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Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia met this day at the
Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the second Tuesday and the first
regularly scheduled meeting of the month of March 2012. Audio and video recordings
of this meeting will be held on file for a minimum of five (5) years in the office of the
Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.
IN RE: CALL TO ORDER
taken.
Chairman Flora called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. The roll call was
MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Richard C. Flora; Supervisors Michael W. Altizer,
Joseph B. "Butch" Church, Eddie "Ed" Elswick and Charlotte
A. Moore
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: B. Clayton Goodman III, County Administrator; Diane D.
Hyatt, Assistant County Administrator; Daniel R. O'Donnell,
Assistant County Administrator; Paul M. Mahoney, County
Attorney and Deborah C. Jacks, Clerk to the Board
IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was given by Reverend Brian Clingenpeel, Chaplain of the
Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Department. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited
by all present.
IN RE: REQUESTS TO POSTPONE, ADD TO, OR CHANGE THE ORDER OF
AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Goodman asked that the closed session regarding Section
2.2.3711.A.29 concerning discussion of the award of a public contract involving the
expenditure of public funds where discussion in open session would adversely affect the
bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the Board, namely performance
agreement with the Economic Development Authority and Virginia Blue Ridge, LLC be
removed. There were no objections.
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IN RE: BRIEFINGS
1. Western Virginia Water Authority briefing regarding a new
program for system -wide meter replacement (Gary Robertson,
Executive Director, Water Operations)
Mr. Robertson provided a PowerPoint briefing regarding a system -wide
water infrastructure improvement program. A copy is on file in the Clerk's office.
Supervisor Church recognized Michael McEvoy, Executive Director,
Wastewater Services, Western Virginia Water Authority. Supervisor Church inquired
about the water leakage and asked Mr. Robertson to confirm the Authority is losing ten
percent (10 %) of the water going through the meters. Mr. Robertson responded as the
water goes through the meters with the meters that not reading accurately, one hundred
percent (100 %) is not billed for the water that goes through the meters. Supervisor
Church then asked if one could assume accurately with the new system, our citizens
can expect an approximate ten percent (10 %) increase in their bill? Mr. Robertson
responded negatively stating the biggest discrepancy was seen in the larger meters.
The smaller, residential meters were probably within three to four percent (3 to 4 %).
The larger meters seem to be more sensitive as they age. He stated the authority
would be working with the customers; they have a complete synopsis of the meters they
feel are the least accurate and they will be working with those customers to let them
know ahead of time what they might expect. Supervisor Church then reiterated it would
not be ten percent (10 %), but probably a residential customer could possibly see an
increase. Mr. Robertson stated Supervisor Church was correct if the meter was not
accurate. Supervisor Church then asked if this program will give the Authority the
capability to look at usage for any particular citizen with a phone call; electronically
versus having to go out and looking at the meter. Mr. Robertson responded in the
affirmative, stating they can look over a period of time, look at the water usage, at least
every four (4) hours and see whether there is a period of time during the day that there
was a significant water use that they cannot explain. Supervisor Church asked if they
have any potential, large overall rate increases that look drastic they bring it back to the
Board just to keep them informed. Mr. Robertson advised they would be glad to keep
the Board informed.
Supervisor Elswick stated he is curious as he understands at the landfill
they are generating some of their own electricity or on the verge of it. He inquired if Mr.
Robertson knew the capacity of the generating station with Mr. Robertson advising at
the wastewater plant, he deferred to Mr. McEvoy who advised one megawatt.
IN RE: NEW BUSINESS
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1. Approval of a Fire /Emergency Medical Services Mutual Aid
Agreement with the County of Bedford, Virginia and the Town of
Vinton, Virginia (Richard E. Burch, Jr., Chief of Fire and Rescue)
Also in attendance was Division Chief Steve Simon. Chief Burch advised
they had an excellent relationship with the neighboring localities which has been done
prior with a handshake and it was now time to put into a written agreement.
Supervisor Altizer inquired how deep would they go into Bedford County
with Chief Burch responding he does not have a standard answer as it depends on the
what is happening at the time; the EMS Supervisor and Battalion Chief will decide at the
time and is done on a case -by -case basis. Supervisor Altizer advised he wanted to
make sure that the Vinton area would be covered.
Supervisor Elswick thanked Fire and Rescue for the assistance given
during his recent medical emergency.
Chairman Flora noted mutual aid agreements are critical to everyone, not
just to Roanoke County especially with the amount of volunteers. Chief Burch noted
they have recently been advised by FEMA they are trying to make disaster assistance
more local and where you could depend on them for assistance in three days, they are
now saying five to seven days and localities need to prepare for the longer days.
RESOLUTION 031312 -1 AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE COUNTY OF BEDFORD, AND THE TOWN OF VINTON TO
CREATE A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY FIRE
AND EMS SERVICES
WHEREAS, Sections 27 -2, 27 -4 and 44- 146.20 of the Code of Virginia authorize
mutual aid agreements for fire and emergency services by two or more political
subdivisions of this Commonwealth which shall be approved by resolutions; and
WHEREAS, each of the parties to the proposed Mutual Aid Agreement have
previously adopted resolutions authorizing participation in the Statewide Mutual Aid
Program, which program is intended to be supplemental to day -to -day mutual aid
agreements between adjacent localities; and
WHEREAS, the County of Bedford, Town of Vinton and the County of Roanoke
desire to cooperate in the provision of Emergency Fire and EMS Services across
jurisdictional lines in accordance with a local mutual aid agreement so as to increase
the ability of the parties to preserve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of each
of the localities involved; and
WHEREAS, this Mutual Aid Agreement has been adopted by the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Bedford, Virginia, on December 12, 2011, and by the Town
Council of the Town of Vinton, Virginia, on February 21, 2012; and
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WHEREAS, these political subdivisions have negotiated a Mutual Aid Agreement
that establish a procedure requests for and provision of mutual aid, an Operation Plan,
immunities, indemnifications and insurance and other necessary operational conditions
including supervision and control during joint operations; and
BE IT ORDAINED, By the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the joint exercise of powers, privileges and authority with the County of
Bedford, the County of Roanoke and the Town of Vinton in the establishment and
maintenance of mutual aid for Emergency Fire and EMS services is hereby
approved and authorized. The County Administrator is authorized to execute the
Regional Agreement for Emergency Fire and EMS Services with the County of
Bedford and the Town of Vinton on behalf of the County and to implement this
undertaking, all upon form approved by the County Attorney.
2. That this resolution shall be effective from and after the date of its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Flora to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Church, Elswick, Flora
NAYS: None
2. Resolution granting a waiver to Hollins University under Section 13 -23
of the Roanoke County Code to the provisions of the County's Noise
Ordinance, Article II. Noise of Chapter 13. Offenses — Miscellaneous
(Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney)
Mr. Mahoney outlined the request. Also in attendance from Hollins were the following
students: Alyssa Connatser, Abby Klein and Emma Bretschneider to answer any
questions. There was no discussion.
RESOLUTION 031312 -2 GRANTING A WAIVER TO HOLLINS
UNIVERSITY UNDER SECTION 13 -23 OF THE ROANOKE
COUNTY CODE TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COUNTY'S
NOISE ORDINANCE, ARTICLE II. NOISE OF CHAPTER 13.
OFFENSES — MISCELLANEOUS
WHEREAS, Hollins University, a private university located in north Roanoke
County, will be holding an outdoor concert known as "MayFest" for the campus
community and the general public on Saturday, May 5, 2012, ending at 11:00 p.m. on
the grounds of the University; and
WHEREAS, in order to accommodate the advertised time frame and to mitigate
economic hardship by enhancing students' sense of connectedness with Hollins and the
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Roanoke Valley through social interaction that supports recruiting and retaining students
that in turn affects the economic vitality of the University and Roanoke County with this
event, Hollins University is requesting a waiver of the County noise ordinance for one
hour from 10:00 P.M. till 11:00 P.M., on Saturday, May 5, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Section 13 -23 of the Roanoke County Code establishes certain
standards for the Board of Supervisors to grant waivers from the provision of the
Roanoke County Noise Ordinance to avoid undue hardship upon consideration of
certain factors set forth in sub - section (b) of Section 13 -23 and after making certain
alternative findings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That the provisions of Section 13 -21. Specific acts as noise, sub - section
(5) and Section 13 -20. General prohibition of Article II. Noise be WAIVED for a period of
one (1) hour until 11:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
2. That this Waiver is granted specifically to Hollins University for the event
scheduled at the University on Saturday, May 5, 2012.
On motion of Supervisor Flora to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Church, Elswick, Flora
NAYS: None
IN RE: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Ordinance approving and authorizing Amendment No. 2 to
Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee Agreement
among the County of Roanoke, the City of Roanoke and the Town
of Vinton (Paul M. Mahoney, County Attorney)
Also in attendance was Elaine Bays- Murphy, Director of Cable Access.
Mr. Mahoney outlined the ordinance and explained there was one change requested by
the Town of Vinton, which was requested so that if you have a withdrawing party, they
would normally have no say in how the others decide to continue operations. The
thought is if you decide to withdraw, there is a period of time, up to one year, that
routine, status matters that would still be voted on by the withdrawing party, however,
that withdrawing party would not be allowed to vote on matters that directly pertain to
the withdrawal process or how the non - withdrawing parties would be able to structure
their operating in the future.
Supervisor Altizer advised under the original agreement, if a locality pulled
out, then RVTV3 would be disbanded, which is why the agreement is being revised.
There was no further discussion.
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ORDINANCE 031312 -3 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
EXECUTION OF AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE ROANOKE
VALLEY REGIONAL CABLE TELEVISION COMMITTEE
AGREEMENT AMONG THE COUNTY OF ROANOKE, THE CITY
OF ROANOKE AND THE TOWN OF VINTON
WHEREAS, the County of Roanoke, the City of Roanoke and the Town of Vinton
previously entered into a Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee
(RVRCTV) Agreement dated June 9, 1992, that authorized the Committee to provide for
the development, administration and operation of cable television governmental,
educational and institutional facilities and programming on behalf of the three
participating jurisdictions; and
WHEREAS, the three named jurisdictions have enacted Cable Television
Franchise Ordinances effective October 31, 2003, and entered into Cable Television
Franchise Agreements, pursuant to those ordinances, with CoxCom, Inc., d /b /a Cox
Communications Roanoke, effective November 1, 2003; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 030904 -3, the County, acting in concert with the
City and the Town, adopted Amendment No. 1, dated March 10, 2004, to the RVRCTV
Agreement in order to continue the Agreement and the operation of the Committee
during the term of the New Franchise Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee has
adopted a resolution requesting that the RVRCTV Agreement be modified to provide
more specific notice requirements and other conditions for the withdrawal and /or
termination of the Agreement and other modifications to the current Agreement, as
amended; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on February 28, 2012;
and the second reading was held on March 13, 2012.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows
1. That the substance of the terms of Amendment No. 2 to the
Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television Committee Agreement attached to the
Board Report for this ordinance is hereby approved and adopted.
2. The Roanoke County Administrator and the Clerk to the Board of
Supervisors are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the County, to execute and
attest, respectively, Amendment No. 2 to the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television
Committee Agreement in a form substantially similar to the one attached to the above
mentioned Board Report and as shall be approved by the County Attorney.
3. The County Administrator is further authorized to take such further
action and execute such additional documents as may be necessary to implement and
administer such Amendment No. 2 to the Roanoke Valley Regional Cable Television
Committee Agreement and the underlying Agreement itself.
4. That this ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of its
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adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Altizer to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Church, Elswick, Flora
NAYS: None
2. Ordinance approving a lease with StellarOne Bank for
approximately 5190 square feet of space in the Social Services
Building at 220 East Main Street, Salem, Virginia (Daniel R.
O'Donnell, Assistant County Administrator)
Mr. O'Donnell outlined the ordinance and advised there is a minor change
in that the first year will only be 11 months in order to keep the February end date
month. There were no other changes from the first reading. There was no discussion.
ORDINANCE 031312 -4 AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING OF
LEASE WITH STELLARONE BANK FOR 5190 SQUARE FEET
OF SPACE IN THE SOCIAL SERVICES BUILDING AT 220 EAST
MAIN STREET, SALEM, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, is the owner
of several parcels of land, containing 0.68 acre, located at 220 East Main Street in the
City of Salem, Virginia, and designated on the Salem Land Records as Tax Map #106-
13 -6, #106 -13 -2, and #106 -13 -1, and formerly referred to as the Salem Bank and Trust
Building; and
WHEREAS, said property was purchased on May 15, 2001, subject to leases
with the County of Roanoke to provide office space for the Department of Social
Services (DSS) and Blue Ridge Behavioral Health Care on the third, fourth and fifth
floors of the building, and subject to a number of commercial leases for the first and
second floors of the building and the rooftop for antenna space; and
WHEREAS, the County leased the property to the Roanoke County Industrial
Development Authority, now Roanoke County Economic Development Authority (EDA),
for the issuance of bonds to finance the purchase, and the property was leased back to
the County for operation of the premises and generation of the revenue, through the
existing leases, for payment of the debt service on the bonds; and
WHEREAS the first floor space in the Social Services Building was originally
leased to Salem Bank and Trust, N.A., for an initial term of ten (10) years by lease
dated March 12, 1997, and subsequently extended for an additional five (5) year lease
term, which term expired on February 29, 2012; and
WHEREAS, StellarOne Bank, the successor in interest to Salem Bank and Trust,
N.A. and First National Bank, has agreed to lease these premises for a one (1) year
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term with the right to renew for up to four (4) additional one (1) year terms and with such
other lease terms as are acceptable to Roanoke County; and
WHEREAS, Section 18.04 of the Roanoke County Charter directs that the
acquisition or conveyance of an interest in real estate, including leases, shall be
accomplished by ordinance; the first reading of this ordinance was held on February 28,
2012; and the second reading was held on March 13, 2012.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia, as follows:
1. That lease of approximately 5190 square feet of retail space on the First
Floor, at the Department of Social Services Building, formerly Salem Bank and Trust
Building, located at 220 East Main Street, Salem, Virginia, to StellarOne Bank for an
initial lease term of eleven (11) months from April 1, 2012 until February 28, 2013, at an
initial, annual rental of $99,855.60, payable monthly in the amount of $8,321.30, for
retail banking space, with an option to renew for four (4) additional one (1) year terms
with an annual rental increase of three point five percent (3.5 %), is hereby authorized
and approved.
2. That the County Administrator or an Assistant County Administrator is
hereby authorized to execute a lease agreement on behalf of the Board of Supervisors
of Roanoke County and to execute such other documents and take such further actions
as are necessary to accomplish this transaction, all of which shall be upon form and
subject to the conditions approved by the County Attorney.
3. That the funds generated by this lease shall be placed in the Salem Bank
and Trust Building revenue account.
4. That this ordinance shall be effective on and from the date of its adoption.
On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Church, Elswick, Flora
NAYS: None
3. The petition of Robert W. Blank and Anna R. Ferro to rezone
approximately 12.723 acres from R -1, Low Density Residential,
District to AR, Agricultural /Residential, District, located near the
7500 Block of Mount Chestnut Road, Windsor Hills Magisterial
District (Philip Thompson, Deputy Director of Planning)
Mr. Thompson explained the petition and the addition of the three proffers.
This item was continued from the February 28, 2012 meeting. Two public hearings had
been held and no citizens spoke. He noted the Planning Commission had approved the
petition.
Supervisor Elswick advised Mr. Blank has been very cooperative in
making sure that anything he does on this property does not have a negative impact on
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his neighbors. He asked in zoned agricultural, is a permit required for such a structure?
Mr. Thompson advised in the affirmative if is over 250 square feet, a building permit is
required. Supervisor Elswick asked if that has changed because when he has built
such structures on his property, twelve years ago he was told a permit was not required.
Mr. Thompson advised it is his understanding that 250 feet is the threshold and
anything less than that does not require a permit. There was no additional discussion.
ORDINANCE 031312 -5 REZONING 12.723 ACRES FROM LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R -1) TO
AGRICULTURAL /RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (AR) LOCATED
NEAR THE 7500 BLOCK OF MOUNT CHESTNUT ROAD,
WINDSOR HILLS MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT (TAX MAP NO.
85.04- 01 -11), UPON THE APPLICATION OF ROBERT W. BLANK
AND ANNA R. FERRO
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on February 14, 2012,
and the second reading and public hearing were held February 28, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Roanoke County Planning Commission held a public hearing on
this matter on February 7, 2012; and
WHEREAS, legal notice and advertisement has been provided as required by
law.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the zoning classification of a certain tract of real estate containing
approximately 12.723 acres, as described herein, and located near the 7500 block of
Mount Chestnut Road (Tax Map No. 85.04 -1 -11) in the Windsor Hills Magisterial
District, is hereby changed from the zoning classification of Low Density Residential
District (R -1) to Agricultural /Residential District (AR).
2. That this action is taken upon the application of Robert W. Blank and Anna
R. Ferro.
3. That the owner of the property has voluntarily proffered in writing the
following conditions, which the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia,
hereby accepts:
(1) No pigs shall be kept on the property.
(2) No more than two (2) farm animals shall be kept on the property.
(3) All animal waste shall be managed in a proper manner so as to not
create a nuisance or health hazard to adjoining or nearby property
owners.
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4. That said real estate is more fully described as follows: Being 12.723
acres of real estate located near the 7500 block of Mount Chestnut Road and further
described as Tax Map No. 85.04- 01 -11.
5. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days after its
final passage. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be, and the same hereby are, repealed. The Zoning Administrator is directed
to amend the zoning district map to reflect the change in zoning classification authorized
by this ordinance.
On motion of Supervisor Elswick to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Church, Elswick, Flora
NAYS: None
IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA
Supervisor Church requested that the request to accept and appropriate
funds in the amount of $130,000 to the Fire and Rescue Department for grant #WV-
006/12-11 from the Virginia Department of Health be pulled and acted upon separately.
There were no objections.
RESOLUTION 031312 -6 APPROVING AND CONCURRING IN
CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED AS
ITEM H- CONSENT AGENDA
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for March 13,
2012, designated as Item H - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and
concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1
through 3 inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes — February 1, 2012
2. Re quest to accept and appropriate funds in the amount of $130 to +ho
Ciro and ReSGUDpgo�rtment for grant -ffVW LC06/1211 from the Virginia
Department of Health
3. Request to accept and appropriate funds in the amount of $8,000 from the
Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services fifty percent (50 %) matching
grant (WV- C06/12 -11) for the purchase of ALS Laerdal Suction Units
On motion of Supervisor Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
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AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Church, Elswick, Flora
NAYS: None
A- 031312 -6.a
IN RE: Request to accept and appropriate funds in the amount of $130,000
to the Fire and Rescue Department for grant #WV- C06/12 -11 from the
Virginia Department of Health
A- 031312 -7
Supervisor Church inquired of Chief Burch as a recordkeeping question,
the vehicle coming to the County with the grant will go to Cave Spring. Will you have
another vehicle, will it trickle down, will you have a replacement and if so, what stations.
Chief Burch responded he did not know the schedule from memory. There is a
schedule where vehicles are moved from the busiest station to the slower stations to
extend the life of the vehicle and then usually to a reserve status and ultimately out of
the system. Supervisor Church asked Chief Burch to check into and advise the Board.
Chairman Flora moved to approve the staff recommendation to appropriate the funds
from the Virginia Department of Health. The motion carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Church, Elswick, Flora
NAYS: None
IN RE: CITIZENS' COMMENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
The following citizens spoke:
David Gresham of Hardy, Virginia stated he was in attendance to talk
about corporate personhood, which is really a misnomer. It is more about campaign
finance reform and asked the Board for a favor at the end of his comments. Right now
the average top executives for big companies, Fortune 500 companies are making over
three hundred (300) times what their lower level employees are making. That is real
dollars; this is adjusted for inflation, while the rest have lost about ten to fifteen percent
(10 to 15 %.) Think about that, over three hundred percent (300 %) more. General
Electric last year made $14 billion and paid zero in taxes. If you were to print out their
tax return, it is 57,000 pages and the last two years they have laid off twenty -five
percent (25 %) of their work force in the United States and doubled their overseas
workforce and they call themselves "job creator." The head of their company is
Obama's job advisor. Now, there is a thing called "pacs ", political action committees.
The cap used to be $1,500 and now it is $5,000. But that was not enough, they have a
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thing now called the "super pac" and what that is an independent, expenditures only
committee, which is such a mouthful they call them "super pacs ". The difference
between that and a regular "pac" is if he was a candidate and had a "pac" he could tell
people how to spend the money, but with the "super pac" he cannot. It has to be totally
independent, he cannot tell them what to do, but in exchange for that he can collect
unlimited money and that is what is going on now. It is not really independent because
the "super pacs" are staffed by ex- campaign managers and ex- staffers so they know
exactly how the money is being spent. There are people giving literally millions of
dollars to candidates, which means one person can determine an election or a key
group of people can. He stated he is in favor of capitalism, but this is wrong. This was
never meant to be. There is a group called "Move to Amend," and this is the favor that
he is talking about. He has provided a one -page handout ( www.movetoamend.org ) and
he would like the Board to research in their own time privately and see if they would like
to join the many localities in the past six (6) months or so that have signed on to this. It
is a form of a petition, locally you would sign a petition, but on a national level they are
trying to get localities to sign. This is just a protest this sort of egregious campaign
financing that they call corporate personhood. Portland, Oregon, Portland, Maine, Los
Angeles, New York City, the entire State of Montana, a dozen cities in Vermont have all
signed. He asked the Board to consider issuing a non - binding resolution, after
researching and consider joining these other locals that have just said, "Enough is
enough." It is just a symbol that is all it is. He is asking the Board to issue a non-
binding resolution as a symbol to try and stop this nonsense of multimillionaires making
the rest of us have zero opinion. His opinion is worthless is what it is when you have
this kind of campaign donations. It is worthless for all of us and that is not the way it is
supposed to be.
Noah Tickle of 1603 Frost Lane — Roanoke, Virginia stated Agenda 21
and subordinate International Council of Local Environmental Initiatives, "ICLEI" is a
blueprint to completely change our society to a top -down planned central economy in a
strange mixture of Socialism, fascism and corporatism. This is a political movement led
by those who seek to control the world economy, dictate development and redistribute
the world's wealth. They use the philosophical base of Karl Marx, the tactics of Adolph
Hitler, and the rhetoric of the Sierra Club. The next order of business for the globalist is
to convince the general public that the fate of the world is at stake, that we have to do
something right now and that something would require us to not only give up our
standard of living but will have us give up our basic liberty. But what could they come up
with to achieve all this? This is a big order even for the Maurice Strong's, Al Gore's and
George Soros' of the world. In the past, we were hit with everything from a new ice age
to global food shortages and starvation. But those dire threats didn't pan out; not
enough people were willing to swallow that "Kool Aid" yet. But all those New Age
forecasters were not ready to give up on scaring the bejesus out of us. How else would
they achieve their ends? Heidi and Alvin Tomer, John Naisbitt, Amatei Etzioni, with the
Club of Rome and the Rand Corporation among others, have been looking for that
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exact universal scare to make us beg them to take control of the world; to have people
crying, "just protect us." And what did they come up with? A biggie; environmental
Armageddon. Stop everything you are doing and the world might be able to correct
itself; go on using natural resources and we doom not only ourselves but the entire rest
of the world. What could be better? Put on your hair shirt, get rid of your middle class
home and become one with the earth, i.e., throw out God and turn to Gaia worship and
then maybe, just maybe, the globalists can steer us into a safe harbor of post- carbon
existence. (Note that we will be living in a post- carbon world, but the globalists will still
be using carbon because they have to live comfortably so they can better rule over us.
like other extremists i.e. communists and animal rightists, as soon as they get the world
in control "set up utopias" "free the animals" they will then join us in the post- carbon
nightmare, in their dreams. Instead, let's get back to Local Governance and The
American Dream.
Lynda LaPrade of 5509 Will Carter Lane in Roanoke, Virginia stated One
of the Board members stated: "I am not convinced that ICLEI is the three headed
monster that it has been represented to be." Have you examined for yourself what their
stated goals are or what implementation of them could mean or have you taken the
easy way out and accepted their propaganda because it "sounds green" and might land
you a grant or two? Of course these grants are only to fulfill their goals so what good
are they to Roanoke County except to more deeply entwine them with this organization?
Each week more cities, counties, and states are opting out of ICLEI and Agenda 21
policies. Listen carefully to their leaders. In Carroll County, MD Commissioner Richard
Rothschild stated: "It merges environmentalism and socialism to expand government
into too many aspects of our lives." Commissioner Robin Frazier agrees, " ICLEI's pro
Agenda -21 movement advocates socialist policies that choke us to death with
regulations; destroy our job -base; sap individual creativity; and steal our ever
diminishing freedoms." Board President Doug Howard concluded: "I support measures
to protect our - environment, but I believe the ICLEI's vision is incompatible with the
rights and freedoms of our citizens." College Station, TX City Councilman Jess Fields
proposes: "It is an insidious, extreme institution that does not represent our citizens, and
for our taxpayers to continue to fund it would be ridiculous." After careful examination of
ICLEI documents, he revealed, <'that the goals go far beyond simply protecting the
environment." The state of Florida has forbidden any association with ICLEI and with
Agenda 21 driven goals because of the devastating economic effects of implementation
on the housing market. The state of Tennessee has bills in both the house and senate
that say, in part: Since the United Nations has enlisted the support of numerous
independent, shadow organizations to surreptitiously implement "Agenda 21" around
the world, the state of Tennessee and all political subdivisions are prohibited from
implementing programs of, expending any sum of money for, being a member of,
receiving funding from, contracting services from ICLEI or any of it related or affiliated
NGOs. The Republican Party and Democrats against Agenda 21 are both advocating
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withdrawing membership. Look at their reasons. We have heard the Board say "I also
have the confidence in myself that I know the difference between when somebody's
trying to brainwash me or tell me what to do..." As these other government leaders have
said, they are telling you what to do. They took the time to look, not on the surface, but
deeper. It is time for you to admit that joining ICLEI was not properly vetted and time for
you to reconsider your decision.
IN RE: REPORTS
Supervisor Altizer moved to receive and file the following reports. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Church, Elswick, Flora
NAYS: None
1. General Fund Unappropriated Balance
2. Capital Reserves
3. Reserve for Board Contingency
IN RE: CLOSED MEETING
At 5:32 p.m., Chairman Flora moved to go into closed meeting following
the work sessions pursuant to the Code of Virginia Section 2.2- 3711.A.1 Personnel,
namely discussion concerning appointments to the Economic Development Authority;
League of Older Americans; Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and Section
2.2.3711.A.29 Discussion of the award of a public contract involving the expenditure of
public funds and discussion of the terms or scope of such contract, under the Public -
Private Educational Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002, where discussion in open
session would adversely affect the bargaining position or negotiating strategy of the
County. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Church, Elswick, Flora
NAYS: None
The closed meeting was held from 5:26 p.m. until 6:26 p.m.
At 3:53 p.m. Chairman Flora recessed to the 4 floor for work session and
closed meeting.
IN RE: WORK SESSIONS
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1. Work session to discuss fiscal year 2012 -2013 budget
development (B. Clayton Goodman III, County Administrator; W.
Brent Robertson, Director of Management and Budget)
a. Revenue projections
b. Update on department budget development - service delivery
impacts
c. Procedures for determining Roanoke County's contributions
to outside agencies
d. Review of Roanoke County debt (Rebecca Owens, Director of
Finance; Laurie Gearheart, Assistant Director of Finance)
This work session was held from 4:09 p.m. until 5:20 p.m.
Mr. Goodman advised that whatever numbers were provided today would
definitely change. He asked to go out of order and add an additional discussion on the
General Assembly changes made on March 10, 2012, with regard to the Virginia
Retirement System (VRS).
Ms. Hyatt provided a worksheet on the VRS changes, a copy of which is
on file in the office to the Clerk to the Board. On March 10, 2012, the House and
Senate enacted legislation that required local government employees to pay the five
percent (5 %) VRS member contribution beginning July 1, 2012. Local employers must
provide a five percent (5 %) salary increase to offset the annual contributions.
Chairman Flora inquired with regard to the five percent (5 %), is it a five
percent (5 %) pay increase that is required or is the locality required to cover all of the
expenses. Ms. Hyatt responded she thinks it is a 5 %. Chairman Flora stated so the
employee contributed five percent (5 %), but the County gives a five percent (5 %)
increase. So, the County is paying the five percent (5 %) pay increase, plus our share of
social security, which means it, will cost Roanoke County more. The employee is
getting a five percent (5 %) increase, which they have to pay federal and state taxes,
their share of social security and Medicare and Medicaid, so they lose money.
Supervisor Altizer asked if it would cost Roanoke County $400,000 with
Ms. Hyatt indicating the $400,000 is the five percent (5 %) salary increase number
without picking up the FICA. Ms. Hyatt indicated this is only on the Plan 1 employees
so will be the minimum number as they work out the options. Supervisor Altizer advised
he agrees with Chairman Flora and would like to know why they care who pays it. Ms.
Hyatt advised they would continue to work on and bring back to the Board with options
and will continue to work with the schools as well.
Supervisor Altizer asked and sought Board consensus to ask the
legislators to discuss with the Board at a work session and face to face. Supervisor
Elswick advised he thought it was a good idea. Supervisor Church stated he did not
think it would matter as they will tell us the same story of being under proportioned, etc.
but does not have a problem bringing them in.
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Mr. Goodman recommended sending a letter stating the Board supports
the VRS amendments that allow the localities to have the same rate of return and
amortization as the State, House Bill 1301, which could potentially save $2.5 million.
Supervisor Altizer advised if they do not understand what is in the bill, maybe the Board
can educate them. It was the consensus of the Board to invite the local legislators to a
work session.
Next, Mr. Robertson provided a PowerPoint presentation on revenue
projections, a copy is on file in the office to the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors. He
explained the County's various departments had been asked to reduce their budgets by
a total of $1.4 million. These cuts were reviewed with the Board who requested time to
review.
Supervisor Elswick advised he had requested a work session on funding
outside agencies. He explained he is not familiar with a lot of the agencies. There
seems to be several doing the same thing and would like to combine agencies. He
indicated he would like to see criteria on how contributions are currently decided. For
example, administrative expense should not exceed what the United Way has or cannot
exceed twenty percent (20 %) in administrative costs. He added he would also like for
County staff to go through the numbers prior to the BOS as they are probably more
familiar with what the agencies do and thought it would be beneficial instead of the
Board holding two board meetings, let County staff decide after the Board establishes
the criteria.
Chairman Flora stated the methodology would work on the Human
Services side, but the cultural agencies are all administrative. He advised he did not
have a problem streamlining the process, but stated he thinks there needs to be some
involvement with the Board in determining what the final numbers are. He added he
likes the method being used now as it keeps the process honest. Supervisor Elswick
stated he would like the Board to think about for application next year and will come up
with some ideas for staff. Supervisor Church stated the Board would need to stop and
think before making a wholesale change. The Budget Department currently keeps
detailed information that each Board member has access. He stated he feels the
agencies like to come before the Board. Chairman Flora stated input from the agencies
should be sought.
Supervisor Altizer remarked it never hurts to look at something, but he is
not ready for the Board giving up the allocation. It was the consensus of the Board for
Mr. Goodman to work with Supervisor Elswick and staff in the fall and come back to the
Board in September with their suggestions.
Due to time constraints, the debt work session was postponed until the
next meeting.
IN RE: CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
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At 7:00 p.m., Chairman Flora moved to return to open session and adopt
the certification resolution.
RESOLUTION 031312 -8 CERTIFYING THE CLOSED MEETING
WAS HELD IN CONFORMITY WITH THE CODE OF VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia has convened
a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in
accordance with the provisions of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.2 -3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by
the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, that such closed meeting was
conducted in conformity with Virginia law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's
knowledge:
1. Only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting
requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting which this
certification resolution applies; and
2. Only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening
the closed meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia.
On motion of Supervisor Flora to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors Moore, Altizer, Church, Elswick, Flora
NAYS: None
IN RE: FUNDING REQUESTS FOR FISCAL 2012 -2013 BUDGET
1. Cultural, Tourism and Other Agencies
Chairman Flora advised that this time had been set aside for cultural,
tourism and other agencies to submit funding requests to the board for the fiscal year
2012 -2013 budget. The agencies were called to speak in alphabetical order from A to
Z.
Representatives from twenty -two (22) agencies addressed the Board to
request funding. A list of representatives is on file in the Clerk to the Board of
Supervisors office.
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Moore congratulated Carillion Clinic on their ribbon cutting
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today on the opening of their new Urgent Care Clinic on Route 419 and Starkey Road.
Supervisor Church noted it was a really good year in the Roanoke Valley,
all around the area for high school sports. He congratulated the Glenvar football team
who reached the playoffs, the boys and girls basketball team both made it to the State
tournament; girls came up a little short but knocked off the number one seeded team to
get there, Floyd County. He also congratulated Joe Hafey, his school administration, all
the coaching staff and everyone connected in the Glenvar area; really proud and keep
up the good work.
Chairman Flora noted the Cave Spring girls went to Richmond, they did
not win the championship, but they made it to Richmond and that says a lot for their
program.
IN RE: ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Flora adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m. to a special meeting to
be held on March 20, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
Iai r,
Deborah C. Jacl Richard C. Flora
Clerk to the BoaVd Chairman