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Roanoke County Administration Center
5204 Bernard Drive
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
April 13, 2004
The Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia met this day atthe
Roanoke County Administration Center, this being the second Tuesday and the first
regularly scheduled meeting of the month of April, 2004.
IN RE: CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Flora called the meeting to order at 3:02 p.m. The roll call was
taken.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Chairman Richard C. Flora, Vice-Chairman Michael W.
Altizer, Supervisors Joseph B. “Butch” Church, Joseph
McNamara
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Supervisor Michael A. Wray
STAFF PRESENT:
Elmer C. Hodge, County Administrator; Joseph B.
Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney; John M.
Chambliss, Assistant County Administrator; Dan O’Donnell,
Assistant County Administrator; Diane S. Childers, Clerk to
the Board; Teresa Hamilton Hall, Public Information Officer
IN RE: OPENING CEREMONIES
The invocation was given by Reverend Keith Beasley, Good Shepherd
Lutheran Church. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all present.
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IN RE: NEW BUSINESS
1. Request to approve fiscal year 2004-2005 Roanoke Valley
Television (RVTV) budget. (Elaine Simpson, Cable Access
Director)
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Ms. Simpson reported that Roanoke County, the City of Roanoke, and the
Town of Vinton jointly operate Roanoke Valley Television (RVTV) Channel 3. The initial
equipment and facilities for the television studio were funded through a capital grant
from Cox Communications in the amount of $480,000. She advised that the studio is
located at the Jefferson Center and currently employs five full-time staff members. The
staff produces videos and shows for the local governments and school systems, which
are cablecast along with government meetings on Cox Communications Channel 3 and
Adelphia Communications Channel 3 in the West County area.
Ms. Simpson stated that RVTV is governed by the Roanoke Valley
Regional Cable Television Committee, which includes representatives from the City, the
County, and the Town. The operational budget for RVTV is provided by the three
governments, based on the proportion of Cox customers located in each jurisdiction.
The governing bodies have informally agreed to provide up to 20% of the franchise fee
paid by Cox Communications to fund the operations of the facility. Roanoke County’s
share of the cable budget is 40%. Cable television staff is carried on the County’s
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payroll and benefit system and will receive the same salary increase as County
employees.
Ms. Simpson advised that during 2003-2004, RVTV produced 52 videos
and television shows for the Countyand covered 23 live Board meetings.Examples of
RVTV productions include the following: Focus on Crime Prevention, Bulk & Brush
Pickup and Roanoke County Schools Education Foundation. RVTV monthly television
shows include Roanoke County Today, which highlights local government issues and
events,and Accent Excellence, for the Roanoke County School System. During the
past year, video production has increased by 16%. The approximate rate for video
production in the private sector is $1,000 per finished minute. RVTV produced a total of
108 video productionslast year for the three localities and their school systems.
The total RVTV budget request is $293,865,of which Roanoke County’s
share is 40%or $117,546.Ms. Simpson indicated that this is a 7% or $8,100 increase
from last year’s budget. The majority of the increase occurred in the retirement-Virginia
Retirement System (VRS) line item which increased from 7.5% to 13.5%. The total
franchise fee paid by Cox Communications to Roanoke County last year was $727,200.
In response to an inquiry from Supervisor Church, Ms. Simpson advised
that RVTV reaches approximately 58,000 households; however, these customers must
be receiving either Cox Cable or Adelphia services. In addition, Roanoke County Today
and Inside Roanoke segments are broadcast on WBRA. Ms. Simpson also recognized
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the following members of the RVTV staff: George Warner, Lacy Stinnett, Todd
Richardson, and Preston Seaman.
Supervisor McNamara noted that RVTV salaries were budgeted at 2.5%
and he advised that Roanoke County has not yet adopted their fiscal year 2004-2005
budget. He questioned if the salaries would be adjusted accordingly once the County’s
budget is adopted. Ms. Simpson stated that RVTV salaries and health insurance will be
adjusted to match those offered by Roanoke County.
Supervisor Church moved to approve the staff recommendation, adopt the
fiscal year (FY) 2004-2005 RVTV operating budget. The motion carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Wray
2. Request to approve Roanoke Regional Airport Commission
budget for fiscal year 2004-2005. (Diane Hyatt, Chief Financial
Officer; Jacqueline Shuck, Executive Director, Roanoke Regional
Airport
)
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Ms. Hyatt advised that the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission is
required to submit their budget to the Board of Supervisors and Roanoke City Council
for approval before it can be formally adopted by the Commission. The budget reflects
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revenues of $6,650,953 and expenditures of $6,595,714. In addition, it contains a
capital expenditure budget of $3,200,000. Ms. Hyatt reported that no County funds are
required to fund the budget. Roanoke County initially made ten years of payments to
the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission and this was completed on June 30, 1996.
Since that time, the Airport Commission has been self-sufficient and has not required
any additional County funding.
Ms. Shuck stated that it was considered paramount to keep airline rates
and charges flat for the upcoming fiscal year, and this was reflected in the form of a
$200,000 subsidy ($100,000 for landing fees and $100,000 for terminal rates). She
advised that the airline industry has been heavily impacted after September 11, 2001;
however, the Roanoke Regional Airport began seeing positive financial numbers in
October 2003. Despite positive growth, the airlines are still experiencing financial
difficulties and this was the reason for holding rates and charges as close to those in
2003 as possible. In addition, holding the rates steady is an attempt to remain attractive
to potential new carriers in the future.
Supervisor McNamara asked for background information concerning the
one new part-time and three full-time positions included in the budget. Ms. Shuck
advised that three new full-time positions are for the following: (1) security officer; (2)
operations officer to assist in checking the airfield, perimeters, and runways; and (3)
marketing and business development position to handle air service, revenue, and
business development. This position was originally funded in 2002 but was
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subsequently removed following the events of September 11, 2001. The part-time
position is a secretary/receptionist.
Supervisor Flora noted that the goal of attracting a low fare air carrier to
the Roanoke Valley is critical in supporting future economic development efforts. He
recommended that the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission keep this initiative as a
top priority.
Supervisor McNamara moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Wray
RESOLUTION 041304-2 APPROVING THE ROANOKE VALLEY
RESOURCE AUTHORITY BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,
2005
WHEREAS, Section 5.9 of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority Members Use
Agreement provides that the Authority shall prepare and submit its operating budget for
the forthcoming fiscal year to the Board of Supervisors of the County, the City Council of
the City of Roanoke, and the Town Council of the Town of Vinton; and
WHEREAS, by report dated March 31, 2003, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the Clerk of the Board, the Chairman of the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority
has submitted a request that the County approve the budget of the Roanoke Valley
Resource Authority for the year ending June 30, 2005.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia that the budget for the year ending June 30, 2005 for the Roanoke
Valley Resource Authority as set forth in the March 24, 2004, report of the Authority
Chairman, a copy of which is incorporated by reference herein, is hereby APPROVED,
and the County Administrator and the Clerk are authorized to execute and attest,
respectively, on behalf of the County, any documentation, in form approved by the
County Attorney, necessary to evidence said approval.
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On motion of Supervisor McNamara to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Wray
3. Request to approve Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA)
budget for fiscal year 2004-2005. (Diane Hyatt, Chief Financial
Officer; John Hubbard, Chief Executive Officer, RVRA)
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Ms. Hyatt stated that the Roanoke Valley Resource Authority (RVRA) has
adopted their operating budget for the year ended June 30, 2005, and it now must be
approved by the County of Roanoke, City of Roanoke, and the Town of Vinton. The
budget totals $8,628,515 and represents an increase of 6.4%. The tipping fee for the
charter members will remain at $45 per ton; however, the tonnage for the County has
increased which results in an increase of $65,000 in solid waste collections. The fiscal
impact to the County is as follows: (1) $65,000 increase for tonnage; (2) the County will
continue to receive a municipality fee of $300,000 annually from the RVRA; and (3) the
County will receive payment from the RVRA of $45,000 for the provision of accounting
services.
Mr. Hubbard reported that the RVRA is anticipating an 8% increase in
revenues from tipping fees for the next fiscal year. Overall, a 6.4% increase in
revenues and expenses is budgeted. The $45 tipping fee has remained the same for
two years, and every effort will be made to keep the rates stable. Mr. Hubbard advised
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that the capital improvement expansion at Smith Gap Landfill will be funded through
RVRA reserve funds.
Supervisor Altizer stated that disposal fees were $6.7 million in fiscal
years 2001 through 2004; however, this has increased approximately $500,000 in fiscal
year 2004-2005. He questioned what attributed to this change. Mr. Hubbard
responded that the increase is based on actual figures for the six months of the current
fiscal year, which are approximately 14% higher than anticipated, as well as future
projections. In response to a further inquiry from Supervisor Altizer, Mr. Hubbard
advised that the majority of the increase is in the municipal sector and is likely attributed
to growth in residential areas, notably in Roanoke County.
Supervisor Church requested that Mr. Hubbard provide an update
regarding the pending capital improvements projects.
Supervisor Altizer moved to adopt the resolution. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Wray
RESOLUTION 041304-3 APPROVING THE ROANOKE REGIONAL
AIRPORT COMMISSION BUDGET FOR FY 2004-2005, UPON
CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, Section 24.B of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission Act and
Section 17.(a) of the contract between the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, and the
Roanoke Regional Airport Commission provide that the Commission shall prepare and
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submit its operating budget for the forthcoming fiscal year to the Board of Supervisors of
the County and City Council of the City; and
WHEREAS, by report dated March 11, 2004, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the Clerk to the Board, the Executive Director of the Roanoke Regional Airport
Commission has submitted a request that the County approve the FY 2004-2005
budget of the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke
County, Virginia that the FY 2004-2005 budget and proposed capital expenditures for
the Roanoke Regional Airport Commission as set forth in the March 11, 2004, report of
the Commission Executive Director, a copy of which is incorporated by reference
herein, is hereby APPROVED, and the County Administrator and the Clerk are
authorized to execute and attest, respectively, on behalf of the County, any
documentation, in form approved by the County Attorney, necessary to evidence said
approval.
On motion of Supervisor Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Wray
IN RE: REQUEST FOR PUBLIC HEARINGS AND FIRST READING OF
REZONING ORDINANCES - CONSENT AGENDA
Supervisor Flora moved to approve the first readings and set the second
readings and public hearings for May 25, 2004. The motion carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Wray
1. First reading of an ordinance to rezone 4.83 acres from I1C
Industrial District with conditions to R1 Low Density Residential
District for a development of single family housing located at
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Tract B1-A-2 of Mason Subdivision, Hollins Magisterial District,
upon the petition of Balzer & Associates, Inc.
2. First reading of an ordinance to rezone .800 acres from R1 SUP
Low Density Residential District with Special Use Permit to C1
Office District in order to construct a public safety building,
parking and access road located at 5929 Cove Road, Catawba
Magisterial District, upon the petition of the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors.
IN RE: FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES
1. First reading of an ordinance to amend Ordinance 012704-5 which
amended Section 2-7. “Reimbursement of Expenses Incurred for
Emergency Response” of the Roanoke County Code. (Paul
Mahoney, County Attorney)
Joe Obenshain, Senior Assistant County Attorney, advised that the
proposed amendments are technical in nature and are intended to clarify references to
the State Code sections.
There was no discussion on this item.
Supervisor Church moved to approve the first reading and set the second
reading for April 27, 2004. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
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AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Wray
IN RE: COMMENTS FROM THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Hodge advised that with respect to the RVRA budget, the $300,000
municipality fee is paid to Roanoke County as compensation for serving as the host
locality for the landfill. He also advised that a landfill host community improvement fund
was established for the Catawba District, and the current balance is approximately
$78,000. He indicated that it might be time to meet with the citizens in the Catawba
District to see what improvements might be made using these funds and Supervisor
Church concurred.
IN RE: SECOND READING OF ORDINANCES
1. Second reading of an ordinance amending Section 2-110. Roll
Call. of the Roanoke County Code to provide for the order of
seating and voting for the Board of Supervisors. (Elmer Hodge,
County Administrator)
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Mr. Hodge advised that this ordinance will establish the seating and voting
order for the Board. He noted that at one time, the Board followed Roberts Rules of
Order which states that voting is handled in alphabetical order; at other times, voting
has been handled from left to right. This ordinance will specify the County’s preferred
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method of voting and allow for a change in Roberts Rules of Order. It specifies that
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seating will follow the current positions: 1 Seat – Windsor Hills; 2 Seat – Catawba;
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Center Seat – Chair; 3 Seat – Cave Spring; 4 Seat – Vinton. In addition, it provides
for the outgoing chairman to move to the seat of the incoming chairman and voting to
proceed from the Board’s right to left.
There was no discussion on this item.
Supervisor Church moved to adopt the ordinance. The motion carried by
the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Wray
ORDINANCE 041304-4 AMENDING SECTION 2-110. ROLL CALL. OF
THE ROANOKE COUNTY CODE TO PROVIDE FOR THE ORDER OF
SEATING AND VOTING FOR THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors believes that it is the public interest to
clarify its Rules of Procedure to specify its seating arrangement and order of voting; and
WHEREAS, the first reading of this ordinance was held on March 23, 2004, and
the second reading was held on April 13, 2004.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors as follows:
1. That Section 2-110. Roll Call of the Roanoke County Code be amended
to read and provide as follows:
Section 2-110. Roll Call.
A. Before proceeding with the business of the Board, the Clerk or the Deputy
Clerk shall call the roll of the members, and the names of those present shall be entered
into the minutes.
B. Seating arrangement. From the Board’s right to left, the following seating
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arrangement currently applies: 1 Seat - Windsor Hills, 2 Seat -Catawba, Center Seat
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- Chairman, 3 Seat - Cave Spring, 4 Seat - Vinton. Upon the election of a new
chairman, the out-going chairman shall move to the seat of the incoming chairman.
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C. Order of voting: The Clerk or Deputy Clerk shall call the roll of the members
from the Board’s right to left with the Chairman voting last.
2. That this amendment shall be effective from and after the date of its
adoption approval.
On motion of Supervisor Church to adopt the ordinance, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Wray
IN RE: APPOINTMENTS
1. Building Code Board of Adjustments and Appeals (Fire Code
Board of Appeals)
Supervisor Flora nominated Richard E. Evans and David R. Jones to
serve additional four-year terms which will expire on April 13, 2008 and April 27, 2008,
respectively. He requested that their names be added to the consent agenda for
confirmation at today’s meeting.
IN RE: CONSENT AGENDA
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Supervisor Altizer moved to adopt the consent resolution. The motion
carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Wray
RESOLUTION 041304-5 APPROVING AND CONCURRING
IN CERTAIN ITEMS SET FORTH ON THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS AGENDA FOR THIS DATE DESIGNATED
AS ITEM J - CONSENT AGENDA
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BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Roanoke County, Virginia, as
follows:
1. That the certain section of the agenda of the Board of Supervisors for April 13,
2004, designated as Item J - Consent Agenda be, and hereby is, approved and
concurred in as to each item separately set forth in said section designated Items 1
through 2, inclusive, as follows:
1. Approval of minutes – March 23, 30, and 31, 2004
2. Request to approve resolution of support for a grant application for Read
Mountain
3. Confirmation of committee appointments to the Building Code Board of
Adjustments and Appeals (Fire Code Board of Appeals)
That the Clerk to the Board is hereby authorized and directed where required by
law to set forth upon any of said items the separate vote tabulation for any such item
pursuant to this resolution.
On motion of Supervisor Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Wray
RESOLUTION 041304-5.a OF ROANOKE COUNTY’S SUPPORT FOR
THE APPLICATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE VIRGINIA
OUTDOORS FUND, VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
AND RECREATION
WHEREAS, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) provides
funds to assist local governments of the Commonwealth of Virginia in acquiring and
developing open space and park lands; and
WHEREAS, there are urgent needs within Roanoke County to preserve open
spaces and to protect critical viewsheds from the Blue Ridge Parkway; and
WHEREAS, Virginia’s 2002 Conservation and Comprehensive Outdoor
Recreation Plan states that Read Mountain should be planned and managed to promote
conservation, provide recreation, and protect critical viewsheds and open space
resources; and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 071001-1 adopted on July 10, 2001, the Roanoke
County Board of Supervisors expressed their support for the preservation of Read
Mountain; and
WHEREAS, in order to attain funding assistance from DCR, it is necessary that
Roanoke County support this project; and
WHEREAS, the Read Mountain Alliance has committed to matching the grant
fund amount it is required that Roanoke County guarantee that a proportionate share
($200,000) of the cost is available.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of
Roanoke County, Virginia, is hereby authorized to cause such information or materials
as may be necessary to be provided to the Department of Conservation and Recreation
and to enter into such agreements as may be necessary to permit the formulation,
approval and funding of the Read Mountain Project.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Roanoke County gives its assurance
that the funds needed as the proportionate share of the cost of the approved program
will be provided, up to $200,000.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Roanoke County gives its assurance
that the General Provisions of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act and the
Virginia Outdoors Fund Fiscal Procedures will be complied with in the administration of
this project.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Roanoke County will operate and
maintain the public recreation facility in good condition and will provide permanent
project acknowledgement signs of the participating funding agencies and that this
signage will clearly state that the said facility is a public recreational facility.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Roanoke County shall dedicate the
metes and bounds of the Read Mountain Project property, in perpetuity, for public
outdoors recreational purposes in accordance with the Land and Water Conservation
Fund Act.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Roanoke County gives its assurance
that all other applicable federal and state regulations governing such expenditure of
funds will be complied with in the administration, development and subsequent
operation of the Read Mountain Project.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Conservation and
Recreation is respectfully requested to assist in approval and funding of the Read
Mountain Project in order to enhance the standard of public recreational enjoyment for
all the citizens.
On motion of Supervisor Altizer to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Wray
IN RE: REPORTS
Supervisor Flora moved to receive and file the following reports. The
motion carried by the following recorded vote:
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AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Altizer, Flora
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Wray
1. General Fund Unappropriated Balance
2. Capital Fund Unappropriated Balance
3. Board Contingency Fund
4. Future Capital Projects
5. Report regarding the implementation of dumpster service
IN RE: REPORTS AND INQUIRIES OF BOARD MEMBERS
Supervisor Church: (1) He apologized for his absence at the last Board
meeting. (2) He requested a meeting with Gary Robertson, Arnold Covey, Billy Driver,
and Joe Obenshain to discuss a sewer project in Cherokee Hills.
Supervisor Flora: (1) He advised that there would be three work sessions
held following the afternoon meeting today: presentation of Greenways Commission
budget request for FY04-05; discussion of current debt policy; and discussion of County
contributions to social service, human service, cultural, tourism, and other agencies
requesting funding for FY04-05. (2) He advised that following the work sessions, the
Board would adjourn until Wednesday, April 21 at 5:00 p.m. for a joint meeting with the
Town of Vinton at the Vinton War Memorial.
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IN RE: WORK SESSIONS
1. Work session to discuss fiscal year 2004-2005 budget
development. (Brent Robertson, Budget Director)
(a) Debt policy discussion
The work session was held from 3:50 p.m. until 4:04 p.m. Finance staff
present at the meeting included Diane Hyatt, Chief Financial Officer, and Rebecca
Owens, Director of Finance.
Ms. Hyatt advised that the current debt policy focuses on three ratios.
She stated that staff is currently comparing the County’s policy to those used by other
localities. In addition, they will speak with the rating agencies to determine which
factors they use when determining ratings.
Ms. Hyatt reported that the net bonded debt to assessed value ratio was
1.49% for 2003 and policy states it is not to exceed 3%. Other localities average 3% to
7%, and the Roanoke City ratio is 5%. Roanoke County could issue $84 million in
additional debt in 2004 or $104 million in 2005.
Ms. Hyatt advised that the net bonded debt per capita ratio for 2003 was
$1,040 and this ratio is not to exceed $1,500 per capita. According to this ratio,
Roanoke County could issue $21 million in additional debt in 2004 or $35 million in
2005. She stated that some localities have eliminated this ratio and the rating agencies
are not relying on it as heavily due to the fact that it does not consider the affluence of
the community which influences the ability to repay the debt. Supervisor McNamara
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indicated that he would prefer to retain this ratio unless there is a compelling reason to
eliminate it; however, he would support revising the ratio to make it more consistent with
the current economic situation.
Ms. Hyatt reported that the debt service to general expenditures ratio was
5.24% for 2003 and is not to exceed 10% per the County’s policy. She advised that the
County has a moderate to low level of debt.
Supervisor Flora recommended selecting ratios that are more closely
related to one another, thus keeping the criteria more consistent.
Staff was directed to bring any recommended policy changes back to the
Board for consideration in one month.
(b) Presentation of Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission budget
request
The work session was held from 4:04 p.m. until 4:23 p.m. Greenways
Commission staff present at the meeting included Liz Belcher, Greenways Coordinator;
Lucy Ellett, Chair; Charlie Blankenship, Roanoke County appointee to the Greenways
Commission; and Barry Baird, Finance Chair.
Ms. Belcher advised that the County’s investment in the Greenways from
1995-2004 is $109,500. The four participating localities, which include the County of
Roanoke, City of Roanoke, City of Salem, and Town of Vinton, have invested $299,700.
Grant funds raised for Roanoke County total $324,950. Sources of funding are as
follows: federal (51%), state (8%), local (37%), and private (4%). The funds raised by
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the Commission total $3,604,500 and grants pending for 2004 total $273,000. $7.6
million has been committed to Greenways projects.
Ms. Belcher reported that the fiscal year 2004-2005 budget totals $65,000.
Localities are being requested to provide $45,000, and Roanoke County’s share of this
cost is $17,400, which represents a $6,000 increase.
(c) Discussion of funding requests from human, social service,
cultural, and tourism agencies.
The work session was held from 4:23 p.m. until 5:05 p.m. Mr. Robertson
reviewed the funding requests for the fiscal year 2004-2005 budget and the Board made
.
final funding allocations for each agencyThe final allocations for fiscal year 2004-2005
are shown on the charts below:
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Agency Name – Human and Social Services FY05 Proposed Funding
Adult Care Center of the Roanoke Valley $ 10,000
American Red Cross 1,333
Bethany Hall 667
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Roanoke Valley 3,000
Blue Ridge Behavioral Health Care 118,585
Blue Ridge Independent Living Center 0
Blue Ridge Legal Services, Inc. 0
Bradley Free Clinic 5,000
Brain Injury Services of SWVA 1,000
Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP) 17,500
Children's Advocacy Center of the Roanoke Valley, Inc 3,500
Conflict Resolution Center, Inc. 500
Council of Community Svcs-Info and Referral Center 3,000
Council of Community Svcs-Roanoke Regional Housing Network 0
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) 2,000
Family Service of the Roanoke Valley 4,200
Good Samaritan Hospice, Inc. 1,000
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys 3,667
Habitat for Humanity 2,000
Literacy Volunteers of America-Roanoke Valley 1,000
LOA Area Agency on Aging 13,833
Mental Health Association 700
National Conference for Community and Justice 600
National Multiple Sclerosis Society 500
Presbyterian Community Center 0
Roanoke Area Ministries 1,000
Roanoke Valley Interfaith Hospitality Network 0
Roanoke Valley Speech & Hearing Center 1,000
Saint Francis of Assisi Service Dog Foundation 1,383
Salem/Roanoke County Community Food Pantry - Operating 4,667
Salem/Roanoke County Community Food Pantry - Capital 0
Salvation Army 2,167
Southwestern Virginia Second Harvest Food Bank 4,000
TAP 30,000
TAP-Transitional Living Center 20,000
TRUST 4,833
YWCA of the Roanoke Valley 1,000
TOTAL $ 263,635
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FY05 Proposed
Funding
Agency Name – Cultural, Tourism & Other
Art Museum of Western Virginia $ 667
Arts Council of the Blue Ridge 2,000
Blue Ridge Soil and Water Conservation District 1,167
Center in the Square Operating 37,000
Downtown Music Lab 667
Economic Development Partnership 140,054
Friends of the Lake (SML Water Quality) 0
Harrison Museum of African American Culture 2,083
History Museum & Historical Society of Western Va. 7,500
History Museum & Historical Society of Western Va. - O. Winston Link
Museum 1,000
Jefferson Center Foundation 667
Julian Stanley Wise Museum 12,833
Mill Mountain Theatre 5,000
Mill Mountain Zoo 5,667
New Century Venture Center 500
Opera Roanoke 333
Roanoke Higher Education Center 10,667
Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce 3,333
Roanoke Symphony 6,000
Roanoke Valley Alleghany Regional Commission 46,798
Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau 130,000
Roanoke Valley Greenways Commission 15,000
Roanoke Valley Sister Cities 2,833
Salem/Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce 5,000
Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame 2,000
Science Museum of Western Virginia 16,000
VA Western Community College - Scholarship 7,010
Vinton Chamber of Commerce 1,000
Vinton Dogwood Festival 1,000
Virginia Amateur Sports 41,667
Virginia Museum of Transportation 5,333
Western Virginia Land Trust 1,333
Western Virginia Land Trust / Read Mtn Alliance 0
Williamson Road Area Business Association 1,000
Young Audiences of Virginia, Inc. 667
TOTAL $ 513,779
April 13, 2004
302
IN RE: ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Flora adjourned the meeting at 5:05 p.m.
Submitted by: Approved by:
________________________ ________________________
Diane S. Childers Richard C. Flora
Clerk to the Board Chairman
600
July 13, 2004
INRE:
CERTIFICATION RESOLUTION
At 5:58 p.m., Supervisor Wray moved to return to open session and adopt
the certification resolution. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Supervisors McNamara, Church, Wray, Altizer, Flora
NAYS:
None
RESOLUTION 071304-6 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 members
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 Wray to adopt the resolution, and carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES: Supervisors McNamara, Church, Wray, Altizer, Flora
NAYS: None
INRE:
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Flora adjourned the meeting at 5:59 p.m.
]mitted by:
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Diane S. Childers
Clerk to the Board
Approved by:
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Richard C. Flora
Chairman