authority granted to them as Fire Marshal or Assistant Fire Marshal, satis-
factorily complete a policy training course designed specifically for local fire
marshals and assistants, which course shall be approved by the Law-Enforcement
Officers Training Standards Commission, as said requirement is contained in
Section 27-34.2 of the Code of Virginia.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that prior to acting in any official capacity, thE
Fire Marshal and his Assistant shall take the oath required by Section 27-37 of
the Code of Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson 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
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO 1241 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
A POWER RESCUE TOOL TO BE USED BY THE COUNTY'S
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS
WHEREAS, two bids were received and opened on Monday, April 21, 1975, in
the office of the County Finance Officer for the purchase of a power rescue tool to
be used by the County's Public Safety Departments; and
WHEREAS, a portion of the necessary funds, in the amount of $4,000 were
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included in the 1974-1975 fiscal year budget and the remaining funds, in the amount
of $991.75, are being appropriated contemporaneously herewith; and
WHEREAS, a recommendation has been made that the County purchase the
power rescue tool from the bidder hereinafter specified, said bid being the best
bid fully meeting the County's specifications for said equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that the bid of Hurst Performance, Inc. in the amount of $4,991.75 for the
purchase of a power rescue tool be, and the same is hereby accepted, the County
Administrator being authorized and directed to execute the necessary purchase order
therefor.
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AYES:
NAYS:
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On motion of Supervisor Seibel and adopted by the following recorded
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
None
Mr. Hil ton
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO 1242 -
POWER RESCUE ROOL
On motion of Supervisor Seibel, the General Appropriation Ordinance of
Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 25, 1974, be, and the same is hereby
amended as follows to become effective May 13, 1975:
EXPENDITURES
318f - Miscellaneous Operating Functions
499b - Power Rescue Tool: An additional appropriation of $992 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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AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Adopted by the following recorded vote:
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
None
Mr. Hil ton
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1243 ACCEPTING A BID FOR CERTAIN EQUIPMENT
TO BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH FIRE PREVENTION AND EXTINCTION
WHEREAS, funds were included in the 1974-1975 budget for the purchase of
fire hydrants to be installed at various locations throughout Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, on Monday, April 21, 1975, four bids for said fire hydrants
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were received and opened in the County Finance Office, and the County Administrator
has, in his report to the Board of Supervisors dated May 13, 1975, recommended the
award of the bid as hereinafter set out, said bid being the lowest and best bid
received by the County fully meeting the County's specifications for said equipment
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that the bid of Noland Company for fourteen Mueller model fire hydrants
costing $238 each, for a total cost of $3,332, 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 equipment.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson 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
IN RE:
CONTAINERIZED REFUSE COLLECTION EXPERIMENT - CATAWBA VALLEY
Supervisor Seibel moved that the County Administrator be authorized to
continue the containerized refuse collection system in the Catawba Valley and
further that the County Administrator be directed to negotiate a long-term contract
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with Cycle Systems, Inc. for these services and report/to the Board for its
approval.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present.
On the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the
members present, the report of the County Administrator regarding County-wide Wate
System Study was this date received and filed.
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IN RE:
COUNTY PAYROLLS
On the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the following recorded vote, the
County Payrolls (Bi-weekly 4/25/75), (Semi-monthly 4/30/75) and (Bi-weekly 5/9/75)
were approved for payment in the gross amount of $143,103.92 from which the sum of
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$17,552.64 F.I.T., $3,414.03 State Tax, $8,305.24 F.I.C.A., $3,206.81 Blue Cross,
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$3,534.66 VSRS, $489.90 L.I., $424.00 ACC, $502.45 T.P., $174.65 A.F., $215.68 s.B.l
$1,020.50 C.U., $66.00 U.F., $444.53 Misc., are deducted leaving a net payroll of
$103,752.83.
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
IN RE: ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
On the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the following recorded vote, the
current bills totaling $183,822.53 and the bills paid since last Board meeting
totaling $46,877.13 were today approved presently and retroactively.
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Flora
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NAYS:
None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Seibel
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1244 INCREASING THE PETTY
CASH FUND FOR THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County has heretofore
established a petty cash fund for the Finance Department and on March 26, 1974, at
the recommendation of the County Auditor, increased said petty cash fund to the
amount of $750; and
WHEREAS, the County Finance Officer has, in report to the Board dated
May 13, 1975, requested that the petty cash fund for the Finance Department be
increased from the sum of $750 to the sum of $2,500 in order to provide sufficient
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funds in said account to meet the requirements of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of the opinion that said petty cash
fund should be increased in order to provide for more efficient handling of County
financial transactions.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that the petty cash fund maintained in the County Finance Department be
increased from the sum of $750 to the sum of $2,500
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Officer of Roanoke County be
directed to maintain the said petty cash fund in the hereinabove set out amount in
order to provide for the more efficient handling of County financial transactions.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following recorded
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vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO 1245 - PETTY CASH FUND
On motion of Supervisor Dodson, the General Appropriation Ordinance of
Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 25, 1974, be, and the same is hereby amendec
as follows to become effective May 13, 1975:
EXPENDITURES
318f - Miscellaneous Operating Fund
901d - Petty Cash - Finance Department: An additional appropriation of
$1,750 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
3030 - General Operating Fund - Non-Revenue
1102 - Petty Cash Fund - Finance Department: An additional estimate of
$1,750 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:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
IN RE:
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NUMBER 1246 -
WELFARE DEPARTMENT
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On motion of Supervisor Seibel, the General Appropriation Ordinance of
Roanoke County, adopted June 25, 1974, be, and the same is hereby amended as
follows to become effective May 13, 1975:
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EXPENDITURES
1210 - Virginia Public Assistance Fund
703a - General Relief - Regular: An additional appropriation of $20,000 is
hereby made from the Virginia Public Assistance Fund for the period
ending June 30, 1975 for the function and purpose hereinabove
indicated.
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REVENUES
1200 - Virginia Public Assistance Fund
1102 - Transfer from General Operating Fund: An additional estimate of
$20,000 is hereby made to the Virginia Public Assistance 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
IN RE: AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 1247
WELFARE DEPARTMENT
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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 May 13, 1975:
EXPENDITURES
308c - Virginia Public Assistance - Local Appropriation
901 - Transfer to Virginia Public Assistance Fund: An additional
appropriation of $20,000 is hereby made from the General Operating
Fund for the period ending June 30, 1975 for the function and
purpose hereinabove indicated.
3010 - General Operating Fund - Local Revenues
0910 - Virginia Public Assistance Refunds - Public Assistance: An
additional estimate of $20,000 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:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
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ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
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IN RE:
VPI AND SU EXTENSION SERVICE - 4-H EXTENSION AGENT
Supervisor Seibel moved that the Board confirm employment of Mrs. Pamela
Jean Taylor as a 4-H Extension Agent in Roanoke County at an annual salary of
$5,700 effective May 16, 1975.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
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AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
IN RE: RESOLUTION NO. 1248 RELATING TO IMPLEMENTATION OF
A COUNTY-WIDE WATER SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Public Service Authority is in the process
of developing a proposed program of improvements relating to the County-wide water
system; and
WHEREAS, said Authority has recommended that Phase I and Phase II be
implemented, at a cost of approximately 3.6 million dollars including the retire-
ment of the existing indebtedness of the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors desires to indicate its approval of
the development of Phase I and Phase II of said water program and desires to
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indicate its willingness to arrange the necessary funding for said program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that said Board hereby indicates its support of the development of Phase I
and Phase II of the Roanoke County Public Service Authority water development
program.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Board hereby indicates its willingness
to support the financing of said program within the limits approved by the Novembe
1974 bond referendum and said Board hereby further indicates its willingness to
specifically finance Phase I in the amount of 1.3 million dollars and Phase II in
the amount of 1.4 million dollars at such times as said funds are required for the
construction and development of said program.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded
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vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
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IN RE:
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1249 EXTENDING BY FIFTEEN
DAYS THE DATE ON WHICH THE REAL ESTATE TAXES FOR THE
FIRST HALF OF THE 1975 CALENDAR YEAR IS DUE AND
PAYABLE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EMERGENCY
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WHEREAS, the real estate taxes assessed against all real estate situate
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in Roanoke County for the first half of the calendar year 1975 are, by statute, due
and payable on June 5, 1975; and
WHEREAS, Section 58-963.1 of the Code of Virginia provides that the Board I
of Supervisors may, by ordinance duly adopted, extend by one calendar month the
date on which said payment is due and payable; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County deems it to be
necessary to extend by fifteen days the date on which the real estate taxes for the
first half of the 1975 calendar year are due and payable; and
WHEREAS, an emergency is declared to exist in order that this ordinance
may take effect upon its passage.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that the due date for the first half of the 1975 real estate taxes be, and
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it is hereby extended by fifteen days and that the Treasurer be, and he is hereby
directed to collect said real estate taxes with the provision that no penalty be
incurred in connection with payment of such real estate taxes on or before June 20,
1975.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, pursuant to the provisions of Section
15.1-504 of the Code of Virginia, the Clerk is hereby directed to publish this
ordinance in the Roanoke World News, a newspaper having general circulation in
Roanoke County, once a week for two consecutive weeks.
BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect upon its passage.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1250 REQUIRING AUDITS FROM CERTAIN
SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS REQUESTING FUNDS FROM THE
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, during each fiscal
year, receives many varied requests for funds from various service organizations
in order that said service organizations may provide various services to the
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citizens of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, said Board is of opinion that, in order to insure the proper use
of County funds, any service organization requesting appropriations from the Board
of Supervisors of Roanoke County in an amount equal to or exceeding One Thousand
Dollars, ($1,000), shall, at the time of such request, provide to the Board the
most recent audit conducted on funds utilized by said service organizations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that said Board hereby requires all service organizations requesting funds
from said Board in an amount equal to or exceeding One Thousand Dollars, ($1,000),
to provide said Board with a copy of its most recent audit concerning the receipt
and expenditure of all funds utilized by said service organization.
On motion of Supervisor Seibel and adopted by the following recorded
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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vote:
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
At 8:22 p.m., the Board took a brief recess.
At 8:43 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center and the Board
reconvened in open session.
IN RE:
PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY BUDGET
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1975-1976
A public hearing was held by the Board of Supervisors this date on
adoption of the Roanoke County Budget for the fiscal year 1975-76. Following is
a list of persons who spoke at the hearing: Mr. B. K. Cruey, Mental Health Service)
of Roanoke Valley Board member, urged the Supervisors to reconsider their $44,000
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cut. Mrs. Max Murray, President of the Roanoke Association of Retarded Citizens,
spoke in support of restoring the $44,000 cut to Mental Health Services. Mr. John
P. Cone, Jr., representing Roanoke County Federation of Civic Leagues and Citizens'
Environmental Council appeared on behalf of the CEC. Mr. Russell Rabbey, Director
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of the CEC, told the Board that their organization will ceqse to exist if they do
not get any funds from the County. Mr. Edward Kidd, President of the Federation of
Civic Leagues suggested that the Board make the total budget available to the
people at least three months before the hearing. Mrs. Jean Glontz, Chairman of the
Education Committee of the Roanoke County Council of PTA's spoke on behalf of the
County's school system. Mr. Stanley Reas told the Supervisors they have done lIa
poor job" of explaining to County citizens what they are getting in the way of new
programs for the increases in taxes brought on by the reassessment.
IN RE:
ROANOKE COUNTY BUDGET - FISCAL YEAR 1975-76
Supervisor Johnson moved that the Board adopt the Roanoke County Budget
for the fiscal year 1975-76 as prepared and advertised.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
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IN RE:
COMMITTEE TO STUDY WAYS OF INFORMING CITIZENS
ON COUNTY BUDGET AND SERVICES
Supervisor Dodson moved that a committee be appointed to investigate ways
of better informing citizens on the County budget and services.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present
The following persons were appointed to the committee: Mr. Stanley Reas, I
Mr. Robert Staton, Mr. Edward Kidd, Supervisors Seibel and Johnson and the County
Administrator. The Chairman of the Board acts as an Ex-Officio member.
At 10:50 p.m., on the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice
vote of the members present, the Board went into Executive Session to discuss
real estate and personnel matters.
At 11:25 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center and on the
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motion of Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the members present,
the Board reconvened in open session.
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1251 OFFERING TO PURCHASE CERTAIN
PROPERTY OWNED BY FRALIN AND WALDRON, INC.
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County desires to purchase
23.91 acres, more or less, for County use, said tract of land belonging to Fralin
and Waldron, Inc., and being adjacent to the northern right-of-way of Interstate
Route 81 and fronting on the east side of State Route 640 (Butt Hollow Road), of
record in Deed Book 806 at page 244 in the Clerk1s Office of the Circuit Court of
the County of Roanoke, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors desires to make an offer for the
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purchase of said land for the sum of TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS, ($24,000), which
is deemed to be a just and fair consideration for the purchase of said land.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that said Board hereby offers to purchase the approximate 23.91 acres of
real estate owned by Fralin and Waldron, Inc. situate adjacent to the northern
right-of-way of Interstate Route 81 and fronting on the east side of State Route
640 (Butt Hollow Road) for the sum of TWENTY-FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS, ($24,000).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should said offer be accepted, the County
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Administrator be, and he is hereby directed to enter into a contract of sale for
said property, said contract to provide that the County acquire the fee simple,
unencumbered title to said property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk transmit a certified copy of this
resolution to Fralin and Waldron, Inc.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Hilton
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IN RE:
COMMITTEE ON TRANSITION TO COUNTY EXECUTIVE FORM OF GOVERNMENT
The Board confirmed the following appointments to the Committee on
Transition to County Executive Form of Government: Supervisor John G. Seibel,
Supervisor May Winn Johnson, Bayes Wilson, Elizabeth W. Stokes and William F. Clark
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IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS - ELECTRICAL EXAMINING BOARD
Supervisor Johnson moved that the following persons be reappointed to
serve on the Roanoke County Electrical Examining Board, all one-year terms
effective June 30, 1975 and expiring June 30, 1976: Marshall G. Covey - Electrical
Utility member, Robert H. Layman - Master Electrician representative, Carl C. Coon-
Journeyman Electrician representative, Richard M. Hughes - Professional Engineers
and Architects representative, William L. Mills - alternate Electrical Utility
representative, J. M. Blair - alternate Master Electrician, J. Howard Sink - I
Journeyman Electrician representative, Byron R. Dickson, Jr. - alternate professionf1
Engineers and Architects representative.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present
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IN RE:
APPOINTMENTS - PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY
Supervisor Seibel moved that Mr. B. W. Mahoney be reappointed to serve
as a member of the Roanoke County Public Service Authority for a one-year term
effective May 14, 1975 and expiring May 14, 1976; and that Mr. L. S. Waldrop be
reappointed for a one-year term effective May 28, 1975 and expiring May 28, 1976.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members presentr
IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD
Supervisor Seibel moved that Mr. Charles L. Jennings be reappointed to
serve as a County representative on the Virginia Western Community College Board
for a term of four years effective June 30, 1975 and expiring June 30, 1979.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members
present.
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IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD
Supervisor Johnson moved that Mrs. Lillion Utecht be appointed to serve
as a County representative on the Virginia Western Community College Board for a
term of four years effective June 30, 1975 and expiring June 30, 1979.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members
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present.
This concluded the business before the Board at this session, and on the
motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the members present,
the meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m. to reconvene on Monday, May 19 at 3:30 p.m.
in the Conference Room of the County Administrator's Office at 306-A East Main
Street in Salem to discuss legal matters and matters also involving personnel.
This will be a closed session of the Board.
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