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Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center
Salem, Virginia
September 9, 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, this 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 7:08 p.m. and recognized
Reverend George Freeman, Bonsack, Lithia Methodist Church, who offered the
invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given in unison, led by
Chairman Flora.
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I On the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 12, 1975 were approved as
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IN RE:
REQUEST FROM TAP - $25,000
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Mr. Cabell Brand, President of TAP, appeared before the .Board regarding
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Ithe Agency's request for $25,000 from Roanoke County.
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I On the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the
!Board, the County Finance Officer was directed to prepare the necessary Appropri-
, ati on Ordi nance for the September 23,
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1975 meeting of the Board.
APPLICATION OF MRS. MARY J. JOHNSON FOR A SPECIAL)
EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 2.79 ACRE )
TRACT LOCATED AT THE END OF ROUTE 777 )
APPROVED
Supervisor Hilton moved that the application of Mrs. Mary J. Johnson for
a special exception to park a mobile home on a 2.79-acre tract located at the end
of Route 777,0.1 mile past the end of State maintenance be approved subject to the
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provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes and a
variance granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
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'AYES:
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
Mrs. Johnson was present at the hearing.
There was no opposition.
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IN RE:
APPLICATION OF JESSIE J. FISHER, JR. FOR A )
SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A ONE) APPROVED
ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ROUTE 649 )
Supervisor Hilton moved that the application of Jessie J. Fisher, Jr. for
a special exception to park a mobile home on a one-acre trakt located on the east
side of State Route 649 (Dry Hollow), 1,000 feet south of State Route 639 be
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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.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
Mr. Fisher was present at the hearing. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
RENEWAL APPLICATION OF GEAROLD WAYNE FEURY FOR A )
SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 9 1/2 )
ACRE TRACT OWNED BY BILLIE H. FEURY AND LOCATED ON) APPROVED
THE SOUTH SIDE OF ROUTE 622 (BRADSHAW ROAD) )
Supervisor Hilton moved that the renewal application of Gearo1d Wayne
Feury for a special exception to park a mobile home on a 9 1/2-acre tract owned by
Billie H. Feury and located on the south side of State Route 622 (Bradshaw Road),
0.6 mile west of State Route 914 be approved subject to the provisions of the
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County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile homes and variances granted by
the Board of Zoning Appeals.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NA YS: None
Mr. Feury was present at the hearing. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
RENEWAL APPLICATION OF LAZARUS A. SIMMONS FOR A )
SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A )
.98 ACRE TRACT LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF STATE) APPROVED
ROUTE 778 )
Supervisor Hilton moved that the renewal application of Lazarus A.
Simmons for a special exception to park a mobile home on a .98 acre tract located
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on the south side of State Route 778, 0.6 mile west of State Route 647 be approved
subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to mobile
homes and variances granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
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The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
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Mrs. Louise Hackett, sister of the applicant, was present at the
hearing. There was no opposition.
IN RE: APPLICATION OF WESLEY CULLER FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION)
TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 1 1/2-ACRE TRACT AND ) CONTINUED
LOCATED EIGHT MILES FROM ROUTE 311 )
Supervisor Hilton moved that the public hearing on the application of
Wesley Culler for a special exception to park a mobile home on a 1 1/2-acre tract
presently owned by Frank and Cecil Francisco and located eight miles from State
Route 311 on the north side of State Route 622 (Bradshaw Road) be continued to
the September 23 meeting in order to allow Supervisors an opportunity to view the
property on which the mobile home will be placed.
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The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
Mr. Culler was present at the hearing.
Mrs. Janet Ledgewood, area property owner, appeared in opposition to the
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF DAVID E. OVERFELT FOR A SPECIAL)
EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 0.84 ACRE) DENIED
TRACT LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ROUTE 715 )
Supervisor Johnson moved that the application of David E. Overfelt for a
special exception to park a mobile home on a 0.84 acre tract located on the south
side of State Route 715,0.15 mile north of U. S. Route 220 on a private road be
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
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Mr. Overfelt was present at the hearing. Mr. Steve Boone, area resident,
spoke fn opposition to the request and presented signed petitions from certain area
Icitizens.
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On the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the
,Board, the petitons presented in opposition were this date received and filed.
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IN RE:
APPLICATION OF RONALD C. RANSOM FOR A SPECIAL )
EXCEPTION TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A 13.63 ACRE) APPROVED
TRACT LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF ROUTE 945 )
Supervisor Seibel moved that the application of Ronald C. Ransom for a
special exception to park a mobile home on a 13.63-acre tract located on the south
side of State Route 945, 0.2 mile east of Jae Valley Road (State Route 116) be
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approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinance as it pertains
to mobil e homes.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
Mrs. Ransom was present at the hearing. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
REQUEST OF MRS. EDNA M. NORTON FOR A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION TO OPERATE A BEAUTY SHOP IN HER HOME
LOCATED AT ROUTE 4, BELFORD STREET, S.W.
DENIED
Supervisor Dodson moved that the request of Mrs. Edna M. Norton for a
special exception to operate a beauty shop in her home located at Route 4, Belford
Street, S. W. be denied since this use of the land would not be compatable with
the surrounding area.
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The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Flora
NAYS: Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
Mr. Raymond R. Robrecht, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the applicant.
Petitions signed by Mrs. E. W. McElmurray and Mrs. Harold Horn, adjoin-
ing property owners, in support of the request were submitted to the Board.
On the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the petitions submitted in favor of the request were this date received
and filed.
Mr. James W. Cunningham, spokesman for certain area residents, appeared
in opposition to the request. Mr. Cunningham stated that the increased traffic
could be dangerous to the children and the request would devalue the property in
the area. Mr. Cunningham presented a petition signed by 24 area citizens opposing
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the request.
On the motion of Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the petition signed by 24 area citizens in opposition to the request was
this date received and filed.
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IN RE:
PETITION OF EUGENE E. AND MABEL M. WILLIS, )
CHARLES K. AND DIANE H. McGUIRE, TO VACATE, )
CLOSE, DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON THAT STREET )
KNOWN AS KAREN STREET ACCORDING TO THE MAP )
OF BRATTON LAWN SUBDIVISION RECORDED IN PLAT ) FINAL ORDER
BOOK 3, PAGE 152, CLERK'S OFFICE OF THE CIR- )
CUlT COURT FOR ROANOKE COUNTY AND LOCATED OFF )
ROUTE 643 )
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WHEREAS, Eugene E. Willis and Mabel M. Willis, husband and wife, and
Charles K. McGuire and Diane H. McGuire, husband and wife, the respective owners
of Lot 7 and 8, Block 2 of the Map of Bratton Lawn Subdivision, which adjoins a
street called Karen Street which is shown on the dedicated map of Bratton Lawn
Subdivision dated March 25, 1955 and recorded in Plat Book 3 at Page 152 in the
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court in the County of Roanoke, and these parties
have filed a petition before the Board of Supervisors to permanently vacate, dis-
,continue and close the above-described street; and
I WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors at its regular meeting ordered that
said Petiton be filed with the Planning Commission for its report and recommenda-
tion; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at its meeting on July 15, 1975 at
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7:30 p.m., following the proper advertisement of said hearing, recommended to the I
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IBoard that said Karen Street be vacated, closed,discontinued and abandoned; and j
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Ito consider the closing of said Karen Street was held before the Roanoke County I
I Board of Supervisors to consider this matter, and continued to September 9, 1975. i
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I THEREFORE, be it ordianed by the Board of Supervisors that that Street I
I known as Karen Street as shown on that dedicated Map of the Bratton Lawn SUbdiVisiot
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for the Circuit Court for the County of Roanoke, Virginia, be, and it is hereby
permanently vacated, discontinued, closed and abandoned, and that all right, title
and interest of the County of Roanoke, Virginia, and the public therein is hereby
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released insofar as the Board is so empowered to do. Be it further ordained that
the Clerk of this Board do forthwith certify to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of
the County of Roanoke a copy of this ordinance for recordation in the Deed Books
10f this office and a like copy to the County Engineer so that he may show on all
maps in his office the closing of said street.
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The foregoing Order was adopted on motion of Supervisor Seibel and the
following recorded vote:
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Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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Mr. Roy B. Willett, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioners.
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There was no opposition.
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PETITION OF ROBERT E. CHEWNING FOR REZONING )
2.27 ACRES LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF ROUTE )
419 AND ADJOINING MONTCLAIR FOREST SUBDIVISION )
DENIED
Supervisor Hilton moved that the petition of Robert E. Chewning for
rezoning 2.27 acres located on the east side of Route 419 and adjoining Montclair
Forest Subdivision, about 1/2 mile north of Lakeside Amusement Park in the Catawba
District from R-l to B-2 so that a furniture store may be constructed thereon be
denied since it was in conflict with the long range Land Use Plan previously
adopted by the Board.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
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Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson
NAYS: Mr. Flora
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ABSTAINING: Mr. Seibel
Mr. C. Richard Cranwell, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioner.
Mr. Cranwell stated that the request would not be spot zoning since the same type
of zoning is located across the street. He also stated that the petitioner would
leave a buffer zone between his property and the adjoining property.
Speaking in opposition to the rezoning were: Mr. R. B. Maddock, rep-
resenting the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which adjoins the
property of Mr. Chewning. Mr. Maddock stated that the property was purchased
and developed for a church because it was in a residential area and they felt that
business property detracts from the church environment. He also stated that the
increased traffic due to the furniture store would also cause problems;
said that he had houses immediately adjacent to the proposed site and that business
property could be detrimental to the sale of houses backing up on the business
property. He also stated that the request was in conflict with the long range
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Mr. Elwood Norris, developer of Montclair Forest Subdivision, an adjoining property,
land use plan and major aerterial highway plan, and it would be spot zoning;
Mr. R. J. Andrew, President of the Peters Creek Civic League, requested the Board
to conform with the long range land use plan; Mr. John Mercer, area property owner,
stated that the requested rezoning would lead to further commercial rezoning in the
area.
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IN RE:
PETITION OF CHARLES WESLEY MYERS, ET AL, )
FOR REZONING SEVEN ACRES LOCATED ON THE )
SOUTH SIDE OF ROUTE 419 AND THE NORTH SIDE )
OF ROUTE 720 (COLONIAL AVENUE), 1500 FEET ) FINAL ORDER
EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE 221 FROM )
R-l TO RE )
WHEREAS, Charles Wesley Myers, Emma Evelyn Myers and Anita Virginia Myers
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Cranford petitioned this Board and requested that the County Zoning Ordinance be
amended so as to provide that certain property described in said petition be
rezoned and reclassified as Residential Estates District RE, which petition was
duly filed at a regular meeting of this Board and was referred to the Planning
Commission for recommendation in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, said Planning Commission by a resolution adopted at a meeting
held on July 15, 1975 recommended to this Board that said County Zoning Ordinance
be amended so as to change the classification of the property described in said
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WHEREAS, said public hearing was this day had on said proposed amendment I
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WHEREAS, the said matter has been set down for public hearing on this
petition to Residential Estates District RE; and
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to the County Zoning Ordinance; and
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I and recommendation, and after hearing evidence touching on the merits of said
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that at this meeting of the
WHEREAS, this Board after giving careful consideration to said petition
Board of Supervisors held on the 9th day of September, 1975, the said Roanoke
County Zoning Ordinance be, and the same is, hereby amended so as to classify the
property described in said petition from Residential R-l to Residential Estates
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RE, in order that North Cross School can use said property for school-related
purposes, which said property is more particularly described as follows, to wit:
All that certain tract or parcel of land situate on the north
side of Colonial Avenue, State Secondary Route 720, and bounded
on the east by the property of J. S. Poff, on the north by
Route 419, and on the west by Eaton Hills Subdivision and the
property of Cola Mae Brewer, containing 7.05 acres.
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The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson
and the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
Mr. G. o. Clemmens, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioners.
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There was no opposition.
At 9:00 p.m., the Board took a brief recess.
At 9:15 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center and the Board
reconvened in open session.
IN RE:
HOME CHILD CARE
On the motion of Supervisor Hilton and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the petition prepared by Mr. Charles H. Osterhoudt, Attorney for Mrs.
Katherine Sherman, requesting Board's consideration regarding Home Child Care as a
type of land use to be taken into account in revision of the County Zoning Ordinanc
was referred to the County Administrator for appropriate study and consideration.
IN RE:
BINGO PERMIT RENEWAL - CAVE SPRING RESCUE SQUAD
LADIES AUXILIARY
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Supervisor Johnson moved that the application of Cave Spring Rescue
Squad Ladies Auxiliary for renewal of their Bingo Permit be approved to become
effective September 11, 1975, for a period of one year.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
PARADE PERMIT FEE
Supervisor Hilton moved that the request of the Virginia Society for the
Prevention of Blindness, Inc. requesting Board to waive parade permit fee of $15.00
be received and filed.
The motion was adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
ITEMS TO BE REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
On the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the following petition was this date received, filed and referred to the
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Planning Commission for its recommendation:
Petition of Mrs. Gay B. Shober for rezoning 0.75 acre located in the
Crescent Heights Subdivision on Stearnes Avenue in the Cave Spring
District from R-l to RE in order that a day care center may be
operated thereon.
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1302 AMENDING THE ROANOKE COUNTY
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors by Resolution No. 1049 adopted May 15,
1974. adopted and approved a grievance procedure for all County employees. exc1usivt
of employees of all constitutional offices, employees of the school system and I
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employees of the welfare department; and
WHEREAS, the County Administrator, in his report dated September 9, 1975
has recommended certain amendments to said grievance procedure; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to legislation adopted by the 1975 General Assembly the
local welfare board has requested all welfare department employees be included
within the County's grievance procedure; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that said changes to
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County's grievance procedure are appropriate and that the welfare department
employees should be included within the County's grievance procedure.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
Section XVII. Grievance Procedure be amended by the inclusion of the
following language in the end of said section:
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When the question of grievability cannot be satisfactorily resolved at
any stage prior to Step 4, the employee may make a request, and the appro-
priate County official shall forward such request for a ruling of the
grievability from the County Attorney, who shall respond within five days
from the receipt of such request.
Regardless of whether they are grievable, all complaints should be
given attention. This process is in recognition of the generally accepted
principle that any matter of such concern as to effect the morale of an
employee or group of employees should be of equal concern to management.
No complaint may be addressed beyond the top management level before
grievability has been determined. Only after grievabi1ity has been
determined shall a grievance be processed through the panel stage.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.1-
7.1 of the Code of Virginia, and the request of the local welfare board, that the
County grievance procedure shall, and it is hereby made applicable to the emp1oy-
ees of the Roanoke County Welfare Department.
The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Seibel and
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1303 REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT
OF HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION TO EXPEDITE IMPROVEMENTS
TO SECONDARY ROUTES 618 AND 658
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors, in action taken on February 13, 1973,
approved the issuance of a special-use permit for the operation of a joint sanitary
landfill on the M. S. Thomas property in Roanoke County upon certain terms and
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conditions; one of which was that certain improvements be made to State Secondary
Routes 618 and 658; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management Board, of
which Roanoke County is a member, has requested the Board of Supervisors to request
the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation to expedite improvements to
said roads; said improvements to be in accordance with the requirements contained
in the special-use permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that said Board hereby respectfully requests the Virginia Department of
Highways and Transportation to expedite the improvements to State Secondary Routes
618 and 658 in accordance with the requirements contained in the special-use permit
issued by the Board of Supervisors on February 13, 1973.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk transmit a certified copy of this
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resolution to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation through
appropriate channels.
The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and
the following recorded vote:
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Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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IN RE:
TRAILER PERMIT - DEBRA KAY RICHARDS
Mr. Douglas R. Schwartz, Attorney representing Debra Kay Richards, appearEd
before the Board and requested the Supervisors to reconsider condition 8 of the
permit regulations on the trailer permit of Miss Richards.
Supervisor Seibel moved that the original permit conditions, as previous-
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ly stated in a letter to Miss Richards, be enforced.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: Mr. Hilton
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1304 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER
FOR REPAIRS TO THE VINTON BRANCH LIBRARY
WHEREAS, recent investigation has revealed certain damage to the roof
trusses at the Vinton Branch Library, which damages are of a nature so as to
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require emergency repairs; and
WHEREAS, the architects that originally designed the Branch Library were
requested to obtain and have obtained proposalS from various contractors setting
out cost estimates for the necessary work to repair said trusses together with
certain additional work; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that the hereinafter set
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out proposal is the best proposal made to the County for such work and that such
repairs require emergency action by the Board. I
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to execute a purchase order authorizing Acorn Construction Company to perform I
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certain specified repairs to the Vinton Branch Library at a cost to the County not I
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The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Seibel and
the following recorded vote:
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AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE NO. 1305
On motion of Supervisor Seibel, the General Appropriation Ordinance of
Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 10, 1975, be, and the same is hereby amended
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as follows to become effective September 9, 1975:
EXPENDITURES
- Maintenance of Buildings and Grounds
215f - Repairs to Vinton Library: An additional appropriation of $5,952 is
hereby made from the General Operating Fund for the period ending
June 30, 1976, for the function and purpose hereinabove indicated.
Adopted by the following recorded vote:
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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ABSTAINING: Mr. Hilton
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1306 APPROVING A FORM FOR
MAINTAINING AN ACCURATE DAILY RECORD OF
TIME WORKED AND INSTRUCTING ITS USE
WHEREAS, the Fair Labor Standards Act was recently amended by the United
States Congress requiring all governmental subdivisions to comply with the pro-
visions of said Act effective May, 1975; and
WHEREAS, one of the provisions of said Act requires the County to
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maintain accurate written records of time actually worked for all non-exempt
employees; and
WHEREAS, the County Administrator has recommended the use of a certain
form which has been approved by the United States Department of Labor, Wage and
Hour Division, which agency is responsible for the enforcement of said Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that said Board hereby approves the form attached hereto as Exhibit A as
the form to be used by all County employees, including employees of all Constitu-
tional Offices, Courts, Welfare Department, Extension and Continuing Education,
Library and Air Pollution Control, but excluding all exempt employees as determined
by the County Administrator.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Board hereby instructs, directs and
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requires all non-exempt employees to complete said form and further instructs,
directs and requires all department heads to approve the same and forward the same
to Finance Department, which shall maintain said forms for a period of three years.
The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson
and the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
Exhibit A, form to be used by all County employees, is filed with the
minutes of this meeting.
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1307 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY
ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT FOR
USE BY CERTAIN COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
WHEREAS, bids were received on August 28, 1975, in the office of the
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County Administrator for the acquisition of certain equipment to be used by various
County departments and agencies, said equipment including refuse packers, a van for
the maintenance crew, pick-up trucks and a dump truck; and
WHEREAS, the County Administrator in his report dated September 9. 1975,
has recommended the acquisition of the equipment hereinafter set out; the bids for
said equipment complying in all respects to the County's specifications therefore
and, because of the urgent need for said equipment and prior experience with
similar equipment; the bids accepted being the best bids received by the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that the bids hereinafter set out for the following described equipment be,
and they are hereby accepted by the Board of Supervisors:
1. The bid of Truxmore Industries for three refuse
packers in the amount of $16,896.00 per unit for a
total cost of $50,688.00.
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2. The bid of Beach Brothers Dodge for a van for
use by the maintenance crew in the amount of
$4,162.00.
3. The bid of Magic City Motors for three pick-up
trucks in the amount of $3.663.33 per truck for a
total cost of $10,990.00.
4. The bid of Beach Brothers Dodge for a dump truck
costing $8,548.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Administrator be, and he is
I hereby authorized and directed to execute the necessary purchase orders for the
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The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Seibel and
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1308 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF
$8.7 MILLION SANITARY SEWER BONDS AND $6.1 MILLION
WATER BONDS OF ROANOKE COUNTY, VIRGINIA, AND PRE-
SCRIBING SOME OF THE DETAILS OF SAID BONDS AND
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES
IN ANTICIPATION OF THE SALE OF SAID BONDS
WHEREAS, a majority of the qualified voters of Roanoke County voting at
an election duly called and held on November 5, 1974, were in favor of the contrac-
ting of debt and the issuance of bonds of said County of the principal amount of
$8.7 million of bonds for the purpose of financing the cost of sanitary sewer
facilities and $6.1 million of bonds for the purpose of financing the cost of water
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facilities, and an order was duly entered on December 30, 1974, in the Circuit
Court of said County authorizing the Board of Supervisors of said County to proceed
to carry out the wishes of the voters of said County; and
WHEREAS. the Board of Supervisors desires to authorize the issuance of
said bonds and to prescribe some of the details thereof and provide for the issuanc
-of bond anticipation notes in anticipation of the sale thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County as follows:
(1) Roanoke County shall issue its bonds of the principal amount of
$8.7 million pursuant to the provisions of the Public Finance Act (Chapter 5 of
Title 15.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended) and in accordance with the
proposition approving the issuance of said bonds adopted by a majority of the
qualified voters of said County at an election held on November 5, 1974. The
moneys raised by the issuance of said bonds shall be used to finance the cost of
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sanitary sewer facilities to be part of a County wide sanitary sewer system,
including the acquisition of sanitary sewer facilities owned by the Roanoke County
Public Service Authority, the acquisition and construction of additions thereto and
the reconstruction and extension thereof. Said bonds shall be designated "Sewer
Bonds", shall be dated and shall be payable in installments as may be determined
by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County by resolution adopted prior to the
issuance thereof.
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(2) Roanoke County shall issue its bonds of the principal amount of
$6,100,000 pursuant to the provisions of the Public Finance Act (Chapter 5 of
Title 15.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended) and in accordance with the
proposition approving the issuance of said bonds adopted by a majority of the
qualified voters of said County at an election held on November 5, 1974. The
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moneys ra i sed by the issuance of said bonds sha 11 be used to fi nance the cost of
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water facilities to be a part of a County wide water supply system and distribution
system, including the acquisition of water facilities owned by the Roanoke County
Public Service Authority, the acquisition and construction of additions thereto
and the reconstruction and extension thereof. Said bonds shall be designated
"Water Bonds," shall be dated and shall be payable in installments as may be
determined by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County by resolution adopted
prior to the issuance thereof.
(3) Both principal of and interest on the bonds shall be payable at
Paying Agents to be designated by the Board of Supervisors prior to the issuance
thereof, in any coin or currency of the United States of America which at the time
of payment is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts.
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bonds shall bear the facsimile signature of the Chairman of the Board of supervisorf
and shall be signed by the County Treasurer and a facsimile of the official seal I
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of said Board shall be imprinted upon said bonds.
The interest coupons to be
attached thereto shall be authenticated with the facsimile signature of said
Chairman.
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Said bonds and the interest coupons representing the interest
payable thereon shall be in substantially the following form:
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
ROANOKE COUNTY
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ROANOKE COUNTY (herein referred to as "County"), a political subdivision
DOLLARS ($
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until it shall mature at the rate of
per centum (
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annum, payable on and in each year, upon presenta-
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or, at the option of the holder,
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any coin or currency of the United States of America which at the time of payment
is legal tender for the payment of public and private debts.
(This paragraph to appear only in IISewer Bondsll)
This bond is one of an issue of bonds of like date and tenor, except as
to maturity, (rate of interest) and number, issued pursuant to the provisions of
the Public Finance Act (Chapter 5 of Title 15.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as
amended) to finance the cost of sanitary sewer facilities to be part of a County
wide sanitary sewer system, including the acquisition of sanitary sewer facilities
owned by the Roanoke County Public Service Authority, the acquisition and extension
thereof. The contracting of the debt evidenced by this bond and the issuance of
this bond were approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the County at an
election duly held on November 5, 1974.
(This paragraph to appear only in IIWater Bondsll)
This bond is one of an issue of bonds of like date and tenor, except as
to maturity, (rate of interest) and number, issued pursuant to the provisions of
the Public Finance Act (Chapter 5 of Title 15.1 of the Code of Virginia, 1950, as
amended) to finance the cost of water facilities to be a part of a County wide wate
supply system and distribution system, including the acquisition of water facilitie
owned by the Roanoke County Public Service Authority, the acquisition and construc-
tion of additions thereto and the reconstruction and extension thereof. The con-
tracting of the debt evidenced by this bond and the issuance of this bond were
approved by a majority of the qualified voters of the County at an election duly
held on November 5, 1974.
It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things
required by the Constitution or statutes of the Commonwealth of Virginia to exist,
be performed or happen precedent to or in the issuance of this bond, exist, have
been performed and have happened, and that the amount of this bond together with al
other indebtedness of the County, is within every debt and other limit prescribed
by the Constitution or statutes of said Commonwealth. The faith and credit of the
County are hereby pledged to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest
on this bond in accordance with its terms.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Supervisors of the County has caused
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this bond to be signed by a facsimile of the signature of its Chairman, to be
signed by the County Treasurer and a facsimile of the official seal of the Board tol
be imprinted hereon, and the interest coupons hereto annexed to be authenticated I
with the facsimile signature of said Chairman, and this bond to be dated
(facsimile)
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County, Virginia
County Treasurer of Roanoke County, Virginia
(Form of Coupon)
NO.
NO.
On the
day of
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political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia, will pay to bearer
DOLLARS ($
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for the payment of public and private debts, being the interest then due on its
Bond, dated
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Chairman, Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia
(5) For the payment of the principal of and the interest on the bonds
authorized by this resolution as the same shall become due, the full faith and
credit of Roanoke County, Virginia, are hereby irrevocably pledged, and each year
while any of said bonds shall be outstanding there shall be levied and collected
in accordance with law an annual ad valorem tax upon all taxable property in said
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County subject to local taxation sufficient in amount to provide for the payment of
the principal of and the interest on said bonds as such principal and interest
shall become due, which tax shall be in addition to all other taxes authorized to
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(6) The sum of $8,700,000 shall be borrowed by Roanoke County in
anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized to
be issued for the purpose of financing the cost of sanitary sewer facilities which
were approved by the qualified voters of Roanoke County voting at said election
held on November 5, 1974, and $6,100,000 shall be borrowed by Roanoke County in
anticipation of the receipt of the proceeds of the sale of the bonds authorized to
be issued for the purpose of financing the cost of water facilities which were
approved by the qualified voters of Roanoke County voting at said election held on
November 5, 1974. Negotiable notes each designated "Sewer Bond Anticipation Note"
or "Water Bond Anticipation Note" as the case may be, shall be issued for the sums,
or portions thereof, so borrowed.
Each such note shall be dated on or about the date of its issuance and
shall be payable within two years, provided that on or after such maturity date,
any such note may be extended from time to time; provided, further, that no such
extension shall be payable later than five years from the date of issuance of the
original note issued to finance the respective purpose for which bonds have been
authorized. Each such note shall bear interest from its date at a rate which
shall not exceed the maximum rate of interest at the time allowed by law. Such
interest shall be payable at the maturity of the note. Each of said notes shall be
signed by the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County and by the
County Treasurer of Roanoke County and the seal of the County shall be impressed on
such note.
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(7) Such notes shall be issued by the Chairman of the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County and the County Treasurer of Roanoke County from time to
time in such denominations and bear such rate of interest payable at such places
of payment at such time, within the provisions of this resolution, as they shall
determine. The power to make such determination is. hereby delegated to the Chair-
man of the Board of Supervisors and the County Treasurer. A report of each sale
of notes shall be made by the aforesaid officials to the Board of Supervisors
promptly after each transaction.
The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Johnson and
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS: None
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IN RE:
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE ROANOKE COUNTY
CODE BY REVISION CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE CODE TO
PARALLEL THE NEW STATE CRIMINAL CODE
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that a publi
hearing be held at an adjourned meeting of the Board of Supervisors to be held on
September 30, 1975 at 4:00 p.m. in the office of the County Administrator of
Roanoke County at 306A East Main Street, Salem, Virginia, at which time it will be
moved that the following sections of the Roanoke County Code be amended so as to
bring said sections in conformity with the provisions of the Code of Virginia
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relating to penalties for various crimes and offenses committed in Roanoke County:
Chapter 1, General Provisions, Section 1-6, General penalty;
continuing violations.
Chapter 4, Amusements, Article V, Bingo Games, Section 4-14,
Permit required, sub-section (e).
Chapter 5, Animals and Fowl, Article II. Dogs, Division 2,
Licenses, Section 5-27, Penalties for violation of division.
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Chapter 7, Buildings, Electricity and Plumbing Codes, Section
7-18, Violations generally, and Section 7-59, Violations and
penalties are repealed.
Chapter 9, Licenses, Article I. In General, Section 9.1-12,
Expiration of license and penalty for continuing without license,
subsection (2).
Chapter 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article I. In General,
Section 10-11, subsection (a).
Chapter 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II. Operators'
License and Vehicle Registration, Section 10-15, subsection (b)
Chapter 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II. Operators' License
and Vehicle Registration, Section 10-16, subsection (b)
Chapter 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II. Operators'
License and Vehicle Registration, Section 10-17, subsection (b)
Chapter 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article III. Driving
While Under Influence of Alcohol, Drugs and Other Intoxicants,
Section 10-27
Chapter 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article III. Driving
While Under Influence of Alcohol, Drugs and Other Intoxicants,
Section 10-29.
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Chapter 21, Zoning, Article I, In General, Section 21-14
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The full text of the proposed notice of intention is on file in the
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of the County of Roanoke, in the office of the
County Administrator and is posted at the front door of the Roanoke County Court-
house.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the following recorded
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AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
None
IN RE:
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 1178
GRANTING A GRANCHISE FOR A CATV SYSTEM IN ROANOKE COUNTY
BE IT RESOLVED that a public hearing be held on September 23, 1975, at
7:00 p.m. at a regular meeting of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors held at
the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center, at which time it will be moved that
Ordinance No. 1178 granting a franchsie for a CATV system in Roanoke County be
amended as follows:
Section 14. Payments to the County
This amendment to take effect September 23, 1975
On motion of Supervisor Johnson and adopted by the unanimous voice vote
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The entire Notice of Intentiion regarding CATV is filed with the
minutes of this meeting.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1309 ABOLISHING THE POSITION OF
TIE BREAKER FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHEREAS, the Code of Virginia has recently been amended to provide for
alternate means of appointment for the tie breaker of the Board of Supervisors and
to provide further that the Board may determine not to provide for the appointment
or election of such tie breaker; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that it is not in the
best interests of said Board to provide for the appointment or election of a tie
breaker and that the same is therefore not necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
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County that said Board hereby determines that it shall not provide for the
appointment or election of a tie breaker for the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County and that a tie vote upon any issue before the Board shall result in the
defeat of the motion, issue, resolution or ordinance before said Board.
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The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Seibel
and the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel
NAYS: Mr. Flora
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IN RE:
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR ADDITION TO
SECONDARY HIGHWAY SYSTEM - NELL CIRCLE,
BURNETT HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the following road was this date requested to become a part of the State
Secondary System of Highways in Roanoke County:
Nell Circle from Beaumont Road (Route 621) south to end, a
distance of 0.17 mile.
IN RE:
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT - REQUEST FOR ADDITION TO
SECONDARY HIGHWAY SYSTEM - TINKERVIEW ROAD,
BELLVIEW GARDENS, SECTION 2
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the following road was this date requested to become a part of the State
Secondary System of Highways in Roanoke County:
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Mountain Road (Route 1511), a distance of 0.29 mile.
RESOLUTION NO. 1310 DESIGNATING THE NAME OF A
CERTAIN UNNAMED ROAD IN ROANOKE COUNTY - STATE
ROUTE 1144 - ZANA DRIVE
WHEREAS, property owners on State Route 1144 in Roanoke County which
extends in a southeasterly direction from Wildwood Road (Route 6191 have requested
the Board of Supervisors to name said road Zana Drive; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 15.1-379 of the Code of Virginia, as
amended, the governing body of any County is authorized and by resolution duly
adopted, may name streets, roads, and alleys therein, outside the corporate
limits, of towns, except those primary highways conforming to Section 33.1-12 of
the Code of Virginia.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Hilton and the following recorded vote:
AYES:
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IN RE:
REQUEST OF OAK GROVE PROPERTIES, INC.,
FOR ACCEPTANCE OF A DEED PREVIOUSLY
RECORDED IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the
Board, the request of Oak Grove Properties, Inc., for acceptance of a deed
previously recorded in the Clerk's Office was continued to the October 14, 1975
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1311 COMMENDING THE EFFORTS OF
HOCKEY, INC. TO MAINTAIN A HOCKEY FRANCHISE
IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY
WHEREAS, various citizens, businessmen and loyal hockey fans, upon
recognizing the fact that the Roanoke Valley was in danger of losing its franchise
for ice hockey, have recently formed and incorporated an organization known as
Hockey, Inc., with the goal of maintaining a local franchise in the Southern
Hockey Association, which goal has been realized; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County is desirous of
recognizing the efforts of said citizens in their attempts to keep said franchise
in the Roanoke Valley.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
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County that said Board does hereby commend and support the efforts of those
citizens comprising Hockey, Inc., for their success in maintaining a professional
hockey franchise in the Roanoke Valley and does express appreciation to those
citizens for their untiring interest and desire to keep this exciting sport
available for the viewing pleasure of its fans and for the incidential but most
important recreational benefits to the youth of the area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Board does urge all citizens and
businesses in the area to unite with Hockey, Inc., and match its enthusiastic
support of professional hockey in the Roanoke Valley.
The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Hilton and
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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RESOLUTION NO. 1312 URGING THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
TO AMEND COURTHOUSE REMOVAL PROVISIONS OF THE
CODE OF VIRGINIA AND REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA
ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES TO INCLUDE IN ITS
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR 1976 SUCH A REQUEST
WHEREAS, Article 3, Chapter 12, of Title 15.1 of the Code of Virginia
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sets out procedure to be utilized by any county which seeks to remove its court-
house from its present location to another site; and
WHEREAS, Section 15.1-561 of the Code of Virginia requires a two-thirds
vote at a referendum held on such question in order to approve the removal of the
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for 1976 legislation which would provide for such amendment.
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County is of opinion that th~
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Section 15.1-561 of the Code of Virginia by reducing the required vote for approval I
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at such referendum; and
amend Section 15.1-561 to provide that the removal of the courthouse would be
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
emergency legislation by the General Assembly.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors that the Virginia
Association of Counties include in its legislative program for 1976 legislation
which would provide for such amendment and such emergency provision.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be
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transmitted to all area legislators.
The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Dodson and
the following recorded vote:
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Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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RESOLUTION NO. 1313 REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT
OF HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION TO PLACE FOUR-WAY STOP SIGNS
AT THE INTERSECTION OF FLEETWOOD AVENUE AND RED ROCK ROAD
WHEREAS, citizens in the area of Fleetwood Avenue and Red Rock Road have
advised the members of the Board of Supervisors that the intersection of said two
roads is a dangerous intersection as a result of increased traffic at said
intersection; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that in order to provide
for the safety of the citizens of Roanoke County, it is in the best interests of
said citizens to have four-way stop signs placed at said intersection; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to recommend the placement of said four-way
stop signs at said intersection.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that said Board recommends the placement of four-way stop signs at the
intersection of Fleetwood Avenue and Red Rock Road in Roanoke County and further
urges the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation to study said matter
and to locate stop signs at said intersection.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be
transmitted to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation through
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NAYS:
On motion of Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded votE:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
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IN RE:
FEDERAL BUILDING
Supervisor Dodson moved that the County Administrator be authorized to
correspond with the appropriate Federal/Postal Service officials concerning the
possible availability and feasibility of the Federal building, the terms and
conditions involved in the County's acquisition of the building.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Flora
NAYS:
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On the motion of Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the
members, the Board went into Executive Session to discuss matters involving
personnel and real estate.
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At 11:34 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center and on the
motion of Supervisor Hilton and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the Board
reconvened in open session.
This concluded the business before the Board at this time, and on the
motion of Supervisors Hilton and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the
meeting was adjourned at 11:35 p.m.
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