HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/24/1974 - Regular
582
9-24-74
Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center
Salem, Virginia
September 24, 1974
7:30 P.M.
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County met this
I
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: Chairman R. E. Hilton, Vice-Chairman
John G. Seibel, Thomas H. Beasley, Jr., C. Lawrence Dodson and
Richard C. Flora. William F. Clark, County Administrator, and
Edward A. Natt, County Attorney, were also in attendance.
Chairman Hilton called the meeting to order at
7:30 p.m. and recognized Reverend Richard Scott, West End United
Methodist Church, who offered the invocation. The Pledge of
Allegiance to the flag was given in unison, led by Chairman
Hilton.
I
The minutes of the adjourned meeting of September 3,
1974 were approved as spread by the Chairman.
IN RE:
PETITION OF RICHARD M. HYLTON, ET AL,)
FOR REZONING OF LOTS 1 THROUGH 12, ) FINAL ORDER
SECTION 2, DILLARD COURT LOCATED ON )
EAST DRIVE NEAR THE HOLLINS BRANCH )
LIBRARY )
WHEREAS, Richard M. Hylton, Robert H. Richardson,
N. V. Clinevell and James L. Trinkle petitioned this Board and
requested that the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance be amended so
as to provide that certain property described in said petition be
rezoned and reclassified as Residential District R-3, which
July 9, 1974 and by order entered that day was referred to the
I
petition was filed at a regular meeting of this Board held on
Planning Commission for recommendation; and
583
9-24-74
WHEREAS, the said Planning Commission by a resolution
adopted at a meeting held on August 20, 1974, after hearing
evidence touching on the merits of said petition, recommended to
this Board that said Zoning Ordinance be amended so as to change
I
the classification of the property described in said petition
from Residential District R-l to Residential District R-3; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors did, by an order
entered on the 9th day of July, 1974, 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 thereof
by publication in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, the Clerk of this Board did set the regular
meeting of this Board, held on September 24, 1974, as the time
and date for a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed amendmen
to said County Zoning Ordinance and advertised same by notice
duly published in accordance with law; and
I
WHEREAS, said public hearing was this date held on
the proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, this Board, after giving careful consideratio
to said petition and to said recommendation and after hearing
evidence touching on the merits of the said proposed amendment,
being of the opinion that said County 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, the said County Zoning
Ordinance be, and the same is hereby amended so as to reclassify
the property described in said petition from Residential Distric
I
R-l to Residential District R-3 in order that said property
might be more fully and reasonably used, the said property being
located in the County of Roanoke, and more particularly describe
as follows, to-wit:
Lots 1 through 12, inclusive, Section 2, according to
the Map of Dillard Court, dated April 20, 1944, of
record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of
Roanoke County, in Plat Book 2, Page 169.
1.._- ._.
584
9-24-74
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 the petitioners.
The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of
Supervisor Flora, seconded by Supervisor Beasley and the follow-
ing recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
Mr. Michael K. Smeltzer, Attorney, appeared on behalf
of the petitioners. Speaking in opposition were Mrs. Ralph
Horne, area property owner and Ms. Akin.
IN RE:
PETITION OF MAURY L. STRAUSS AND
BILLY H. BRANCH FOR REZONING 2.18
ACRES LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
ROUTE 419 (STARKEY ROAD)
CONTINUED
Supervisor Seibel moved that the public hearing on the
petition of Maury L. Strauss and Billy H. Branch for rezoning
2.18 acres located on the southeasterly side of Route 419
(Starkey Road) from R-3 to M-l in order that a light industrial
warehouse complex may be constructed thereon be continued until
an attempt to secure sufficient right of way for acceptance by
the Highway Department has been made.
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
Mr. Michael K. Smeltzer, Attorney, appeared on behalf
of the petitioners. Speaking in opposition were: Mr. G. E.
Paul, resident of 2906 Glenmont Drive, S.W., representing a
group of citizens in the Penn Forest area, stated that the pro-
posed warehouse would add to the traffic congestion on 419.
Miss Marsha Paul, also appeared in opposition.
~
I
I
I
~-~
9-24-74
585
At 8:25 p.m., the Board took a brief recess.
At 8:31 p.m., the Supervisors returned to the Civic
Center and the Board reconvened in open session.
I
IN RE:
PETITION OF VALLEY HOME BUILDERS, INC.
FOR REZONING 29.125 ACRES LOCATED ON
THE NORTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 611
(READ MOUNTAIN ROAD) ABOUT 1500 FEET
EAST OFF STATE ROUTE 605 (OLD MOUNTAIN
ROAD)
FINAL ORDER
WHEREAS, Valley Home Builders, Inc. petitioned this
Board and requested that the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance be
amended so as to provide that certain property described in said
petition be rezoned and reclassified as Residential District R-2,
which petition was filed at a regular meeting of this Board held
on May 28, 1974 and that date referred to the Planning Commission
for recommendation; and
WHEREAS, the said Planning Commission by a resolution
adopted at a meeting held on July 16, 1974, after hearing evi-
I
dence 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 Agricultural District A-I to Residential District
R-2; and
WHEREAS, the Clerk of this Board did set the regular
meeting of this Board, held on September 10, 1974, as the time
and date for a public hearing on the aforesaid proposed amendment
to the 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 lOth day of September, 1974, and was continued
I
to its next regular meeting of September 24, 1974; and
WHEREAS, this Board, after giving careful consideratior
to said petition and to said recommendation and after hearing
evidence touching on the merits of said proposed amendment, beinc
of the opinion that said County Zoning Ordinance should be
amended as requested in said petition and as recommended by said
Planning Commission.
586
9-24-74
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that at this
meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on the 24th day of
September, 1974, the said County Zoning Ordinance be, and the
same is hereby amended so as to reclassify the property described
in said petition from Agricultural District A-I to Residential
District R-2 in order that said property might be more fully
and reasonably used.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Clerk of
this Board shall forthwith certify a copy of this resolution to
the Secretary of the Planning Commission and a copy to Eggleston
& Glenn, attorneys for the petitioner. I
The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of i
Supervisor Seibel, seconded by Supervisor Flora and the fOllOwingl
recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
Mr. Michael K. Smeltzer, Attorney, appeared on behalf
of the petitioner. No one appeared in opposition.
IN RE:
PETITION OF ALPHA OMEGA COMPANIES, INC. }
TO VACATE, DISCONTINUE AND ABANDON THAT } FINAL ORDER
PORTION OF GAYMOL DRIVE FROM MORWANDA )
STREET SOUTH TO CAMILLE AVENUE }
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of Roanoke County
recommended to this Board that the request of Alpha Omega Com-
panies, Inc. to vacate, discontinue and abandon a portion of
Gaymol Drive from Morwanda Street(Section 5 of Summit Hills
Subdivision} south to Camille Avenue (Moomaw Heights Subdivision)
on the north side of the Salem-Lynchburg Turnpike; and
WHEREAS, the Clerk of this Board did set the regular
meeting of this Board, held on September 24, 1974 as the time
and place for a public hearing on the aforesaid vacation, discon-
tinuance and abandonment of said portion of Gaymol Drive, and
advertised same by notice duly published in accordance with
law; and
I
I
I
~ .
I
I
I
'-''''II'
..' ...-..." .. . \ ~, . ,".>
,...,.. .', ~" . '4'" . "C .., ,,'
h07
00
9-24-74
WHEREAS, this Board, after giving careful consideratio
to said request and to said recommendation and after hearing
evidence touching on the merits of the said proposed abandonment,
discontinuance and vacation of that portion of Gaymol Drive
aforesaid and as recommended by the Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED that at
this meeting of the Board of Supervisors, the said portion of
Gaymol Drive from Morwanda Street (Section 5 of Summit Hills
Subdivision) south to Camille Avenue (Moomaw Heights Subdivision)
on the northern side of the Salem-Lynchburg Turnpike in the
Windsor Hills Magisterial District, be vacated, discontinued,
and abandoned.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED that the Clerk of
this Board shall forthwith certify a copy of this resolution to
the Secretary of the Planning Commission and a copy to Donald A.
Williams, Attorney for the petitioner.
The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of
Supervisor Dodson, seconded by Supervisor Beasley and the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF EUGENE CAMPBELL FOR
A PERMIT TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON
THE WEST SIDE OF ROUTE 615
APPROVED
Supervisor Beasley moved that the application of
Eugene Campbell for a permit to park a mobile home on a two acre
tract located on the west side of Route 615, 3~ miles southeast
of Starkey be approved subject to the conditions set forth in
the adopted Mobile Home Amendment.
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
The application of Eugene Campbell was presented by
Mr. Campbell.
588
9-24-74
IN RE:
PETITION OF MASON H. AND ELIZABETH
LITTREAL FOR REZONING 2.02 ACRES
LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF ROUTE
623 BETWEEN AIRPORT AND WILLIAMSON
ROADS
N. )
)
)
)
)
FINAL ORDER
I
!
I
I
nance be amended so as to provide that the 2.02 acre parcel des- I
::::::n::a:a::3:e:::ion be reclassified from Residential R-l to I
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, by resolution adopted I
at its meeting held on the 20th day of August, 1974, recommended
WHEREAS, Mason H. and Elizabeth N. Littreal, by peti-
tion filed with this Board, requested the County Zoning Ordi-
that said County Zoning Ordinance be amended so as to change the
classification of the 2.02 acre parcel from Residential R-l to
Residential R-3i and
WHEREAS, upon receipt of the Planning Commission
recommendation, this matter was set for a public hearing at this
meeting of the Board and notice thereof given by publication in
I
I
I
WHEREAS, this Board, after giving due consideration to '.
said petition and to the recommendation of the Planning commissio~
accordance with lawi and
concerning the merits of said proposed amendment to the County
Zoning Ordinance, being of the opinion that said County Zoning
Ordinance should be amended as requested in said petition and as
recommended in the report of said Planning Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED, at this
meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on the 24th day of
September, 1974, that the Roanoke County Zoning Ordinance be, and
the same hereby is, amended so as to classify the property des-
cribed in said petition from Residential R-l to Residential R-3.
The foregoing resolution was adopted on motion of
Supervisor Flora, seconded by Supervisor Beasley and the follow-
ing recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
Mr. Alton B. Prillaman, Attorney, appeared on behalf of
the petitioners. There was no opposition.
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
..
589
9-24-74
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF LEWIS H. AND
LORETTA WOOLDRIDGE FOR A PERMIT
TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON THE
EAST SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 603,
1.2 MILES SOUTH OFF U. S. ROUTE
11 (COVE HOLLOW COMMUNITY)
APPROVED
Supervisor Beasley moved that the application of
Lewis H. and Loretta Wooldridge for a permit to park a mobile
home on a seven acre tract located on the east side of State
Route 603, 1.2 miles south off U. S. Route 11 (Cove Hollow
community) at the Roanoke-Montgomery County line 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. BeaGley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
The application of Lewis H. and Loretta Wooldridge
was presented by Mr. Wooldridge. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF GLENWOOD A. AND
ADA A. DEACON FOR A PERMIT TO
PARK A MOBILE HOME LOCATED ON
THE WEST SIDE OF A PRIVATE ROAD
THAT TURNS NORTH OFF STATE ROUTE
692 (MOUNT CHESTNUT ROAD)
APPROVED
Supervisor Beasley moved that the application of
Glenwood A. and Ada A. Deacon for a permit to park a mobile home
on a 5.25 acre tract located on the west side of a private road
that turns north off State Route 692 (Mount Chestnut Road), 0.4
mile north of State Route 762 be approved subject to the condi-
tions set forth by the Planning Commission and also that the
petitioner be allowed to set the mobile home back 35 feet from
the road right of way instead of the customary 50 feet requiremel t.
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
None
NAYS:
The application of Glenwood A. and Ada A. Deacon was
presented by Mr. Deacon. There was no opposition.
~90
".,J
9-24-74
-r-"---
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF MISS LOTTIE ARTHUR
FOR A PERMIT TO PARK A MOBILE HOME
ON THE WEST SIDE OF A PRIVATE ROAD
THAT TURNS NORTH OFF STATE ROUTE
692 (MOUNT CHESTNUT ROAD)
APPROVED
Supervisor Beasley moved that the application of Miss
Lottie Arthur for a permit to park a mobile home on a 3.88 acre
tract located on the west side of a private road that turns north
off State Route 692 (Mount Chestnut Road), 0.4 mile north of Stat
Route 762 be approved subject to the conditions set forth by the
Planning Commission and also that the petitioner be allowed to
set the mobile home back 35 feet from the road right of way
instead of the customary 50 feet requirement.
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
The application of Miss Lottie Arthur was presented by
Miss Arthur. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF KEITH BE CHRISTLEY FOR)
A PERMIT TO PARK A MOBILE HOME ON THE)
NORTH SIDE OF STATE ROUTE 762, 0.2 ) APPROVED
MILE WEST OFF ROUTE 692 (MOUNT CHEST-)
NUT ROAD) )
Supervisor Beasley moved that the application of
Keith B. Christley for a permit to park a mobile home on a 50 by
100 foot lot owned by Arlen F. Christley and located on the north
side of State Route 762, 0.2 mile west off Route 692 (Mount
Chestnut Road) about l~ mile north off Route 221 at Back Creek
School be approved subject to the conditions set forth by the
Planning Commission and the additional condition that within six
months from the date of issuance, the applicant submits evidence
that he has been deeded at least one acre of the property on
which the mobile home will be placed.
I
I
I
-~
~ .. .
. , ,
-. I
591
9-24-74
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
I
NAYS:
None
The application of Keith B. Christley was presented
by Arlen Christley. There was no opposition.
IN RE:
APPLICATION OF RUSSELL R. AND EVA V.
WILHELM FOR A PERMIT TO PARK A MOBILE
HOME SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERN HILLS
SUBDIVISION ON STATE ROUTE 789
APPROVED
Supervisor Beasley moved that the application of
Russell R. and Eva V. Wilhelm for a permit to park a mobile home
on a one acre tract south of the Southern Hills Subdivision on
State Route 789 (old Route 220), 450 feet north off Route 672
(Flint Road) be approved subject to the conditions set forth by
the Planning Commission and the additional condition that the
I
mobile covered by this permit must be occupied by the permittees.
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
The application of Russell R. and Eva V. Wilhelm was
presented by Mrs. Wilhelm. There was no opposition.
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the
communication from Mr. C. W. Gibbs, Jails Superintendent,
regarding inspection of the County Jail was this date received
I
and filed.
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Beasley and the unanimous voice vote of the Board,
the copy of Resolution No. 21787, adopted by the City of
Roanoke, proposing contribution by the other Valley governments
to the Roanoke Valley League for Planned Parenthood, Inc. was
this date received and filed.
592
9-24-74
IN RE:
PROPOSED REVISION OF THE COUNTY CODE
TO PROHIBIT BARKING DOGS
Pursuant to the communication received from Mrs. E. P.
Herndon, Sr. suggesting revision of the County Code to prohibit
barking dogs, the County Attorney was directed to continue his
investigation of the matter and report back to the Board as soon
as possible.
IN RE:
BINGO PERMIT - NORTHSIDE HIGH
SCHOOL BAND BOOSTERS
Supervisor Flora moved that the application of Northsidl
High School Band Boosters for renewal of their Bingo Permit be
approved to become effective October 23, 1974 for a period of one
year.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Dodson and
adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
BINGO PERMIT - SQUIRES ATHLETIC CLUB, INC.
Supervisor Flora moved that the application of Squires
Athletic Club, Inc. for renewal of their Bingo Permit be approved
to become effective October 9, 1974 for a period of one year.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Beasley and
adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
RECREATION CENTER INPROVEMENTS
Mr. Rodney Rhodes, resident of the Catawba District,
appeared before the Board regarding recreation center improvement3.
The Chairman stated that he would take the necessary steps to
speed up the much needed improvements.
IN RE:
ITEMS REFERRED TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the
following items were this date received and filed and referred to
the Planning Commission for recommendation:
,L.
..:t..
I
I
I
. .
.
593
9-24-74
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 so that a
Lodge Hall may be constructed thereon.
I
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 from B-3 to B-2 in order that a convenience
food store may be operated thereon.
IN RE:
ABBOTT BUS LINE, INC. - PROPOSED NEWCASTLE
TO ROANOKE SERVICE
Supervisor Beasley moved that the Board go on record
as supporting the application, as amended, of Abbott Bus Lines,
Inc. for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to
provide service between New Castle and Roanoke and further that
the State Corporation Commission be notified of same.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Seibel and
adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
I
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1120 ACCEPTING THE
BID FOR AN ALARM ANNUNCIATOR PANEL
WHEREAS, bids for an alarm annunciator panel to be
installed in the communications control center were received
Friday, August 30, 1974, in the office of the County Administra-
tor of Roanoke County and said bids were opened in said office;
and
WHEREAS, the County Administrator studied the two
bids received by the County for said panel and has recommended
in his report to the Board dated September 24, 1974, that the
bid hereinafter set out be accepted, said bid being the lowest
and best bid received by the County fully meeting the specifica-
I
tions therefor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County that the bid of ADT Electric
Protection Services be, and the same is hereby accepted; the
bidder to install an alarm annunciator panel in the Roanoke
County communications control center for the termination of
L
..'.
594
9-24-74
burglar, intrusion, hold-up and fire alarm signals, said bidder
to charge a one-time $75 charge for all new terminations and a
$5 monthly service charge, the contract to be entered into with
the successful bidder to be for a five-year term with an option
to renew for an additional five-year term, said bidder to connect
all alarm terminations installed and working ln any Roanoke
County facility as of August 30, 1974, at no cost to the sub-
scriber, exclusive of any telephone or inter-connect charges.
On motion of Supervisor Flora, 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:
BURGLAR ALARMS - COUNTY FIRE STATIONS
Supervisor Seibel moved that the Board concur with the 1
report submitted by the County Administrator regarding alarm
annunciation panel proposals and notify the owners of burglar
alarms installed in the County fire stations that it will be
necessary for them to connect to the County control center or
make other arrangements to remove their equipment from said fire
stations once the alarm annunciator panel is installed.
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:
WATER AND SEWER BOND REFERENDUM
Supervisor Seibel moved that the Board of Supervisors
meet as a Committee of the Whole with the Public Service Author-
ity Board on Thursday morning, September 26, 1974, at the
Sheraton Motor Inn to discuss the advertising campaign for the
Water and Sewer Bond Referendum.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Dodson and
adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
..
I
I
I
, ,
... ..
... ..".... . 1" l W
9-24-74
595
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1121 AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF AN OPTION FOR THE PURCHASE
OF CERTAIN PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County at
its meeting held on August 13, 1974, authorized the execution of
I
an option for 75 acres of land owned by the James E. Long
Construction Company; and
WHEREAS, the owners of an adjacent 80 acre tract of
land have executed an option for the purchase by the Board of
Supervisors of said 80 acre parcel of land upon certain terms
and conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County is
of opinion that it would be in the best interests of Roanoke
County to exercise said option.
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
I
certain option with the Salem-West Corporation for the purchase
of an 80 acre tract of land south of U. S. Route 11 in the west
County area; said option to be for a six-month period and to
include the consideration of $1,500, which sum would be applied
toward the purchase price should the County exercise said option.
On motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by Supervisor
Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSTAINING:
Mr. Beasley
IN RE:
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION
ORDINANCE NO. 1122 - PROPERTY OPTION
On motion of Supervisor Flora and seconded by Super-
I
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 September 24, 1974.
':-96
o~, .
9-24-74
Expenditures
1400 - Revenue Sharing Trust Fund
1400 - 600b - Property Option: An additional appropriatio
of $1,500 is hereby made from the Revenue
Sharing Trust Fund, for the function and
purpose hereinabove indicated, said
appropriations to remain appropriated from
year to year until totally expended or
otherwise reappropriated by the Board of
Supervisors.
Adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSTAINING:
Mr. Beasley
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1123 RELATING TO THE PROPOSED
EXPANSION OF THE PENN FOREST WATER CORPORATION
WHEREAS, the Penn Forest Water Corporation did, at the
meeting of the Board of Supervisors held on September 10, 1974,
request the approval of the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County for the enlargement of the franchise area for said water
company; and
WHEREAS, the Board
of Supervisors referred said request
!
~
Service Authority for its considera-I
to the Roanoke County Public
tion and recommendation; and
WHEREAS, said Public Service Authority has no objection
to the proposal as set forth by the Penn Forest Water Corporation
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that said Board of Supervisors hereby
states that it has no objection to the proposed franchise area
adjustment sought by the Penn Forest Water Corporation.
On motion of Supervisor Beasley, seconded by Supervisor
Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
I
I
I
.W'
9-24-74
597
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1124 REQUESTING THE
VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES TO
INCLUDE IN ITS LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM FOR
1975 LEGISLATION REPEALING THE PROVISIONS
OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA RELATING TO COMPENSATION
FOR LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY KILLED BY DOGS
I
WHEREAS, Section 29-202 of the Code of Virginia, 1950,
as amended, provides that the owner of any livestock or poultry
that is killed or injured by any dog not his own is entitled to
receive compensation in the amount of the value of such animal
from the governing body of the political subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County 1S
of opinion that said owners have other methods of recourse
available to them for the protection of their livestock; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors therefore desires
that the Virginia Association of Counties include in its
legislative program for 1975 legislation which would repeal the
provisions of the Code of Virginia providing for such compensa-
I
tion by the governing body.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County that the Virginia Association of
Counties include in its legislative program for 1975 legislation
which would repeal the provisions of the Code of Virginia pro-
viding for the right of any person who has livestock or poultry
killed or injured by any dog not his own to receive compensation
therefore of a reasonable value of such livestock or poultry.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this
resolution be transmitted to all area legislators.
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,
I Mr. Hilton
NAYS: None
598
9-24-74
IN RE:
OPEN SPACE SUBDIVISION LEGISLATION
Mr. C. Darrell Shell, Roanoke County Director of Parks
and Recreation appeared before the Board regarding open space
subdivision legislation for recreation purposes.
Supervisor Beasley moved that the matter regarding
open space subdivision legislation for recreation purposes be
referred to a study committee for further investigation.
The motion was seconded by Supervisor Seibel and
adopted by the unanimous voice vote of the Board.
IN RE:
COUNTY PAYROLLS
On the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by
Supervisor Beasley and the following recorded vote, the County
Payrolls (Semi-monthly 9/13/74) and (Bi-weekly 9/13/74) were
approved for payment in the gross amount of $87,000.80 from which
the sum of $10,844.31 F.I.T., $1,988.98 State Tax, $4,932.69
F.I.C.A., $1,649.37 Blue Cross, $2,443.75 VSRS, $319.20 L.I.,
$291.25 ACC, $219.50 T.P., $112.50 A.F., $121.90 S.B., $42.92
U.F., $70.75 Misc., are deducted leaving a net payroll of
$63,963.68.
AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
ACCOUNTS FOR PAYMENT
On the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by
Supervisor Beasley and the following recorded vote, the current
bills totaling $85,600.27 and the bills paid since last Board
meeting totaling $1,102.86 were approved presently and
retroactively.
AYES: Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Hilton
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Seibel
I
I
I
I
I
I
9-24-74
~99
"ol<-JI "-.0,0;'
IN RE:
FOWL CLAIM - J. I. HUTCHENS - DENIAL
Supervisor Beasley moved that the Board concur with
the report of the County Finance Officer and deny the Fowl Claim
of J. I. Hutchens in the amount of $12.50 since the normal
policy of the Board is to approve claims only if a personal
property return was properly filed.
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 Financial Statement for the month of August, 1974
was received by the Board.
IN RE:
AMENDMENT TO GENERAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
NO. 1125 - PROPERTY OPTION
On motion of Supervisor Flora and seconded by Super-
visor Beasley, the General Appropriation Ordinance of Roanoke
County, Virginia, adopted June 25, 1974, be, and the same is
hereby amended as follows to become effective September 24, 1974.
Expenditures
1400 - Revenue Sharing Trust Fund
l400-600b - Property Option: An additional appropriation
of $1,000 is hereby made from the Revenue
Sharing Trust Fund, for the function and
purpose hereinabove indicated, said appro-
priation to remain appropriated from year
to year until totally expended or otherwise
reappropriated by the Board of Supervisors.
Adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSTAINING:
Mr. Beasley
600
9-24-74
IN RE:
ON APPLICATION OF BELOW NAMED PETITIONER:
(1) Roselawn Forest, Inc. - Homewood Circle - 0.08 mile from
Steeplechase Drive to end - 50 foot right of way
who this day filed their petition for inclusion in the
Secondary Highway System of Highways in Roanoke County. It is
ordered that A. A. Guepe, County Engineer, view the grounds and
report to this Board the convenience and the inconvenience that
will result as well to individuals as to the public if such roads
shall be proposed, and especially whether any yard, garden,
orchard, or any part thereof will, in such cases have to be taken
and that no road or landings shall be established upon or through
the lands of any cemetery or through the lands of any seminary of
learning without the consent of the owners thereof; and the said
County Engineer shall also ascertain and report to this Board
whether the said roads will be of such mere private convenience
as to make it proper that said roads should be opened and kept in
order by the person or persons for whose convenience they are
desired. He shall also assess and report what damages, if any,
the land owners are entitled to and accompany his report with a
plat or diagram of said roads.
i
I
be,
And it further ordered that the Clerk of this Board
and hereby is, directed to issued process to summon the State
Highway Commissioner of Virginia as a defendant to these road
proceedings. The summons shall be directed, executed and returnea
as process or a summons may be in other cases except that it may
be served upon the Resident Engineer of the State Highway Depart-
ment of Virginia having supervision of maintenance and construc-
tion of highways in Roanoke County and provided further that a
certified copy of this order, certified by the Clerk of this Boarl,
shall be attached to said summons or process to said State HighwaT
Commissioner to be served as aforesaid.
And these road proceedings are continued.
J
I
,
I
I
9-24-74
601
On motion of Supervisor Beasley, seconded by
Supervisor Flora and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
I
NAYS:
None
IN RE:
ON APPLICATION OF THE BELOW NAMED PETITIONER:
(I) Joseph Chomicki, et ux, et aI, - Extension of Route 773,
0.5 mile to Route 740, 50 foot right of way
who this day filed their petition for inclusion in the
Secondary Highway System of Highways in Roanoke County, It is
ordered that A. A. Guepe, County Engineer, view the grounds and
report to this Board the convenience and the inconvenience that
will result as well to individuals as to the public if such road~
shall be proposed, and especially whether any yard, garden,
orchard, or any part thereof will, in such cases, have to be
taken, and that no road or landings shall be established upon or
I
through the lands of any cemetery or through the lands of any
seminary of learning without the consent of the owners thereof;
and the said County Engineer shall also ascertain and report to
this Board whether the said roads will be of such mere private
convenience as to make it proper that said roads should be
opened and kept in order by the person or persons for whose con-
venience they are desired. He shall also assess and report what
damages, if any, the landowners are entitled to and accompany
his report with a plat or diagram of said roads.
And it is further ordered that the Clerk of this Board
be, and hereby is, directed to issue process to summon the State
Highway Commissioner of Virginia as a defendant to these road
I
proceedings. The summons shall be directed, executed, and
returned as process or a summons may be in other cases except
that it may be served upon the Resident Engineer of the State
Highway Department of Virginia having supervision of maintenance
and construction of highways in Roanoke County and provided
further that a certified copy of this order, certified by the
602
9-24-74
T
Clerk of this Board, shall be attached to said summons or process
to said State Highway Commissioner to be served as aforesaid.
And these road proceedings are continued.
On motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Supervisor
Seibel and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Dodson, Mr. Flora, Mr. Seibel,
Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Flora and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the
following road was this date requested to become a part of the
State Secondary System of Highways in Roanoke County:
Hedgewood Drive from Mountain Road (Route 1423) to
end, a distance of 0.06 mile.
On the motion of Supervisor Seibel, seconded by
Supervisor Flora and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the
following road was this date requested to become a part of the
State Secondary System of Highways in Roanoke County:
Halifax Circle from Howell Drive to end, a distance
of 0.16 mile.
The Jail Report for the month of August, 1974, was
received by the Board.
IN RE:
SCHOOL BUDGET
The Chairman entertained a motion that the School
Board be requested to advise as to any effect the decrease of
estimated school enrollments will have on School budget.
There was no motion.
IN RE:
PRESENTATION OF BICENTENNIAL FLAG
Vice-Chairman Seibel presented the Bicentennial Flag
to Mr. William F. Clark, County Administrator, to fly over the
County Courthouse at his discretion.
I
I
I
9-24-74
603
I
I
I
I
IN RE:
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY - PROPOSED
RATE INCREASE
Mr. D. C. Kennedy, Division Manager, Appalachian Power
Company, appeared before the Board to discuss Appalachian's
reasons for requesting a rate increase. He stated that the cost
of coal was the main cause for the proposed rate increase.
IN RE:
RESOLUTION NO. 1126 STATING THE OPPOSITION
OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO THE RATE INCREASE
SOUGHT BY APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY
WHEREAS, Appalachian Power Company provides electrical
service for the citizens of Roanoke County as well as the
citizens of the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, Appalachian Power Company has petitioned the
State Corporation Commission for a substantial increase in rates
for service provided to said company's customers; and
WHEREAS, the State Corporation Commission will conduct
hearings on said proposed rate increase and the Board of Super-
visors of Roanoke County is desirous of expressing its oppositiol
to said rate increase as said Board is of opinion that the
citizens of Roanoke County are opposed to any increase sought by
said Appalachian Power Company.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of Roanoke County on behalf of the citizens of
Roanoke County that said Board hereby expresses its opposition
to the rate increase sought by Appalachian Power Company and
requests the State Corporation Commission to deny said request.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this
resolution be forwarded to the State Corporation Commission with
the request that this resolution be made a part of the record in
the hearings conducted by said commission on said rate increase.
On motion of Supervisor Dodson, seconded by Supervisor
Seibel and adopted by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Mr. Dodson, Mr. Seibel, Mr. Hilton
NAYS:
None
ABSTAINING:
Mr. Beasley, Mr. Flora
604
9-24-74
IN RE:
APPOINTMENT - AIR POLLUTION
ADVISORY AND APPEALS BOARD
Mr. Philip Clore, Jr. was appointed to serve as the
representative from the Windsor Hills Magisterial District on
the Air Pollution Advisory and Appeals Board for a term of four
I
years ending on September 24, 1978.
This concluded the business before the Board at this
time and on the motion of Supervisor Flora, seconded by Super-
visor Dodson and the unanimous voice vote of the Board, the
meeting was adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
CHAIRMAN
I
I