10/9/1973 - Regular
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Roanoke County Courthouse
Salem, Virginia
October 9, 1973
1:00 P.M.
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County met this
day at the Courthouse in Salem, Virginia, in the County Court-
room, being the second Tuesday, and the first regular meeting
of the month.
MEMBERS PRESENT: John G. Seibel, Vice-Chairman,
J. Thomas Engleby, III, Richard C. Flora, R.E. Hilton, Jr.
ABSENT: Chairman C. Lawrence Dodson. Mr. William F. Clark,
County Administrator, and Mr. Edward A. Natt, County Attorney,
were also in attendance.
In the absence of Chairman Dodson, Vice-Chairman
Seibel called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m., recognized
The Reverend James V. DeFoe, Pastor of the Melrose Baptist
Church, who offered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance
to the flag was given in unison, led by Supervisor Hilton.
On the motion of Supervisor Hilton and the unanimous
voice vote of the Board, the minutes of the regular meeting of
September 11, 1973, were approved as spread.
IN RE:
PETITION OF ANDREWS-PITZER-BUTLER
FUEL OIL CORPORATION FOR REZONING
1.081 ACRES LOCATED IN THE CAVE
SPRING MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
FINAL ORDER
WHEREAS, Andrews-Pitzer-Butler Fuel Oil Corporation
petitioned this Board and requested that the Roanoke County
Zoning Ordinance be amended so as to provide that certain
property described in said petition be rezoned and reclassified
as Industrial District M-2 which petition was filed at a regu-
lar meeting of this Board held on August 14, 1973, and by order
entered that day was referred to the Planning Commission for
its recommendation; and
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WHEREAS, said Planning Commission by a resolution
adopted at a meeting held on September 18, 1973, after hearing
WHEREAS, the Clerk of this Board did set the regular
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the merits of said petition, recommended tol
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Zoning Ordinance be amended so as to change I
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evidence touching on
this Board that said
the classification of the property described in said petition
from Industrial District M-l to Industrial District M-2j and
meeting of this Board held on October 9, 1973, as the time and
date for a public hearing and same was advertised by notice dUlYI
published in The World News, a newspaper having a general cir- I
culation in the County of Roanokej and I
WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on the proposed
amendment on the 9th day of October, 1973j and
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WHEREAS, this Board, after giving careful consideratiof
to said petition and to said recommendation after hearing evi- I
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Ordinance should be amended as requested in said petition and I
as recommended by said Planning Commission. I
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that at I
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this meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on the 9th day of !
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October, 1973, the said Zoning Ordinance be, and the same is
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hereby amended so as to reclassify the property from Industrial
District M-l to Industrial District M-2 in order that said
property might be more fully and reasonably used, the said
property so classified being more particularly described as
follows, to-wit:
1.081 acres located in Cave Spring Magisterial
District and bounded on the east by Virginia
Highway Route 419 (Starkey Road), on the south
by Virginia Highway Route 753, and on the west
and south by the property of John A. Hall and
Company, Inc. as shown on the attached plat.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Clerk of
this Board shall certify a copy of this resolution to the
Secretary of the Planning Commission and a copy to Gentry,
Locke, Rakes & Moore, attorneys for the petitioners.
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The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of
Supervisor Engleby and the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
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ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
Mr. Richard C. Rakes, Attorney, appeared on behalf
of the petitioners. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
PETITION OF INTERNATIONAL FUNERAL
SERVICES, INC. FOR REZONING 2.97
ACRES ON THE WEST SIDE OF ROUTE 419
Mr. J. D. Logan, Attorney, appeared before the Board
and requested that the public hearing on the petition of
International Funeral Services, Inc. for rezoning 2.97 acres
located on the west side of Route 419 be continued.
Supervisor Engleby moved that the public hearing on
the petition of International Funeral Services, Inc. for
rezoning 2.97 acres located on the west side of Route 419 be
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continued to the October 23, 1973 meeting of the Board.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
IN RE:
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 3,
AIR POLLUTION
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors deems certain
amendments to the Roanoke County Code to be necessary in the
best interests of the health, safety and general welfare of the
citizens of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Intention to amend the Roanoke
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County Code as proposed, and Public Hearing thereon, have been
advertised and posted in accordance with law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, that the Roanoke County Code be
amended as follows:
Chapter 3, Air Pollution, be repealed and
a new Chapter 3.1 Air Pollution, be adopted
as follows:
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indicated in this
Chapter 3.1 - Air Pollution
Section 3.1-1 - Short Title
This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as the
"Air Pollution Control Ordinance of Roanoke County."
Section 3.1-2 - Definitions
Unless otherwise expressly stated or
indicates a different intention, the following
the purposes of this Chapter, have the meaning
section:
Air Pollution. The presence in the outdoor atmosphere of one or
more substances which are or may be harmful or injurious to
human health, welfare or safety, to animal or plant life, or to
property or which interfere with the enjoyment by the people of
life or property.
Air Pollution Control Officer. The Medical Director.
Air Pollution Control Coordinator. The Air Pollution Control
Director.
Air Pollution Control Director. The Air Pollution Coordinator
designated or appointed in the Health Department of the County
of Roanoke.
Air Pollution Episode. Meteorological conditions, generally
temperature inversions, that reduces the effective volume of air
in which the contaminants are diluted and as a result air
pollution may reach levels that would cause imminent and sub-
stantial endangerment to the health of persons.
This amendment to take effect on October 9, 1973.
On motion of Supervisor Engleby and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
IN RE:
ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE RECOGNIZING
CERTAIN PERSONS AND GROUPS AS INTEGRAL
PARTS OF THE OFFICIAL SAFETY PROGRAM
OF ROANOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors deems certain
ordinances to be necessary in the best interests of the health,
safety and general welfare of the citizens of Roanoke County;
and
WHEREAS, Chapter 3, Article 1.1 of the Code of
Virginia, of 1950, as amended, is known and designated as the
"Line of Duty Act;" and
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WHEREAS, said Act provides for payment for benefi-
ciaries of persons whose death occurs as a direct or proximate
result of the performance of his duty as a law enforcement
officer of this State or any of its political subdivisions; and
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WHEREAS, the afore-mentioned Act defines person or
persons as a law enforcement officer of the County, a sheriff,
deputy sheriff, or a member of any fire company or department,
or rescue squad, which shall have been recognized by an ordi-
nance of any county, city or town of this state as an integral
part of such safety program of such county, city or town; and
WHEREAS, in order for the sheriff, deputy sheriffs,
county police, animal control officer, deputy animal control
officer, and all other duly empowered law enforcement officers,
members of any fire company or department, or rescue squad for
Roanoke County to be insured by the "Line of Duty Act," they
must be recognized as a part of the official safety program of
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Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Intention to adopt and Public
Hearing thereon have been advertised and posted in accordance
with law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Super-
visors that the following ordinance be adopted:
1. That the following person or persons are
integral parts of the safety program of Roanoke
County as defined by Chapter 3, Article 1.1 of
the Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, and known
and designated as the "Line of Duty Act."
(a) All law enforcement officers to include,
but not be limited to, the sheriff, deputy sheriffs,
county police, animal control officer, deputy
animal control officer, and all other duly empowered
law enforcement officers of Roanoke County.
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(b) The following volunteer fire departments:
Catawba Fire Department
Mason Cove Fire Department
Hollins Fire Department
Bent Mountain Fire Department
Cave Spring Fire Department
Mount Pleasant Fire Department
Clearbrook Fire Department
Salem Fire Department
Vinton Fire Department
Fort Lewis Fire Department
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(c) The following volunteer rescue squads:
Roanoke County Rescue Squad #5
Fort Lewis Life Safing & First Aid
Crew, Inc.
Bent Mountain Rescue and First Aid
Crew
Cave Spring First Aid and Rescue
Squad, Inc.
Mount Pleasant First Aid Crew, Inc.
Clearbrook First Aid and Rescue
Squad, Inc.
Salem Rescue Squad, Inc.
Vinton First Aid Crew
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2. All said volunteer fire departments and rescue
squads shall compile and maintain accurate personnel
rosters of all members of respective volunteer fire
departments and rescue squads and shall submit a
copy thereof, with all revisions, to the County
Administrator.
This ordinance to take effect on October 9, 1973.
On motion of Supervisor Flora and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
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IN RE:
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE ROANOKE
COUNTY CODE, ARTICLE II. ELECTRICAL
INSPECTOR, SECTION 8-12, OFFICE
CONTINUED; QUALIFICATIONS GENERALLY
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors deems certain amend-
ments to the Roanoke County Code to be necessary in the best
interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the
citizens of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Intention to amend the Roanoke
County Code as proposed, and Public Hearing thereon, have been
advertised and posted in accordance with law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County, that the Roanoke County Code be
amended as follows:
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Section 8-12. Office continued; qualifications
generally.
The office of electrical inspector as now
constituted is hereby continued, subject to
removal at any time for cause by the Board
of Supervisors. Each electrical inspector
shall have a high school education or its
equivalent and shall be licensed as a
master electrician in Roanoke County.
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This amendment to take effect on October 9, 1973.
On motion of Supervisor Hilton and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
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None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
On the motion of Supervisor Engleby and the unanimous
voice vote of the Board, the resolution adopted by Roanoke City
regarding flood control study for the upper basin of the Roanoke
River was this date received and filed.
IN RE:
A RESOLUTION SEEKING CONGRESSIONAL
SUPPORT FOR FUNDING OF THE WILMINGTON
DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS' FLOOD
CONTROL STUDY FOR THE UPPER BASIN
OF THE ROANOKE RIVER
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors desires to express
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its support for the enactment by the Congress of the united
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States of legislation appropriating funds sufficient to com-
plete the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers' flood control study
of the upper basin of the Roanoke River.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County that said Board does hereby most strongly
express its support for the enactment by the Congress of an
appropriation of sufficient federal funds to complete the U. S.
Army Corps of Engineers', Wilmington District, flood control
study of the upper basin of the Roanoke River.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County that said Board calls upon the members of
Congress, particularly those members of Congress representing
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the Commonwealth of Virginia and several Congressional District
and localities, to employ and use their good offices, influence
and strongest efforts to obtain in the Congress, early passage
of said legislation, and, to that end, the Clerk is directed to
forthwith transmit certified copies of this measure to Senator
Harry F. Byrd, Jr., to Senator William C. Scott, and to all
of the members of the United States House of Representatives
from Virginia.
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On motion of Supervisor Flora and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSTAINING:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Hilton
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ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
IN RE:
PETITION OF FLORADALE, INC.
FOR REZONING 2.531 ACRES OF
LAND ALONG PLANTATION ROAD
WIT H D RAW A L
Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Attorney, appeared before the
Board and requested that the petition of Floradale, Inc. for
rezoning 2.531 acres along Plantation Road next to Tombstone
Cemetery from R-l to B-2 be withdrawn.
On the motion of Supervisor Engleby and the following
recorded vote, the petition of Floradale, Inc. for rezoning
2.531 acres along Plantation Road next to Tombstone Cemetery ......
from R-l to B-2 was this date withdrawn.
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Seibel
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Mr. Hilton
ABSTAINING:
Mr. Flora
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Prior to any discussion on the foregoing petition, II'
Supervisor Flora stated that he must abstain from all discussion I
and voting due to a possible conflict of interest.
Mr. Dodson
IN RE:
BINGO PERMIT - MOUNTAIN VIEW
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA
Supervisor Flora moved that a Bingo Permit be issued
to the Mountain View Elementary School PTA, providing that said
organization completes the necessary application regarding same.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: I
AYE S :
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
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None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
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IN RE:
BINGO PERMIT - SQUIRES
ATHLETIC CLUB, INC.
Supervisor Engleby moved that a Bingo Permit be
issued to the Squires Athletic Club, Inc. providing that said
club completes the necessary application regarding same.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYE S :
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
On the motion of Supervisor Flora and the unanimous
voice vote of the Board, the following petition was this date
received, filed and referred to the Planning Commission for a
recommendation:
1. Petition of Howard E. Sigmon for rezoning
property located on the easterly side of
Plantation Road (Virginia Secondary Route
601) containing 21 acres, more or less, and
located directly across said Plantation Road
from Lots 17-32, Block 1, Vista Heights, from
R-l to R-3 so that same may be used for hous-
ing of the elderly.
IN RE:
COUNTY FLEET INSURANCE
Supervisor Flora moved that the County renew the
insurance policy with Iowa National Mutual Insurance Company
and authorized payment of the premium in the amount of
$21,866.00 for a period of one year effective October 1, 1973.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
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IN RE:
INSURANCE
Supervisor Engleby moved that the Chairman be
authorized to write a letter to the Chairman of the County's
Insurance Committee stating that the County is in need of the
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Committee's report regarding the County's Insurance Program and i
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The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote: I
that said report be submitted within a five-month period if
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
IN RE:
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A JOB DESCRIPTION
FOR THE POSITION OF ASSISTANT REGISTRAR
AND CLASSIFYING SAID POSITION WITHIN THE
COUNTY PERSONNEL AND PAY PLAN
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has heretofore
adopted a position classification and pay plan for Roanoke
County, which pay plan prescribes the procedure for including
new positions within said plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has heretofore
approved the position of Assistant Registrar for Roanoke
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WHEREAS, the Board is desirous of adopting a job
description for said position and setting the pay scale for
said position.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that the following be, and the same is
hereby adopted as the job description for the Assistant Registra .
Nature of Work
This is moderately difficult clerical work in the
maintenance of voter registration records and assisting ln
conducting elections.
Duties include the registration of voters, main-
tenance of voting lists, answering questions regarding
voting rules, and other duties as directed by the Registrar.
Also, participates in the preparatory work in the conducting
of elections as prescribed by the Registrar and in accordance
with established rules and procedures. This employee gives
information by personal interview and telephone and must
possess knowledge of local, State, and Federal laws as they
apply to voter registration. Daily office routines are per-
formed under the direction of the Registrar and work is
reviewed through personal observation and accomplished results.
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Examples of work
Registers voters, answers inquiries concerning voter
registration laws, does clerical work to establish and maintain
current voter registration records.
Performs a variety of clerical tasks in office unit
of keeping .files and records, preparing office reports,
receiving calls and callers, providing information. Operates
typewriter, key punch equipment, and other related office
machines.
Assists in the setting up of voting stations; pub-
lication of notices in accordance with rules; and assists, as
necessary, in providing adequate space and equipment at voting
stations.
Provides assistance in aiding citizens to vote
absentee ballots and verifies registration cancellations of
registered voters who have moved elsewhere.
Keeps abreast of changes in election laws and
regulations.
Acts for the Registrar in her absence.
Performs related work as required.
Required knowledge, abilities and skills
Considerable knowledge of Federal, State, and
municipal voter registration laws and regulations.
Considerable knowledge of voting procedures, and
maintenance and protection of voting registration lists and
records. Some knowledge of general office procedures and
office makeup. Skill in the use of standard office equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective work
relationships with fellow employees, County officials, and
general public.
Desirable training and experience
Graduation from a standard high school and some
experience in work providing a knowledge of registration and
election rules and procedures, any equivalent combination of
training and experience.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the job code for said
position be as follows:
CODE CLASS TITLE
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GRADE A
B
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Assistant Registrar
20 5242 5512 5782 6074 6386 6698
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a certified copy of this
resolution be transmitted to the Secretary of the Roanoke
County Electoral Board.
On motion of Supervisor Flora and adopted by the
followin recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
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IN RE:
AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR ALL COUNTY
FIREMEN AND POLICEMEN AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EMPLOYMENT OF PHYSICIANS TO CONDUCT
SAID PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
WHEREAS, Section 27-40.1 and Section 27-40.1:1 of the
Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, provides that the governing
body shall prescribe the laboratory and diagnostic studies WhiC1
shall be conducted by physicians who have been employed by the II
governing body to conduct physicals for all firemen; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is desirous of
having all County policemen undergo said physical examination
pursuant to the provisions of Section 15.1-134 of the Code of
Virginia; and
WHEREAS, an emergency is hereby declared to exist in
order that this ordinance take effect upon its passage.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that any physician qualified to
practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia be authorized
to conduct physical examinations herein required for all County
policemen and firemen.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the physical examination
will include the following:
1. Complete blood count
2. Urinalysis
3. Chest X-ray - PA and Lateral
4. Pulmonary Function studies (firemen only)
5. Electrocardiogram
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Chairman and the Cler
be, and they are hereby authorized and directed to enter into
any necessary requisite contract with Lewis-Gale Clinic for the
performance by said clinic of the physical examinations herein
prescribed.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk publish this
ordinance in a newspaper having general local circulation in
accordance with the provisions of the Code of Virginia.
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BE IT FINALLY ORDAINED that this ordinance shall be in
full force and effect upon its passage.
On motion of Supervisor Hilton and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
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AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
IN RE:
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT AN
ORDINANCE REQUIRING PHYSICAL
EXAMINATIONS FOR ALL COUNTY FIRE-
MEN AND POLICEMEN AND PROVIDING FOR
THE EMPLOYMENT OF PHYSICIANS TO
CONDUCT SAID PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that a Public Hearing be held on November 13, 1973, at
1:00 p.m., at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors held
at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center, at which time it will
be moved that the following ordinance be adopted:
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AN ORDINANCE SETTING FORTH THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS FOR ALL COUNTY
FIREMEN AND POLICEMEN AND PROVIDING FOR THE
EMPLOYMENT OF PHYSICIANS TO CONDUCT SAID
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS.
This ordinance to take effect on November 13, 1973.
The Clerk of the Board is directed to publish the
proposed ordinance and notice of hearing thereon as required by
law, pursuant to Section 14.1-504 of the 1950 Code of Virginia,
as amended, once a week for two consecutive weeks, in the Roanoke
World News, a newspaper having a general circulation in Roanoke
County.
Said ordinance is on file in the Clerk's Office of
the Circuir Court for the County of Roanoke and the County
Administrator's Office at 306-A East Main Street, Salem,
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Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Hilton and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
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AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
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On the motion of Supervisor Engleby and the unanimous I
voice vote of the Board, the following reports submitted by the I
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County Administrator was this date received and filed:
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Subdivision Developments - Street Standards.
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Federally Subsidized Flood Insurance.
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IN RE:
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND THE
ROANOKE COUNTY CODE, SECTION 18-16.
DIVING BOARDS AND AREAS
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, that a Public Hearing be held on November 13, 1973, at
1:00 p.m., at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors, at
the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center, at which time it will be
moved that the Roanoke County Code be amended as follows:
Section 18-16. Diving Boards and Areas.
This amendment to take effect on November 13, 1973.
The Clerk of this Board is directed to publish the
proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon as required by
law, pursuant to Section 15.1-504 of the 1950 Code of Virginia,
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as amended, once a week for two consecutive weeks, in the World
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News, a newspaper having a general circulation in Roanoke County
Said proposed amendment and notice thereon shall be
published and posted at the front door of the Roanoke County
A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the
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Courthouse.
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County and at
County Administrator's Office at 306-A East Main Street, Salem,
Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Hilton and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
NAYS:
None
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Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
The proposed Notice of Intention is filed with the
minutes of this meeting.
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IN RE:
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND SUBSECTION
(J) OF SECTION 19-7 OF THE ROANOKE
COUNTY CODE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that a Public Hearing be held on November 27, 1973, at
7:00 p.m., at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors
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 19, Taxation, Section 19-7,
Utility Service Tax be amended.
This amendment to take effect on November 27, 1973.
The Clerk of this Board if directed to publish the
proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon as required by
law, pursuant to Section 15.1-504 of the 1950 Code of Virginia,
as amended, once a week for two consecutive weeks, in the World
News, a newspaper having a general circulation in Roanoke County.
Said proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon
shall be published and posted at the front door of the Roanoke
County Courthouse.
A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the
Clerk's Office of the Circuit for the County of Roanoke and the
County Administrator's Office at 306-A East Main Street, Salem,
Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Flora and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
The proposed Notice of Intention is filed with the
minutes of this meeting.
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IN RE:
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA
ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES TO INDLUDE
IN ITS LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR 1974
LEGISLATION PERTAINING TO OPERATION
OF ANY SELF-PROPELLED VEHICLE ON
PRIVATE PROPERTY
WHEREAS, Section 18.1-173 of the Code of Virginia
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provides that it shall be unlawful for any person to go upon
the lands of another after having been forbidden to do so; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
feels that legislation should be enacted which would require
written permission from the owner before one is entitled to
operate any self-propelled vehicle on the property of the owner;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is desirous of
having the Virginia Association of Counites include legislation
which would accomplish the above in said Virginia Association of
Counties legislative program for 1974.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that the Virginia Association of
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Counties is respectfully requested to include in its legislative
program for 1974 legislation which would require the written
permission of the owner before going upon the lands of the
owner for the purpose of operating any self-propelled vehicle
thereon.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this
resolution be transmitted to all area legislators.
On motion of Supervisor Engleby, seconded by Super-
visor Flora, and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
Mr. Hilton
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
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IN RE:
COUNTY PAYROLLS
On the motion of Supervisor Flora and the following
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recorded vote, the County Payrolls (Semi-monthly 9/28/73) and
(Bi-weekly 9/26/73) were approved for payment in the gross
amount of $71,845.54 from which the sum of $4,039.62 F.I.C.A.,
$8,578.42 F.I.T., $1,536.52 State Tax, $508.62 Blue Cross,
$333.75 Misc., are deducted leaving a net payroll of $56,848.61
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
IN RE:
ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
On the motion of Supervisor Flora and the following
recorded vote, the current bills totaling $98,427.53 and the
bills paid since last Board meeting totaling $12,083.72 were
today approved presently and retro-actively.
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AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
IN RE:
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
On motion of Supervisor Engleby, the General
Appropriation Ordinance of Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted
June 27, 1973, be, and the same is hereby, amended as follows
to become effective October 9, 1973:
303 - COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF TAXES AND OTHER REVENUE
303a - Treasurer
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200 - Advertising: An additional appropriation of
$7,000.00 is hereby made from the General
Operating Fund for the period ending June 30
1974, for the function or purpose hereinabov
indicated. (Print and publish delinquent
tax list)
318 - MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING FUNCTIONS
3l8c - Employee Retirement and Other Benefits
2l3a - Premium on workman's compensation insurance:
An additional appropriation of $2,190.00 is
hereby made from the General Operating Fund
for the period ending June 30, 1974, for
the function or purpose hereinabove indica-
ted.
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Supervisor Flora moved that the Chairman be authorizedl
to appoint a committee to be composed of the County Administra- I
tor, the County Attorney, County Finance Officer and two membersl
from the Board of Supervisors to be named by the Chairman to
Adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
IN RE:
COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO STUDY REAL
ESTATE TAX SITUATION FOR ELDERLY
study the real estate tax situation for the elderly.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYE S :
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
IN RE:
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION
OF COUNTIES TO INCLUDE IN ITS LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
FOR 1974 LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD PERMIT THE COST
OF PUBLISHING DELINQUENT LISTS TO BE APPORTIONED
AMONG THE DELINQUENTS EMBRACED IN SAID LISTS
WHEREAS, the governing body of each county has the
right pursuant to statute to cause the delinquent real estate
lists to be published in a local newspaper; the cost of which
said publication the Board of Supervisors feels should be
assessed against the delinquents; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County is
desirous of having the Virginia Association of Counties include
in its legislative program for 1974 legislation which would
permit the cost of the list provided to be published pursuant t
Section 58-983 to be assessed against the delinquent property
owners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that the Virginia Association of
Counties is respectfully requested to include in its legislativ
program for 1974 legislation to permit the cost of printing and
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publication of the delinquent notices to be apportioned among
all of the delinquents embraced in said delinquent list, accord
lng to the amount of levies, penalties and interest due by said
delinquents, respectively.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk send a copy of
this resolution to all area legislators.
On motion of Supervisor Flora and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
On the motion of Supervisor Flora and the unanimous
voice vote of the Board, the Treasurer's monthly report was
this date received and filed.
IN RE:
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION
OF COUNTIES TO INCLUDE LEGISLATION IN ITS
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR 1974 PROHIBITING A CITY
OR CITIES FROM ANNEXING AN ENTIRE COUNTY OR
AN ENTIRE TOWN
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
is of the opin~on that certain legislation should be adopted by
the General Assembley of Virginia which would prohibit the
annexation of an entire county or an entire town by one or
more cities; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is desirous of
having the Virginia Association of Counties include legislation
which would accomplish the above in said Virginia Association
of Counties legislative program for 1974.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County that the Virginia Association of
Counties is respectfully requested to include in its legislativE
program for 1974, legislation that would prohibit the annexatior
by a city or cities of an entire county or an entire town.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this
resolution be transmitted by the Clerk to all area legislators.
On motion of Supervisor Flora and adopted by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
IN RE:
PETITION OF VESTER R. AND EMILY
RIERSON JONES FOR REZONING 3.48
ACRES ON SOUTH SIDE OF ROUTE 221
NEXT TO BACK CREEK SCHOOL
Supervisor Hilton withdrew his original motion that
the petition of Vester R. and Emily Rierson Jones for rezoning
3.48 acres of land on the south side of Route 221 next to Back
Creek School from RE to R-3 be granted.
Mr. Holman Willis, Jr., Attorney, appeared before the
Board and requested that the petition of Vester R. and Emily
Rierson Jones be continued to the November 27, 1973 meeting.
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Supervisor Engleby moved that the petition of Vester Rj
and Emily Rierson Jones for rezoning 3.48 acres of land on the
south side of Route 221 next to Back Creek School from RE to R-3!
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be continued to the November 27, 1973 meeting of the Board. ,
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
On the motion of Supervisor Flora and the unanimous
voice vote of the Board, the resolution requesting the Highway
Department to make certain improvements to Secondary Route 657
during two fiscal years was continued to the October 23, 1973
meeting of the Board.
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At 3:07 p.m., on the motion of Supervisor Engleby and
the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the Supervisors went into
Executive Session to discuss matters involving personnel.
At 4:23 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Courtroon
and on the motion of Supervisor Flora and the unanimous voice
vote of the members, the Board reconvened in open session.
IN RE:
FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Supervisor Flora moved that Mr. Paul James, Fire
Coordinator, be authorized to make an inventory study of all
facilities of the County Fire Departments and also a personnel
report on the Fire Chiefs for each department.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
IN RE:
ROANOKE COUNTY HIGHWAY SAFETY
COMMISSION - APPOINTMENT
Supervisor Engleby moved that Mrs. Richard Peery be
reappointed to serve as a member of the Roanoke County Highway
Safety Commission.
The motion was adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Engleby, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson
This concluded the business before the Board at this
time, and on the motion of Supervisor Flora and the unanimous
voice vote of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
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