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Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center
Salem, Virginia
November 12, 1974
1:00 P.M.
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County met this day
at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, bein
the second Tuesday and the first regular meeting of the month.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman R. E. Hilton, Jr., Vice-
Chairman John G. Seibel, C. Lawrence Dodson and May Winn Johnson.
ABSENT: Richard C. Flora. William F. Clark, County Administra-
tor and Edward A. Natt, County Attorney, were also in attendance.
Chairman Hilton called the meeting to order at
1:00 p.m. and recognized William F. Clark, County Administrator,
who offered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag
was given in unison, led by Chairman Hilton.
At this point, Chairman Hilton introduced Mrs. May Winn
Johnson, Supervisor of the Cave Spring Magisterial District.
The minutes of the regular meeting of October 8, 1974
were approved as spread by the Chairman.
IN RE:
PETITION OF SHELL OIL COMPANY AND
THE SOUTHLAND CORPORATION FOR
REZONING .459 ACRES LOCATED ON THE
NORTH SIDE OF FERNCLIFF AVENUE AND
ADJACENT TO BEST PRODUCTS, INC.,
NORTHWEST OF HERSHBERGER ROAD
FINAL ORDER
This matter came on to be heard before the Roanoke
County Board of Supervisors at its regular meeting held at the
Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, on Tuesday,
November 12, 1974 at 1:00 p.m., the same having previously been
filed with the Board, referred to the Planning Commission and
upon notice and public hearing before the Planning Commission and
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recommendation of the Planning Commission, and upon notice of
public hearing before the Board of Supervisors advertised and
held this date and upon the appearance of the petitioner by
counsel and upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission,
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and the Board having heard and weighed the evidence in the case
and being of the opinion that the rezoning of the property in
question would be in accord with the laws of the Commonwealth of
Virginia and consistent with the Zoning Ordinance of the County
of Roanoke, it is accordingly:
ORDERED that the property described in the petition
presently classified as Business B-3 be rezoned, in accordance
with a site plan attached hereto, to Business B-2 on the zoning
map of Roanoke County, and that the map be amended to reflect
such change:
The use of the property shall henceforth be in conform
ance with all uses allowed under the County Zoning Ordinance in
the classification known as Business B-2. And the said Zoning
Ordinance and zoning map as they relate to said property are
likewise accordingly amended.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSTAINING:
Mr. Hilton
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora
Mr. Charles H. Osterhoudt, Attorney, appeared on
behalf of the petitioner. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
PETITION OF OSCEOLA LODGE NO. 47,)
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS, FOR REZONING)
3.21 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTH )
SIDE OF ODGEN ROAD )
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CONTINUED
Supervisor Johnson moved that the public hearing on
the petition of OSCEOLA Lodge No. 47, Knights of Pythias, for
rezoning 3.21 acres located on the north side of Odgen Road and
adjacent to Odgen Hills Subdivision from R-l to R-2 be continued
to the November 26, 1974 meeting of the Board.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Seibel and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
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IN RE:
PETITION OF ROBERT E. CHEWNING FOR A )
SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A DRAPERY )
SHOP TO BE OPERATED ON AN 0.8 ACRE ) FINAL ORDER
TRACT LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF )
ROUTE 24 NEAR THE BLUE RIDGE PARKWAY )
WHEREAS, application has been made to the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County for issuance of a Special Use Permi
to allow a drapery shop to be operated on 0.8 acre, known as Lot 2
as shown on survey made for Alvin Lawhorn, April 11, 1953, by
T. P. Parker, S.C.E. and being on the south side of Route 24 near
the Blue Ridge Parkway in a R-l zoning; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission has
recommended that the heretofore described request for issuance of
a Special Use Permit in a R-l zoning be approved; and
WHEREAS, notices required have been published and
mailed in accordance with law;
WHEREAS, the hearing provided for in said notice was
held this date before the Board of Supervisors, at which hearing
all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to
be heard, both for and against said request; and
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WHEREAS, the Board, after considering the evidence as
herein provided, is of the opinion that the Special Use Permit
should be issued for the heretofore described land.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors 0
Roanoke County that a Special Use Permit to allow a drapery shop
to be operated on 0.8 acres, more or less, located on the south
side of Route 24 near the Blue Ridge Parkway in a R-l Zoning be
issued for a five-year period.
Adopted on motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Dodson and the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
Mr. C. Richard Cranwell, Attorney, appeared on behalf
of the petitioner. There was no opposition.
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IN RE:
PETITION OF MAURY L. STRAUSS AND
BILLY H. BRANCH FOR REZONING 2.18
ACRES ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY SIDE OF
ROUTE 419 (STARKEY ROAD)
FINAL ORDER
WHEREAS, Maury L. Strauss and Billy H. Branch, Partners,
petitioned this Board and requested 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-l, which petition was filed at a regular
meeting of this Board held on May 28, 1974, and by order entered
that day was referred to the Planning Commission for recommenda-
tion; and
WHEREAS, the said Planning Commission, by a resolution
adopted at a meeting held on June 18, 1974, after hearing evidenc
touching on the merits of said petition, recommended to this
Board that said County Zoning Ordinance not be amended to change
the classification of the property described in said petition
from Residential District R-3 to Industrial District M-l; and
WHEREAS, the Clerk of this Board did set the regular
meeting of this Board, held on September 24, 1974, as the date
for a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed amendment to said
County Zoning Ordinance and advertised the same by notice duly
published in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was held on the proposed
amendment on the 24th day of September, 1974; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing was continued generally
and came again before this Board on the 12th day of November,
1974; and
WHEREAS, this Board, after giving careful consideratio
to said petition and to said recommendation, after hearing
evidence touching on the merits of the said proposed amendment t
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the County Zoning Ordinance, being of the opinion that said
County Zoning Ordinance should be amended as requested in said
petition.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that at thisl
meeting of the Board of Supervisors, the County Zoning Ordinance!
be, and the same is hereby, amended so as to reclassify the
property described in said petition from Residential District
R-3 to Industrial District M-l in order that said property
described in said petition might be more fully and reasonably
used, the said property being located in the County of Roanoke.
The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of
Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor Seibel and the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
Mr. Michael K. Smeltzer, Attorney, appeared on behalf
of the petitioners. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
REQUEST OF MRS. RUBY HAWKINS FOR
A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO OPERATE A
BEAUTY SHOP IN HER HOME LOCATED AT
712 LANDFAIR DRIVE IN VINTON
APPROVED
Supervisor Seibel moved that the request of Mrs. Ruby
Hawkins for a special exception to operate a beauty shop in her
home located at 712 Landfair Drive in Vinton, Virginia, be
approved subject to the provisions of the County Zoning Ordinanc
as it pertains to home occupation.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Johnson and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
Mrs. Hawkins was present at the public hearing. There
was no opposition.
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IN RE:
APPLICATION OF MRS. MAUDE V. MCDANIEL
FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO PARK A
MOBILE HOME ON A ONE-ACRE TRACT ON
THE SOUTH SIDE OF ROUTE 622
APPROVED
Supervisor Seibel moved that the application of
Mrs. Maude V. McDaniel for a special exception to park a mobile
home on a one-acre tract located ~ mile east of the Montgomery
County line on the south side of Route 622 on the property of
R. J. Garman, Jr. be approved subject to the provisions of the
County Zoning Ordinance for mobile homes as a special exception.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Johnson and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
The application of Mrs. McDaniel was presented by
Mr. R. J. Garman. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
REQUEST TO NAME STATE ROUTE
603 BABE LOUIS ROAD
Supervisor Seibel moved that the request to name State
Route 603 (old 460) located at Bonsack in the Vinton Magisterial
District as "Babe Louis Road" be approved.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Dodson and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
IN RE:
BINGO PERMIT - SOUTHVIEW
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA
Supervisor Johnson moved that a Bingo Permit be issued
to Southview Elementary School PTA to become effective this
date for a period of one year.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Seibel and
adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present.
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IN RE:
ITEMS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
On the motion of Supervisor Dodson, seconded by
Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the members
present, the following item was this date received, filed and
referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation:
Petition of Trustees of Unity of Roanoke Valley
(a religious organization) for rezoning 28.36
acres located on the southeast corner of State
Route 629 and 628 (Loch Haven Road) in the
Catawba District from R-l to RE in order to
permit the construction of a church building.
IN RE:
TRAILER PERMIT APPLICATION -
GUSS EVERETT WHEELING
The Board indicated its willingness to consider the
application of Guss E. Wheeling for a permit to park a mobile
home, which application is referred to the Board of Zoning
Appeals for its recommendation back to the Board.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1148 AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT TO BE
USED IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, bids were received on Friday, November 1,
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1974, and opened in the office of the Public Works Superintendent
of Roanoke County for a wheel-type loader backhoe, which equip-
ment was included in the 1974-1975 fiscal year budget; and
WHEREAS, a recommendation has been made that the County
purchase the wheel-type loader backhoe from the bidder hereinafte
specified, said bid being the best bid received by the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that the bid of the
Mount Castle Ford Tractor Sales in the amount of $14,800 for the
Ford 6500 wheel-type loader backhoe be, and the same is hereby
accepted, the County Administrator to notify said bidder of the
acceptance of said bid and to complete the necessary purchase
order for said equipment.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson, seconded by Supervisor
Johnson and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYE S :
Mr. Dodson, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Seibel
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
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IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1149 AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A GASOLINE
STORAGE TANK AND PUMP
WHEREAS, bids were received and opened in the office
of the Public Works Superintendent of Roanoke County for the
purchase and installation of a gasoline storage tank and pump to
dispense non-leaded gasoline; and
WHEREAS, a recommendation has been made that the
County purchase the gasoline storage tank and pump from the
bidder hereinafter specified, said bid being the lowest and best
bid received by the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County that the bid of Webb Oil Company
in the amount of $3,503 for the complete installation of a
6,000-gallon, underground storage tank and gasoline pump for the
dispensing of non-leaded motor fuel be, and the same is hereby
accepted, the County Administrator to notify said bidder of the
acceptance of said bid and to complete the necessary purchase
order for said equipment.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Superviso
Seibel and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
Mr. Hilton
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora
At 2:05 p.m., Supervisor Dodson left the meeting.
IN RE:
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE NO. 1150 - GASOLINE TANK
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Super-
visor Seibel, the General Appropriation Ordinance of Roanoke
County, adopted June 25, 1974, be, and the same is hereby,
amended as follows to become effective November 12, 1974.
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EXPENDITURES
318f - Miscellaneous Operating Functions
499 - Purchase Gasoline Tank: An additional appropriation
of $3,503 is hereby made from the General Operating
Fund for the period ending June 30, 1974, for the
function and purpose hereinabove indicated.
Adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYE S :
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
Mr. Hilton
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora
IN RE:
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND CHAPTER 10.
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC OF THE ROANOKE
COUNTY CODE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that a public hearing be held on January 28, 1975, at
7:30 p.m., at a regular meeting of said Board, at which time it
will be moved that the Roanoke County Code be amended as follows:
Chapter 10. Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article
I. In General, be amended by the addition of a
new section numbered, Section 8.1 and entitled
Disposition of unregistered or unli~ensed
motorcycles.
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This amendment to take effect on January 28, 1975.
The Clerk of this Board is directed to publish the
proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon as required by
law, pursuant to Section 15.1-504 of the 1950 Code of Virginia,
as amended, once a week for two consecutive weeks, in the
Roanoke World News, a newspaper having a general circulation
in Roanoke County.
A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County and the
County Administrator's Office at 306A East Main Street in Salem.
On motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by Supervisor
Johnson and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora
The entire proposed amendment is filed with the
minutes of this meeting.
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IN RE:
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND CHAPTER 7.
BUILDINGS OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that a public hearing be held on January 28, 1975, at
7:30 p.m., at a regular meeting of the said Board, at which time
it will be moved that the Roanoke County Code be amended as
follows:
Chapter 7. Buildings, Section 7-2. Same - Permit
Fees be amended and readopted.
This amendment to take effect on January 28, 1975.
The Clerk of the Board is directed to publish the
proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon as required by
law, pursuant to Section 15.1-504 of the 1950 Code of Virginia,
as amended, once a week for two consecutive weeks in the Roanoke
World News, a newspaper having a general circulation in Roanoke
County.
Said proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon
shall be published and posted at the front door of the Roanoke
County Courthouse.
A copy of the proposed amendment is on file in the
Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County and the
County Administrator's Office at 306A East Main Street in Salem.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Superviso
Seibel and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora
The entire proposed notice of intention is filed with
the minutes of this meeting.
IN RE:
COUNTY PAYROLLS
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Johnson and the following recorded vote, the County
Payrolls (Bi-weekly 10/25/74), (Semi-monthly 10/30/74) and
(Bi-weekly 11/8/74) were approved for payment in the gross
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amount of $120,865.66 from which the sum of $14,761.14 F.I.T,
$2,691.17 State Tax, $6,845.02 F.I.C.A., $2,940.68 Blue Cross,
$2,468.59 VSRS, $324.30 L.I., $451.00 ACC, $380.55 T.P., $154.40
A.F., $178.16 S.B., $42.42 U.F., $411.72 Misc., are deducted
leaving a net payroll of $89,216.51.
AYES:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora
IN RE:
ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
Supervisor Johnson moved that the current bills
totaling $215,035.37 and the bills paid since last Board meeting
totaling $15,645.63 be approved presently and retroactively.
Chairman Hilton relinquished the Chair to Vice-Chairman
Seibel.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Hilton and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSTAINING:
Mr. Seibel
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora
IN RE:
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE NO. 1151 - REGIONAL MUSEUM
AND PLANETARIUM
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel and seconded by
Supervisor Johnson, the General Appropriation Ordinance of
Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 25, 1974, be, and the
same is hereby amended as follows to become effective November 12
1974.
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EXPENDITURES
3l8i - Contribution to Service Organizations
702m - Regional Museum and Planetarium: An additional
appropriation of $5,265 is hereby made to the
General Operating Fund for the period ending
June 30, 1975, for the function and purpose
hereinabove indicated.
Adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
Mr. Hilton
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora
The Delinquent Accounts for the month of October, 1974
and the Treasurer's monthly report were received by the Board.
IN RE:
REQUEST OF COUNTY SHERIFF FOR
CORRECTIONS PERSONNEL
The request of the County Sheriff for corrections
personnel was continued to the November 26, 1974 meeting of the
Board.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1152 EXPRESSING THE APPRECIATION
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR THE FAVORABLE
CONSIDERATION GIVEN BY THE VOTERS OF ROANOKE
COUNTY ON THE REFERENDUM FOR AUTHORIZATION OF
$14.8 MILLION OF WATER AND SEWER BONDS
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Public Service Authority
has heretofore recommended that said Authority be phased out and
that the operation of the water and sewer utilities in Roanoke
County be taken over and operated directly by the County; and
WHEREAS, the Public Service Authority and the Board of
Supervisors thereafter retained consultants to formulate and
develop comprehensive plans for the establishment of a County-
wide water and sewer system, which plan was developed and
presented to the Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS,the Board of Supervisors, upon receipt of said
plan, requested the Circuit Court of Roanoke County to order
that a referendum be held at the November general election to
consider the authorization for the issuance of $14.8 million of
water and sewer bonds in order to accomplish the programs set
out in the consultant's plan; and
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WHEREAS, the Circuit Court of Roanoke County did set
a referendum for the general election held on November 5, 1974,
on the above-stated question, which referendum was favorably
considered by the voters of Roanoke County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that said Board expresses its sincere
appreciation to the various news media located in the Roanoke
Valley for the coverage and explanations given by said media on
the referendum.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said Board further express
its appreciation to the citizens committee appointed by the mem-
bers of the Board of Supervisors, which committee worked diligent y
in order to secure a favorable response to the referendum.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that said Board expresses its
appreciation to the voters of Roanoke County who approved the
questions on the ballot authorizing the issuance of $14.8
million of water and sewer bonds and that said Board pledges to
the Citizens of the County its efforts to continue to provide the
most effective and efficient governmental serVlces that can be
provided to the citizens of Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by Supervisor
Johnson and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel
NAYS:
None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Hilton
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1153 CANCELING THE SECOND
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IN DECEMBER
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is required to meet
no less than one time each month in regular session; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors desires to cancel
their regular meeting scheduled for December 24, 1974.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County that the regularly scheduled
meeting of said Board set for December 24, 1974, be, and the
same is hereby canceled.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any business set for the
aforesaid meeting be continued until the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Board of Supervisors.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Clerk of the Board be,
and he hereby is directed to publish this resolution once a week
for two weeks in the Roanoke World News, a newspaper having
general circulation in Roanoke County.
Said resolution shall also be published and posted at
the front door of the Roanoke County Courthouse.
On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Superviso
Seibel and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora
IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - AIR POLLUTION ADVISORY
AND APPEALS BOARD
Mrs. Hugh Rutrough was appointed to serve as the
representative from the Catawba Magisterial District on the
Air Pollution Advisory and Appeals Board for a term of four
years ending on November 12, 1978.
IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - WELFARE BOARD
Supervisor May Winn Johnson was appointed to fill the
unexpired term of Mr. Thomas H. Beasley, Jr. on the County's
Welfare Board, which term ends on January 22, 1978.
At 2:35 p.m., on the motion of Supervisor Johnson,
seconded by Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of
the members present, the Board went into Executive Session to
discuss matters involving real estate.
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At 2:55 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic
Center and on the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the members
present, the Board reconvened in open session.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1154 ENDORSING THE PROJECT
OF ESTABLISHING A PARK IN THE NORTH COUNTY AREA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County has
determined the need for the establishment of a park in the North
County area in the Hollins vicinity; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors at its meeting held
on August 13, 1974, authorized the execution of an option for
purchase of a parcel of land containing thirty-nine (39) acres,
more or less, situate in the Catawba Magisterial District in the
Hollins area of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors desires to affirm its
endorsement of the establishment of a park in the North County
area in the Hollins vicinity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby endorses the
project of the establishment of a park in the North County area
in the Hollins vicinity, said park to contain thirty-nine (39)
acres, more or less, and that said Board further endorses the
filing of an application with the Commission of Outdoor Recrea-
tion for Federal and State funds to be utilized in the cost of
acquisition of said property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County hereby affirms that the County's share of the
cost of the acquisition of said property, said share amounting t
25 percent of the total acquisition cost, is available within th
present funds of the County.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the said Board hereby
affirms that all applicable State and Federal laws will be
complied with in the establishment of said park.
On motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by Supervisor
Johnson and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1155 INDICATING THE INTEREST
OF ROANOKE COUNTY IN THE ACQUISITION OF
SURPLUS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROPERTY
WHEREAS, notice has been given by the Federal governrnen
that approximately 38.676 acres of wooded land identified as a
portion of the Veterans Administration Reservation, Salem,
Virgini~, has been determined to be surplus government owned
property; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County,
pursuant to the applicable Federal regulations, desires to
indicate its interestin the acquisition of said property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County pursuant to the provisions of
Section 15.1-262 of the Code of Virginia that said Board hereby
indicates its interest in the acquisition of the 38.676 acre
tract of surplus Federal government property in fee simple by
said Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the purposes for which
said Board would use said property are as a public park and
recreation area and as a wildlife conservation area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County is of opinion that it would take approximately
six months to develop and submit a plan of use for said property,
said time being necessary in order for the Parks and Recreation
Department of Roanoke County to make an in depth study of said
site and to develop a plan which would provide for the best
possible use of said site.
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On motion of Supervisor Johnson, seconded by Supervisor
Seibel and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora
Supervisor Seibel moved that the Board meet in closed
session on Tuesday, November 26, 1974 at the Salem-Roanoke Valley
Civic Center at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of discussing matters
involving litigation, real estate and personnel.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Johnson and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora
This concluded the business before the Board at this
session, and on the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Johnson and the unanimous voice vote of the members
present, the meeting was adjourned at 2:58 p.m. to reconvene in
Executive Session on Tuesday, November 26, 1974 at the Salem-
Roanoke Valley Civic Center at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of
discussing matters pertaining to litigation, real estate and
personnel.
CHAIRMAN
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