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Salem-Roanoke Valley
Salem, Virginia
February 12, 1974
1:00 P.M.
Civic Center
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The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County met this
day at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center in Salem, Virginia,
being the second Tuesday, and the first regular meeting of the
month.
MEMBERS PRESENT: R. E. Hilton, Jr., Chairman,
John G. Seibel, Vice-Chairman, Thomas H. Beasley, Jr. and
C. Lawrence Dodson. ABSENT: 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
1:00 p.m., recognized Reverend Marvon C. Patterson, Bonsack
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Baptist Church, who offered the invocation. The Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag was given in unison. led by Chairman
Hilton.
On the motion of Supervisor Beasley, seconded by
Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the members
present, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 22, 1974
were approved as spread.
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF BRIAN L. SHEETZ FOR )
A PERMIT TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON )
A ONE-ACRE TRACT ON BEAUMONT ROAD )
DENIAL
Supervisor Seibel moved that the Board concur with the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny the applica-
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tion of Brian L. Sheetz for a permit to park a mobile home on a
one-acre tract on Beaumont Road, N.E. between old Hollins Road
and old Mountain Road adjacent to the N & W Railroad tracks.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Dodson and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
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The petition of Brian L. Sheetz was presented by
Mr. Sheetz.
Mr. Mike Ferguson, Attorney, represented persons
opposing the request. Mr. Ferguson presented a petition signed
by persons who have interests in the area.
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF GLENN L. REED FOR A
PERMIT TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON A
120-ACRE TRACT ON BENT MOUNTAIN AT
INTERSECTION OF ROUTES 612 AND 711
Supervisor Beasley moved that the application of
Glenn L. Reed for a permit to park a mobile home on a 120-acre
tract on Bent Mountain located at the intersection of Route 612
and Route 711 on the property of Horner E. Reed be approved
subject to the conditions set forth by the Planning Commission.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Dodson and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
The petition of Glenn L. Reed was presented by
Mr. Reed. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
PETITION OF THE ROANOKE COUNTY SCHOOL
BOARD FOR VACATION OF A PORTION OF
PLAT OF ARLINGTON HILLS, SAID PORTION
BEING A PORTION OF SPENCER DRIVE, SW
FINAL ORDER
WHEREAS, the County School Board of Roanoke County,
Virginia, has heretofore filed a petition requesting pursuant to
Section 15.1-482(b) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended,
that a portion of the plat of Arlington Hills, particularly that
a portion of unopened street contained within the boundaries
thereof as described in said petition be vacated; and
WHEREAS, the Board at its meeting on December 11, 1973 I
referred the matter to the Planning Commission for its report
and recommendation; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission at a meeting held on
January 15, 1974, after advertisement as required by law, fully
considered the petition and reported to the Board by resolution
its recommendation that the portion of the plat in question
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including the platted street contained therein be vacated; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Board after
advertisement as required by law and a full opportunity was
accorded all interested parties to express their views concern-
ing the petition; and
WHEREAS, this Board is of the opinion that a vacation
of the portion of the plat in question is proper and would
promote the public interest, prosperity and welfare of the
citizens of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, all requirements of law have been complied
with.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED by the
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Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County that, pursuant to Section
15.1-482(b) of the 1950 Code of Virginia, as amended, the por-
tion of Arlington Hills, hereinafter described and that portion
of the street therein lying contained within the following be
vacated, closed, discontinued, and abandoned:
BEGINNING at the southwestern corner of Lot 1,
Block 1, Map of Arlington Hills, thence N. 46
degrees 41' W. 45 feet, more or less to a point
in the center of Spencer Drive, thence N. 42 degrees
04 feet E. 89.80 feet to a point on the western
line of the aforesaid Lot 1, Block 1, Map of
Arlington Hills, thence S. 29 degrees 47 feet W.
68.70 feet, more or less, to a point, thence with
a curved line to the left having a radius of 30.0
feet, a chord bearing of S. 8 degrees 27 feet E.,
an arc distance of 40.04 feet to the place of
BEGINNING; and
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BEING an unopened portion of Spencer Drive, SW,
lying to the west of the aforesaid Lot 1, Block
1, Map of Arlington Hills.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that this order be
spread on the official records of the Board of Supervisors by
the Clerk of said Board and that the Clerk further furnish a
certified copy of this resolution and order to the Secretary of
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the Planning Commission, who is hereby directed to change all
official maps of Roanoke County to reflect said vacation and
that additional certified copies be sent to the petitioner
herein.
The above order was adopted on motion of Supervisor
Beasley, seconded by Supervisor Dodson and the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
Mr. Edward A. Natt, County Attorney, appeared on
behalf of the petitioners. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
BUDGET REQUEST - VIRGINIA
WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dr. Harold H. Hopper, President, Virginia Western
Community College, appeared before the Board and submitted the
College's budget request for the fiscal year 1974--75.
On the motion of Supervisor Dodson, seconded by
Supervisor Beasley and the unanimous voice vote of the members
present, the budget request submitted by Virginia Western
Community College for the fiscal year 1974-75 was this date
received and filed.
IN RE:
REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF PETITION -
ROANOKE VALLEY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Supervisor Beasley moved that the request of Roanoke
Valley Development Corporation for withdrawal of their petition
for rezoning from R-l to M-l of a 40-acre tract adjacent to
Jamison Industrial Park and Loman Drive be granted; and further
that the petitioners be notified by letter of the section of the
Roanoke County Code regarding withdrawal of a zoning petition.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Seibel and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
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On the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the members
present, the following petitions were this date received, filed
and referred to the Planning Commission for a recommendation:
a. Petition of Colonial-American National Bank
of Roanoke for rezoning of a 1.98-acre tract
lying on the west side of Electric Road
(Virginia Route No. 419) and on the south side
of Keagy Road (Virginia Secondary Route No.
685) from R-l to B-1 for the construction of
a branch bank.
b. Petition of James D. Fralin and Donald G. Sink
for rezoning of a portion of a 2.522 acre tract
lying on the northwesterly side of Virginia
State Route No. 419 and Ogden Road from A-l to
B-2 so that same may be used for a retail furni-
ture store.
c. Petition of H. C. Wood, Jr. for rezoning of a
tract of land lying on Mt. Pleasant Boulevard,
situate in the vinton Magisterial District from
B-2 to B-3 and the granting of a special excep-
tion for the operation of a used car lot.
d. Petition of James E. Long Construction Company,
Inc. for rezoning of a tract of land adjoining
Section 3, Meadowview Acres and the Shenandoah
Division of the Norfolk & Western Railway Com-
pany from M-2 to A-l.
IN RE:
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE SALE OF
CERTAIN COUNTY PROPERTY - McVITTY HOUSE
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisor~ of Roanoke County
desires to sell certain property situate in said County to
McVitty House, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, said County desires that its Chairman and
Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a contract on
behalf of the County with McVitty House, Inc., for the sale of
said land, containing twenty acres, more or less, for the con-
sideration of Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000), which considera-
tion is determined to be a just and fair price for said land;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors further desires that
said Chairman and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of said County the proper deed of conveyance to McVitty
House, Inc. of said twenty acre parcel of land.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that the Chairman and the Clerk be, and
they are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a written
contract with McVitty House, Inc. for the sale of said property
containing twenty acres, more or less, and adjoining the mutual
boundary of the existing McVitty House property and situate
generally north of the County Cemetery, for the consideration of
Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,000), which consideration is deter-
mined to be just and equitable.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon execution of said
contract, the Chairman be authorized and directed to sign, on
behalf of the County, a petition addressed to the Judge of the
Circuit Court of Roanoke County, said petition setting forth
that the County no longer needs or desires to maintain ownership
of said twenty acre parcel of land for any of its purposes.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Chairman and Clerk be,
and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute on behalf
of the County the appropriate deed of conveyance for said parcel
of land, when such sale has been approved by the Judge of the
Circuit Court of Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by Supervisor
Beasley and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Mr. Flora
IN RE:
1974/75 BUDGET - COST OF LIVING
On the motion of Supervisor Beasley,seconded by
Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the members
present, the County Administrator's report regarding the 1974/75
Budget - Cost of Living was continued to the February 26, 1974
meeting of the Board.
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IN RE:
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE - ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
FOR DIXIE CAVERNS LANDFILL
On motion of Supervisor Dodson, seconded by Superviso
Beasley, the General Appropriation Ordinance of Roanoke County,
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Virginia, adopted June 27, 1973, be, and the same is hereby,
amended as follows to become effective Feburary 12, 1974.
EXPENDITURES
1400 - Federal Revenue Sharing Fund
217 - Rent of Landfill Equipment: Additional appropria-
tion of $20,000 is hereby made from the Federal
Revenue Sharing Fund for the period ending June 30,
1974 for the function and purpose hereinabove
indicated.
Adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Seibel
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
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IN RE:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT
OF A CONSULTANT FOR THE PREPARATION OF A
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR ROANOKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has heretofore
expressed a desire to consider the development of a comprehen-
sive master plan for Roanoke County and has directed that the
County Administrator seek proposals for the development of such
a plan; and
WHEREAS, the County Administrator, in a report to the
Board at its meeting held February 12, 1974 has submitted a
recommendation that the County employ Balzer and Associates to
prepare a comprehensive plan for Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that
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an agreement should be entered into with said consultants for
the preparation of such a plan, the funding for such a plan to
be out of unappropriated general revenue sharing funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County that the Chairman be, and he is
hereby authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with
Balzer and Associates, Inc., whereby said consultant agrees to
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prepare a comprehensive plan for the County of Roanoke; said
agreement to provide, among its other provisions, that the
consultants shall be compensated on a per diem basis, the total
cost to the County under said agreement not to exceed $122,500
for the work to be performed under Section 1 of the agreement as
presented to the County, said agreement to otherwise be in such
form as is approved by the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Beasley, seconded by Super-
visor Seibel and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
IN RE:
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE - COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN
On motion by Supervisor Beasley, seconded by superviso,
Seibel, the General Appropriation Ordinance of Roanoke County, I
Virginia, adopted June 27, 1973, be, and the same is hereby,
amended as follows to become effective February 12, 1974.
EXPENDITURES
1400 - Federal Revenue Sharing Fund
605 - Comprehensive Master Plan: Additional appropria-
tion of $122,500 is hereby made from the Federal
Revenue Sharing Fund for the period ending June 30,
1974 for the function and purpose hereinabove
indicated.
Adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
IN RE:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A SEWAGE TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT
WITH THE CITY OF SALEM
WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke desires the City of
Salem to accept for transportation through the City's intercep-
tor lines certain wastes and sewage from certain areas in the
County; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has heretofore
appointed a committee to negotiate the terms and provisions of
a sewage transportation contract; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Salem has hereto-
fore approved the terms and provisions of a contract which is to
be retroactive to February 29, 1972, the terms and provisions of
which contract are agreeable to the Board of Supervisors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County that the Chairman and the Clerk
be and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute that
certain contract dated February 29, 1972 between the City of
Salem and the County of Roanoke, which contract provides for
the transportation of sewage to the City of Roanoke's intercep-
tor line.
On motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by Supervisor
Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
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IN RE:
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT REQUEST -
ANNUAL SECONDARY ROAD HEARING
Supervisor Beasley moved that the County Administrator
be authorized to advertise the Annual Secondary Road Hearing
for the Highway Department, which hearing is scheduled for the
March 12, 1974 meeting of the Board.
Seibel
The motion was seconded by Supervisor/and adopted by
the unanimous VOlce vote of the members present.
IN RE:
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE - ANIMAL CONTROL VEHICLE
On motion of Supervisor Beasley and seconded by
Supervisor Dodson, the General Appropriation Ordinance of
Roanoke County, Virginia, adopted June 27, 1973, be, and the
same is hereby, amended as follows to become effective February
12, 1974.
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EXPENDITURES
312A - Protection of Livestock, Fowls and other Property
400 - Purchase of Motor Vehicles: An appropriation of
$3,460 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:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
IN RE:
CAVE SPRING RESCUE SQUAD AMBULANCE
Supervisor Seibel moved that the County accept the low
bid from Hearse and Ambulance Sales in the amount of $14,425.75
for a new ambulance to be operated by the Cave Spring Rescue
Squad.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Beasley and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
IN RE:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF
AN ENGINEERING FIRM FOR THE PREPARATION OF
A COMPREHENSIVE WATER SYSTEM STUDY
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
has heretofore expressed a desire to have developed a com-
prehensive water study for Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, a proposal has been received from Langley,
McDonald and Overman, Consulting Engineers, to conduct such a
study for Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County is
of opinion that an agreement should be entered into with Langley,
McDonald and Overman, Consulting Engineers, for the preparation
of a comprehensive water system study for Roanoke County, the
funding for such study already having been appropriated from
Federal general revenue sharing monies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County that the Chairman be, and he is
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hereby authorized and directed to enter into a written agreement
with Langley, McDonald and Overman, Consulting Engineers, to
develop a comprehensive water supply system for Roanoke County,
formulate a long-range program and implement the program in the
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near future in such stages as may prove financially feasible;
said agreement to provide among its other provisions that the
consultants shall be compensated on a per diem basis, the total
cost to the County under said agreement not to exceed Sixty
Thousand Dollars ($60,000) unless prior approval of the Board
of Supervisors is received, said agreement to be otherwise ln
such form as is approved by the County Attorney.
On motion of Supervisor Beasley, seconded by Super-
visor Seibel and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
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At 2:15 p.m., the Supervisors took a brief recess.
At 2:30 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic
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Center and reconvened in open session.
IN RE:
A RESOLUTION INDICATING THE BOARD'S INTENT
TO HOLD A REFERENDUM DURING THE CALENDAR
YEAR 1974 ON THE QUESTION OF THE COUNTY'S
ISSUANCE OF BONDS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
A COUNTY-WIDE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Public Service Authority,
by report dated December 11, 1973, recommended that the County
create a water and sewer department under the supervision of
the County Administrator, that the County issue bonds sufficient
to create a County-wide water system and that the necessary
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legal steps be taken in order that the County assume the present
obligations of the Authority; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors did, at its meeting
held on December 11, 1973, appoint a committee to study the
recommendations made by the Authority; and
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WHEREAS, said committee has studied the recommendationj
of the Roanoke County Public Service Authority and said committe~
is of opinion that it would be in the best interests of Roanoke
County for the steps outlined in said Authority's report to be
implemented in order to provide Roanoke County with a County-
wide water and sewer system at the earliest possible date; and
WHEREAS, said Board is of opinion that it is desirable
to hold a referendum during the calendar year 1974 on the
question of the issuance of bonds by said County for the developt
ment of a County-wide water and sewer system, including the
acquisition of all of the assets and the assumption of all
liabilities of the Roanoke County Public Service Authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby indicates its
intention to hold a referendum during the calendar year 1974 on
the question of the issuance of bonds by Roanoke County for the
development of a County-wide water and sewer system, including
the acquisition of all the assets and the assumption of all the
liabilities of the Roanoke County Public Service Authority.
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On motion of Supervisor Selbel, seconde y Supervlsorl
Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
IN RE:
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE
OF CERTAIN SCHOOL BOARD PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the County School Board of Roanoke County
has heretofore requested the Board of Supervisors to vacate,
close, discontinue and abandon a portion of Spencer Drive, S.W.,
in order that the School Board may then accomplish the transfer
of certain real estate to provide a better means of access for
the students of the County's schools; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors at its regular meet-
ing held on February 12, 1974, vacated, closed, discontinued and
abandoned a portion of said Spencer Drive, the title to a portior
of said closed street therefore becoming vested in the Board of
Supervisors; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
desires to convey the said closed portion of Spencer Drive to
William B. and Geraldine Chauncey, the adjacent landowners, in
consideration of their conveyance of a parcel of land to the
County School Board of Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, said Board no longer needs or desires the
said parcel of land for any of the purposes of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors desires that its
Chairman and Clerk be authorized to enter into a contract on
behalf of the County with the said adjacent property owners for
the sale of said land to the said property owners for the con-
sideration of Ten Dollars ($10) and the exchange of property
with the said School Board, which consideration is determined to
be just and fair for said land; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors further desires that
said Chairman and Clerk be authorized and directed to execute
on behalf of the Board of Supervisors the proper deed of con-
veyance to William P. and Geraldine Chauncey of said parcel of
land.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that the Chairman and the Clerk be, and
they are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract
with William P. and Geraldine Chauncey for the sale of said
parcel of land for the consideration of Ten Dollars ($10) and
the conveyance of a parcel of land to the County School Board of
Roanoke County, which consideration is determined to be just and
equitable.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon execution of said
contract, the Chairman and the Clerk be authorized and directed
to sign on behalf of the County a petition addressed to the JUdgE
of the Circuit Court of Roanoke County setting forth the fact
that the County no longer needs or desires for any of its pur-
poses the said portion of Spencer Drive vacated by the Board of
Supervisors on February 12, 1974.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Chairman and the Clerk
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appropriate deed of conveyance for said parcel of land, when suc1
sale has been approved by the Judge of the Circuit Court of the
be, and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute on
behalf of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County the
County of Roanoke.
On motion of Supervisor Beasley, seconded by Supervisol
Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
IN RE:
A RESOLUTION URGING THE SUPPORT OF THE
COUNTY'S LEGISLATORS IN THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY
FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROPOSED APPROPRIATION
ACT REGARDING THE STATE'S DISTRIBUTION OF THE
SALES AND USE TAX
WHEREAS, the Appropriation Act introduced in the
General Assembly for consideration by said body proposes that
localities receive only one-half of one percent of the sales tax
for use by the localities for school purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that
the locality should receive the full one percent of sales tax
to be used by the localities for school purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County
desires to urge an amendment to the Appropriation Act presented
to the General Assembly to provide that the school aid formula
credit all localities with the full amount of one percent of the
sales tax which is to be returned to localities for school
purposes.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that said Board respectfully urges all
local legislators to support an amendment to the proposed
Appropriation Act to provide that the school aid formula credit
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localities with all of the one percent of the sales tax returned
to localities for school purposes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk transmit a
certified copy of this resolution to all local legislators at
their respective offices in Richmond.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson, seconded by Supervisor
Seibel and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
IN RE:
SALE AND USE OF NON-RETURNABLE BOTTLES
Supervisor Dodson moved the adoption of a resolution
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urging the support of the County's legislators in the General
Assembly for the passage of an act which would prohibit the
sale and use of non-returnable bottles.
The motion died for lack of a second.
IN RE:
A RESOLUTION URGING THE SUPPORT OF THE
COUNTY'S LEGISLATORS IN THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE STATE
CODE RELATING TO THE TAXATION OF TANGIBLE
PERSONAL PROPERTY OF BANKS
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WHEREAS, taxes levied by the Board of Supervisors
upon tangible personal property are a necessary, important and
substantial source of revenue for the various localities in
Virginia; and
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WHEREAS, the Code of Virginia precludes local taxation
of the tangible personal property owned by banks; and
WHEREAS, the bank stock tax which is paid by the
various banks does not provide the various localities with any
source of revenue; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is of opinion that
the tangible personal property owned by banks should receive the
same tax treatment as all other tangible personal property and
all real property owned by banks.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that said Board respectfully 'urges that
all area legislators support legislation which would tax the
tangible personal property of banks in like manner as the tan-
gible personal property of other business is taxed and to allow
the said banks the same treatment with respect to their tangible
personal property in arriving at their tax upon their shares of
stock as is presently allowed them with respect to their real
property.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk transmit copies
of this resolution to all local legislators at their respective
Richmond offices.
On motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by Supervisor
Beasley and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
IN RE:
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING AN AMENDMENT TO
THE VIRGINIA AREA DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1968
WHEREAS, the Fifth Planning District Commission is
financially supported by the participating governments and by an
annual grant from the Division of State Planning and Community
Affairs of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the latter being in
accordance with the provisions of the Virginia Area Development
Act of 1968; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the provisions Ofl
said act do not adequately meet the financial requirements of
the various planning commissions throughout the Commonwealth of
Virginia; and
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WHEREAS, the Virginia Planning District Chairman
Association and the Division of State Planning and Community
Affairs have endorsed a proposed amendment, introduced as House
Bill No. 185 on January 25, 1974, which would increase the
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minimum annual grant from $10,000 to $50,000, with a state
maximum of $.25 per capita.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby endorses and
supports the proposed amendment to the Virginia Area Development
Act of 1968, said amendment being contained in House Bill No.
185, which amendment would provide for a state minimum annual
grant of $50,000 to every planning district commission through-
out the Commonwealth of Virginia and a maximum grant of $.25
per capita; in either case to be matched by a local contribution
of $.20 per capita.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson, seconded by Supervisor
Beasley and adopted by the following recorded vote:
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Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
IN RE:
COUNTY PAYROLLS
On the motion of Supervisor Dodson, seconded by
Supervisor Beasley and the following recorded vote, the County
Payrolls (Semi-monthly 1/30/74) and (Bi-weekly 2/1/74) were
approved for payment in the gross amount of $79,686.26 from
which the sum of $9,554.13 F.I.T., $1,687.74 State Tax,
$4,548.41 F.I.C.A., $1,579.75 Blue Cross, $2,089.15 VSRS,
$278.40 L.I., $201.75 ACC, $212.65 T.P., $152.25 A.F., $103.15
S.B., $61.17 U.F., $37.00 Misc., are deducted leaving a net
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payroll of $59,180.61.
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Seibel
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
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IN RE:
ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
On the motion of Supervisor Beasley, seconded by
Supervisor Dodson and the following recorded vote, the current
bills totaling $73,467.80 and the bills paid since last Board
meeting totaling $11,643.65 were today approved presently and
retroactively.
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
On the motion of Supervisor Beasley, seconded by
Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the members
present, the report submitted by the Finance Officer regarding
delinquent accounts was this date received and filed.
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Beasley and the unanimous voice vote of the members
present, the Treasurer's monthly report was this date received
and filed.
IN RE:
A RESOLUTION REDUCING THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS
OF THE LOCAL WELFARE BOARD FROM FIVE TO THREE
WHEREAS, by resolution dated December 8, 1971, the
Roanoke County Welfare Board was increased to five members
pursuant to the provisions of Section 63.1-40 of the Code of
Virginia, 1950, as amended; and
WHEREAS, said section of the Code of Virginia pro-
vides that the governing body of the County may by resolution
limit the membership on said Welfare Board to three members; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County to limit membership on the Roanoke County
Welfare Board to three members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby reduces the
membership of the Roanoke County Welfare Board from five members
to three members.
On notion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by Supervisor Beasley
and adopted by the follo.ving recorded vote:
AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Ibdson, Mr. Seibel, Mr . Hilton
ABSENT: Mr. Flora
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IN RE:
SMOKING AT BOARD MEETINGS
Supervisor Beasley moved that smoking be allowed at
Board meetings on a trial basis.
The Chairman relinquished the Chair to the Vice-
Chairman.
The motion was seonded by Supervisor Hilton and
continued to the February 26, 1974 meeting of the Board due to
the following recorded tie vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
IN RE:
A RESOLUTION REMOVING THE RESPONSIBILITY
FOR ALL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT AND PLACING SAID RESPONSIBILITY
UNDER THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has heretofore
placed the responsibility for the operation and maintenance of
all of the County's communications systems under the direction
of the Sheriff's Department; and
WHEREAS, said Board of Supervisors is of opinion that
said responsibility should be removed from the Sheriff's
Department and placed under the control and supervision of the
County Administrator; said Board being of opinion that said
action will result in the more efficient operation and control
of said communications systems.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that said Board hereby removes the
responsibility for the control and supervision of the County's
communications systems from the Sheriff's Department and places
said responsibility for the control and supervision of said
communications systems under the County Administrator.
On motion of Supervisor Beasley, seconded by Super-
visor Seibel and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
Mr. Dodson
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
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IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - TAP BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Supervisor Seibel moved that Mrs. Elizabeth W. Stokes
be appointed to fill the unexpired term of J. Thomas Engleby, II
on the TAP Board of Directors, which term expires June 26, 1974.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Beasley and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
IN RE:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
None
Mr. Flora
APPOINTMENT - SALEM-ROANOKE VALLEY
CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION
Supervisor Dodson moved that Mrs. Charles Glover be
reappointed to the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center Commission
for a term of three years, which term expires on February 12,
1977.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Beasley and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
IN RE:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
None
Mr. Flora
APPOINTMENT - LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Supervisor Beasley moved that Mr. W. Tredway Coleman
be reappointed to the Library Board of Trustees for a term of
four years, which term expires on February 12, 1978.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Seibel and
adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
None
Mr. Flora
At 3:15 p.m., Supervisor Dodson moved that the Board
go into Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Seibel and
adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the members present.
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At 4:15 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic
Center and on the motion of Supervisor Dodson, seconded by
Supervisor Seibel and the unanimous voice vote of the members
present, the Board reconvened in open session.
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IN RE:
A RESOLUTION SETTING THE TAX LEVY ON
REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN ROANOKE COUNTY
FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 1974 TO
DECEMBER 31, 1974
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County that the levy for the twelve month period beginning
January 1, 1974 and ending December 31, 1974, be and it is
hereby set for a tax rate of $2.95 per ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS of
assessed valuation on all taxable real estate situate in
Roanoke County.
On motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by Supervisol
Dodson and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
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None
ABSENT:
Mr. Flora
This concluded the business before the Board at this
time and on the motion of Supervisor Dodson, seconded by Super-
visor Beasley and the unanimous voice vote of the members
present, the meeting was adjourned at 4:18 p.m.
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