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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1/22/1974 - Regular 294 1-22-74 I ! I cente1 I I I Salem-Roanoke Valley Salem, Virginia January 22, 1974 7:00 P. M. Civic The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County met this day at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center in Salem, Virginia, being the fourth Tuesday, and the second regular meeting of the month. MEMBERS PRESENT: R. E. Hilton, Jr., Chairman, John G. Seibel, Vice-Chairman, Thomas H. Beasley, Jr., C. Lawrence Dodson and Richard C. Flora. Mr. William F. Clark, County Administrator, and Mr. Edward A. Natt, County Attorney, were also in attendance. Chairman Hilton called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., recognized Reverend Edward M. Ridout, Southview Methodist Church, who offered the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was given in unison, led by Chairman Hilton. The minutes of the special meeting of December 19, 1973, the adjourned and special meeting of January 2, 1974 and the regular meeting of January 8, 1974 stand approved as sub- mitted. IN RE: PETITION OF W. H. HIGHFILL, JR., ET AL FOR REZONING FROM R-l TO B-2 OF ABOUT l~ ACRES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF APPERSON DRIVE, NEAR ITS INTER- SECTION WITH KEAGY ROAD FINAL ORDER WHEREAS, a petition by W. H. Highfill, Jr. and Caroline M. Highfill, husband and wife, as legal owners of one parcel and by C. R. Foltz and Lossie D. Foltz, husband and wife, as legal owners of an adjacent parcel and by W. Price Fields as the equitable owner subject to rezoning of both parcels has been jointly made to the Board of Supervisors to amend the Zoning Ordinance of Roanoke County to reclassify on the Zoning Map of Roanoke County from a Residential District R-l to a Business I I I '"r"' , 1-22-74 295 I District B-2 a certain parcel of land on the south side of Apperson Drive near its intersection with Keagy Road; and WHEREAS, by resolution of this Board on the 13th day of November, 1973, this petition was referred to the Planning Commission for a recommendation; and WHEREAS, after hearing evidence concerning the same, the Planning Commission by resolution adopted at its meeting on the 15th day of November, 1973 recommended to this Board that the ordinance be amended as requested by the petition; and WHEREAS, a public hearing by this Board was scheduled at 1:00 p.m. on December 11, 1973, after notice of intention to amend said ordinance was published once a week for two successive weeks in The World News, a newspaper having general circulation in the County of Roanoke; and WHEREAS, at the public hearing as aforesaid, all parties in interest and citizens were given an opportunity to be heard, both for and against the proposed rezoning; and WHEREAS, this Board after due consideration of the evidence heard, and adjourned hearings on January 8 and January 22, 1974, is of the opinion the land should be rezoned as prayed for by the petition. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Super- visors of Roanoke County that the Zoning Ordinance of Roanoke County be amended to reclassify on the County Zoning Map from a Residential District R-l to a Business District B-2 as defined by the ordinance, that parcel of land lying and being in the County of Roanoke, Virginia. BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that the Clerk of this Board forthwith attest two true copies of this ordinance and respec- tively deliver them to the Secretary of the Planning Commission and to John H. Kennett, Jr., counsel for the petitioners. I I "" ~".L 296 1-22-74 I i The above ordinance was adopted on motion of Superviso Dodson, seconded by Supervisor Beasley and the following recor- ded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, NAYS: Mr. Hilton None I I Mr. John H. Kennett, Jr., Attorney, appeared on behalf I of the petitioners. Mr. Kennett submitted to the Board a letter I from David Dick & Associates, Engineers and Surveyors, stating that there was no drainage problem involved in the development II of said property. No one appeared in opposition to the rezoning IN RE: PETITION OF CENTURY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND BRANCH & ASSOCIATES FOR REZONING FROM M-l TO B-2 OF A 2.49 ACRE TRACT ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PETERS CREEK ROAD FINAL ORDER Associates, Inc. petitioned this Board and requested that the WHEREAS, Century Development Corporation and Branch & I I Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance be amended so as to provide that! I I , reclassified as Business District B-2, which petition was filed I ! I at a regular meeting of this Board held on December 11, 1973 andl by order entered that day was referred to the Planning Commis- i I I I certain property described in said petition be rezoned and sion for its recommendation; and WHEREAS, said Planning Commission by a resolution adopted at a meeting held on December 18, 1973, after hearing evidence touching on the merits of said petition, recommended to this Board that said County Zoning Ordinance be amended so as to change the classification of the property described in said petition from Industrial District M-l to Business District B-2; and I WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors did, by an order entered on the 11th day of December, 1973 direct the Clerk of this Board to forthwith set the same down for a public hearing at the next regular meeting of this Board, and give notice there of by publication; and 1-22-74 297 I WHEREAS, the Clerk of this Board did set the regular meeting of this Board held on January 22, 1974 as the time and date for a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed amendment to said County Zoning Ordinance and advertised the same by notice duly published in the World News, a newspaper having a general circulation in Roanoke County; and WHEREAS, said public hearing was this date held on the proposed amendment; and WHEREAS, this Board, after giving careful consideratior to said petition and to said recommendation after hearing evidence touching on the merits of the said proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, being of the opinion that said Zoning Ordinance should be amended as requested in said petition and as recommended by said Planning Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that at this meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on the 22nd day of January, 1974, the said County Zoning Ordinance be, and the same is hereby amended so as to reclassify the property describe( in said petition from Industrial District M-l to Business District B-2 in order that said property might be more fully and reason- ably used. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Clerk of this Board shall forthwith certify a copy of this resolution and order to the Secretary of the Planning Commission and a copy to Eggleston & Glenn, attorneys for petitioners. The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by Supervisor Dodson and the follow- ing recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton I I NAYS: None Mr. Michael K. Smeltzer, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the petitioners. There was no opposition. 298 1-22-74 The copy of a resolution adopted by the Fifth Planning District Commission regarding the proposed change in the funding, of Planning District Commissions by the Division of State J Planning and Community Affairs was referred to the County Attorny ! to prepare the necessary papers regarding said change. I IN RE: SALEM-ROANOKE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Supervisor Seibel moved that the sum of $3,000.00 be allocated to the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Beasley and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None IN RE: CIVIC CENTER - REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION Supervisor Flora moved that the request from the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center Commission for an appropriatio of $15,000.00 to meet current operating expenses be continued. I The motion was seconded by Supervisor Seibel and I I adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board. IN RE: PROPOSED REVISIONS TO COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE REGARDING KENNELS Mr. Jeffrey H. Krasnow, Attorney representing the Roanoke Kennel Club, appeared before the Board and presented proposed revisions to the County Zoning Ordinance regarding Kennels. The matter was referred to the Planning Commission and the Animal Control Ordinance Committee for their review. IN RE: APPLICATION OF RICHARD A. GRAVELY ) FOR A PERMIT TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ) ON A ONE-ACRE TRACT ON THE WEST SIDE) DENIAL OF ROUTE 643, NORTH OF INTERSTATE 81) I Supervisor Seibel moved that the Board concur with the recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the applica- tion of Richard A. Gravely for a permit to park a mobile home on a one-acre tract on the west side of State Route 643, north of Interstate 81 and about one mile north off U. S. Route 11 west of Salem. --. -_.~.-----..-:- --- .-..------..r,or.,-',...-... .-:--..:' '-'JJ ..-,.;".. r \ ...r -,.r<<'...... .-". .... .." "~.6"'" .".~ .....-n.:-. -- ..,..~. ~ .:-.~' .,..-, 1-22-74 299 Chairman Hilton relinquished the Chair to Vice- Chairman Seibel. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Hilton and adopted by the following recorded vote: I AYES: Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None ABSTAINING: Mr. Beasley Mr. Gravely appeared on his own behalf. Mrs. Martha Udney appeared in opposition and presented signed petitions from residents of the area opposing Mr. Gravely's request. Mr. G. Taliaferro also spoke in opposition. IN RE: EMPLOYMENT OF ASSISTANT ASSESSORS AND COMPENSATION THEREOF Supervisor Beasley moved that Mr. Roy Rutherford and Mr. Claude B. Ray be employed as assistant assessors for the I County's 1974 general reassessment of real estate at a salary of $750.00 each per month and reimbursement for expenses in the amount of $400.00 each per month. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Seibel and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None IN RE: BINGO PERMIT - KIWANIS CLUB OF ROANOKE VALLEY On the motion of Supervisor Beasley, seconded by Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, a Bingo Permit was issued to the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke Valley, I Inc. effective this date for a period of one year. IN RE: BINGO PERMIT - CAVE SPRING JAYCEES On the motion of Supervisor Beasley, seconded by Supervisor Flora and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, a Bingo Permit was issued to the Cave Spring Jaycees effective this date for a period of one year. r ". 300 1-22-74 IN RE: BINGO PERMIT - ROANOKE AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 3 On the motion of Supervisor Beasley, seconded by Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, a Bingo Permit was issued to the Roanoke American Legion Post effective this date for a period of one year. IN RE: BINGO PERMIT - OPTIMIST CLUB OF CAVE SPRING, INC. On the motion of Supervisor Beasley, seconded by Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, a Bingo Permit was issued to the Optimist Club of Cave Spring, effective this date for a period of one year. On the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by I I , NO.31 I I I Inc1 Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the following petitions were this date received and filed and referred to the Planning Commission for a recommendation: 1. Petition of A. F. and Hester C. Hoback for rezoning to B-3 of a 0.972 acre tract near Hershberger Road, N. W. and west of Inter- state 581 in order to construct a restaurant thereon. 2. Petition of Hollow Creek Swim Club, Inc. for rezoning of approximately 2.48 acres on the north side of Hershberger Road and west of Carvins Creek, adjacent to the property of A. D. Hawkins from R-l to B-2 so that a convenience food store can be built thereon. IN RE: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND CHAPTER 10, MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, ARTICLE V. COUNTY VEHICLE LICENSES, SECTION 10-43, PRORATION OF TAX. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that a public hearing be held on February 26, 1974, at 7:30 p.m., at a regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors, at which time it will be moved that the Roanoke County Code be amended as follows: Chapter 10, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article V. County Vehicle Licenses, Section 10-43, Proration of Tax. This amendment to take effect February 26, 1974. The Clerk of this Board is directed to publish the proposed amendment and notice of hearing thereon as required by I I I 301 1-22-74 I law, pursuant to Section 15.1-504 of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, once a week for two weeks, consecutively, 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 ln the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County and the office of the County Administrator at 306A East Main Street, Salem, Virginia. On motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None I The proposed Notice of Intention is filed with the minutes of this meeting. IN RE: COUNTY PAYROLLS On the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Super- visor Beasley and the following recorded vote, the County Pay- rolls (Semi-monthly 1/15/74) and (Bi-weekly 1/18/74) were approved for payment in the gross amount of $80,716.97 from which the sum of $9,832.96 F.I.T., $1,759.74 State Tax, $4,608.7 F.I.C.A., $1,478.22 Blue Cross, $2,091.15 VSRS, $279.90 L.I., $62.75 ACC, $216.65 T.P., $115.95 A.F., $103.15 S.B., $61.17 U . F ., $ 9 8 . 12 Mi s c. , I AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton None NAYS: 302 1-22-74 IN RE: ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT On the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Super- visor Dodson and the following recorded vote, the current bills totaling $96,367.55 and the bills paid since last Board meeting totaling $3,406.35 were today approved presently and retro- actively. AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None On the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Super- visor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the Financial Statement for the month of December, 1973 was this date received and filed. On the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Super- visor Beasley and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the statement of travel expenses incurred by the Sheriff's Departmen for the month of December, 1973 was this date received and filed. On the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Super- visor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the monthly Jail report was this date received and filed. IN RE: A RESOLUTION RELATING TO C. LAWRENCE DODSON, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1973 WHEREAS, C. Lawrence Dodson was on January 3, 1973, elected by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County to serve a one-year term as Chairman of said Board, which term was com- pleted on December 31, 1973; and WHEREAS, Mr. Dodson, throughout his term in office, displayed excellent leadership as Chairman of said Board and discharged the duties and responsibilities imposed upon him by the Board of Supervisors with great ability and loyalty; and I I I :or 77" .....----...~~~- -- - - ----..~~ - ., T . 303 1-22-74 I WHEREAS, in his dedication to the County and to its government, he has displayed the highest quality of public service and has expressed the interests of the people whom he has served. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board doth hereby recognize C. Lawrence Dodson for the very meritorious service which he rendered to Roanoke County as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the calendar year 1973; and this Board con- gratulates Mr. Dodson upon the manner in which he accomplished the duties as Chairman of said Board. On motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Supervisor Seibel and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None ABSTAINING: Mr. Dodson I IN RE: PROCLAMATION - VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK I WHEREAS, the Congress of the united States has recognized the growing and imperative need for Vocational Education and has provided broader concepts of career education to prepare individuals for the world of work; and WHEREAS, through the increased emphasis on preparing individuals to enter employment, many new programs are now available to assist individuals in reaching their occupational goals; and WHEREAS, one week in February has been set aside by proclamation of the Governor of Virginia as Vocational Education Week; and , WHEREAS, the ultimate success of this endeavor rests with each and every individual who is concerned with providing training opportunities through a comprehensive educational curriculum for all students; and 304 1-22-74 '--'--l"--' --- ! WHEREAS, Vocational Education serves high school youth as well as adults in preparing them for occupations in Agricul- ture, Business and Office, Marketing and Distributive, Home Economics and Homemaking, Trade and Industries, Health Occupa- tions, Industrial Arts, Technical Education and through the efforts of Vocational Counseling by assisting individuals to reach their occupational goals. NOW, THEREFORE, I, R. E. Hilton, Chairman of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, do hereby proclaim February 10 through 16, 1974 as VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK in Roanoke County and urge all citizens of this great community to visit their local Vocational Education Schools and programs thereby making themselves better acquainted with the services offered by these dedicated institutions to the extent that each citizen can benefit from these services. On motion of Supervisor Dodson, seconded by Supervisor Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None IN RE: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE SERVICES OF J. THOMAS ENGLEBY, III, A FORMER CHAIRMAN AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ROANOKE COUNTY WHEREAS, J. Thomas Engleby, III, was elected in 1971 by the voters of the Cave Spring Magisterial District to serve a four-year term as a member of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, said term commencing January 1, 1972; and WHEREAS, Mr. Engleby was elected by his fellow Board members and served as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County for the 1972 calendar year and served as a member of the Board for the 1973 calendar year before being compelled to submit his resignation from said Board, effective December 31 1973. During said term he gave his unceasing personal effort in the furtherance of the best interests of Roanoke County and of I I I -~--~ 305 1-22-74 the people whom he served, displaying the highest quality of public service and unending devotion to the interests of his constituents. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of I Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board does hereby commend J. Thomas Engleby, III for his energetic and devoted service to Roanoke County in his capacity as a member of the Board and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for the 1972 calendar year; and this Board does hereby express to him its warmest sense of appreciation and that of the citizens of Roanok County for the manner in which he fulfilled his duties as Supervisor. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk do transmit to Mr. Engleby an appropriately prepared certified copy of this resolution. On motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Supervisor I Beasley and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None IN RE: A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CREATION OF A ROANOKE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT WHEREAS, the City of Roanoke has requested that the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County indicate whether or not said Board is interested in joining with said City and other political subdivisions in the Roanoke Valley Transportation District; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has heretofore I referred said request to its Transportation Committee in order that said committee may study the feasibility of joining in said transportation district; and r'" . , 306 1-22-74 ! I I tion to the Board of Supervisors, said recommendation being that I I Roanoke County is not sufficiently advised as to all facts and I I I I ! ! ~ ! WHEREAS, said committee has reported its recommenda- matters involved in the creation of such a transportation dis- tricti said committee feeling that it needs more information prior to joining in such body, such information to include a study of the Wilbur Smith Transportation Study of the City of Roanoke, citizen input as to whether or not citizens need and will use such a system, and what areas of the County would benefit from such a transportation district. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board indicates its willingness and desire for its Transportation Committee to meet with a committee from the City of Roanoke and from other governing bodies in an effort to study the possibilities of creating a transportation district realizing that there is a possible need for such a transportation district in the Roanoke Valley. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the clerks of the various governing bodies in the Roanoke Valley. On motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None IN RE: MOBILE HOME AMENDMENT Due to a tie vote on the motion made by Supervisor Engleby at the December 11, 1973 Board meeting to adopt the proposed Notice of Intention regarding mobile homes and public hearing thereon, there was a recall on the vote. The motion was defeated by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel NAYS: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton I I I I l 1-22-74 ~307 IN RE: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR CLEANING THE COUNTY'S VOTING MACHINES WHEREAS, Virginia Election Services, Inc. has offered to clean all of the County's voting machines that are stored in I the County garage in order to insure that said machines are in proper working condition and that the time that is required to set said machines up for an election is minimized; and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that said cleaning will enable the County to keep its voting machines in proper working order and therefore is of opinion that said contract should be entered into. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby authorizes and directs the County Administrator to enter into a contract with Virginia Election Services, Inc. for the cleaning of the County's voting machines which are stored in the County garage; I said company to be compensated at the rate of $5.00 per hour per man plus $25.00 per man per day, said contract to otherwise be in such form as is approved by the County Attorney. On motion of Supervisor Hilton, seconded by Supervisor Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None IN RE: HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT APPLICATIONS Sheriff o. S. Foster, Chairman of the Roanoke County Highway Safety Commission, appeared before the Board and sub- mitted a report concerning proposed grant applications. I Supervisor Seibel moved that the Sheriff be authorized to proceed with the filing of the Highway Safety Grant applica- tions. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None L ..__.....~~:...&..-.. 308 1-22-74 IN RE: APPOINTMENT - MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES BOARD OF ROANOKE VALLEY The Chairman appointed Mr. H. James Hebert to serve as a member of the Mental Health Services Board of the Roanoke Valley for a term of three years. IN RE: APPOINTMENT - MAYOR'S COMMITTEE FOR EMPLOYMENT OF THE HANDICAPPED The Chairman appointed Supervisor C. Lawrence Dodson to serve as the County's representative on the Mayor's Committee for Employment of the Handicapped. IN RE: APPOINTMENT - INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Supervisor Seibel moved that Mr. W. Darnall Vinyard be reappointed to serve as a member of the Roanoke County Industria Development Authority for a term of four years. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None IN RE: APPOINTMENT - INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Supervisor Beasley moved that Mr. Charles R. Saul be appointed to fill his unexpired term on the Roanoke County Industrial Development Authority, which term expires on September 26, 1975. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None '-r--- I / I I I -"',tlr". '"'V"-.p"'"1II '-T\ T-' , 1-22-74 309 IN RE: APPOINTMENT - WELFARE BOARD I Supervisor Seibel moved that Supervisor Thomas H. Beasley, Jr. be appointed to serve as a member of the Roanoke County Welfare Board. Chairman Hilton relinquished the Chair to Vice- Chairman Seibel. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Hilton and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: Mr. Dodson ABSTAINING: Mr. Flora IN RE: COUNTY ASSESSOR - COMPENSATION I Supervisor Dodson moved that the salary of Mr. Lawrence D. Johnson, Assessor for the County's 1974 general reassessment of real estate, be set at $1,000.00 per month and reimbursement for expenses at the rate of $250.00 per month. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Seibel and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None At 9:00 p.m., on the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the Board went into Executive Session to discuss a matter involving litigation. I At 9:30 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic Center and on the motion of Supervisor Dodson, seconded by Supervisor Flora and the unanimous voice vote of the members, the Board reconvened in open session. ~jl0 1-22-74 IN RE: SETTLEMENT - McGEE CASE Supervisor Beasley moved that the County Attorney be authorized to seek a settlement of the McGee case. The motion was seconded by Supervisor Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton NAYS: None The Chairman announced that there would be a closed study session of the Board on Wednesday, January 30, 1974 for the purpose of discussing a possible master plan for the County. This concluded the business before the Board at this time and on the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Super- visor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. ~/~ ~k-~.(J cr~/~~- -- C HA '-------- / 'i''-' " 'V' I I I