HomeMy WebLinkAboutReel 1321 (7/25/1977 - 8/25/80)COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, July 25, 1977.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in
the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, July 25, 1977, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ........ 7.
ABSENT: None O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Byron E. Haner, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Senior Assistant
City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Denver J. Davis,
Pastor, Rosalind Hills Baptist Church.
ACTS OF ACKI~OWLEDGEMENT: The Mayor presented a Key to the City to Mr. J. Felix
Goodrum in recognition of his having climbed Mount McKinley.
SCHOOLS: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the three year terms of
Messrs. Jospeh K. Ingram and Daniel E. Wooldridge as members of the Roanoke City School Board
expired on June 30, 1977, that pursuant to Ordinance No. 23076 adopted by the Council on July
6, 1976, the Council held a public hearing on Wednesday, July 20, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., to interview
all candidates who had filed written applications with the City Clerk; whereupon, the Mayor
called for nominations to fill the two vacancies.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Mr. Joseph K. Ingram.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Mr. Daniel E. Wooldridge.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Dr. W. G. Watson.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Ingram and Mr. Wooldridge were reelected as
members of the Roanoke City School Board for terms of three years each ending June 30, 1980, by
the following vote:
FOR MR. INGRAM: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................... 7.
FOR MR. WOOLDRIDGE: Council members Garland, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................... 4.
FOR DR. WATSON: Council members Bowles, Grove and Hubard ............ 3.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. Talfourd H. Kemper withdrawing his
application from consideration as a member of the School Board since a question has been raised
whether it would be proper under the Virginia Conflict of Interest Law for his firm to continue
its existing representation of the School Board in certain litigation, was before the Council.
(For full text, see co~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
REFUSE COLLECTION: Mr..lames G. Harvey, II, having previously placed a matter on the
agenda requesting time to express an opinion in reference to curbside garbage collection, the
Mayor requested before hearing Mr. Harvey's remarks that Mr. Grove be permitted to make a
motion which may change the timing of curbside refuse collection and may place the situation in a
different light.
Mr. Grove moved that the City Manager be authorized and directed to make the following
changes in refuse collection, (1) discontinue alley collection, where in his judgment, there
is a danger to the safety of the city's personnel and property and that he advise Council of
the details of this forthwith, (2) continue on-site (backyard and other) collection, but that
he recommend to Council as soon as he can reasonably do so, appropriate modifications in .such
on-site collections, (3) recommend to Council appropriate budget changes to accomplish this at
the September 20, 1977 Planning Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman.
Mr. Thomas stated that he understands what Mr. Grove is attempting co agcompli~h by the
motion, but the thing that disturbs him is that on July 11, 1977, Council adopted an Ordinance
on a 5 - 2 vote that was advertised as to which streets shall comply with the Ordinance and~ i~ ' .
will be a misdemeanor if citizens do not comply on August 1st. He said when an Ordinance has
been adopted and is in effect, he does not see that a routine motion telling th~ City Manager
to "wink at the Ordinance" is going to accomplish anything. He stated that Council should
either hold in abeyance enforcement of the Ordinance for the next sixty days or wait until the
new City Manager is in a position to supervise the operation. He said the intent of the
motion is in the right direction but it is not going to solve the problem before Council because
the citizens are in a quandry, they want to comply with the law, but Council has not provided
the means to do so and for that reason the motion should be voted down. He suggested that
Council postpone enforcement of the Ordinance for a period of time until we know (1) whether we
have the garbage bags, (2) whether or not we have a workable budget, and (3) who the new City
Manager will be. He said a better alternative is, to put the $450,000 back into the budget and
forget the whole matter which is what the people want. He said Council would never have gotten
into the situation if it had known about the $1.8 million budget surplus. He noted in view of
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the fact that w~.are in £he process of transition of leadership, that we do not have the garbage
bags, that we do not kno~what we are going to do with the alleys as to maintaining them, and
we do not kno~ which alleys we are going into, that Council should buy so~e trane before it enforces
the Ordinance or put the $450,000 back into the budget, and leave the refuse collection syste~ as
it was.
The following persons appeared before Council and expressed opposition to the cure, de
refuse collection plan:
Hr. Sam Nackley, 1623 Sherwood Avenue, S. W., stated that he has
lived with curbside garbage collection for the past fi~e years at
a residence he owns on Clarke Avenue, S. W. He said curbside
garbage collection is a hazard to the health and welfare of every-
one concerned. He noted that his real estate taxes have increased by
100 per cent and st.ll Council wants to take away the only service
he gets from the Cit3. He suggested if the city needs to save money,
why not discontinue purchasing air conditioned buses. He urged
that Council seriously consider the matter and rescind the Ordi-
nance as written.
Mr. James N. Kincanon, 2530 Richelieu Avenue, S. W., stated that
Council should not have outstanding an Ordinance that directs certain
things to be done and a motion that countermands the Ordinance. He
said the public is entitled to know what ie the law and it seems
that certain actions have been taken without knowing all of the
facts, that certain members of Council want more time to consider
the matter but need a way to do so and he suggested, since the
Ordinance has not taken effect, that action by the Council to reconsider
its action in adopting the Ordinance as an emergency measure, would
be in order.
Mrs. Curtis C. Moore, Jr., 5004 Showalter Road, S. W., said that priorities
must be set to take care of the. people of this city. She said that when a
city cannot provide proper police protection, fire protection and garbage
collection, then something is wrong. She said the streets will
be overrun with garbage and there will definitely be a health hazard.
She urged that all citizens be treated equally.
Mr. David K. Lisk, 909 Carrington Avenue, S. W., said that
before Council supports the Ordinance, it should take heed to
what Vice-Mayor Bowles said that the aim and responsibility of
Council is to represent all of the people of Roanoke, they are
the taxpayers. Me said the feeling is coming across loud and clear
that the taxpayer is ~llling to pay whatever it will cost to
keep backyard refuse collection. He objected to having his
real estate taxes raised and then having the city take away this
valuable service.
Mr. Irvin L. Blount, 806 Mountain Avenue, S. E., representing southeast
residents, advised that deferring the Ordinance until October 1 will
give Council.and the citizens a chance to further consider the matter.
He said there are many elderly citizens in southeast who cannot carry
their garbage to the curbs. He noted that the new City Manager may
have an entirely different outlook on the situation.
Mr. Roger E. Franklin, 733 Murray Avenue, S. E., spoke in reference to
narrow streets, advising of possible damage [o vehicles. He also
called attention to the fact that school will be starting soon and
garbage trucks on the narrow streets will be a safety hazard to the
children.
Mr. O. E. Dudley, Sr., 1313 Church Avenue, S. E., stated that he lives on
a deadend street where garbage trucks cannot get into and he sees no
reason to change the method of refuse collection since it has proved
successful for so many years.
Mr. Richard Hurt, spoke in reference to the deplorable condition
of some of the alleys and called attention to the fact that
there are many elderly citizens in southeast who cannot carry
their garbage to the curbs.
Mr. Andrew Yuhas, 2753 Wilshire Avenue, S. W., stated that
the citizens did not know about the budget surplus until last
week and had they known about it in April, there would have
been a very large turnout for the public hearing which was
held at the Roanoke Civic Center.
Mr. J. W. Porterfield, 2511 Livingston Road, S. W., stated that he
does not think the $450,000 savings estimate is accurate and if
Council postpones enforcement until after the new City Manager is
on board, perhaps more accurate figures can be supplied.
Mr. James Callahan, 1624 Stewart Avenue, S. E., read a communication
from the Board of Directors of the American Association of Retired
Persons, Southeastern Roanoke Chapter #1355, going on record in
opposition to the curbside refuse collection.
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Hr. James G. Harvey,II, 2056 Memorial Avenue, S. W., presented
four reasons why Council should think very seriously about the
matter: (1) there is no economic reason for the city at this
time to implement curbside garbage collection, (2) the Ordi-
nance is discriminatory, (3) the Ordinance was passed on a
recommendation of a City Hanager who has since resigned, (4)
· it leaves the decision of who shall have curbeide collection up
to a city employee with no public input. He presented a plan
which would use the computer to figure out the budget of the
Sanitation Department, and reduce the real estate taxes by this
amount of money which will have two effects, (1), the City of
Roanoke has outgrovn the cost of having one major collection
for every service it provides, and (2) it will give the city
a more appealing real estate tax base to operate with. He said
in financing the Refuse Collection Department, it should be done
under a separate refuse collection bill that could come out
along with the water bill. Re suggested the immediate revamp-
ing of city alleys and the seeking of federal assistance in
purchasing underground garbage containers.
Upon request by certain members of Council, the City Attorney advised as to the
objectives of Ordinance No. 23711.
Mr. Taubman inquired of the City Attorney if August 1st passes and Council does not
proceed with the plan as was anticipated, what effect will this have, whereupon, the City Attorney
replied that the Ordinance passed by Council has an effective date of August 1, that Council has
it within its power to amend the effective date by amendment to the Ordinance, and if such action
has not been taken by August let, there would exist a technical violation of the Ordinance.
Mr. Garland urged that one of the five members who voted in the affirmative for Ordinance
No. 23711 move to rescind it. He said Mr. Grove's motion is an admission that the administration
is not prepared to make the change at this time. He said the procedure has created a mass of
confusion with reco~xaendations and regulations that the general public does not understand. It
has made the elderly, sick and disabled have to beg and ~lead for exemption. It will only create
furtl,ar animosity toward this City and toward City Council for enforcing the Ordinance. He
begged that Council reconsider its previous decision and reinstate the present system because
it has worked very good for many years and offered a valuable service to the citizens. He said
Council is unnecessarily arousing the people against it at a time when Council needs their support.
Mrs. Bowles said that Council was elected by the people to do what it feels is the very
best in the interest of the citizens of this city, that in her personal opinion curbside pickup
is one of the most expedient ways to cut back on our expenditures, that if Council does not take
a stand now and attempt to use the citizens' money in what it feels is the wisest and best way,
it is going to be faced in a few years with the question of again raising taxes. She said it is
a matter of placing priorities as to whether Council will provide this service now or raise taxes
later.
Mr. Hubard agreed with Mrs. Bowles, advising that Council is trying to step back and
take another look at the precise method in which it will implement amendments in garbage collection.
He said the point has been raised if Mr. Grove's motion is passed that Council is placing the
City Manager in a posture of not being able to comply with a valid Ordinance of this City and,
for that reason and with the permission of Mr. Grove, the maker of the motion presently on the
floor, and Mr. Taubman, seconder of the motion, he moved that the City Attorney, before this
meeting is over, prepare and present to Council an Ordinance that would delay the effective date
of Ordinance No. 23711 until October 1, 1977. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
Messrs. Grove and Taubman then withdraw the original motion.
Mr. Thomas requested that the record show when Council addresses itself to the budget
surplus, he would like to speak in reference to reinstating the $450,000 for refuse collection.
Upon question in reference to a previous suggestion by Mr. Kincanon that it would be
more appropriate to. reconsider the Ordinance rather than delay its enforcement, the City Attorney
stated that the Supreme Court of Virginia has said that a local Ordinance is law, that he knows
of no way to amend or repeal that Ordinance unless there is another Ordinance to do so and he
suggested that he present to Council an Ordinance to change the effective date of enforcement
or an Ordinance to repeal Ordinance No. 23711. He said he is unaware of the procedure of recon-
sideration referred to by Mr. Kincanon.
The following vote was recorded on Mr. Hubard's motion:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: Council members Garland and Thomas ......................................... 2.
Mr. Grove moved that the City Manager be allowed to discontinue alley collection where,
in his judgment, there is a danger to the safety of the City's personnel and property, and that
he advise Council of the details of this as soon as possible. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard.
Mr. Thomas spoke against the motion, advising that the City Manager has always had the
inherent administrative power whenever safety of personnel and property is concerned not to go
into a particular alley.
Mr. Hubard agreed with Mr. Thomas that the City Manager has the right to make adjustments
where the safety of city personnel and vehicles is concerned and that this should be stated in
unequivocal terms and moved that Mr. Grove's motion be amended to provide that Council confirms
that the City Manager has the right to make adjustments in alley collection of garbage where he
feels the safety of city vehicles and employees is concerned. The amended motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove.
The Hayor stated that the City Hanager has had the right all along to do this, that
Council does not have to act no~ to give him that authority and to do so viii make it appear that
Council is making that process a part of the curbside pickup and this is not proper. He said
Council is dealing with something which is unnecessary and not a part of the issue.
Mr. Grove inquired of the City Hanager if he feels he has the authority to do what Hr.
Hubard's motion addresses itself to; whereupon, the City Hanager replied in the affirmative,
advising that the City Hanager has authority to close streets and alleys if he de~ it appropriate.
Hr. Hubard made reference to the alleys in which the city has advertised that it w111 not
provide alley refuse collection and asked the City Nanager what that reco~ndation vas based
upon; vhereupon, the City Hanager replied that it vas based upon many of the alleys, noting that a
great majority of accidents occur to city vehicles as a result of the vehicles traveling in
narrow city alleys, that the alleys in Roanoke were deveioped many years ago for horse dra~n
carriages, they were not developed for twenty ton trucks and as a result, during inclement weather,
there are numerous accidents. He said he felt he already had the authority to come out of those
alleys to the extent appropriate.
Based upon the fact that the City Manager feels he has authority to remove city vehicles
from unsafe alleys, Mr. Hubard and Mr. Grove withdrew the amendment to the motion.
Mr. Grove and Mr. Hubard then withdrew the main motion.
Mr. Bill Hollyfield, representing Concerned Citizens for Better Government, inquired if
the alleys were so narrow, why were they blacktopped several months ago.
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 23711
amending the effective date.thereof until October 1, 1977:
(#23723) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 23711, adopted July 11, 1977, by amending
the effective date thereof and providing for an emergency.
Mr. Thomas moved that the Ordinance be amended to provide for an effective date of July
1, 1978 instead of October 1, 1977. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
Mr. Thomas said his reason for making the amendment to the Ordinance is that there
should be some citizen input. He noted that the City Manager has said the $450,000 is not a part
of the budget, but is a projected savings that could be saved during the year. He said if
enforcement is deferred until July 1, 1978, it will give Council a chance to co~unicate with the
citizens, that by the end of this calendar year the new City Manager will be on board and he can
review the situation, and there will be a new budget and a Councilmanic election in May. In this
way, before July 1, the citizens will have an opportunity to express their views and Council will
have an opportunity to talk with them, the new City Manager can advise if it is feasible, the
garbage bags will be available and the citizens will know that on July 1st, they can come to
Council and express their wishes and they will also know that the change was not brought about to
balance the budget.
Each member of Council comented on the amendment after which time it was defeated by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland and Thomas ........................ 2.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................... 5.
Upon question by Mr. Thomas, the Mayor asked the City Attorney if Mr. Thomas and Mr.
Garland vote with the majority on Ordinance No. 23723, will they have a right to initiate
reconsideration of the Ordinance at a later date if they so choose.
The City Attorney replied that Rule 11, Rules of City Council, of the City Code
provides that Council will follow Roberts Rules of Order in its deliberations, that Rule 12
provides that. Council may revoke or suspend the rules if it has five votes to do so, that Section
36 of Roberts Rules of Order provides that a motion to reconsider must be made by a member who
voted on the prevailing side, any member may second it, reconsideration requires only a majority
vote and therefore, if Council is talking about bringing up the same issue, it must be brought up
by someone voting on the affirmative side.
Mr. Hubard stated that if the matter comes up again on October 1st and Mr. Thomas wishes
to discuss it, he does not think any member of Council would want to prevent his doing so, even
with the use of Roberts Rules of Order.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 23723 delaying the effective date of
Ordinance No. 23711 until October 1, 1977. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ........ 5.
NAYS: Council members Garland and Thomas ...................................... 2.
PAY PLAN-CITY EMPLOYEES: Mr. Don R. Dixon appeared before Council and read a prepared
statement requesting restitution to all city employees who were entitled to a merit raise this
past year.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the statement be received and filed with appreciation for the
comments it contained. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
SCHOoL~: A co~unication from Dr. Harnld H. Bopper, President, Virginia Western Com,nity
Collese, in connection~rlth a request for needed site preparation monies and other on-going and
necessary expenses at Virginia Western Community College, was before Council.
The Mayor advised that since placing the co~nication on the agenda, ~r. Bopper has
requested that consideration be deferred until the Financi&l and Planning Session of the Council
on September 19, 1977.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS A~D COI~r~ICATIONS:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communciation from the Roanoke City School Board requesting that
$39,1S0.19 be appropriated to "DIAL", that $13,705.00 be appropriated to Secondary Nearing Impaired
Program, that $25,687.77 be appropriated to Educational Consultant for Child Development Clinic
and that $20,847.?3 be appropriated to Educational Consultant for Child Neurology Clinic under
Section #15000 of the 1977-78 budget of the Roanoke City School Board, said amounts to be partially
or wholly r~imbursed by state and federal funds, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the requested
appropriations:
(#23724) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None 0
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting a reappro-
priation of certain unexpended 1976-77 funds to various programs for the 1977-78 fiscal year, was
before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
funds:
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance reappropriating the requested
(#23725) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Bubard was out of the Council Chamber)
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A communication from Mrs. Peyton B. Winfree, Jr., President,
Mill Mountain Garden Club, suggesting that Council formally recognize the Club's completion of
the ornamental pools in the Wildflower Garden atop Mill Mountain and provide that same be incorporate
into the city's public park system, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution accepting with thanks the ornamental pools
in the wildflower garden atop Mill Mountain:
(#23726) A RESOLUTION relating to certain ornamental pools in the Wildflower Garden on
Mill Mountain, recently provided by the Mill Mountain Garden Club pursuant to authority granted
said Club in Ordinance No. 23511.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr.
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report concurring in the
communication from the Mill Mountain Garden Club.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The wtiou was seconded by
Hrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
PLAh~ING: A com~nlcation from the Fifth Planning District Com~tssion requesting that
a member of the City Planning Commission be nominated to serve on its Land Use Planning Advisory
Committee, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
With the concurrence of Council, the Hayor appointed the Chairman of the City Planning
Commission as a member of the Land Use Planning Advisory Comittee of the Fifth Planning District
Commission.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. J. M. Turner, Jr., Attorney, representing
Cleopa Goode and Raeford L. Goode, requesting that 3 1/2 Street, S. W., and two certain alleyways
in the immediate vicinity be vacated, discontinued and closed, wa8 before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment of viewers:
(#23727) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any three of
whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Cleopa Goode and Raeford L. Goode
to. permanently vacate, discontinue and close Three and One-half Street and two alleyways in the
immediate vicinity, all of which are more particularly described hereinafter; and referring the
proposal to the City Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
Mr. Grove moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Co~ission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously
adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. J. M. Turner, Jr., Attorney, representing
Mr. Bayard E. Harris, requesting that a portion of that certain alleyway extending from Brandon
Avenue, S. W., to Laburnum Avenue, running between Block 10, Lee-Hy Court, and Block 1, Raleigh
Court, be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment of viewers:
(#23728) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any three of
whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Bayard Harris to permanently
vacate, discontinue and close a portion of that certain alleyway extending from Brandon Avenue to
Laburnum Avenue running between Block 10, Lee-Hy Court and Block 1, Raleigh Court, which alley
portion is more particularly described hereinafter; and referring the proposal to the City Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr.
AYES: Council membero Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman~ Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................... 0.
Mr. Hubard moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimousl
adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. James N. Kincanon, Attorney, representing
James N. Kincanon, Jr., and Teresa C. Kincanon, requesting that a certain 15 foot wide alleyway
approximately 124.3 feet in length, located and extending from the south lin~ of Windsor Avenue,
S. W., to another alleyway south of and approximately parallel to Windsor Avenue, be vacated,
discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the foilowing Resolution providing for the appointment of viewers:
(#23729) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any three of
whom may act, as viewers in connection with an application to the Council of the City of Roanoke
to permanently vacate, discontinue, close and abandon that certain 15-foot wide alleyway located
between Lot 1, Section 17, Map of Grandin Place, and Lot 7, Section 17, Bungalow Addition, in the
City of Roanoke, and extending southerly from the south line of Windsor Avenue, S. W., approximatel
124.3-feet along its centerline to the north line of another alley in said block, as shown on
Sheet No. 144 of the Tax Appraisal Map of the City of Roanoke; and referring the proposal to the
City Planning Co~ission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hr. Nubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Hayor Taylor ........... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
Mr. Thomas moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Com~ission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rubard and unanimous1'
adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-PLANNING: The City Manager submitted a written report
requesting adjustments to certain Com~unity Development Block Grant accounts, advising that the
city has been informed by the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority that a transfer
of $6,000.00 from the Gainsboro Project account to the Southwest Park Project account is necessary
to meet the remaining condemnation and legal costs to complete the site acquisition, and further
advising of a transfer of $32.00 to the ulban renewal interest account from the Gainsboro Project
account and $127.86 to the swimming pools account from the park area improvements account.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $6,032.00 from
Gainsboro Project, appropriating $6,000.00 to Southwest Park, appropriating $32.00 to Urban
Renewal Interest, and transferring $127.86 from Park Area Improvements to Swimming Pool Facilities
under the 1977-78 Community Development Block Grant:
(#23730) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Account, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................ , ............... 7.
NAYS: ~one .................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-GRANTS-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$7,650.00 be appropriated to the 1977-78 Grant Program Account, representing an authorized S,,mmer
Youth Recreation Program Grant for the period June 4, to September 30, 1977:
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $7,650.00 to Summer
Youth Recreation Program of the 1977-78 Grant Program Account:
(#23731) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Account, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the. Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-GRANTS-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$565,017.00 be appropriated to CETA Administration of the 1977-78 Grant P~ogram Account, representi~
an increase in CETA Grant No. 51-7-204-21 and CETA Grant No. 51-5-204-32.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $59,891.00 to
Unobligated Funds, Title II, and $505,126.00 to Unobligated Funds, Title III, under "CETA
Administration," of the 1977-78 Grant Program Account:
(#23732) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Account, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
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BUDGET-PUBLIC NELFARE: The City Hanager submitted a ~r~itten report requesting certain
appropriations to Section ~1540, "Title XX Services," of the 1977-78 budget, to be used in the
first quarter of the present fiscal year to purchase certain services required by law to be made
available to the citizens.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Grove offered the followtn~ emergency Ordinance providing for the requested appro-
priations:
(#23733) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1540, "Title XX -Services," of
the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
REGIONAL JAIL: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization
to issue Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $1,110.00 to the contract with Tandy Construction
Company for construction of the Roanoke City Jail, in order to provi3e Owner's Liability Insurance
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
order:
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance approving issuance of the change
(#23734) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 1, as
hereinafter set forth, to the City's contract with Tandy Construction Company for construction of
a new jail facility, authorized by Ordinance No. 23702, providing for the contractor's purchasing
owner's liability insurance; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowies, Garland, Grove, Bubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor - _ ~.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
PERSONNEL-CITY EMPLOYEES: Council having previously requested a report from the City
Manager relative to necessary funds to implement the new Affirmative Action Policy, the City
Manager submitted a written reportadvising that an additional $19,915.00 should be appropriated
to the Personnel Management budget for this purpose.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered an emergency Ordinance appropriating the funds.
The Director of Finance suggested that instead of appropriating the funds, that Council
consider transferring the $19,915.00 from the Contingent Fund account to the Personnel Management
budget.
Mr. Tho~as offered a substitute motion that Council concur in the suggestion of the
Director of Finance and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
In this connection, Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution setting a public
hearing for Monday, August 8, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., on the question of approving a proposed
Affirmative Action Plan for the City of Roanoke:
(#23735) A RESOLUTION setting a public hearing on the question of approving a proposed
Affirmative Action Plan for the City, and expressing the Council's appreciation to the Personnel
and Employment Practices Commission for its work in.formulating said proposed plan.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
GRANTSvAIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting authorization
to execute documents accepting a federal grant offer to assist in the purchase of land needed for
the LDA and MALSR Navigational Aid Projects at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, ADAP
Project No. 6-51-0045-07.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution accepting the grant offer:
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(t23736) A RESOLUTION accepting a grant offer of the United States of America, Federal
Aviation Administration, providing for Federal aid pursuant to ADAP Project No. 6-51-0045-07 to
assist in the development of navigational aid projects for Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, and authorizing the execution of said grant offer.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Hr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman
and adopted by the folloving vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taabman, Thomas and
Hayor Taylor ............................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .... 0.
TRAFFIC-GRANTS-CIVIL DEFENSE: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting
approval to apply for a Federal Highway Safety Project Grant in the amount of $148,082.00, to
provide proper training for emergency vehicle operators.
(For full text, see report on file iD the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager that he
be authorized to seek the grant. The motion was seconded Ly Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
in certain changes to the contract with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees,
Local 55, for labor for entertainment productions at the Roanoke Civic Center.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Walter A. Nelson, House Stewart and Chief Technician, International Alliance of
Theatrical Stage Employees, appeared before Council and advised that the original agreement
provides that it may be terminated by either party with two weeks written notice, and when the
agreement was written~ it was construed only as a subcontract with the Union. He said they are
not employees of the city and never have been and only, on rare occasions, do they work for the
city. He stated he does not see how the agreement can be construed in any other manner because
since its inception six years ago, it has been considered as a subcontract and not an employee
contract.
Mr. Thomas stated that his point of concern is that the Civic Center is under the
authority of the City Manager, but everytime Council looks at the bus situation, it is told the
bus operation cannot be under the direction of the City Manager, that it seems if we can do it
for one, we can do.for the other, and this should be looked into because however this situation
is worked out, the same procedure could be followed for the buses.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be referred to the City Attorney for study, report and
recommendation to Council at its next regular meeting on Monday, August 8, 1977. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with the
policy regarding driveway entrances where curbs and gutters do not exist and culverts are requtred,
advising that the matter should be handled through existing code provisions until the Recodifica-
tion Committee has an opportunity to review the City Code.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received'and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
COMPLAINTS-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with a request of thirteen residents and property owners of the 1500 block of Hanover
Avenue, N. W., that a serious drainage problem on their street be corrected.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the City Manager's recommendation that the
alternative project, estimated to cost approximately $90,000 be chosen, and that the project be
considered for funding through the Community Development Block Grant at the time the public
hearings are held for the fiscal year 1978-79 and, if approved, the project would be built in
fiscal year 1978-79. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: -The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with damages
to the No. 1 fire engine, advising that pleadings were filed in the Circuit Court on October 25,
1976, in an effort to recover dmmmges, and recommending that the matter be removed from the
pending list.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
CITY PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with vandalism
which has occurred to city properties during the past year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
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CITY MANAGER: The City Manager submitted a written report tendering his resignation as
City Hanager at a date to be mutually determined with the Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Hubard moved-that the report be received and filed with the suggestion that Council
not insert an effective date. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
With the concurrence-of Council, the Mayor appointed Hessrs. William S. Hubard, Chairman
Hampton W. Thomas and Nicholas i. Taubman as members of a committee to screen applications for
the position of CityManager.
STADIUH-YOUTH COI~/ISSION: The City Manager advised of a request of the Mayor's
on Youth that the city waive certain expenses in order that the Commission may sponsor a dance at
Victory Stadium on August 11, 1977.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Manager advised that he concurs in the request with the exception that he has
asked the Youth Commission to clean up after the dance.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the City Manager's recommendation and that the
matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion w~s
seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: As previously requested by the Council, the City Attorney submitted a written
report relative to the question of whether or not the Roanoke Traffic Code Co~maittee should be
continued, recommending that the Co~nittee be abolished in view of the upcoming revision and
recodification of the City Code which will include the City Motor Vehicle Code.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution abolishing the Roanoke Traffic Code
(#23737} A RESOLUTION repealing Resolution No. 20323 and abolishing the Roanoke Traffic
Code Committee.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ......................................... k ....................... 0.
FAIR EMPLOYMENT: Council at its last regular meeting having agreed to abolish the
Fair Employment Practices Committee, the Senior Assistant City Attorney submitted a written
report in reference to the need for continuation of the Committee, advising that one of the
primary duties enjoined upon both personnel and the affirmative action officer by the affirmative
action plan offered to Council for approval is recruitment of qualified applicants, afforded
protection by the plan, for employment by the City. He said it would seem that a group of
citizens having substantial ties to the various sectors of the community and having some official
charge from the Council could be an invaluable tool to assist the City in its affirmative action
responsibilities. He transmitted two Resolutions for the Council's consideration, one which
would provide for the repeal of Resolution Nos. 19076 and 21091 and would abolish the Committee,
and the.'other would amend Resolution No. 21091 to include the handicapped as a protected class
as required by recent legislation and agency regulations and would continue the Fair Employment
Practices Committee in existence.
(For full text, s~e report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following Resolution continuing the Fair Employment Practices
Committee and including the handicapped as a protected class:
(#23738) A RESOLUTION reaffirming and implementing the City's policy of equal opportuni!
of employment in the municipal government.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
COUNCIL: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
of Council to discuss two matters of pending litigation.
Mr. Thomas requested that the report be amended to include discussion of three matters
of pending litigation.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request to discuss three matters of pending
litigation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas. amd Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
BUDGET-REAL ESTATE ASSESSOR: The Director of Finance submitted a written report requesting
that $5,000..0~) be transferred from the General Fund Contingent Fund to Section #0107, "Assessment
of Real Estate," of the 1977-78 budget, to provide funds for Extra Help.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the requested transfer
of funds:
(#23739) AN ORDINAltCE to emend and reordain Section #1880, "Contingencies," and Section
#0407, "Assessment of Real Estate," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
TAXES: The Director of Finance submitted a written report requesting that a special
committee be appointed by Council to undertake a thorough study of the current business and
occupational license fees of the city.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the Revenue Study Commission be requested to undertake this study
and make recommendations to the Council accordingly. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
unanimously adopted.
1977.
BUDGET:
The Director of Finance submitted the financial report for the month of June,
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas stated that in the future if there are accruals, they should be built into
the report either on a cash basis, modified basis or whatever. He said it seems that Council
should know what the gross surplus is by this time in July, what it has to work with, and that
the report, as written, does not tell him anything.
The Director of Finance advised that he intends to change the format and provide Council
with a report that will be more readily understandable.
Mr. Thomas stated that he is trying to find out how much money the city took in, over
and above the budget it adopted, from assessments, increased real estate and other sources.
He said he would like to have a list of items that were accrued, then he would know what the surplus
was before the various items were deducted.
Mr. Hubard moved that the report ~e received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PUBLIC WELFARE: The Director of Finance submitted a statement of expenditures
for public welfare for the month ended June 30, 1977.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the statement be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
REVENUE SHARING-HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: The Human Resources Committee submitted a
written report in cqnnection with funding of four agencies outside the human service category,
poimting Out that after study of alternatives available and re-examination of H,,m~n Resources
Committee mecommendations of June 6, 1977 for individual agencies, the most equitable means to
comply with the intent of Councilman Grove's report is to reduce the June 6th totals by ten per
cent for each agency. The report noted one exception being the American Red Cross whose original
requests were $6,840.00, reduced to $1,600.00 which is the minimum required for purchase of
equipment needed for essential training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the Committee
recommended retaining this agency at $1,600.00, with the additional $160.00 (representing 10%
reduction) coming from the contingency fund total.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
In this connection, Mr. Grove presented a communication requesting that Council concur
in adoption of certain guidelines proposed by the Human Resources Committee for establishing
qualifications for agencies requesting revenue sharing funds in the future.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council adopt the guidelines as submitted by the Human Resources
Committee and transmitted by communication under date of June 16, 1977. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
CITY ENGINEER-CITY EHPLOYEES: Areport of the Personnel and Employment Practices
Commission requesting approval for the upgrading of two presently budgeted new positions in the
Directorate of Public Works, viz: establishment of a new grade of Range 20, Step i for the
position of Work Coordinator -Esthsator, and establishment of a new grade of Range 10, Step 1 for
the position of Security-Custodian, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Hubard moved that Council concur in th~ recommendation of the Commission and that
the report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion
was seconded by Hr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
TAXES: Council having previously requested that the City Taxes Committee study the
matter of providing tax relief for the per~anently and totally disabled homeowner and submit
recommendations accordingly, the Committee submitted a written report recommending that Council
provide tax relief for the permanently and totally disabled homeowner, that the effective date be
January 1, 1977, and all individuals who meet the requirements as of December 31, 1976, would be
eligible to file for exemption. The report noted that the date for filing this year would be on
or before October 1, 1977 and those found eligible would have their fourth quarter 1977 tax
ticket, due in December, modified to reflect the freeze. It was further noted that to the best
of the Committee's knowledge, the cost of this proposal should be a tax levy loss of approxtm-tely
$100,000.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report of the Committee and that the
matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
LICENSES-TAXES: A report of the Director of Finance, the City Manager, the City Attorney
and the Municipal Auditor in connection with a proposed revised decal issuance procedure, requesti~
that Council approve the procedure and instruct the administration to review all aspects of the
revised procedure after one full tax cycle and further that the recommended city code changes be
referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measures.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and that the matter be referred to
the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measures after conferring with the Treasurer and
Commissioner of Revenue. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Hubard moved that the City Attorney also be instructed to prepare the proper measure
which would delete the personal name of the Treasurer and provide that all checks be made payable
to the Treasurer of the City of Roanoke. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously
adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Thomas, Chairman of the Water Resources Committee, submitted a
written report of the Committee in connection with rates for water pumped four times, said matter
having originated as a result of a petition from residents of the Chapel Forest Subdivision
concerning water rates in that area.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney, the Director of
Finance and the City Manager to review the data assimulated by the Water Resources Committee and
to make recommendations to Council as to water pumped four times, three times and such other
matters as they deem pertinent. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY: Mr. Thomas, Chairman of the Water Resources Committee, submitted a
written report of the Committee recommending that Council offer to sell a 0.25 acre tract of land
between South Jefferson Street and Crystal Spring Avenue ~o the Roanoke Hospital Association for
the sum of $10,800.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report of the Committee and that the followin
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23740) AN ORDINANCE providing for the sale and conveyance of a parcel of land located
between Crystal Spring Avenue and Jefferson Street, S. W., being a part of the property bearing
Official Tax No. 1041002.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, TaubmaR, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas, Chairman of the Water Resources Committee, submitted a written
report of the Committee, requesting an Executive Session with the members of Council to discuss
certain matters of real estate.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request to discuss certain matters of real
estate in Executive Session and that the Mayor recess the Council meeting after the agenda has
been completed in the event Council might wish to take formal action after the Executive Session.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayo~
Taylor ...................... 7.
NAYS= None .........................
UNFINISIiED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 23703 amending and reordaining The Code of the City of Roanoke,
1956, as amended, establishing conditions under which hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes, convalesce
homes, homes for orphans, and homes for aged may locate in RS-i, RS-2, and RS-3 districts, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading,
and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(#23703) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain subsection 2, of Special exceptions after
public notice and hearings by the board of zoning appeals, of §5.1, RS-I, RS-2, and RS-3 Single-
family residential districts regulations, of Chapter 4.1, Zoning, of Title XV, Construction,
Alteration and Use of Land, Buildings and Other Structures of The Code of the City of Roanoke,
(1956), as amended; establishing conditions under which hospitals, sanitariums, rest homes,
convalescent homes, homes for orphans, and homes for aged may locate in RS-i, RS-2, and RS-3
districts.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: Council member Garland ...................................................... 1.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 23704 rezoning property fronting .on Appleton Avenue identified
as Official Tax Nos. 6380106, 6380107, 6380120, 6380208, and 6380209; and the rear portions of
two parcels of land fronting on Peters Creek Road identified as Official Tax Nos. 6380206 and
6380205, from .R~-3, Single-Family Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#23704) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, §2, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956), as amended, and Sheet Ne. 638, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in
relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS.: None O.
SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 23713 authorizing conveyance of certain
city property consisting of a portion of Lot 9, Block 20, Map of Belmont Land Company, and a
certain parcel of land located on Bullitt Avenue, S. E., for a consideration of $600.00, upon
certain terms and conditions, to the Evangel Foursquare Church, having previously been before the
Council for its first reading, xead and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the hody, Mr. Hubard offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23713) AN ORDINANCE authorizing conveyance of certain City property consisting of a
portion of Lot 9, Block 20, of the Map of Belmont Land Company and a certain paccel of land
located on Bullitt Avenue, S. E., for a consideration of $600.00; upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................. ~ .............................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
STREET NAMES: Ordinance No. 23720 designating and fixing the name Barns Avenue, N. W.,
to a certain street in the northwest quadrant of the city, having previously been before the
Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23720) A~N ORDINANCE designating and fixing the name Barns Avenue, N. W., to a certain
street in the northwest quadrant of the City.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
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Hr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote: . .
AYES: Council members. Bowles, Garland, Grove, Rubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Hayor Taylor ...........................................................................
NAYS: None ........................................................... 0.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure requesting the Roanoke City School Board to direct the School Administration to
provide the Director of Finance with a monthly report of receipts and expenditures for the Roanoke
City School system, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered the followin$ Resolution:
(#23741) A RESOLUTION requesting the Roanoke City School Board to direct the School
Administration to provide the Director of Finance with a monthly report of receipts and expenditures
for the Roanoke City School system.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr.
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
DIRECTOR OF FI. NANCE-PAY PLAN-CITY EMPLOYEES-PERSONNEL: Council having previously
instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure amending the System of Pay Rates and
Ranges by adding the positions of Deputy Director of Finance, Administrator of City Accounting
Services, and Chief of Billings and Collections for the Department of Finance and deleting from
the System two existing positions of Senior Assistant Director of Finance and Assistant Director
of Finance, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23742) AN ORDINANCE to amend Ordinance No. 22330 and Ordinance No. 23644, providing
a System of Pay Rates and Ranges for the employees of the City of Roanoke, by adding three (3)
new code positions for the Department of Finance and by deleting from said pay plan two (2)
existing positions, providing the range and pay steps applicable to said new positions; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Rubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman,.Thoma~ and
Mayor Taylor ........................... ~ ............ ~ .................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
SALE OF PROPERTY: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure accepting the offer of Mr. C. D. Fox, III, to donate and convey to the city
that certain tract of land located on the east end of Norfolk Avenue, N. E., bearing Official Tax
No. 4210220, upon certain terms and conditions, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered
the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23743) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the acceptance of a deed of conveyancl
of certain land, offered to be donated and conveyed to the City, upon certain terms and conditions;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
COMMITTEES- PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having previously instructed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure abolishimg the Roanoke Transportation Museum Advisory
Committee, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#23744) A RESOLUTION abolishing the Roanoke Transportation Museum Advisory Committee.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYESI Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
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INSURAN.CE-CITY EHPLOYEES: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper m~asure authorizing a certain contract to be entered into with Blue Cross of
Southwestern Virginia and Blue Shield of Southwestern Virginia for a term of 12 months commencing
August 1, 1977, to provide medical and health services for employees of the city and members of
their families, he presented same; vhereupon, Mr. Taubman offered the folloving emergency Ordinance:
(#23765) AN ORDINANCE authorizing a certain contract to be entered with Blue Cross of
Southwestern Virginia and Blue Shield of Southwestern Virginia for a term of 12 months co~mencing
August l, 1977, to provide medical and health services for employees of the City and members of
their families; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: NOne .................................................................... 0.
BUDGET-AIRPORT-AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPART~NT: The
Director of Finance submitted a memorandum in clarification of the following Ordinances, advising
that the purpose is to reappropriate the various outstanding emcumbrances and capital outlay
funds remaining unexpended at June 30, 1977. He noted that these appropriations have been
previously authorized by Council, but because of the budgeting process, reverted to Retained
Earnings on June 30, 1977.
(For full text, see memorandum on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain
sections of the 1977-78 Municipal Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#23746) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Municipal
Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland., Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................ + ...................................... O.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain
sections of the 1977-78 Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#23747) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Civic
Center Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garlgnd, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
MayorTaylor ............................................................. - ~ ........ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain
sections of the 1977-78 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#23748) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Sewage
Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordiqance.
and adoptedby the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................... - ....................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain
sections of the 1977-78 Water Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#23749) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Water Fund
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubnmn, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ....................... 7.
HO~IONS ~ HISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
JAIL: The Hayor presented a communication recommending that the City Hanager, the
Director of Finance and the Sheriff review the $15.00 per diem charge for housing prisoners in
the Roanoke City Jail and report their findings to Council.
(For full text. see com~nication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recom~ndation o£ the Hayor. The motion
vas seconded by Hr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
COMHITTEES: The Mayor made the following committee assignments:
Committee
Vacancy Created by
Resignation of
Assisned To
Fair Housing Board
Father Michael Schmeid Mr. Hubard
City Planning Commission
J. D. Lawrence Mayor Taylor
Citizens' Task Force for Crime
Prevention & Social Development
Joseph T. Coleman
Mr. Grove
Citizens' Task Force for Crime
Prevention & Social Development
L. L. Koontz
Mr. Thomas
Citizens' Task Force for Crime
Prevention & Social Development
Carlton E. Saul
Hr. Taubman
Revenue Study Commission
W. Vernon Hicks
Mr. Hubard
COUNCIL: Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a confidential
real estate matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by. the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
The Mayor declared the meeting recessed in order for Council to meet in Executive
Session.
At 7:40 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all members of
Council present.
SALE OF PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance providing
for the city's acquisition of Lot 11 and the southerly one-half of Lot 12, Section 35, Map of
Crystal Spring, bearing Official Tax No. 1061309, for the sum of $37,200.00 from Mary Frances
Stephanz:
(#23750) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of Lot 11 and the southerly
one-half of Lot 12, Section 35, Map of Crystal Spring, bearing Official Tax No. 1061309, in the
City of Roanoke, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
COUNCIL, SPECIAL M~TING,
Monday, August 8, 1977.
The Council of the City of Roanoke mat in special meeting in the Council Chamber in
the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, August 8, 1977, at 7:00 p.m., with Mayor
Noel C. Taylor presiding. ~
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Rubard, Nicholas F. Taubman, Nampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ......... 7.
ABSENT: None ..................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Byron E. Haner, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Mayor presented his second "State of the City" address which contained the following
ten recommendations:
"RECOMMENDATIONS"
I recommend that we reaffirm our co~itment to our neighboring
communities to provide water if the drought situation creates
a dire need for additional water.
I recommend that the new Jefferson Street Bridge will be
named the Roy L. Webber Memorial Bridge in honor of and
as a memorial to my immediate predecessor, the distinguished
and honorable late Mayor Roy L. Webber. I further recommend
that a plaque suitably inscribed will be placed on each end
of the bridge.
I recommend that we continue the Downtown Revitalization
program by participating in the establishment of a semi-
mall on Church Avenue between Jefferson Street and First
Street, S. W. We can further the resurgence of the Downtown
Business District by giving our complete cooperation and
participating in the labor and material to a reasonable
extent which will be determined by the members of City
Council.
I recommend that we ask the City Manager to explore the
feasibility of establishing a Skateboard Center through
the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds. Not
only would the skatepark ownership provide an excellent
financial return, but also affords a high degree of
personal enjoyment and involvement to those who believe
in providing our youth a means of more safely pursuing
this exciting new sport.
I recommend that we contribute $1,000 to the Roanoke Sister
Cities Committee for fiscal year 1977-78. This contribution
should be made from Account 101 "Council".
We have expenditures totaling $322,000 that are presently
being considered that will require budget surplus funds.
I recommend the following additional expenditures from the
budget surplus:
That $50,000 will be used to underwrite the initial
cost of establishing a microfilm center and purchasing
equipment.
That we consider a reduction of the Business and
Occupational License fees in order to be competitive
and attract more business to the City of Roanoke as
well as retain the business we already have in our
city. A substantial reduction would strengthen our
economic base in the future thus accounting for the
immediate loss of revenue. The new businesses that
come to the city will help the tax burden to be
distributed in a more equitable way. Therefore, I
recommend that a Tax Study Co~ittee will be formed
to study and make recommendations concerning this
matter.
I recommend that the collection year for real estate taxes
will be changed to coincide with the fiscal year, July 1
to June 30. Changing real estate assessments and the tax
rate to a fiscal year basis will benefit the taxpayer and
the city because it would be easier to adjust the tax rate
to meet budget needs and the city would have a more accurate
revenue projection for its budget. In order to fulfill this
recommendation the citizens would experience an eighteen
month assessment period. This would prnvide the citizens
with an additional six month period without an increase in
real estate taxes. This arrangement would also mean changes
in tax collection dates.
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I reco~nend that we adopt a policy alloyed by Section 58-778
of the Code of Virginia pertaining to biennial general re-
assessments and reassess all real property once every two
years. This matter should be referred to the City Attorney
to study the legal ramifications and the preparation of the
necessary ordinance.
I recor~end Chat we abandon the idea of curbside garbage
collection in Roanoke. The idea was originally supported
as a way to reduce operating expenses. However, once the
budget surplus became a reality the majority of our citizens
expressed the view that they would rather pay the added budget
expense and maintain the present level of service which is
considered by our citizens to be a high quali~y of garbage
disposal.
Those who have communicated with me felt that curbside
collection would add a heavy burden to many city residents.
It is also apparent that our citizens feel that city services
should not decrease or be diminished at a time when real estate
taxes have increased.
I admit that the problem of determining the disabled and the
elderly who should be exempted, and the appearance of city
streets with cans and litter that may be left have also
influenced my thinking.
Briefly stated, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages of
curbside collection at this time. Therefore, I respectfully
solicit the support of each member of Council in recommending
the continuation of the present garbage collection system.
This continuation of backyard collection will cost a minimum
of $123,269.50 from the projected surplus without the transfer
station and $481,269.50 if we build the proposed transfer
station and purchase the necessary vehicular equipment.
10.
I recommend that we establish a Tax Rebate Incentive Program
oriented at rehabilitating older housing in the city. During
a recent survey of the older neighborhoods sponsored by the
Roanoke Neighborhood Alliance it became apparent that a pro-
gram should be developed to renew our older neighborhoods.
An incentive is necessary to encourage residential, conm~ercial
and industrial renovation. Therefore, I am asking the members
of City Council to consider the program recommended by Mr.
William G. Kuthy to the Roanoke City Planning Commission to
accomplish this objective:
Single family and duplex houses at least thirty or more
years of age of an appraised value of $40,000 or less
shall be rebated annually an amount equal to $1.64 per
hundred for all structural improvements (including
plumbing and electrical work) equal to or in excess of
$2,000 but less than $5,000 as verified by building
permits and receipts for work accomplished within a
six-month period.
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Commercial and industrial property of at least forty-five
or more years of age shall be provided a tax rebate for
a period of five years equal to $1.64 per hundred of all
structural improvements undertaken (including electrical
and plumbing improvements) equal to or in excess of
$25,000 but less than $50,000 as verified by building
permits and receipts for work accomplished.
In both instances such rebate to be for a period of five years
and paid directly to the owner of the property and to be allowed
only once to any structure."
(For full text, see "State of the City" address on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the recommendations be taken under advisement to be discussed by
Council as a Committee of the Whole. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously
adopted.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the special meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR NEETING~
Monday, Auguet 8, 1977.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in
the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, August 8, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor
Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .......... 7.
ABSENT: None ...................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Byron E. Haner, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Joseph E. French,
Associate Minister, Raleigh Court United Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, July 11, 1977;
the special meeting held on Wednesday, July 20, 1977; and the regular meeting held on Monday,
July 25, 1977, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Grove, seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were
approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for security fencing adjacent
to the general aviation area at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, ADAP Project No. 6-51-
0045-06, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2 p.m., Monday, August 8, 1977,
and to be opened before the Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had
any questions about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question,
the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City
Clerk opened and read the one bid received from Powers Fence Company of Roanoke, Incorporated,
in the amount of $42,632.00.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bid be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Sam H. McGhee, III, Chairman, Kit B. Kiser and R. C. Poole
as members of the committee.
ZONING: Coundil having continued a public hearing until 7:30 p.m., Monday, August 8,
1977, on the request of Carter Webb and General Welding and Machine Company, Incorporated, that
property located at 1919 lOth Street, N. W., described as 3.076 acres, Official Tax No. 2060534;
and property located on the northerly side of the 1900 block of 10th Street, N. W., Official Tax
No. 2141001, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District,
the matter was again before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be denied.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the Ordinance providing for the rezoning be placed on its first
reading. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard.
Mr. C. Richard Cranwell, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his clients, and noted his surprise at the vote of the City
Planning Commission. He said there are two pieces of property, one is within 22 feet of the
Interstate and the other is within 60 feet of the Interstate, that realistically the develop-
ment of one of the pieces of property for RD is a "pipedream" and he doubts very seriously that
anyone would build a new residential dwelling that close to the Interstate. He noted that
General Welding and Machine Company, Incorporated, is now operating a light manufacturing
operation under the grandfather clause. With regard to the Carter Webb request, this is a
situation where Mr. Webb desires to construct a retail carpet outlet which will be a building
that is 3300 square feet, at a cost of approximately $50,000, with metal paneling on two sides,
the front to be plate glass with stone, a showroom area and a warehouse for merchandise at the
rear of the property. He said there will be from four to six truck trips per day and business
hours will be from 9 a.m., to 5 p.m., and the business will generate a volume of approximately
$200,000 per year. He said Mr. Webb presently operates out of his home in Roanoke County but he
is willing to make an investment in this property because he wants to operate in Roanoke City.
In regard to the General Welding request, Mr. Cranwell said they have been in their
present location since 1961 and they have a volume of business between $350,000 to $500,000 per
year, that they want to remodel their building, erect a sign and since they are grandfathered
in, they can only continue to operate on a limited basis. He said Mr. Webb and General Welding,
if need be, are willing to screen the western portion of the property with white pines. In
concluding, Mr. Cranwell said there was only one person at the City Planning Commission hearing
in opposition to the request for rezoning.
After considerable discussion of the request in which the Deputy Manager of City
Planning stated that such rezoning would adversely affect the residential area, the Ordinance
was lost by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Garland and Thomas ........................................ 2.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and ltayor Taylor .............. 5.
ZONING: The Council having 8et a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Honday, August 8,
1977, on the request of Mountain Trust Bank that a parcel of land containing 26 acres, more or
less, situate on the northerly side of Lee Highway (U. S. Route 11), adjoining the limits of
the City of Salem, Official Tax No. 5200111, be rezoned from RG-1, General Residential District,
to LH, Light Hanufacturing District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23751) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 520, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
Mr. James W. Jennings, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning, Ordinance No. 23751 was
adopted on its first reading by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard not voting)
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION-CITY EMPLOYEES: Council having previously set a public hearing
for 7:30 p.m., Monday, August 8, 1977, on the proposed Affirmative Action Plan submitted by the
Personnel and Employment Practices Commission, the matter was before the body.
(For full text, see Affirmative Action Plan on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Jimmy B. Layman, Chairman of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission,
appeared before Council and stated that the Commission held a public hearing at the Civic Center
and received some response from the citizenry. There were several work sessions after the
public hearing and the Commission tried to include as many of the suggested changes as possible
in the document. On behalf of the Commission, he urged that Council adopt the Affirmative
Action Plan as submitted.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Affirmative Action Plan as submitted. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Taubman.
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts inquired as to the amount included in the budget for
the Affirmative Action Program. Ne recommended that the Affirmative Action Officer be paid an
annual salary of $12,000 instead of $10,000 and that the Affirmative Action Officer be responsible
for his own budget.
The City Manager responded that the budget of the Affirmative Action Program is approxi-
mately $19,000, that the Affirmative Action budget is a part of the Personnel Management budget,
and the salary of the Affirmative Action Officer is a matter for the Personnel and Employment
Practices Commission to recommend to Council. He stated that control over the budget should
remain under the jurisdiction of the Personnel Management Department.
Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery questioned the punitive provisions of the Affirmative Action
Plan for any officers or staff who do not comply with the goals established by the Plan. He
said some type of penalty or punitive provision should be inserted in the Plan and without this,
the Plan is tantamount to being worthless. He recommended having the Affirmative Action Policy
placed into the employee evaluation form which would provide that when Council or a department
head evaluates an employee in a supervisory position, that evaluation would address itself to
what that employee has done insofar as implementing the Affirmative Action Plan for his or her
department.
The Senior Assistant City Attorney noted that all of the authority vested in the City
Manager and other officials covered by the Charter require department heads to comply with the
directives of Council and the failure of any lower member of the City Manager's staff not complyin
with the Plan can result in the City Manager taking such disciplinary action as he deems appropriate
Mr. Hubard stressed that the entire Council is vitally concerned with the Affirmative
Action Plan, that Council is going to monitor the Plan and if it finds there are abuses and
they are not corrected forthwith, then more specific provisions can be inserted into the Plan, and
inherrent in the Plan is that a person's job is at stake if they do not comply. He said Mr.
Montgomery's recommendation concerning inclusion of the Affirmative Action Policy in the employees'
evaluation form is sound personnel policy and he strongly recommended its inclusion to the City
Manager.
TheM ayor inquired as to whom the Affir~ative Action Officer is responsible to; whereupon,
the City Manager replied that in respect to administration of the budget, he is responsible to
the Personnel Nanager, and in respect to the effectiveness of the total program, he is responsible
to the City Manager.
The Mayor expressed concern that the Affirmative Action Officer is responsible to the
Personnel Manager, citing as an example that if the Personnel Manager should co~e under investiga-
tion by the Affirmative Action Officer, he is going to have a problem investigating his o~m
boss. He said he felt it would be far better for the Affirmative Action Officer to be free of
the Personnel Hanager in carrying out his responsibilities.
There having been concern expressed by some city employees as to the intent of the
Affirmative Action Plan, Mr. Layman stressed that it is not the intent of the Plan to replace
anyone to accomplish the Affirmative Action goals. He said the goals are to be achieved through
attrition.
The motion to adopt the Affirmative Action Plan as submitted was then unanimously
adopted.
Mr. Thomas moved that the City Manager and the City Attorney be requested to revie~
the working arrangement of the relationship of the Affirmative Action Officer to the City Manager
and report to Council as soon as possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
adopted with the understanding that the City Manager will reply briefly to the remark of Mr.
Layman that the goals of the Affirmative Action Plan will be achieved through attrition.
The City Manager assured Council that no one will lose his job because of the Affirmative
Action Plan, that through attrition, the City hopes to bring itself up to standards in respect
to increasing the number of minorities and women in City government.
SUBDIVISIONS: Mr. Rudy K. Cox appeared before Council and requested a waiver of
Section 15-1-467, application of municipal subdivision regulations beyond limits of a municipality,
advising that the subdivision regulations adopted by a municipality shall apply within its
corporate limits and may apply beyond, except as to counties with a population in excess of six
hundred per square mile, if the Ordinance so provides within the distance set out below:
(a) Within a distance of five miles from the corporate limits
of cities having a population of one hundred thousand
or more.
Mr. Hubard asked the City Attorney if it is legally possible to grant the relief Mr.
Cox is requesting.
The City Attorney stated that the objectives open to Council are, (1) repeal the Ordinance
having extra-territorial effect at the discretion of Council, (2) diminish the area of extra-
territorial effect, (3) refer the matter to the City Planning Commission for consideration, and
(4) take no action.
Mr. Cox said the Federal Court has ruled that a land developer may sue a township for
d~mmges resulting from the township's denial of a zoning variance and site plan approval. He
said he has a letter stating that the subdivision will be approved by Roanoke County and a letter
of recommendation from the Highway Department stating acceptance, that he is in a situation where
Roanoke County and the Highway Department have approved the Subdivision plans but the City of
Roanoke has not. He recommended that the City amend the five mile radius so that in future plans,
developers will not have to go through more than one government for approval.
Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation to Council as to modification of the Subdivision Ordinance or
the granting of a waiver. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting appropria-
tions of $1,200,000 and $600,000 to ASN 2123, Teachers, of the 1977-78 budget, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Director of Finance advised that Superintendent M. Don Pack has requested that
action on the communication be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council; whereupon, Mr.
Thomas moved that Council concur in the request and that the item be included on the August 22,
1977, City Council agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
COMPENSATION BOARD-TREASURER: Copy of a communication from the State Compensation
Board to Mr. J. H. Johnson, Treasurer, advising of the approval of a ten per cent salary increase
for employees of the Treasurer's Office on the basis Council approved a 7 1/2 per cent increase
plus a five per cent merit increase for those not at the top step, was before Council.
Also before Council was a copy of an appeal from the decision of the Compensation Board
which has been filed by Mr. E. Griffith Dodson, Jr., Attorney, in the Circuit Court of the City
of Roanoke on behalf of Mr. Johnson.
(For full text, see communication and appeal on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Since the subject has become a matter of litigation, Mr. Hubard moved that Council
discuss the matter of existing litigation in Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
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STREETS AHD ALLEYS: A petition signed by seventeen residents of Harming Road, N,
requestin8 repairs to said road, vas before Council.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hrs. Elsie Stafford, 2302 Howard Avenue, N. E.~ and Ms. Hazel Jones, representing the
Northeast Neighborhood Alliance~ spoke in support of the request for improvements.
Mr. Garland moved that the petition be referred to the City Hanager for study, report
and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. James M. Turner, Jr., Attorney, representing
Fulton Motor Company, Incorporated, and Carmac Realty Corporation, requesting that a certain
alleyway extending from 14th Street to 15th Street, N. W., running through Block 10, Hyde Park
Land Company Map, be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment of viewers in
connection with the application:
(#23752) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any three of
whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Fulton Motor Company, Inc. and
Carmac Realty Company to permanently vacate, discontinue and close that certain alleyway extending
from 14th Street to 15th Street running through Block 10, according to the Hyde Park Land Company
Map, more particularly described hereinafter; and referring the proposal to the City Planning
Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
Mr. Hubard moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimousl~
adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. C. L. Kinder, Jr., Attorney, representing
K. D. M. Associates and Garden City Baptist Church, requesting that a portion of Hillview Avenue,
S. E., extending in an easterly direction from Garden City Boulevard, S. E., 239.23 feet, be
vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution appointing viewers in connection with the
application:
(#23753) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any three of
whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of K.D.M. Associates and Garden City
Baptist Church, to permanently vacate, discontinue and close a portion of Hillview Avenue, S. g.,
extending in an easterly direction from Garden City Boulevard, S. E., 239.23 feet, and referring
the proposal to the City Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
Mr. Hubard moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Co~ission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unani-
mously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
GRANTS-REHABILITATION CENTERS: The City Manager submitted a written report in connectio~
with the Crisis Intervention/Runaway House proposed to be located at 836 Campbell Avenue, S. W.
He advised of a communication from Ms. Eleanor V. Dye, Group Home Specialist, and William G.
Waters, Regional V Coordinator for the Department of Corrections, advising the City that they
were requesting the Division of Youth Services to recommend to the State Board of Corrections
that funding and support for the Crisis Intervention/Runaway Facility be withdrawn if the facility
is not operational by September 1, 1977 (this is the federal funding deadline which requires the
facility to be operational if federal funds are to be provided). He said that this deadline
places an undue burden upon the City if the site for this facility is changed, that the selection
of an alternate site would require another public hearing on the new site as well as the probable
need for numerous expensive modifications or repairs to comply with minimum State Building Code
and Department of Correction standards. He noted that use of the former Alcoholic Half-Way House
at 836 Campbell Avenue as the new Crisis Intervention/Runaway House eliminates these problems
since that facility already complies with state requirements. He strongly recommended that
Council consider these points and make an immediate decision to provide this facility as proposed
by the Juvenile Court administrators and ~he Juvenile Detention Facilities Study Committee.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. H. Heywood Fralin, Attorney, appeared before Council and read a prepared statement
in support of locating the facility at 836 Campbell Avenue, S. H., stating that if Council desires
to use the $125,000 available funds to provide the youth of this city with a Crisis Group Home,
there is no question that the facility at 836 Campbell Avenue provides the best possible place
for this service. The property meets all zoning requirements and will continue to be used as a
group home, whether it is a runaway home for children, a halfway house for alcoholic men or a
home for abused women. He noted that this City has a pressing need for a runaway facility and it
would be a shame to lose such a desirable facility for such a worthwhile program and he recommended
that Council approve the project at this meeting.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. C. A. Hubbard, property owner on Campbell Avenue, S. W., in close proximity to the
property in question, appeared before Council in opposition to the proposed location of the Center
and stated that he is concerned with the apparent belief that in a City the size of Roanoke,
there is no other location available and he does not feel that adequate effort has been put forth
to find another such location. He again called attention to the fact that if this facility is
allowed to locate in the former Halfway House, it will be within approximately 320 feet of another
such facility. He urged that Council carefully consider the wishes of the residents and requested
that the facility be located elsewhere.
Mr. Grove, Chairman of the Juvenile Detention Facilities Study Committee, advised that
there are many points which make the facility on Campbell Avenue an appropriate place to locate
the Crisis Intervention/Runaway House. He said he could understand Mr. Hubbard's position and he
hopes that in a very short period of time any fears he may have will be eliminated because he
does not feel the Juvenile authorities would allow any operation other than a very efficient and
well run shelter. He noted that there will be fifteen juveniles with a supervisory staff of eight
and it seems almost impossible to think that there would be disciplinary problems under those
conditions. He said he does not feel that placing the house in this location will be a deterrent
in any way to the neighbors and for that reason offered the following Resolution:
(#23754) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance, execution, and filing of the "Special
Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with the Division of 3ustice and Crime Prevention for an
action grant of Federal funds for funding of a Crisis Intervention/Runaway House for the Juvenile
and Domestic Relations District Courts of the 23rd Judicial District.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
.Mayor Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $125,421.00 to
Crisis Intervention/Runaway House under the 1977-78 Grant Program Account:
(#23755) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Account, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,124.34 to Local
Cash Match under Section #0705, "Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court," of the 1977-78
budget:
(#23756) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #0705, "Juvenile and Domestic
Relations District Court," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
Mr. Hubard moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure
authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement for the use of the property at 836
Campbell Avenue, S. W., for a Crisis Intervention/Runaway House. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-GENERAL DISTRICT COURT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
an appropriation of $485.00 to Office Furniture and Equipment under Section #0703, "General
District Court," of the 1977-78 budget, to provide funds for the purchase of two calculators
under State Grant No. 76-A4145.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Hubard offered the folloving emergency Ordinance appropriating the requested funds:
(#23757) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #0703, "General District Court,"
of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providin$ for an emersency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Hayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-SALE OF PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting
an appropriation of $38,000.00 to the appropriate account to provide funds for the purchase of
certain property adjacent to the Crystal Spring Elementary School, pursuant to Ordinance No.
23750.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $38,000.00 to Land
Adjacent to Crystal Spring School under Section #1855, "Transfers to Capital Project Fund," of
the 1977-78 budget:
(#23758) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordatn Section #1855, "Transfers to Capital
Projects Fund," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
GRANTS-JAIL-SHERIFF: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authoriza-
tion for acceptance of an approved grant in the amount of $6,000.00 to provide funding to purchase
basic medical equipment for use of the paramedics in the City Jail and that funds be appropriated
therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $6,000.00 to Other
Equipment under the Jail Medical Program, and transferring $300.00 from Materials and Supplies to
Local Cash Match under Section #0714, "Sheriff," of the 1977-78 Grant Program Account and the
1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance:
(#23759) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant
Program Account, and Section #0714, "Sheriff," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providi~
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance, execution and
filing of the grant:
(#23760) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special
Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with the Division of Justice and Crime Prevention for an
action grant of Federal funds to provide funding for the purchase of basic medical equipment for
uae by the paramedics in the City's jail.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-GRANTS-LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted a written report advising of a
request of the Roanoke Public Library Board for Council's express written approval to the State
Librarian for expenditure of State and Federal grants-in-aid by the Library for fiscal year 1977-
78, and that the amounts allocated by the State Library Board be appropriated to certain stated
accounts.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(t23761) A RESOLUTION expressin~ the Council's approval for the expenditure of certain
State and Federal grants-in-aid by the Roanoke Public Library for fiscal year 1977-1978, and
authorizing the execution of certain grant agreements.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,421.00 to Books
and Publications under Materials and Supplies, and $580.00 to Other Equipment under Capital
Outlay of Section #1585, "Libraries," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23762) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1585, "Libraries," of the 1977-78
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
execution of Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Lanford Brothers Company, Incorporated, for
replacement of the Garden City Sewer Interceptor, in the amount of $10,000.00, for necessary
additional work and a 30-day time extension, and that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance approving issuance of the change
order:
(#23763) AN ORDINANCE approving issuance of Change Order No. 1 to the City's contract
with Lanford Brothers Company, Incorporated, for construction of the Garden City Boulevard sanitary
sewer replacement, to provide for certain changes in the work to be performed resulting in an
increase of the contract amount; to provide for an extension of time for completion of the work;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor - 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $10,000.00 from Sewer
Lateral Replacements to Garden City Sanitary Sewer under Capital Projects Fund of Section #1855,
"Transfers to Other Funds," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23764) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1855, "Transfers to Other Funds,"
of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
SALE OF PROPERTY-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report recom~endi~
sale of two certain parcels of land to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation
needed for the 24th Street Highway Project, for the sum of $7,155.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23765) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the City's sale of two parcels of land
situate in the City of Roanoke, on Melrose Avenue, N. W., and being portions of those properties
hearing Official Nos. 2420201 and 2420202, for a consideration of $7,155.00, upon certain terms
and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Nayor Taylor ...........................................................................
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY: The City Hanager submitted a written
report advisin8 of the need to close one piece of property authorized for transfer to Evaulel
Foursquare Gospel Church as it remains desiinated as street rliht of way in the vicinity of
Bullitt Avenue, S. E.
(For full text, see report o~ file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report, that the matter be referred to the
City Attorney for preparation of the necessary legal documents and to the City Planning Com~ission
for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and
unanimously adopted.
LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with the request
of the Roanoke Public Library Board for development of preliminary layout and cost estimate for
an addition to the Main Library.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted,
DONATIONS: As previously requested by the Council, the City Manager submitted a written
report in connection with establishing a policy with respect to the City's acceptance of gifts,
recommending that Council adopt an Ordinance which would authorize the City Manager to accept or
reject any gift, grant, devise or bequest which has a declared value of $5,000 or less, that
those gifts having a value in excess of $5,000 would be either accepted or rejected by City
Council, and in the acceptance or rejection of gifts of an artistic nature, the City Manager will
consult with the Roanoke City Arts Commission to determine the appropriateness of the gift.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the proposed policy and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#23766) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Title II, Administration, of the Code
of the City of Roanoke, (1956), as amended, by adding a new Chapter numbered 18, consisting of
sections 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, establishing a policy for the City of Roanoke with respect to gifts,
grants, devises, and bequests, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
EASEMENTS-WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
execution of the appropriate deed granting a 20 foot roadway easement, approximately 135 feet in
length, from Virginia State Route 635 across city owned property in the Beaver Dam watershed to
property presently owned by Mrs. Carol L. Fielder.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23767) AN ORDINANCE providing for the sale and conveyance of a perpetual right-of-way
and easement over property of the City in the Blue Ridge Magisterial District of Bedford County,
more particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Yaubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-GRANTS-PLANNING: The City Manager submitted a written report
requesting authorization to execute a contract for services by and between the City and the City
of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority under the 1977-78 Community Development Program.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing execution of the agreement
(#23768) AN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of a written agreement with City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority relating to the performance of certain Community Development
program activities undertaken by the City in its application/Grant No. B-77-MC-51-O020 under the
Community Development Act; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
POLICE DEPARTMERT-FIRE DEPARTMENT-CIVIL DEFENSE: The City Manager submitted a written
report on the status of emerEency services.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
On behalf of the Council, the Mayor commended Messrs. William A. Hewitt, Director of
Administration and Public Safety; Carl C. Holt, Chief of the Fire Department; M. David Hooper,
Superintendent of Police; and Warren E. Trent, Emergency Services Coordinator.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
CETA-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with a recommenda.
tion of Mr. George E. Franklin that the City reaffirm its commitment to the Consortium concept
and that all funds not used be identified by the City and put back into the Consortium general
funding pattern for use of other agencies, advising that at this time the total allocation for
CETA Title II and Title VI grants have not been received from the Department of Labor; however,
it is anticipated that the final approval of grant modification to the Economic Stimulus Package
will be received not later than September 1, 1977, and at such time as that information is availabl,
the administration initially plans to return $120,000 from its Title VI Economic Stimulus Grant
to the Consortium, in accordance with Section 3 of the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement
between the Roanoke Consortium and the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
COUNCIL: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
with the members of Council to discuss a real estate matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
ANNEXATION: The City Attorney submitted a written report advising that on July 15,
1977, Judge Lawrence L. Koontz entered an Order in the Circuit Court relocating the boundary line
between the City of Roanoke and the City of Salem, resolving the Catlett Drive request.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report he received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. Harry F. Bosen, Jr., Attorney, representing
the Catlett Drive Association, extending appreciation for the cooperation, assistance and courteous
ness shown in resolving the Catlett Drive matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubm~n moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATIONCITY GOVERNMENT: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting
a draft of a letter discussing House Document No. 17 which it is proposed that the City forward
to the Virginia Municipal League and our members of the General Assembly.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
AUDITORIUM-COLISEUM: As previously requested by the Council, the City Attorney submitted
a written report relative to the contract with the International Alliance of Theatrical and Stage
Employees, advising that because the City has the general authority to enter into contracts and
operate and manage a civic center, the contract with I.A.T.S.E. is a valid exercise of power
possessed by the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Taubman further moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper
measure authorizing the City Manager to enter into a new contract with I.A.T.S.E. for the period
July 1, 1977, to June 30, 1978. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
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COUNCIL: The City Attorney submitted a ~itten report requestinE an Executive Session
with the members of Council to discuss a matter of pending litigation and a matter of potential
litigation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerkts Office.)
Hr. Hubardmoved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss matters of pending
and potential litigation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the follo~ing
vote:
AYES: Council members Bowies, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Nayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
LOANS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report requesting authorization to
negotiate for short term loans for operating expenses of the City for an amount not to exceed
$3,000,000.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
AUDITS-CIVIC CENTER-MUNICIPAL AUDITOR: The Municipal Auditor submitted a written report
on the City of Roanoke Civic Center Fund for the period June 30, 1977 and 1976.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that Council
grant the request of Messrs. V. T. Wright, St., Albert Mross and Randy Kingery, Trustees of
Evangel Foursquare Church, that that certain alley located between Sixth Street and Seventh
Street, S. E., running through Block 20, Belmont Land Company, said block situated between Bullitt
Avenue and Jamison Avenue, S. E., be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request at 7:30 p.m., Monday,
September 12, 1977 in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-STREETS AND ALLEYS: A report of the City Planning Commission
recommending that Council grant the request of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority that portions of Chestnut and McDowell Avenues between Fifth Street and Third Street,
the portion of Third Street between Chestnut and McDowell Avenues, and portions of certain alley-
ways located between Chestnut and McDowell Avenues, be vacated, discontinued and closed, was
before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
September
adopted.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request at 7:30 p.m., Monday,
12, 1977, in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A report of the City Planning Co~ission recommending that Council
grant the request of Cleopa Goode and Raeford L. Goode, that 3 1/2 Street, S. W., and two certain
alleyways in the immediate vicinity be vacated, discontinued and closed, and instructing the
Planning Commission staff to determine if the City was entitled to compensation for the right of
way of 3 1/2 Street, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Setpember
adopted.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request at 7:30 p.m., Monday,
12, 1977, in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
In this connection, the Planning Commission staff submitted a written report advising
that on a prima facie basis the City did not acquire the right of way of 3 1/2 Street, S. W., by
fee simple title and no compensation could accrue to the City.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A report of the City Planning Comission recommending that Council
grant the request of Mr. Bayard E. Harris that a portion of that certain alleyway extending from
Brandon Avenue, S. W., to Laburnum Avenue, running between Block 10, Lee-Hy Court, and Block 1,
Raleigh Court, be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request at 7:30 p.m., Monday,
September 12, 1977, in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A report of the City Planning Commission recmumending that Council
grant the request of James N. Kincanon, Jr., and Teresa C. Kincanon, that a certain 15 foot wide
alleyway approximately 124.3 feet in length, located and extending from the south liue of Windsor
Avenue, S. W., to another alleyway south of and approximately parallel to Windsor Avenue, be
vacated, discontinued and closed, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request at 7:30 p.m., Monday,
September 12, 1977, in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A report of the Hill Mountain Development Committee for fiscal
year 1976-77, recommending (1) that steps be taken immediately to enforce the 11 p.m., curfew in
order to help control vandalism, (2) that the Playhouse fire demonstrated the urgent need of
laying a larger water main to the mountaintop to replace the present small line, and (3) that
the Planning Department be directed, in consultation with the Com~ittee, to draw plans for restroom
facilities to be located on the mountaintop at s site to be determined during the coming year and
that this be included in the 1978-79 fiscal year budget, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed and that the recommendations be
referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
YOUTH COMMISSION: A report of the Youth Commission requesting that a member of Council
be appointed ss a member of the Youth Co~ission, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
With the concurrence of Council, the Mayor appointed V/ce-Mayor Elizabeth T. Bowles as
a Council representative to the Youth Commission.
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-PENSIONS: A report of the Board of Trustees, Employees'
System, submitting a Resolution honoring Mr. William R. Battle, for the time period in which he
served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System, for Council's
recommended adoption, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#23769) A RESOLUTION recognizing the services of WILLIAM R. BATTLE as Chairman of the
Board of Trustees of the City of Roanoke's Employees' Retirement System.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor----6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard not voting)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ITEMS PENDING: The City Clerk presented a list of items pending from June 21, 1976,
through July 25, 1977.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The
appear on the
study, report
City Clerk presented a memorandum calling attention to the following items which
pending list and which have been referred to the Roanoke City Arts Commission for
and recommendation to Council:
(I) Recommendation as to disposition of a portrait by Mr. Mike
Nuckoles of the late Mayor Roy L. Webber.
(2)
Communication from the Sister City Committee relative to a
suitable location for display of a framed silk scroll hand-
embroidered with a copy of the Declaration of Independence
from Wonju, Korea.
(3) Request of Mr. Edward E. Little to donate a series of 33
etchings of the Roanoke City Market and related subjects.
In view of the recommendation of the City Manager relative to the establishment of a policy for
the City's acceptance of gifts which was approved earlier in the meeting, she inquired if it is
the desire of Council that the above items be removed from the pending list and referred to the
City Manager for proper disposition.
Mr. Hubard moved that the list be received and filed and that the items referred to
above be removed from the pending list and referred to the City Manager for proper disposition.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
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CONSIDEgATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SALE OF PROPERTY-ROANOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITALS: Ordinance No. 23740 providing for the
sale and conveyance of a parcel of land located between Crystal Spring Avenue and Jefferson
Street, S. H., being a part of the property bearing Official Tax No. 1041002, havinE previously
been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Hr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and
final adoption:
(#23740) AN ORDINANCE providing for the sale and conveyance of a parcel of land located
between Crystal Spring Avenue and Jefferson Street, S. H., being a part of the property bearing
Official Tax No. 1041002.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance providing
for the City's acquisition of ten acres, more or less, and a twenty foot wide storm drain easement,
being a part of a 54 acre, more or less, tract of land, from Maury L. Strauss for the purchase
price of $185,000.00, be placed upon its first reading:
(#23770) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of 10 acres, more or less,
and a twenty (20) foot-wide storm drain easement, being a part of a 54 acre, more or less, tract
bearing Official Tax No. 6460101, in the City of Roanoke, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 5.
NAYS: Council member Hubard ................................................... 1. (Mr.
Taubman not voting)
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-PUBLIC WORKS-CITY EMPLOYEES: Council having instructed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure establishing a pay rate and range for two code positions for the
Directorate of Public Works, viz: Work Coordinator - Estimator, and Security - Custodian, he
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23771) AN ORDINANCE to amend Ordinance No. 22330 and Ordinance No. 23644, providing
a System of Pay Rates and Ranges for the employees of the City of Roanoke, by establishing a pay
rate and range for two (2) code positions for the Directorate of Public Works, providing the
step applicable to said positions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
In this connection, Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring
$2,873.00 from Contingency Reserve under Section #1880, "Contingencies", to Personal Services
under Section #1601, "Director of Public Works", of the 1977-78 budget, to provide adequate funds
for the positions:
(#23772) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriatio
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................
TAXES: Council having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure
providing for an exemption from real property taxes for certain permanently and totally disabled
persons, and establishing a procedure for determining eligibility for exemption and a penalty for
making false statements, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#23773) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining §15, Exemption of certain taxes on
property of certain elderly persons, of Chapter 1, Current Taxes, of Title VI, Taxation, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, so as to provide for an exemption from real
property taxes for certain permanently and totally disabled persons; to establish a procedure for
determining eligibility for exemption; to establish a penalty for making false statements; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hts. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ ?.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
STADIUM-YOUTH CO~4ISSION: Council having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure waiving rental fees and certain other fees and charges for the use of Victory
Stadium by the Youth Co--,ission for their August 11, 1977 dance, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#23774) A RESOLUTION waiving rental fees and certain other fees and charges for the
use of Victory Stadium by the Mayor's Youth Commission for the Youth Commission's August 11, 1977
dance.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
TAXES-LICENSES: Council having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure
in connection with the new decal issuance procedure proposed to Council on July 25, 1977, he
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance deleting the
provision for a Bicentennial decal, providing for new time periods when old and new license
number plates, tags or decals may be used, providing for a new expiration date for such licenses
and a new time period for annual purchase of new licenses:
(#23775) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain ~ 29, Same-Issuance of plate, tag or
decal, §31, Same-Period for which plates, tags or decals may be used, and ~35, Same-Expiration;
renewal, of Chapter 1, Traffic Code, of Title XVIII, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of
the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, so as to delete the provision for a Bicentennial decal;
to provide for new time periods when old and new license number plates, tags or decals may be
used; to provide for a new expiration date for such licenses and a new time period for annual
purchase of new licenses; and to provide for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance providing a new date for the
payment of tangible personal property taxes; a new date for incurring a penalty for late payment;
and a new date for payment of tangible personal property taxes of public service corporations:
(#23776) AN QRDINANCE to amend and reordain ~ 5, When annual tangible personal property
taxes due and payable, ~ 5.1, When annual tangible personal property return to be filed; penalties
for failure to file; extensions, subsection (b) only of § 6, Penalties for failure to pay current
taxes; interest, and §10, Taxation of public service corporations, of Chapter 1, Current Taxes,
of Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, so as to provide a
new date for the payment of tangible personal property taxes; a new date for incurring a penalty
for late payment; a new date for payment of tangible personal property taxes of public service
corporations; and to provide for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the manner in
which checks and money orders tendered to the City should be made payable; and the effect of a
check's being not paid by the bank:
(#23777) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 9, The City Treasurer, of Title
II, Administration, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding a new section
to be numbered § 13 providing for the manner in which checks and money orders tendered to the
City should be made payable; the effect of a check's being not paid by the bank; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
BUDGET-INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION-CITY EMPLOYEES: In reference to the matter of providin8
sufficient funds to implement the new Affirmative Action Plan, Mr. Hubard offered the followin$
emergency Ordinance transferring $19,915.00 from Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Section
#0511, "Personnel Management", of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23778) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriatio~
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
TAXES-ASSESSOR: Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution expressing the concern of
City Council with the matter of real estate assessments and expressing the sense of Council that
the most fair and equitable methods of assessment be used:
(#23779) A RESOLUTION expressing the concern of City Council with the matter of real
estate assessments and expressing the sense of Council that the most fair and equitable methods
of assessment be used.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a pending
real estate matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a pending
legal matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
COMMITTEES-PENSIONS: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Board of Trustees,
Employees' Retirement System, due to the resignation of Mr. William R. Battle, for a term of four
years ending June 30, 1981, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Taubman placed in nomination the name of Mr. Thomas L. Robertson.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Robertson was elected as a member of the Board
of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, for a term of four years ending June 30, 1981, by the
following vote:
FOR MR. ROBERTSON: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ......................................... 7.
COMMITTEES-CELEBRATIONS: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Independence
Bicentennial Commission due to the resigmation of Mr. William B. Poff for a term of one year
ending June 30, 1978, and called for nom:.nations to fill the vacancy.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Mr. William K. Craft.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Craft was elected as a member of the Independence
Bicentennial Commission for a term of one year ending June 30, 1978, by the following vote:
FOR MR. CRAFT: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ................................................ 7.
COMMITTEES-ARTS COMMISSION: The Mayor advised of the expiration of the one year term
of Mr. Peter Wreden as a member of the Roanoke City Arts Commission on June 30, 1977, that Mr.
Wreden has declined to serve another term, and he requested that Mr. Thomas be responsible for
finding someone to fill the vacancy.
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AYES: Council members Bovles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Hayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
BUDGET-INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION-CITY EHPLOYEES: In reference to the matter of providing
sufficient funds to implement the new Affirmative Action Plan, Mr. Hubard offered the follo~ing
emergency Ordinance transferring $19,915.00 from Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Section
#0511, "Personnel Management", of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23778) ~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor 7
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
TAXES-ASSESSOR: Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution expressing the concern of
City Council with the matter of real estate assessments and expressing the sense of Council that
the most fair and equitable methods of assessment be used:
(#23779) A RESOLUTION expressing the concern of City Council with the matter of real
estate assessments and expressing the sense of Council that the most fair and equitable methods
of assessment be used.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a pending
real estate matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a pending
legal matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................
COMMITTEES-PENSIONS: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Board of Trustees,
Employees' Retirement System, due to the resignation of Mr. William R. Battle, for a term of four
years ending June 30, 1981~ and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Taubman placed in nomination the name of Mr. Thomas L. Robertson.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Robertson was elected as a member of the Board
of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, for a term of four years ending June 30, 1981, by the
following vote:
FOR MR. ROBERTSON: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ......................................... 7.
COMMITTEES-CELEBRATIONS: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Independence
Bicentennial Commission due to the resignation of Mr. William B. Poff for a term of one year
ending June 30, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Mr. William K. Craft.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Craft was elected as a member of the Independence
Bicentennial Commission for a term of one year ending June 30, 1978, by the following vote:
FOR MR. CRAFT: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ................................................ 7.
COMMITTEES-ARTS COMMISSION: The Mayor advised of the expiration of the one year term
of Mr. Peter Wreden as a member of the Roanoke City Arts Commission on June 30, 1977, that Mr.
Wreden has declined to serve another term, and he requested that Mr. Thomas be responsible for
finding someone to fill the vacancy.
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COI~fITTEBS-HUI~2~ RESOURCES COI~IITTEE: The Mayor advised that the one year term of Miss
Bernice F. Jones as a member of the Human Resources Co-~tttee expired on June 30, 1977, and
called for nominations to the fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Miss Bernice F. Jones.
There being no further nominations, Miss Jones was reelected as a member of the ~,,~oa
Resources Com~ittee for a one year term ending June 30, 1978, by the following vote:
FOR MISS JONES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ................................................... 7.
C0HHITTEES-HUMAN RESOURCES COMHIT~EE: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy
on the Human Resources Committee created by the resignation of Mr. Frank H. Mays for a term
ending June 30, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Jean S. Showalter.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Showalter was elected as a member of the Human
Resources Committee for a term of one year ending June 30, 1978, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. SHOWALTER: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ............................. 7.
COMMITTEES-CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The
Mayor noted that the one year terms of Messrs. M. David Hooper and Dennis Montgomery as members
of the Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention and Social Development expired on June 30, 1977,
that Mr. Hooper has declined to serve another term and called for nominations to fill the vacancies
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. Dennis Montgomery.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Montgomery was reelected as a member of the
Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention and Social Development for a term of one year ending
June 30, 1978, by the following vote:
FOR MR. MONTGOMERY: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ......................................... 7.
The Mayor requested that Mr. Garland be responsible for finding someone to fill the
vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Hooper.
COMMITTEES-FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMITTEE: The Mayor noted that the one year
terms of Mrs. Hallie B. Albergotti, and Messrs. James Williams, Carlton E. Saul, Theron C. Garst
and Herbert Kurshan as members of the Fair Employment Practices Committee expired on June 30,
1977. He also noted that pursuant to Ordinance No. 23738, the Mayor is authorized to appoint the
Committee with the concurrence of Council; whereupon, he reappointed Mrs. Albergotti, and Messrs.
Saul, Williams, Garst and Kurshan for one year terms ending June 30, 1978.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the Mayor's reappoiutment of the Fair Employment
Practices Committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
COMMITTEES-CITIZENS' BLUE RIBBON LONG-RANGE PLANNING AND GOAL SETTING COMMITTEE:
The Mayor advised of a vacancy on the Citizens' Blue Ribbon Long-Range Planning and Goal Setting
Committee created by the resignation of Mr. Paul C. Buford and requested that Mr. Grove be
responsible for finding someone to fill the vacancy.
COMMITTEES-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Mayor noted that there are two vacancies on the
Fair Housing Board due to the resignations of Father Michael S. Schmted for a term ending March
31, 1980, and Mr. Joseph M. Francis for a term ending March 31, 1979, and called for nominations
to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. William O. Lavin.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Mr. Richard P. White.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Lavin was elected to fill the unexpired term of
Father Michael S. Schmied, resigned, ending March 31, 1980, and Mr. White was elected to fill the
unexpired term of Mr. Joseph M. Francis, resigned, ending March 31, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. LAVIN AND WHITE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor .................................... 7.
COMMITTEES-REFUSE COLLECTION: The Mayor advised that the term of Mr. Joel M. Schlanger
as a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management Board expired on July 31, 1977,
and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. Joel M. Schlanger.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Schlanger was reelected as a member of the
Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management Board for a term of four years ending July 31,
1981, by the following vote:
FORMR. SCHLANGER: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................... 7.
COMMITTEES-CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The
Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention and Social
Development created by the resignation of Mr. Carlton E. Saul for a one year term ending June 30,
1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Taubman placed in nomination the name of Mr. Robert V. BeCraft.
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It appearing that Mr. BeCraft does not reside in the City of Roanoke, Mr. Taubman moved
that the City residency requirement be waived in this instance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
Mr. BeCraft was then elected as a member of the Citizens* Task Force for Crime Prevention
and Social Development for a term of one year ending June 30, 1978, by the following vote:
FOR HR. BECRAFT: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas
and Hayor Taylor .......................................................... 7.
PENSIONS: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Clarence H. Tyree has qualified as a member
of the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, for a term of one year ending June 30,
1978.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: The City Clerk reported that Messrs. Joseph K. Ingram and Daniel E. Wooldridge
have qualified as members of the Roanoke City School Board for terms of three years each ending
June 30, 1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
LIBRARIES: The City Clerk reported that Mrs. Constance J. Hamlar has qualified as a
member of the Roanoke Public Library Board for a term of three years ending June 30, 1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
PERSONNEL: The City Clerk reported that Messrs. William E. Burroughs and Frederick L.
Bulbin have qualified as members of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for terms
of three years each ending June 30, 1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Claude N. Smith has qualified as a member of
the Airport Advisory Commission for a term of four years ending June 30, 1981.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
REFUSE COLLECTION: Mr. Sydnor W. Brizendine, representing the Democratic Committee,
and Mrs. Marjorie S. Seymour, representing the Republican Committee, appeared before Council in
regard to a questionnaire which appeared in a local newspaper and was sponsored jointly by the
Democratic and Republican Parties, in which citizens were urged to send in their reaction to the
matter of curbside refuse collection. Mrs. Seymour said the main thrust of what most everyone
said is basically that their taxes have gone up through reassessment and now Council is talking
about curtailing services, only to find a budget surplus.
Mr. Brizendine said he received 1,346 responses and of those responses, only five
persons agreed with curbside refuse collection. He said another concern is the fact that 40 - 50
jobs will be lost.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Garland moved that Council approve Recommendation
No. 9 contained in the Mayor's "State of the City" address under date of August 8, 1977, relative
to the abandonment of curbside refuse collection, and that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare the proper measure rescinding Ordinance No. 23723 adopted on Monday, July 25, 1977, which
was to take effect on October 1, 1977. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas.
Mr. Hubard raised question that since the matter was not on the agenda if, under
parliamentary rules, it could be brought up at this time; whereupon, be offered a procedural
motion to support the main motion that Council, at its present session, consider the Mayor's
"State of the City" address. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
Each member of Council spoke briefly in reference to the matter of curbside refuse
collection.
Messrs. Garland and Thomas then resubmitted their main motion and it was adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: Council member Hubard ......................................................... 1.
Mr. Hubard said his negative vote was cast because he feels this is a matter which is
under the jurisdiction of the City Manager.
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts requested that the record be set straight in regard to a
statement which was made earlier in the meeting that the Mayor was elected by a certain section
of the City. He said the Mayor was elected by many citizens and not Just citizens from one
segment of the City. Secondly, in reference to the questionnaires on curbside refuse collection,
he said the "thinking" persons, who are a minority in this City, are saying it is rather strange
that this kind of outcry does not come when there is conflict between the State and the City
over the taxing question which is far deeper than the issue of garbage collection. He said it is
rather strange that there is not a cry coming from all the citizens and both political parties
when it comes down to certain federal projects in the City of Roanoke and he cited the Gainsboro
Redevelopment Project and its slowness as an example. He noted that it is rather stange when
there is no cry for the need of continued housing for senior citizens in this City which will be
grossly needed within the next five years. He said the garbage issue was an emotional one and
perhaps both Parties took it in a political framework.
Mr. Luther Twist, 2536 Winifred Drive, appeared before Council and read a prepared
statement challenging Council to appoint a Citizens' Committee comprised of citizens knowledgeable
in appraisals and others in computer programs to investigate the procedures and the computer
program in use by the City Assessor's Office, the purpose being to validate those procedures or
make recommendations for improving same; and further that Council have the intestinal fortitude
to offer and pass a Resolution freezing annexed area reassessments until the PSAmatter is
resolved and plans are made to improve service to the annexed areas.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council take the following actions in regard to Recom~nendations
1, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 contained in the Mayor's "State of the City" address:
(1) That Council reaffirm its commitment to our neighbors
to supply them with water in their time of need.
(4)
Request the City Manager to explore the feasibility of
establishing a Skateboard Center through the use of
Community Development Block Grant funds.
(5)
Request the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure
appropriating $1,000 to the Roanoke Sister City Committee
for fiscal year 1977-78 from Account No. 101, "Council".
(6)
Request the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure
providing for $50,000 to be used to underwrite the ini-
tial cost of establishing a microfilm center and purchas-
ing equipment.
(7)
Refer to the Director of Finance and the City Attorney
for study and report the question of changing the col-
lection year for real estate taxes to coincide with the
fiscal year, July 1 to June 30.
(8)
Refer the policy allowed by Section 58-778 of the Code of
Virginia pertaining to biennial general reassessments and
reassess all real peroprty once every two years to the
City Attorney for study and report as to the legal rami-
fications and preparation of the proper measure and to the
Director of Finance for study and report as to its effect.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
In regard to Recommendations 2, 3 and 10 contained in the Mayor's "State of the City"
address, Mr. Taubman moved that they be referred to Council at its Financial and Planning Session
on Monday, September 19, 1977, for consideration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and
unanimously adopted. With reference to Recommendation 10, the Mayor requested that the City
Manager be prepared to submit his co~ents to Council.
COUNCIL: The Mayor requested that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a
personnel matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor.
seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
At this point, the Mayor then declared the meeting recessed.
At 1:18 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 1977, the Council reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding
and all members present.
TAXES: Mr. Taubman offered the following Resolution setting a public hearing for 2:00
p.m., Monday, September 26, 1977, in the Council Chamber, pursuant to Section 58-785.1 of the
Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, relating to real estate taxes estimated to be collected
during the tax year 1977:
(#23780) A RESOLUTION setting a public hearing pursuant to § 58-785.1 of the Code of
Virginia (1950) as amended, relating to real estate taxes estimated to be collected during the
tax year 1977.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
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Hr, Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion vas seconded by Hr. Grove
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taub~n, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
There bei~ no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, August 22, 1977.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Mmnicipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, August 22, 1977, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, withMayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................................. 6.
ABSENT: Council member William S. Rubard ............................................. 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Byron E. Haner, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Joseph E. French,
Associate Minister, Raleigh Court United Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the special meeting held on Monday, August 8, 1977;
and the regular meeting held on Monday, August 8, 1977, having been furnished each member of
Council, on motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
CIVIC CENTER: Mr. Frank C. Martin, Jr., Chairman of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission
appeared before the body and presented a report of the Comm~ission recommending that Council adopt
an Ordinance authorizing execution of a contract between the City of Roanoke and APCOA, Inco~
for operation of a parking concession at the Roanoke Civic Center, pursuant to details of the
bid.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report concurring in the
recommendation of the Civic Center Co~ission.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered an emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of APCOA, Incorporated.
The adoption of the Ordinance was seconded by Mrs. Bowles.
Question arose as to the net income that would come to the city based upon 100,000 cars
per year at a fee of $.50 per car; whereupon, Mr. Martin advised that after expenses have been
paid, the minimum is estimated to be in the area of $25,000 - $30,000 and it is hoped, through
efficient operation, that this could be increased over the years.
In reference to events in which the parking fee would not apply, Mr. Martin said it
would apply to every event; however, the Civic Center Commission will have authority to waive the
fee when it is in the best interest of the City to do so.
Mr. David Hart, Attorney, representing Allright Parking Company, Incorporated, and
its affiliate J & S Parking Company, appeared before Council and urged that the bid of APCOA he
rejected due to a bizarre set of circumstances involving his client. He said bids were initially
advertised for June 7, 1977 at 2:00 p.m. His client was prepared to submit a bid at that time;
however, they received a telephone call advising that APCOA had written a letter requesting an
extension of time in which to submit their bid and they had also asked questions which his clients
were advised might affect their bid and they were further advised that if a single bid was sub-
mitted, it probably would not be accepted, and based upon that information, his client did not
submit its bid. A new time was set for June 22, 1977, at 10:00 a.m., for the opening of bids in
Room 457 of the Municipal Building. On June 22, his client became involved in a bizarre set of
circumstances, in that their bookkeeper, who was to have had their check certified to accompany
their bid, suffered a heart attack and was unable to perform his duties. His client then proceeded
to get the check certified and arrived at the Municipal Building in the midst of a power failure,
walked to the fourth floor, was redirected to the third floor where the bids were being opened
and arrived some ten or twelve minutes past 10:00 a.m. Prior to that time, another employee of
J & S had been in the bid opening room and urged city officials to delay opening of the bids
until the J & S bid arrived but was refused, and the APCOA bid was the only bid submitted, opened
and approved by the Commission. He said this is rather significant in view of the fact that his cl
had previously been told by the Assistant City Manager that a single bid most probably would not
be accepted, and also in view of the fact that a two week extension had been given to the success-
ful bidder. He said his client has now reviewed the bid of APCOA and is convinced that had its
bid been received, it would have bean the successful bid. He urged that Council reject the bid
of APCOA, Incorporated, and readvertise for new bids.
Mr. Richard F. Pence, Attorney, representing APCOA, Incorporated, elaboratmd on some of
the remarks made by Mr. Hart, advising that he recalled no one coming to the bid opening room
stating that any other bid was on the way or that there should be any delay in the bid opening.
He said the committee waited some ten to fifteen minutes past the deadline for receipt of bids to
see if any other bids would be submitted and at approximately 10:15 a.m., the representative
from J & S came to the meeting. He said by that time they had opened the bid of APCOA and referred
it to a committee for evaluation and they feel that under normal bidding procedure, this was a
proper course of events on the part of both the committee and the city. He noted that J & S had
exactly the same chance to bid as did anyone else and under the circumstances, the bid which was
received should be accepted.
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In regard to comments made by Mr. Hart, the Assistant City Hanager stated that the bid
specifications were properly advertised and copies were sent to various firms that had indicated
a preference in bidding. He said the day before bids were set to be received, he received a
letter from a potential bidder vith a set of ten or eleven questions that could not be ansvered
in time for all potential bidders to submit bids based upon the answers, and that being the
case, an addendum was aubmitted to all bidders advising them that the bid opening date had been
postponed two weeks and they were furnished with answers to the questions in order that they
might more satisfactorily compare the bids based on the questions raised, and a new time was set
for 10:00 a.m., on June 22. The cor~ittee waited five to ten minutes after i0:00 a.m., on June 22,
anticipating a second bid. No further bids were received and the Com~ittee proceeded to open
the one bid. After they had opened the bid of APCOA, a representative of Allright Parking Company
arrived, apologized for being late, stated he did not have a bid and left. He said the committee
proceeded to revie~ the bid of APCOA, referred it to a subcommittee, the subcommittee had meetings
with APCOA, made recommendations to the Civic Center Cor~ission and the Civic Center Commission
has today made its recommendation to Council.
In reference to the legality of the proceedings, the City Attorney stated that he has
no reason to believe that the bid opening was not properly advertised, that extensions are not
unusual to assist the city in obtaining additional bids, and the place of the bid opening was well
knovm to all prospective bidders. He said to the best of his knowledge both the State Code and
the City Charter were properly followed.
Mr. J. P. Bradshaw, President of the Kiwanis Club, appeared before Council relative to
the non-profit organizations that use the Civic Center and requested that the fee not be imposed
upon occasions when there are very small attendees. He said on the other hand if paying the
$.50 will assure the attendees of a guaranteed parking place, they would be in support of such a
fee. He said he is speaking not only for the Kiwanis Club but any other organization that will
attract less than 1,000 people on any one occasion.
Mr. Garland proposed that the matter of paid parking at the Civic Center be tabled for
the following reasons: (1) the relatively small amount of money that would be generated to the
city, (2) it would create a nuisance to the public, and (3) it would be a deterent to the use
of the Roanoke Civic Center and might drive business to the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center.
Mr. Thomas offered a substitute motion that the bid of APCOA, Incorporated, be rejected,
and that the matter of paid parking at the Civic Center be referred back to the Roanoke Civic
Center Commission for study, report and re-evaluation to Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland.
In clarification, Mr. Thomas said when and if new bids are received Council should be
told how much is included in the budget for capital improvements, how much more can be anticipated
will be needea, what the procedure is in respect to raising the fee, and criteria for waiving the
fee for non-profit organizations.
The substitute motion was then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .... 4.
NAYS: Council members Bowles and Taubman ........................ 2.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
Mr. Taubman moved that the report of the City Manager be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
CIVIC CENTER-TAXES: Mr. Frank C. Martin, Jr., Chairman of the Roanoke Civic Center
Commission, appeared before Council and presented a report of the Commission recomm~ending the
adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the crediting of admission taxes from Civic Center ticket
sales as gross income of the Civic Center.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the recommendation be referred to the Municipal Auditor and the
Audit Co~ittee for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
CIVIC CENTER: Mr. Frank C. Martin, Jr., Chairman of the Roanoke Civic Center Com~ission,
appeared before Council and presented the 1977 Annual Report of the Commission.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Prior to taking official action on the report, Mr. Taubman moved that the City Manager
be requested to submit his comments in reference to the continuation of the Roanoke Civic Center
Commission, along with any recommended changes, by the regular meeting of Council on Monday,
September 12, 1977. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
TRAFFIC-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: Mr. Edwin C. Hall, Chairman, Pedestrian Improvement Task
Force, Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated, appeared before Council and presented plans for the
proposed Church Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project.
Mr. Hall also requested city participation in the following downtown pedestrian
improvements:
Do an overall pedestrian improvement concept plan to
relate future improvements to prototype block on
Church Avenue between Jefferson Street and First
Street, S. W., after the initial plan is paid for and
adopted by Church Avenue tenants and property owners
with final approval by the city.
(2)
That the City Engineering Department do construction
plans for prototype and future blocks, or that the
city pay Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern or some other
architect to do the plans.
(3) That the city pay for extension of the storm drains
and widening of the sidewalks.
(4)
That the city consider assessing abutting property
owners for improvements, as provided by Ordinance, and
ascertain if the assessments can be spread over five
or six years, or if revenue bonds can be sold locally
to lighten the load on property o~ners.
(5)
That the city agree to consider the elimination of the
bus stop in prototype block. Nearby stops on East
Church Avenue, Jefferson Street, Campbell Avenue or
Second Street, S. W., conld be used.
(For full text, see written material on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for study, report
and reconm~endation to Council at a meeting during the month of September. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted.
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Mr. Neal McMillian, OIC Job Developer, appeared
before Council and read a status report i~ reference to the Summer Clean-up Campaign sponsored
by Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley, advising that because of the Council's intereet,
concern and endorsement of the Clean-up Campaign, approximately 175 jobs were provided for 14 -
15 year olds.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the statement be received and filed with appreciation. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
REVENUE SHARING-HUMA~ RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Mr. Dennis Montgomery, representing the Ad
Hoc Committee of City Funded Human Services, appeared before Council and read a prepared statement
requesting that Council reinstate from the $1.8 million dollar surplus, the ten per cent reduction
in b,,mmn service funds. He presented a statement of support for the guidelines as submitted to
Council by the Human Resources Committee and also suggestions as to a possible process for
implementing the guidelines in an equitable and impartial manner.
(For full text, see written material on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the Director of Finance reported that the City of Roanoke has
been informed that it has received $100,000 less in Revenue Sharing funds than it originally
anticipated in preparing the fiscal year 1977-78 budget.
Mr. Grove moved that the matter be referred to the Human Resources Committee for
study, report and recommendation to Council at the earliest possible date. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMLrNICATIONS:
TAXES: A communication from Mr. Charles L. Landis requesting that the public hearing
scheduled for September 26, 1977, on the 1977 real estate taxes be held at 7:30 p.m., on said
date at the Roanoke Civic Center, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman stated that the public hearing is in the process of being advertised, that
advertising expenses in the approximate amount of $200.00 have been incurred and for that reason
moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
Mr. Garland offered a substitute motion that Council concur in the request of Mr.
Landis. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas.
Mrs. Curtis Moore and Mr. James G. Harvey urged that the public hearing be held at
7:30 p.m., at the Civic Center.
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts recommended that a procedure be established by Council
that all persons desiring to speak at the public hearing will be required to register their
names and addresses prior to the meeting and that only City of Roanoke residents will be allowed
to speak. He said he will not support any person in the City of Roanoke who uses the tax question
for political advantage.
The substitute motion was then lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland and Thomas ............... 3.
NAYS: Council members Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor .......... 3.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
Mr. Thomas inquired of the City Manager if he anticipates moving the 2:00 p.m., meeting
of Council on September 26, to the Roanoke Civic Center, whereupon, the City Attorney replied
that the only way in which this could be accomplished would be for the meeting to convene at
2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber and then move to reconvene at another location.
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BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting that
$345,432.00 be appropriated to Section #15600, "Emergency School Aid Act, Title VII", of the
1977-78 budget, one hundred per cent of expenditures to be reimbursed by Title VII, Emergency
School Aid Act funds, vas before Council.
(For full text, see com~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating the requested
funds:
(#23781) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #15600, "Schools -Emergency
School Aid Act, Title VII, "of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
SHERIFF-JAIL: A communication from Mr. Paul J. Puckett, Sheriff, recommending that a
letter be written to the Department of Corrections supporting a 4.8% salary increase for the paramed
in his office, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Director of Finance advised that the 4.8 per cent involves approving the state
supplement and it does not provide a 4.8 per cent increase to anyone since the paramedics have
already received the city across-the-board pay raise. It provides more money for the City of
Roanoke from the state supplement.
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Sheriff and that a
communication be written to Mr. C. W. Gibbs, Chief, Community Facilities Section, Division of
Adult Services, Department of Corrections, supporting the 4.8 per cent salary increase. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
LIBRARIES: A commmnication from Mrs. Jennifer J. Sibley, Deputy Clerk, Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors, advising of the appointment of a committee to represent Roanoke County to
negotiate with representatives of Roanoke City in establishing a regional library facility and
to report their recommendations back to both governing bodies, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
REGIONAL JAIL: A communication from Mr. William F. Clark, County Executive, advising
that the Board of County Supervisors took action authorizing architects to proceed with preparation
of plans for construction of a new County jail adjacent to the present County Courthouse in
Salem, said new jail facilities to be in cooperation with the City of Salem and Craig County,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman stated that in the absence of Councilman Hubard, who is Chairman of the
Jail Study Committee of the City of Roanoke, he would like to reiterate what Mr. Hubard has
indicated, and Council has concurred that the city's offers will remain open until such time as
the jail plans are completed, and the first brick is put into the ground, that the city continues
to feel that its offers will cost the citizens of the Valley substantially less money over the
next fifty years and moved that the communication be received and filed with regret. The motion
was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-STREETS AND ALLEYS: A comunication from Mr. James M. Turner,
Jr., Attorney, requesting that the public hearing scheduled for September 12, 1977, on the
request of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, that portions of Chestnut
and McDowell Avenues between Fifth and Third Streets, the portion of Third Street between Chestnut
and McDowell Avenues and portions of certain alleyways, be vacated, discontinued and closed, be
postponed until further notice, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
REFUSE COLLECTION: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with the
continuation of backyard refuse collection service and advising of certain necessary budget
adjustments if backyard refuse collection is continued.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas stated that he would like further information on the adjustments prior to
switching that much money around in the budget and moved that the Ordinance be referred back to
the City Manager for additional information. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
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Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 23711
and repealing certain sections of Chapter 3, Sanitary Regulations, Title XlII, Health, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, providing a method of collection of residential
garbage, refuse and other waste materials within the City of Roanoke:
(#23782) A~ oRDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 23711 adopted July 11, 1977, and ~mending
and reordaining Chapter 3, Sanitary Regulations, of Title XlII Health, of the Code of the City
of Roanoke (1956), aa amended, by repealing certain sections thereof and by adding certain new
sections thereto, providing for a method of collection of residential garbage, refuse and other
waste materials within the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
BUDGET-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting that a new
airport fund account be established for FAA Project 6-51-0045-07, in the amount of $185,000,
and that certain budget adjustments be made in connection therewith.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $9,250.00 from "Acquire
Land - Noise Abatement" to "Land Acquisition (F.A.A. Project 6-51-0045-07)"; and appropriating
$175,750.00 in new funds to "Land Acquisition (F.A.A. Project 6-51~0045-07)", of the 1977-78
Grant Program Account:
(#23783) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Account, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization to
execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Central Atlantic Contractors, Incorporated, for
grooving Runways 5-23 and 15-33 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, to provide for a
time extension of seven calendar days.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing issuance of the
change order:
(#23784) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Change Order No. 1 providing for a
7-day time extension to the City's contract with Central Atlantic Contractors, Inc., dated June
2, 1977, for grooving of Runways 5-23 and 15-33 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field,
under ADAP Project No. 8-51-0045-06, Contract II, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
REGIONAL JAIL: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization
to execute Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Tandy Construction Company to provide for an
open motor unit for the air conditioning chiller unit for the city jail.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing issuance of the
change order:
(#23785) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 2, to
the City's contract with Tandy Construction Company, dated July 6, 1977, for construction of a
new jail facility, authorized by Ordinance No. 23702; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None .......................... O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report advising of a public auction
for sale of certain surplus tangible personal property, and that sealed bids were received for
the sale of one crawler type tractor and one pan.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Taubman and adopted.
C.E.T.A.: The Clty Manager submitted a written report transmitting the updated agreement
for the Roanoke Consortium for Manpower Services, recomending authorization to sign said agreement
to meet the short term deadline.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the City of Roanoke's
execution of the amendment to the agreement:
(#23786) Ali ORDINANCE authorizing the City of Roanoke's execution of an amendment to
the agreement heretofore entered into by and between the City of Roanoke and other governmental
subdivisions of the Fifth Planning District, in Virginia, relating to Planning and Operation of
Manpower Services under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act of 1973; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
CIVIL DEFENSE: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting that an appropriate
Resolution be adopted requesting the locality to be declared a disaster area due to the drought,
so that farmers can receive assistance in purchasing feed for their livestock.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(#23787) A RESOLUTION requesting the Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia to
declare the City of Roanoke a drought disaster area.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with
proposed State and Local Hospitalization Plan Agreements which provide hospitalization and out
treatment for indigent persons for the period of July 1, 1977, to June 30, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the contracts
to be entered into:
(#23788) AN ORDINANCE authorizing certain contracts to be entered into with certain
hospitals to provide hospitalization and treatment of indigent or medically indigent patients;
fixing certain rates to be paid for such services during Fiscal Year 1977-1978; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
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COMPLAINTS-PARKS AltD PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with Council's request that enforcement action be strengthened with regard to use of
skateboards on public streets and that the feasibility of designating areas where skateboarding
may be safely permitted be examined.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and, at the appropriate time,
request the City Manager to consider the Mayor's recommendation contained in his "State of the
City" address for the establishment of a Skateboard Center through the use of Community Development
Block Grant Funds. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted,
BUSES: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with the application
of Greater Roanoke Transit Company, doing business as Valley Metro, for a Certificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity, recommending that Council establish the next meeting date (September
6, 1977) as a time to receive written comments from interested parties who might object to the
issuance of said certificate.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted.
CIRCUIT COURT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that all
secretaries for the 23rd Judicial Circuit Court be placed in the city budget at the same grade.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and that the matter be referred to
the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report seeking authorization to
grant certain law enforcement powers to the Fire Marshal and Fire Inspectors.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
BUILDINGS: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with the condemnation
and demolition activities of the Building Department from December 1, 1976, through June 30,
1977.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
STREETS ~ ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation the request of Fulton Motor Company, Incorporated, and Carmac Realty
Corporation, that a certain alleyway extending from 14th Street to 15th Street, N. W., running
through Block 10, Hyde Park Land Company Map, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the City
Planning Co~ission submitted a written report recommending that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request at 7:30 p.m., Monday,
September 12, 1977, in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation the request of K.D.M. Associates and Garden City Baptist Church that a
portion of Hillview Avenue, S. E., extending in an easterly direction from Garden City Boulevard,
S. E., 239.23 feet, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the City Planning Commission submitted a
written report recommending that the request be granted, subject to recordation of a subdivision
plat dedicating sufficient right of way to resolve the deadend problems associated with the
r-m~inder of Hillview Avenue and Troxell Road, S. E.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request at 7:30 p.m., Monday,
September 12, 1977, in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
a written
of way of
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY: The City Planning Commission submitted
report recommending that the request of the City of Roanoke that a portion of the right
Bullitt Avenue, S. E., be vacated, discontinued and closed, be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment of viewers:
(#23789) A RESOLUTION initiating and providing for the permanent closing, vacating,
discontinuing and abandonment of a certain portion of the right-of-way for Bullitt Avenue, S. E.,
located at the intersection of Jamison Avenue, S. E., 6th Street, S. E., and Bullitt Avenue, S.
E., in the City, as shown on Official Map No. 401 as a parcel of land belonging to the City of
Roanoke; and appointing viewers to view said street right-of-way.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council mombers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
RADIO-TELEVISION: The City Clerk submitted a written report advising of receipt of an
application of Roanoke Valley Cablevtsiou, Incorporated, for certificate of compliance, and that
the application will be kept on file in her office for public inspection.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The Director of Finance submitted a monthly statement of
expenditures for public welfare for the month ended July 30, 1977.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the statement be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taubman and adopted.
LOANS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting a Resolution
authorizing the Director of Finance to negotiate short-term loans in an amount not to exceed
$3,000,000, for the purpose of paying current expenses or debts of the city.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#23790) A RESOLUTION authorizing the negotiation of short-term loans for the purpose
of paying current expenses or debts of the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Nubard absent)
BUDGET: The Director of Finance submitted the monthly financial report for July, 1977.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
~trs. Bowles and adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report recommending four
changes in regard to School Board accounts, advising that since Council has directed the Roanoke
City School Board to provide the Director of Finance with a monthly report of receipts and
expenditures and that the report be monitored and submitted to Council pursuant to Resolution No.
23741, he is of the opinion that his office maintaining detailed records is of no value.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and that the matter be referred to
the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AIRPORT: The Airport Advisory Commission submitted a written report in connection with
counter space for rental car agencies at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, recommending
(1) that Council concur in the June 27, 1977 recommendations of the Commission, (2) that there
not be established any bidding procedures at this time, and (3) that there be no change in the
rental car environment at the Airport.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted.
Mr. Thomas moved that the question of whether or not there should be written leases for
the four rental car agencies at the Airport be referred to the Airport Advisory Commission and
the City Attorney for study, report and reco~endation to Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taubman and adopted.
AIRPORT: A report of the Airport Advisory Commission requesting that an appropriate
Resolution be adopted supporting Piedmont Airline's application to the Civil Aeronautics Board
to enter the Boston Air Transportation Market, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following Resolution:
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(#23791) A RESOLUTION supporting the application of Piedmont Aviation, Inc., to extend
its service from Roanok~ to Boston.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Hr. Taubmanmoved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None .................................
(Mr. Hubard absent)
AIRPORT: A report of the Airport Advisory Commission advising of the election of Mr.
Jack Smith, Chairman, Mr. Warner N. Dalhouse, Vice Chairman and Hiss Cris Beamer, Secretary,
for fiscal year 1977-78, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT-SEWERS AND STORH DRAINS-ANNEXATION: The Water Resources Committee
submitted a written report unanimously recommending that Council approve the following tentative
agreement with Roanoke County in respect to the general matters as set out, pertaining to water
and sewer lines in their respective jurisdictions:
"(1)
that a cash payment be made to the County in the amount
of $946,833 over a period of seven years at a rate of
interest to be mutually agreed upon,
(2)
that the city agrees to sell bulk water and the rate
shall be calculated by a formula that has been mutually
agreed upon at a rate of 1.225 X cost of production,
(3)
that a formula which ha~ been mutually agreed upon per-
taining to maximum and minimum quantities of bulk water
to be purchased be included in the agreement,
(4)
that the matter, if approved, by the governing bodies be
referred to the respective attorneys for preparation of
a formal agreement to be executed on or before October
lst."
It was also the Committee's unanimous recommendation that the City of Roanoke, at the
appropriate time, extend the same offer to the Town of Vinton in relation to the sale of bulk
water at a rate of 1.225 X cost of production, to be defined by formula, under a long term agreement
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Charles R. Mitchell, Jr., appeared before Council and stated that the City is paying
too much money to the County for the cower lines. He said the City should actually pay the County
for the money invested in the lines.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in general intent with the recommendations of the
Water Resources Committee and that the appropriate governmental bodies be notified. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
AIRPORT: Council having referred to a committee for study, report and recommendation
a bid received for security fencing adjacent to the general aviation area at Roanoke Municipal
Airport, Woodrum Field, ADAP Project No. 6-51-0045-06, Contract IV, the committee submitted a
written report recommending that the bid of Powers Fence Company of Roanoke, Incorporated,
be rejected, and that the project be readvertised for bids.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following Resolution:
(#23792) A RESOLUTION rejecting a bid received for the providing of security fencing
and control gates adjacent to the general aviation area at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, and directing that the project be readvertised for new bids.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
PENSIONS: The Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement
System, submitted a written report on behalf of the Board reco~ending that Council approve ten
year vesting for city employees and refer the matter to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report and that the matter be referred to
the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion vas seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A com~uoication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting appropria-
tions of $1,200,000 and $600,000 to ASN 2123, Teachers, of the 1977-78 budset, having previously
been before Council at its last reBular meeting and deferred, the matter was aEatn before the
body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the communication be referred to the Director of Finance for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 23751 rezoning that parcel of land containing 26 acres, more or
less, situate on the northerly side of Lee Highway (U. S. Route 11), adjoining the limits of the
City of Salem, Official Tax No. 5200111, from RG-1, General Residential District, to LM, Light
Manufacturing District, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and
adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Taubman offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23751) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 520, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
SALE OF PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 23765 authorizing and directing the City's safe of
two parcels of land situate in the City of Roanoke, on Melrose Avenue, N. W., and being portions
of those properties bearing Official Tax Nos. 2420201 and 2420202, for a consideration of $7,155.00
to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation, upon certain terms and conditions,
having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#23765) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the City's sale of two parcels of
land situate in the City of Roanoke, on Melrose Avenue, N. W., and being portions of those
properties bearing Official Nos. 2420201 and 2420202, for a consideration of $7,155.00, upon
certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor T~ylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
SALE OF PROPERTY-EASEMENTS: Ordinance No. 23767 providing for the sale and conveyance
of a perpetual right of way and easement over property of the city in the Blue Ridge Magisterial
District of Bedford County, to Carol L. Fielder, for the consideration of $100.00, having previousl
been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and
final adoption:
(#23767) AN ORDINANCE providing for the sale and conveyance of a perpetual right-of-
way and easement over property of the City in the Blue Ridge Magisterial District of Bedford
County, more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
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SALE OF PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: Ordinance No. 23770 providing for the city's acquisition of
ten acres, more or less, and a twenty foot-~ide storm drain easement, from Haury L. Strauss, for
the sum of $185,000.00, being a part of a 54 acre, more or less, tract bearing Official Tax No.
6460101, in the City of Roanoke, upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been
before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over,
was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second readin~ and final
adoption:
(523770) Al/ ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of 10 acres, more or leas,
and a twenty (20) foot-~ide storm drain easement, being a part of a §4 acre, more or less, tract
bearing Official Tax No. 6660101, in the City of Roanoke, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................. 4.
NAYS: Council member Grove ..................................................... 1.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
(Mr. Taubman not voting)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report recommending that the
budget Ordinance appropriating funds for the acquisition of the property be revised to provide
for an appropriation of $186,000 instead of $185,000 in order to provide sufficient funds for
the purchase of the land and the necessary recording fee, etc.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk% Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $186,000 to Land
Adjoining William Fleming & William Ruffner Schools under Section #1855, "Transfers to Capital
Projects Fund," of the 1977-78 Capital Projects Fund:
(#23793) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1855, "Transfers to Capital
Projects Fund," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---4.
NAYS: Council member Grove ..................................... 1.
(Mr. Hubard absent) (Mr. Taubman not voting)
Mr. Thomas moved for a reconsideration of the Ordinance as a non-emergency. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
Mr. Thomas then moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(523793) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1855, "Transfers to Capital
Projects Fund," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---4.
NAYS: Council member Grove ....................................... 1.
(Mr. Hubard absent) (Mr. Taubman not voting)
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION-CITY EMPLOYEES: Mr. Taubman offered the following Resolution
approving the Affirmative Action Plan for the City of Roanoke:
(#23794) A RESOLUTION approving an Affirmative Action Plan for the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard absent) (Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber)
REHABILITATION CENTERS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing the city's lease of certain property at 836 Campbell
Avenue, S. W., for a Crisis Intervention/Runaway Center, upon certain terms and conditions, he
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23795) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City's lease of certain property for a Crisis
Intervention/Runaway Center upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
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Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 5.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent) (Hr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber)
PENSIONS: Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance amending the City
Code so as to provide that certain members of the Employees' Retirement System shall be entitled
to creditable service for all time employed by the city regardless of breaks in service:
(#23796) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 1, General Provisions of
Title III, Pensions and Retirement, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, (1956) as amended, by
adding a new subsection to be numbered (6) to S4, Creditable service, so as to provide that
certain members of the Employees' Retirement System shall be entitled to creditable service for
all time employed by the City regardless of breaks in service; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6
NAYS: None .............................................................................. 0
(Mr. Hubard absent)
BUDGET-CITY ATTORNEY: Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating
$19,359.00 to Other Services and Charges under Section #0301, "City Attorney," of the 1977-78
budget:
(#23797) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #0301, "City Attorney," of the
1977-78 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
CIVIC CENTER: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing the City Manager to enter into a new agreement with Local No. 55,
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Machine Operators, to be
effective July 1, 1977, relative to services of such organization at the Roanoke Civic Center,
upon certain terms and conditions, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Taubman offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#23798) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into a new agreement with
Local No. 55, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Machine
Operators, to be effective July 1, 1977, relative to services of such organization at the Roanoke
Civic Center, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Rubard absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
TAXES: The Mayor presented a communication in reference to a reduction in the real
estate tax rate.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Pursuant to the request of the Mayor, Mr. Taubman moved that the City Manager be instrncte
to submit a report to Council by its regular meeting on Monday, September 12, 1977, relative to
budget adjustments to accomplish a 4¢, 6¢, 8¢ and 10¢ reduction in the real estate tax rate. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
TAXES: The Mayor presented a communication advising that on Thursday, August 16, 1977,
he appointed Messrs. Fowler P. Johnston, George T. Wren, Joel M. Schlanger, J. Ben Firestone and
T. Weldon Hale as members of a Real Estate Assessment Review Committee for the purpose of evaluatin
our total reassessment process and to determine how the Assessor's Office can most effectively
perform its functions as prescribed by law with the least expense to the taxpayer. The Mayor
requested Council's concurrence in the appointment of the committee and advised that an organiza-
tional meeting has been called for Tuesday, August 23, 1977, at 4:00 p.m.
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(For full text, see co~nication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the Hayor's appointment of the committee. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
COUNCIL-VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE: The Mayor presented a com~unication recommending
that the Financial and Planning Session of Council scheduled for September 19, 1977, be cancelled
in view of the fact chat several members of Council will be in attendance at the annual meeting
of the VirginiaHunicipal League in Williamsburg, Virginia. He also reco-waended that Vice-Mayor
Elizabeth T. Bowles will be the Voting Delegate and Councilman Hampton W. Thomas will be the
Alternate Voting Delegate on behalf of the City of Roanoke at the Virtinia Municipal League
meet/nE.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the Mayor and that the
City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure cancellln§ the September 19, 1977,
Financial and Planning Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
TAXES: The Mayor noted thac there is a vacancy on the Revenue Study Commission created
by the resignation of Mr. W. Vernon Hicks for a term ending June 30, 1978, and called for nomina-
tions to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Taubman placed in nomination the name of Mr. Maury L. Strauss.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Strauss was elected as a member of the Revenue
Study Co~ission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. W. Vernon Hicks, resigned, ending June 30,
1978, by the following vote:
FOR MR. STRAUSS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................. 6.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Community
Relations Comm~ittee created by the resignation of Mr. Charles A. Davis for a term of one year
ending June 30, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Clarence N. Patterson, Jr.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Patterson was elected as a member of the
Relations Committee to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Charles A. Davis for a
term of one year ending June 30, 1978, by the following vote:
FOR MR. PATTERSON: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................... 6.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
PENSIONS: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Thomas L. Robertson has qualified as a
member of the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, to fill the unexpired term of Mr.
William R. Battle, ending June 30, 1978.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
TAXES: The City Clerk reported that Mr. James R. Sprinkle has qualified as a member of
the Revenue Study Commission for a term of one year ending June 30, 1978.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
PUBLIC WORKS-GRANTS: The Assistant City Manager advised that the city has received
notice of receipt of a grant offer in the approximate amount of $812,000 for paving of various
streets in the City of Roanoke under the Public Works Employment Act. He advised that the grant
will have to be formally accepted by Council prior to September 2, 1977, and asked if a special
meeting of Council could be called for that purpose.
The Mayor suggested that Council meet in special meeting on Monday, August 29, 1977, at
9:00 a.m., to adopt the necessary legal documents.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the Mayor's suggestion. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING,
Monday, August 29, 1977.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special meeting in the Council Chamber in
the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, August 29, 1977, at 9:00 a.m., with Mayor
Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove, William S. Hubard,
Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ....................... 6.
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Elizabeth T. Bowles ........................................ 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Byron E. Haner, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance
and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Mayor advised that the purpose of the meeting was to adopt legal documents in
connection with acceptance of E.D.A. Local Public Works Grants.
BUDGET-GRANTS-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager presented written reports
in connection with a request for authorization by resolution to execute "Offers of Grant" on
behalf of the City of Roanoke for five Economic Development Administration (E.D.A.) Local Public
Works Grants.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining the
City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program Account:
(#23799) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Account, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles absent)
Mr. Taubman offered the following Resolution authorizing acceptance of certain Public
Works Grants made or which may be made the City of Roanoke by the United States Economic Developmen!
Administration pursuant to the Local Public Works Employment Act:
(#23800) A RESOLUTION authorizing acceptance of certain Public Works Grants made or
which may be made the City of Roanoke by the United States Economic Development Administration
pursuant to the Local Public Works Employment Act; and authorizing the City Manager to execute
the City's acceptance of the aforesaid Grant offers on behalf of the City and to agree on behalf
of the City of Roanoke that the City will comply with the terms and conditions of the Grant
agreements, applicable law, and regulations and requirements of the aforesaid Administration
pertaining thereto.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles absent)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the special meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR HEETING~
Tuesday, September 6, 1977.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Huniclpal Building, City of Roanoke, on Tuesday, September 6, 1977, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Vice-Mayor Elizabeth T, Bowles presidin~.
PRESENT: Council members Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove, William S. Hubard, Nicholas
F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Vice-Mayor Elizabeth T. Bowles .....................
ABSEI~: Hayor Noel C. Taylor .............................................. 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Byron E. Haner, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Frank W. Feather,
Pastor, Forest Park Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, August 22, 1977,
and the special meeting held on Monday, August 29, 1977, having been furnished each member of
Council, on motion of Mr. Hubard, seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
BUSES: Pursuant to Ordinance No. 23539, the City Manager stated that at the last
regular meeting of Council on August 22, 1977, he submitted a report in connection with the
application of Greater Roanoke Transit Company, doing business as Valley Metro, for a Certificate
of Public Convenience and Necessity, and recommended that Council establish the next meeting date
as a time to receive written comments from interested parties who might object to the issuance
of said Certificate, the matter was before the body.
The Vice-Mayor inquired if there were persons in the Council Chamber who would like to
be heard in connection with the application and there being none, Mr. Taubman moved that the City
Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to issue the
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Greater Roanoke Transit Company, doing business
as Valley Metro. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Council at its last regular meeting on Monday, August 22, 1977,
having rejected the bid of APCOA, Incorporated, for operation of the parking lot at the Roanoke
Civic Center and requested that the matter of paid parking at the Civic Center be referred back
to the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for study, report and re-evaluation to Council, the matter
was again before the body.
In this connection, a report from Mr. Frank C. Martin, Jr., Chairman, Roanoke Civic
Center Commission, advising that the Commission has discussed and reviewed its decision to approve
the bid of APCOA, Incorporated, for the parking lot concession at the Civic Center and they have
also received assurance from both the City Manager's Office and the City Attorney that all legal
requirements were met, that the Co~nission requests Council to adopt an Ordinance authorizing the
execution of a contract between the City of Roanoke and APCOA, Incorporated, pursuant to terms
of the bid, and that Council act on the recommendation as expeditiously as possible since adoption
will result in i~ediate revenue to the city, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered an emergency Ordinance rejecting the bid of APCOA, Incorporated, and
directing that the matter be readvertised for bids. Adoption of the Ordinance was seconded by
Mr. Garland.
Mr. Taubman spoke against the proposed Ordinance, advising that the Council appointed a
Civic Center Commission with the idea in mind that they would undertake and effect certain functions
at the Civic Center. He said they have done just that and they have done it as well as any
Commission has ever done so. He said he does not consider the sum to be received from parking as
paltry, but the minimum that would be derived. He noted that the City Attorney indicated at the
last Council meeting that the bid was accepted by the Commission in a legal fashion and under all
the rules which govern the receipt of bids and for that reason he said he could not support the
Ordinance to reject the bid.
Mr. Garland spoke in support of tabling the entire matter, advising that the $.50
parking fee will be a nuisance, it will drive business to the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center
since the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center has neither a parking fee or a five per cent admissions
tax. As far as convenience is concerned, he said it would be far better to impose a ten per cent
admissions tax and forget about paid parking.
Mr. Thomas said in the past it has been the custom of Council to defer action on certain
matters until a full Council is present and he would be in favor of handling this situation
accordingly; whereupon, Messrs. Thomas and Garland withdrew their motion to adopt the Ordinance
rejecting the bid of APCOA, Incorporated.
Mr. Garland moved that action on the matter be deferred until there is a seven member
Council in attendance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Bowles ................ 4.
NAYS: Council members Hubard and Taubman .......................................... 2.
(Mayor Taylor absent)
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BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Hr. Maury L. Strauss, member of the Board of Virginia Western Community
Collese, appeared before Council and requested a contribution from the City of Roanoke for operation
and capital outlay for a ne~ buildin~ at Virginia Western Community College. He said the requested
contribution from Roanoke City to the College for fiscal year 1977-78 is $57,230.00, and Council
has already appropriated in the area of $20,000.00 - $22,000.00 to~ard this sum. Be requested an
additional appropriation of $37,000.00 which will be used for site preparation and engineering
work necessary in the event the proposed new Occupational-Technical Building is approved by either
the General Assembly, through direct appropriation, or by passage of the $120 million educational
bond referendum which is to be voted upon this fall. He said it is felt the requested contribution
is a reasonable amount, fairly apportioned and very necessary for the future of the College.
Mr. Strauss noted if the bond referendum is not passed, there is still a good possibility that
the capital outlay will be made by the General Assembly because the buildings at Virginia Western
and VPI are very high on the priority list. He said if the funds not made available because of
failure of the bond referendum, the $37,000.00 will be returned to the city forthwith. He said
the reason they need to have the money committed now is because the Virginia Co~,nity College
system requires, by policy, that the architect and engineering fees be on hand before releasing con-
struction funds. The way they arrived at this figure was through an apportionment based upon the
number of students from each locality served by the College of which Roanoke has approximately 44
per cent. The figure is also based on another mix of the true value of all real estate in all
the service districts and the total population in each district. In closing, Mr. Strauss reiterated
that the $37,000.00, in addition to the $20,000.00 already appropriated, will be returned to the
city if the funds are not forthcoming from the State of Virginia.
Mr. Hubard moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure
providing for expenditure of $37,000.00 by the City of Roanoke for site preparation and architectural
fees for the Occupational-Technical Building if funding from the State of Virginia is available.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman.
Mr. Garland offered a substitute motion that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
the proper measure expressing the intent of Council to appropriate $37,000.00 at the proper time,
when and if the bond referendum passes, for the Occupational-Technical Building. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thomas and lost, Messrs. Grove, Hubard and Taubman voting no.
In clarification, Mr. Hubard noted that the purpose of his motion is to commit the
$37,000.00 out of the approximate $1.8 million surplus.
Mr. Rubard's motion, seconded by Mr. T~ ~man, was then adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from Lac Roanoke City School Board requesting that
$18,349.81 be appropriated to ASN 15000, "Adult Basic Education," of the 1977-78 budget, $15,349.81
to be reimbursed 100 per cent from State Department of Education funds, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the appropriation:
(#23801) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Bowles ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0. (Mayor
Taylor absent)
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Council having previously requested that the City Manager submit
his comments in reference to continuation of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission, along with any
recommended changes, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report advising that the Civic
Center management has worked well under the current system and recommending that Council continue
the procedure currently in effect.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council continue the Roanoke Civic Center Commission as is,
under the present method of operation, and that the present members of the Commission be reappointed
under the following staggered term alphabetical last name basis:
Name Term Endin~
Mrs. Genevieve G. Dickinson
Lacy L. Edwards, Jr.
Lawrence H. Hamlar
L. Graham Haynie
Frank C. Martin, Jr.
J. Carson Quarles
Vincent S. Wheeler
yr. 9/30/78
yr. 9/30/78
yr. 9/30/78
yrs. 9/30/79
yrs. 9/30/79
yrs. 9/30/79
yrs. 9/30/80
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
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At the last regular meeting of Council on August 22, 1977, Council de[erred action on
the 1977 Annual Report of the Roanoke Civic Center Colission, the ~atter was again before the
body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
BUDGET-REFUSE COLLECTION: Council at its last regular meeting on Monday, August 22,
1977, having requested a clarification in reference to certain budget adjustments needed to
retain backyard refuse collection, the City Manager submitted a written report providing the
information.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Assistant City Manager noted that Council had before it two budget Ordinances, the
effect of the first Ordinance would be to properly place the surplus personnel back into the
refuse collection budget, add two rear loading vehicles and delete the trash can carts and the
effect of that would be to add $484,131.50 to the budget. He said the second Ordinance would
delete the transfer station funds from the General Fund of $213,000.00 and would delete $145,000.00
of vehicular equipment for the transfer station which would mean that there would be a net increase
if the Ordinance is adopted of $126,131.50.
There was considerable discussion as to the purpose of the two Ordinances; whereupon,
the Director of Finance endeavored to clarify the matter by noting that if Council passes both
Ordinances, it will be appropriating $126,131.50. If Council wishes to come back at some later
date, and appropriate funds for a transfer station, it may do so, but if both Ordinances are
adopted, Council will be appropriating $126,131.50 necessary to retain backyard refuse collection.
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance increasing Personal Services by
$420,931.50 under Section #1669, "Refuse Collection," decreasing Capital Outlay by $33,000.00,
and increasing Capital Outlay by $96,200.00 under Section #1669, "Refuse Collection," and decreasing
Contingencies by $420,931.50 under Section #1880, "Contingencies," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23802) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1669, "Refuse Collection," and
Section #1880, "Contingencies," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Bowles ................................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor absent)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance decreasing by $145,000.00 Capital
Outlay under Section #1669, "Refuse Collection," and decreasing by $213,000.00 Transfers to
Capital under Section #1855, "Transfers", of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23803) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Bowles ...... 5.
NAYS: Council member Hubard ....................................................... 1.
(Mayor Taylor absent)
Mr. Hubard said he is opposed to the Ordinance because in effect it is deleting the
transfer station which is a much more efficient way of collecting refuse and will result in lower
cost to the city and its citizens.
BUDGET-CIRCUIT COURT: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that an
appropriation of $2,250.00 to Supplies and Materials under Section #0701, "Circuit Court," of the
1977-78 budget is necessary in order for the Court to purchase a set of Virginia Reports. The
report noted that Council approved a transfer of funds on June 27, 1977, in order to purchase the
item, however, bids for supplying the reports were requested but it was impossible to receive
bids and award a purchase order prior to the end of the fiscal year on June 30, consequently, the
funds which were previously transferred by Council were not encumbered and were not carried over.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $2,250°00 from Contingent
Reserve under Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Materials and Supplies under Section #0701,
"Circuit Court," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23804) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES= Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Hayer Bo~les .......... 5.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
(Mr. Taubman was out of the Council Chamber) (Hayer Taylor absent)
BUDGET-GRANTS-GENERAL DISTRICT COURT: The City Manager submitted a written report
transmitting a modified Ordinance reflecting the correct account to which funds should be appropri-
ated for the purchase of two calculators for the General District Court, advising that the
appropriation should have been made to a separate grant account.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance decreasing Office Furniture and
Equipment - Capital Outlay under Section #0703, "General District Court," by $485.00, increasing
Local Cash Match - Transfers to Other Funds under Section #0703, "General District Court," by
$24.25 of the 1977-78 budget; and appropriating $485.00 to General District Court Equipment under
the 1977-78 Grant Program Account:
(#23805) Alt ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program Account, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Bowles .......... 5.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Taubman was out of the Council Chamber) (Mayor Taylor absent)
BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE HOME: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to execute appropriate forms for acceptance of an approved grant in the amount of
$10,852.00 which will fund a portion of the Continuation of the Outreach Detention Program of the
Juvenile Home, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $83,995.00 to Outreach
Detention of the 1977-78 Grant Program Account:
(#23806) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Account, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Bowles ............ 5.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
(Mr. Taubman was out of the Council Chamber) (Mayor Taylor absent)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the grant and
authorizing acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards"
with DJCP:
(#23807) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No. 77-A4183
made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime Prevention and authorizing
the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with
DJCP for an action grant of Federal funds for the purpose of continuing an outreach detention
program.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Bowles ............ 5.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was out of the Council Chamber) (Mayor Taylor absent)
BUDGET-GRANTS-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to execute the appropriate forms for acceptance of an approved grant in the amount
of $76,783.00 for a computerized police management information system, and that funds be
therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Hubard offered the follo~in8 emergency Ordinance appropriating $76,783.00 to Police
Management Information under the 1977-78 Grant Program Account, and $3,839.00 to Transfers to
Other Funds, Local Cash Match, under Section #1345, "Police," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23808) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Account, and Section #1345, "Police," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providinl for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Nubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Bowles ............ 5.
NAYS: None ......
(Mr. Taubman vas out of the Council Chamber) (Mayor Taylor absent)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution authorizing acceptance of the grant and
authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant
Awards" with DJCP:
(#23809) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No. 77-A4184
made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime Prevention and authorizing
the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with
DJCP for this action grant of Federal funds for the purpose of providing a computerized police
management information system.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Bowles ............ 5.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman was out of the Council Chamber) (Mayor Taylor absent)
BUDGET-SHERIFF-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authoriza-
tion to execute appropriate forms accepting an approved grant in the amount of $14,982.00 for the
continuation of the training program for bailiffs and jailors operated by the City Sheriff, and
that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $14,982.00 to Sheriff's
Training under the 1977-78 Grant Program Account, and $749.00 to Transfers to Other Funds, Local
Cash Match under Section #0714, "Sheriff," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23810) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Account, and Section #0714, "Sheriff," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Bowles ......
NAYS: N,
(Mayor Taylor absent)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the grant and
authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant
Awards" with DJCP:
(#23811) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No. 77-A4182
made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime Prevention and authorizing
the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with DJCP
for this action grant of Federal funds for the purpose of providing training for personnel in the
City Sheriff's Department.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Bowles ..... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor absent)
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization
to execute Change Order No. 5 to the contract with Pebble Building Company for construction of the
Municipal Parking Garage.
In this connection, the City Manager verbally requested that action on the report be
deferred until the next regular meeting of Council on Monday, September 12, 1977.
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Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the request,
Mr. Thomas and adopted.
The motion was seconded by
BUDGET-GRANTS-DEPARTHEI~ OF PUBLIC WORKS: The City Hanager submitted a written report
in connection with a transfer of funds relative to certain EDA srant prosrams, requesting that
$45,000.00 be transferred from Account No. A08400490001, Southwest Fire Station t7, and be evenly
divided at $22,500.00 each to two new accounts to be established as "Fire Station No. 6*' and "Fire
Station No. 13".
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the follow/us emergency Ordinance transferring $45,000.00 from Southwes
Fire Station #7, Capital Projects Fund, appropriating $22,$00.00 to Fire Station #6, and also
appropriating $22,500.00 to Fire Station No. 13, Capital Projects Fund, under Section #1855,
"Transfers to Other Funds," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23812) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1855, "Transfers to Other Funds,"
of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Bowles .....
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0
(Mayor Taylor absent)
BUDGET-STATE HIGHWAYSBRIDGES: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~ending
that $357,500.00 be transferred from the Highway Construction Fund Capital Account to various
highway projects under the Capital Fund category - Streets and Bridges, in order to make payment
of interim bills from the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation on various projects.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance increasing under the Capital Projects
Fund - 24th Street by $150,000.00, 10th Street by $50,000.00, 13th and 9th Streets by $7,500.00,
Vinton Mill Road by $50,000.00, and Hershberger Road by $100,000.00; and decreasing Highway
tion Fund, Capital Projects Fund by $357,500.00 under Section #1855, "Transfers to Other Funds,"
of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23813) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1855, "Transfers to Other Funds,"
of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Bowles ..... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor absent)
BUDGET-GRANTS-UNIFIED HUMAN SERVICES TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM (RADAR): The City Manager
submitted a written report recommending authorization to enter into a contract with the Office of
the Secretary of Human Resources, Commonwealth of Virginia, for provision of transportation services
in connection with RADAR, and a contract with RADAR for provision of those services, and that
funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $36,835.00 to Unified
Human Services Transportation System (RADAR) under the 1977-78 Grant Program Account:
(#23814) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Account, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Bowles ..... 6
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0
(Mayor Taylor absent)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into
the agreements with the Office of the Secretary of Human Resources of the Commonwealth of Virginia,
and the Unified Human Services Transportation System:
(#23815) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to enter into agreements with the
Office of the Secretary of Human Resources of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Unified Human
Services Transportation System (RADAR) which agreements shall provide for continuation of a human
services delivery system for the Roanoke Valley and for the acceptance of Federal Grant funds
provided for that purpose.
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(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman
and adopted by the folloving vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Vice-ltayor Bowles .... 6
(ltayor Taylor absent)
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION: Council at its last regular meeting on Monday, August 8,
1977, having requested the City Manager to submit a report relative to the working arrangement of
the relationship of the Affirmative Action Officer to the City Manager, the City Manager submitted
a written report quoting Sections 4 and 5 of Chapter 13.1, Title II of The Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1956, as amended, as it relates to the Office of Affirmative Action and the Affirmative
Action Officer. The report noted that the two sections clearly outline the relationship of the
Affirmative Action Officer to the City Manager and leave little or no question as to whom he is
responsible for affirmative action matters. It further noted that the position of Affirmative
Action Officer was established effective July 1, 1977, and was filled on July 18, 1977, which was
only seven weeks ago and there is no reason to believe that the working arrangement will not work;
however, if evidence to the contrary should arise, the City Manager's Office will consider the
evidence at that time.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts made reference to Page 2 of the report as follows: "(e)
Perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the City Manager." He asked that Council
consider that that sentence be clearly and distinctly defined as to what those other duties shall
be, how they relate to the salary scale for the position and how they relate to the Affirmative
Action Program. He suggested the possible elimination of the sentence.
After a discussion as to the concern expressed by Reverend Roberts, Mr. Hubard moved
that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report in relation to
certain recommendations of the Mill Mountain Development Committee as to controlling vandalism on
the Mountain, additional water supply lines in the area, and Zoo plumbing.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted.
TRAFFIC: The City Manager submitted a written report advising of the institution of
certain street operation changes on Campbell Avenue and Salem Avenue in connection with the Central
Business District Traffic Signal System.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
COUNCIL: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr.
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Bowles ......
NAYS:
(Mayor Taylor absent)
TAXES-REAL ESTATE ASSESSOR: As previously requested by the Council, the City Attorney
submitted a written report in reference to the legality of collection of real estate taxes on a
fiscal year basis and biennial assessments, advising that it is legally permissible for the city
to amend the Code to provide for biennial assessment of real estate and collection of real estate
taxes on a fiscal year basis.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
CIRCUIT COURT: The Assistant City Attorney submitted a written report in connection
with placing the secretaries of the Twenty-third Judicial Circuit in the city budget, advising
that it is unnecessary that any measure be adopted to accomplish the result requested.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report in reference to
certain School Board matters, transmitting the first monthly financial statement submitted by the
School Board for the month of July, 1977, and requesting certain changes in the format.
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The report further requested concurrence in his tuSust 22, 1977. report regarding the
reduction of the number of School Board accounts maintained by the Department of Finance, advisin~
of a letter which was forwarded to the School administration explaining the procedure to be effec~
September 1, 1977, and requesting that the matter be received and filed instead of referring it to
the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure.
As a third item, the report dealt with a July 28, 1977 requested appropriation from the
School Board of $1,200,000 and $600,000, calling attention to hie report of July 18, 1977, in
which the approximate $1,800,000 surplus for 1976-77 was announced, wherein he recommended that
Council i,~ediately fund from surplus $600,000 of this debt and that the School Board in their
fiscal year 1978-79 budget properly request the funds necessary for twelve months of salaries for
all teachers. He requested that Council concur in this recommendation and appropriate $600,000 to
the School Board to begin to solve the problem.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $600,000 to Instruction
under "School Board," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23816) Alt ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubmau and Vice-Mayor Bowles ............ 5.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber) (Mayor Taylor absent)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed and that the City Clerk be authorize
to remove the August 22, 1977 report of the Director of Finance from the list of pending items.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
CITY CODE-CITY CHARTER-CO}giITTEES: The Recodification Committee submitted a written
report requesting authorization to consider the matter of the City Charter and make recommendations
to oouncil as a whole concerning amendments which may be necessary to this document as well as the
City Code.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and concurred in. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
PENSIONS: The Secretary-Treasnrer, Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System,
submitted a written report transmitting sections of the Report of the Actuary on the Twenty-ninth
Valuation of the Employees' Retirement System.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
CITY MANAGER-COMMITTEES: The City Manager Screening Committee submitted a written
report requesting that September 15, 1977, be set as the last date upon which applications for the
position of City Manager will be received.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
JAIL-SHERIFF: As previously requested by Council, the City Manager, the Director of
Finance and the Sheriff submitted a written report in connection with a per diem charge to be levied
on inmates detained in the City jail from other localities at their request, recommending that
until such time as the new jail is in operation and revised cost figures are available, that a per
diem charge of $5.00 instead of $15.00 be levied.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and concurred in. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted, Mr. Garland and Vice-Mayor Bowles voting no.
Mr. Hubard further moved that the City Manager and the Director of Finance be requested
to give further study to the two offers which have been extended by the City of Roanoke to the
County of Roanoke for use of the new jail, neither of which have been withdrawn, to ascertain if
the offers should be modified to a reduced extent. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
adopted, Mr. Garland and Vice-Mayor Bowles voting no.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
TREASURER-COMPENSATION BOARD: Council having previously received a communication from
the Compensation Board advising that the Board approved a ten per cent salary increase for the
Treasurer and his employees, subject to the concurrence of Council, on the basis that Council
approved a 7 1/2 per cent increase plus a five per cent merit increase for those not at the top
step, the matter was again before the body.
(For full text, see comunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution advising the State Compensation Board
of the sense of Council not to concur in a ten per cent salary increase for the City Treasurer
and all of his employees:
(#23817) A RESOLUTION advising the State Compensation Board of the sense of City
Council not to concur in a lO per cent salary increase for the City Treasurer and all of his
employees,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr, Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Orove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Bowles ................................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor absent)
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk presented a list of items pending from June 21, 1976,
to August 22, 1977.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the lis.t be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SALE OF PROPERTY-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-EASemENTS-SCHOOLS: Ordinance No. 23792
appropriating $186,000.00 to Land Adjoining William Fleming and William Ruffner Schools under
Section #1855, "Transfers to Capital Projects Fund," having previously been before Council for
its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the
body.
Mr. Thomas moved that action on the second reading of the Ordinance be deferred
until the next regular meeting of Council on Monday, September 12, 1977. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
COUNCIL: Council having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure
cancelling the regular Financial and Planning Session of the Council on Monday, September 19,
1977, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Taubman offered the following Resolution:
(#23818) A RESOLUTION canceling the regular Financial and Planning Session of the
Council of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr.
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Bowles .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor absent)
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure amending the City Code by adding a new section authorizing City Fire Marshals
and their assistants to make arrests, to procure and serve warrants of arrest, and to issue
snmmons in the manner authorized by general law for violation of local fire prevention and
fire safety and related Ordinances, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23819) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 2, Fire Prevention, of Title
XIV, Fire Protection, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding a new
section to be numbered §55.1 authorizing City Fire Marshals and their assistants to make
arrests, to procure and serve warrants of arrest, and to issue summons in the manner authorized
by general law for violation of local fire prevention and fire safety and related Ordinances.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Bowles .................................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: Mr. Hubard presented a verbal report on the recent Government Officials'
Conference which was held on August 22, 1977, in Charlottesville, Virginia.
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a legal
matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Bowles ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor absent)
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION: The Vice-Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the
Community Relations Committee created by the resignation of Mrs. Mabel Green and called for
nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of Mr. John E. Williams.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Williams was elected as a member of the
Community Relations Committee for a term of one year ending June 30, 1978, by the following
vote:
FOR MR. WILLIAMS: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Vice-Mayor Bowles ............................................... 6.
(Mayor Taylor absent)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Vice-Mayor noted that the term of Mr. John F. Newsom,
Jr., as a Commissioner of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority expired on
August 31, 1977, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. John F. Newsom, Jr.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Newsom was reelected as a Commissioner of
the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a term of four years ending August
31, 1981, by the following vote:
FOR MR. NEWSOM: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Vice-
Mayor Bowles .............................................. 6.
(Mayor Taylor absent)
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Bruce A. Beam has qualified
as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a term of three years
ending June 30, 1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taubman and adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Richard P. White has
qualified as a member of the Fair Housing Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Joseph M.
Francis, resigned, ending March 31, 1979.
The City Clerk further reported that Mr. William O. Lavin has qualified as a member
of the Fair Housing Board to fill the unexpired term of Father Michael Schmied, resigned,
ending M~rch 31, 1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taubman and adopted.
LIBRARIES: The City Clerk reported that Mrs. Lelia C. Bagbey has qualified as a
member of the Roanoke Public Library Board for a term of three years ending June 30, 1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taubman and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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COUNCIL~ REGULAR I~ETING~
Honday, September 12, 1977.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, September 12, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor Noel
C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian ¥. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................................. 6.
ABSEI~: Council member Nicholas F. Taubman .......................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Byron E. Haner, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. HcGhee, lI1, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Ralph Shober, Retired
Minister.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor advised that he has proclaimed the week of September 17 - 23,
1977, as Constitution Week in the City of Roanoke, and urged all citizens to pay special attention
during that week to our Federal Constitution and the advantages of American Citizenship.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-CITY GOVERNMENT: The Mayor advised that on August 20, 1977,
the City of Roanoke was awarded a plaque by the Reader's Bigest Foundation in recognition of
its Sister City Program. He expressed appreciation on behalf of Council and advised that the
plaque will be appropriately displayed in his office.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, September
12, 1977, on the request of Messrs. V. T. Wright, Sr., Albert Mross and Randy Kingery, Trustees
of Evangel Foursquare Church, that that certain alley located between Sixth Street and Seventh
Street, S. E., running through Block 20, Belmont Land Company, said block situated between Bullitt
Avenue and Jamison Avenue, S. E., be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the
body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the alley submitted a written report advising that they
have viewed the alley and they are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience would result
either to any individual or to the public from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. James P. Hart, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before Council
in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Thomas moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23820) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that certain alley
located between Sixth Street, S. E. and Seventh Street, S. E,, running through Block 20 of Belmont
Land Company, which block lies between Bullitt Avenue and Jamison Avenue, S. E., as is more
particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Huhard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman abaent)
ZONING: Pursuant to Ordinance No. 20390, the City Clerk set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m
Monday, September 12, 1977, on the request of David L. Scott, Marye M. Hinkle and Ralph A. Glas-
gow, that property described as Lots 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 through 24, inclusive, Block 37, Map
of East Gate, Official Tax Nos. 3220101, 3220104, 3220105, 3220106, 3220107, 3220109, 3220113 and
3220115 through 3220124, inclusive, be rezoned from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2,
General Commercial District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Con, mission submitted a written report recom~nending
that the request for rezoning be denied.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the Ordinance providing for the rezoning be placed upon its first
reading. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
Upon question from Council, the Deputy Manager of City Planning advised that the rationale
behind the recommendation of the City Planning Commission in denying the request was (1) the use
had been constructed without approval of the Building Commissioner's Office contrary to the
Zoning Ordinance, (2) the realization that this is a primarily moderate income area, (3) the
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topography of the ar~a and (4) the impact this type of operation would have on preventing subsequent
development of housing in the area.
Mr. John H. KenneCt, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his clients, and clarified that when Mr. Scott purchased the
property there was a foundation of a building already there, that he constructed a roof over the
building and built a garage next to it. He presented a petition signed by 37 residents of Archbold
Avenue, Read Road, l?th, 18th and 19th Streets, North Avenue and Varnell Avenue, N. E., in support
of the rezoning. He said there is no opposition by East Gate residents to this rezoning, and the
residents do not feel the rezoning will have any adverse effect on them and he requested that
Council approve the rezoning as submitted.
Four persons were in attendance in support of the rezoning and no one appeared in
opposition.
It was noted that the petition was not presented to the City Planning Com~ission at its
public hearing on July 20, 1977, and Mr. Hubard questioned the Deputy Manager of City Planning
whether or not, in his professional Judgment, if the petition had been presented to the Planning
Commission, would it have been a decisive factor in their decision.
Mr. Kuthy replied that it ia the position of the City Planning Com~tssion, as cited in
other cases, that their responsibility is to give the best opinion based on facts which are
presented, not on the basis of how many people appear or the number who sign a petition for or
against, but in terms of what is best for the City of Roanoke.
Mr. Hubard offered a substitute motion that the matter be referred back to the City
Planning Commission for reconsideration and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted.
The Mayor requested that when the report of the Planning Commission comes back to
Council, that the Chairman of the City Planning Commission and the Deputy Manager of City Planning
be present to discuss the matter.
Mr. Thomas noted that Lots 2, 3, and 8 in Block 37 were not included in the rezoning
petition and suggested that the City Planning Commission consider including those three lots when
the matter comes up for reconsideration.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday,
September 12, 1977, on the request of James N. Kincanon, Jr., and Teresa C. Kincanon, that a
certain 15 foot wide alleyway approximately 124.3 feet in length, located and extending from the
south line of Windsor Avenue, S. W., to another alleyway south of and approximately parallel to
Windsor Avenue, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the alleyways submitted a written report advising that
they have viewed the alleyways and they are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience
would result either to any individual or to the public from permanently vacating, discontinuing
and closing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. James N. Kincanon, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before Council
in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mrs. Bowles moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23821) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning that
certain 15-foot wide alleyway running south from the south line of Windsor Avenue, S. W., approxi-
mately 124.3-feet to another alley, and lying between Lot 1, Sec. 17, Map of Grandin Place,
(Official No. 1440431), and Lot 7, Sec. 17, Map of Bungalow Addition, (Official No. 1440430), and
shown on Sheet 144 of the Tax Appraisal Map of the City of Roanoke and on the aforesaid Map of
Grandin Place.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, September
12, 1977, on the request of K.D.M. Associates and Garden City Baptist Church, that a portion of
Hillview Avenue, S. E., extending in an easterly direction from Garden City Boulevard, S. E.,
239.23 feet, be vacated, discontinued 'and closed, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The v/ewers appointed to view the street submitted a written report advising that they
have viewed the portion of Hillview Avenue proposed to be closed and the neighboring property,
and, subject to unknown interests of the City of Roanoke, they are unanimously of the opinion
that no inconvenience would result either to any individual or to the public from permanently
vacating, discontinuing and closing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Carr L. Kinder, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before Council
in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Hr. Grove moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23822) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a portion of
Hillview Avenue, S. E., extending in an easterly direction from Garden City Boulevard, S. E.,
239.23 feet, as is more particularly described hereinafter; providing for a new street connecting
the portion of Hillvtew Avenue, S. E., remaining open with Troxell Street, S. E.; and providing
the effective date of the aforesaid street closing.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, September
12, 1977, on the request of Fulton Motor Company, Incorporated, and Carmac Realty Corporation,
that a certain alleyway extending from 14th Street to 15th Street, N. W., running through Block
10, Hyde Park Land Company Map, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the
body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the alleyway submitted a written report advising that
they have viewed the alleyway and the neighboring property, and subject to unknown interest of
the City of Roanoke, they are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience would result
either to any individual or to the public from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Hubard moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23823) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that certain alleywa~
extending from 14th Street to 15th Street running through Block 10, according to the Hyde Park
Land Company Map, which is more particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, September
12, 1977, on the request of Mr. Bayard E. Harris that a portion of that certain alleyway extending
from Brandon Avenue, S. W., to Laburnum Avenue, running between Block 10, Lee-Hy Court, and Block
1, Raleigh Court, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the alleyway submitted a written report advising that
they have viewed the alleyway and the neighboring property and subject to unknown interest of the
City of Roanoke, they are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience would result either
to any individual or to the public from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Thomas moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23824) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a portion of that
certain alleyway extending from Brandon Avenue to Laburnum Avenue running through Block 10, Lee-Hy
Court and Block 1, Raleigh Court, which is more particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
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STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Honday,
September 12, 1977, on the request of Cleopa Goode and Raeford L. Goode that 3 1/2 Street, S. W.,
and ~o certain alleyways in the t~diate vicinity be vacated, discontinued and closed, a communi-
cation fro~ Hr. James H. Turner, Jr., Attorney, representin~ the petitioners, requesting that
the public hearir~ be set over and scheduled for October 10, 1977, was before Council.
(For full text, see ~om~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request and that the public hearing be held
on Honday, October 10, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Hubard and adopted.
COHPLAINTS-AN~S: Hr. W. H. Fralin, Attorney, representing Hrs. Thelma S. Loyd,
appeared before Council and requested that an Ordinance be adopted prohibiting horses on any
tract of land insufficient in size to protect adjoining residences from odor and insect problems
attributable to horses. He also presented a petition signed by 150 southwest Roanoke residents
in support of the request.
(For full text, see communication and petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Grove moved that the matter of proper control of farm animals in general and insects
be referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
ANIMALS-COMPLAINTS: MS. Polly Ayers representing the Roanoke Valley SPCA, appeared
before Council and read a prepared statement requesting a supplemental appropriation of $3,000.00
from the City of Roanoke, that the city waive the trash collection fees and the water and sewer
fees at the SPCA shelter, and that Council appoint a special committee to study the merger of the
Roanoke City Dog Pound facility with the SPCA animal shelter facility.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts urged that Counctl thoroughly study each and every request
for funds before it makes a commitment.
Miss Virginia L. Decker, 1005 Second Street, S. W., and Mr. Raymond Meekins, 3820
Bosworth Drive, S. W., appeared before Council in support of the requests of the SPCA.
Mr. Grove moved that the three requests be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council with input from the SPCA. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-COMPLAINTS: Mr. William G. Creasy appeared before Council in
regard to a drainage problem at the Airlee Court Baptist Church, advising that Council, at its
meeting on December 6, 1976, instructed the City Manager to advertise for bids on a storm drain
system that would eliminate the problem. He said as of this date nothing has been done to alleviate
the situation and noted that he has received a communication from the City Engineer advising that
it will be at least an additional six months before anything can be done. He expressed concern
as to whether or not the Church will ever be afforded any relief from this problem and requested
that Council furnish them with the relief they have been promised.
The City Engineer reported that there have been two major problems since Council went on
record originally to give alleviation of the storm drainage problem, (1) it has been determined
that the drainage wells cannot be improved in that general area and (2) annexation took place on
January 1, 1976 which gave the city Hershberger Road along with Crossroads Mall and last year
Council approved the Thoroughfare Plan which designated Hershberger Road as the number one priority.
He said after looking at the area once again for design, it appeared based upon the number of
utilities in the street, and based upon the fact that it is a major distribution and pumping area
for the city water system, that there was room for only one line to be installed at one time,
so it was decided to design the project as if the Hershberger Road Project was going to be built
now. He noted that they worked with the Highway Department using their preliminary plans and they h~
come up with a plan that will help alleviate the problem of the Church and at the same time tie
in temporarily to an existing system. He said the project is designed to eventually cross
Williamson Road and, with another missing link, tie into the storm drain project that will be
built in Hershberger Road from Carvins Creek up to Hazelridge Road.
Council requested that the City Engineer correspond with Mr. Creasy outlining his verbal
remarks and advise him of a starting date and construction period.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Mr. Horace G. Fralin, representing Fralin & Waldron, Incorporated.
appeared before Council in regard to the Housing Assistance Plan of the City of Roanoke. He
advised that on February 2, 1977, in answer to an advertisement by the Department of Housing and
Urban Development, his firm submitted a proposal for 152 units of low and moderate income housing,
36 units to be one bedroom which will be reserved for the elderly, 76 units to be two bedrooms
of which 25% will be reserved for the elderly, and 40 three bedroom units, all to be family housing.
He said there will be a laundry and office building, on-site recreation improvements including a
swimming pool, paved play area for intermediate age activities and tot lots for those in the
younger age groups. The design is proposed to be contemporary with wood siding and ample land-
scaping. The estimated cost of the project is $3.5 million. He noted that construction would
begin in the middle of 1978 with occupancy by late 1978 or the middle of 1979 as each building is
completed and the project is proposed to be located on Salem Turnpike on approximately fourteen
acres of land.
Mr. Fralin said that the proposed units are not public housing, that his firm will main-
tain interest in the project and pay taxes just the same as any other real estate owner. He
advised that several months after his firm submitted this proposal to the Department of Housing
and Urban Development, the City of Roanoke changed its Housing Assistance Plan to provide that its
priorities will be for elderly and physically handicapped and renovation of housing and, as a
result, even though their proposal was submitted prior to this change, HUD requires that the
change be approved by the City of Roanoke before they will fund the project. He said there has
been some reluctance on the part of city officials to agree to this change because they feel it coul
jeopardize the city's position for future elderly housing and renovation, and to satisfy this
concern, he contacted she Area Director of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and
obtained a letter from him stating that the addition of family new construction will not adversely
affect future requests for elderly or rehabilitated projects. Mr. Fralin said the decision must
be ~ade prior to the end of the fiscal year which is October 1, 1977.
(For full text, see co~unication fro~ Carroll A. Hason on file in the City Clerk's Office,
In concluding, Mr. Fralin said this project offers the City of Roanoke the opportunity
to satisfy its housint needs without jeopardizing future goals, provide additional employment and
increase the tax base. He apologized for requesting such quick action and noted that if Council
does not act immediately, the money will to back to central headquarters in Washington, D.C., and
will be redistributed through the country in the next fiscal year.
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts noted that in the inter-city, the three areas in diverse
need are northwest, southeast and old southwest and he questioned why the Salem Turnpike area has
to be the key location for this project.
There was considerable discussion as to whether or not approval of this project would
jeopardize future requests of the City of Roanoke, whereupon, Mr. Fralin read a com~m~nication from
Mr. Carroll A. Mason, Area Director of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, advising
that the project is under consideration for funding under Section 8 Rental Assistance Program for
New Construction which is not listed as a goal in the current Housing Assistance Plan, that in
accordance with Part 891.205(c)(2) in the case of applications which exceed the total number of
units in the annual goal, the application can be approved if the local government provides a
written statement that (1) there is a need for the assistance provided, (2) there are or will be
available in the area sufficient public facilities and services to serve the excess units and (3)
there is no objection to the approval of such application for housing assistance. The communicatio~
noted that the statement must be received in Mr. Mason's office within ten days or the application
will not be approved.
(For full text, see September 7, 1977, communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas said there is merit in what Reverend Roberts said and in the next fiscal year
Council will encourage more people to attempt to comply, but since we are on a stringent time
schedule and the project will not do violence to the overall stated goals of Council, he moved
that the City Manager be authorized to issue a letter complying with the request of Mr. Carroll A.
Mason, Area Director of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, as contained in his
communication under date of September 7, 1977, that he be permitted to do so without coming back
to Council for further approval, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper
measure amending Resolution No. 23586 adopted on April 25, 1977, as it relates to the Housing
Assistance Plan, The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: A communication from Dr. E. J. Clarke, Jr., Commissioner of Health,
proposing that paragraph 2 of Section 2, Permits, Chapter 4, Food and Food Establishments, Title
XIII, Health, of the City Code, which requires a permit, i.e., chest films for "food handlers", be
deleted and that emphasis be placed on the education of food handlers, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance amending the City Code:
(#23825) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain §2, Permits, of Chapter 4, Food and Food
Establishments, of Title XIII, Health, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, {1956) as amended,
deleting the requirement of a permit issued by the Health Department for food handlers, and providinl
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by tbe following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard and Mayor Taylor .............. 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman absent) (Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber)
RADIO-TELEVISION: A communication from Mr. E. K. Mattern, Executive Vice President,
Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Incorporated, submitting a Quarterly Progress Report covering constructic
of the Roanoke Valley Cablevision System, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: A communication from Mr. Charles
R. Mitchell in connection with the city rebating to the "sewer serfs" the difference in the sewer
bills paid to Roanoke County as compared to the rates charged by the city since January 1, 1976,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Since the ~atter is presently in litiga£ion~ Hr. Hubard moved that the co~mnication be
received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr, Grove and adopted.
Pursuant to the request of Mr. Mitchell, the Water Resources Co~ittee agreed to meet
with him on Wednesday, September 28, 1977, at l:00 p.m., in the Executive Session Room of the
Roanoke City Council Chamber to discuss hie concerns in regard to the proposed agreement vith
Roanoke County on the se~er lines and the basis for computin~ the costs.
TAXES: A co~aunication fremMr. James E. Cart tendering his resignation as a member of
the Revenue Study Com~!esion, vas before Council.
(For full text, see comnication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Hubard moved that the resignation be accepted with regret. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted.
The Mayor requested that Mrs. Bowles be responsible for finding someone to fill the
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
TAXES: As previously requested by the Council, the City Manager submitted a written
report in regard to possible budget revisions to permit a 4¢, 6¢, 8¢ and 10¢ real estate tax
decrease.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the Director of Finance submitted a breakdown of the amount which
has already been spent out of the surplus.
(For full text, see breakdown on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure
reducing the real estate tax rate from $1.64 to $1.60 per $100 assessed valuation, effective
January 1, 1978. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
BUSES-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~nending that the city
guarantee the entire 20 per cent local share of an Urban Mass Transportation Administration capital
grant for purchase of three transit buses, advising that UMTA has requested that the entire 20 per
cent local share be guaranteed by the city before they can approve the grant.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#23826) A RESOLUTION guaranteeing the local share of a Capital Grant Project Number
¥A-05-0005 from the Urban Mass Transportation Administration pursuant to Section 5 of the Urban
Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as amended, to be made to Greater Roanoke Transit Company.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: Council member Thomas ..................................................... 1.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
FIRE DEPARTMENT-SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written
report advising of receipt of grant offers in the amount of $317,000 for the construction of Fire
Station No. 13, and $383,000 for the construction of a replacement Fire Station No. 6.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Manager also submitted a written report advising of receipt of a grant offer in
the amount of $250,000 for construction of sidewalk, curb and gutter.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager submitted a written
report requesting authorization for one additional Sewage Treatment Plant Operator on a temporary
allocation to train pending the retirement of a presently employed Operator in February, 1978, and
that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $4,572.00 to Salaries
and Wages and $861.00 to Fringe Benefits, Personal Services, under "Sewage Treatment Fund", of the
1977-78 budget:
(#23827) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain "Sewage Treatment Fund," of the 1977-78
Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
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Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Hayor Taylor .........
(Hr. Taubman absent)
PAPJtlNG GAP. AGE: The CityManager submitted a written report recom~ending authorization
to execute Change Order No. 5 to the contract with Pebble Building Company for construction of the
Municipal Parking Garage whtcb would recognize that a credit of $2,224.76 remains from work authorize
and accomplished under Cha~ge Order No. 1 and authorizes the construction of an extension of the
sanitary sewer line from the telephone vault to the existing manhole in the west alley, a distance
of approximately 160 feet, at a cost of $2,128 and reduces the total contract amount by $96.76.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the issuance of Change
Order No. 5:
(#23828) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 5, to
the City's contract with Pebble Building Company, dated July 29, 1975, for construction of a
municipal parking facility, authorized by Ordinance No. 22393; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. O.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recomm~ending authorization to
execute Change Order No. I to the contract with L. R, Brown, Sr., for several paint projects,
provide for a 30 day time extension.
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(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance approving issuance of Change Order
No. 1 to the contract:
(#23829) AN ORDINANCE approving issuance of Change Order No. 1 to the City's contract
with L. R. Brown, Sr., for certain painting at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, so as to
provide for an extension of time for completion of the work; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...........
NAYS: None ............................................................................. O.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
ZONING-FLOODS-HURRICANES: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting an
amendment to the city's Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance in order to comply with State
law relating to those activities which are not required to acquire land disturbing activity permits.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23830) AN ORDINANCE amending Sec. 4. Noncontrolled Activities, of Chapter 3. Erosion
and Sediment Control Regulations, of Title XVI. Planning and Subdivisions, of the Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, by providing for certain situations in which said chapter shall not
apply.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
BUSES: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that on July 14, 1977,
Pendleton Lines, Ltd., submitted its application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and
Necessity to operate buses pursuant to Title 19, Transportation, of The Code of the City of Roanoke,
1956, as amended, and specifically to Chapter 1.1, Urban Mass Transit Buses, that pursuant to
Chapter 1.1, a public hearing was held on September 1, 1977, to determine whether or not public
convenience and necessity require the operation of such vehicle or vehicles, and whether or not
the applicant is a person of suitable character and qualifications to conduct such a business. The
City Manager recommended, pursuant to Chapter 1.1, that Council establish the date of September
26, 1977, as a time to receive written comments from interested parties in connection with the
application.
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(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Nubard moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted.
EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a report of the
Bid Committee recommending that the bid of Mountcastle Ford Tractor Sales, Incorporated, in the
amount of $19,920.00, for supplying three new industrial type tractors, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of Mountcastle
Ford Tractor Sales, Incorporated:
(#23831) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain vehicles for use by the
City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting a certain bid made to the City for furnishing
and delivering such equipment; rejecting certain other bids made to the City; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. O.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
TRAFFIC-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a report
of the Bid Committee recou~ending that the bid of LFE Corporation, Automatic Signal Division, in
the amount of $11,395.00 for supplying a Traffic Signal Controller and Cabinet for Jamison Avenue
and 13th Street, S. E. (Route 24 - Bennlngton Street Highway Project), be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of LFE
Corporation, Automatic Signal Division:
(#23832) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain traffic signal equipment
for use by the city, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting a certain bid made to the
City for supplying and delivering such equipment; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
COUNCIL: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter
pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
COUNCIL-CITY GOVERIqMENT: The City Attorney submitted a written report concerning the
appropriation of $1,000 to the Roanoke Sister City Co~ittee for fiscal year 1977-78 from Account
No. 101, Council, as recommended by the Mayor in his State of the City Message, advising that the
appropriation is unnecessary inasmuch as the $1,000 is already in the budget for fiscal year 1977-
78.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted.
COUNCIL: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a matter of potential litigation.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
LOAI~S: The Director of Finance submitted a written report advising that the bid of
the First National Exchange Bank of Virginia was low on the $3,000,000 short-term loans and
that the notes were cons-mm~ted on September 6, 1977.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Grove and adopted.
JAIL-SHERIFF: Council having previously concurred in a reco~endation of a committee
to reduce the per diem charge to other localities for inmates detained in the City jail, the
Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting a Resolution reducing the per diem
charge from $15.00 to $5.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution repealing Resolution No. 22800:
(#23833) A RESOLUTION repealing Resolution No. 22800, adopted March 22, 1976, and
authorizing and directing the Sheriff of the City of Roanoke to impose and collect a per diem
charge for each prisoner housed in the Roanoke City Jail pursuant to direction or request of any
political subdivision other than the City from and after March 22, 1976.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....................... 4.
NAYS: Council members Bowles and Garland ........................................... 2.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
BRIDGES: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report in connection with
naming of bridges, advising that they will not make a policy at this time of renaming existing
bridges for people or areas for the sake of changing names, and that it is the Commission's
thinking that new bridges, having a major impact on the city, should be identified in such a
fashion as to make them unique and should be based on cultural or historical names.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Planning Co~ission submitted a written report in connectio~
with the request of the City of Roanoke that a portion of the right of way of Bullitt Avenue, S.
E., be vacated, discontinued and closed, recommending that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request at 7:30 p.m.,
Monday, October 10, 1977, in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
BUDGET-SALE OF PROPERTY-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-EASEHENTS-SCHOOLS: Ordinance No. 23793
appropriating $186,000 to Land Adjoining William Fleming & William Ruffner Schools under Section
#1855, "Transfers to Capital Projects Fund," of the 1977-78 budget, to provide funds to acquire
ten acres of land, more or less, and a twenty-foot wide storm drain easement adjoining the
William Fleming and William Ruffner school parcels on the easterly side of said parcels from
Maury L. Strauss, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and
adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23793) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1855, "Transfers to Capital
Projects Fund," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .................... 4.
NAYS: Council members Grove and Hubard ............................................. 2.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Ordinance No. 23819 authorizing city fire marshals and their assistants
to make arrests, to procure and serve warrants of arrest, and to issue summons in the manner
authorized by general law for violation of local fire prevention and fire safety and related
Ordinances, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on
its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
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(#23819) AN ORDINANCE amendinB and reordaining Chapter 2, Fire Prevention, of Title
XlV, Fire Protection, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding a ney
section to be numbered §55.1 authorizing City fire marshals and their assistants to make arrests,
to procure and serve warrants of arrest, and to issue s-m~one in the manner authorized by general
law for violation of locsl fire prevention and fire safety and related ordinances.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
BUSES: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure authorizing and directing the City Manager to issue a certificate of public convenience
and necessity for the operation of amass transit system by motor vehicle within the City of
Roanoke to Greater Roanoke Transit Company, doing business as Valley Metro, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#23834) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to issue a certain
certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of a mass transit system by
motor vehicle within the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: The Mayor requested an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: A communication from the Roanoke Area Health Council advising that
in order to have fuller representation on the Health Council, City Council might wish to appoint
another individual to replace Councilman Hampton W. Thomas who has been unable to attend the
meetings on a regular basis, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Mayor requested that Councilman Hubard be responsible for finding someone to replace
Mr. Thomas.
TAXES: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Maury L. Strauss has qualified as a member of
the Revenue Study Commission for a term of two years ending June 30, 1978.
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: None.
At 10:12 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 10:55 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding, and all members of
Council present with the exception of Mr. Taubman.
BUDGET-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Mayor advised that the city, after long and difficult
negotiation, has agreed upon a civil rights claim made by certain employees in the Fire Department.
He said the Conciliation Agreement ia on file in the City Clerkts Office and is a matter of
public record.
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $13,241.50 to
Personal Services and $8,500.00 to Other Services & Charges under Section #1347, "Fire Department,"
of the 1977~78 budget:
(#23835) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1347, "Fire Department," of the
1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Thomas
and adopted by the folloving vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ......... a ............................................................... O.
(Hr. Taubman absent)
There being no further business,
ATTEST:
City Clerk
the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
COUNCIL, R~GULAR M~ETING,
Monday, September 26, 1977.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, September 26, 1977, at 2:00 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Hayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Hayor Noel C. Taylor ......................... 6.
ABSENT: Council member William S. Hubard .................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Byron E. Haner, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dtbling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Ronald G. Brown,
Director of Baptist Campus Ministries.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meetings held on September 6, 1977, and
September 12, 1977, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Taubman,
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were
approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for installation
of storm drain in Whitmore Avenue, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30
p.m., Monday, September 26, 1977, and to be opened before Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date,
the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids; and no representa-
tive present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening
of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
E. C. Pace & Company
J. P. Turner and Brothers, Incorporated -
$17,975.00
23,430.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Sam H. McGhee, III, Chairman, T. F. Brady and W. G. Kuthy
as members of the committee.
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for security fencing adjacent to
general aviation at Roanoke Municipal Airport, (Woodrum Field), ADAP Project No. 6-51-0045-06,
Contract IV, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, September
26, 1977, and to be opened at 2:00 p.m., on that date before Council, the Mayor asked if anyone
had any questions about the advertisement for bids; and no representative present raising any
question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon,
the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Powers Fence Company, Incorporated
Anchor Post Products, Incorporated
Long Fence Company
$ 24,963.00
41,061.20
41,510.00
Mr. Taubman moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be
appointed by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Kit B. Kiser, Chairman, R. C. Poole and Harold G.
Hardy as members of the committee.
TAXES: Council having previously set a public hearing for 2:00 p.m., Monday, September
26, 1977, relative to 1977 real estate taxes since it appears that the total real estate taxes to
be collected during the year 1977 shall produce more than 108 per centum of the 1976 real estate
tax levy to determine whether or not the aforesaid increase above 108 per centum is deemed
necessary, the matter was before the body.
The Mayor requested that those persons desiring to address the Council submit their
names and addresses to the City Clerk.
Mr. Thomas moved that five minutes be alloted to each speaker. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
The Mayor then called upon the City Attorney to present a statement of purpose concerning
the public hearing; whereupon, the City Attorney stated that Section 58-785.1 of the Code of
Virginia requires a public hearing whenever an annual assessment of real property results in an
increase of eight per cent in the total amount of the real estate tax collected over that collected
in the previous tax year and it would appear that the annual assessment of real property for
calendar year 1977 will result in an increase of at least eight per cent in the total amount of
real estate taxes collected over calendar year 1976. He noted that 1978 assessments are not at
issue in this public hearing. Under the circumstances, Council has two options pursuant to State
Code, (1) it may reduce the real estate tax to produce no more than 108 per cent of the tax levy
for 1976, or (2) it may hold a public hearing to determine if the increase is deemed necessary by
Council. He stated that the public hearing was advertised publicly for two consecutiv, weeks, 30
days prior to the hearing, that all persons will be given an opportunity to speak and will be
able to speak for a reasonable amount of time. Subsequent to the hearing, Council will make a
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finding as to whether it deems the 1977 real estate taxes necessary. He said if Council finds
the additional revenue is necessary, there will be no change in the tax rate, and if Council
finds the additional revenue is unnecessary, it will roll the real estate tax rate back to
produce no more than 108 per cent of the levy for 1976.
The following persons appeared before Council:
Mr. Charles L. Landis, 1611 Si~non Road, N. W., critized Coun-
cil for not holding the public hearing at the Roanoke Civic Center
during the evening hours, advising that Council's decision to hold
the public hearing at 2:00 p.m., has, in effect, closed the hearing
to the working public who cannot leave their Jobs to attend and
this exclusive session further illustrates Council's lack of
concern for the average workimg taxpayer of Roanoke. He said
the public hearing is about one year too late since the tax
rate has already been applied and collected for three-fourths
of this tax year, therefore, the sole purpose of having this
hearing at this time would seem to be a feeble belated attempt
to give the appearance of compliance with the Code of Virginia
which requires such a hearing and this entire charade appears
to be designed to forestall any legal challenge to the collec-
tion of excess real estate taxes for the 1977 tax year. He
said the need for the increased real estate tax rate cannot be
substantiated since on June 30, 1977, the city had a budget
surplus of approximately $1.8 million and most of this surplus
was due to the fact that city employees received no pay in-
creases during the fiscal year, plus increased collection of re-
venue for six months for the 18 per cent real estate tax rate
increase and reassessment of property. He said this admitted
surplus should have been at least two times that amount and next
year's surplus should be even greater if prudent spending
practices are carried out. In light of the budget situation,
plus the latest disclosure that business gross receipts taxes
are proposed to be lowered at least ten per cent, he feels the real
estate tax rate should be lowered ten per cent effective
January 1, 1978. He recommended that Council take immediate
action to set the tax year and assessment year to coincide
with the fiscal year.
Mr. Jimmy Harvey, 2056 Memorial Avenue, S. W., stated that
Council has entertained the following since being elected to office:
increase in the cigarette tax, tax on restaurants, advertising taxes,
increase in sign insurance fee from $1 to $10, increase in the water
rates, increase in the utility tax take through high utility bills,
increase in the real estate taxes through two methods (1) reassessments
and (2) increase in the tax rate, and increase in the personal
property taxes. He noted that Council has accomplished the following
in tax related areas: a proposed decrease in the real estate tax
rate of $0.04 and a decrease of 2 1/2 per cent in the utility tax.
In s,,mmary, he said the tax situation in the City of Roanoke is a
very serious problem to the middle and lower income citizens and any
relief would be greatly appreciated and welcomed.
Mr. Frank W. Carter, 3711 Bear Road, S. E., advised that he
is a 100 per cent disabled veteran, that his real estate taxes
have doubled and he feels Council should revert back to the
1975 or 1976 tax rate. He also called attention to a drainage problem
at his residence, advising that the city promised him some relief
by July 1, 1977; however, those promises have not been kept and if
something is not done by October 1, he intends to take further action.
Mr. E. W. Andersen, 317 Darwin Road, $. W., gave a history of
assessments of homes in Edgehill Estates and the inequities which
exist, advising that reassessments were raised by approximately
$20,000 and when this was questioned, residents were told that
the computer was wrong. He said his assessment was raised from
$48,000 to $73,000, that his lot was assessed at $18,000 and the
two lots next door which are larger and have a more even terrain
were assessed at $16,000. After checking into the matter, his
reassessment was reduced to $64,000 for 1977. He noted for 1978,
his reassessment is $68,000. He also noted that the house next door
to him which sold for $105,000 is assessed at $67,000.
Mrs. Virginia Dare, 2825 Olive Road, N. W., asked if it is
possible that such things as square footage, lot size, fire-
places, number of bathroom~, etc., are added into the computer
as a plus, and if it is also possible that such things as
immediate surroundings, etc. are fed into the computer as a minus.
Dr. Robert C. Crawford, 122& Franklin Road, S. W., said assessments
have risen in old southvest even though the area has been bombarded
with rehabilitative houses. He said these homes have reduced
property values, but there has been no decrease in real estate
assessments. He said ne~ office buildings in downtown Roanoke are
assessed on the basis of percentage of occupancy, but rental property
in old southvest is not assessed on this basis and old southwest
should receive the same treatment.
The City Manager presented a statement in reference to the real estate tax assessments,
advising that the city has an obligation to perform a number of services for its citizens, that
we want to improve our city to make it more appealing both to new industry and to new residents
and the actions Council has and is expected to take tend to do exactly that. He encouraged
Council to continue to improve our city and to do that, he said we must hold the line and
retain the real estate tax level at the current level and to this end, he said he could not
recommend any reduction in the calendar 1977 tax rate.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
As previously requested by the Council at its meeting on Monday, September 12,
1977, the City Attorney submitted a Resolution reducing the real estate tax rate from $1.64
to $1.60 per $100 of assessed valuation; whereupon, Mr. Garland offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#23836) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 1, Rate of tax on realty and
personalty, of Chapter 1, Current Taxes, Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1956, as amended; establishing new tax rates for all real estate and improvements
thereon not exempt from taxation and all real estate and tangible personal property of public
service corporations; providing the time at and after which the aforesaid tax rates shall be
effective; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
Mrs. A. K. Simmons, 3106 Forest Hill Avenue, N. W., advised that she does not like
the way in which Council provided funds for the parking garage because the matter was not
brought to the attention of the public.
Mrs. Anne Foster, 2322 Oakland Boulevard, N. W., asked Council what it has done to
satisfy the efforts and wishes of the Roanoke Forward program.
Council being of the opinion that the increase in real estate taxes collected in
1977 over 1976 is necessary, Mr. Garland moved that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare the proper measure expressing the sense of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
BUSES: Pursuant to Ordinance No. 23539, the City Manager stated that at the meeting
of Council on Monday, September 12, 1977, he submitted a report in connection with the applicat~
of Pendleton Lines, Ltd., for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, and recommended
that Council establish the next meeting date as a time to receive written comments from
interested parties who might object to the issuance of said Certificate, the matter was
before the body.
The Mayor inquired if there were persons in the Council Chamber who would like to
be heard in connection with the application and there being none, Mr. Taubman offered the
following Resolution:
(#23837) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to issue a certain
certificate of public convenience and necessity for the operation of a mass transit system by
motor vehicle within the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mr. Thomas W. Skelley, President of the Roanoke Valley
Tennis Patrons' Association, appeared before Council and read a prepared statement proposing
that necessary funds be appropriated as soon as possible for the reconditioning and resurfacing
of the six tennis courts at the Crystal Spring complex.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Skelley verbally advised that it is estimated that approximately $2,000 per court,
or a total of $12,000, is needed and the Association, if necessary, is prepared to endeavor to
raise one-half of that amount by appealing to interested persons and groups.
There was discussion relative to imposing a tennis court fee with the proceeds to go
toward upkeep of the courts and Council requested that the City Hanager explore the feasibility
of this suggestion along with input from the Tennis Association.
Hr. Garland moved that the request of the Roanoke Valley Tennis Patrons' Association
be referred to the City Manager for study, report and recom~udation to Council together with
input from the Association. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman and adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: A commmnication from Mr. Frank W. Wilner, Vice President,
Transport Consultants, Incorporated, in connection with negotiations for settlement of the
question of ownership of sewer lines in the annexed area, urging Council to reconsider before
hastily selling out to the Public Service Authority for such an unworthy reason as expediency
and at such an unjust burden on its present and future taxpayers who will enjoy no benefits from
the acquisition of this Jurisdiction, but who will share the cost of the acquisition in high
sewer rates, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In view of the fact that the Water Resources Committee is scheduled to meet with Mr.
Charles R. Mitchell on Wednesday, September 28, 1977, at 1:00 p.m., to discuss his concerns
relative to the proposed settlement, Mr. Taubman moved that Mr. Wilner be invited to attend the
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
Relative thereto, Mr. Thomas had previously placed an item on the agenda pertaining to
discussion of city-county negotiations for settlement of water and sewer lines, Mr. Thomas moved
that Council meet in Executive Session at the conclusion of the Council meeting and that the
Mayor be requested to recess the meeting in order that Council may take official action if
necessary. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
BRIDGES-STATE HIGHWAYS: A conaaunication from Mr. John W. Lambert, Jr., suggesting
that the entire 1-581-U. S. 220 Southwest Expressway be named Webber Expressway in honor of the
late Mayor Roy L. Webber, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be referred to the City Planning Commission
for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
adopted.
PAY PLAN-SHERIFF: A communication from Sheriff Paul J. Puckett requesting appropriations
of $2,000 and $2,500 to provide funds for state approved increases in salaries of Deputies, effec-
tive October 1, 1977, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered a proposed Ordinance appropriating the requested funds.
In clarification, the Director of Finance said that during 1976-77 when no pay raise was
given to city employees, some employees in the Sheriff's Department received raises through State
Compensation Board action, that in 1977-78 city employees got a 7 1/2 per cent pay raise and his
understanding is that not all of the Sheriff's Deputies received the full 7 1/2 per cent. He
said he now understands the state has granted an additional raise and if this raise is approved
some employees will go beyond the 7 1/2 per cent approved by Council. He said a decision should
be made to either remain in one pay plan or the other because it appears the employees in the
Sheriff's Department are "flip flopping" between the City Plan and the State Pay Plan.
Mr. Taubman offered a substitute motion that the matter be referred to the City Manager,
the Director of Finance and the Sheriff for the purpose of clarifying the situation and to determim
if the arrangement is as fair as possible, and also advise Council as to which Pay Plan the Sheriff
employees will be covered by in the future. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting that
Council appropriate $500,000 to Capital Projects - William Fleming High School and $500,000 to
Capital Projects - Patrick Henry High School, advising that this is for the $1,000,000 in state
aid committed for the construction of the vocational-technical center and will be 100% reimbursed;
and further that $683,025 be appropriated to Title I, P. L. 89-10, Combined Federal School Programs:
100 per cent to be reimbursed by federal funds, was before Council.
In clarification, the Director of Finance stated that the School Board requested $1,000,00(
that the Ordinance calls for an appropriation of $504,697.02, that he called representatives of
the School Board and advised them that he would be in opposition if Council appropriated the
entire $1,000,000 because reimbursement is approved for 1978-79 and 1979-80 and that means the
City of Roanoke would be front-funding federal projects and he is going to discourage any further
front-funding of projects which are not absolutely necessary. He noted in reviewing requests
which have been coming in, that the city is paying with City of Roanoke taxpayers' dollars for a
lot of federal projects, many of which are 100 per cent reimbursable, but the City does not get
the reimbursement for three or four years in the future. He said the Ordinance as written by his
office appropriates strictly what is needed at this time and he recommended that Council adopt the
Ordinance as written.
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Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance as recommended by the Director of
Finance:
(#23838) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $683,025 to Combined
Federal School Programs under Appropriations and State and Federal Programs under Revenue, of the
1977-78 budget:
(#23839) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-PLANNING-GRANTS: A communication from the City of Roanoke
meat and Housing Authority requesting approval of a Comprehensive Plan for 12 dwelling units of
Section 8 New Construction for iow and moderate income families to be located in the Gainsboro
Subdivision, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following Resolution:
(#23840) A RESOLUTION approving a Comprehensive Plan dated September 22, 1977, and
authorizing and approving 12 units of Section 8 New Construction known ae Project VA. 36-0027-001
proposed to be erected by the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
TRAFFIC-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE, INCORPORATED: The City Manager submitted a written report
with regard to a pedestrian semi-mall proposed by Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated, to be established
on the block of Church Avenue between Jefferson Street and 1st Street, S. W., on a joint venture,
requesting that the matter be carried over until the October 17th Financial and Planning Session
in order that a full discussion of the proposed Mall and its possible impact on the parking garage
and downtown vehicular traffic patterns may be held.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request and that the City Manager be instructed
to invite representatives of Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated, to attend the October 17, 1977,
Financial and Planning Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENT-SALE OF PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $54,000.00 of the surplus funds be appropriated for the purchase of the old DMV
property located on Eighth Street, S. W., said amount including $37,500.00 for the purchase and
$16,500.00 for renovation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $37,500.00 to Capital
Projects Fund (Purchase of DMV property) under Section #1855, "Transfers", and $16,500.00 to
Maintenance under Section #1664, "Building Maintenance", of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23841) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1855, "Transfers," and Section
#1664, "Building Maintenance," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
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(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ................... 6.
NAYS: None ...........................
(Hr, Hubard absent)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the city's acquisition
of the property:
(#23842) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of Lots 8, 9, 10, and 11 of
Block 1, Map of Fishburn Place, bearing Official Tax Nos. 1113210, 1113211, 1113212, and 1113213,
in the City of Roanoke; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
BUDGET-GRANTS-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$1,019,260 be appropriated to the Grant Program Account representing an increase in CETA Grant No.
51-7-204-10, Title I Funding, FY '77, and CETA Grant No. 51-7-204-21, Title II Funding, FY'77.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $144,385.00 to
Unobligated Funds, Title I, Grant No. 51-7-204-10; and $874,875.00 to Unobligated Funds, Title II,
Grant No. 51-7-204-21, under C.E.T.A. Adminiatration of the 1977-78 Grant Program Account:
(#23843) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Account, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
BUDGET-GRANTS-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that CETA
Grant No. 51-7-204-60, Title VI Funding, FY'77 was increased by $4,754,027 on September 24, 1977,
and recommending that this amount be appropriated to a grant program account.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $4,754,02? to
Unobligated Funds, Title VI, (Grant #51-7-204-60), under CETA Administration of the 1977-78 Grant
Program Account:
(#23844) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Account, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
BUDGET-FIRE DEPARTMENT-CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $1,963.00 be added to Personal Services under Section #1347, "Fire," of the
1977-78 budget, to provide funds for a second Fire Marshal position at a bi-weekly rate of $557.50.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $1,963.00 from Continge
under Section #1880, "Contingencies" to Personal Services under Section #1347, "Fire," of the
1977-78 budget:
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(#23845) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1880, "Contingencies," and Section
#1347, "Fire," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Nubard absent)
MICROFILMING: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending expenditure of
$50,000 to fund and establish a microfilm center.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
There was discussion as to buying the equipment versus renting it; whereupon, Mr. Grove
moved that the City Manager be instructed to ascertain whether or not the microfilm equipment can
be purchased instead of rented, and if it is found that the equipment is extremely expensive,
determine if a rental-purchase arrangement can be effected. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting authority
to execute a special order received from the State Water Control Board regarding the Coyner Springs
Sewage Treatment Plant, by which the city agrees to a plan for achieving compliance with the final
effluent limitations specified in Part 1, Attachment B of NPDES Permit No. VAO021121.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk'e Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the
consent order:
(#23846) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager, for and on behalf of
the City of Roanoke, to execute a consent order, entitled Special Order Issued to City of Roanoke,
with the State Water Control Board by which the City agrees to a plan for achieving compliance
with the final effluent limitations specified in Part 1, Attachment B, of NPDES Permit No. FA002112~
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting adoption of a
revised Resolution requesting that the Hershberger Road Improvement Project, Cove Road to William-
son Road, be programmed entirely as an urban project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#23847) A RESOLUTION requesting that the improvements to Hershberger Road between Cove
Road and Williamson Road, N. W., be programmed entirely as an urban project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a report of the
Bid Committee recommending that the bid of Fulton Trucks, Incorporated, for supplying three new
pickup trucks for the sum of $22,301.55, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove questioned the wisdom of purchasing trucks with air conditioning because they
will be used primarily in the winter months.
The City Manager explained that in the summer months, these trucks will be used as
supervisory vehicles and when purchasing new equipment, the city is endeavoring to obtain
equipment with air conditioning whenever possible.
Mr. Garland offered an emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of Fulton Trucks, Incorporat
for supplying three new pickup trucks with air conditioning and tinted glass.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Grove moved that the proposed Ordinance be amended to delete air conditioning and
tinted glass. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman and adopted by the follovinE vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
Mr. Grove then offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of Fulton
Trucks, Incorporated, as above amended:
(#23848) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain vehicles for use by
the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting a certain bid made to the City for
furnishing and delivering such vehicles; rejecting certain other bids made to the City; and
providing for an emergency.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mmyor
Taylor - - 6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
CITY ATTORNEY-BUDGET: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting that
$25,000 be appropriated to cover fees of outside legal counsel for the city in certain matters of
litigation, some concluded and some pending.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $25,000 to Other
Services & Charges under Section #0301, "City Attorney," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23849) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #0301, "City Attorney," of the
1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
SCHOOLS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting a financial
statement for the month of August, 1977, for the Roanoke City Public Schools.
In this connection, the Director of Finance verbally requested that the item be
withdrawn from the agenda at this time.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
1977.
BUDGET: The Director of Finance submitted a financial report for the month of August,
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The Director of Finance submitted a statement of expenditures
for public welfare for the month of August, 1977.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the statement be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taubman and adopted.
TAXES: The Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting an addendum to
the Tax Compendium which he furnished to Council earlier in the year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted.
SUBDIVISIONS: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report in connection with
extraterritorial jurisdiction within which the city would exercise its subdivision regulations,
concurring in certain proposed boundaries for subdivision review responsibility.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Taubman moved that the report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted,
REPORTS OF CO~4ITTEES:
LIBRARIES: A report of the Roanok~e Public Library Board transmitting two Resolutions
for Council's consideration regarding additions to the Hain Library Building and the sale of
discarded library materials to the public at nominal prices, was before Council.
Since no one from the Library Board was present to answer questions of Council members,
Thomas moved that action on the Resolutions be deferred until the next reBular meeting of Council
on Honday, October 3, 1977, and that the Chairman of the Board be invited to attend the meeting.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman and adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 23820 permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
that certain alley located between Sixth Street, S. E., and Seventh Street, S. E., running through
Block 20 of Belmont Land Company, which block lies between Bullitt Avenue and Jamison Avenue, S.
E., having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Taubman offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#23820) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that certain
alley located between Sixth Street, S. E. and Seventh Street, S. E., running through Block 20 of
Belmont Land Company, which block lies between Bullitt Avenue and Jamison Avenue, S. E., as is
more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance. see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 23821 permanently vacating, closing, discontinuing
and abandoning that certain 15-foot wide alleyway running south from the south line of Windsor
Avenue, S. W., approximately 124.3 feet to another alley, and lying between Lot 1, Section 17, Map
cf Grandin Place, Official Tax No. 1440431, and Lot 7, Section 17, Map of Bungalow Addition,
Official Tax No. 1440430, and show~ on Sheet 144 of the Tax Appraisal Map of the City of Roanoke
and on the aforesaid Map of Grandin Place, having previously been before Council for its first
reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs.
Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23821) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, closing, discontinuing and abandoning that
certain 15-foot wide alleyway running south from the south line of Windsor Avenue, S, W.,
124.3-feet to another alley, and lying between Lot i, Sec. 17, Map of Grandin Place, (Official No.
1440431), and Lot 7, Sec. 17, Map of Bungalow Addition, (Official No. 1440430), and shown on Sheet
144 of the Tax Appraisal Map of the City of Roanoke and on the aforesaid Map of Grandin Place.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 23822 permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
that portion of Hillview Avenue, S. E., extending in an easterly direction from Garden City
Boulevard, S. E., 239.23 feet, as is more particularly described hereinafter; providing for a new
street connecting the portion of Hillview Avenue, S. E., remaining open with Troxell Street, S.
E., having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#23822) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a portion of
Hillview Avenue, S. E., extending in an easterly direction from Garden City Boulevard, S. E.,
239.23 feet, as is more particularly described hereinafter; providing for a new street connecting
the portion of Hillview Avenue, S. E., remaining open with Troxell Street, S. E.; and providing
the effective date of the aforesaid street closing.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
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(Mr. Hubard absent)
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STREETS ~ ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 23823 permanently vacating, discontinuing and closin$
that certain alleyway extending from lith Street to 15th Street running through Block 10, according
to the Myde Park Land Company Hap, having p~eviously been before Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first readin8 and laid over, vas again before the body, Mr. Grove offering
the follo~ing for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23823) Al/ ORDIN~-NCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that certain
alleyway extending from 14th Street to 15th Street running through Block 10, according to the
Hyde ParkLand Company Hap, vhich is more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion vas seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mr. Mubard absent)
STREETS AND AI~.EYS: Ordinance No. 23824 permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
a portion of that certain alleyway extending from Brandon Avenue to Laburnum Avenue running through
Block 10, Lee-Hy Court, and Block 1, Raleigh Court, having previously been before Council for its
first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Grove offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23824) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a portion of that
certain alleyway extending from Brandon Avenue to Laburnum Avenue running through Block 10, Lee-Hy
Court and Block 1, Raleigh Court, which is more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
ZONING-FLOODS-HUREICA~ES: Ordinance No. 23830 amending Sec. 4, Noncontrolled Activities
of Chapter 3, Erosion and Sediment Control Regulations, of Title XVI, Planning and Subdivisions of
The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, providing for certain situations in which said
chapter shall not apply, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and
adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23830) AN ORDINANCE amending Sec. 4. Noncontrolled Activities, of Chapter 3. Erosion
and Sediment Control Regulations, of Title X¥I. Planning and Subdivisions, of the Code of the City
of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by providing for certain situations in which said chapter shall not
apply.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-PLANNING-GRANTS: Council having instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure amending Resolution No. 23586, so as to provide an exception to the
priorities for publicly assisted housing established by Resolution No. 23586, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#23850) A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 23586, adopted April 25, 1977, so as to
provide an exception to the priorities for publicly assisted housing established by the aforemen-
tioned resolution.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
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MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
BUDGET-WATER DEPARTHBNT: The Hayor presented a com--nication requesting that Council
consider reducing the payment in lieu of taxes of the Water Department from $1,000,000 to $750,000
and recommending that $250,000 of the budget surplus from last year be used to replace the revenue
in the General Fund which would have to come from the Water Fund.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report making the same
rec~udation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the Mayor's communication and that the matter
be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted.
Mr. Thomas suggested that the City Manager and the Director of Finance be requested to
discuss the matter of a formula for calculating what the payment in lieu of taxes will be from
year to year in the Water Department.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report of the City Manager be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
TAXES: The Mayor presented a communication recommending that the business and occupational
license tax be reduced by ten per cent in order to be more competitive and attract more business
to the City of Roanoke as well as retain the business we already have in the city, advising that a
substantial reduction would strengthen our economic base in the future, thus accounting for the
immediate loss of revenue.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland spoke in support of reducing the business and occupational license tax;
however, he said it would be inappropriate for Council to grant a ten per cent reduction in that
tax and only a 2.44% reduction in the real estate tax. He said if Council approves a ten per cent
reduction, it will be accused of favoring business.
Mr. Garland then moved that a five per cent discount be authorized for the business and
occupational license tax as of January 1, 1978.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Taubman moved that the business and occupational license tax be reduced by ten per
cent effective January 1, 1978. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
The Director of Finance expressed concern over the motion, advising that the question
of a reduction in the tax has been referred to the Revenue Study Commission for recommendation to
Council, that the Commission needs sufficient time in order to do a first-class job and make
first-class recommendations to Council, and for that reason he asked that Council adopt a motion
which would provide for a credit instead of a reduction in the business and occupational license
tax effective January 1, 1978. He said this type of arrangement will be much easier to administer
and will also allow ample time for the Commission to make its report to Council.
Based upon the advice of the Director of Finance, Mr. Taubman amended the motion to
provide for a ten per cent credit for the business and occupational license tax effective January
1, 1978. The motion as amended was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted, Mr. Garland voting no.
COUNCIL: The Mayor requested that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a
personnel matter. In addition to the request of the Mayor, the City Manager requested that Council
also meet with him in Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the requests of the Mayor and the City Manager.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE: Vice-Mayor Bowles presented a verbal report relative to the
Virginia Municipal League meeting which was held in Williamsburg, Virginia, on September 18 - 20,
1977. She gave each member of Council a report of the Executive Director and copies of legislation
and independent Resolutions relative to the following: a tax rebate for rehabilitated dilapidated
housing which was approved by the League; the League authorized representatives to attend the
General Assembly session in reference to mandated legislation; and if there is a gasoline tax
enacted by Congress, it should come back to the localities.
CITIZENS' BLUE RIBBON LONG-RANGE PLANNING AND GOAL SETTING COMMITTEE: The Mayor noted
that there is a vacancy on the Citizens' Blue Ribbon Long Range Planning and Goal Setting Committee
created by the resignation of Mr. David K. Lisk and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. Sydnor W. Brizendine.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Brizendine was elected as a member of the Citizens
Blue Ribbon Long-Range Planning and Goal Setting Committee to replace Mr. David K. Lisk, resigned,
for a term of one year ending June 30, 1978, by the following vote:
FOR MR. BRIZF. I/I)INE: Council members Bo~lea, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
(Hr. Hubard absent)
CITIZENSt TASK FORCE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Mayor noted that
there is a vacancy on the Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention and Social Development created
by the resignation of Judge L. L. Koontz, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Judge Roy E. Willett.
There being no further nominations, Judge Willett was elected as a member of the Citizens~
Task Force for Crime Prevention and Social Development to replace Judge L. L. Koontz, for a term
of one year ending June 30, 1978, by the following vote:
FOR JUDGE WILLETT: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .... 6.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
BUILDINGS: The Mayor noted that the five year term of Mr. William A. Sowers as a
member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, expired on September 30, 1977, and
called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Taubman placed in nomination the name of Mr. William A. Sowers.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Sowers was reelected as a member of the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, for a term of five years ending September 30, 1982, by the
following vote:
FOR HR. SOWERS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
(Mr. Hubard absent)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Clerk reported that Mr. S. Lewis Lionberger, Jr., has
qualified as a Commissioner of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a term
of four years ending August 31, 1981.
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
WATER DEPARTMENT: Mrs. Irene Carico appeared before Council on behalf of residents of
Back Creek, objecting to the city constructing a reservoir on Back Creek. She said if Council
wants to assure ample water supply for the future, it can unpollute Roanoke River, use rain barrels
obtain a cactus in Texas, dig wells for $4,000 each, and use iron cisterns. She said that forcing
the people of Back Creek off their land will cause them to have heart attacks and die and Council
will be responsible. In concluding, she said if Council is going to take the land, it should have
the courtesy to go into the area and apologize to the residents who will have to relocate.
At 5:50 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 7:10 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all members of
Council present, with the exception of Mr. Hubard.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIl., P~-IIULAR MEETING,
Monday, October 3, 1977.
The Council o£ the City of Roanoke met in regular meetin~ in the Council Chsmber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Honday, October 3, 1977, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, withMayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bovles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William $. Rubard, Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .......... 7.
ABSENT: None ............................................................. O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Byron E. Haner, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. HcGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wtlburn C. Dtblin8, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Willis L. Betts,
Pastor, Northview United Methodist Church.
The Vice-Mayor presented a book entitled "The Baha:I World 1968-73" to the Mayor,
advising that she represented the Mayor on World Peace Day and the Secretary of the local Spiritual
Assembly asked her to present the book to Mayor Taylor with the request that it be placed in the
Main Library.
The Mayor expressed appreciation for the book and advised that it would be placed in
the Main Library.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
EQUIPMENT: Mr. Andrew F. Kaplan, General Manager, Do~tnion Dodge Ltd., appeared before
Council in regard to a bid which was filed by his company on August 31, 1977, for three 3/4 ton,
four wheel drive pickup trucks with snow plows, advising that the unit prices quoted by his company
were lower than any of the other bids, however, the bid of Fulton Trucks, Incorporated, for
furnishing three new Jeeps was accepted. He said Mr. Kiser, Chairman of the Bid Committee,
recommended that his company's bid be rejected because it took exception for fuel tank shields
and front stabilizer bars which are not available on Dodge trucks. Mr. Kaplan said as a taxpayer
of the City of Roanoke and as the losing bidder, he objects to the passage of the Ordinance
awarding the contract to the high bidder. He said the reasons given for rejection of his bid are
invalid or insignificant because front stabilizer bars are not necessary with Dodge snow plows
since it is an integral factory installed option, and fuel tank shields are unnecessary because
the gas tanks on Dodge trucks are recessed into the frame. He stressed that it is unreasonable
to spend $1,513.62 of the taxpayers' money just to get these insignificant items. He submitted
that the bid specifications are discriminatory against Dodge products and its dealership and if
his bid was rejected because a Dodge cannot meet the specifications, then the city is not effective]
reaping the benefits of competitive bidding and a local taxpayer is excluded from an opportunity
to share in city business.
Mr. Kaplan noted an incident where a city employee had threatened to "do all within his
power to insure that the City of Roanoke never buy another vehicle from Dominion Dodge," and he
requested that Council withdrew the Ordinance purchasing the trucks from Fulton Truck Company
until these matters can be investigated. He noted that Dominion Dodge feels it has been discrimi-
nated against by impossible bid specifications.
In concluding, Mr. Kaplan asked that Council investigate in general the bidding and
purchasing practices of the City of Roanoke because we seek one colon goal and that is to purchase
vehicles and equipment at the lowest m-mher of dollars to the taxpayers and it is not being done
in this particular situation.
Mr. Thomas said if the city feels it is advantageous to standardize in a particular
fleet, that is a position which can be reasonably taken, but when that position is taken, it
should be frankly and openly admitted and not go to the farce of asking people to submit bids.
He said the administration reported some time ago to Council that standardization of equipment is
desired and it could be handled administratively under the present framework, but it appears this
is not the case. He said Council has had very little, if any, input into the bidding process and
it is time to reconsider the situation wherein one or more members of Council could be a part of
every bid committee appointed by the Mayor.
On that basis, Mr. Thomas suggested that the bid presently before Council of Dominion
Dodge, Ltd. be taken under consideration and that the Mayor consult the members of Council to
determine if they desire to have input into the bidding procedure and if so, to what extent.
It was noted that the Ordinance accepting the bid of Fulton Trucks, Incorporated, was
adopted as an emergency measure at the meeting of Council on September 26, 1977, but the City
Manager pointed out that no irrevocable action had been taken; whereupon, the City Attorney said
he could bring an Ordinance to Council at its next regular meeting which would revoke Ordinance No.
23848.
There was considerable discussion as to Council having input into the bidding procedure;
whereupon, Mr. Thomas moved that the Mayor be requested to inquire of Council as to its preference
in regard to having representation on the bid co~ittees and that the City Manager advise as to the
procedure currently in effect relative to requesting bids in cases where standardization of equip-
ment is a major factor. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Thomas advised that having voted with the majority on the adoption of Ordinance No.
23848, he would like to move for a reconsideration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
unanimously adopted.
In respect to Ordinance No. 23848, Mr. Thomas moved that it be taken under advisement
until such time as Council receives a report relative to Council representation on the bid committee
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubmn and unanimously adopted.
Since Ordinance No. 23848 advising Fulton Trucks, Incorporated, that they were the
successful bidder had already been forwarded to the company, the City Attorney advised that this
is not really significant inasmuch as the purchase order has not been issued which is the crucial
step, but he said the company should be advised that there have been questions raised in respect
to the bidding process, that the city is neither accepting or rejecting their bid at this point,
and the matter is under consideration for further study.
In regard to obtaining Council's input into the btddin& procedure as it relates to the
situation addressed by Mr. Kaplan, Mr. Garland moved that Mr. Grove be requested to meet with
the bid commaittee to review this particular situation and submit a report to Council as soon as
possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor requested that Councilman Grove work with the bid committees on all bid
openings until the Financial and Planning Session of Council on Monday, October 17, 1977, and that
the City Clerk be instructed to place the matter on the agenda at which time Council will determine
whether or not there will be Council participation on the bid committees and to what extent that
participation will be.
SCHOOLS-CHARTER: Mr. Lewis M. Nelson, Chairman of the Roanoke City School Board,
appeared before Council and presented a Resolution adopted by the Board relative to a proposed
amendment to the City Charter establishing a procedure providing for an Agent and a Deputy Agent
to have authority to authorize payment of claims on behalf of the School Board. He requested
that the measure be passed on an emergency basis, if approved.
(For full text, see Resolution on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Joseph K. Ingram, member of the School Board, spoke in opposition to the Resolution,
advising that there is a major difference between the city's payment system and the one envisioned
for the school system, that the Director of Finance is directly responsible to Council, not to
the City Manager or any other administrator, however, the Finance Director for the school system
is responsible to the School Superintendent, not the School Board, and therefore his allegiance
would be to the School Superintendent. He said both he and Mr. Max Berman oppose the requested
Charter change and urged that Council not approve the Resolution.
Mr. Nelson said information would be available on any and all bills paid on whatever
frequency the Board directs.
Mr. Hubard said that Council selected, after intense study and interrogation, seven
very competent and dedicated School Board members, and they are not asking Council to change the
procedure but merely give them the discretion to run their operation as they deem best. He said
they are audited each year by one of the nation's leading certified public accounting firms which
the Council selects and it is an affront to the majority of the members of the School Board not
to at least put that much confidence in them.
Mr. Hubard then moved that Council receive and concur in the Resolution and that it be
referred to the City Code and City Charter Recodification Commdttee for preparation of the
appropriate Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted, Mrs. Bowles and Mr.
Garland voting no.
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER-CETA: Mr. George E. Franklin, Executive Director,
Opportunities Industrialization Center, appeared before Council and read a prepared statement in
regard to the need for effective action by Roanoke City in causing public service employee funds
to be available to OIC for hiring city residents. He noted that OIC has had the experience of
developing at least sixty new job slots in the last 60 days which means that at least fifty
unemployed persons in June are now employed in October, and OIC has at least thirty additional
slots approved and available. He noted that his purpose in appearing before Council is to inform
Council of the fact that not a single city resident has been among the hires OIC has made to date
and to request Council's immediate action causing the City-Program Agency to release $100,000 of
its $2,900,000 + Title VI money and $50,000 of its $700,000 + Title II monies to OIC either
directly and/or indirectly for the purpose of employing city residents under the PSE Program
rules and regulations. He said these funds would allow OIC to implement its PSE Program within
the City of Roanoke. Mr. Franklin noted that Council may safely take action at the present time
to cause $100,000 of Title VI to be released tomorrow, and since Title II is easier to spend, he
would not request emergency action, but that the administration be allowed to release within
fifteen days the amount determined by it as available.
The City Manager advised that there is $24,710 unexpended under Title II funds, that
in respect to Title VI, there is $151,750 unexpended, and as of October 7, 1977, $120,000 of
these funds will be returned to the Consortium under Title VI for its use outside the City
of Roanoke.
After considerable discussion of the matter between Council, the City Manager and Mr.
Franklin, Mr. Thomas moved that Mr. Franklin's request to appropriate $100,000 of Title VI money
to OIC be referred to the City Manager for complete review with Mr. Franklin and any other persons
he deems appropriate and to report the results of his findings to the Council at its next regular
meeting on Monday, October 10, 1977, and, in the interim, no funds are to be transmitted outside
the City of Roanoke until the Council is so advised. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE HOME: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that Personal Services be reduced by $1,099.00, that Extra Help be reduced by $1,361.00, and that
$120.00 be added to Local Cash Match in the Juvenile Court budget, in order for the Crisis Inter-
vention Center budget to balance as to anticipated revenues and expenditures.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr, Grove offered the follovin~ emergency Ordinance:
(#23851) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Account, and Section #0703, "Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court," of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emersency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, and Mayor
Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber)
JAIL: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting authorization to enter
into a certain agreement with the County of Roanoke for use of city jail facilities and services
at the per diem rate of $5.00 per day.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Manager verbally advised that he would like authorization to enter into a
contract, but not necessarily the one in which Council was furnished with a copy because thmre
are certain aspects of that contract in which he cannot concur.
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager
to execute an agreement with the County of Roanoke in relation to the use of city jail facilities:
(#23852) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute on behalf
of the City of Roanoke a certain agreement with the County of Roanoke providing for the use of
City jail facilities by the County at a specified per diem charge per prisoner.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution.
Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr.
AYES: Council members Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: Council members Bowles and Garland.
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REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
LIBRARIES: Mr. Evans B. Jessee, Chairman of the Roanoke Public Library Board, appeared
before Council and presented two Resolutions adopted by the Board regarding additions to the main
library building and the sale of discarded library materials to the public at nominal prices.
(For full text, see report and Resolutions on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In a discussion of the request regarding the addition to the main library, Mr. Jessee
said the Library Board is requesting $6,930 for the schematic design phase and $9,240.00 for the
design development phase and they would like authorization for that portion of the work. He noted
that there are no funds in the library budget to accomodate the request and the Board is tee
a special appropriation by Council.
Council questioned whether or not there is a priority list of capital improvement
projects; whereupon, the City Manager advised that Council does not have a five year capital pro-
jects program.
The Mayor requested that the record show that the City Manager is instructed to establish
the goals for a five year capital improvements program and that he further be instructed to add
an additional year after each year has passed in order to keep the program five years in advance,
and to use his discretion if necessary to establish priorities within the five year program.
Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be placed on the Financial and Planning Session agenda
for Monday, October 17, 1977, in order that the City Manager may furnish Council with his prelimi-
nary thoughts on the subject at which time Council will provide the City Manager with input as to
what they would like to be included in the five year program, and that the request of the Library
Board relative to the addition to the Main Library building be deferred until after the Financial
and Planning Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
With reference to the second Resolution as to the sale of discarded library materials,
Mr. Taubman moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
adopted.
COMMITTEES: Mr. W. Bolling Izard, Chairman of the Citizens' Blue Ribbon Long Range
Planning and Goal Setting Committee, appeared before Council and presented a report setting forth
the findings of the Committee in respect to the Fire Department.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In view of the fact that the report is very comprehensive, Mr. Taubman moved that it
be referred to the Financial and Planning Session of Council on Monday, October 17, 1977, at 2:00
p.m., for discussion and that the City Manager be requested to study the report in order to be in
a position to respond thereto, and that members of the Committee who composed the report be
present to provide input as to how they arrived at their conclusions. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
HUMAN RESOURCES CO~/I~TEE: A report of the Human Resources Committee listing several
recommendations in connection with the request of the Ad Hoc Committee of City Funded Human
Services that Council reinstate from the $1.8 million surplus the ten per cent reduction in
service funds, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Taubman.
Mr. Garland said he has been troubled with his vote on reducing the amounts appropriated
to the b--~n service agencies because he feels that Council had indirectly authorized the original
budgets to cover a total appropriation of $554,000 and many of those agencies based their budgets
on that amount, that the ten per cent cut was not taken into account and they therefore had to later
adjust their budgets accordingly. He noted that even though Council did not give the organizations
official authorization, they took it as such, and for that reason he offered a substitute motion
that the ten per cent be reinstated to the h,~man service agencies and that the additional amount
be taken from the budget surplus.
The Director of Finance advised that Council's intent was to appropriate a sum of
twenty per cent of federal revenue sharing money to human resources and that twenty per cent was
based upon an estimate by the Finance Department approximately eight months prior to knowing how
much money the city was actually going to get, that Council set aside the sum of twenty per cent
of $2.77 million which was $554,000 only to learn four to six weeks ago that the city is going
to receive $2.643 million, that based upon those figures, Council has already overappropriated
$25,799 to human resources and he would hope in the next budget process to determine a much
better approach toward the human services program. For informational purposes, he noted that
out of an approximate $1.8 million surplus, there remains approximately $51,962 as of this date.
Mr. Garland's substitute motion died for lack of a second.
The original motion was then adopted, Mr. Garland voting no.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having referred to a committee for tabulation,
report and recommendation the bids which were received for installation of the Whitmore Avenue
storm drain, the committee submitted a written report recommending that the Iow bid of E. C. Pace
and Company, in the amount of $17,975.00, be accepted, and that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $3,000.00 from Sewer
Lateral Replacement to Whitmore Avenue Storm Drain of the Capital Projects Fund, under Section
#1855, "Transfers to Other Funds," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23853) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1855, "Transfers to Other Funds,"
of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of E. C.
Pace and Company:
(#23854) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of a new storm drain on Whitmore
Avenue in the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting a certain bid made to the
City; rejecting a certain other bid; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Council having previously deferred action on a recommendation
of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission with reference to execution of a contract betwaen the City
of Roanoke and APCOA, Incorporated, for operation of the parking lot at the Roanoke Civic Center,
until a full membership of Council was present, the matter was again before the body.
Mr. Thomas noted that earlier in the meeting Council referred to the Financial and
Planning Session on October 17, 1977, the matter of Council representation on the bid committees
and suggested that the above matter be taken under advisement until a Council member is a part of
the bidding process.
Mr. Taubman spoke in opposition to the suggestion, advising that the City Attorney has
said that he felt the APCOA bid was properly received and he moved that the following Ordinance
be placed upon its first reading:
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(#23855) AN ORDINANCE accepting certain proposals of APCOA, Inc., for operation of the
Roanoke Civic Center Parking Lot, upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard.
Hr. Thomas offered a substitute motion that the Ordinance rejecting the bid of APCOA,
Incorporated, and directing that the matter be readvertised for bids, be placed upon its first
reading.
The motion died for lack of a second.
Mr. Garland offered a substitute motion that the entire matter be tabled. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Thomas and lost, Hrs. Bowles and Messrs. Grove, Hubard and Taubman voting no.
Mr. Garvis Jones representing the Roanoke Fiddle and Banjo Club appeared before Council
and advised that they are a non-profit organization promoting and keeping alive old-time and
bluegrass music, and they have utilized the Roanoke Civic Center since March, 1973. He noted
that they do not charge admission for their events and they feel that the parking fee would
definitely hurt attendance. He said the small amount of money the city would receive would not
offset the goodwill the Civic Center has been generating just through their shows alone.
Mr. Harold Bates, representing J & S Parking Company, appeared before Council and
stated that their case has been previously presented by Mr. David Hart, Attorney. He said J & S
is one of the oldest parking concerns in the city and is ready and able to give service to the
city on a competitive basis. He said under the bidding procedure which was used, another party
was deprived from bidding and this is a disservice to the taxpayers of the City of Roanoke and is
playing with the Civic Center, which is one of the most viable buildings in the city.
The original motion to adopt Ordinance No. 23855 on its first reading was then adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard and Taubman .................. 4.
NAYS: Council members Garland, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .................... 3.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PAY PLAN-SHERIFF: Council having previously deferred action on a request of the Sheriff
for appropriations of $2,000 and $2,500 to provide funds for state approved increases in salaries
of Deputies, effective October 1, 1977, the matter was again before the body.
In this connection, a communication from the Sheriff advising that he met with the City
Manager and the Director of Finance on the matter and it was generally agreed that the best
solution to the present dile~mm is to get the Sheriff's Office out of the City Pay Plan altogether
by July 1, 1978, that the July 1 date resulted from his request because to do this earlier would
cause a very serious morale problem in the office and would not allow the Sheriff an opportunity
to solicit the help of the Compensation Board as far as making what he considers necessary adjust-
ments for some of the people who have become accustomed to the higher salaries paid to them by
the City Pay Plan, and in addition, this time schedule will allow his successor an opportunity to
handle the matter in his own way, which could conceivably include further cousideration of the
City Pay Plan should Council be interested or willing to discuss the matter with him.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $2,000 from Contingen-
cies under Section #1880, "Contingencies" to Personal Services under Section #0714, "Sheriff";
and transferring $2,500 from Contingencies under Section #1880, "Contingencies", to Personal
Services under Section #0716, "Jail," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23856) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriatio
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..... 6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was out of the Council Chamber)
Mr. Hubard said there is no reason for Council to act on the matter until the Sheriff
formally advises that it is his desire to remove his employees from the City Pay Plan and moved
that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimousl
adopted.
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk presented a list of items referred but still pending
from June 21, 1976, through September 26, 1977.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
BUDGET-WATER DEPARTlqBNT: Pursuant to a request of the Mayor that Council consider
reducing the payment in lieu of taxes of the Water Department from $1,000,000 to $750,000 and a
recom~ndation that $250,000 of the budget surplus from last year be used to replace the revenue
in the General Fund which would have to come from the Water Fund, Mr. Grove offered the following
emergency Ordinance decreasing Payment in Lieu of Taxes by $250,000 under 'Water - General Operating
of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23857) Alt ORDINANCE to amend and reordain General Operating Expense of the 1977-78
Water Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
TAXES: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure setting forth the findings of Council with respect to a public hearing which was held on
September 26, 1977, in reference to real estate taxes collected in 1977, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(#23858) A RESOLUTION setting forth the findings of this Council with respect to the
public hearing required by Section 58-785.1, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, and expressing
the sense of this Council that the increase in real estate tax collected in 1977 over 1976 is
necessary.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution.
Taub~an and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr.
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
TAXES: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure providing for a ten per cent credit for the business and occupational license tax, effective
January 1, 1978, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(#23859) AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 8, License Tax Code, Title VI, Taxation, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by the addition of a new section to be numbered
117, and entitled Tax Credit.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman.
The Director of Finance noted that he had the following language inserted in the Ordinance:
"provided, however, any taxpayer who fails to file and pay the license tax on or before the due
date thereof shall not be entitled to the tax credit herein provided". He said he suggested that
this language be inserted in an effort to curb delinquencies and to improve collection, that he
feels it is in the best interest of the city that a ten per cent credit be given to those individualt
who pay their business license fees on time, but those who do not pay them in a timely manner
should not be allowed the credit because it has become an extremely costly procedure to collect
delinquent taxes.
Mr. Taubman questioned whether or not there is presently imposed a penalty for late
payment; whereupon, the Director of Finance advised that there is a ten per cent penalty. Based
upon that information, Mr. Taubman said it appears if the Ordinance is adopted as written, there
will be two penalties imposed, that the purpose of the Ordinance is to encourage business to come
into the city, that he does not know if Council had in mind to have another remedy for late
payment and this should be a prerogative of the Council.
Mr. Taubman then moved that the Ordinance be amended by deleting the following language:
"provided, however, any taxpayer who fails to file and pay the license tax on or before the due
date thereof shall not be entitled to the tax credit herein provided". The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas.
Mr. Garland clarified his position as expressed on September 26, 1977, advising that he
is not opposed to the decrease in the tax, but he is troubled with the amount proposed as opposed
to the relief which was given to the residential property owner. He said it is disproportionate
to give ten per cent relief to the business and professional people and at the same time only
give a 2.44 per cent decrease to the homeowner. He noted that the matter has been referred to
the Revenue Study Commission to study the overall business and occupational license tax and it would
be unusual for Council to take action on the matter until it has had the benefit of a recommendation
from the Revenue Study Commission.
Mr. Garland then offered a substitute motion that the credit for the business and
occupational license tax be reduced to five per cent instead of ten per cent.
The motion died for lack of a second.
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The following vote was recorded on the amendment to Ordinance No. 23859:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
Ordinance No. 23859, on first reading, as amended, was then adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: Mr. Garland ............................................................... 1.
PENSIONS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure providing for a vested allowance for members of the Employees' Retirement System
with ten or more years of creditable service, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Taubman moved
that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23860) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaintng Chapter 1, General Provisions, of Title
III, Pensions and Retirement, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, (1956), as amended, by adding a
new section to be numbered Section 6.1 providing for a veered allowance for members of the Employees
Retirement System with ten or more years of creditable eervice; amending and reordaining subparagrap
(c) of subsection (12) of Section 7 providing for a former employee who is entitled to s deferred
early service retirement allowance or a deferred vested allowance returning to City service;
amending and reordaining subsection (17) of Section 7 so as to provide for pensions to spouses;
and amending subparagraph (b) of subsection (20) of Section 7 concerning certain Health Department
employees.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubumn, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor - 7,
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
BONDS: The Mayor presented a Resolution endorsing the bond issues to be submitted to
the voters in a referendum on November 8, 1977, and encouraging the citizens of the City of
Roanoke to vote their approval of such bond issues.
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#23861) A RESOLUTION endorsing the bond issues to be submitted to the voters in a
referendum on November 8, 1977, and encouraging the citizens of the City of Roanoke to vote their
approval of such bond issues.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a legal
matter and that the Mayor be requested to recess the Council meeting in order that official action
may be taken if necessary after the Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O,
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
WATER DEPARTMENT: Mrs. Irene Carico appeared before Council and presented a petition
signed by 70 persons in opposition to the reservoir on Back Creek and also presented photographs
of the Back Creek area.
(For full text, see petition and photographs on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the petition and photographs be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
At 5:10 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: At 6:05 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Vice-Mayor Bowles
presiding, all members of Council present, and the Mayor absent.
Mr. Thomas advised that pursuant to his request, the Water Resources Committee met with
Council to discuss the terms and conditions of a legal matter pertaining to the purchase and
expansion of water and sewer lines in the annexed area of Roanoke County, that a form of contract
was presented to Council, that Council reviewed the contract, and made certain changes which have
been referred to the City Attorney for necessary correction, after which time the contract will
be transmitted to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday morning. He noted that the
form of contract as approved by Council will be on exhibit in the City Clerk's Office on Tuesday,
October 4, 1977, at 10:30 a.m,
to 4:00 p.m., October 4.)
(The release time was later changed by authorization of the Mayor
(For full text, see co~mication from Mayor Taylor and fo~m of contract on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
There being no further business, the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
ATTEST
City Clerk
APPROVED
Mayor
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COUNCIL, RF~GULAR MEETING,
Monday, October 10, 1977.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Honday, October 10, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., vith Mayor Noel
C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bo~les, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William $. Hubard, Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............ 7.
ABSENT: None ....................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Byron E. Haner, City Manager; Hr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Oibling, Jr,, City Attorney; Hr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend David A. Yingling,
Pastor, Central Church of the Brethren.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, September 26,
1977, having been furnished each member of Council on motion of Mr. Grove, seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were
approved as recorded.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor advised that he has proclaimed October 14 and 15, 1977, as
Disabled American Veterans "Forget-Me-Not" Days in the City of Roanoke and urged all citizens to
remember the disabled American veterans.
(For full text, see proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor advised that he has proclaimed October 10 - 15, 1977, as High
School Marching Band Week in the City of Roanoke and stated his pleasure in calling to the attention
of the citizens that fourteen of the local high school marching bands will participate in the
Southwestern Marching Bands Invitational Festival in Roanoke on October 15, 1977, at Victory
Stadium.
(For full text, see proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Mr. Ron McMillian, representing Opportunities
Industrialization Center, Public Relations, appeared before Council and expressed appreciation to
the Mayor for having proclaimed October 11, 1977, as OIC Day in the City of Roanoke.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, October
10, 1977, on the request of Cleopa Goode and Raeford L. Goode that 3 1/2 Street, S. W., and two
certain alleyways in the immediate vicinity be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was
before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Com~ission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the portion of the street and the two alleyways submitted
a written report advising that they have viewed the street and alley portions, and the neighboring
property, and subject to unknown interest of the City of Roanoke, are of the unanimous opinion
that no inconvenience would result either to any individual or to the public from vacating,
discontinuing and closing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Taubman moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23862) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing 3 1/2 Street and an
adjoining alley portion, which are more particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, October
10, 1977, on the request of the City of Roanoke that a portion of the right of way of Bullitt
Avenue, S. E., be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the street submitted a written report advising that they
are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience would result, either to any individual or to
the public, from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
~o one appearing in opposition to the request, Hr, Thomas moved that the follo~ing
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(t23863) A~ Oil)INAI~CE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a certain street
being that certain portion of the riiht-of-way for Bullitt Avenue, $. E., located at the inter-
section of Ja~Lson Avenue, S. E., and 6th Street, S. E., and Bullitt Avenue, S. E., as is more
particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
ZONING-ANNEXATION: A communication from Mr. Roy O. Carter, Jr., noting advising that
he has been advised by the City that Lot 5, Roy Carter Map, on Clara Avenue, S. W., in the City
of Roanoke, is substandard and a house cannot be erected on said lot and he requested that he be
allowed to explain to Council that all substandard aspects of the lot were in existence prior to
annexation and that a building permit should be issued by the city.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
explained
the Board
In view of the fact that Mr. Carter did not appear at the meeting, the City Attorney
that Mr. Carter's remedy is not through Council, but through issuance of a variance by
of Zoning Appeals or rezoning through the City Planning Commission.
Based upon the above information, Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be received
and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENT-HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Mr. James A. Ford, Vice Chairman
of the Mental Health Services of Roanoke Valley, appeared before Council and read a statement in
support of an earlier request to Council for reinstatement of $29,159.00 contained in Mental
Health Services of Roanoke Valley's budget proposal for the current fiscal year, advising that
the request is designed to correct the Mental Health allotment to reflect increased population
resulting from annexation and to produce per capita parity with the other local governments that
fund Mental Health. He noted that reinstatement of this amount will prevent a loss of $70,000 to
$75,000 of state matching money in order to continue existing services to the mentally retarded
and the mentally ill citizens and their families in the Roanoke Valley.
Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and the Director of
Finance for preparation of the appropriate budget Ordinance to fund the request. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland.
Mrs. Bowles and Messrs. Grove and Taubman spoke in support of the services rendered by
Mental Health Services, but said if Council approves their request, it is deviating from the
policy which was established for all human service agencies. They noted that each agency was cut
by ten per cent and some of them also lost matching funds.
Dr. Fred P. Roessel appeared before Council and noted that it is important for Council
to realize that Mental Health Services has been funded by the City on a continuing basis for the
last twenty years and two years ago when they came to the Council with the same request, a special
appropriation was approved taking into consideration the newly annexed citizens.
Ms. Jayne A. Thomas, Chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee of City Funded Human Services,
appeared before Council and advised that the city struggled long and hard to establish policy by
which human resource funding would occur, that many agencies have lost matching money due to the
ten per cent cut and to change the ball game in the middle of the last inning is more than most
of the organizations are willing to accept.
Mr. Leonard Pick, representing Roanoke Area Ministries, appeared before Council and
reiterated the remarks of Ms. Thomas.
The motion was then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .... 4.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Grove and Taubman .................. 3.
CITY GOVERNMENT: Mrs. William Schisler, a missionary whose mother resides in Roanoke
and who has been living in Virginia's sister state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, appeared before
Council and presented the Mayor with a record of the island music of Santa Catarina, hand made
pillow lace made by wives of fishermen of the island and a poster displaying something of the
beauty of the state. She also presented the Vice-Mayor with a gift of hand made lace.
The Mayor and Vice-Mayor expressed appreciation for the gifts.
SWIMMING POOLS: Ms. Jayne A. Thomas, Director, Youth Programs, Total Action Against
Poverty in Roanoke Valley, appeared before Council and read a prepared statement in regard to the
Hurt Park swim~ing pool project for the summer of 1977.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the statement be received and filed with gratitude. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Hubard further moved that the City Manager be requested to make a recommendation
to Council in reference to the City of Roanoke including funds in its budget to operate the Hurt
Park pool for the 1978 s,,mmer season. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously
adopted.
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Ns. Thomas referred to the racial problems experienced at William Fleming High School
last week and requested that the Mayor's Youth Commission be reactivated with a ~andate to revie~
ways in which to increase expression between blacks and whites in our com,nity.
PETITIONS AND COI~RINICATIONS:
STADIUM: A communication from Hr. Ron Dellinger, General ~anager, Meado~ Gold Dairy,
requestln$ that the city waive the gross receipts percentage on the gate in connection with the
band festival on October 15, 1977, at Victory Stadium, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting that
Council review the plans and specifications for Fire Stations No. 6 and No. 13 and approve the
plans as presented.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the plans, as presented, be approved. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a further report recommending that
Council hold a special meeting on Tuesday, November 1, 1977, at 9 a.m., for the purpose of
and opening bids for Fire Stations No. 6 and No. 13 and the Curb and Gutter EDA Public Works
Projects.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution fixing the date of a Special Meeting of
Council for Tuesday, November 1, 1977, at 9 a.m.:
(#23864) A RESOLUTION fixing the date of a Special Meeting of the Council of the City
of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr.
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................ y ............................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
REGIONAL JAIL: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization
to execute Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Tandy Construction Company for construction of
the new jail, to provide for redesign of the alley grade behind the Third Street annex and to
move the proposed storm drain location, for the additional cost of $2,876.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance approving issuance of Change Order No. 3:
(#23865) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 3, to
the City's contract with Tandy Construction Company, dated July 6, 1977, for construction of a
new jail facility, authorized by Ordinance No. 23702; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
MICROFILM CENTER: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with a
proposed microfilm center, advising that his report under date of September 26, 1977, is still
valid and recommending approval of an Ordinance authorizing expenditure of surplus funds to
accomplish the microfilming program.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman noted that he felt the City Manager had done a good job in setting forth
the information requested by Council, but something as extensive as the microfilm center should
be further studied as it relates to the Management Information System, and for that reason moved
that the matter be taken under advisement for further study and consideration by the new adminis-
tration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas.
The City Hanager noted the pressing need of the Clerk of the Circuit Courts to move
forvard with the microfilming program in his officel whereupon, Hr. ?aubman and Hr. Thomas enlarged
upon their ~otion to request the City Hanager to advise Council at its Financial and Planning
Session on Monday, October 17, 1977, as to the timetable for microfilming in the Clerk of Courts
Office and the amount of funds needed therefor and that the report have input from Hr. Walker R.
Carter, Jr., Clerk of the Circuit Courts. It was also suggested that Hr. Carter be present at
the Financial and Planning Session on October 17 to ansver questions raised by Council members.
The motion, as enlarged upon, was then unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC-DOWNTOI~ ROANOKE, INCORPORATED: The City Hanager submitted a written report
in connection with the free parking program along certain streets in the Central Business District,
reco~ending that the report be placed on the agenda of the October 17 Financial and Planning
Session of Council in order that it may be more fully discussed as it relates to the proposed
pedestrian improvements to Church Avenue, between Jefferson Street and First Street, S. W.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the report be
included on the October 17, 1977 Financial and Planning Session agenda. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Hubard suggested that the City Attorney check into the feasibility of an appropriate
Ordinance or City Code amendment which would prohibit downtown employees from parking in the free
three-hour parking spaces.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with a
request of the Town of Vlnton that the city delay placing the water tank on Old Brook Road,
located in Bedford County between Falling Creek Filter Plant and the Town of Vinton, into service.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
RADAR: The City Manager submitted a written report transmitting a report of the Office
of Secretary of Human Resources on the city sponsored Senate Bill 517 - Human Resource Project -
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
COUNCIL: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a matter of pending litigation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In addition to the request of the City Attorney, Mr. Taubman requested an Executive
Session on a matter of personnel.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the requests for Executive Sessions. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting a
revised monthly statement for August, 1977, for the Roanoke City Schools.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the statement be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
COUNCIL: The Director of Finance submitted a written report requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a legal matter.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AIRPORT: The committee appointed to study bids received for security fencing adjacent
to General Aviation at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, submitted a written report
recommending that the bid of Powers Fence Company in the amount of $24,963.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Taubman offered the follo~ing emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of Powers
Fence Company, Incorporated:
(#23866) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal and avarding a contract for the
installation of security fencing and control gates at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrma Field,
for Federal Airport Project No. ADAP 6-51-0045-06, Contract IV, upon certain ter~s and conditions;
authorizing the proper city officials to execute the requisite contract; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taub~an, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... ?.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Council at its last regular meeting on Monday,
October 3, 1977, having referred to the City Manager for report, a request of Mr. George E.
Franklin, Executive Director of Opportunities Industrialization Center, that Council cause the
City-Program Agency to release $100,000 of its $2,900,000 + Title VI money to OIC, either directly
and/or indirectly, for the purpose of employing city residents under the PSE program rules and
regulations, the matter was again before the body.
Mr. Thomas said he noticed that the City Manager had just presented Mr. Franklin with a
copy of the report and inquired of the City Manager and Mr. Franklin as to whether or not the
report had been reviewed with him prior to that time; whereupon, Mr. Franklin said he met with
the City Manager in his office briefly on Monday morning, but the City Manager would not release
a copy of the report to him at that time and he did not know what was contained in the report.
In explanation, the City Manager stated that the report was not completed in time to
send it out with the agenda material on Friday, that he did not give a copy to Mr. Franklin
before the meeting because he never releases reports until after Council members have been given
their copies. He said the report basically says the same thing he said to Council last week that
the only thing which can be done is return to the Consortium approximately $i50,000 in federal
funds and OIC can apply for the money.
Mr. Thomas said he did not feel that Council or Mr. Franklin had received the report in
sufficient time to deal with it at that time and moved that action be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Council on Monday, October 24, 1977, and prior to that time, the City Manager
and his staff be requested to meet ~ith Mr. Franklin to discuss the report. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Taubman.
Mr. Franklin told Council about a special energy project which entails cutting wood in
the national forest to be given to citizens of the Fifth Planning District to serve as an alternate
to oil, gas and electricity. He said it is difficult to implement the project because there are
no city people working and he needs permission to hire five city people which will cost less than
$100,000 for six months.
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts appeared before Council and suggested that possibly a
citizens information system needs to be established to determine what is going on in the CETA
Program and suggested that a CETA administrator explain the details of the Program.
The Mayor suggested that instead of deferring action on the report until October 24, that
the City Manager be instructed to meet with Mr. Franklin during the week and that they be requested
to advise Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday, October 17, as to what has
transpired between them and in that way Council can have the necessary enabling measure prepared
for its meeting on October 24, 1977.
Mr. Thomas and Mr. Taubman concurred in the Mayor's suggestion and amended their motion
accordingly; whereupon, it was unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Ordinance No. 23855 accepting certain proposals of APCOA, Incorporal
for operation of the Roanoke Civic Center Parking Lot, upon certain terms and conditions, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading
and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(#23855) AN ORDINANCE accepting certain proposals of APCOA, Inc., for operation of the
Roanoke Civic Center Parking Lot, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance.
and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, and Taubman ....... 4.
NAYS: Council members Garland, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 3.
TAXES: Ordinance No. 23859 amending the City Code providing for a ten per cent tax
credit for the business and occupational license tax from and after January 1, 1978, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading
and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Taubman offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(t23859) AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 8, License Tax Code, Title VI, Taxation, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as emended, by the addition of a ney section to be numbered
117, and entitled Tax credit.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubmanmoved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: Council member Garland ............................................. 1.
PENSIONS: Ordinance No. 23860 providing for a vested allowance for members of the
Employees' Retirement System with ten or more years of creditable service, having previously been
before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over,
was again before the body, Mr. Taubman offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#23860) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 1, General Provisions, of Title
III~ Pensions and Retirement, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding a
new section to be numbered Section 6.1 providing for a vested allowance for members of the Employees
Retirement System with ten or more years of creditable service; amending and reordaining subpara-
graph (c) of subsection (12) of Section 7 providing for a former employee who is entitled to a
deferred early service retirement allowance or a deferred vested allowance returning to the city
service; amending and reordaining subsection (17) of Section ? so as to provide for pensions to
spouses; and amending subparagraph (b) of subsection (20) of Section 7 concerning certain Health
Department employees.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
TAXES: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Revenue Study Commission created
by the resignation of }ir. James E. Cart for a term ending June 30, 1978, and called for nominations
to fill the vacancy.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Keenis E. Elswick.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Elswick was elected as a member of the Revenue
Study Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. James E. Cart, resigned, for a term ending
June 30, 1978, by the following vote:
FOR MR. ELSWICK: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................... 7.
INDUSTRIES: The Mayor noted that the four year terms of Messrs. C. E. Hunter, Jr.,
and Horace G. Fralin as members of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, will expire on October 20, 1977, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Fralin.
Mr. Taubman placed in nomination the names of Messrs. C. E. Hunter, Jr., and Horace G.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Hunter and Fralin were reelected as members
of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke for terms of four years each ending
October 20, 1981, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. HUNTER AND FRALIN: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor .............................................. 7.
BUILDINGS:' The City Clerk reported that Mr. William A. Sowers has qualified as a
member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, for a term of five years ending
September 30, 1982.
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR I~ETING,
Honday, October 24, 1977.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, October 24, 1977, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, withMayor Noel C. Taylor presidin~.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Nubard, Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Hayor Noel C. Taylor ..........
ABSENT: None ................................................................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Byron E. Haner, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dtbling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor advised that he has proclaimed November 15, 1977, as "NICKEL
DAY" on Valley Metro Transit, and that all fares on this date shall be reduced to five cents a
ride and he encouraged all Roanoke residents to use Valley Metro on this day to discover the ease
and convenience of public transportation and 'Rickel Day" specials being offered by area merchants
in Valley Metro's honor.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution authorizing Greater Roanoke Transit Company
to arrange a reduction of fares in the city on November 15, 1977:
(#23867) A RESOLUTION authorizing Greater Roanoke Transit Company to arrange a reduction
of fares in the City on November 15, 1977.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS-PUBLIC WORKS-PLANNING-GRANTS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement
for bids for paving of various streets within the City of Roanoke, said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 24, 1977, and to be opened before the Council
at 2 p.m., on that date, the .Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for
bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to
proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Adams Construction Company -
John A. Hall & Company, Incorporated -
S. R. Draper Paving Company -
$ 807,440.00
812,540.00
838,880.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and reco~endation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, J. D. Sink, Harold G. Hardy and
William G. Kuthy as members of the committee.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-PUBLIC WORKS-PLANNING-GRANTS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement
for bids for construction of Hershberger Road storm drain, Carvins Creek to Hazelridge Road, EDA
Project No. 01-51-26601, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday,
October 24, 1977, and to be opened before the Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked
if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising
any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon
the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Lanford Brothers Company, Incorporated
Aaron J. Conner General Contractor,
Incorporated
Branch & Associates, Incorporated
$ 244,697.50
314,714.35
327,062.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, K. B. Kiser
and William A. Hewitt as members of the committee.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STADIUM: A communication from Mr. John A. Kelley, Manager, Civics Department, Roanoke
Valley Chamber of Commerce, requesting Council to waive charges for use of Victory Stadium and
related services for the Annual Playoff Games on November 13, 1977, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the request and that the matter be referred to
the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The ~otion was seconded by Hrs. Bowles
and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTHENT: A petition signed by 26 property o~ners and residents of the 1700
and 1800 blocks of Greenwood Road, S. W., requesting correction of a low water pressure problem
in their area, was before Council.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for investigation and
report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
TRAFFIC-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: As previously requested by the Council at its Financial and
Planning Session on Monday, October 17, 1977, the City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with the proposed Church Avenue pedestrian semi-mall, advising that from an administrati~
perspective, he is prepared to proceed with the design of this proposal as a project upon direction
from Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion as to funding and legal procedures involved, Mr. Hubard moved that
Council concur in the report and authorize the administration to proceed with design plans. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
PARKING GARAGE: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~m~euding authorization
to execute Change Order No. 6 to the contract with Pebble Building Company for construction of
the Municipal Parking Garage so as to provide for installation of colored concrete walks and
brick pavers on sidewalks adjacent to the facility.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance approving issuance of Change
Order No. 6:
(#23868) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 6,
the City's contract with Pebble Building Company, dated July 29, 1975, for construction of a
municipal parking facility, authorized by Ordinance No. 22393; and providing for an emergency.
to
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor .... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber)
PAY PLAN: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with the Classifica-
tion and Pay Plan study prepared by Municipal Advisors, Incorporated, recommending that Council
waive the 30 day time requirement in which this report must be presented to City Council by the
Personnel and Employment Practices Commission.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and unanimously adopted.
GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting certain transfers within
the L. O. A. Grant Program Account to permit the account to be cleared in connection with federal
fiscal year end, advising it is anticipated that the refund balance will be returned to the city
for use during the period November, 1977, to October, 1978, along with a second year's grant in an
anticipated amount up to $10,000.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
(For transfer of funds as above requested, see Ordinance No. 23881.)
PARKING GARAGE: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting Council to
initiate the procedure necessary to allow lease of air space to United Virginia Bankshares,
Incorporated, for their construction and maintenance of a pedestrian bridge between the new
parking facility and United Virginia Bank Building.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and that a public hearing be held on
Monday, November 14, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with a petition signed by seventeen residents of Manning Road, N. E., requesting certain improve-
ments to the roadway, recommending as an interim solution to the problem, that the city do a
minimum of grading and spread as much stone as necessary to keep Manning Road passable until it
can be built to acceptable standards.
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(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk*8 Office.)
Hr. Grove moved that Council concur in the reco~endation to do the temporary work no~
and refer the per~aanent t~provements to 1978-79 budget study. The ~otion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and unanimously adopted.
DONATIONS-CITY GOVERNHEN~-CITY HARKET: The City )tanager submitted a written report in
connection with disposition of a portrait by Mr. Hike Nuckoles of the late Hayor Roy L. Webber;
a framed silk scroll hand-embroidered with a copy of the Declaration of Independence from WonJu,
Korea; and a series of 33 etchings of the Roanoke City Harket and related subjects by Mr. Ea~ard
E. Little, advising that the portrait of Hayor Webber will be placed at the Willi~m~on Road
Branch Library, the scroll will be displayed in the lobby of the Hunicipal Building, and the
offer for 33 etchings of the City Harket has been withdrawa.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report transmitting a co~unication
from the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation advising of the programming of the
Hershberger Road, Cove Road to Willi~mon Road project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~m~ending approval
of the release of the city's interest in a certain parcel of land located on Oakwood Drive, S.
W., which was dedicated to the city for street purposes in 1958 by Mr. and Mrs. R. Hampton Davis.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23869) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's release, quitclaim and abandonment of
all right, title and interest in and to a segment of a certain parcel of land heretofore dedicated
to the City for street purposes subject, as consideration for said release and quitclaim, to
acceptance by the City of a public utility easement in the same segment.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a report of the
Bid Committee recommending that the bid of Fulton Motor Company, Incorporated, for 25 automobiles
and the bid of Dominion Dodge, Ltd., for one pickup truck, be accepted, and that funds be trans-'
ferred therefor.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the City Manager's report be amended to provide that nine police
vehicles will be purchased from Fulton Motor Company, Incorporated, and nine police vehicles will
be purchased from Dominion Dodge, Ltd., that Council concur in the remainder of the report and
that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure by the next regular meeting of
Council on Monday, November 7, 1977. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously
adopted.
(See Ordinance No. 23881 which provides for the transfer of funds as requested in
the reports.)
HEALTH DEPARTMENT-SALE OF PROPERTY: The City Attorney submitted a written report
advising that by Ordinance No. 23842 Council authorized purchase of property formerly occupied by
the Division of Motor Vehicles at 530 8th Street, S. W., from the Commonwealth of Virginia, that
one of the provisions of the Ordinance was that the Commonwealth would provide the city with a
general warranty deed in a form approved by the City Attorney, that he has been advised, however,
that the Commonwealth has a policy against conveying property by general warranty deed and they
utilize instead a special warranty deed, and transmitting an Ordinance which amends Ordinance No.
23842 so as to authorize the acceptance by the city of the Commonwealth's special warranty deed.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#23870) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 23842, dated September 26, 1977, so as
to provide for the acceptance by the City of a special warranty deed, rather than a general
warranty deed, for certain property of the Commonwealth being conveyed to the City, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
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BUDGET-CITY E~PLOYEES-PERSONIqEL: The City Attorney submitted a written report reco~nd
that the city enter into a contract with Equifax, Incorporated, for performance of background
investigations on applicants for responsible city positions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $250.00 to Investiga-
tions under Section t0101, "City Council," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23871) Alt ORDIBANCE to amend and reordain Section #0101, "City Council," of the
1977~78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Hayor Taylor - - - 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the city to enter
into a contract with Equifax, Incorporated:
(#23872) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City to enter into a contract with Equifax,
Incorporated, for the conduct of background investigations on applicants for responsible City
positions; authorizing the proper city officials to execute the requisite contract; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-CITY MANAGER-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Attorney submitted a written
report requesting that $30,647.00 be appropriated in full and final settlement of the Newson v.
flaner, McGhee and Brogan litigation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
(For appropriation of funds, see Ordinance No. 23881.)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The Director of Finance submitted a status report on the financial
condition of the city for the year ended June 30, 1977, advising that the audited surplus for
fiscal year 1976-77 as will be reported in the annual financial statement for the City of Roanoke
is $2,087,546, that as of October 24, 1977, Council has either spent or obligated $1,778,805 of
that surplus, reco~ending that $400,000 of the unobligated balance of $442,603 be appropriated
to the School Board account toward deferred teachers' salaries which would mean that the balance
of the city's outstanding liability in the teachers' salaries underfunding would be $200,000 to
be made up prior to June 30, 1978; and urging that Council appropriate, when received, the next
check for anti-recession funds towards this liability.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council receive, concur in the report and instruct the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure appropriating $400,000 to the School Board account toward
the deferred teachers' salaries. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
EQUIP}~NT: Council having previously requested the City Manager and Councilman Lucian
Y. Grove to report on bidding procedures and standardization of vehicles, they submitted a written
report advising that it is the concensus of opinion that the Assistant City Manager, Assistant
City Attorneys, all Directors and all Department Managers be eligible to serve on bid committees
for bids routinely opened by the administration of $10,000 in value or more as are reported to
Council, recommending that the Manager of the Department of Purchasing and Materials Control, or
his principle assistant, always be a member of the bid committee and he or she be authorized to
select, as schedules will allow, two additional members of the above named offices to serve as
the other two members of a three person bid committee, and further recommending that Council
appoint two liaison Council members so that one such member will be available to meet as needed
with the bid committees at the desire of either the bid committees or City Council.
In reference to the matter of standardization of equipment, the report pointed out
that the administration should specify equipment in each major vehicle group, i.e., heavy construc-
tion, regular trucks, refuse trucks, regular pickup trucks, 4-wheel drive units, automobiles,
tractors, etc., with the aim of three year standardization and considering availability of
competition, service, intended use, etc.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Thomas moved chaC the report be amended by deleting the following sentence on the
first page: "This bid committee structure does not apply Co the bid com~itcees appointed by the
Mayor when bids for Capital Improvements or other items and services are opened before Council."
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
Hr. Grove moved that Council concur in the r~inder of the report as it relates to
bidding procedures and standardization of vehicles and the appoint~ent of two Council members to
serve as Council liaison members to the bid committees. The motion was seconded by Hr. Hubard
and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Thomas moved Chat Council members Grove and Taubman be appointed as Council liaison
members to the bid committees. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
In regard to a situation which was addressed by Mr. Andrew F. Kaplan, General Manager,
Dominion Dodge, Ltd., on October 3, 1977, relative to his bid for three 3/4 ton, four wheel drive
pickup trucks with snow plows, the City Manager, the Bid Committee and Councilman Grove submitted
a written report advising that after studying the matter, it is recommended that the three vehicles
should be purchased from Fulton Trucks, Incorporated, and it is deemed advisable to buy one unit
with snow plow package only at a price of $7,374.85, one unit with air conditioning only at a
price of $6,768.25, and one unit with both air conditioning and snow plow at a price of $7,766.65;
and further recom~ending that Ordinance No. 23848 be amended to reflect the above changes.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and that the City Attorney be instructed
to prepare the proper measure amending Ordinance No. 23848. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and unanimously adopted.
COUNCIL: Council having previously requested the Roanoke Area League of Women Voters
to review the City Charter as it relates to the optimum size of City Council and the desirability
of having a ward system adopted in whole or in part, Mrs. Ann Bickel, President of the League of
Women Voters, appeared before Council and presented the report and requested that it be considered
by Council as a Committee of the Whole sometime after the November 8, 1977 election and urged
that Council act on the League's recommendations by mid-December so that any proposed City Charter
changes can be submitted to the General Assembly before the January 11, 1978 deadline for the
introduction of Charter bills.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, November 14,
1977, in the Council Chamber, to receive citizen input, and further that the report be referred
to Council as a Committee of the Whole for consideration at its Financial and Planning Session on
Monday, November 21, 1977, at 2:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously
adopted.
AUDIT COMMITTEE-CITY CLERK-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER- SEWERS AND
STORM DRAINS-TREASURER: Mr. Hubard, Chairman of the Audit Co~mtttee submitted minutes of the
meeting held on Monday, October 17, 1977.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the minutes be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Hubard then offered the following emergency Ordinance placing responsibility on the
Director of Finance for handling and collecting all local assessments for public improvements
within the city:
(#23873) AN ORDINANCE repealing Section 3, Duty in relation to sewers and sidewalk
assessments, of Chapter 6, The City Clerk, of Title II, Administration, of the Code of the City
of Roanoke (1956), as amended, and amending and reordaining Chapter 8.1, The Director of Finance,
of Title II, Administration, by adding a new section numbered 5, placing responsibility on the
Director of Finance for handling and collecting all local assessments for public improvements
within the City, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
'AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance deleting the requirement that all
checks drawn on the City's bank accounts be countersigned by the Director of Finance or his
designee:
(#23874) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 4, Signing and countersigning of
checks, of Chapter 2, Accounts, Warrants and Interest, of Title V, Finance, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, deleting the requirement that all checks drawn on the city's
bank accounts be countersigned by the Director of Finance or his designee; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
In regard to item 4 in the minutes pertaining to a change requested by the Civic Center
Commission in accounting for admissions taxes collected by the Civic Center, see Ordinance No.
23881.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIHS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF OP, DINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 23862 providing for the permanent vacating, discontinui
and closing of 3 1/2 Street S. W., and an adjoining alley portion, having previously been before
the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23862) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing 3 1/2 Street and
an adjoining alley portion, which are more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 23863 providing for the permanent vacating, discontinui
and closing of a certain street being that certain portion of the right of way for Bullitt Avenue,
S. E., located at the intersection of Jamison Avenue, 6th Street and Bullitt Avenue, S. E.,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(#23863) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing, and closing a certain
street being that certain portion of the right-of-way for Bullitt Avenue, S. E., located at the
intersection of Jamison Avenue, S. E., and 6th Street, S. E., and Bullitt Avenue, S. E., as is
more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
STADIUM: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure waiving the gross receipts tax on admissions to Victory Stadium for the High School
Mamching Band Festival on October 15, 1977, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the
following Resolution:
(#23875) A RESOLUTION waiving the gross receipts tax on admissions to Victory Stadium
for the High School Marching Band Festival on October 15, 1977.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
INDUSTRIES: Council having previously reelected Messrs. Horace G. Fralin and C. E.
Hunter, Jr., as Directors of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke for
terms of four years each ending October 20, 1981, Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(#23876) ARESOLUTION appointing two (2) directors of the Industrial Development
Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to fill four-year terms of office on its board of
directors.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
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SUBDIVISIONS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure expressing the sense of Council that the area within Roanoke County ~herein the
City of Roanoke Subdivision Ordinance has extraterritorial effect should be reduced and requesting
the concurrence of Roanoke County in this matter, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Taubman
offered the following Resolution:
(#23877) A RESOLUTION expressing the sense of this Council that the area within Roanoke
County wherein the City of Roanoke Subdivision Ordinance has extraterritorial effect should be
reduced and requesting the concurrence of Roanoke County in this matter.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
TAXES-WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance deleting
the requirement that a bank be an authorized depository of city funds in order to qualify as an
agent of the city for the purpose of collecting water and sewer fees; providing for an increase
to a maximum of ten cents for each bill collected by authorized hanks; and providing for an
effective date retroactive to March 1, 1977:
(#23878) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 12, Payment of certain utility
charges and taxes at local banks, etc., of Chapter 2, Accounts, Warrants and Interest, of Title
V, Finance, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as emended, deleting the requirement that
a bank be an authorized depository of city funds in order to qualify as an agent of the City for
the purpose of collecting water and sewer fees; providing for an increase to a maximum of ten
cents for each bill collected by authorized banks; and providing for an emergency and an effective
date retroactive to March 1, 1977.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Rubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
AIRPORT: Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance approving the City
Mmnager's issuance of Change Order No. 1 to the city's contract with Ralph M. Burke Associates
for an Environmental Impact Study at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, to provide for
certain changes in work to be performed resulting in an increase of the contract amount by $13,412.(
and providing for a total contract amount of $51,012.00.
(#23879) AN ORDINANCE approving the issuance of Change Order No. 1 to the City's
contract with Ralph H. Burke Associates for an environmental impact study at Roanoke Municipal
Airport, Woodrum Field; to provide for certain changes in the work to be performed resulting in
an increase of the contract amount; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENT-HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Council having previously instructed
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure appropriating $29,159.00 to Mental Health Services
of the Roanoke Valley under Section #1832, "Contributions and Subsidies," of the 1977-78 budget,
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23880) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1832, "Contributions and Subsidies,"
of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance.
and lost by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
AYES: Council members Garland, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---4.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Grove and Taubman-
Mr. Hubard moved that the Ordinance be reconsidered as a non-emergency. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted, Mr. Grove voting no.
Mr. Thomas then moved that the following Ordinance, as amended, be placed upon its
first reading:
(#23880) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1832, "Contributions and Subsidies,"
of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Hubard, Thomas and Hayor Taylor---4.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Grove and Taubman ................. 3.
BUDGET: Council having unofficially approved certain appropriations and transfers at
its Financial and Planning Session on Monday, October 17, 1977, Mr. Hubard offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, viz:
City Attorney #0301, City Treasurer #0405, Parks and Recreation #1375, Engineering, Planning &
Building Inspection #12&8, Police Department #1345, Nursing Home #1539, Motorized Vehicular Main-
tenance #1671, Title XX Services #1540, Contingencies #1880, Transfers to Other Funds #1855,
Airport Fund, Civic Center Fund, and Grant Programs Fund:
(#23881) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinances, and providin8 for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on October 17, 1977,
having referred to the Director of Finance for preparation of the proper measure, requests of the
School Board that certain funds be appropriated to Combined Federal School Programs of the 1977-
78 budget, he presented same along with background information from the School Board; whereupon,
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23882) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1901, "Roanoke City School System,"
of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......... ----7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: Mr. Taubman moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a matter
of real estate. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: The City Manager requested that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss
matters of real estate.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the City Manager's request. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss matters
of real estate. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
WATER DEPARTMENT: Mrs. Irene Carico appeared before Council and presented a petition
signed by 63 persons in opposition to the city constructing a reservoir on Back Creek.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Ida Martin, a resident of the Back Creek area, also appeared before the body
and asked that Council reconsider its decision to flood the Back Creek area. She said that most
of the produce on the market comes from this area and urged that Council increase the water
supply from some other source.
Mr. Hubard moved that the comments made by Mrs. Carico and Mrs. Martin and the petition
be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
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At 3:45 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 5:15 p.m., the meeting reconvened, with Hayor Taylor presidin8 and all members of
Council present.
WATER DEPARTHI~T-SALB OF PROPERTY: Hr. Thomas offered the following Resolution endorsing
a document entitled, Back Creek Real Estate Hardship Purchase Policy:
(#23883) A RESOLUTION endo£sing a document entitled, Back Creek Real Estate Hardship
Purchase Policy, dated October 24, 1977, and on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
COUNCIL, SPECIAL HEETZNG,
Tuesday, November l, 1977,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Tuesday, November 1, 1977, at 9:00 a.m., with Mayor Noel C.
Taylor presiding.
PRES~tT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bovles (arrived late), Robert A. Garland, Lucian
Y. Grove, William S. Hubard, Nicholas F. Taubman (left before the meeting was adjourned), Hampton W.
Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............................................................... 7.
ABSENT: None .................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Byron E. Haner, City ~anager; Mr. James F. Buchholtz, Assistant
City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Mayor advised that the meeting was called pursuant to Resolution No. 23864 adopted
by the Council on Monday, October 10, 1977, for the purpose of receiving and opening bids for two
fire stations and a curb and gutter project, both EDA Public Works Projects, and the appointment
of bid committees to consider bids on the foregoing projects; and to receive and act on bid
committee reports on the street paving and Hershberger storm drain projects.
SIDEWALK, CURB A~D GUTTER-STREETS AlqD ALLEYS-SEWERS A~D STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to
notice of advertisement for bids for new curb and gutter, entrances, paving and related drainage
items at various locations within the City of Roanoke, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 1, 1977, and to be opened before the Council at that
hour, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no represents.
tire present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening
of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
H. & S. Construction Company
S. R. Draper Paving Company
$ 238,735.00
269,788.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to CounciL The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Nicholas F. Taubman, Chairman, J. D. Sink and K. B. Kiser
as members of the committee.
At this point, Vice-Mayor Bowles entered the meeting.
At this point, Mr. Taubman left the meeting.
FIRE DEPARTMENT-PUBLIC WORKS-PLANNING-GRANTS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for
bids for construction of Roanoke City Fire Stations No. 6 and No. 13, said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 1, 1977, and to be opened before the Council
at that hour, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no
representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with
the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Bidder
Base Bid-No. 6 Base Bid-No. 13 Base Bid-Nos. 6 and 13
Creative Construc-
tion and Develop-
ment Corporation
Nodges Lumber Cor-
poration
Watts & Breakell,
Incorporated
Logan-McPeak,
Incorporated
Days Construction
Company, Incor-
porated
Avis Construction
Company, Incor-
porated
New River Building
Company
Thor, Incorporated
$513,000.00
532,253.00
539,000.00
553,400.00
558,000.00
NO BID
574,000.00
570,000.00
$390,000.00
444,800.00
445,000.00
439,200.00
456,500.00
462,000.00
468,000.00
472,000.00
898,000.00
975,000.00
982,000.00
989,800.00
1,010,000.00
NO BID
1,021,000.00
1,038,000.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, William A. Hewitt and Carl C.
Holt as members of the committee.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
STREETS AND ALLEYS-PUBLIC WORKS-PLANNING-GRANTS: The committee appointed to tabulate
bids received for paving of various streets within the City of Roanoke submitted a written report
recommending that a contract be awarded to Adams Construction Company, in the amount of $767,930.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Nr. Grove offered the follo~iuS emergency Ordinance acceptins the proposal of Adams
Construction Company:
(#23884) AN ORDINANCE acceptins the proposal of Adams Construction Company for the
paris& of streets at various locations in the City of Roanoke, RDA Project No. 01~51-26622;
authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract; relectin& certain other
bids; and providins for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion vas seconded by Hr. Hubard
and adopted by the follc~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bovles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ..... 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
(Hr. Taubman absent)
BUDGET-SE~ERS AND STOI~ DRAINS-PUBLIC WORKS-PLANNING-GRANTS: The committee appointed
to tabulate bids received for the construction of the Hershberger Road storm drain from Carvins
Creek to Hazelridge Road submitted a written report recommending that a contract be awarded to
Lanford Brothers Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $244,697.50 and further recommending
that $56,700.00 be transferred from the Williamson Road Storm Drain Account to the EDA Hershberger
Storm Drain Account to provide necessary funds.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining the City
of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program Account and Section #1855, "Transfers to Other Funds," of the
1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance:
(#238B5) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Account and Section #1855, "Transfers to Other Funds," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance,
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..... 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of Lanford
Brothers Company, Incorporated:
(#23886) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Lanford Brothers Company, Inc., for
the construction of the Hershberger Road storm drain from Carvins Creek to Hazelridge Road, N.
E., in the City, EDA Project No. 01-51-26601, authorizing the proper City officials to execute
the requisite contract; rejecting certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman absent)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, March 13, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in
the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, March 13, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor
Noel C. Taylor presidin~.
PRESENT: Council members Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove, William S. Hubard,
Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ........................... 6.
ABSENT: Council member Elizabeth T. Bowles ...................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Alvord M. Beardslee,
Chaplain, Hollins College.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meetings held on February 13, 1978,
February 27, 1978, and March 6, 1978, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of
Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the
minutes were approved as recorded.
CITY GOVERNMENT: Mr. Sam Hancock, Chairman of the Kisumu Sister City Committee,
appeared before Council and presented Mr. Ojwang' K'Ombudo, Town Clerk of Kisumu, Kenya.
The Mayor welcomed Mr. K'Ombudo to the City of Roanoke and presented him with a Key to
the City.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having previously deferred action on a request of residents
of Chapel Forest Subdivision that the special water rate for water pumped four times in the
Chapel Forest Pumping Station service area be deleted, and on February 13, 1978, the City Manager
requested that Council give him an opportunity to review the situation and make recommendations,
the matter was again before the body.
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report advising that the
issues are preceived to be threefold: (1) there is a high incremental cost for the fourth
pumping, (2) the City Attorney advises that the city may properly impose additional fees for
such additional incremental costs, and (3) higher fees are not always assessed for higher incre-
mental costs for city services. He noted that his office supports the request of the citizens
served by the Chapel Forest Pumping Station and recommends that Council delete the special water
rate for water pumped four times.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Kit B. Kiser, Director of Utilities and Operations, advised that there are certain
areas which have a high incremental cost varying from $800 to $1,300 per million gallons depending
upon the specific location. He noted tbat the incremental cost at Garden City Pumping Station is
approximately $800 per million gallons, the Statesman Park Water system and New Hope Water
system are similar at approximately $1,300 per million gallons, and Chapel Forest Pumping Station
at approximately $900 per million gallons.
Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 12750 which
established a new schedule of rates for water pumped four times and Part B, of Section 6, Rates
and Charges, of Chapter 1, Water Department, of Title XII, Water, of The Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956), as amended, be placed upon its first reading:
(#24071) AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 12750, adopted May 28, 1956, which
established a new schedule of rates for water pumped four times and Part B, of Section 6,
Rates and Charges, of Chapter 1, Water Department, of Title XII. Water, of the Code of the City
of Roanoke, (1956), as amended.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman.
There was considerable discussion relative to establishing a norm to determine at what
point the city should charge additionally for any service that is provided over and above the cost
to the city.
Mr. Grove said that there is no uniform rate at the present time, that if the measure
repealing Ordinance No. 12750 is adopted, Council will be providing relief for the people who have
been paying the extra charge, but the overall problem has not been solved. He said he would prefer
that a norm be established prior to adopting the repealing measure and that the matter be referred
back to the City Manager for reconsideration and report to Council along those lines.
Mr. Thomas said the danger when attempts are made to set norms at any level on a service
is that one tends to have exceptions such as the Chapel Forest matter and regardless of what
utility service is being rendered, if there are unusual circumstances at the time of installation,
those costs can be worked out. He said he would prefer to have one level because if there is an
extra charge for water pumped four times, then later there may be an extra charge for water pumped
three times.
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COUNCIL, REGULAR HEETXNG,
Monday, November 7, 1977,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met iu regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Hunictpal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, November 7, 1977, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, vith Hayor Noel C. Taylor presidins.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bo~lee, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Hayor Noel C. Taylor ............. 7.
ABSENT: None ....................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Byron E. Haner, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend A. H. Hollingsworth,
Jr., Retired Presbyterian Minister.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, October 24, 1977;
and the special meeting held on Tuesday, November 1, 1977, having been furnished each member of
Council, on motion of Mr. Grove, seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted, the reading
thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor advised that he has proclaimed November 7 - 11, 1977, as MS
READ-a-thon Registration Week and November 14 - December 16, 1977, as The Roanoke MS READ-a-thon
in the City of Roanoke, and urged all citizens to acquaint themselves with the activities of the
Society, and he further urged that all school children in grades 2 through 9 participate in the MS
READ-a-thon program of "reading for the need of others".
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Mayor also advised that he has proclaimed November 11, 1977, as VETERANS DAY in the
City of Roanoke and urged all citizens to remember, with respect and honor, those who served in
our armed forces.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
WATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for water main extension
of Mary Linda Avenue to Berkley Road, N. E., said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 1:30 p.m., Monday, November 7, 1977, and to be opened before the Council at 2:00 p.m., on
that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no
representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with
the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Bidder Base Bid + Alts. I and II
E. C. Pace & Company
J. P. Turner & Brothers, Incorporated
Aaron J. Conner General Contractor,
Incorporated
Plecker Construction Company
$262,315.00
279,157.25
299,370.00
330,427.50
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, K. B. Kiser and J. D. Sink as
members of the committee.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: A communication from Mr. George E. Franklin,
Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, transmitting a statement on the need
for effective communication via the City Manager's Office, requesting that Council shift some of
the responsibility for effective communication to the present administration and insure the transfer
of this responsibility to all succeeding city administrations, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: A communication from Mr. William T. Ross
requesting that the water patrons be given the same support and help as sewer users in regard to
negotiations for the water and sewer lines in the annexed area, advising that regardless of the
action of Council on this request, he still expects an adjustment in water service charges since
January 1, 1976 from the City of Roanoke if such adjustment is not made by the Public Service
Authority or by court order, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Taubman moved that Hr. Ross be invited to attend the next meeting of the Hater
Resources Co~lttee on Nednesday, November 16, 1977, at 2 p.m., in the Executive Session Room of
the City Council Chamber, to discuss the matter. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove and unani-
mously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORH DRAINS: A communication from Hr. Charles R. Mitchell relative to
negotiations over water and sewer lines with Roanoke County, advising that very shortly the annexed
sewer serfs of the Peters Creek area are going to reinforce their pending legal action in the
federal court by filing an additional (new) suit against the Roanoke County Public Service Authority
in Roanoke Circuit Court and in said new suit they will be asking the court to order, (1) that
Jurisdiction over their sewer lines be transferred from the Authority to the City, effective as of
the date of annexation; (2) that the County be enjoined from asking, and the City from paying, any
more for such jurisdiction than the net amount of the Authority's outstanding bonded debt
attributable to actual construction costs of annexed sewer lines used and usable by the annexed
sewer serfs; and (3) that punitive damages be paid by the Authority to the annexed sewer serfs,
i.e., three times the amount of the difference between the Authority's and the City's sewer rates
since annexation, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Mr. Mitchell be invited to attend the next meeting of the Water
Resources Committee on Wednesday, November 16, 1977, at 2 p.m., in the Executive Session Room of
the City Council Chamber to discuss the matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unani-
mously adopted.
sTREETs AND ALLEYS: A communication from Mr. J. M. Turner, Jr., Attorney, representing
the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, requesting that a public hearing be set
for November 28, 1977, on the request of the Authority that portions of Chestnut and McDowell
Avenues between Fifth and Third Streets, the portion of Third Street between Chestnut and HcDowell
Avenues and portions of certain alleyways, be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request and that the public hearing be held
on Monday, November 28, 1977, at 2 p.m., in the City Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-COMPENSATION BOARD-TREASURER: An Order from the Clerk of the Circuit Court
advising that said Court has set the salary of Mr. J. H. Johnson, Treasurer, for 1977-78, at
$26,334.00 and the 1977-78 salaries of employees of the Treasurer's office shall be increased by
10 per cent over the salaries received for 1976-77, was before Council.
(For full text, see Order on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $7,347.00 to Personal
Services under Section #0405, "City Treasurer," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance:
(#23887) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #0405, "City Treasurer," of the
1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-GRANTS-SHERIFF: The City Manager submitted a written report recom~ending certain
adjustments to the Grant Program Account in connection with Law Enforcement Grant No. 76-A3538,
Sheriff's Training Program, in order to reduce the account to zero since all available funds were
not expended.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining the 1977-78
Grant Program Fund:
(#23888) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Fund, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$i,000.00 be appropriated and paid to Mill Mountain Zoo, Incorporated, in accordance with terms
of the Ordinance providing for their lease of the Children's Zoo, which included entitlement of
the leasee to income to be accrued from the concession contract then in force.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Nr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,000.00 to Other
Services and Charges under Section ~1375, "Parks and Recreation," of the 1977-78 budget:
(~23889) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1375, "Parks and Recreation," of
the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
ltayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS:' None O.
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
certain transfers within and an appropriation to the Department of Human Services, Social Services
budget, to enable the purchase of one compact automobile to replace one demolished in a traffic
accident.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining Section
#1537, "Social Services," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23890) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1537, "Social Services," of the 1977
78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
BUDGET-BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting
that $32,900.00 be appropriated to the budget of the Board of Equalization of Real Estate in order
to handle the large volume of appeals for valuation of real estate assessments.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $32,900.00 from
Contingencies under Section #1880, "Contingencies," appropriating $30,000.00 to Other Services and
Charges, $2,600.00 to Personal Services and $300.00 to Materials and Supplies under Section #0605,
"Board of Equalization of Real Estate," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23891) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1880, "Contingencies," and Section
#0605, "Board of Equalization of Real Estate," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providin~
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
BUDGET-GRANTS-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report advising
of two grants awarded to the Department of Human Services, one in the amount of $56,020.00 to
train certain welfare recipients and other disadvantaged people to become Home Health Aides as a
beginning skill to enter the labor market; and the second in the amount of $2,522.00 to be used as
a stipend for an individual to coordinate volunteer activities within the Welfare Department.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining the
1977-78 Grant Program Fund:
(#23892) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Program
Fund, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
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CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT: The City Manager submitted a w~itteu report transmitting a
request of Hr. Walker R. Carter, Jr., Clerk of the Circuit Court, for two additional Deputy Clerks,
Grade 13, at a cost of $9,546.00 for the remainder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
There was discussion as to the increased workload in the Clerk's Office, and the possibilJ
of utilizing CETA personnel tn those positions, whereupon, Hr. Carter explained that it takes a
long time to properly train a person in his office and he expressed concern that after the CETA
workers have been trained, the federal money may run out and he would therefore lose two
experienced employees. Council pointed out that the employees could be trained under the CETA
Program and if, in fact, the CETA funds are discontinued, the two employees could be added to the
regular city work force.
Mr. Grove then moved that the City Manager be instructed to make two CETA positions
available for use in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
CETA-GP~NTS-PERSONNEL: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
the present lease agreement with Jato, Ltd. of Roanoke for approximately 410 square feet of
office space on the first floor of 308 Second Street, S. W., for the CETA Program, be amended to
provide for 600 square feet of second floor space.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the amendment to
the lease:
(#23893) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for an amendment to a lease dated
March 2, 1977, whereby the City leased certain office space in the Jato House Building located
at 308 Second Street, S. W., in the City of Roanoke, from the owner of said property, to be used
as office accommodations for certain administrative employees of the City, upon certain terms
and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having previously referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation a request of the Roanoke Valley Tennis Patrons' Association
that necessary funds be appropriated as soon as possible for the reconditioning and resurfacing
of the six tennis courts at the Crystal Spring complex, the City Manager submitted a written
report reco~ending that a measure of intent be adopted to resurface the Crystal Spring tennis
court complex in the spring of 1978, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report transmitting a communication
from the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation advising of the progrmmmtng of the
Hershberger Road project from Williamson Road to Orange Avenue.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
NATIONAL GUARD AtLMORY-ROANOKE LIFE SAVING CREW: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending that Council concur in the request of the Roanoke Life Saving Crew for use
of the National Guard Armory free of charge on December 2, 1977, from 7 to 12 p.m., for a fund
raising dance to purchase paramedic equipment.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#23894) A RESOLUTION waiving certain fees and charges for the use of the National
Guard Armory by the Roanoke Life Saving Crew for its fund raising dance on December 2, 1977.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..... 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber)
COUNCIL: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a matter of real estate.
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The City Manager verbally requested that the report be amended to request an Executive
Session to discuss matters of real estate.
The Hayor also requested an Executive Session to discuss matters of real estate.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the requests of the Mayor and the City Manager.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..........
NAYS:
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber)
COUNCIL: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
to discuss personnel and legal matters.
In this connection, the Mayor requested an Executive Session to discuss a legal matter.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the requests of the Mayor and the City Attorney.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O,
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
BUDGET-HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: The Human Resources Committee submitted a written
report recommending that $1,896.00 be appropriated to Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke
Valley to apply as local cash match for their Coordinated Youth Services Program, subject to
receipt of DJCP funding.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $1,896.00 from
Contingency to TAP Coordinated Youth Services Program, Humanitarian and Social Programs under
Section #1832, "Contributions and Subsidies," of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance:
(#23895) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1832, "Contributions and Subsidies,'
of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber)
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Water Resources Committee submitted a written report recommending
the purchase of approximately 1.25 acres of land across Aerial Way Drive from the existing
temporary site of Fire Station No. 4, under certain terms and conditions, for use as a permanent
site for said fire station.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $60,000.00 from Main
Fire Station to Aerial Way Drive Fire Station, Capital Improvements Fund under Section #1855,
"Transfers to Other Funds," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23896) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1855, "Transfers to Other Funds,"
of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the acquisition of
the land:
(#23897) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of a certain parcel of
land being a portion of Official Tax No. 5200111, having 200 feet frontage on Aerial Way Drive,
S. W., in this City, and consisting of approximately 1.25 acres; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard not voting)
ANNEXATION-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having referred to the Water Resources Committe~
for study, report and recom~endation a Resolution adopted by the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors
assigning a lease agreement to the City for certain property in the Southern Hills area for use as
a public park, the Water Resources Committee submitted a written report recommending the purchase
of a 1.72 acre tract of land in the Southern Hills area to be used for park purposes, for the
sum of $7,500.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for acquisition of the
land:
(#23898) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of Lots 4, 5 and 6, Section
4, Map of Southern Hills, bearing Official Tax Nos. 5480404, 5480405 and 5480406, in the City of
Roanoke, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None O.
STATE HIGHWAYS-CITY PROPERTY: The Water Resources Committee submitted a written
report recommending a trade with the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation of two
parcels of land needed for the 24th Street, N. W. widening project, for the residue of land from
alterations to the Airport Road - Williamson Road - Hershberger Road intersection.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23899) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 23765, dated August 22, 1977, so as to
provide that the consideration for the City's conveyance to the Commonwealth of Virginia those
parcels of land authorized by said Ordinance No. 23765 be the acquisition from the Co~anonwealth
of Virginia by the City of that parcel of land bearing Official No. 2190922.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
BUDGET-GRANTS-FIRE DEPARTMENT: A committee appointed by the Mayor to tabulate bids
received for construction of Roanoke City Fire Stations No. 6 and No. 13, submitted a written
report recommending that a contract be awarded to Creative Construction and Development Corporation
in the amount of $898,000.00, and that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining the 1977-78
Grant Program Fund and the General Fund:
(#23900) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the 1977-78 Grant Program Fund and the
General Fund, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of Creative
Construction and Development Corporation:
(#23901) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Creative Construction and Development
Corporation for the construction of Fire Houses 6 and 13, in the City, EDA Project Nos. 01-51-
26696 and 01-51-26716, authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract;
rejecting certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER-SEW-ERS AND STORM DRAINS-STREETS AND ALLEYS-GRANTS: A
cv.a. ittee appointed by the Mayor to tabulate bids received for new curb and gutter, entrances,
paving and related drainage items at various locations within the city submitted a written
report recommending that a contract in the amount of $234,997.50 be awarded to H & S Construction
Company.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of H & S
Construction Company:
(#23902) AN ORDINA/~CE accepting the proposal of H & S Construction Company for the
construction of curbs, gutters and street entrances, street paving and related items at various
locations in the City of Roanoke, in accordance with EDA Project No. 01-51-26669; authorizing
the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract; rejecting certain other bids; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The Advisory Board of Human Services submitted a written report
advising of certain amendments to Section 63.1-43 of the Code of Virginia as it relates to the
Advisory Board of Human Services, pointing out that under the amendment, membership on the Board
has been decreased from twelve to no fewer than five and no more than nine members and transmitting
recommendations as to the nine persons to be appointed for one, two three and four year terms.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure amending the City Code to conform with the State Code. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Taubmsn and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Hubard further moved that the report be received and filed and that the appointment
of the Advisory Board of Human Services be deferred until the latter part of the meeting. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Taubmsn and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk presented a list of pending items from June 21, 1976
through November 1, 1977.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard questioned the status of a report of the Roanoke Highway Safety Commission
which was referred to the City Manager on June 21, 1976, relative to review of the current
policy on funeral escort service.
The Director of Administration and Public Safety advised that he feels the problem has
been resolved inasmuch as the city has not received any complaints recently from funeral directors.
He said that police escorts have been provided for large processions at unusual hours and that
escorts are provided when funeral directors request them.
The Mayor stated that he does not feel the situation has been resolved and cited an
incident where a funeral procession was recently disrupted by a school bus. He said the funeral
procession was split into two parts when the school bus stopped to discharge children. He also
noted that school officials have been contacted as to the possibility of the drivers keeping
their doors closed until the funeral procession has passed.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Thomas moved that the City Manager be instructed
to contact the local funeral directors relative to police escorts for funeral processions and
inquire as to whether or not the procedure which is currently in use is acceptable and further
that the City Manager be instructed to report back to the Council sometime during the month of
November. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Thomas moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 23869 providing for the City's release, quitclaim
and abandonment of all right, title and interest in and to a segment of a certain parcel of land
on Oakwood Drive, S. W., heretofore dedicated to the City for street purposes by Mr. and Mrs. R.
Hampton Davis, as consideration for said release and quitclaim, to acceptance by the City of a
public utility easement in the same segment, having previously been before the Council for its
first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body,
Mr. Hubard offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
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(#23869) AN ORDINAI~CE providing for the City's re/ease, quitclaim and abandonment of
all right, title and interest in and to a segment of a certain parcel of land heretofore dedicated
to the City for street purposes subject, as consideration for said release and quitclaim, to
acceptance by the City of a public utility easement in the same segment.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr, Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENT-HUMAN RESOURCES CO~4ITTEE: Ordinance No. 23880 appropriating
$29,159.00 to Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley under Section #1832, "Contributions
and Subsidies," of the 1977-78 budget, having previously been before the Council for its first
reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Hubard offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23880) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1832, "Contributions and Subsidies
of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance:
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---4.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Grove and Taubman ................. 3.
STADIUM: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure waiving the rental fees and incidental charges for the use of Victory Stadium by the
Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Sandlot Football Championship Playoff Games
for 1977, upon certain terms and conditions, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Taubman offered
the following Resolution:
(#23903) A RESOLUTION waiving the rental fees and incidental charges for the use of
Victory Stadium by the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Sandlot Football
Championship Playoff Games for 1977, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
EQUIPMENT: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure amending Ordinance No. 23848, providing for the purchase of certain vehicles from
Fulton Trucks, Incorporated, for use by the city, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered
the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23904) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 23848, providing for the purchase of
certain vehicles for use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting a certain
bid made to the City for furnishing and delivering sdch vehicles; rejecting certain other bids
made to the City; and providing for an emergency, by authorizing the purchase of such vehicles
upon certain amended terms and conditions, repealing Ordinance No. 23848 in certain respects,
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
EQUIPMENT: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure providing for the purchase of certain vehicular equipment for use by the city
pursuant to a report of the City Manager and the Bid Co~m~ittee under date of October 24, 1977,
as amended, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23905) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain vehicular equipment for
use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting certain bids made to the City
for furnishing and delivering said vehicular equipment; providing for the issuance of requisite
purchase orders for such equipment; rejecting certain bids made to the City; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .............
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: As previously recommended by the Director of Finance in a report to
Council on Monday, October 24, 1977, relative to the financial situation of the City, Mr. Hubard
offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $400,000.00 to Instruction under Section
#1900, "Roanoke City School System," to be used toward deferred teacherst salaries which will
mean that the balance of the clty's outstanding liability in the teacherst salaries underfunding
is $200,000 to be made up prior to June 30, 1978:
(#23906) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1900, "Education," of the 1977-
78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Rubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: Mr. Taubman moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a real
estate matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
COMMITTEES-CITIZENS' BLUE RIBBON LONG RANGE PLANNING AND GOAL SETTING COMMITTEE: The
Mayor advised that there is a vacancy on the Citizens' Blue Ribbon Long Range Planning and Goal
Setting Committee due to the resignation of Mr. Paul C. Buford, Jr., and called for nominations
to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of Mr. Robert G. Burleson.
There being no fur~er nominations, Mr. Burleson was electe~ as a member of the
Citizens' Blue Ribbon Long Range Planning and Goal Setting Committee to replace Mr. Paul C.
Buford, Jr., for a term ending June 30, 1978, by the following vote:
FOR MR. BURLESON: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hnbard, Taubman, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Earlier in the meeting, Council deferred action on the reele~.tAon
of the Advisory Board of Human Services; whereupon, Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name
of Mrs. Charles S. Perkins and Mr. Payton H. Moore for one year terms, ending November 7, 1978;
Mrs. Thelma P. Johnson and the Reverend James A. Allison for two year terms, ending November 7,
1979; Mr. Clyde Roland and Mrs. Priscilla Tarplee for three year terms, ending November 7,
1980; and Ms. Nancy F. Canova, Mrs. Jo Ann Tolmie and Mr. Samuel H. Stuart for four year terms,
ending November 7, 1981.
There being no further nominations, the abovenamed individuals were reelected as
members of the Advisory Board of Human Services for terms as above set forth by the following
vote:
FOR MRS. PERKINS, MR. MOORE, MRS. JOHNSON, REVEREND ALLISON, MR. ROLAND, MRS. TARPLEE
MS. CANOVA, MRS. TOLMIE AND MR. STUART: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard,
Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........................................................... 7
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
At 3:30 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 5:45 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all members
of Council present.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
monday, November 14, 1977.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in
the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, November 14, 1977, at 2 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Nubard, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................................ 6.
ABSENT: Council member Nicholas F. Taubman ...................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C.
Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M.
Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend T. T. Markham,
Jr., Associate Pastor, Greene Memorial United Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, November 7,
1977, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Grove, seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as
recorded.
ACTS OF ACKI~OW-LEDGEMENT-SHERIFF: The Mayor called to the attention of Council the
recent passing of Mr. Rex T. Mitchell, Jr., Sheriff-elect, former Director of Parks and
Recreation and Manager of the Civic Center of the City of Roanoke; whereupon, Mr. Thomas
offered the following Resolution extending to Mr. Mitchell's widow and to the members of his
family sympathy in the time of their bereavement:
(#23907) A RESOLUTION in memory of the late REX TERRY MITCHELL, JR.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a proclamation declaring Thursday, November 17,
1977, as Youth Awareness Day in the City of Roanoke and urged all citizens to participate in
this worthwhile effort.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
GIFTS: Mrs. Pat Cutter appeared before Council on behalf of Mrs. Carol B. Dalhouse,
Executive Director of the Roanoke Valley Arts Council, and presented the "Roanoke Valley
1978" calendar to the Mayor.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
COUNCIL: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, November 14,
1977, on the feasibility of a ward plan for electing some or all members of the Roanoke City
Council, terms of Council members and limitations on terms, the method of electing a presiding
officer for Council and the duties and responsibilities of the Mayor, the matter was before
the body.
There appearing to be numerous persons desiring to speak in reference to the matter,
the Mayor suggested that each speaker confine his or her comments to four minutes each.
The following persons appeared before Council in support of the proposal submitted
by the League of Women Voters:
Mr. Thomas J. Nolen, Executive Director of the Roanoke Neigh-
borhood Alliance, 828 Campbell Avenue, S. W., said that iow
income people would be in favor of a ward system because it
would personalize the system for this segment of people, that
low income people do not understand the present system or know
whom to contact at City Hall when they need assistance and
therefor personalizing government for the iow income citizen
is his major reason for supporting the report of the League of
Women Voters.
Mr. Neville Rucker, 1114 Pechin Street, S. E., said the
League should be co,ended upon the type of report rendered.
He said he is in full agreement with a modified district
Council member system, that we are running a government,
not a business organization, and because we are, it is very
important that all members of the community, and all sources
of opinion be represented in the policy making body. He
noted that the idea of some at large members is good because
having been associated with the planning district program in
Virginia in its early years, many times he has felt concerned
about the particularistic point of view that would be taken by
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local Jurisdictions in a regional plannin$ effort and he is
certain this is one of the major objections that may be
voiced of a modified system. He disagreed with the report
in that elections should take place in November with Council
taking its seat the first of the year rather than the way it
is at the present time. The reasonin$ being, that the annual
fiscal plan which must be adopted by May 31 requires a sub-
stantial degree of preparation and analysis and to have the
Council elected in May, to take office on July I and have to
live for one year under another Council's annual fiscal plan seems
to be unwise. Another point of concern is that the Mayor
should have a larger responsibility in policy proposals in the
City government than he seems to have under the Council - Manager
form of government.
Mr. Dennis Montgomery, 1711 Leon Street, N. W., said he
supports the proposal, but prefers a five ward system, advising
that the five ward system holds some very distinct advantages:
(1) government should be as close to the people as it can and
a five ward system will do just that, (2) there has been much
mention about trading off of votes, that he feels this is a
political reality, it happens at all levels of government right
now and to criticize the ward system for this is not recognizing
the issue. He said he takes issue with the election of
a presiding officer by Council, that this will create confusion
in that if there is a Mayor, a City Manager and a presiding
officer of Council, this will defeat the ultimate purpose of the
ward system which is to bring the people closer to government,
giving them some certain person they can look toward as having
resp?nsibility for running the system.
Mr. Richard Hart, 1638 Stewart Avenue, S. E., said there are
many qualified residents of southeast who could serve on Council
with distinction, citizens who could serve the responsive
needs of their neighborhood. He noted that a modified ward
system would make City government more accessible to the people
of southeast by making it more personal. He said he would not
support a total ward system, but would support a modified plan.
The following persons appeared before Council in opposition to a ward system:
Mr. Abdul Shakir, 1421 Cove Road, N. W., said the people
he works with in black southwest Roanoke have not had
enough information to voice an opinion of support or rejection
of the ward system. The position of the Black Southwest
Neighborhood Alliance is that a complete analysis should
be made of the proposed ward system and that information be
made available as to what impact the aystemwill have
upon the come,unity economically, politically and morally and
he suggested that workshops and seminars be established in
the neighborhoods to educate the people before asking them
to make a decision about something that is going to affect
their lives.
Mr. M. Carl Andrews, 2814 Crystal Spring Avenue, S. W.,
said the City of Roanoke had a ward system for a long time
going back to the beginning of the City in 1884 and it
also had a Board of Aldermen and a Common Council and this
was the worst system of municipal government ever invented.
He said this fact was apparent to the people of Roanoke for
a very long time which lead to a campaign of approximately
three years in which the Citizens' League, Women's Civic
Betterment League, Chamber of Commerce and many others
joined forces and pressed for the adoption of a City Manager
plan of government and the abolishment of a ward system. He
noted that the ward system is divisive in nature and divides
people of the City according to the area in which they live
and pits one against the other, making it necessary to have
deals worked out in order to get anything done. In closing,
he said to go back to a system that is outmoded and was proven
bad over the years, which lead to such terms as '%ard healer,"
should not be restored, and we should maintain what has proven
to be a good system over the years.
Mrs. Marjorie Seymour, 2516 Longview Avenue, S. W., urged
that if Council adopts the modified ward plan, that it adopt
the five at large members and four wards. She said that when
the people vote for a Mayor, they vote for the man to do
the entire job which includes ceremonial aspects and presiding
over Council. She noted if there is a presiding officer and a
Mayor, the citizens will not know which Mayor to deal with.
In concluding, she said this is denuding the Mayor in many
respects and therefore, she is strongly against that portion
of the report.
Mr. Michael W. Ridenhour, 2528 Stanley Avenue, S. E., said that
if the ward system is approved, there will be more confusion
in an area that is already confused enough. He said he Is not
in favor of splitting the area into different pressure
groups, that he has complete confidence in the people elected
by the citizens of Roanoke and he does not feel there is
anyone who is anti any particular section of the City. In
closing, he noted that we do not need to divide Roanoke
further, and drive out more individuals and businesses that would
be willing to locate here if the City were more unified.
Having heard from all the speakers both pro and con, the Mayor advised that the
report of the League of Women Voters has been referred to the Council's Financial and Planning
Session on Monday, November 21, 1977, for input from the members of Council. He expressed
appreciation for the interest shown by the citizens on the matter.
PARKING GARAGE-STREETS AND ALLEYS-STATE BIGHWAYS: Council having set a public
hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, November 14, 1977, on whether airspace and an easement for
support should be sold or leased to United Virginia Bank, Incorporated, for their construc-
tion and maintenance of a pedestrian bridge between the new parking facility and United
Virginia Bank Building, the matter was before the body.
Mr. Donald Wetherington, Attorney, representing United Virginia Bankshares, Incorporated,
appeared before Council and said that his client views the development of the bridge between
the bank building and the parking garage as a continuing progressive step in the development
of the downtown business district. He noted that the bridgeway will obviously benefit his
client, but at the same time it will benefit the City in that it will encourage increased
pedestrian traffic into the parking garage and will eliminate some pedestrian congestion from
the street below. He noted examples of such walkways in Roanoke, Richmond, Norfolk and
Alexandria. He said that in considering the total benefit to be derived from this development
for the people of Roanoke as well as the bank, his client believes that a nominal consideration
is in order, and the City Manager's Office is in a position to recommend a rate that compares
with the Richmond rate which is $.25 per square foot of floor area. He noted that his client
concurs in this proposal and requests that Council adopt the necessary enabling Ordinances.
The Assistant City Manager noted that the proposed use of the airspace is 17 + feet
above the surface of the roadway, whereas, the minimum requirement is 16 feet. He said the City
has reviewed the plans and finds them acceptable and pointed out that Council approved a change
order in which the bank paid to have certain modifications made to the garage structure in order
to support the walkway.
Mr. Thomas moved that the ioliowing Ordinance leasing the airspace to United Virginia
Bankshares, Incorporated, be placed upon its first reading:
(#23908) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the lease of certain airspace lying over First
Street, S. W., between Kirk Avenue and Church Avenue to the United Virginia Bankshares, Incorp
in order to enable such Bank to construct a pedestrian walkway or bridge between the City Parking
Garage now under construction and the United Virginia Bank Building and authorizing an easement
for support in conjunction with the lease of the aforesaid airspace.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution requesting the written consent of the State
Highway Commissioner to the sale or lease by the City of the airspace:
(#23909) A RESOLUTION requesting the written consent of the State Highway Commissioner
to the sale or lease by the City of Roanoke of certain airspace lying over a public street in the
City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution establishing the policy of the Council
relating to the use of airspace over the public streets and highways of the City:
(#23910) A RESOLUTION establishing a policy of the Council of the City of Roanoke
relating to the use of airspace over the public streets and highways of the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Eubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
Mr. Garland moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure
setting forth the policy of the City of Roanoke in regard to the use of subsurface areas below
the public streets and ways of the City. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
ZONING: The City Clerk having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Honday, November 14,
1977, on the request of Executors and Trustees of the Estate of J. Everette KlttinEer and Eva P.
Ktttinger, widow of J. Everette Kittinger, that property located at 510, 514, 520, 516 and 502-4-
6 Ninth Street, S. E., be rezoned from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2, General
Commercial District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Ross Hart, Attorney, appeared before Council in support of the request of his
clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Garland moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23911) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 412, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
ZONING: The City Clerk having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, November 14,
1977, on the request of Russell H. McGhee and Leota C. McGhee that property located in the 400
block of Atherly Street, N. E., described as Lots 1-BN and 1-BS, and being a division of Lot 1,
Block 10, Map of Idlewild Park, made by T. P. Parker and Son, Engineers and Surveyors, Official
Tax No. 7040502, be reeoned from RS-3, Single-Family Residential District, to RD, Duplex Residential
District, the ~tter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be denied.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Edward S. Kidd, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before Council
in support of the request of his clients, noting that the property in question lies on Atherly
Street, N. E., and until the annexation in 1976 was located in Roanoke County. He said on the
southwesterly side of Atherly Street in the 400 block, there are currently five duplexes of the
nature proposed by his clients, and immediately across the street, there are three duplexes.
He explained that Atherly Street, on the southwesterly side prior to annexation, was in the City
of Roanoke and allowed this type of use, and on the northeasterly side, it was in the County and
was zoned residential. He said his clients are requesting permission to build a total of four
units on two lots, that the current objection by the City Planning Com~ission is that they want
to draw the line, and they say Atherly Street is the line, that they want to see that no duplexes
will be built on the northeasterly side of Atherly Street and this is totally inconsistent with
the area and the development of the area. Mr. Kidd asked that Council not condone the attitude
of the City Planning Commission in this particular case and requested Council's permission to
build two duplexes on Lots 1-BN and 1-BS as shown on maps presented to the Council.
Mr. Harvey Hotinger, 3030 King Street, N. E., and Mr. James Rodgers, 2911 Dell Avenue,
N. E., appeared before Council and advised of narrow streets with people parking on both sides,
thereby causing a traffic hazard. They noted that once duplexes are allowed on the northeasterly
side of the street, property will be sold and other duplexes will be crowded in on narrow lots.
They pointed out that when multiple housing is allowed in an area, it devalues the single family
property.
Mr. Grove offered the Ordinance rezoning the property. The adoption of the Ordinance
was seconded by Mr. Hubard and lest by the following vote:
AYES: None .......................................................................... O.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
ZONING: The City Clerk having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, November 14,
1977, on the request of David L. Scott, Marye M. Hinkle and Ralph A. Glasgow, that property
described as Lots 1 - 24, inclusive, Block 37, Map of East Gate, Official Tax Nos. 3220101 -
3220109, inclusive, 3220113 and 3220115 - 3220124, inclusive, be rezoned from RG-1, General
Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request for rezoning be denied.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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The matter havin8 previously been before Council on September 12, 1977, and Council
having referred it back to the City Planning Co.lesion to consider rezoning of the whole block
and also in light of a petition filed by Mr. John H. Kennett, Jr., Attorney, representing the
petitioners, advisin~ of the unanimous support of the surrounding East Gate residents, Mr. Kennett
again appeared before Council and presented a s,,mm~ry of the problems confrontin~hie clients.
He noted that Mr. Scott has approximately $10,000 invested in the property and it would be a
financial disaster if he has to discontinue use. He pointed out that no one has complained about
the intended use of the property. He said that East Gate ia zoned General Residential but in the
last twenty years there have been only two ney structures built. He said if the rezonlng request
is denied, the property will r~r~in vacant because no one is going £o construct a residence on
land that is only two blocks from a heavy manufacturing district. He also reiterated the point
that every citizen in East Gate signed a petition in support of Hr. Scott's request.
The Chairman of the City Plannin~ Co~ission said the Com~ission studied chis matter
in-depth on two different occasions and on both occasions unanimously felt that it is not in the
best interest of the City to allow the rezoning. He said their decision was based on three
points: (1) apparently there was on the part of the City not as expeditious following of the
building request and inquiries as they should have made, but the fact remains that Mr. Scott
constructed the building without a building permit,(2) the Commission did not feel that the
particular area is suited for C-2 zoning or particularly that elongated block with four lots
deducted from it, that it is fairly rugged, on the side of a hill and it comes to a point where
one road comes up on a grade to the next point, and (3) information which the Co~ission received
points to the fact that the petitioner salvages automobiles and he does not run an automobile
repair shop, in which case a C-2 zoning would not satisfy his requirements.
In response to the above remarks, Mr. Kennett said that Mr. Scott had his building
constructed as it now is before he went to City Hall and was told he could not get a building
permit. He noted that Mr. Scott has not, and does not intend to have a salvage operation there
and he does not see why that should be a factor. He said Mr. Scott does not intend to use the
property for any purpose other than C-2 and Council should not take a vote based upon the assumptio
that he might do something that he says he is not going to do and which he could not do if Council
authorizes a C-2 zoning.
Mr. Douglas Woody, and Mr. William Page, East Gate residents, appeared before Council
in support of the request of Mr. Scott, advising that all the East Gate residents are supportive
of him and signed a petition to that effect.
The Mayor noted that he has gotten the impression that there is considerable sentiment
that this rezoning should be denied because Mr. Scott knowingly violated the City Code and asked
if this was a factor in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission.
Mr. Kuthy said that in the presentation to the City Planning Commission, they tried to
avoid that as an issue and the Commission tried to be as objective as possible. He noted that
from an administrative viewpoint, it makes the Zoning Ordinance difficult to enforce because the pre
sumptive basis is that if someone, in "ignorance" of the zoning law, constructs a building, he can
get it rezoned after the fact.
Mr. Garland stated that he disagrees with the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission, that it would be unthinkable to build a residential structure on this particular
piece of property and for that reason moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(#23912) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 322, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowies, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
POLICE DEPARTMENT: A request of Dr. John M. Garvin, Medical Director, Western Virginia
Emergency Medical Services Council, to apprise Council of the need for Emergency Medical Technician
training for members of the Roanoke City Police Department, was before Council.
The City Clerk advised that Dr. Garvin could not be present at the meeting and had
requested that the item be deferred.
Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be deferred until the regular meeting of Council on
Monday, November 28, 1977. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
COMPLAINTS-REHABILITATION FACILITIES: Council having previously agreed to lease the
vacated U. S. Naval Reserve Training Center to the Department of Corrections as the proposed
location of Watimka House, a facility of the Division of Probation and Parole Services of the
Virginia Department of Corrections, a communication from Mr. Carlton B. Bolte, Director, Division
of Probation and Parole Services, advising that due to certain costs involved and the fact that
the Division of Probation and Parole Services operates within a set budget, it will be most
difficult for them to exceed their present operating cost for Watimka House and therefore, they
see no possible way that they can take advantage of the Naval Reserve Center, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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The Mayor stated that he felt the City made a difficult and prolonged effort to help
find a suitable place for relocation of Watimka House and after locatins the Naval Reserve Center,
Mr. Taubman personally visited the businessmen in the area to obtain their consent. He noted
that the City was left with the impression that the problem had been resolved and he called a
news conference at which time he relayed information concerning the agreement to the public. He
said when he received the communication from Hr. iolte he was shocked and disturbed to receive
such information at this late date. He said he could not accept this response because it is his
personal opinion that the facility should be moved when its current lease expires on June 30,
1978. He said the City has fulfilled its commitment and the Council has a responsibility as
elected officials of the City to protect the citizens and for that reason a measure should be
forwarded to the proper State and Department of Correction officials requesting them to move
Watimka House when its current lease expires on June 30, 1978.
Mr. Thomas moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure to
be addressed to the Governor and the Governor-elect of Virginia, the City's representatives to
the General Assembly and any other persons he deems appropriate, requesting that they do everything
within their power to see that Watimka House is moved from its present location at 1302 Second
Street, S. W., when the current lease expires on June 30, 1978. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted.
Mr. A. H. Stiltner, Lock Haven Drive, N. W., property owner in the old southwest area,
advised that he has lost tenants because of Watimka House, and he has been losing approx/mately
$600.00 to $700.00 per month since Watimka House moved into the area.
Mr. Robert N. Richert, 415 Allison Avenue, S. W., President of the Old Southwest
hood Alliance, appeared before Council and said it is obvious that the Department of Corrections
has played very loosely with the good faith of the City Council and the neighbors of old southwest
in this matter, that any reasoning person would draw the conclusion that in two weeks or one
month these same conclusions could have been drawn, but what we see is a delay of almost six
months from the time that this alternative location was offered to the Department of Corrections.
He said they have stalled, and it has been by design rather than chance in an effort to buy time
to try to solidify their position in the community. He said neighbors continue to be distressed
in the 3rd Street, Maple Avenue area and it is incredible that the City should be subjected to
this kind of misuse. He asked that the City once again look at the monthly rental it requested
for the Naval Reserve facility and ascertain if there is any possible way the City could offer a
counter proposal on this facility. He said he is convinced that it is not a coincidence that
this letter was received by the City the day after election of a new Governor and it took almost
six months for them to come up with this evaluation. In concluding, he said that old southwest
Roanoke residents do not intend to allow this misuse of their neighborhood to continue.
Dr. Robert C. Crawford, 1224 Franklin Road, S. W., appeared before Council and made
reference to a communication from Mr. H. Selwyn Smith, State Secretary of Public Safety, advising
of the need to relocate Watimka House. He said he talked with Mr. Smith on that date and was told
that he did not knew what the circumstances were regarding the City's offer as outlined in the
communication from Mr. Bolte and as of November 1st or the latter part of October, he was informed
of the costs and he raised objection. Dr. Crawford sai~ he had permission to quote Mr. Smith
as saying that he would be in favor of relocating Watimka House providing the City could provide
the Department of Corrections with an offer for a suitable facility at a cost of no more than
$1,150.00 per month. He called attention to the concentration of such rehabilitative facilities
in old southwest and the problems attributable to them. In closing, he said Council should take
a very strong position and try to negotiate with the State.
Dr. John Jofko, 1315 Second Street, S. W., appeared before Council and advised that
since his last appearance before Council, his office has been broken into once during the summer
months and again on Thursday before the snnouncement came out that Watimka House was not going to
be moved, that his automobile was broken into and his medical bag, instruments and a few narcotics
were stolen. He said all of this does not amount to a lot of financial loss, but it is the
aggravation and nuisance attributable to it and the feeling that one cannot walk freely or practice
medicine in one's own place of business. He suggested that Council ascertain what the crime rate
has been in that area during the past year. He strongly urged that Council adopt an Ordinance
to the effect that these facilities are a nuisance and have them moved and there is ample evidence
from the residents of the area who can attest to the fact.
Mr. Garland questioned whether or not the City should try to renegotiate the rental rate,
advising that from a business standpoint he can understand the State's reluctance to pay $3,000
per month opposed to $1,150; whereupon, Mr. Thomas expressed the opinion that the matter goes
deeper than just negotiating with them, that it seems the City is put in a position where it is
negotiating with itself, that the City committed this facility quite some time ago to the State,
the State did not return it by way of information to the City or attempt to negotiate and it
appears to those persons who follow it on a state level that they are trying to buy time because
at the last session of the General Assembly there was a concerted effort made to have the State
Statute broad enough so that activities of this type could come into a co,unity without zoning
or permission and it was successful insofar as the Mental Health facility, that there is going
to be a concentrated effort again at the General Assembly this coming year for the statute to be
broadened and it is a caveat to not only the Council but all the citizens involved to watch it on
a state level. He said be does not think negotiating on this particular item dollarwise is
really what the State is looking for, if it was they would have come to the Council or communicated
with the Mayor or Mr. Taubman, that it is a much broader issue with them in that they are having
problems all over the State.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY-AIRPORT: A communication from Mr. Robert H. Turner,
Jr., tendering his resignation as a member of the Industrial Development Authority since he is
no longer a City resident, and as a member of the Airport Advisory Commission if the members of
this Commission have to be City residents, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council accept Mr. Turner's resignation as a member of the Industri~
Development Authority with regret and in regard to his membership on the Airport Advisory Comm~issior
that Council waive the City residency requirement in this particular situation in order that Mr.
Turner may remain a member of the Airport Advisory Commission. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
PLANNING-GRANTS: The Assistant City Manager sub~itted a written report of the City
Hanager recowendtn8 approval of Phase II, Law Enforcement Grants FY 1977-78, and authorization
to execute a Statement of Review and Approval to be submitted to the Fifth Planning District
Co~ission.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#23913) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager for and on behalf of the City to
enter into a Statement of Review and Approval approving Phase II of the 1977-78 Criminal Justice
Plan for the Fifth Planning District.
(For full text of Resblution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Rubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
STATE HIGh%/AYS: The Assistant City Manager submitted a written report of the City
Manager recommending authorization to execute an agreement with the Virginia Department of Highways
and Transportation for adjustment of sanitary sewer and water facilities for the Twenty-fourth
Street, N. W., highway project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23914) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of a contract between the City and the
Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Highways and Transportation, relating to the relocation
or adjustment of certain City sewer lines and facilities in connection with Virginia Department
of Highways and Transportation's reconstruction of a section of highway designated as 24th Street,
Project U000-128-105, C-501, in the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
STATE HIGHWAYS-INDUSTRIES-STP, gETS AND ALLEYS: The Assistant City Manager submitted a
written report of the City Manager in connection with execution of a City-State Agreement for
Rockland Avenue Industrial Access for Collegiate Pacific Company, recommending that Council
authorize the execution of a contract between the City and the Wattm Estate, in form suitable to
the City Attorney, providing for the necessary funds from the Watts Estate to cover all City
costs of the project not covered by the Industrial Access Funds with any unused funds being
returned to the Watts Estate following final billing from the State, and further recommending
that Council authorize the execution of the City-State Agreement following the proper execution
of the City-Watts Estate Contract and the provision by the Watts Estate of the City's share of
the estimated construction costs.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23915) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with the
Watts estate by which such estate shall agree to assume the City's share of the expenses of
extending Rockland Avenue and an agreement with the State providing for the extension of Rockland
Avenue with Industrial Access Funds; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
CITY PROPERTY: The Assistant City Manager submitted a written report of the City Manage~
requesting authority to accept the Naval and Marine Corps property on Reserve Avenue, S. W., via
a form of termination agreement acceptable to the United States Government and the City Attorney.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23916) Alq ORDINANCE authorizing an agreement to be made between the City and the
Government of the United States of America providing for the termination of those lease agreements
for the Naval and Harine Corps Reserve Training Center located on Reserve Avenue, S. W., in the
City and the acceptance of the premises thereof, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-STATE HIGHWAYS: The Assistant City Manager submitted a written
report of the City Manager in connection with the acquisition of Veterans Administration Hospital
surplus property, requesting the concurrence of Council in (1) negotiating for the sale to the
City by GSA of approximately 21 1/2 acres + of the land for unrestricted use purposes which would
provide sufficient right of way for the future construction of the proposed Peters Creek Road
Extension; and (2) the donation of the remaining 17.2 acres + of land at no cost to the City for
park and recreation use; and that Council adopt the appropriate measure requesting the Virginia
Department of Highways and Transportation to program the preliminary engineering only for the
Peters Creek Road Extension from Melrose Avenue to Brandon Avenue with the City's participation
in the cost of the preliminary engineering in accordance with the current formula for participa-
tion by the City in highway projects and with the understanding that right of way acquisition and
construction would be programmed at a future date based on the City of Roanoke's adopted thorough-
fare plan priorities.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#23917) A RESOLUTION recommending and urging the State Department of Highways and
Transportation to program for preliminary engineering only the Peters Creek Road Extension from
Melrose Avenue to Brandon Avenue and committing the City to pay its proportionate share of the
costs of such project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
BRIDGES-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report
recommending that a Resolution be prepared requesting the Virginia Department of Highways and
Transportation to change the name of the Southwest Expressway, as it extends to the south from
Elm Avenue, to Roy L. Webber Expressway.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report transmitting copy of a
communication from the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation indicating that the
Highway and Transportation Commission or the General Assembly has the authority to name this
roadway.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the City Manager's report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
Mrs. Bowles then offered the following Resolution:
(#23918) A RESOLUTION requesting the State Highway and Transportation Commission to
name the Southwest Expressway in the City from Elm Avenue in a southerly direction to its terminus
in honor of the late Roanoke Mayor, Roy L. Webber.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr.
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
BRIDGES: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending that
the bridge under construction on Jefferson Street across the Roanoke River, be named the South
Roanoke Bridge.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Hubard moved that the report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland and adopted.
COUnCIL-CITY GOVERNHENT-TAXES: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report
relative to the proposed rehabilitation tax rebate incentive program, reco~ending that such a
program be instituted following referral to the City Attorney for certain legal advice.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Com~ission
and that the report be referred to the City Attorney for necessary legal advice. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
COMPLAINTS-ANIMALS: Council having previously referred to the City Planning Commission
for study, report and recommendation the matter of proper control of farm animals in general and
bees, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report advising that its opinion is: (1)
that such animals should be permitted within the City, (2) the City should, in event of a nuisance
being created by the keeping of such animals, have the authority to cause the nuisance to be
removed or mitigated, and (3) there exist some measurable means or conditions for the determination
of whether a farm animal was being kept in a manner that resulted in a nuisance. The report
further noted that the opinion should be referred to the City Attorney's Office to: (1) determine
whether the conditions would be best incorporated as a nuisance or criminal Ordinance and comply
with the intended purpose of having an Ordinance which could be invoked and enforced on a complaint
basis, and (2) draft the proposed conditions, with such modifications as Council deems appropriate,
in the proper format for adoption as either a criminal or nuisance Ordinance as the City Attorney
may deem most appropriate.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Howard Beasley, 2041 Riverdale Road, S. E., appeared before Council and advised
that he raises show chickens as a hobby, that the limitations on the raising of these chickens
will be ten hens which will be of no good to him, that he would like guidelines as to what is
involved and what he can or cannot do. He said he presently owns nine hens and approximately
40 roosters and under the proposed procedure, he would not be allowed to own any roosters.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be referred to
for study, report and recommendation to Council as to the
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
the City Attorney and the City Manager
mode of procedure to be followed. The
Mr. Ronnie K. Williams, 1158 Crown Point Road, $. E., appeared before Council and made
reference to the footage for City dwellers, advising that this is quite large, that some of the
fencing requirements are unreal for people who have had property for 20 years which would mean
that their fencing would have to be rearranged. He asked that Council consider that there are many
children in the City of Roanoke who own horses and if the proposed regulations are adopted,
many of these people could not remain in the City and keep their animals.
Ms. Jackie Hall requested that Council keep in mind that any Ordinance it passes will
affect the animals. She advised that she has two horses and she cannot afford to board them at
$120 each per month and if she has to sell them, they will go to the slaughter house. She said
if a person has existing facilities that are good and sanitary, they should be allowed to keep
them because we need nature and we need animals.
Mr. H. F. Harris, 1205 Gun Club Road, N. W., advised that he owns an Appaloosa stallion,
that out of the 28 years he has lived at this residence, he has had horses for 22 of those years.
He said he also raises show chickens but if he has to chop the heads off of the roosters, then he
will have a lot of unhappy hens. He urged that Council take the various problems into consideration
and work out a solution which will be mutually acceptable.
The Mayor requested that those persons with unusual circumstances should contact the
City Manager or the City Attorney to voice their concerns.
ZONING-REHABILITATION FACILITIES: The City Planning Commission submitted a written
report in connection with a proposed amendment to Section 8, C-i, Office and Institutional District,
of the Zoning Ordinance, to delete certain permitted uses and reordaining them as special exceptions
provided certain conditions are met, recommending adoption of the proposed amendment.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council hold a public hearing on the m.~tter at 7:30 p.m., Monday,
December 12, 1977, in thc Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
WATER DEPARTMENT: A committee appointed by the Council to study bids received for the
water main extension of Mary Linda Avenue to Berkiey Road, N. E., submitted a written report
recommending that the Iow bid of E. C. Pace & Company, in a total amount not to exceed $262,315.00
without additional approval of Council, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23919) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid and awarding a contract for the construction of
a new water line from Mary Linda Avenue, N. E., to Berkley Road, upon certain terms and conditions;
authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract; rejecting certain other
bids made therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
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Hr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles) Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
YOUTH CONMISSION: A report of the Youth Co~mission expressing its position relative to
addressing itself to areas of concern to the youth of the City, encouraging any other com~ittees
or groups concerned with any aspect of youth involvement which feels a need for an official
recommendation to City Council to contact the Commission, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NOEE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STATE HIGHWAYS-AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 23899 amending Ordinance No. 23765 so as to
provide that the consideration for the City's conveyance to the Commonwealth of Virginia those
parcels of land authorized by said Ordinance No. 23765 be the acquisition from the Commonwealth
of Virginia by the City of that parcel of land bearing Official Tax No. 2190922, having previously
been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering the following for its second reading and
final adoption:
(#23899) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 23765, dated August 22, 1977, so as to
provide that the consideration for the City's conveyance to the Commonwealth of Virginia those
parcels of land authorized by said Ordinance No. 23765 be the acquisition from the Commonwealth
of Virginia by the City of that parcel of land bearing Official No. 2190922.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Council having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure amending the City Code by repealing Section 7.1, Advisory Board of human services;
responsibilities and duties, and Section 8, Advisory Board of Public Welfare, of Title X.1, Chapter
1, and by adding to Chapter 1 of Title X.1, two new sections numbered Section 7.2 and Section
8.1, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Hubard moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon
its first reading:
(#23920) AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 1, General Provisions, of Title X.1,
Services, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by repealing Section 7.1, Advisory
board of human services; responsibilities and duties, and Section 8, Advisory board of public
welfare, by adding to Chapter 1 of Title X.1, a new section numbered 7.2, entitled Advisory board
of human services - membership; terms; meetings, and a new section numbered 8.1, entitled Advisory
board of human service - powers and duties; and providing for an effective date of December 1,
1977.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the folloWing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
COUNCIL: Mr. Hubard presented a communication requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a matter of personnel, viz: progress being made in obtaining a new City Manager.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in his request. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
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CITY MANAGER: Hr, George E. Franklin appeared before Council and read a prepared
statement with reference to the need for quality in our public administrators.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
At 11:10 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 11:55 p.m., the meeting was reconvened. The Mayor and all members of Council were
present with the exception of Mr. Taubman.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
COUNCIL, SPECIAL MEETING,
Thursday, November 17, 1977.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Thursday, November 17, 1977, at 8:00 a.m., with Mayor
Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Hampton W. Thomas (arrived late), and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................. 6.
ABSENT: Councilman Nicholas F. Taubman ............................................ 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Byron E. Haner, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Mayor.
The Mayor advised that he called the meeting pursuant to Section 10 of the City Charter
for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a matter of personnel.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Mayor Taylor ........... 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent) (Mr. Thomas did not arrive until after Council went into Executive Sessio~
At 8:05 a.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 9:20 a.m., the meeting was reconvened, with Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor present. (Mr. Taubman was absent) (Mr. Hubard left the meeting at the
conclusion of the Executive Session).
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR HEWgING,
Monday, November 28, 1977.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, November 28, 1977, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland (arrived late),
Lucian Y. Grove, William S. Hubard (arrived late), Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas,
and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................................................................... 7.
ABSENT: None ................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Byron E. Haner, City Manager; Mr. Sam N. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. John H. Mitchell, Assistant Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City
Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m., Monday, November
28, 1977, on the request of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority that portions
of Chestnut and McDowell Avenues between Fifth and Third Streets, the portion of Third Street
between Chestnut and McDowell Avenues and portions of certain alleyways, be vacated, discontinued
and closed, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the street and alley portions submitted a written report
advising that they have viewed the street and alley portions and the neighboring property, and
subject to unknown interest of the City of Roanoke, they are unanimously of the opinion that no
inconvenience would result either to any individual or to the public from permanently vacating,
discontinuing and closing the street and alley portions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Taubman moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23921) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing portions of Chestnut
and McDowell Avenues between Fifth and Third Streets, the portion of Third Street between Chestnut
and McDowell Avenues, and portions of certain alleyways located between Chestnut and McDowell
Avenues, which are more particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............. 5.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
(Councilmen Garland and Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
At this point, Mr. Garland entered the meeting.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-CIVIL DEFENSE: Council having previously deferred a request of Dr.
John M. garvin, President, Western Virginia Emergency Medical Services Council, to apprise the
Council of the need for Emergency Medical Technical training for members of the Police Department,
the matter was again before the body.
In this connection, the City Clerk advised that Dr. Garvin was out of the City and had
requested that the presentation be deferred indefinitely.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request, The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BRIDGES-STATE HIGHWAYS: A com~unication from Mr. John E. Harwood, Commissioner of
Highways, in connection with naming the Southwest Expressway from Elm Avenue south in honor of
the late Mayor Roy L. Webber, advising that although Section 33.1-12 (4) of the Code of Virginia
gives the State Highway and Transportation Commission the authority to name highways and bridges
which have not been named by the General Assembly, this power has not been used since he has been
Commissioner, that it is his personal feeling that this is first a prerogative of the General
Assembly, and except in unusual circumstances, the naming of state highways and bridges should be
by the General Assembly and he suggested that the matter be taken up with the City's representative~
in the General Assembly, with the request that this route be named by Resolution of that body,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
Mrs. Bowles then offered the following Resolution:
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(#23922) A RESOLUTION requesting the General Assembly of Virginia to name the Southvest
Expressway in the City from Elm Avenue in a southerly direction to its terminus in honor of the
late Roy L. Webber, former Hayor of the City of Roanoke,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No,
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Nubard had not arrived at the meeting)
ELECTIONS: A communication from Mr. Andre~ H. Thompson, Secretary, Roanoke City Electoral
Board, transmitting an abstract of votes cast in the General Election of November 8, 1977, was
before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting an
appropriation of $12,200.00 to the Architects-in-Schools Program of the 1977-78 budget, was
before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23923) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriatio~
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board expressing its
appreciation for the $1,000,000 appropriation toward deferred teachers' salaries, was before
Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-CIRCUIT COURT-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting
that $1,378.02 be appropriated to reimburse D.J.C.P. in accordance with audit findings of Grant
No. 72-A799.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $1,366.02 from
Contingency Reserve under Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Grant Refunds under Section #1850,
"Miscellaneous," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23924) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriatio~
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
BUDGET-GRANTS-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that two
certain CETA grants have been increased by $1,546,966 and recommending that this amount be
appropriated to the Grant Program Account.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance amending the 1977-78 Grant Program
Account:
(#23925) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant
Programs Account, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
AIRPORT: The City Hauager submitted a written report in connection with the purchase
of an approximate 0.15 acre parcel of land needed for the extension of the clear zone from Runway
5 and installation of the HALSR lighting system from said runway at Roanoke Municipal Airport,
Woodrum Field, from Builders Investment Group, for the sum of $1,200.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23926) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition and lease of a parcel of land
containing 0.15 acre, more or less, and being a part of Official Tax No. 6472302, in the City of
Roanoke.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting authority to
enter into a proposed form of agreement with the United States Department of the Interior,
Geological Survey, Water Resources Division, for operation of stream gauges on Tinker Creek,
Catawba Creek and Back Creek.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23927) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Cooperative Agreement
between the City and the United States Geological Survey to maintain an investigation of certain
water resources and for the operation of gauging stations thereon for a twelve (12) month period
from September 30, iW77, to September 30, 1978, subject to availability of appropriations; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted a written report in rega.'d to the matter of
disposal of old or surplus books and equipment at the City Library, advising of a communication
from Ms. Donna Brown, Public Library Consultant for the Commonwealth of Virginia, stating that
state and federal grants permit the removal and sale of library books purchased with grant funds
when such books lose their usefulness and further that the proceeds from such sales should be
used for library purposes.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-PLANNING-GILMiTB: The City Manager submitted a written report
transmitting a communication from the Department of Housing and Urban Development advising of the
current status of the proposed amendments and proposed housing projects under the City's Housing
Assistance Plan.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
FIRE DEPARTMENT-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a
report of the Bid Committee recommending that the bid of Fire Equipment and Supply Company, in
the sum of $68,755.48, for certain items of firefighter protective clothing, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of Fire
Equipment and Supply Company:
(#23928) AN OROINANCE accepting a proposal for furnishing various articles of protectiw
wearing apparel for firefighters; rejecting certain other bids made therefor; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
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Hrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland
and adopted by the folloving vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Hr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
EUBLIC WORKS-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a
report of the Bid Committee recommending the purchase of two loaders/backhoes from Baker Brothers,
Incorporated, for the total scm of $45,380.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of Baker
Brothers, Incorporated:
(#23929) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of two (2) loaders/ backhoes upon
certain terms and conditions; accepting a certain bid made to the City for furnishing and delivering
said equipment; rejecting other bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
EQUIPMENT-PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a
report of the Bid Committee in connection with the purchase of air compressors and air tools,
recommending that the proposals of McIlhany Equipment Company, Incorporated, and Rish Equipment
Company, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposals of McIlhany
Equipment Company, Incorporated, and Rish Equipment Company:
(#23930) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain equipment for use by the
City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting certain bids made to the City for furnishing
and delivering said equipment; rejecting all other such bids; providing for the issuance of
requisite purchase orders for all such equipment; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AUDIT CO}IMITTEE: Minutes of the Audit Commaittee meeting held on November 21, 1977, were
before Council.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the minutes be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE-ANNUAL REPORTS: The annual report of the Advisory Board of Human
Services, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed with appreciation. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
MICROFILM-CIRCUIT COURT: A report of the Bid Committee relative to bids which were
received on various items of microfilm equipment, noting that in reference to Item 4 - one - 16
mm and 35 mm Microfilm Processor, the committee recommends that a purchase order be issued to 3M
Business Products Sales, Incorporated; however, the Clerk of the Circuit Court takes strong
exception to the purchase of this equipment from 3M inasmuch as the camera and printer recommended
for his office are manufactured by Eastman Kodak Company and he feels that all items of equipment
relating to his operation should be products of the same manufacturer, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Walker R. Carter. Jr., Clerk of the Circuit Court, appeared before Council and stated
that 3H does not have any complete microfilm installations in any of the Clerk's Offices in
Virginia. He noted that he has visited some of the Clerk's Offices and has received very good
reports as to the quality of equipment ~anufactured by Eastnmn Kodak Company. He said he felt
very atronEly about using equipment in his office that has not been proven in other Clerk's Offices.
Representatives of the two companies were present to discuss their products, but before
getting into the merits of each piece of equipment, Mr. Taubman moved that the report be referred
back to the Bid Committee for further study with the Clerk of the Circuit Court and that the
Co--,tttee be requested to submit additional report to the Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
PARKING GARAGE-STREETS AND ALLEYS-STATE HIGHWAYS: Ordinance No. 23908 authorizing the
lease of certain airspace lying over First Street, S. W., between Kirk Avenue and Church Avenue
to the United Virginia Bankshares, Incorporated, in order to enable said Bank to construct a
pedestrian walkway or bridge between the City Parking Garage now under construction and the
United Virginia Bank Building and authorizing an easement for support in conjunction with the
lease of the aforesaid airspace, having previously been before the Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23908) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the lease of certain airspace lying over First
Street, S. W., between Kirk Avenue and Church Avenue to the United Virginia Bankshares Incorporated
in order to enable such Bank to construct a pedestrian walkway or bridge between the City Parking
Garage now under construction and the United Virginia Bank Building and authorizing an easement
for support in conjunction with the lease of the aforesaid airspace.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Ta)
NAYS: None
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report transmitting copy of a
communication from Mr. John E. Harwood, Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Highways and
Transportation, consenting to the lease of airspace to United Virginia Bank, Incorporated.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SPECIAL PERMITS: Council having previously instructed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure establishing the policy of the City of Roanoke in relation
to the use of subsurface areas below the public streets and public ways of the City, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Taubman offered the following Resolution:
(#23931) A RESOLUTION establishing the policy of the City of Roanoke relating to the
use of subsurface areas below the public streets and public ways of the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
ZONING: Ordinance No. 23911 rezoning property located at 510, 514, 516, 520 and 502-
4-6 Ninth Street, S. E., from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2, General Co~nercial
District, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on
its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for
its second reading and final adoption:
(#23911) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 412, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
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ZONING: Ordinance No. 23912 rezoning property described as Lots i - 24, inclusive,
Block 37, as shown on the Hap of East Gate, Official Tax Nos. 3220101 - 3220109, inclusive,
3220113, and 3220115 - 3220124, inclusive, from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2,
General Commercial District, having previously been before the Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Taubman
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(~23912) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 322, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowies and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Ordinance No. 23920 repealing Section 7.1, Advisory board of h,,mmn
services; responsibilities and duties, and Section 8, Advisory board of public welfare of Title
X.1, Human Services, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, by adding a new section
numbered 7.2, entitled Advisory board of h,,m~n services - membership; terms, meetings and a new
section numbered 8.1, entitled Advisory board of human services - powers and duties; and providing
for an effective date of December 1, 1977, having previously been before the Council for its
first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body,
Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23920) AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 1, General Provisions, of Title X.I, Human
Services, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by repealing Section 7.1, Advisory
board of human services; responsibilities and duties, and Section 8, Advisory board of public
welfare, by adding to Chapter 1 of Title X.I, a new section numbered 7.2, entitled Advisory board
of human services - membership; terms; meetings, and a new section numbered 8.1, entitled Advisory
board of human services - powers and duties; and providing for an effective date of December 1,
1977.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
COMPLAINTS-REHABILITATION FACILITIES: Council having previously instructed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure requesting the Virginia Department of Corrections, Division
of Probation and Parole Services, to vacate Watimka House at 1302 Second Street, S. W., at the
termination of its current lease on the facility on June 30, 1978, he presented same; whereupon,
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#23932) A RESOLUTION requesting the Virginia Department of Corrections, Division of
Probation and Parole Services, to vacate a certain penal facility at the termination of the
current lease on such facility.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
The Mayor advised of a telephone call from the Department of Corrections informing the
City that Watimka House will be moved at the end of the current lease on June 30, 1978.
Dr. Robert C. Crawford, 1224 Franklin Road, S. W., appeared before Council and stated
that the City should insist upon a written communication from the State to the effect that it
will vacate the premises at 1302 Second Street, S. W., as of June 30, 1978.
BRIDGES: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure designating and fixing the name South Roanoke Bridge to a certain bridge in the City of
Roanoke, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Taubman moved that the following Ordinance be placed
upon its first reading:
(#23933) AN ORDINANCE designating and fixing the name South Roanoke Bridge to a certain
bridge in the City.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ....... 6.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
CITY MANAGER: The Hayor advised that Councilman Hubard had just entered the Council
Chamber and with him ware Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Ewert, II (the Mayor issued a news release on
Wednesday, November 23, 1977, to the effect that the Council at its regular meeting on Monday,
November 28, 1977, would elect Mr. Ewert as the new City Manager); whereupon, Mr. Hubard presented
Mr. and Mrs. Ewert to the members of Council.
The Mayor called for nominations for the position of City Manager of the City of Roanoke;
whereupon, Hr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. H. B. Ewart, II.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Ewert was elected as City Manager of the City
of Roanoke to be effective at a time to be agreed upon between Mr. Ewert and City Council, by the
following vote:
FOR MR. EWERT: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
Mr. Ewert expressed pleasure at being in the City of Roanoke and noted that he is
looking forward to working with the Council, the City family and the citizens in the future.
JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure providing for the establishment of a petty cash fund to be maintained
at the Crisis Intervention/Runaway House, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Garland offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#23934) AN ORDINANCE providing for the establishment of a petty cash fund to be
maintained at the Crisis Intervention/Runaway House; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber)
GRANTS-LEAGUE OF OLDER AMERICANS, INCORPORATED: Council having previously instructed
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the execution of an agreement with
the League of Older Americans, Incorporated, for a grant of federal funds for an expanded recreatio~
program for senior citizens in the City, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the
following Resolution:
(#23935) A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement with the League of
Older Americans, Inc., for a grant of Federal funds for an expanded recreation program for senior
citizens in the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber)
AIRPORT: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure authorizing the execution of a supplemental lease agreement between the City of Roanoke
and the United States of America for certain space in the Terminal Building at Roanoke Municipal
Airport, Woodrum Field, upon certain terms and conditions, for use of the National Weather Service,
he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its
first reading:
(#23936) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of a supplemental lease agreement
between the City of Roanoke and the United States of America for certain space in the Terminal
Building at the Roanoke Municipal Airport, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None 0
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCEPLANNING-GRANTS: Council having previously instructed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure stating the City's support and approval of the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority becoming eligible as an administering agency in the
Housing and Urban Development Section 312 iow interest Rehabilitation Loan Program in the City of
Roanoke, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
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(#23937) A RESOLUTIOi¢ stattnI the City of Roanoke's support and approval of the City
of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority becoming eligible as an administering agency in
the Housing and Urban Development Section 312 lo~ interest Rehabilitation Loan Program in the
City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
BONDS-TREASURER: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure prescribing the amount of the bond of the Treasurer of the City of Roanoke and
approving the surety thereon, in the sum of $200,000, be presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles
offered the following Resolution:
(#23938) A RESOLUTION prescribing the amount of the bond of the Treasurer of the City
of Roanoke and approving the surety thereon.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and 'adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
BUDGET: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday, November 21, 1977,
having instructed the Director of Finance to prepare a budget Ordinance appropriating and/or
transferring certain funds (see minutes of November 21, 1977), he presented same; whereupon, Mr.
Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23939) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Approp
Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
COUNCIL: It appearing that several members of Council would not be present at the
regular meeting of Council on Monday, December 5, 1977, since they would be in San Francisco,
California, attending the National League of Cities, Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency
Ordinance cancelling the regular meeting of Council scheduled to be held on December 5, 1977:
(#23940) AN ORDINANCE cancelling the regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to
be held December 5, 1977, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure accepting the proposal of Honeywell, Incorporated, for providing certain
alterations to the heating and cooling system at the Roanoke Civic Center, upon certain terms and
conditions, for a total price of $8,760.00, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#23941) AN ORDINANCE accepting a proposal for providing certain alterations to the
heating and cooling system at the Roanoke Civic Center, upon certain terms and conditions; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: ~ou..czl members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a m~tter
of real estate and a legal matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nubard and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--7
NAYS: None ................ 0
COUNCIL: The Hayor requested that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a
personnel matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
YOUTH COMMISSION: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Youth Co~ission
created by the resignation of Mr. Charles S. Perkins, Jr., for a term ending April 30, 1979, and
requested that Mrs. Bowles be responsible for finding someone to fill the vacancy.
Authority
1980, and
INDUSTRIES: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Industrial Development
created by the resignation of Mr. Robert H. Turner, Jr., for a term ending October 20,
requested that Mr. Taubman be responsible for finding someone to fill the vacancy.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
CITY MANAGER: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that it is his
intention to begin to utilize his accumulated vacation sometime during the week of December 5,
1977, and under the provisions of Section 21.1 of the City Charter, during his absence, or until
the City Clerk swears in a new City Manager, the Assistant City Manager, Mr. Sam McGhee, III,
will assume the duties and functions of his office on his behalf.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Since this would be the last Council meeting that Mr. Haner would attend in his capacity
as City Manager, he presented his farewell speech relative to his tenure es City Manager.
(For full text, see speech on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Hubard moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure
expressing appreciation to Mr. Haner for the long and helpful service rendered by him to the City
of Roanoke during his tenure as City Manager. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unani-
mously adopted.
At 3:12 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting.
At 4:20 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding, and ali members of
Council present.
CITY MANAGER-CITY EMPLOYEES: Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution appointing
Sam H. McGhee, III, as Acting City Manager for the City of Roanoke to be effective December 8,
1977, until such time as the new permanent City Manager heretofore elected by Council is present
in the City of Roanoke and has assumed the duties and responsibilities of his office:
(#23942) A RESOLUTION appointing Sam H. McGhee, III, as Acting City Manager for the
City of Roanoke to be effective December 8, 1977, until such time as the new permanent City
Manager heretofore elected by Council is present in the City of Roanoke and has assumed the
duties and responsibilities of his Office.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, December 12, 1977.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, December 12, 1977, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor Noel
C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Nicholas F. Taubman and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .............................. 6.
ABSENT: Councilman Hampton W. Thomas .............................................. 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Acting City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling,
Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger,
Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on November 14, 1977, the
special meeting held on November 17, 1977, and the regular meeting held on November 28, 1977,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Grove, seconded by Mr. Garland and
adopted, the reading tbereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-STADIUM: Mr. J. H. Scott appeared before Council and presented
the Mayor with a plaque in recognition of his support of the Marching Bands Festival on October 15,
1977.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a proclamation to Mr. Robert H. Teter, Executive Vice
President and General Manager of WSLS-TV, declaring December 11, 1977, as WSLS-TV SILVER ANNIVERSARY
WEEK in the City of Roanoke and urged everyone to reflect on the contributions made in the public's
interest by this pioneer in the television industry.
(For full text, see Proclmmmtion on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLICMATTERS:
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, December 12, 1977,
on a proposed amendment to Section 8, C-i~ Office and Institutional District, of the Zoning
Ordinance, to provide that rehabilitation centers, boarding and rooming houses, sanitariums, rest
homes, and convalescent homes for the aged no longer be permitted uses and structures in the C-i,
Office and Institutional District, but be permitted as special exceptions provided that certain
conditions are met after notice and public hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals, the matter
was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report setting
forth the proposed amendment.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23943) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 8. C-1 office and institutional
district, of Chapter 4.1. Zoning, of Title XV. Construction, Alteration and Use of Land, Buildings
and Other Structures, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to provide in the
City's Zoning Ordinance that certain uses and structures in said district be deleted as permitted
uses and structures and that they be permitted as special exceptions, provided certain conditions
are met.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard.
The Mayor asked if there were persons present who would like to speak in reference to
the proposed amendment; whereupon, Dr. Robert C. Crawford, 1224 Franklin Road, S. W., appeared
before Council and read a prepared statement advising that the proposed amendment does not require
an exact definition of the term "rehabilitation unit". He noted that he does not believe that
any state and/or city corrections rehabilitation unit or halfway house has any right in a residen-
tial area. He said that according to the proposed amendment, a public hearing would be held
before the Board of Zoning Appeals and this is wrong because the public hearing should be before
the City Council, the elected representatives of the citizens of the City of Roanoke. Dr. Crawford
said the proposed provision of "1500 feet apart" is merely a slight dilution, not a solution to
the problem. He said that all of the current state and city correction units in Roanoke could be
located in old southwest or in the C-1 area, and still be 1500 feet apart, thus complying with
the new proposed amendment. He suggested consideration of a two part solution: (1) refuse
entrance to any agency which does not or cannot maintain the residential character of the C-1
area and (2) refuse C-1 entrance to any correctional agency (the term "correctional" unit should
be applied to that agency which accepts people by court order).
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Robert N. Richert, President of the Old Southwest Neighborhood Alliance, 415 Allison
Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council and spoke in favor of the amendment, advising that he
feels the amendment, although it has certain inadequacies, is better than the present situation.
He said the provision of a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals is a bit of a sham
because the Board of Zoning Appeals has consistently in the past refused to interpret the intent
of the law, but has been content to apply the letter of the law and because the only recourse a
citizen has to a decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals is to the courts, rather than the City
Council, limits the ability of the citizens to appeal to the elected officials for redress when
they feel they have been misused. He said he felt very strongly that this change in the zoning
law should be made; however, he urged Council to change the amendment to allow the City Counc£1
to hold the public hearing and to allow the Council to make the decision as to whether or not a
proposed exception would in fact help maintain the neighborhood environment. He noted that the
Eoard of Zoning Appeals has consistently refused to interpret that portion of the zoning
which refers to the neighborhood environment and has consistently applied the law to the gradual
transition of the C-1 zone from residential to commercial and the way the law is being administered
merely means that in time there will be no neighborhood in the C-1 portion of old southwest,
that is there will be no 24 hour per day residents and this is very wrong.
After a discussion of the matter, Hr. Garland moved that the proposed Ordinance be amended
to provide that the City Council will hold a public hearing in the instance of rehabilitation
centers, boarding and rooming houses, sanitari,,m-, rest homes and convalescent homes for the
aged to dete~mine if those uses should be permitted as special exceptions.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Ordinance No. 23943 on its first reading was then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Eubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
PETITIONS ANDCOMMUNICATIONS:
TREASURER: A communication from Mr. J. H. Johnson, Treasurer, and Mr. Gordon E. Peters,
Treasurer-elect, requesting Council's concurrence in closing the City Treasurer's Office on
December 29 and 30 to audit the City and State records, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SPECIAL PERMITS: A communication from Mr. Robert W. Spessard,
Attorney, representing Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Lester, requesting a revocable permit to encroach on
the right of way of Yorker Drive, since one foot of their garage is on said right of way, was
before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the Acting City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that a license be granted for maintenance of the encroachment.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting City Manager
and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23944) AN ORDINANCE permitting an encroachment of not more than 1.1 feet over and
into the right of way of Yorker Drive, S. W., and 20.0 feet in length, for a garage on the southerly
side of property bearing Official Tax No. 1540312, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
ELECTIONS: A communication from Mr. J. E. Dudley, Sr., Vice President, Southeast Civic
League, requesting that the Riverdale voting precinct be moved from the Buena Vista Recreation
Center to the Stonewall Jackson Junior High School, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the request be referred to the Electoral Board for study, report
and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
RADIO-TELEVISION: A communication from Mr. E. K. Mattern, Executive Vice President,
Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Incorporated, submitting a Quarterly Progress Report covering construct
of the cablevision system, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
ZONING: A communication from Mr. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., tendering his resignation
as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals since he is no longer a resident of the City of Roanoke,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the resignation be accepted with regret. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
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STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. George I. Vosels Ils Attorney, representing
Fletcher B. and Bnith I. Altice, requesting that a certain alleyway approximately 10 feet in
width, extending parallel to Garden City Boulevard, S. E., and New Spring Branch Road, extending
from the northerly side of Danforth Avenue, S. E., to the southerly side of Ray Road, be vacated,
discontinued and closed, was before Council.
The City Clerk advised that Mr. Vogel had requested that the tree he withdrawn.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in Mr. Vogel*s request to withdraw the matter. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. George I. Vogel, II, Attorney, representing
Eleanor McDowell Webb, requesting that a certain portion of Campbell Avenue, S. E., located east
of 18th Street, and extending to the westerly side of an alley 15 feet in width which extends
along the westerly boundary of Fallon Park, be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before
Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution appointing viewers in connection with the
request:
(#23945) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any three of
whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Eleanor McDowell Webb to discontinue
and close a certain portion of Campbell Avenue, S. E., located east of 18th Street, S. E., and
extending to the westerly side of an alley 15 feet in width which extends along the westerly
boundary of Fallon Park; and referring the proposal to the City Planning Commission for study and
recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
Mr. Hubard moved that the request be referred to the City Planning Co~tission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. George I. Vogel, II, Attorney, representing
Fred C. and Reba H. Ellis, requesting that a certain portion of Carver Avenue, N. E., extending
from the easterly right of way line of Interstate Route No. 581 in an easterly direction approximmt~
292 feet, be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution appointing viewers in connection with the
request:
(#23946) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any three of
whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Fred C. Ellis and Reba H. Ellis to
discontinue and close a certain portion of Carver Avenue, N. E., extending from the easterly
right of way line of Interstate Route No. 581 in an easterly direction approx/mately 292 feet;
and referring the proposal to the City Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
Mr. Hubard moved that the request be referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report advising
that the City's Advanced Waste Water Treatment Plant has been selected as the runner-up in the
third annual Water & Wastes Engineering magazine's Excellence in Engineering Design awards.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
the City grant an easement to Appalachian Power Company to allow installation of underground
electrical service to the new Fire Station No. 13.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report of the Acting City Nanaser and that
the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#2394?) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to execute
and deliver a deed of easement to the Appalachian Po~er Company.
The motion was seconded by Hrs. Bovlee and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
STATE HIGHWAYS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
Resolution No. 22064 which authorized the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation to
sell the residue portion of parcels 056 and 058 of the 13th Street, S. E. highway project, be
amended to include the residue portion of parcel 129.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report of the Acting City Manager and offered
the following Resolution:
(#23948) A RESOLUTION amending Resolution No. 22064, adopted February 3, 1975, to
provide for the City's concurrence in the sale by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transporta
of the residue of an additional property acquired in connection with assembling the right of way
of Highway Project No. U000-128-102, RW-201, (Route 24).
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Bubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
CITY MARKET: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report requesting authority
to execute a two year lease agreement with Messrs. F. P. Murray, Jr., and Russell O. Hannabass
for lease of certain interior stall space at the City Market.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report of the Acting City Manager and that
the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23949) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute leases for terms of two
years, each, with the present tenants and users of certain stalls in the City Market, upon certain
terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Bubard, Taubman, and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
BUDGET-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Council having previously deferred
action on a request of the Director of Finance for remodeling and reorganization of the City
Collector's Office pending input from the City Manager, the matter was again before the body.
The Acting City Manager submitted a written report of the City Manager recommending
that Council concur in the request and that authorization be given to have portions of the work
accomplished by contract.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a report of the Municipal Auditor with regard to internal control
aspects of the current reorganization of the Division of Billings and Collections, advising that
he is aware of no completed or proposed reorganization actions which are contrary to his recommen-
dations or to other aspects of improving internal controls, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report of the Municipal Auditor be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for certain increases
and decreases within the Division of Billings and Collections account:
(#23950) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
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Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hrs.
Bo~les and adopted by the follmein~ vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
(Hr. Thomas was absent)
BUDGET-REFUSE COLLECTION: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report requesting
that $3,840.00 be transferred from Salaries and Wages to Extra Help in the Refuse Collection
Department budget in connection with backyard refuse collection.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $3,840.00 from
Salaries and Wages to Extra Help under Section #1669, "Refuse Collection," of the 1977-78 budget:
({123951) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1669, "Refuse ~ llection, of the
1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing fol an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mca. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council meabers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
BUDGET-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-PLANNING-GRANTS: The Acting City Manager submitted a
written report requesting that $37,980.26 be appropriated to the Gainsboro Neighborhood Development
Program account (VA-A-6) of the Grant Program Account in order to comply w!uh the interpretation
of H.U.D. of the Commmnity Development Block Grant regulations.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance amending the 1977-78 Grant Program Account:
(#23952) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant Programs
Fund, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
BUDGET-STATE HIGHWAYS-INDUSTRIES-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The Acting City Manager submitted
a written report requesting that $9,000 be appropriated to a new Capital Fund Account representing
money received from the Watts Estate to cover the city's share of the Rockland Avenue Industrial
Access Extension Project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $9,000 to Capital
Projects Fund under Section #1855, "Transfers to Other Funds," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23953) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1855, "Transfers to Other Funds,"
of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
POLICE DEPARTMENT-GRANTS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report requesting
authorization to use certain unexpended funds in order to provide a cable plant to interconnect
computer terminals located in the Police Department to the computer in the Municipal Building, in
connection with development of a Criminal 3ustice Computer System, Law Enforcement Grant No. 77-
A4184.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted.
INSURANCE~CETA: The Acting City Hanaier submitted a written report in connection with
life insurance for CETA employees, requestin$ that Council concur in the following recom~aendations:
(1) that mandatory life insurance coverage be required of all City CETA employees; (2) that the
City issue the appropriate purchase order to Life of Virginia for providing the City's CETA
employees with life insurance coverage identical to that previously provided through VSRS; (3)
that CETA funds initially pay the total cost of the insurance premium in order that im~ediate
life insurance coverage can begin; and (4) that payroll deductions for the insurance coverage for
CETA employees be reinstituted beginning with the February 1, 1978 pay check, with the e~ployee's
contribution at the rate of 29¢ per month per $1,000 increment of annual salary prorated to 26
pay periods and CETA funds will pay the rmaaining cost of the premium.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report of the Acting City Manager and
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23954) Alt ORDINANCE mandating life insurance coverage for all Comprehensive Employment
and Training Act employees of the City, authorizing the procurement of life insurance coverage
for CETA employees, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting a certain proposal made to
the City for such coverage; providing that the entire cost of such life insurance shall initially
be paid with CETA funds, and on and after February 1, 1978, payroll deductions shall commence;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
COUNCIL: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report requesting an Executive
Session to discuss two matters relating to personnel and two matters relating to real estate.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
TAXES: The City Attorney submitted a written report recommending that a public hearing
on assessment of real property for 1978 be held on January 23, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Attorney advised that pursuant to the Code of Virginia, the notice of public
hearing must be advertised in a local newspaper for fourteen consecutive days thirty days before
the public hearing, that the newspaper failed to advertise the public notice on Sunday, December
11 and therefore another public hearing date will have to be established and advertising will
have to start over. He suggested that the public hearing be held on Monday, February 13, 1978,
at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the suggestion of the City Attorney that the
public hearing be held on Monday, February 13, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted.
PERSONNEL: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting that an Ordinance
be adopted giving the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission power to administer oaths and
to take testimony thereunder.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#23955) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 4, Same ~ Panel responsibilities
and duties, of Chapter 13.2, Personnel and Employment Practices Commission, of Title II, Administra-
tion, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding a new subsection labeled
(f) to the aforesaid Section 4, authorizing the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission to
administer oaths and to take testimony thereunder; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
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WATER DEPARTHENT: Council havin~ referred to the City Attorney, City Hanager and
Director of Finance for study, report and recoa~aendation the matter of charges made to residents
of Chapel Forest Subdivision for water pumped four times, the City Attorney submitted a written
report addressing the legal validity of the additional charse.
(For full text, see report ou file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Attorney, Director of Finance and Acting City Hauager submitted a written
report in connection with the matter, recommending that the City's existing policy of charging a
higher rate for water pumped four times should continue in effect.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that action on the reports be deferred until the regular meeting of
Council on Monday, January 23, 1978, in order that Mr. William R. Battle, a resident of Chapel
Forest Subdivision, may be present. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
COCNCIL: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a matter of potential litigation.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
COUNCIL: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a matter of real property and potential litigation.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
REPORTS OF CO}~IITTmE$:
BUDGET-CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT-MICROFILM: Council having previously referred back to
the Bid Co~ittee for further study, report and recom~endation a report with regard to bids which
were received for certain microfilm equipment, the matter was again before the body.
Mr. Grove presented a written report of the Committee advising that after considering
all alternatives and in order to satisfy the Circuit Court and its Clerk as to the integrity of
the entire filming process related to the records of the Court, it is the Committee's
that the bid of Eastman Kodak Company in the amount of $7,173.15 for supplying 1-16mm and 35m~
microfilm processor be accepted in lieu of the previous recommendation to accept the bid of a
similar product manufactured by 3M Business Products Sales, Incorporated; additionally, the Clerk
advises of the necessity to obtain two reader/printers for use by the Clerk's Office in lieu of
the single reader/printer for which bids were received and recommending that Council enter into a
36-month purchase agreement for 2-16mm reader/printers with automatic retrieval capability in
lieu of the one reader/printer recommended previously.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $1,106.78 from Other
Services and Charges under Section #0707, "Clerk of Circuit Court," to Microfilm Equipment Rental
under Section #1880, "Contingencies," and transferring $1,568.46 from Other Services and Charges
under Section #0707, "Clerk of Circuit Court," to Microfilm Equipment Purchase under Section
#1880, "Contingencies," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23956) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriati¢
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposals of Eastman
Kodak Company, 3M Business Products Sales, Incorporated, and Kalvar for certain microfilm equipment
for use by the City:
(#23957) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain microfilm equipment for
use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting certain bids made to the City
for furnishing and delivering ~aid microfilm equipment; providing for the issuance of requisite
purchase orders for such equipment; rejecting certain bids made to the City; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
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Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members ~vles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Hayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
(Hr. Thomas was absent)
In this connection, the Acting City Manager submitted a written report recommending the
expenditure of up to $4,000 from the Courthouse Remodeling Account by establishing a separate
account in order to accomplish necessary modifications to rooms 303 and 305.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council receive and file and concur in the report. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
REFUSE COLLECTION: A report of the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management
Board requesting that Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, be appointed to fill the vacancy created by the
resignation of Mr. Byron E. Haner until such time as Council deems otherwise, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III.
There being no further nominations, Mr. McGhee was elected as a member of the Roanoke
Valley Regional Solid Waste Management Board until such time as the Council deems otherwise, by
the following vote:
FOR MR. MCGHEE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Rubard, Taubman and Mayor
Taylor .................................................. 6.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: Mr. Hubard advised that he had planned to make certain recommendations to Council
in regard to a report from the League of Women Voters relative to the feasibility of a ward plan
for election of some or all members of City Council; however, it was Mr. Thomas who initiated the
request for said report, and in view of the fact that Mr. Thomas was absent, he said he would
refrain from making his recommendations until the regular meeting of Council on Tuesday, December
27, 1977.
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk presented a list of items pending from July 19, 1976 to
Nov-mher 28, 1977.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Ordinance No. 23921 permanently vacating,
discontinuing and closing portions of Chestnut and McDowell Avenues between Fifth and Third
Streets, the portion of Third Street between Chestnut and McDowell Avenues, and portions of
certain alleyways located between Chestnut and McDowell Avenues, having previously been before
the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mr. Taubman offering the following for its second reading and final adoptien:
(#23921) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing portions of
Chestnut and McDowell Avenues between Fifth and Third Streets, the portion of Third Street between
Chestnut and McDowell Avenues and pertions of certain alleyways located between Chestnut and
McDowell Avenuas, which are more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................................
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
SALE OF PROPERTY-AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 23926 providing for the City's acquisition and
lease of a parcel of land containing 0.15 acre, more or less, and being a part of Official Tax
No. 6472302, from Builders Investment Group, having previously been before the Council for its
first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body,
Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23926) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition and lease of a parcel of
land containing 0.15 acre, more or less, and being a part of Official Tax No. 6472302, in the
City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
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Hrs. Bo~les moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Huberd, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
BRIDGES: Ordinance No. 23933 designatin8 and fixing the na~e South Roanoke Bridge to a
certain bridge in the City, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read
and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23933) AN ORDINANCE designating and fixing the name South Roanoke Bridge to a certain
bridge in the City.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 23936 authorizing the execution of a supplemental lease agreement
between the City of Roanoke and the United States of America for certain space in the Terminal
Building at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, for use of the National Weather Service,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its second
reading and fin~! adoption:
(#23936) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the execution of a supplemental lease agreement
between the City of Roanoke and the United States of America for certain space in the Terminal
Building at the Roanoke Municipal Airport, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garkand, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
CITY MANAGER: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure recognizing the services of Mr. Byron E. Haner as City Manager, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#23958) A RESOLUTION recognizing the services of BYRON E. HANER as City Manager.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: The Mayor requested that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a
personnel matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HEALTH SYSTEMS AGENCY, INC.: The Mayor advised that there is a
vacancy on the Southwest Virginia Health Systems Agency, Incorporated, to replace Mr. Hampton W.
Thomas; whereupon, Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Ms. Linda F. Steele.
(See co~unication from Southwest Virginia Health Systems Agency, Inc., under date
of August 1, 1977.)
There being no further nominations, Ms. Steele was elected as a member of the Southwest
Virginia Health Systems Agency, Incorporated, by the following vote:
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FOR MS. STEELE: Council members Eo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taub~an and
Hayor Taylor .............................................
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
ZONING: The Mayor advised that the three year te~ms of Messrs. John W. Chappelear,
Jr., L. Elwood Norris, Richard R. Snedegar, Sydnor W. Brizendine, Jr., and Frank N. Perkinson,
Jr,, am members of the Board of Zoning Appeals will expire on December 31, 1977, that Messrs.
Snedesar and Perkinson have declined to serve another term because they are no lonser residents
of the City of Roanoke and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the nme of Mr. John W. Chappelear.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Mr. Sydnor W. Brizendine.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Chappelear and Brizendtue were reelected as
members of the Board of Zonin8 Appeals for terms of three years each ending December 31, 1980, by
the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. CHAPPELEAR AND BRIZE~DINE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard,
Taubman and Mayor Taylor ........................... 6.
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
The Mayor requested that Mr. Garland be responsible for finding a replacement for Mr.
Perkinson and that Mr. Taubman be responsible for finding a replacement for Mr. Snedegar.
INDUSTRIES: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Horace G. Fralin has qualified as a
Director of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for a term of
four years ending October 20, 1981.
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Clerk reported that Mrs. Amelia J. Perkins and Mr. Payton
H. Moore have qualified for terms ending November 30, 1978; that Mrs. Thelma P. Johnson and the
Reverend James A. Allison, Jr., have qualified for terms ending November 30, 1979; that Mrs.
Priscilla A. Tarplee and Mr. Clyde G. Roland have qualified for terms ending November 30, 1980;
and Mrs. Nancy F. Canova and Mr. Samuel H. Stuart have qualified for terms ending November 30,
1981, as members of the Advisory Board of ~,mnn Services.
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
CITY EMPLOYEES: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report requesting favorable
consideration by Council of permitting City offices generally to close at noon on Friday, December
23, 1977, only, and in order to preclude having to come to Council every year with requests of
additional time off for city employees during the holiday season, the administration will report
in the future with a recommended change to the City Code to provide a schedule for Christmas and
New Year's holidays regardless of what day the holiday actually falls on.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution authorizing a shortening of the working
hours of certain city employees on December 23, 1977:
(#23959) A RESOLUTION authorizing a shortening of the working hours of certain City
employees on December 23, 1977.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Tay
NAYS: None ............................................................................. O,
(Mr. Thomas was absent)
ZONING: Mr. Richard Turner, 2728 Kirkland Avenue, N. W., appeared before Council on
behalf of members of the Holy Trinity Church and requested permission to sell Christmas trees on
a lot on 10th Street and Shadeland Avenue, N. W.
The Acting City Manager advised Council of a report of the City Manager some ten years
ago in which he recommended that the selling of Christmas trees on residential lots cease, and
Council at that time concurred in the report.
Vice-Mayor Bowles made reference to various organizations who had contacted her
selling Christmas trees on residential lots, advising that she contacted the administration and
was told that this practice is not permitted and therefore those organizations discontinued
their plans.
Mr. Taubman moved that the request of Holy Trinity Church be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
In furtherance of the matter, Mr. Taubman moved that the Acting City Manager review the
current policy in regard to the sale of Christmas trees in residential areas and advise the
Council as to whether or not he feels the policy should be modified or adhered to in the future.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
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COUNCIL: Mr. Bert Ely, member of the League of Wo~en Voters, appeared before Council
in regard to Council's earlier decision to defer until December 27, 1977, action concerning the
report of the League relative to a ward plan for election of seme or all members of Council. He
advised of the time limitation in getting proposed Charter changes to the General Assembly and
asked that the recommendations of the League be considered by the Council at its public hearing
on proposed City Charter amendments.
The City Attorney advised that proposed Charter changes must be in the hands of the
legislature by January 11, 1978, therefore, it will be necessary to advertise and hold Council's
public hearing at its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 27, 1977.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council hold a public hearing on proposed Charter amendments on
Tuesday, December 27, 1977, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Ch~er. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Taubman and adopted.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR HI/ETING,
Tuesday, December 27, 1977.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Tuesday, December 27, 1977, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Hayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T, Bo~les, Robert A. Carland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S, Hubard, Nicholas F, Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Hayor Noel C. Taylor
ABSENT: None ...................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Acting City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling,
Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Charles R. Allen, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director
of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with e prayer by the Reverend William Pugh, Pastor,
Mason Cove Church of the Brethren.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, December 12, 1977,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Grove, seconded by Mr. Hubard and
unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as
recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
COUNCIL: Council having set a public hearing for 2 p.m., Tuesday, December .27, 1977,
relative to proposed charter amendments for the City of Roanoke to be presented to the 1978
Session of the General Assembly, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Code and Charter Revision Co~ittee having met on December
16, 1977, submitted a written report forwarding certain proposals to the Council, some with recom-
mendation from the Committee and some without.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The first proposed Charter amendment would amend and reenact Section 5 of the Charter
so as to provide that any person not serving either as a Councilman or Mayor on January 1, 1978,
would be ineligible for election as either Councilman or Mayor after having served two consecutive
complete terms on Council unless two complete years shall have elapsed between the last day of
the last term served and the first day of the term for which election is sought or appointment is
made. The Committee submitted this amendment without recummendation.
Mr. Thomas voiced concern over the proposed amendment, advising that ineligibility of
a Council member to serve as Mayor after having served two consecutive terms on Council would
preclude someone with a great deal of experience from serving as Mayor, and for that reason moved
that the two consecutive terms aspect of the first proposal be separated so as not to run from
Council member to Mayor or Mayor to Council member. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor asked if there were persons present who would like to address the first proposed
amendment, whereupon, no one asked to be heard.
Mr. Hubard moved that the first proposal, as above amended, be concurred in. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove and Hubard ..................................... 3.
NAYS: Council members Garland, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................... 4.
The second proposed Charter amendment would repeal the requirement presently found in Sect:
14 that every Ordinance of a general or permanent nature be published once, by title, or by a
smr~mry of the substance of such Ordinance, in a newspaper within ten days after its final passage.
The Committee recommended that this proposal be forwarded to Council with its approval.
The Mayor asked if there were persons present who would like to address the second
proposed amendment, whereupon, no one asked to be heard.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the proposal.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
The motion was seconded by Mr.
The third proposal would amend Section 17 of the City Charter so as to require beginning
with the election of May, 1980, that a candidate at any regular special election for Council
shall state the particular seat on Council for which he seeks election in the notice required by
the general law to be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. This is the so-called "slot
voting" proposal. The Committee unanimously recommended that this proposal be forwarded to
Council with no recommendation.
The Mayor asked if there were persons present who would like to address the third
proposed amendment, whereupon, no one asked to be heard.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the proposal. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland and Hubard ............................................. 2.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................ 5.
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The fourth proposed Charter amendment would amend Section 42 of the City Charter so as
to raise from the current maximum of one thousand dollars the amount involved in a proposed
alteration or modification of a city contract for any work or improvement which can be ordered by
the City Hanager without Council action. The proposal was unanimously forwarded to Council with
the recommendation of the Coumittee,
The Hayor asked if there were persons present who would like to address the fourth
proposed amendment, whereupon, no one asked to be heard.
Hr. Thomas moved that the maximum of one thousand dollars be chan~ed to five thousand
dollars. The motion was seconded by Hr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
Hr. Hubard then moved that Council concur in the proposal as amended. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
The fifth proposal would authorize the Council to establish a real property tax rebate
program to encourage rehabilitation for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings by
providing for annual tax rebates for owners of certain residential buildings and owners of certain
commercial or indusLrial buildings. The Committee unanimously forwarded this proposal to Council
with its recommendation for approval.
The Mayor asked if there were persons present who would like to address the fifth
proposed amendment, whereupon, no one asked to be heard.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the proposal. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
The sixth proposal would delete the prohibition in Section 56 of the Charter against the
expenditure of any money by the School Board without the approval of such Board and audit by the
City. T~o proposed housekeeping changes to this same section would substitute the words "Council
or its designee" in lieu of "budget commission" in the second paragraph and change the reference
in the third paragraph from "city auditor" to "municipal auditor." The Committee unanimously
recommended this proposed Charter change.
The Mayor asked if there were persons present who would like to address the sixth
proposed amendment, whereupon, no one asked to be heard.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the proposal. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
The seventh proposal would amend Section 62 so as to change the designation from
"zoning commission" to "planning commission." The Committee unanimously forwarded this proposal
to Council with its recommendation for approval.
The Mayor asked if there were persons present who would like to address the seventh
proposed amendment, whereupon, no one asked to be heard.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the proposal. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Thomas and unanimously adopted.
The eighth proposal would amend Section 62.1 so as to create an architectural review
board to assure that all buildings erected or altered in certain districts designated by Council
would conform to accepted architectural standards for permanent buildings and to prevent buildings,
the external characteristics of which are designed to serve as advertisements or commercial
displays, buildings which are likely to deteriorate rapidly or have only short term architectural
or aesthetic capability, and buildings plainly offensive to human sensibilities or otherwise
constituting a detriment to the community. The Committee unanimously recommended that this
proposed amendment be forwarded to Council with its recommendation for approval.
The Mayor asked if there were persons present who would like to address the eighth
proposed amendment, whereupon, no one asked to be heard.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the proposal. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and unanimously adopted.
The ninth proposal would amend and reenact Section 4 of the City Charter to provide
for a nine member Council with either five members from wards and four, including the Mayor,
elected at large or four members from wards and five, including the Mayor, elected at large.
The Committee unanimously forwarded this proposal to Council with no recommendation.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council consider the nine member Council, five elected at large
including the Mayor and four elected from quadrants of the City to be considered at a later
date. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taub~an.
The Mayor asked if there were persons present who would like to address the ninth
proposed amendment, whereupon, no one asked to be heard.
Mr. John C. Towler, a member of the League of Women Voters, appeared before Council
and stated that if the City goes with a quadrant system, it forces people to come from all areas
of the City, it limits the base in which these people have to campaign and allows a person of
less substantial means to become a member of Council. He submitted that there is a definite
need for regional representation on Council and that people within a particular quadrant feel
they can relate to a Council member from their quadrant in a more meaningful way because that
Council member is more familiar with the area.
The motion was lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland and Thomas ................................... 2.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ............. 5.
The tenth proposal would amend Section 10 so as to provide chat Council would elect
one of its members to serve as a presiding officer and to delete the power of the Mayor to serve
as a presiding officer. The Committee voted unanimously to forward this proposal to Council
with no recommendation.
The Mayor asked if there were persons present who would like to address the tenth
proposed amendment, whereupon, no one asked to be heard.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the proposal. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Hubard and Thomas .......................................... 2.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
The eleventh proposal would amend and reenact Section 21.1, relating to the Assistant
City Manager, so as to provide that this officer would be appointed by the City Manager subject
to confirmation by Council. This proposal was unanimously forwarded to Council with a recon~endatic
from the Committee for approval.
The Mayor asked if there were persons present who would like to address the eleventh
proposed amendment, whereupon, no one asked to be heard.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the proposal which would become effective with
enactment by the General Assembly at the usual time of sixty days following adjournment. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
The twelfth and final amendment would amend and reenact Section 56 to provide for an
annual salary for members of the School Board. This proposal, on unanimous vote, was forwarded
to Council with the recommendation of the Committee for approval.
The Mayor asked if there were persons present who would like to address the twelfth
proposed amendment, whereupon, no one asked to be heard.
Mr. Hubard moved that the amendment be referred to the City Attorney to proceed with
implementation, either as a City Code amendment or a City Charter amendment, in an amount not to
exceed $2,400, and that Council meet sometime prior to July 1, 1978, to determine the exact
figure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted, Mr. Taubman voting no.
The City Attorney advised that he will prepare a measure for the Council meeting of
Sanuary 3, 1978, encompassing the approved proposed Charter amendments.
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas advised that there is an item on the agenda which has a very
strict time limit and for that reason moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a
matter of real estate. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
At 3:15 p.m., the Mayor recessed the meeting.
At 4:33 p.m., the meeting reconvened with all members of Council present and the Mayor
presiding.
The Mayor advised that at a later point in the meeting the Council would take action
on the matter which was discussed in Executive Session.
CITY GOVERNMENT-OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Mr. George E. Franklin,
Executive Director of Opportunities Industrialization Center, having previously placed a matter
on the agenda relative to his desire for immediate planning for the revitalization of the people
in concert with the other physical rebuilding of the City, the Mayor advised that Mr. Franklin
had requested that the item be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council on Tuesday,
January 3, 1978.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in Mr. Franklin's request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. George I. Vogel, II, Attorney, representing
Fletcher B. and Enith K. Altice, requesting that a certain alleyway approximately ten feet in
width, being parallel to Garden City Boulevard and Melcher Street, S. E., extending from the
southerly side of Danforth Avenue to the northerly side of Carico Avenue, S. E., be vacated,
discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following Resolution appointing viewers in connection with the
request:
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(#23960) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any three of
whom may act, as viewers in connectionwith the application of Fletcher B. Alttce and Enith K.
lltice to discontinue and close a certain alleyway, approximately 10 feet in vidth, being parallel
to Garden City Boulevard, S. E., and Helcher Street, S. E., extending from the southerly side of
Danforth Avenue, S. E., to the northerly side of Carico Avenue, S. E.; and referring the proposal
to the City Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Hr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hr,
Garland and adopted by the follovtng vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ...........................................
(Hr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber)
Mr. Taubman moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Con~ission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously
adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Hr. Fhilip H. Lemon, Attorney, representing
Mr. C. D. West, Jr., requesting that a segment of an alley and an alley within Block 6, according
to the survey for Runnymeade Corporation, Incorporated, be vacated, discontinued and closed, was
before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following Resolution appointing viewers in connection with the
request:
(#23961) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any three of
whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of C. D. West, Jr., to permanently
vacate, discontinue and close a segment of an alley and an alley within Block 6, according to
the survey for Runnymeade Corporation, Inc., more specifically described below; and referring
the proposal to the City Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
Mr. Taubman moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously
adopted.
COMPLAINTS-REHABILITATION CENTERS: A communication from Mr. H. Selwyn Smith, Secretary
of Public Safety, transmitting copy of a news release by the Department of Corrections containing
a commitment to move out of the present Watimka House location when the lease terminates in
June, 1978, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the conmaunication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: A communication from Mr. M. A.
Turner, an annexed citizen, advising of his intention to reconnect his septic tank and his
refusal to pay the sewer fee charged to him by the Roanoke County Public Service Authority,
until present litigation is settled by the Courts, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Assistant City Attorney advised the Council that the City Code and the Code of
Virginia provide that if a residence is served by a sewer line, then a sewer connection must be
made.
Mr. Taubman moved that the City Attorney be instructed to transmit this information to
Mr. Turner. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: Petitions from certain unannexed
"sewer serfs" regarding current water and sewer negotiations, were before Council.
(For full text, see petitions on file in the City Clerk's Office,)
Mrs. Alfred J. Mitchell, 83 Orlando Avenue, N. W., appeared before Council and requested
that final action on the contract between the City, County and PSA be postponed until Council can
meet with representatives of the nnannexed "sewer serfs" in order that their position may be
explained.
Mr. Thomas moved that the petitions be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report
requesting that $500.00 be appropriated to Volleyball entry fees and that $5,555.00 be appropriated
to Basketball entry fees, advising that these funds have been deposited with the City Treasurer,
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $5,555.00 from
Contingency Reserve under Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Extra Help under Section #1375,
"Park~ and Recreation," and transferring $500.00 from Contingency Reserve under Section ~1880,
"Contingencies," to Sports Haterial ~nder Section #1375, "Parks and Recreation," of the 1977-78
budget:
(#23962) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriatio:
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
TRAFFIC-PARKING GARAGE: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report recommending
adoption of the proper measure authorizing expenditure of up to $16,000 for the construction of
an additional lane on Church Avenue from First Street to Second Street, S. W., to aid traffic
flow when the Municipal Parking Garage is completed.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
CITY EMPLOYEES: Council having previously requested a report from the Acting City
Manager as to whether or not the present policy of awarding service pins to city employees with
twenty, twenty-five, thirty, and thirty-five years of service should be continued, the Acting
City Manager submitted a written report recommending that the policy be continued and that funds
be appropriated for this year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $2,250.00 from
Contingency Reserve under Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Service Pins under Section #0101,
"Council," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23963) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriatiol
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
BUSES: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report advising that the Greater
Roanoke Transit Company Board of Directors heard a report from its General Manager on December
19, 1977, relative to the possibility of the Board approving Valley Metro accepting tokens for
fares in the Park & Shop/ Ride & Shop system being promoted by Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated,
and Mr. Wayne Poucher, Executive Director of Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated, also stressed the
need for GRTC's and Council's general concurrence prior to ordering the tokens and equipment
needed for the program. He noted that the GRTC Board asked for more information from th~ General
Manager and indicated that Council would also like information on the affect this token system
would have on the parking facility operation, prior to approving the concept.
The report noted that the administration is very pleased with the concept of the Park &
Shop/Ride & Shop program and agrees with Downtown Roanoke that this program can be readily
adopted to Valley Metro fares, taxi cab fares and all parking lots including the City's parking
facility. The Acting City Manager recommended that the City approve the park and shop program
in concept and leave the latitude of the exact terms of any agreement with Downtown Roanoke,
Incorporated, to APCOA, Incorporated (the Company who will be operating the Parking Garage).
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#23964) A RESOLUTION amending an approved schedule of fares relating only to the
base fare to be charged passengers using the urban mass transportation system operated in the
City by Greater Roanoke Transit Company.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, ~hom~s and Hayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7,
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
AIRPORT: The Acting City Hanager submitted a written report recommending that the
parking rates at Roanoke Municipal A/rport, Woodrum Field, be increased effective January
1978, as follows:
SHORT TEItM
Each 1/2 hour
Max/mum 24 hours
$0.35
$3.50
LONG TEI~I
0 - 1 hour
Each additional 2 hours
Max/mum 24 hours
$0.50
$0.25
$2.00
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#23965) AN ORDINANCE concurring in a requested amendment to that certain agreement
dated June 26, 1969, between the City and APCOA, Incorporated (assignee of ITT Consumer Services
Corporation) for the operation of the automobile parking lots at Roanoke Municipal Airport,
Woodrum Field, so as to permit increase in parking rates; establishing the rates to be charged
in such lots; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
~aylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
AIRPORT: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report recomm~ending authorization
to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Powers Fence Company, Incorporated, for
construction of security fencing at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, to increase the
height of the fencing.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#23966) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Change Order No. 1 to the City's
contract with Powers Fence Company, Inc., for the installation of security fencing and control
gates at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, under ADAP Project No. 6-51-0045-06, upon
certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
COMPLAINTS-MASSAGE PARLORS: The City Attorney submitted a written report advising of
the successful defense of a second challenge to the massage parlor Ordinance which makes it
unlawful for any person to administer a massage for hire or reward to a person of the opposite
SeX.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION-CITY EMPLOYEES-INSURANCE: The City Attorney submitted a written report
advising of pending legislation in the United States Congress which requires employers to treat
pregnancy like any other temporary disability in their employee insurance plans.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure
expressing the City's position that if such legislation is enacted, it will have a significant
financial impact on the City of Roanoke. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AUDIT COMMITTEE-AUDITS-PENSIONS:
December 19, 1977 meeting.
The Audit Committee submitted minutes from its
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mrs. Bowles moved that the minutes be received and filed. The ~otion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
Hr. Hubard offered the follo~ing emergency Ordinance authorizing employment of Faine,
Harrell & Larmer, to perform an audit of the City's Employees' Retirement Syste~ for the fiscal
years ending June 30, 1978 and 1979, upon certain terms and conditions:
(#23967) AN ORDINANCE authorizing employment of Faine, Harrell & Larmer, to perfot~
an audit of the City's employees' retirement system for the fiscal years ending June 30, 1978,
and 1979, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O,
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIHS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING-REHABILITATION CENTERS: Ordinance No. 23943 amending and reordaining Section
8, C-i, Office and Institutional District, of Chapter 4.1, Zoning, of Title XV, of the Code of
the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, to provide in the City's Zoning Ordinance that certain
uses and structures in said district be deleted as permitted uses and structures and that they
be permitted as special exceptions, provided certain conditions are met, having previously been
before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over,
was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#23943) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 8. C-1 office and institutional
district, of Chapter 4.1. Zoning, of Title XV. Construction, Alteration and Use of Land, Buildings
and Other Structures, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to provide in the
City's Zoning Ordinance that certain uses and structures in said district be deleted as permitted
uses and structures and that they be permitted as special exceptions, provided certain conditions
are met.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor - 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-EASEMENTS-FIRE DEPARTMENT: Ordinance No. 23947 authorizing
and directing the proper City officials to execute and deliver a deed of easement to the Appalachian
Power Company to allow for installation of underground electrical service to the new fire station
No. 13 under construction at the corner of Peters Creek Road and Appleton Avenue, N. W., having
previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading
and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(#23947) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to execute
and deliver a deed of easement to the Appalachian Power Company.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
MARKET: Ordinance No. 23949 authorizing the Acting City Manager to execute leases for
terms of two years, each, with the present tenants and users of certain stalls in the City
Market (F. P. Murray, Incorporated, and Russell O. Hannabass t/a Masson & Hannabass), upon
certain terms and conditions, having previously been before the Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading, and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23949) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute leases for terms of two
years, each, with the present tenants and users of certain stalls in the City Market, upon
certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
LICENSES-TAXES: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure providing for a license tax to be imposed upon slot machine operators, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Nubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23968) AN ORDIEtNCE amending and reordaining subsection (a), Sec. 104. Slot Machines;
Slot Machine Operators, of Article II, Chapter 8, Title VI. Taxation, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956), as amended, to provide for license taxes to be imposed on slot machine operators;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure giving the Council's approval and support to the Roanoke Neighborhood
Alliance's establishment of a community anti-crime program and to the request by the Roanoke
Neighborhood Alliance for federal grant monies for the funding of said program, he presented
same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#23969) A RESOLUTION giving the Council's approval and support to the Roanoke Neighborho
Alliance's establishment of a community anti-crime program and to the request by the Roanoke
Neighborhood Alliance for federal grant monies for the funding of said program.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing the issuance of Change Order No. 2 to the City's contract
dated June 30, 1977, with Blane and White Construction Company authorized by Ordinance No.
23690, for construction of the Norwich Com~minity Center, by providing for certain additional
work to be performed, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#23970) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Change Order No. 2 to the City's
contract dated June 30, 1977, with Blane and White Construction Company authorized by Ordinance
No. 23690, for construction of the Norwich Community Center, by providing for certain additional
work to be performed; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................... ' ................ 0.
REGIONAL JAIL: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure approving the issuance by the Acting City Manager of Change Order No. 5, to the
City's contract with Tandy Construction Company, dated July 6, 1977, for construction of a new
jail facility, authorized by Ordinance No. 23702, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered
the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23971) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 5, to
the City's contract with Tandy Construction Company, dated July 6, 1977, for construction of a
new jail facility, authorized by Ordinance No. 23702; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
CITY MANAGER: Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution establishing January 29,
1978 as the date upon which the new City Manager will take office:
(#23972) A RESOLUTION establishing a date upon which the new City Manager of the City
of Roanoke will take office.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
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Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
BUDGET: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday, December 19, 1977,
having requested that certain appropriations and/or transfers be made, Mr. Taubman offered the
following emergency Ordinance amending Section #1537, "Social Services", Section #1540, "Title
XX Services", Section #1671, "Motorized Vehicle Maintenance", Section #1605, "Utility Line Faciliti~
Section #1658, "Street Maintenance", Section #0705, "Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court", Section
#0710, "Commonwealth's Attorney", and Section #1880, "Contingencies" within the 1977-78 General
Fund; and Section #7430, "J & D Training Grant", Section #7436, "Commonwealth's Attorney Investigat~
and Section #7475, "Non-Support Research", within the 1977-78 Grant Programs Fund:
(#23973) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78
Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: The Mayor requested am Executive Session to discuss a matter of real estate.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the Mayor's request.
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................... ~ ............................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a real
estate matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
INDUSTRIES: The Mayor advised that there is a vacancy on the Industrial Development
Authority created by the resignation of Mr. Robert H. Turner, Jr., for a term ending October 20,
1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy,
Mr. Taubman placed in nomination the name of Mr. Frederic H. Phillips.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Phillips was elected as a Director of the
Industrial Development Authority to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert H. Turner, Jr., ending
October 20, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. PHILLIPS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
ZONING: The Mayor advised that the three year term of Mr. L. Elwood Norris as a member
of the Board of Zoning Appeals will expire on December 31, 1977, and called for nominations to
fill the vacancy.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Mr. L. Elwood Norris.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Norris was reelected as a member of the Board
of Zoning Appeals for a term of three years ending December 31, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. NORRIS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Taubman, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
AIR POLLUTION: The Mayor advised that the four year terms of Messrs. Ruskin P. Arnold
and John S. Lang, Jr., as members of the Advisory and Appeal Board, Air Pollution Control, will
expire on December 31, 1977, that Mr. Lang has declined to serve another term and called for
nam/nations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of Mr. Ruskin P. Arnold.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Arnold was reelected as a member of the Advisory
and Appeal Board, Air Pollution Control, for a term of four years ending December 31, 1981, by
the following vote:
FOR MR. ARNOLD: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
The Mayor requested that Mrs. Bowles be responsible for finding a replacement for Mr.
Lang.
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HEALTH DEPARTHENT (HENTAL HEALTH): The Hayor called to the attention of Council that
the three year terms of Messrs. James A. Ford and Francis I. Persinger as members of Mental
Health Services of the Roanoke Valley will expire on December 31, 1977, and called for nominations
to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Messrs. James A. Ford and Francis I.
Persinger.
There being no further nominations, Hessrs. Ford and Perstnger were reelected as members
of Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley for terms of three years each ending December 31,
1980, by the follc~ing vote:
FORM ESSRS. FORD AND PERSINGER: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................ 7.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
Mr. Thomas moved that the meeting be recessed in order that Council could meet in
Executive Session to discuss two real estate matters. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and
unanimously adopted.
At 5:10 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 6:05 p.m., the meeting reconvened with all members of Council present and the Mayor
presiding.
SEWERS ~ STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: Mr, Thomas moved that the following
Ordinance approving a certain contract prepared to be entered into between the City of Roanoke
and the County of Roanoke and Roanoke County Public Service Authority; and conditionally authorizing
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute such contract for and on behalf of the City of Roanoke,
providing for the conveyance by the County to the City of certain water and sewer lines and wells
and well lots lying in the City, conveyance by the City to the County of certain water and sewer
lines located within the County, exchange of certain water and sewer customers, retention of
certain joint-use rights by each party in certain sewer lines lying in the territory of the other
party, payment of consideration of $946,833.00, together with certain interest, in seven equal
installments of $135,261.86, sale of bulk water to the County by the City at a rate to be determine/
by a certain formula, setting out a certain area of the County in which the County agrees not to
develop new water sources, and establishing a term of thirty years with automatic renewal for
successive terms of five years unless notice of termination be given, be placed upon its first
reading:
(#23974) AN ORDINANCE approving a certain contract prepared to be entered into between
the City of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke and Roanoke County Public Service Authority; and
conditionally authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute such contract for and on behalf
of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COI~CIL~ R~GULAR ~E~TING,
Tuesday, January 3, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Cb-mber in the
Hun/c/pal Building, City of Roanoke, on Tuesday, January 3, 1978, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bo~les, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William 8. Hubard, Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Tho~ls and Hayor Noel C. Taylor ........ 7.
ABSENT: None ................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Acting City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling,
Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger,
Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Walter M. Lockett,
Jr., Director of Homebound Ministries, Greene Memorial United Methodist Church.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor advised that for the first time in history Inaugural events
will be held outside of the capitol city of Richmond and the first of these events will be held
in Roanoke on Saturday, January 7, 1978, and in observance of this event, he proclaimed Saturday,
January 7, 1978, as JOH~ N. DALTON DAY in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for a new eme~
generator for the Sewage Treatment Plant, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until
1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, January 3, 1978, and to be opened before the Council at 2 p.m., on that
date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no represen-
tative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the
opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
J. M. Murphy Company, Incorporated
Milton Electric Service
Davis H. Elliot Company, Incorporated
New River Electrical Corporation
Ocean Electric Corporation
Varney Electric Company, Incorporated
Cross Electric Company, Incorporated
$ 49,700.00
51,976.00
56,312.00
58,150.00
58,200.00
58,400.00
61,470.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Kit B. Kiser, Thomas F. Brady,
and Harold S. Zimmerman as members of the co~ittee.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for interior painting
at the Carvins Cove Filter Plant, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30
p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 1978, and to be opened before Council at 2 p.m., on that date, the
Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no representative
present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of
the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
L. R. Brown, Sr. -
Electrical and Industrial Main-
tenance Corporation -
$14,413.00
17,882.22
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Kit B. Kiser, Harold G. Hardy
and Thomas F. Brady as members of the committee.
CITY PROPERTY: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for alterations to the
Division of Motor Vehicles building located on Eighth Street, S. W., said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 3, 1978, and to be opened before the Council
at 2 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for
bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to
proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following
bids:
Watts and Breakell, Incorporated -
Logan-McPeak, Incorporated -
Hodges Lumber Corporation -
Blanc & White -
W. W. Emerson, Incorporated -
William E. Reynolds Construction Company -
$ 18,700.00
18,800.00
19,792.00
20,596.00
21,000.00
21,934.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, William A. Hewitt, William G.
Kuthy and J. D. Sink as members of the committee.
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OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Hr. George E. Franklin, Executive Director,
Opportunities Industrialization Center, appeared before Council and read a prepared statement
requesting that Council consider consulting with the incomin$ City Manager for the purpose of
development of a plan that would address the following:
(i)
A full employment program for ages 16 and up which would
include a design for reducinE the dependence on Social
Security for our Seniors.
(2)
A guaranteed health care plan that would increase the
effectiveness of our health care dollars and utilize
all our medical facilities.
(3)
An educational system that would address the educational
needs of every child and adult which would include
greater utilization of the non-traditional agencies and
would incorporate the business and industrial sectors'
input in curriculum design and implementation.
(4)
A law enforcement system that would see Blacks and Women
employed in every department including the youth and
traffic to the extent that they represent the proportion
of their utilization.
(5)
A Neighborhood Improvement Program that places the res-
ponsibility upon the residents of the individual neigh-
borhood with assistance for planning and implementation
available to them from co~nunity based organizations, the
government and the banking industry.
(6) Other areas Council and other citizens may desire and
can support.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the remarks of Mr. Franklin be referred to the Community Relations
Committee at its meeting on January 11, 1978, at 7:00 p.m., for input. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ELECTIONS-SHERIFF: A Resolution of the Roanoke City Republican Committee urging Council
to petition the State Board of Elections to hold the Special Election for the Office of Sheriff
at the time of the May, 1978 General Election for Council, was before the body.
(For full text, see Resolution on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a communication from Judge Ernest W. Ballou transmitting an Order
of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke directing a Special Election for May 2, 1978, for the
Office of Sheriff, was also before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the Order and Resolution be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
ELECTIONS: A communication from Mr. Andrew H. Thompson, Secretary, Electoral Board,
advising that said Board unanimously endorses the creation of an absentee voter district for the
year February 1, 1978, to February 1, 1979, and that the polling place be located in Room 102 of
the Courthouse, was before Council.
(For full text, see connnunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the communication be referred to the City Attorney for preparation
of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-ANNEXATION-WATER DEPARTMENT: Copy of a conmmntcation from Dr.
J. Carl Poindexter to the Honorable James C. Turk, Chief Judge, United States District Court for
the Western District of Virginia, regarding negotiations for water and sewer lines in the annexed
area, advising that the negotiations, all conducted in secret, have culminated in a formal contrac-
tual agreement between Roanoke City, Roanoke County and the Public Service Authority, effective
January 1, 1978, the terms of which were just disclosed to the interested public on December 27,
1977, embodies certain provisions which create new grievances of the annexed sewer serfs and
other complainants, was before the body.
(For full text, see co~mnunication on file in the City Clark's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having referred to the City Manager for investigation and
report a petition signed by property owners and residents of the 1700 and 1800 blocks of Greenwood
Road, S. W., regarding the low water pressure in that area, the Acting City Manager submitted a
written report advising that an analysis conducted by the Water Department verifies that there is
adequate pressure and water flow available at the meter but there is very little flow in the
homes, that in instances such as this, the administration recommends that the residents replace
their galvanized service lines with 3/4 inch copper and extend the copper piping into the interior
of the home sufficiently so as to give an adequate flow.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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After considerable discussion of the ~atter, Mr. Thomas moved that the report be referred
beck to the Acting City Nanager for the purpose of corresponding with the residents to advise
them of the City's position in the matter and to apprise them of what they can do to alleviate
the situation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
ZONING-SPECIAL PERHITS: The Acting City Hanager submitted a written report in connection
with a request of H~. Guy N. Walters to rebuild, repair and resell vacuum cleaner motors at his
residence at 123 Courtney Avenue, N. E., advising that on previous requests of this nature, the
administration has not recommended the granting of such uses because repair shops are not compatible
with the residential uses and would tend to change the residential character of the neighborhood
in which they are located. He noted that Council has, in the past, adopted Ordinances granting
revocable non-transferrable permission to various individuals to pursue certain home occupations
of this type and the adoption of a similar Ordinance in this instance would be appropriate should
Council so desire, that should Council decide to adopt such a measure, it is recommended that the
permission be limited to the rebuilding and repairing aspect of the request and that the resale
aspect be prohibited in order that this permission might generally be in conformance with previous
actions of the City Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland noted that no petition from residents on Courtney Avenue supporting Mr.
Walters' request had been received; whereupon, on motion of Mr. Garland, seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and unanimously adopted, action on the report was deferred until the Acting City Manager has
conferred with Mr. Walters on the matter.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report requesting a
formal Resolution authorizing the City Manager's Office to apply for an approximate seventeen
acres of surplus Federal property adjacent to the Veterans Administration Hospital for recreational
purposes.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#23975) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Acting City Manager to apply, on behalf of the
City of Roanoke, to the Secretary of the Interior to obtain for the City of Roanoke approximately
17 acres of surplus land owned by the Federal government in Roanoke City, which parcel is a
portion of the Veteran's Administration reservation in Salem, Virginia; and, in so applying, to
make certain assurances and commitments on the part of said City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor - 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
AIRPORT: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report requesting concurrence in
extending the provisions of a certain section of the City Code, regarding rental of airport
property for interim agriculture use, to any parcel of land owned by the city for renting on an
interim or temporary basis for agricultural grain, grass or similar use.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report and that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(#23976) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 5, The City Manager, of Title II,
Administration, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding a new section to
be numbered 4 authorizing the city manager to enter into certain leases on behalf of the City.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
STATE HIGHWAYS-PLANNING: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to execute a proposed agreement to effect certain cash flow through the Fifth
Planning District Commission for the ¥~jor Arterial Highway Plan - Data Maintenance Report.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#23977) A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of
Roanoke and the Fifth Planning District Commission for a Data Maintenance Report for the Roanoke
Valley Area Transportation Plan.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
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COUNCIL: The Actin8 City Manager submitted written reports requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a matter of personnel and two matters of reel estate.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request of the Acting City Hanager. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
liayor Taylor ........................................................................
NAYS: None ........................................................... O.
REPORTS OF COI~IITI~EES:
AIRPORT: A report of the Airport Advisory Commission advising of the resignation of
Hr. Stephen C. Shelton as the Botetourt County representative on said Commission, was before
Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed and that the resignation be
accepted with regret. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk presented a list of items pending from July 19, 1976
through December 27, 1977.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: Ordinance No. 23974 approving a
certain water and sewer contract prepared co be entered into between the City of Roanoke and the
County of Roanoke and Roanoke County Public Service Authority, having previously been before the
Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body.
Mr. Thomas moved that action on the second reading of the Ordinance be deferred until
after Council has met in Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
adopted.
LEGISLATION-CHARTER: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure requesting the 1978 Session of the General Assembly of Virginia to enact
certain amendments to the Roanoke Charter of 1952, as amended, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs.
Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#23978) A RESOLUTION requesting the 1978 Session of the General Assembly of Virginia
to enact certain amendments to the Roanoke Charter of 1952, as amended.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
AUTHORITIES, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: The Mayor called to the attention of
Council vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and committees; whereupon, Mr.
Thomas moved that action on the vacancies be deferred until the regular meeting of Council on
Monday, January 23, 1978. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
The Mayor recessed the meeting at 3:00 p.m.
At 3:50 p.m., the meeting reconvened with all members of Council present and the Mayor
presiding.
SEWERS ~ND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: The City Attorney advised that
Council has under consideration for second reading Ordinance No. 23974 which authorizes the City
to enter into a contract with Roanoke County and the Roanoke County Public Service Authority
concerning exchange of various sewer and water lines and the purchase of bulk water, that subsequen
to a meeting held with the County's Technical Committee, it would appear that there are several
changes of a housekeeping nature which should be made in the contract, viz: on page 9, in the
8th line of Section 2.13, the word "City" should be "County"; in Exhibit "A", an amendment is
necessary to the legal description of the Windsor Lake well lot; in Exhibit "C", a reference
to the documents establishing manhole numbers is necessary, and it is also necessary that a note
be added at the bottom of page 2 explaining that there is also a map Exhibit "C".
Hr. Thomas moved that Council approve the changes to the contract as noted by the City
Attorney. The motion vas seconded by Hr. Taubman and unanimously adopted,
Ordinance No. 239?4 havin~ previously been before the Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading, and laid over, vas again before the body, Mr. Thomas
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23974) Alq ORDINANCE approving a certain contract prepared to be entered into between
the City of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke and Roanoke County Public Service Authority; and
conditionally authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute such contract for and on behalf
of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
-1.63,
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, January 9~ 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in
the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, Virginia, on Monday, January 9, 1978, at 7:30 p.m.,
with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presidin~.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Nubard, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .............................. 6.
ABSENT: Council member Nicholas ¥. Taubman .................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Acting City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dlbling,
Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger,
Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend E. T. Burton,
Pastor, Sweet Union Baptist Church.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Tuesday, December 27,
1977, and the regular meeting held on Tuesday, January 3, 1978, having been furnished each
member of Council, on motion of Mr. Hubard, seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted, the reading
thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
CITY GOVERNMENT: Mrs. William B. Poff, Chairman, Roanoke Sister Cities, appeared
before Council and advised that she, along with her husband, who is a Virginia representative
for Sister Cities International, visited Kisuma, Kenya, on December 4 - 7, 1977, that at a
banquet on the evening of their arrival, they accepted on behalf of the City of Roanoke, two
gifts from the people of Kis,,mm, viz: a carved wooden stool of the type traditionally used by
a family head or village elder when called upon to decide disputes or issue opinions and a nyatiti,
or Kenya harp.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Mayor accepted the gifts on behalf of the Council and the citizens of the City of
Roanoke and advised that they would be displayed in an appropriate location.
Mr. Thomas moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure
expressing appreciation to the citizens of Kisuma, Kenya, for the two gifts and that the measure
also express appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Poff for their representation on behalf of the City
of Roanoke and to Mr. William B. Robertson, Peace Corps Director for Kenya, for courtesies
extended by him. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMFANT: Dr. John M. Garvin, Medical Director, Western Virginia Emergency
Medical Services Council, appeared before Council and read a prepared statement in regard to
Emergency Medical Technioan courses for all city policemen. He noted that this 81 hour course
stresses more than basic first aid capabilities in the areas of injuries, accidents, poison-
lugs, drowning, childbirth, etc. and would include CPR, Heimlich Maneuver and child abuse. He
said if City Council approves the program, Western Virginia Emergency Medical Services Council
will contract with Virginia Western Community College and physicians locally, that Roanoke City
will buy textbooks and the Emergency Medical Services Council will teach and supply training
aids free of charge.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study, report and
recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: A communication from Mrs. Jennifer
J. Sibley, Deputy Clerk, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, transmitting copy of Resolution
No. 1961 adopted by the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors on December 27, 1977, authorizing
execution of a contract with the city for sale, conveyance and exchange of certain water and
sewer lines and for purchase of bulk water, upon certain terms and conditions, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication and Resolution on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication and Resolution be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that the Head Box Office Cashier be authorized to sign checks withdrawing funds from the Civic
Center Revolving Account.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance amending the City Code as above
recommended:
(t23979) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 4.1, Special revolving bank
checkin~ account; deposits to and withdrawals therefrom, of Chapter 9, Civic Center Department,
of Title VIII, Public Buildings and Property, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), aa
amended, so as to add the head box office cashier to those persons designated to sign checks
drawn on the special revolving bank checking account, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wes seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
AIRPORT: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report requesting authority to
execute a grant agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia, State Corporation Commission,
Division of Aeronautics, for an amount not to exceed $36,000.00, in connection with six capital
improvement items at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following Resolution:
(#23980) A RESOLUTION accepting a grant offer from the State Corporation Commission
of the Commonwealth of Virginia to assist in financing ADAP Project No. 6-51-0045-06, for certain
improvement of facilities at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field; and authorizing execution
of acceptance of a grant offer of a maximum of $36,000.00 of such funds.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
PLANNING-GRANTS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report advising of
administrative public hearings to be held for citizen input for recommendations for the expenditure
of Community Development Block Grant funds during the fiscal year 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Acting City Manager recommended that Council hold its public hearing on Monday,
February 13, 1978.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Acting City Manager
that Council hold its public hearing on Monday, February 13, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council
Chamber and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the notice of public hearing and any
other necessary legal documents. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
CLAIMS-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Attorney submitted a written report citing
recurring claims of property owners for sewer backflow where no backflow preventive valves have
been installed and recommending adoption of an Ordinance to address this matter.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the recommended emergency Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland.
Mr. Thomas said he is in agreement with the overall intent of the Ordinance, however,
there are certain areas of the city which pay their fair share and do not have the same problems
as others, that it is true these areas should bear their degree of the additional responsibility,
but it is incumbent upon the city in those instances to help alleviate the situation by providing
the instrumentality, in this case the backflow valve, by installing it and setting the price.
He said he wondered if the city's responsibility does not go beyond the Ordinance, that he
could appreciate the intent of the Ordinance because the matter has caused the city problems but
the situation could get out of hand unless the city sets the standards, provides guidance to the
citizens and indicates how to go about rectifying the situation.
In further explanation of his position, Mr. Thomas said if the Ordinance stated what
the standards are, if the city will make the installation or whether this will be the responsibility
of the individual citizen and that the citizen is familiar with the requirements, he would have
no difficulty with the Ordinance and for that reason he offered a substitute motion that the
matter be referred to the Acting City Manager with the request that he elaborate on the requirements
which will be imposed upon city residents if the proposed Ordinance is adopted. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
TAXES: The Director of Finance submitted a written report relative to draft legislation
to be presented to the General Assembly pertaining to the business, professional and occupational
license tax, requesting that Council urge our representatives in the General Assembly to fight
against this proposed legislation until such time as the State can provide to the localities the
difference in what we currently receive in relation to the State's ceilings.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and that it be referred to the City
Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion vas seconded by Hr. Garland and
adopted.
STREETS AIiD ALLEYS: The City Planning Cou~lssion submitted a written report recommendinE
that the request of lis. Eleanor HcDo~ell Webb that a certain portion of Campbell Avenue, S. E.,
located east of 18th Street, and extending to the westerly side of an alley fifteen feet in width
which extends alon~ the westerly boundary of Fallon Park, be vacated, discontinued and closed, be
granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council hold a public hearin~ on the request at 7:30 p.m.,
Honday, February 13, 1978, in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Planning Colission submitted a written report recommending
that the request of Fletcher B. and Enith K. Altice, that a certain alleyway approximately ten
feet in width, being parallel to Garden City Boulevard and Melcher Street, S. E., extending from
the southerly side of Danforth Avenue to the northerly side of Carico Avenue, S. E., be vacated,
discontinued and closed, be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request at 7:30 p.m.,
Monday, February 13, 1978, in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and
adopted.
PLANNING: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report transmitting a
revised copy of the City's Population Report.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AIRPORT: Council having previously referred to the Airport Advisory Commission for
study, report and recommendation the question of whether or not there should be written leases
for the four rental car agencies at the Airport, the Commission submitted a written report reco~en~
lng that no further action be taken on the question. The Co~mission also transmitted copy of a
communication from Mr. Richard F. Pence, Attorney, representing three of the four rental car
agencies at the Airport also recommending that Council take no further action on the matter.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Ray Dobbins, President, Ray-Dobbins Lincoln Mercury, Incorporated, appeared before
Council, and said that it would be his opinion that the rental car agencies need some type of
protection in the way of a written lease. He said he has repeatedly requested rental space at
the airport and as of this date he has received no justification as to why his requests have been
denied. He said the Airport Advisory Co~nission previously stated that there was inadequate
space to accommodate his request, that at the present time there is sufficient space and as a
taxpaying citizen, he should be allowed the use of that space to establish a car rental agency.
In view of the fact that the question of another rental car agency was not before the
Council at that time, Hr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
AIRPORT: The Airport Advisory Commission submitted a written report requesting that
Council send a strongly worded Resolution to the FAA recommending and requesting that the full
ILS light lane for the R/W 33 approach at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, be reactivated
to the full ALSF-1 configuration.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#23981) A RESOLUTION strongly urging the Federal Aviation Administration to abandon
its recently initiated SSALR instrument landing system light lane pattern for Runway 33 at Roanoke
Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, and to reinstate and maintain the ALSF-1 lighting configuration
for said runway previously installed and capable of operation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
AIRPORT-ADVERTISING: The Airport Advisory Commission submitted a written report in
connection with revised Airport advertising rates, advising that the Commission concurs with the
recommendation of the Administration to lower the monthly rental rate on the poster graphics,
dioramas, and display cases so as to encourage additional local and national businesses to fully
utilize Airport advertising, transmitting a list of recommended changes in monthly rates, and furth~
advising that no changes are recommended in the premium charge for short term rental or the
fifteen per cent gross sale commission base to any advertising agency.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the follo~ing Resolution:
(t23982) A RESOLUTION amending the rates relative to the sale of advertising space at
Roanoke Hunicipal Airport, Woodrum Field, heretofore established by Resolution No. 22799, adopted
on Hatch 22, 1976.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Hr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
AIRPORT: The Airport Advisory Commission submitted a written report requesting dedicatiom
by Resolution, of May 13 and 14, 1978, as Airport Appreciation Days.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#23983) A RESOLUTION expressing the Council's support for Airport Appreciation Days.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None 0
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
CITY MANAGER-CITY PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 23976 amending and reordaining the City Code
authorizing the City Manager to enter into certain leases on behalf of the City, relative to
rental of airport property for interim agriculture use, and to any parcel of land owned by the
city for renting on an interim or temporary basis for agricultural grain, grass or similar use,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#23976) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 5, The City Manager, of Title
II, Administration, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding a new section
to be numbered 4 authorizing the city manager to enter into certain leases on behalf of the City.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
INDUSTRIES: Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution appointing Mr. Frederic H.
Phillips as a Director of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, to fill
the unexpired term of Mr. Robert H. Turner, Jr., resigned, for a term ending October 20, 1980:
(#23984) A RESOLUTION appointing a director of the Industrial Development Authority of
the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to fill an unexpired term on its board of directors.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........... 6
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
LEGISLATION-CITY EMPLOYEES-INSURANCE: Council having previously instructed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure opposing the enactment into law of S. 995 and H.R. 6075
which would require employers to treat pregnancy like any other temporary disability in their
employee insurance plans, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution
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(#23985) A RESOLUTION opposin$ the enactmnt into law of a certain bill pendins in the
United States Consress and calli~ upon the City's congressman to oppose this bill.
(lor full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Hrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bow/es, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
SCHOOLS: Council having previously discussed the matter of providing a salary for
members of the Roanoke City School Board, Mr. Hubard offered a Resolution requesting the 1978
Session of the General Assembly to amend Section 22-67.2, of the Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended, so as to provide for an annual salary in an amount not to exceed $1,800.00 for members
of the Roanoke City School Board.
Mr. Garland moved that the Resolution be amended to provide for an annual salary of
not more than $1,200.00. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles.
After a discussion of the matter, and in view of the fact that Mr. Taubman was absent,
Mr. Garland offered a substitute motion that action on the measure be deferred until the regular
meeting of Council on Monday, January 23, 1978. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted,
Mr. Grove voting no.
ELECTIONS: Council haviog previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure reestablishing a central absentee voter election district in the Courthouse Building
in the City of Roanoke, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#23986) AN ORDINANCE reestablishing a central absentee voter election district in the
Courthouse Building in the City of Roanoke, as provided in Section 68, Chapter 2.2. Precincts and
voting places, of Title IV. Elections of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, and
providing for certain notification to be given; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Bubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: The Mayor requested that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a
personnel matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the Mayor's request. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor
NAYS:
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
COUNCIL: The Mayor requested that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss matters
of personnel and potential litigation.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the Mayor's request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
COUNCIL: Mr. Taubman had previously placed an item on the agenda requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a real estate matter; whereupon, in view of Mr. Taubman's absence, Mr. Hubard
advised that he would present the matter to Council.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
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I~DUSTRIBS: The City Clerk reported that Mr, Frederic N. Phillips has qualified as a
Director of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to fill the
unexpired terror Mr. Robert H. Turner, Jr., resigned, ending October 20, 1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The ~otion vas seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted.
ZONIHG: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Sydnor W. Brizendine, Jr., has qualified as a
me~ber of the Board of Zoning Appeals for a ter~ of three years ending December 31, 1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTHE1/T: The City Clerk reported that Mr. James A. Ford has qualified as a
m~mber of the Mental Health Services Board for a term of three years ending December 31, 1980.
Hr. Thomas moved Chat the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
COUNCIL: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report requesting that Council
meet in Executive Session on Wednesday, January 11, 1978, at 8:30 a.m., to discuss a matter of
real estate.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR HEETING,
Monday, January 23, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, January 23, 1978, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Hayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove, William S. Hubard, Nicholas
Taubman (arrived late), Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............................. 6.
ABSENT: Vice-Mayor Elizabeth T. Bowles ............................................. I.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Acting City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling,
Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger,
Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Robert L. Bradley,
Pastor, Westhampton Christian Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, January 9, 1978,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Hubard seconded by Mr. Grove and
adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The Mayor presented a tribute to Miss Brenda Levesy, an
employee of a Roanoke City restaurant, formerly known as the S & W Cafeteria, who in the course
of her routine work activities found and returned to its rightful owner the sum of $8,000. He
said that Miss Levesy deserves the admiration of her fellow citizens because she stands as a
shining example of the Roanoke way of life.
(For full text, see tribute on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a proclamation declaring Saturday, February 4,
1978, as Pioneer Day in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see Proc]-m~tion on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
LEGISlATION-REFUSE COLLECTION-ROANOKE VALLEY COUNCIL OF COI~4UNITY SERVICES:
A communication from Senator A. Joe Canada, Jr., requesting an expression of support for Senate
Bill 35 which will require deposit on all soft drink and beer containers and will encourage
people to return containers rather than throw them on the highways, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Prior to taking formal action on the request, Mr. Thomas moved that the co~unication
and a form of Resolution which would support the enactment into law of this bill and would also
call upon the city's legislators to support such legislation, be referred to the City's representa-
tives to the General Assembly for input. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
ELECTIONS: Council having referred to the Electoral Board for study, report and recommen-
dation a communication from Mr. J. E. Dudley, Sr., Vice President, Southeast Civic League, request-
ing that the Riverdale voting precinct be moved from the Buena Vista Recreation Center to the
Stonewall Jackson Junior High School, the Electoral Board submitted a written report submitting
its recommendations.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in recommendation No. 1 to continue to have residents
of the Jefferson-Riverdale precinct vote at Buena Vista Recreation Center; close the Recreation
Center on the days of voting as far as the front rooms are concerned and conduct the voting in
the banquet room. The motion was seconded by Mr. Rubard and adopted.
SUBDIVISIONS: A communication from Mrs. Jennifer J. Sibley, Deputy Clerk, Roanoke
County Board of Supervisors, transmitting copy of Resolution No. 1971 adopted by the Board of
Supervisors on January 10, 1978, concurring in a request from Roanoke City Council for a reduction
in extraterritoriality of the City Subdivision Ordinance; and also transmitting copy of Resolution
No. 1972 adopted by the Board on January 10, 1978, requesting that Roanoke City Council permit
Roanoke County to review and comment upon the City's Subdivision Ordinance for the purpose of
resolving differences in the standards of the City and County Subdivision Ordinances as they
overlap in areas of Roanoke County, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication and Resolutions on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Resolution No. 1971 be referred to the City Attorney for prepara-
tion of the proper measure incorporating the new boundaries. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted.
Mr. Garland further moved that Resolution No. 1972 be referred to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: Copy of a cowaunication from Mr.
Curtis W. Fitzgerald to the Roanoke County Public Service Authority relative to his refusal to
pay to the County/Authority his water bill, was before Council.
(For full text, see com"-,nication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Rubard and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report
recommending execution of a contract with Alvord, Burdick and Howson for designing needed modifica-
tions to six aeration basins at the Sewage Treatment Plant not affected by recent construction
projects, in an amount not to exceed $67,000.00, and that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $67,000.00 from Fixed
Equipment under Section #2401, "Capital Outlay From Revenue," to Other Equipment under Section
#2003, "Maintenance," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23987) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Sewage
Treatment' Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................. 5.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Taubman had not arrived at the meeting)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the Acting City Manager
to engage certain engineering services:
(#23988) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Acting City Manager to engage certain engineering
services for the design and supervision of construction, in two or more phases, of certain additional
facilities at the City's sewage treatment plant, upon certain terms and provisions; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .................. 5
NAYS: None 0
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Taubman had not arrived at the meeting)
BUDGET-CITY ENGINEER: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report recommending
a transfer of $54,000.00 from the Contingency Fund in order to purchase an additional 1,000 tons
of salt and for funds for wages, motor fuels and lubricants in connection with snow and ice
removal.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
At this point, Mr. Taubman entered the meeting.
After a discussion as to snow removal activities during the past two weeks and the
possibility of a centralized telephone number by which citizens could report trouble areas,
wherein the Acting City Manager noted that such a telephone number is presently in existence, Mr.
Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $25,000.00 from Contingency Reserve
under Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Personal Services under Section #1675, "Snow Removal";
and transferring $29,000.00 from Contingency Reserve under Section #1880, "Contingencies," to
Materials and Supplies under Section #1675, "Snow Removal," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23989) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mi. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .................. 5.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Taubman abstained from voting because he was not present
during the entire discussion of the report)
BUDGET-GRANTS-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report
recommending authorization to execute forms accepting a grant for continuation of the Police
Academy, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Hubard offered the follovin8 emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain
sections of the 1977-78 General Fund and Grant Programs Fund of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23990) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund and Grant Programs Fund of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Eubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance, execution and
filing of the grant:
(#23991) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No. 77-A3808
made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime Prevention and authorizing
the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with DJCP
for an action grant of Federal funds for the purpose of providing continuation of the police
academy.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-CITY ENGINEER-PLANNING-GRANTS: The Acting City Manager
submitted a written report in connection with the Hershberger Road Storm Drain, EDA Project No.
01-51-26601, so as to provide for the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 1 to the City's
contract with Lanford Brothers Company, Incorporated, dated November 1, 1977, so as to provide for
certain changes in the work to be performed.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain
sections of the 1977-78 General Fund and Grant Programs Fund of the 1977-78 budget:
(#23992) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund and Grant Programs Fund of the 1977-78 General Fund and Grant Programs Fund Appropriation
Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance approving the City Manager's issuance
of Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Lanford Brothers Company, Incorporated:
(#23993)
the City's contract
construction of the
for an emergency.
AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 1 to
with Lanford Brothers Company, Incorporated, dated November 1, 1977, for
Hershberger Road storm drain, authorized by Ordinance No. 23886; and providing
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
EAS~ENTS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report recommending acceptance
of the conveyance by Roanoke Iron & Bridge Works, Incorporated, of two easements across property
located between Walnut Avenue and 3rd Street, S. E., and the Southwest Expressway, and releasing
all easements previously reserved by the city in the two alleyways.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
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(#23994) AN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of a Deed of Easement granting the City
certain perpetual easements for sanitary sewer and storm drainage purposes, releasing the City's
interest in certain other easements heretofore granted to the City, upon certain terms and condil
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
SWIMMING POOLS: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report in connection with
the first season's operation of the Washington Park and Fallon Park swimming pools.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted.
C & P TELEPHONE COMPANY-EMERGENCY SERVICES: The Acting City Manager submitted a written
report reco~ending that Mr. Alfred Beckley, Communications Supervisor, be appointed to serve on
a regional committee to review and evaluate the establishment of a 911 emergency telephone service
n,,mher for the Roanoke Valley area.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council receive and concur in the report. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
ZONING: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report transmitting a petition
signed by 29 families residing on Courtney Avenue and Avendale Avenue, N. E., stating that they
are unopposed to the request of Mr. Guy N. Walters to rebuild, repair amd resell vacuum cleaner
motors at his residence at 123 Courtney Avenue, N. E.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23995) AN ORDINANCE granting revocable, non-transferable permission to Guy N. Walters
to pursue the home occupation of rebuilding and repairing vacuum cleaners upon premises located at
123 Courtney Avenue, N. E., known as Official Tax No. 3090619, upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
COUNCIL: The Acting City Manager submitted a written report requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a real estate matter.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
· AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Tay
NAYS: None .........................................................................
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
CITY ATTORNEY: The City Attorney submitted a written report advising of the resignation
of Mr. Charles R. Allen, Jr., Assistant City Attorney, effective February 20, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received with regret. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-BUILDING INSPECTOR-PLUMBERS: Council having previously referred
a report of the City Attorney relative to recurring claims of property owners for sewer backflow
where no backflow preventive valves have been installed to the Acting City Manager for the purpose
of elaborating on the requirements which will be imposed upon city residents if the proposed
Ordinance is adopted, the City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting an improved
Ordinance incorporating certain changes suggested by the Council and advising that the proposed
Ordinance has the support of the administration.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#23996) AN ORDINANCE amending Section 2, Amendments, of Chapter 3.2, BOCA Basic
Plumbing Code, of Title XV, Construction, Alteration and Use of Land, Buildings and Other Structure~
of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding a new section numbered P-1003.7,
Backflow preventive valves required, to the Basic Plumbing Code, as adopted by reference, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
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Hr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
(Vice-Hayor Bowles was absent)
COUNCIL: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a personnel matter.
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
COUNCIL: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a matter of pending litigation.
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor
NAYS:
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT: Council at its Financial
and Planning Session on Monday, January 16, 1978, having received a report from the Acting City
Manager and the Grant Project Director, Juvenile Probation Officer Training, requesting that
$29,959.24 be appropriated to the Grant Program Account to fund the Juvenile Probation Officer
Program from July 1, 1977, through December 15, 1977, and at that time Council instructed the
Acting City Manager to work out the necessary particulars in regard to the situation and advise
Council as to what should be done in the future to prevent this type of occurrence from repeating
itself, and also that the Acting City Manager and the Director of Finance provide Council with a
recommendation in respect to paying the five full-time workers and the four part-time workers
whose checks were withheld in December, with information as to the total amount of funds involved;
the Acting City Manager and the Director of Finance submitted a joint written report advising
that the exact number of former employees who are owed funds for services they provided is eight
with a gross amount of payroll checks totalling $1,517.26, advising that the account is currently
$30,692.81 in the red for expenditures since July 1, 1977, through December 15, 1977, which
included personal services and operating expenses, and in order to authorize the release of the
checks being held, an appropriation of the total $30,692.81 is necessary and this includes
$11,776.46 which will be reimbursed to the City by the Department of Corrections, and $18,916.35
in city funds.
(For full text, see report om file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain
sections of the 1977-78 General Fund and Grant Programs Fund:
(#23997) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund and Grant Programs Fund of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O,
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report in
with the request of Mr. C. D. West, Jr., that a segment of an alley and an alley within Block 6,
according to the survey for Runnymeade Corporation, Incorporated, be vacated, discontinued and
closed.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request at 7:30 p.m., Monday,
February 13, 1978, in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
REAL ESTATE ASSESSOR:
REAL ESTATE ASSESSOR-TAXES: Council having previously referred a report of the Real
Estate Assessment Review Committee relative to the method of assessing real property in the City
of Roanoke to the Real Estate Assessor for evaluation, the Assessor submitted a written report
transmitting his recommendations in respect to the report of the Committee.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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In this connection, the Director of Finance submitted a written report relative to
biennial assessment of property and a further report relative to the question of changing the
collection year for real estate taxes to coincide with the fiscal year.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Council having previously agreed to review the reports of the Real Estate Assessment
Review Committee and the Real Estate Assessor as a Committee of the Whole, Hr. Thomas moved that
these reports, as well as the two reports from the Director of Finance, be included on the agenda
of the Financial and Planning Session of Council on Tuesday, February 21, 1978. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Garland and adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SALE OF PROPERTY: Mr. Hubard, Acting Chairman of the Water Resources Committee,
a written report of the Committee recommending the sale of property bearing Official Tax No.
4210221 to Roanoke Swift Homes, Incorporated, for $300.00, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Committee and that
the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#23998) AN ORDINANCE providing for the sale and conveyance of a parcel of land situate
in this City on the southerly side of Norfolk Avenue, S.E., between 17th Street and the terminus
of ~orfolk Avenue at Tinker Creek, and bearing Official Tax No. 4210221.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ................. 5.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Thomas abstained from voting)
PENSIONS: A report of the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, submitting
certain proposed amendments to the Employees' Retirement System as recommended by the Internal
Revenue Service in reference to excluding from the definition of "employee" part-time officers or
employees; providing for vesting upon p~an termination; and prohibiting the diversion of any part
of the trust corpus or income for any purpose other than the exclusive benefits of the employees
and their beneficiaries, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining the City
Code:
(#23999) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 1, General Provisions, of Title
III, Pensions and Retirement, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, (1956), as amended, by amending
and reordaining subsection (10) of Section 1, Definitions, so as to exclude from the definition
of "employee" part-time officers or employees of the City; by adding a new section 15 providing
for vesting upon plan termination; by adding a now section 16, prohibiting the diversion of any
part of the trust corpus or income for any purpose other than the exclusive benefits of the
employees and their beneficiaries; providing for an effective date retroactive to January 1,
1974; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Ta)
NAYS:
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
ZONING: The 1977 Annual Report of the Board of Zoning Appeals, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted.
TRAFFIC-CITY ENGINEER: A report of the Bid Committee recommending that the bid of
William Armstrong Smith Company for furnishing traffic paint and reflective beads, be accepted,
was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a report of the Acting City Manager concurring in the report of the
Bid Committee, was also before the Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of William
Armstrong Smith Company:
(#24000) AN ORDINANCE awarding a contract for furnishing traffic paint and reflective
traffic beads to the City; accepting a bid made therefor; rejecting other bids; and providing
for an emergency.
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Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the follo~lr~ vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent) (Hr. Grove abstained from voting)
Hr. Taubman moved that the Acting City Manager's report be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
WATER DEPARTMENT: A report of the City Attorney addressing the legal validity of the
additional charge for water made to residents of the Chapel Forest Subdivision, having previously
been before the Council on Monday, December 12, 1977 and deferred, was again before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A report of the City Attorney, Director of Finance and City Manager in connection with
the matter, recommending that the City's existing policy of charging a higher rate for water
pumped four times should continue in effect, having also previously been before the Council on
Monday, December 12, 1977 and deferred, was again before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office,)
Mr. Thomas moved that action on the two reports be deferred until the regular meeting
of Council on Monday, February 13, 1978, and that copies of the reports be forwarded to Mr.
William R. Battle for his information. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
LEGISLATION-SCHOOLS: A Resolution requesting the i978 Session of the General Assembly
to amend Section 22-67.2, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, so as to provide for an annual
salary for members of the City of Roanoke School Board, in an amount not to exceed $1,800.00,
having previously been before the Council and deferred, was again before the body.
Mr. Hubard offered the Resolution.
The Mayor reminded Council that when the matter appeared on the agenda earlier in the
month, Mr. Taubman was absent and Council deferred action in order that he could have the privilege
of casting his vote, and since Mrs. Bowles was absent, it would be in order to afford her the
same courtesy.
The City Attorney noted that January 30, 1978 is the last date for introducing legislation
before the General Assembly, and that the Council is not scheduled to meet again until February 6,
1978.
Mr. Hubard offered a substitute motion that action on the measure be deferred until the
end of the Council meeting in order that Vice-Mayor Bowles could be contacted and the situation
could be brought to her attention. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
(See page 180 for remainder of Council action on this matter.)
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: Mr. Thomas offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 23974 which approved a certain contract prepared to be
entered into between the City of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke and Roanoke County Public
Service Authority and conditionally authorized the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute such
contract for and on behalf of the City, so as to provide that authority of the Mayor and the City
Clerk to execute such contract shall expire on midnight, January 31, 1978:
(#24002) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 23974, dated January 3, 1978, which
Ordinance approved a certain contract prepared to be entered into between the City of Roanoke and
the County of Roanoke and Roanoke County Public Service Authority and conditionally authorized
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute such contract for and on behalf of the City of Roanoke, so as
to provide that the authority of the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute such contract shall
expire on midnight, January 31, 1978; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wa~ seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..........
NAYS: None .............................................................................. 0
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
In regard to the matter, the Mayor made the following statement:
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"The City of Roanoke made an offer to the County on December 28, 1977,
to transfer ownership of all water and sewer customers each owns in the
other's Jurisdiction along with ownership of the utility lines with the
City also agreeing to pay approximately $1,000,000.00 in cash and agreeing
to sell bulk water at a substantial financial loss to the City. This loss
on the sale of water is projected to be at an initial rate of $190,000.00
per year.
The City is willing to pay the initial price of $1,000,000.00 plus
sustain the initial loss of $190,000.00 per year to the water system in
order to be in a position of supplying water and sewer service to our
citizens and predicted on additional future usage of water by the County.
We would also have liked to have been assured of the County's unqualified
support on additional water source development, but lacking that, hope we
can continue to obtain their qualified support.
In any event, the City has made a bona fide offer which should appeal
to the County. We have negotiated to the point that we do not feel there
is anything else we can negotiate with.
It is the position of this office that after two years of negotiating,
several draft contracts being passed back and forth and this latest, and
final, offer having been made on December 28, 1977, that it is time for
the County to sign the contract, advise that it will not sign or the City
to withdraw the offer."
LEGISLATION-TAXES: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure urging the city's representatives in the 1978 Session of the General Assembly
to vigorously oppose any legislation imposing a ceiling on local business, professional and
occupational license taxes absent provision of a state funded source of revenue to offset the
local loss of revenue occasioned by such ceiling, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Taubman
offered the following Resolution:
(#24003) A RESOLUTION urging the City's representatives in the 1978 Session of the
General Assembly to vigorously oppose any legislation imposing a ceiling on local business,
professional and occupational license taxes absent provision of a state funded source of revenue
to offset the local loss of revenue occasioned by such ceiling.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .........
NAYS: None .............................................................................. 0
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
STADIUM: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure waiving the rental fees and incidental charges for the use of Victory Stadium by the
American Heart Association of Roanoke and the Star City Striders on February 25, 1978, upon certain
terms and conditions, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#24004) A RESOLUTION waiving the rental fees and incidental charges for the use of
Victory Stadium by the American Heart Association of Roanoke and the Star City Striders on February
25, 1978, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-CITY GOVERNMENT: Council having previously instructed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure expressing appreciation to the Mayor of the City of
Kisamu, Kenya, for certain gifts to the City of Roanoke and for the reception given the City's
representatives during their recent visit to Kisumu and also expressing appreciation to the Peace
Corps Director for Kenya for having the gifts shipped to the City, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#24005) A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to the Mayor of the City of Kisumu,
Kenya, for recent gifts to the City of Roanoke and for the reception given the City's representative
during their recent visit to Kisumu and expressing appreciation to the Peace Corps Director for
Kenya for having the said gifts shipped to the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by ti~e following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 6
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
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CIVIC CENTER: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure amending the City Code so as to authorize check withdrawals on the special revolving
bank checking account at the Civic Center to permit deposit of excess cash over and above operating
requirements; and to provide for 45 days, instead of five days, for remission of all net receipts
from Civic Center events to the City Treasurer, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Hubard offered
the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24006) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 4.1. Special revolving bank checking
account; deposits to and withdrawals therefrom, of Chapter 9, Civic Center Department, of Title
VIII, Public Buildings and Property, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, so as
to authorize check withdrawals on the special revolving bank checking account to permit deposit
of excess cash over and above operating requirements; to provide for forty-five days, instead of
five days, for remission of all net receipts from Civic Center events to the City Treasurer; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...........
NAYS: None ............................................................................
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure accepting the bid of Watts and Breakell, Incorporated, for remodeling the
Division of Motor Vehicles building in Roanoke, Virginia, for the City's Health Department, upon
certain terms and conditions, for a total price of $18,700.00, he presented same; whereupon, Mr.
Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24007) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain bid and awarding a certain contract for
remodeling the Division of Motor Vehicles building in Roanoke, Virginia, for the City's Health
Department, upon certain terms and conditions; rejecting other bids therefor; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowies was absent)
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure accepting the bid of L. R. Brown, Sr., Decorating Incorporated, for the interior
painting of the City's Carvins Cove Filter Plant, for a lump sum of $14,413.00, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24008) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acceptance of a certain bid and providing for
the award of a contract for the interior painting of the City's Carvins Cove Filter Plant, rejectin
a certain other bid made to the City therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .........
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure accepting the proposal of J. M. Murphy Company, Incorporated, for
furnishing to the city one new emergency generator for use at the Sewage Treatment Plant, for a
total price of $49,700.00, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24009) AN ORDINANCE accepting a proposal for furnishing to the City one new emergency
generator for use at the City's Sewage Treatment Plant; rejecting certain other bids made to the
City therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Honday, January 16, 1978,
having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure providing for certain appropriatiol
and/or transfers within the 1977-78 budset, Hr. Huberd offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24010) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinances, and providi~ for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the folloving vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Nubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 6
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
(See January 16, 1978 Financial and Planning Session minutes.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: The Mayor presented a communication requesting an Executive Session to discuss
a legal matter.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Eubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................................. 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a real estate
matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................................. 0,
(Vice-Mayor Bowles absent)
RO~qOKE CITY ARTS COMMISSION: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there
is a vacancy on the Roanoke City Arts Commission created by the resignation of Mr. Peter Wreden
for a term of one year ending June 30, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. Roy T. Woodall.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Woodall was elected as a member of the Roanoke
City Arts Commission for a term of one year ending June 30, 1978, by the following vote:
FOR MR. WOODALL: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and }~yor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 6.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a
vacancy on the City Planning Commission created by the resignation of Mr. Joseph D. Lawrence, for
a term ending December 31, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Taubman placed in nomination the name of Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Montgomery was elected as a member of the City
Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Joseph D. Lawrence, resigned, ending December
31, 1978, by the following vote:
FOR MR. MONTGOMERY: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
ZONING: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy on the
Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of three years ending December 31, 1980, created by the resigna-
tion of Mr. Richard R. Snedegar and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Taubman placed in nomination the name of Mr. H. Miles Smythers.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Smythers was elected as a member of the Board
of Zoning Appeals for a term of three years ending December 31, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. SMYTHERS: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................................... 6.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
At 3:25 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
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At 6:05 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding, and all Council
members present with the exception of Vice-Hayor Bowles.
LEGISLAT~ON-SCROOLS: Earlie~ in the meeting Council deferred action on a measure which
would request the 1978 Session of the General Assembly to amend Section 22-67.2, Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended, so as to provide for an annual salary for members of the City of Roanoke
School Board, in an amount not to exceed $1,800.00 per year, Mr. Hubard offered the followin$
Resolution:
(#24001) A RESOLUTION requesting the 1978 Session of the General Assembly to amend
Section 22-67.2, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, so as to provide for an annual salary for
members of the City of Roanoke School Board.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---4.
NAYS: Council members Garland and Taubman ...................... 2.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
ATTEST:
There being no further business, at 6:15 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, February 6, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, February 6, 1978, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............ 7.
ABSENT: None ...................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H, McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dtbling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. $chlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend T. T. Markham, Jr.,
Associate Pastor, Greene Memorial United Methodist Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, January 23, 1978,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Hubard and
unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as
recorded.
The Mayor welcomed Mr. H. B. Ewert, the new City Manager, to the City of Roanoke.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring the week of February 5 -
11, 1978, as SCOUTING ANNIVERSARY WEEK in the City of Roanoke and encouraged Roanoke citizens to
explore the Wonderful World of Scouting and to support scouting in its program for youth.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for the constructio
of the Windsor Avenue and Edgewood Street, S. W., storm drain, said proposals to be received by
the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., on Monday, February 6, 1978, and to be opened before Council at 2
p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids
and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed
with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
J. P. Turner & Brothers, Incorporated -
E. C. Pace and Company -
$ 27,484.00
30,235.00
Mr. Taubman moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Kit B. Kiser and Thomas F. Brady
as members of the committee.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for the constructio
of the Downtown-Norfolk Avenue interceptor sewer, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 1:30 p.m., on Monday, February 6, 1978, and to be opened before Council at 2 p.m., on that
date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no representa
tive present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening
of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Preston Carroll Company -
Branch and Associates, Incorporated -
Aaron J. Conner General Contractor,
Incorporated -
Breece & Burgess, Incorporated -
F. L. Showalter, Incorporated -
Bryant Electric Company, Incorporated -
$ 1,775,824.00
1,988,340.00
2,023,681.00
2,061,205.00
2,098,234.00
2,127,948.00
Mr. Taubman moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be
appointed by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Kit B. Kiser and Thomas F.
Brady as members of the committee.
LIBRARIES: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for the new roof over the
second floor of the Main Library Building, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until
1:30 p.m., on Monday, February 6, 1978, and to be opened before Council at 2 p.m., on that date,
the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids, and no representa-
tive present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening
of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Bidder Base Bid
Alt. Bid Service Contract
I.N. McNeil Roofing
Leonard Smith Sheet Metal
& Roofing, Incorporated
$13,831.20 $12,311.40 $165.00
10,459.00 7,400.00 60.00
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Hr. Garland moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and reco=m~endatlon to Council. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman and
unan/mously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, William A. Hewttt and Harold G.
Mardy as m~abers of the committee.
OPPORTUNITIES IRDUSTRIALIZATIOH CENTER: Mr. George E. Franklin, Executive Director,
Opportunities Industrialization Center, appeared before Council and read a prepared statement
advising that he has a great feeling of depression when he sees the Governor of Virginia allowing
his public image to become the bars at the windows and the guards at the doors in Virginia's
public institutions of high education for him and other members of his ethnic group. He said
members of hie ethnic group fought in the 1950's and 1960's to get through these barriers and
they do not expect them to be removed over the next century. He said his ethnic group expects the
governments to spearhead the removal, not under-gird them, that he, as a black man, would like to
use his time addressing the problems of all Roanokers, such as employment, education, environmental
health, including housing, b~mmn respect and nationalism, but he must now give time to addressing
the rejection of a quality approach to preparing the future for his children and the children of
his ethnic group. He asked for Council's assistance in this matter because Council's considered
opinion expressed to the Governor may prevent his having to take more time from his effort to
help revitalize the spirit of Roanokers.
Mr. Franklin further commented on the fact that OIC has received $65,000 for implementing
a program in Youth Community Conservation and Improvement Projects, that 25 youths between the
ages of 16 and 19 are being employed under this federal program and their efforts should result
in an additional 75 youths having part-time work not supported by federal funds. He noted that
these young people will be deployed in four areas that have direct benefits to the people of the
Valley: (1) neighborhood improvement, (2) neighborhood educational services, (3) community
health services and education, and (4) data collection. He said this program should put $54,000.00.
via salaries, into the Roanoke Valley.
Mr. Franklin noted further that on February 1, 1978, OIC entered into a lease agreement
with the city for Stall 33 at the City Market Building and they are now preparing it as their
first youth and senior citizens employment agency. Their goal is to match the growth and developme
stage of youth with the skill stage of senior citizens for the purpose of providing citizens of
the Valley with affordable part-time employees who can do quality work on small jobs from house
cleaning to landscaping.
In concluding, Mr. Franklin asked that Council consider upgrading the Stadium facility.
He noted that OIC has experienced locks being changed without notifying them and/or providing
keys, that they recently experienced a truck falling through the blacktop because the city had faile
to have it repaired and with a new City Manager, OIC would like to have Council consider upgrading
and increasing the utilization of the Stadium ss a multi-service facility. He said that the city
has Community Development Funds available and with 0IC programs operating from the Stadium, they
think they can qualify for some of these funds as well as others.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman said there were certain items in Mr. Franklin's statement that should be
referred to 1978-79 budget study and certain items that should be referred to the city administratic
and moved that the statement be referred to the City Manager for the purpose of determining where
the various requests should be referred. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously
adopted.
REFUSE COLLECTION-ROANOKE VALLEY COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY SERVICES: Mr. Claude Carico,
Chairman, Clean Valley Committee, appeared before Council and requested that Council adopt a measure
that would formally channel Roanoke City's share of the funds provided by the State Litter Control
Act directly to the Clean Valley Committee to help fund its operation in 1978. He noted that
Mr. Frank Hunt, Executive Coordinator of the Committee has been working closely with responsible
state officials to make this direct funding possible, that he has been advised that the State
Division of Litter Control is very enthusiastic about the coordinated valleywide program and
they consider it to be a most appropriate use of state funds.
The Mayor asked if there is any responsibility on the part of the City of Roanoke once
the funds are received to monitor in any way the spending of the funds; whereupon, the City Manager
replied that in terms of all grants there needs to be an appropriate monitoring program since the
city is ultimately responsible for the funds and he suggested that in terms of this grant and any
other grant which is approved, Council should stipulate that the appropriate oversight mechanism
will be developed by the city administration to insure that the funds are spent in accordance
with the purpose for which they were initially approved.
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution of support for the Clean Valley Committee,
Incorporated:
(#24011) A RESOLUTION expressing support for the Clean Valley Committee, Inc.; authorizin
the Committee to coordinate a litter control program with Roanoke County and the City of Salem;
and authorizing the Covanittee to apply for a grant on behalf of the City, upon certain terms and
conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
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Hr, Hubard moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure
providing for monitoring and oversight by the administration of all grants approved by the
Council. The motion was seconded by Hr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
LIFE SAVING CREWS: Hr. Robert J. Lee, Captain of the Hunton Life Saving and First Aid
Crew, Incorporated, appeared before Council and advised that members of the Hunton Cre~ are
disturbed about a situation concerning their territorial rights. He said that on January 16,
1978, there was a meeting with the Captains of the three rescue squads, and representatives of
the City of Roanoke in which he presented his concerns. He said he was informed at the meeting
that the city would like for the three Life Saving Crews to settle their differences so that
the city would not have to set territorial guidelines. He noted that the three Captains cannot
come to an agreement and for that reason he requested that Council appoint a co~anittee to determine
if the boundary lines are justified.
Mr. Lee noted that in January, 1976, Council asked the City Manager to make a study and
present appropriate guidelines, that to this date he has no knowledge that such a report ever came t~
the attention of Council. He said there were meetings on the matter and the City Manager at that
time arbitrarily set guidelines which he felt was right.
In a further discussion of his concern, Mr. Lee noted that the other two crews must
travel through parts of the Hunton territory in order to get to parts of their territory. He
said the national reponse time for responding to victims is four to five minutes and neither of
the three Crews meet this national standard. In essence, he said there are places outside of their
territory that Hunton could provide a better response time than the other two Crews. He said
the failure of the other two Crews to release this territory to Hunton has racial overtones and
financial overtones.
In concluding, Mr. Lee said he is requesting that Council appoint a committee to study
the territorial guidelines, determine the response time of the three Crews, and the effectiveness
of the Crews in their areas.
Mr. David Anderson, Captain of the Williamson Road Life Saving and First Aid Crew,
Incorporated, appeared before Council and went on record as opposing any changes in their territorial
guidelines, advising that they adequately care for the citizens within their territory and they
are adequately trained to handle situations that occur. Mr. Anderson noted that in January of
each year new Captains take office and it seems each year this same problem comes up. He said
to the best of his knowledge in the past there has been an agreement between the three Captains
in relation to territorial boundaries and the boundaries have not been set by the city. Mr. Anderso~
further advised that the Williamson Road and Roanoke Life Saving Crews will be responsible for
taking care of calls in the. Hunton territory once the Cardiac ~ Program commences in April.
Upon question, he explained that Hunton has no individuals being trained for this program because
no one within the Crew passed the pre-test which is required prior to taking the Cardiac EHT Program.
Mr. William Martin, Captain of the Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew, Incorporated,
appeared before Council and said that last month the total number of emergency calls answered by
the three Crews was 901, with Roanoke Life Saving Crew answering 507 of these calls. He said
this same problem came up two years ago and it was referred to the Mayor's Office and finally to
the City Manager's Office who made the decision that territory was to be taken from Roanoke Life
Saving Crew and the Hunton crew was assigned a large portion of the annexed territory, that most of
this territory is white, so there can be no racial overtones involved. He said the Roanoke Life
Saving Crew would like to go on record as being opposed to any changes that will take anymore of
its territory, that they have the members to adequately cover their calls, they have sufficient
equipment, their personnel are properly trained, and they have seven members who have either
completed or are presently involved in the Cardiac EMT Program. In concluding his presentation,
he said they recently purchased two new vehicles and they are paying for them through money they
earn, not through any type of direct contribution.
It was noted by certain members of Council that this is a matter in which the three
Captains should be able to resolve and therefore, Mr. Thomas moved that the matter be referred to
the City Manager with the request that he meet with the three Captains to review the situation
and submit a joint report to the Council as soon as possible and well prior to 1978-79 budget
study. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
In regard to the motion, the City Attorney was requested to advise the City Manager as
to whether or not the city has the authority to set territorial guidelines.
The Mayor asked the City Manager to check into the statement which was made earlier in
the meeting that no one from the Hunton Crew had passed the pre-test for the Cardiac ~ Program.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STATE HIGHWAYS-TRAFFIC: Communications from Mr. William Watts, The Macke Company,
Woody Distributors, Collegiate Pacific Va., Incorporated, and Powers Fence Company, Incorporated,
expressing concern over the future construction of the highway interchange at 10th Street and 1-
581, advising that the current "Highway Department Planning Map" does not show a projected interchar
at 10th Street and 1-581, and requesting that Council do whatever is within its power to see that
the interchange is returned to the "Planning Maps" and followed through to construction and
completion, were before Council.
(For full text, see communications on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In explanation, the Deputy Manager of City Planning said the plan which is being referred
to is the Thoroughfare Plan Element of the Comprehensive Plan which was recently adopted by
Council. He noted that the interchange is still included and is still within policy discussio~ that
a large portion of the justification of 10th Street and its widening related to the interchange;
however, there is some difference with the Federal Highway Administration due to the proximity of
the interchange with Hershberger Road and Orange Avenue.
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The Hayor asked if the ramp going onto the Interstate is a part of the 10th Street
extension; whereupon, Hr. Kuthy replied in the affirmative as far as the city*s plans and its
adopted policy are concerned and whether it is a diamond shape interchange or a full cloverleaf
has not been resolved.
The Assistant City Manager responded that the preliminary engineering maps of the
Highway Department make allowances for an interchange, but there is an unresolved question between
the State and Federal Governments as to whether or not an interchange will be permitted even if
the city man,s it there. He said he does not think it will come do~m to the question of who
pays for the interchange, but whether or not the Federal Highway Administration will actually
permit it to be constructed at that location.
Mr. William Watts, Mr. James A. Pickard representing The Macke Company, and Mr. Jack
Murnan representing Collegiate Pacific Va., Incorporated, appeared before Council in support of
their request.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure to
be forwarded to the State Highway Department and the Federal Highway Administration advising of
the City of Roanoke's concern and interest in continuation of the State and Federal study of an
interchange at 10th Street and Interstate 581. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimousl
adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A cou~nunication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting that
Council transfer funds in the amount of $39,000.00 from Teachers to an appropriate Capital Improveme
Program account of the 1977-78 budget, said funds to be used for the purchase of property located
at 2625 Rosalind Avenue, S. W., was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a report of the Water Resources Committee recommending that Council
authorize the purchase of the property, the razing of the building, and restoration of the site
from the $39,000.00 and further that Council dedicate the property for school purposes, was also
before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman questioned whether or not the $39,000.00 will be taken from the deferred
teachers' salaries; whereupon, the Clerk of the School Board replied in the affirmative, advising
that this is the largest account and it seemed to be the most appropriate in which to transfer
funds, that it is too early to know what the surplus will be in the School Board budget at the
end of the fiscal year, but he said he felt confident that the $39,000.00 will be returned to the
city.
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $39,000.00 from
Instruction under Section #1901 "Schools", to Capital Project Fund under Section #1855, "Transfers",
of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24012) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report of the Water Resources Committee be received and
filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS-MUNICIPAL AUDITOR: A communication from the Clerk of the Roanoke City School
Board transmitting a Resolution of the Board requesting Council to grant, by Ordinance, general
authorization for audits to be performed by the Municipal Auditor at the School Board's request
of the affairs and records of the School Board, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the request be referred to the Audit Committee for study, report
and recomm~endation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: A communication from Mr. William
F. Clark, Clerk, Board of County Supervisors, Roanoke County, transmitting an addendum to the water
and sewer contract with the City of Roanoke, advising that the Board is of the opinion that the
following two terms should be included in the contract under date of December 27, 1977:
t'1 .
The County shall have authority to purchase the Hunting
Hills-Craighead water systems in southwest Roanoke County
and to continuously utilize the wells presently in exis-
tence in said system to serve existing and new customers
within the present service area of said systems.
The service area of said systems may be expanded should
the City not have a water line capable of serving said now
area within 2,000 feet of said area as set out in Para-
graph 2.8. of the December 27, 1977, contract between the
City of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke."
Hr. Hubard read a prepared statement advising that when the city felt confident that
all major differences had been reconciled in negotiations with the county, it offered a final
contract to the county contingent only upon it being accepted by February 1, 1978, that to the
city's surprise and dismay, the county came back with a request that the city modify this contract
in a manner which seemingly would per. it the drilling of new wells in the Hunting Hills area,
that this indicates that the three members of the County Board of Supervisors which support the
signing of the proffered contract apparently do not understand the city's absolute requirement
that it be clearly recognized as the major source presently for the county's water system, and
the only new source for the future, that the two members of the Board of Supervisors who oppose
the signing of the contract apparently object to any relinquishment by the county of any of its
right to develop new sources of water in areas which the city can freely and fully supply and it
would be folly for the city to sign the contract under these circumstances.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard then moved that the addendum be taken under advisement. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A comm~unication from Mr. R. R. Henley, Executive Director,
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, transmitting a check in the amount of $56,063.!
representing payment in lieu of taxes from all of its housing projects, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the communication be received and filed with appreciation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
BUILDINGS: A communication from Mr. Frank Harner tendering his resignation as a
member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, effective January 30, 1978, was
before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the communication be received and filed and that the resignation
be accepted with regret. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: A communication from Mr. James E. Carpenter tendering his resignation as a
member of the City Planning Commission, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the communication be received and filed and that the resignation
be accepted with regret. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
COMPENSATION BOARD-TREASURER: Copy of a communication from the Compensation Board
approving promotions to supervisorypositions of two employees in the Treasurer's Office and
advising that the Board must receive concurrence of City Council before it can approve an increase
in the annual rate of pay of two other employees in that office, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Treasurer advised that no new appropriation will be required.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the action of the Compensation Board. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
PLANNING: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting that an item be
placed on the agenda concerning the recommended 1978-79 Community Development Block Grant program
for the City of Roanoke.
In this connection, the City Manager verbally advised that he did not have an opportunity
to discuss the program with the Assistant City Manager until Sunday and requested that Council
allow him until Friday to pass on additional options, that Council then consider the matter at
its public hearing on February 13, 1978, and that the public hearing be continued until the next
regular meeting of Council on Monday, February' 27, 1978.
The Mayor called attention to the concern of certain citizens in the Gainsboro area,
advising of their disappointment because they feel priorities are being shifted and they are
being left out when they received the promise of the PAC Committee and the Housing Authority that
they would be included in this year's funding.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
BUSES-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that Greater Roanoke
Transit Company has been advised of the approval of b~MTA of a grant up to a maximum amount of
$237,200 for the purchase of three new air conditioned advance design buses, that with this grant
approval by UMTA, the City can now apply to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation
for state funds up to a maximum of $53,3?0 toward.the purchase of these buses and recommending
the adoption of the appropriate measure requesting State participation in the non-federal share
of the capital grant project VA-05-0005.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution requesting the Virginia Department of
Highways and Transportation to participate in funding the non-federal share of Capital Grant
Project No. VA-05-0005 to the extent of 18 per cent of the total expenditures or up to $53,370:
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(#24013) A RESOLUTION requesting State participation in the non-federal share of
Capital Grant Project No. VA-05-0005.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Hr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: Council member Bowles .................................................. 1.
(Mr. Taubman was'ont of the Council Chamber.)
REFUSE COLLECTION: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a report
of the Bid Committee relative to the city furnishing all possible bulk container service within
the city, advising that preliminary figures, still being firmed, indicate that the city can
provide this service for $4.00 - $5.00 per container, that this compares to the $6.00 bid for
commercial service with neither approach considering the $4.00 per ton disposal fee at the landfil~
In this connection, the Bid Committee's report recommended that all bids for providing
the city with limited commercial service for bulk refuse containers, be rejected and that the
city commence providing all of its bulk container service to the limit of its ability, that in
those short periods of time, when the city may not be able to provide timely service, the city
should alternate between Cycle Systems, Incorporated, and Handy Dump, Incorporated, for backup
service depending on which firm can provide the service at the lowest price at the time. Further,
the city should negotiate with Cycle Systems, Incorporated, toward reaching an agreement for the
city to service all "selected" containers and deliver the refuse to Cycle Systems, Incorporated,
for processing and recycling of the waste material.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution rejecting all bids received:
(#24014) A RESOLUTION rejecting all bids received for providing front loading bulk
container refuse collection service within the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None .......................... ' ............................................. O.
In this connection, Mr. Bruce Brenner, President, Cycle Systems, Incorporated, appeared
before Council and presented a communication transmitting copy of the Alternate Bid they submitted
advising that in brief, it deals with Cycle Systems picking up 25% of the city's present bulk
containers and taking this material, along with material from their other routes, to their proposeJ
expanded Solid Waste Paper Recycling Plant for further processing. He noted that by Cycle Systems
serving the containers, this would not only save the city capital money and operating costs for
additional trucks, but also save much needed landfill space.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously
adopted.
BUILDINGS: The City Manager submitted a written report relative to elimination of
Subsection 118.9 of Title 15, Chapter 12, Section 2 of the City Code, in connection with final
cost reports for building permits, advising that at the time of application for a building permit,
the Office of the Building Commissioner will require a more realistic estimated cost of constructi¢
and when necessary, upon completion, an amended permit will be required at the discretion of the
Building Commissioner.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(#24015) AN ORDINANCE repealing sub-section 118.9, Final Cost Report, of the Uniform
Statewide Building Code of Virginia, as amended and reordained by the Council of the City of
Roanoke and as set forth in Section 2. Amendments, of Chapter 1.2, Uniform Statewide Building Code
of Virginia, of Title XV. Construction~ Alteration and Use of Land, Buildings and Other Structures,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, be and said sub-section is hereby REPEALED.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY-GRAIqTS-BUDGET: The City M~nager submitted a written
report in connection with a grant approved by the Division of Justice and Crime Prevention for
continuatiou of the Coordinated Youth Services Program of Total Action A~ainst Poverty, in the
total amount of $56,168.00, coneistin~ of $44,233.00 fro~ DJCP Block Funds, $2,457.00 from DJCP
General Funds and $9,478.00 from a local cash match to be funded by Total Action Against Poverty.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the followi~g emergency Ordinance amending the 1977-78 Grant Program
Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24016) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Grant
Program~ Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the grant:
(#24017) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No. 78-A4281
made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime Prevention and authorizing
the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with
DJCP for this action grant of Federal funds for the purpose of continuing the coordinated youth
services program of Total Action Against Poverty.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
RECREATION DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with
Change Order No. 4 to the contract with Blane and White Construction Company for construction of
the Norwich Community Center, advising that the north wall of the quonset hut collapsed from the
effects of the wind on the night of January 25, 1978, that the gas space heater, the gas heater
piping, the basketball goal and backstop and the exit doors were damaged, and Blane and White has
submitted a quotation of $12,800.00 for performing the necessary new construction and repairs.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove said that the contractor was in the process of replacing the roof, that about
one-half of the roof was gone and presumably that is why the wall blew down and under those
conditions he asked if there would be insurance to cover the situation, stating that there should
be some responsibility other than upon the city for replacement of the wall.
Mr. Grove then moved that the situation be
coverage and report back to Council. The motion was
adopted.
investigated from the standpoint of insurance
seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that on
January 10, 1977 Council authorized the acquisition of the easements necessary for the construction
of the Fairland Lake Sanitary Sewer system presently under construction, that two easements were
to be acquired from Ruth B. Lemon and First National Exchange Bank, Co-Executor and Trustees and
Arthur F. Hoback, for the total sum of $994.00, that one of the easements provided for construction
of the sewer line along the top of a dam located on the property and the property owners refused
the City's offer on the basis of the possible effects the sewer line could have on the present
and future use of the dam, that after months of negotiations between the property owners and the
city, a final settlement has been reached which calls for a total payment to the property owners
of $2,000.00 for temporary and permanent easements. The report further noted that the proposed
settlement includes the construction of the sewer line, originally planned to go in the dam, below
the dam and placed on piers and it will be the city's responsibility to absorb the additional
construction costs associated with the new proposed alignment, and reco~ending that Council
adopt the proper measure authorizing the acquisition of the easements for the total sum of $2,000.00
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 23446:
(#24018) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 23446, adopted by this Council on January
10, 1977, which directed and provided for the acquisition of certain easements in land wanted and
needed by the City for the construction of the Fairland Lake Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Line,
in the Fairland Lake and Glenavon areas within the City of Roanoke; fixed the consideration
offered to be paid by the City for each said easement and other terms and provisions of such
acquisition; provided for the City's acquisition of said easements by condemnation, under certain
circumstances; authorized that the City make motion for the award of a right of entry on each or
any of said properties for the purpose of commencing its work of improvements; said amendment
providing for the acquisition of a new easement shown on revised Plan No. 5448-75-B for a new
consideration for said easement; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
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Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wa~ seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the folloving vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................ O.
MICROFILM CENTER-BUDGET: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that
bids were received from three coutractors on January 31, 1978, for renovations to the microfil~
room in the Courthouse Buildin~ with Blanc and White Construction Company submitting the low bid
of $7,881.00, that on December 12, 1977, Council approved an expenditure not to exceed $4,000.00
for modifications to £he new microfilm room baaed on original cost estimates, and requesting
authorization to expend up to $7,881.00 based on bids received which is an increase of $3,881.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report with
regard to flooding at the Sewage Treatment Plant on January 26, 1978, and the expenses which wera
incurred in the total amount of $134,000.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring the funds as requested:
(#24019) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropria-
tion Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................... a .................... ~ .............. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
Mr. Grove questioned whether there should be a more reliable system of power supply
from Appalachian Power Company such as a supply and an alternate supply that could be shifted
over in a matter of a few minutes or shifted automatically by the Power Company; whereupon,
the Assistant City Manager replied that Appalachian thought they had provided the city with the
best possible power situation.
Mr. Grove asked if there is insurance coverage available that would protect the city in
the event the second power source failed and suggested that this be investigated.
Mr. Thomas enlarged upon Mr. Grove's suggestion to the extent that the city paid considez
able design fees for the Sewage Treatment Plant and rather than place the entire burden on
Appalachian and the city staff, a representative of the design consultant should be requested to
come to Roanoke to review what happened, have input into the plans and make corrective suggestions
to the city, then the administration and Appalachian could make recommendations ~o Council.
He said the city should make it abundantly clear to the design consultant that it considers the
additional work as an extension of the prior contract.
Mr. Grove moved that the administration investigate the possibility of improving the
source and alternate source of power to the Sewage Treatment Plant by conferring with Appalachian
Power Company, the designers of the Sewage Treatment Plant and anyone else who may be involved.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PLANNING-GRANTS-SWIMMING POOLS: The City Manager submitted a written report
requesting that $464.28 be transferred from the Contingencies Account to the Swimming Pools
Account of the City's Community Development Block Grant Program to pay for professional services
rendered relative to subsurface investigations prior to construction.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $464.28 from Local
Option Contingencies to Swimming Pool Facilities under Section #6846, "Community Development
Block Grant", of the 1977-78 Grant Programs Account:
(#24020) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain the City of Roanoke's 1977-78 Grant
Programs Account, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: The City H~nager and the Director of Finance submitted a Joint
report in connection with bids which were received for renovations to the Office of Billings
and Collections, advising that three contractors submitted bids on January 31, 1978, w/th Blase
and White Construction Company submitting the low bid of $7,746.00, that on November 21, 1977,
Council authorized the Director of Finance to expend up to $5,690.00 for these renovations
based on the City Engineer's est/mates, and requesting authorization to expend up to $7,746.00
from Capital Account No. A083000290065 for the necessary renovations.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-CIVIL DEFENSE: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting that
$3,000.00 be transferred within the Emergency Services budget to cover Com-~,nications Recurring
Charges on a suspended basis.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $3,000.00 from
Materials and Supplies to Utilities and Communications under Section #1351, "Emergency Services",
of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24021) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1351, "Emergency Services," of
the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
BUDGET-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a report
of the Bid Committee relative to the purchase of trucks and related equipment, recommending
that certain bids of Berglund Chevrolet, Incorporated, Dominion Dodge, Incorporated, General
Welding & Machine, Roanoke Welding Company, and Magic City Motor Corporation, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance amending certain sections of
the 1977-78 budget to provide funds for purchase of the trucks and related equipment:
(#24022) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Ta)
NAYS: None ..........................................................................
(Mr. Grove abstained from voting.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the purchase of
the trucks and related equipment:
(#24023) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain vehicles and vehicular
equipment for use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting certain bids
made to the City for furnishing and delivering said vehicles and equipment; rejecting all other
such bids; providing for the issuance of requisite purchase orders for all such equipment; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Grove abstained from voting.)
COUNCIL: The Assistant City Manager submitted a written report requesting an Executive
Session with Council in accordance with Section 2.1-344 (a) (4) of the Code of Virginia.
Mr. Hubard questioned the subject of the Executive Session; whereupon, the Assistant
City Manager stated that it pertains to the possibility of a new business or industry locating
within the City of Roanoke.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a confidential
real estate matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Nayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
PLANNING: The 1977 Annual Report of the City Planning C~ission was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COI,~,flTTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk presented a list of pending items from July 19, 1976,
to January 23, 1978.
(For full text, see list on fiie in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-EASEMENTS: Ordinance No. 23994 authorizing execution of a
Deed of Easement granting the city certain perpetual easements for sanitary sewer and storm
drainage purposes from Roanoke Iron and Bridge Works, Incorporated; and releasing the city's
interest in certain other easements heretofore granted to the city, upon certain terms and
conditions, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted
on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23994) AN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of a Deed of Easement granting the City
certain perpetual easements for sanitary sewer and storm drainage purposes, releasing the
City's interest in certain other easements heretofore granted to the City, upon certain terms
and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
ZONING-SPECIAL PERMITS: Ordinance No. 23995 granting revocable, non-transferable
permission to Guy N. Walters to pursue the home occupation of rebuilding and repairing vacuum
cleaners upon premises located at 123 Courtney Avenue, N. E., Official Tax No. 3090619, upon
certain terms and conditions, having previously been before the Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#23995) AN ORDINANCE granting revocable, non-transferable permission to Guy N.
Walters to pursue the home occupation of rebuilding and repairing vacuum cleaners upon premises
located at 123 Courtney Avenue, N. E., known as Official Tax No. 3090619, upon certain terms
and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 23998 providing for the sale and
conveyance of a parcel of land situate in the city on the southerly side of Norfolk Avenue, S.
E., between 17th Street and the terminus of Norfolk Avenue at Tinker Creek, Official Tax No.
4210221 to Roanoke Swift Homes, Incorporated, for the consideration of $300.00, having previously
been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading, and
laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(#23998) AN ORDINANCE providing for the sale and coneyance of a parcel of land
situate in this City on the southerly side of Norfolk Avenue S. E., between 17th Street and the
terminus of Norfolk Avenue and Tinker Creek, and bearing Official Tax No. 4210221.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ......... 6~
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0
(Mr. Thomas abstained from voting.)
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STREETS AND ALLEYS: Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution directing viewers
heretofore appointed by the Council, any three of whom may act, to vie~ an additional alley
area within Block 6, according to the survey for Runnymede Corporation, Incorporated, as per a
request of Mr. C. D. West and enlarged upon by the City Planning Co~tssion and set for public
hearing before the Council on Monday, February 13, 1978:
(#24024) A RESOLUTION directing viewers heretofore appointed, any three of whom may
act, to view an additional alley area within Block 6, according to the survey for Runny~ede
Corporation, Inc., more specifically described below.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Hr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Mayor called to
the attention of Council that there are three vacancies on the Citizens' Task Force ~or Crime
Prevention and Social Development created by the resignations of Messrs. M. David Hooper,
Ronald E. Turner and Joseph T. Coleman, Jr., for terms ending June 30, 1978, and called for
nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the names of Mr. Roy E. Abbott and Mrs. Joel W. Richert.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Abbott was elected to replace Mr. Ronald E.
Turner and Mrs. Richert was elected to replace Mr. Joseph T. Coleman, Jr., as members of the
Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention and Social Development for terms ending June 30,
1978, by the following vote:
FOR MR. ABBOTT AND MRS. RICHERT: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard,
Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................ 7.
ZONING: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy on the
Board of Zoning Appeals created by the resignation of Mr. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., for a term
ending December 31, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Mr. T. E. Roberts.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Roberts was elected as a member of the Board
of Zoning Appeals to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., resigned, ending
December 31, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. ROBERTS: Council members Bowies, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Taubman, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
Mr. Hubard moved that the remaining vacancies be deferred until the regular meeting
of Council on Monday, February 27, 1978. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously
adopted.
CITY MANAGER: The City Clerk reported that Mr. H. B. Ewert has qualified as City
Manager of the City of Roanoke.
Mr. Hubard moved that the qualification be approved and received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
OTHER HEARING OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGOLAR MEBTING,
Monday, February 13, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meetin~ in the Council Chamber in
the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, February 13, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor
Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRIiSENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Nicholas P. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ........... 7.
ABSENT: None ............................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRIiSENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibliug, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend George H. Freeman,
Pastor, Woodlawn United Methodist Church.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
TAXES: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, February
13, 1978, pursuant to Section 58-785.1, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, since it appeared
that the total real estate taxes to be collected during the year 1978 shall produce more than
108 per centum of the 1977 real estate tax levy, to determine whether or not the increase above
108 per centum is deemed necessary by the City Council, the matter was before the body.
The Director of Finance advised that the following figures were taken from the landbooks
of the City of Roanoke which were recently completed: as of January 1, 1977, the total assessed
value of all property in the City of Roanoke was $1,000,023,459 after the elderly assessments
were netted out, that times the tax rate in 1977 of $1.64 per $100 of assessed value produced a
maximum collection of $16,784,000. As of January 1, 1978, the total assessed value of all
property in the City of Roanoke was $1,000,098,525. Netted out were some of the newly enacted
disabled assessment freezes as well as the elderly as of January 1 (the elderly and disabled
have until February 5 to file, thus there probably will be others to be netted out of this
figure). He noted that there has been no input from the Board of Equalization as yet. Using
the above maximum figures times the rate which was set for 1978 of $1.60 per $100 of assessed
value, this would produce a maximum collection of $17,576,000, or a maximum increase of 104.7
per cent over 1977, that the magic number is 108 per cent, thus, it would appear that the public
hearing is not actually necessary.
The Mayor asked if there were persons who would like to have input into the matter and
there being none, Mr. Taubman moved that the verbal report of the Director of Finance be received
and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING-GRANTS: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday,
February 13, 1978, relative to a program of expenditure for the fourth year of Community Developmen
Block Grant funds, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City MAnager submitted a written report relative to budget
options for fiscal year 1978-79 for the Com~aunity Development Block Grant Program, advising that
the city has been informed that it should anticipate receiving $2,433,000 or $196,000 less than
the amount received in the preceding three years, recommending Options B and C following such
modifications as Council may deem fit following its public hearings, and that these options, if
exercised, will, with an additional one or two years funding, permit completion of the Deanwood
Road Project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Thomas moved that Council tentatively adopt
Option C subject to approval of the Urgent Needs Grant, which approval if not obtained be withdrawn
and Option B approved, and that the motion be considered once again by the Council at its Financial
and Planning Session on Tuesday, February 21, 1978. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman.
Mr. Lindsey Johnson, 1110 Forest Park Boulevard, N. W., appeared before Council and
read a prepared statement reco~anending that a recreation center be constructed in the northwest
section of the City of Roanoke (llth Street, N. W.) through the use of Community Development
Block Grant funds.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Ms. Hazel Jones, 2027 Tinker Drive, N. E., appeared before Council and presented a
petition signed by 163 city residents requesting that funds be included in the 1978-79 Community
Development Block Grant for construction of a community center to serve the needs of the Tinker
Creek area and the northwest section of the city.
(For full text, see communication and petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Ms. Leeta Sink, 1408 Maiden Lane, S. W., appeared before Council and requested that
one indoor swimming pool be constructed with 1978-79 Community Development Block Grant funds.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas J. Nolen, Executive Director of the Roanoke Neighborhood Alliance, appeared
before Council and expressed the hope that the northeast area will be included in upcoming
Community Development Block Grants as funds become available. He also asked that the public
hearings be held sometime other than the month of January because of inclement weather.
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Mr. Leroy Hairston, 326 Rutherford Avenue, N. W., representing residents on the south
side o£ Rutherford Avenue, in the Gainsboro area, appeared before Council and advised that
residents on the south side of Rutherford Avenue were told when property on the north side was
acquired, the south side would be next. Hr. Hairston requested that this area be included in
the next target area which will fulfill a commitment that was previously mede to the south side
residents.
Approximately ten residents of the south side of Rutherford Avenue were present at the
meeting.
Mr. Leon L. Fields, 321 Harrison Avenue, H. W., appeared before Council in support of
the re~arks of Mr. Hairston, and requested that Council complete Rutherford Avenue, then proceed
to McDovell and Chestnut Avenues and work back to the railroad tracks.
Mr. T. R. Holland, 227 Chestnut Avenue, N. W., also appeared before Council and reiterated
the remarks of Mr. Hairston, advising that a cora~itment was made by the Housin~ Authority to
residents on the south side of Rutherford Avenue.
Mr. Eugene Traylor, Program Coordinator, City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority, appeared before Council and stated that at no time was there a commitment made to
residents on the south side of Rutherford Avenue or the north side of Harrison Avenue.
In connection with the statements which were made that the Housing Authority had
co~,ttted itself to proceed with the south side of Rutherford Avenue in the 1978-79 fiscal year
of Community Development Block Grant funding, Mr. R. R. Henley, Executive Director of the Housing
Authority, stated that perhaps his remarks were misunderstood or were not quite clear. He said
the Housing Authority could never co-mit itself to any project with uncertainties as to funding
and knowing full well that the City Council has to approve any recommendations.
The Reverend Thomas E. Crews, 626 Pocahontas Avenue, N. E., and President of the
Deanwood Concerned Citizens, appeared before Council and advised that their project has been a
ten year project, that they were left over from the old K/mball Urban Renewal Project and there
was not enough money for their site to be included and, therefore because of a lack of funds,
the city has only had enough money to move a few families each year. He requested that Council
do whatever is possible to give the Deanwood area some priority.
The Reverend Kenneth Wright, President of the PAC Committee and Pastor of First Baptist
Church on north Jefferson Street, appeared before Council on behalf of the PAC Committee and
urged that all consideration be given to the request of residents on the south side of Rutherford
Avenue. In respect to the position of the Church, Reverend Wright urged that Council support
the Housing Authority's proposal and that Council utilize all means to initiate Option C as
contained in the City Manager's report.
After a very lengthy discussion of the matter, Mr. Thomas' motion was unanimously
adopted.
Mr. Taubman moved that the City Manager be requested to meet in the very near future
with representatives of the south side of Rutherford Avenue, representatives of the PAC C~ittee
and representatives of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the purpose
of discussing the request made by south side Rutherford Avenue residents and report back to
Council on the feasibility or non-feasibility of inclusion of property on the south side of
Rutherford Avenue in the 1978-79 Community Development Block Grant. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Pursuant to the instructions of Council, a public hearing was set for 7:30
p.m., Monday, February 13, 1978, on the request of Virginia Synod Lutheran Homes, Incorporated,
that property located at 3804 Brandon Avenue, S. W., described as 11.01 acres, and being part of
the property designated by Official Tax No. 5180304, be rezoned from RS-I, Single-Fnmtly Residential
District, to C-i, Office and Institutional District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, a c~mmunication from Dr. J. Luther Mauney, President, Virginia
Synod Lutheran Homes, Incorporated, requesting permission to withdraw the request for rezoning,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in Dr. Mauney's request to withdraw the petition
for rezoning at this time. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of the Council, a public hearing was set for 7:30
p.m., Monday, February 13, 1978, on the request of Mr. T. D. Steele that a 1.117 acre tract of
land located at the southwest corner of Hershberger Road and GrandviewAvenue, N. W., as shown on
"Hershberger Map", and identified as Parcel "C", Official Tax No. 2270226, be rezoned from RS-3,
Single-Family Residential District, and RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2, General
Commercial District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Conmaission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24025) AN ORDINANCE to emend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 227, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard.
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Mr. R. L. Cecil representing his mother who resides in the area, appeared before
Council and complained of no prior notification to surrounding residents. He further noted that
no intended use for the property has been established by the petitioner,
Mr. Paul B. Hatthews, representing H~. Steele, appeared before Council and advised
that his client has no specific purpose for the property, hoverer, Mr. Steele has talked tn tetmm
of a branch bank or a savings and loan association.
Hrs. Bowles advised that she has received numerous calls from area residents in opposition
to the request and she could not support the rezoning unless the petitioner has a specific
purpose in mind.
The following vote was recorded on Ordinance No. 24025 on its first reading:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......
NAYS: Council member Bowles .......................................................... 1
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of the Council, a public hearing was set for 7:30
p.m., Monday, February 13, 1978, on the request of Billy H. Rarbour that approximately seven
acres of land located in the City of Roanoke, approximately 770 feet north of U. S. Route 220
adjacent to the easterly right of way line of the Southwest Expressway, also known as Route 220,
and lying be~een To~rnside Subdivision and Roberts Road, S. W., Official Tax No. 5500116, be
rezoned from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the matter
was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., Attorney, appeared before Council in support of the request
of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Taubman moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24026) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 550, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in
relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of the Council, a public hearing was set for 7:30
p.m., Monday, February 13, 1978, on the request of Mountain Trust Bank that approximately 3.77
acres of land located in the City of Roanoke, adjacent to the easterly right of way line of the
Southwest Expressway, also known as Route 220, and at the western end of Townside Road, S. W.,
extended, Official Tax No. 5490307, be rezoned from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2,
Commercial District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be denied.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24027) AN ORDINANCE to emend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 549, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
Mr. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his. client, advising that there was no opposition to the
request at the City Planning Commission level other than the administration itself. He noted
that the property in question is the old Ceasar's Club, that it currently came into ownership as
a result of the property being pledged against a loan of $200,000, that the Bank has a potential
purchaser for the property who intends to utilize it as a seafood restaurant and has agreed to
purchase upon the property being rezoned for commercial purposes.
After a lengthy discussion of the request, and no one appearing in opposition to the
rezoning, the following vote was recorded upon Ordinance No. 24027 on its first reading:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard abstained from voting)
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of the Council, a public hearing was set for 7:30
p.m., Monday, February 13, 1978, on the request of Donald G. Cundiff and Oakley A. Stone that
property located at 5034, 5038 and 5042 Hearthstone Road, N. W., described as Lots 7, 8 and 9,
Block 6, Airlee Court, Official Tax Nos. 2190507, 2190508 and 2190509, be rezoned from RS-3,
Single-Family Residential District, to C-2, General Co=~ercial District, and property located at
1116 Haitland Avenue, N. W., described as Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 6, Airlee Court, Official
Tax No. 2190510, be rezoned from C-l, Office and Institutional District, to C-2, General Co~sercial
District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Coamission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. ~tchael J. Aheron, Attorney, appeared before Council in support of the request of
his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning, Hrs. Bo~les moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24028) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 219, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in
relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................
¸7.
NAYS: None .........
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday,
February 13, 1978, on the request of Eleanor McDowell Webb that a certain portion of Campbell
Avenue, S. E., located east of 18th Street, and extending to the westerly side of an alley 15
feet in width which extends along the westerly boundary of Fallon Park, be vacated, discontinued
and closed, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the portion of the street submitted a written report
advising that they have visited and viewed the street portion and they are unanimously of the
opinion that no inconvenience would result either to amy individual or to the public from vacating,
discontinuing and closing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. George I. Vogel, II, Attorney, representing the petitioner appeared before Council
in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Hubard moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24029) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that certain por-
tion of Campbell Avenue, S. E., between the easterly line of 18th Street, S. E., and the westerly
side of an alley 15 feet in width which extends along the westerly boundary of Fallon Park, abutted
on the north by Lot 1, Section 5, McDonald Addition, Official City Tax No. 4210814, and on the
south by Section 6, McDonald Addition, Official City Tax No. 4212401, as is more particularly
described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, February
13, 1978, on the request of Fletcher B. and Enith K. Altice that a certain alleyway approximately
ten feet in width, being parallel to Garden City Boulevard and Melcher Street, S. E., extending
from the southerly side of Danforth Avenue to the northerly side of Carico Avenue, S. E., be
vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the alleyway submitted a written report advising that
they have visited and viewed the alley and they are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenienc.
would result either to any individual or to the public from vacating, discontinuing and closing
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. George I. Vogel, II, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Taubman moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
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(#24030) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacatin~, discontinuin8 and closin~ a certain alleyway,
approximately 10 feet in width, being parallel to Garden City Boulevard, S. E., and Melcher Street,
S. E., extending from the southerly side of Danforth Avenue, S. E., to the northerly side of
Carico Avenue, S. E., as is more particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
STREETS AND ALL~YS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, February
13, 1978, on the amended request of Mr. C. D. West, Jr., that two alleys within Block 6, according
to the survey for Runnymede Corporation, Incorporated, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the
matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recomendlng
that the request be granted with the inclusion of the remainder of the east-west alley.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the alleys submitted a written report advising that they
are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience would result either to any individual or to
the public from vacating, discontinuing and closing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Philip H. Lemon, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before Council in
support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Thomas moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24031) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing two alleys within
Block 6 according to the survey for Runnymede Corporation, Inc.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having previously deferred action on a report of the City
Attorney addressing the legal validity of the additional charge for water made to residents of
the Chapel Forest Subdivision; and a report of the City Attorney, Director of Finance and Assistant
City Manager recommending that the city's existing policy of charging a higher rate for water
pumped four times should continue in effect, the matter was again before the body.
The City Manager advised that he had not had an opportunity to review the matter in
detail and requested an additional time extension in which to respond; whereupon, Mr. Hubard
moved that action on the matter be deferred until the regular meeting of Council on Monday,
March 13, 1978, at 7:30 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
Mr. William R. Battle, 3419 West Ridge Circle, S. W., appeared before Council and
advised that there are 29 residents in the Chapel Forest area who are affected by this 50 per
cent surcharge which has been in effect for approximately twenty years. He requested that the
surcharge be removed because it is unfair to charge higher water rates to these customers and
noted that the charge should be applied on a uniform rate. He said the cost to the city to
remove the additional charge would be quite nominal.
PLANNING: Mr. Curtis R. Jennings, Jr., President, Blue Ridge Chapter, American Institute
of Architects, and Dr. Gary Bickel appeared before Council in regard to the City of Roanoke
participating in a concept called "Regional-Urban Design Assistance Team" or "R/UOAT" and requested
a pledge of $2,000.00 from the city to pay for publishing of the study and transportation, food
and lodging of the team members.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Manager advised that he feels it is very important that whatever action is
taken in the future in terms of planning will be a step which will bring about action and redevelop-
ment. He said we should insure that we not duplicate our efforts so that when people participate
in the plan that is developed, they can be as well assured as possible that the plan will turn
into development itself and, therefore he indicated he would not be in a position to support an
independent plannimg effort that was not dove-tailed and coordinated with anything that may trans-
pire downtowm. He said at this time he is not in a position to recommend this process to Council
unless we can find a way to fit it in to a more detailed process which would involve citizens
more completely than a four day study could.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Taubman moved that the request be referred to the
City Manager for the purpose of meeting with representatives of the Citizens' Environmental
Council and representatives of the American Institute of Architects to consider the role, if any,
that R/UDAT could assume in the city's planning scheme. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SWIMMING POOLS: Mrs. William Avery appeared before Council and read a prepared
statement requesting that Council give full consideration to including funds in the forthcoming
budget study for the operation of the Hurt Park swimming pool during the su~er of 1978, and also
that funds be included for future operation and improvements of the pool.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr, Hubard moved that the statement be referred to 1978-79 budget study. The motion
vas seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND C(ltI6JNICATIONS:
BUDGET-TREASURER: A co~unication from Mr. Cordon E. Peters, Treasurer, requesting
concurrence in the transfer of $4,~O0 to the Extra Help account of his budget due to an upcoming
period of extensive workload, advising that the request will not require appropriation of additional
funds, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for input and to the
City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure of concurrence. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT-CETA: Mr. Walker R. Carter, Jr., Clerk of the Circuit :
Court, appeared before Council and advised that he has been unable to fill one of the two approved
CETA positions for Deputy Clerks, and requested that one Deputy Clerk be a permanent city employee,
and that $2,364.00 be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see com~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
There was considerable discussion to the extent that when Constitutional Officers need
additional personnel, they should discuss the matter with the City Manager and obtain his input
prior to presenting the request to Council.
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $2,364.00 from Other
Services and Charges to Personal Services under Section #0707, "Clerk of Circuit Court," of the
1977-78 budget:
(#24032) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
Prior to filling the position, Council asked that Mr. Carter confer with the City Manager
in regard to the CETA applicants that were previously referred to him and rejected.
Mr. Hubard moved that the City Manager be requested to provide Council with a report as
to a procedure he feels would be appropriate for the Council to enact relative to screening and/or
facilitation by his office in selecting and assisting in the selection of appropriate staff for
the municipal officers who are not under the jurisdiction of the City Manager. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with the proposed
format and content of his 1978-79 fiscal year budget.
(For full text, see report and attachments on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
There was considerable discussion as to the part the City Manager will play in regard to
the School Board budget, whereupon, it was suggested that there be some meaningful dialogue between
the city administration and the school administration prior to the City Manager presenting the
school budget to Council. It was noted that this could be accomplished without any formal direction
from Council. In essence, it was stated that prior to making any cuts in the school budget, the
City Manager should establish a line of communication with the Superintendent of Schools advising
him of any proposed cuts and allow the Superintendent to address the issue of whether he feels the
cuts may or may not be justified, then a series of alternatives could be arrived at jointly between
the city administration and the school administration.
The Council requested that action on the proposed 1978-79 fiscal year budget format and
content be deferred until the Financial and Planning Session of Council on Tuesday, February 21,
1978.
BUDGET-POLICE DEPARTMENT-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
with Law Enforcement Grant No. 75-A3177, Police Training Academy, reco~anending certain budgetary
action to reduce this account to zero.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance decreasing Materials and Supplies
by $831.00 and Refund Balance by $41.00 under Police Training Program 75-A3177 and decreasing
Grant Receipts by $790.00 of the 1977-78 Grant Progr~m~ Fund:
(#24033) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Grant
Programs Fund of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council m~mbers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Nayor
Taylor ............................................................................... ?.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT: The City Manager submitted
a written report recommending authorization to accept Law Enforcement Grant No. 78-A4254, in the
total amount of $32,344.00 to provide for continuation of a training program for Juvenile and
Domestic Relations Court Probation Officers, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance amending certain sections of the
1977-78 General Fund and Grant Progr-~ Fund:
(#24034) All ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund and Grant Progr~ Fund of the 1977-78 Appropriation Crdinances, and providing for an emergency
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the grant and
authorizing acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards"
with DJCP:
(#24035) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No. 77-A4254
made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime Prevention and authorizing
the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with DJCP
for an action grant of Federal funds for the purpose of continuing a training program for Juvenile
and Domestic Relations Court probation officers.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution.
and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by }~. Thomas
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ..............................
BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending authorization to accept Law Enforcement Grant No. 78-A429?E, in the total amount of
$138,888.00, to provide for renovation of the Juvenile Home, and that funds be appropriated therefo~
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance amending certain sections of the
1977-78 General Fund and Grant Programs Fund:
(#24036) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund and Grant Programs Fund of the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution authorizing acceptance of the grant and
authorizing acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards"
with DJCP:
(#24037) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No. 77-A4297E
made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime Prevention and authorizing
the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with DJCP
for an action grant of Federal funds for the purpose of remodeling and renovating the City's
juvenile home.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
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COUNCIL: The City ~anager submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a legal matter and a matter relating to real estate.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ....................
LEGISLATION-BONDS-CONTRACTS: The City Attorney submitted a written report advising
that House Bill 565 has been introduced in the House of Delegates of the Virginia General Assembly,
dealing with certain amendments to Title II of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, relating
to public contracts, that the area of most concern from the point of view of the city is that the
Bill seeks to limit those contracts in which a local government can require a performance bond and
a payment bond relating to public construction and the Bill would eliminate the requirement that
contractors provide bonds as above mentioned for contracts of less than $30,000. He noted that it
would seem the best interests of the city would be served by retaining provisions of Section 11-23
as it now provides in relation to contracts for which contractors must provide payment and perform-
ance bond.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#24038) A RESOLUTION urging the City's representatives in the 1978 Session of the
General Assembly to vigorously oppose House Bill 565, which seeks to amend certain sections of
Title 11 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, relating to bonding requirements for
entering into public works contracts with local governments.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
Taylor
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
LEGISLATION-UNIONS: The City Attorney submitted a written report advising of the pendency
in the General Assembly of House Joint Resolution 76 relating to collective bargaining in the
public sector, that passage of House Joint Resolution No. 76 would establish that it is the policy
of the Commonwealth to permit unregulated collective bargaining in the public sector under the
guise of discussions held voluntarily, that House Joint Resolution No. 76 is in direct conflict
with Senate Joint Resolution 12 which states that it is contrary to the public policy of Virginia
for local governments to recognize any labor union as a representative of any public officers or
employees or to negotiate with any labor union or its agents with respect to any matter relating
to public employment, and it would appear that House Joint Resolution No. 76 represents an erosion
of a long-standing policy of the Commonwealth tOward collective bargaining in the public sector.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution opposing enactment of House Joint Resolution
76 by the General Assembly:
(#24039) A RESOLUTION opposing the enactment of House Joint Resolution 76 by the General
Assembly, such Resolution authorizing local governing bodies and school boards to negotiate with
representatives of public employees and to resort to non-binding mediation and arbitration.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE-CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL
DEVELOPMENT: A report of the Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention and Social Development
requesting reconsideration of their request for funds via the city's resources and assign them to
the Task Force, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Council having previously referred to the Human
Resources Committee for study, report and recommendation requests of WBRA-TV, Roanoke Area Ministri~
and the Hunton Life Saving Crew, the Committee submitted a written report recommending that the
request of WBRA-TV for an additional $1,000 be denied; that an additional $1,500 be appropriated
to Roanoke Area Ministries; and that $3,500.00 be disbursed to the Hunton Life Saving Crew to be
used for the replacement of an ambulance at such time as the crew certifies to the satisfaction of
the Director of Finance that the total amount needed for ambulance purchase has been collected or
firmly committed by other parties.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $1,500.00 from Contin-
gencies to Roanoke Area Ministries and transferring $3,500.00 from Contingencies to Hunton Life
Saving Crew under Section #1832, "~.~qattarian and Social Program-", of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24040) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......... 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
In this connection, Mr. Edwin M. Savage, 1978 WBRA-TV Auction Chairman, appeared before
Council and urged that the city fund one night of programming for their fund-raising auction.
Mr. Grove moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure
appropriating $1,000 from the General Contingency Fond for the purpose of underwriting one night
of the WBRA-TV fund-raising auction. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted, Mr.
Hubard voting no.
Mr. Hubard noted that his negative vote was cast because the motion sets a bad precedent
and the $1,000 is not included in the amount set aside for h~n resource funding.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
BUILDINGS: Ordinance No. 24015 repealing subsection 118.9, Final Cost Report, of the
Uniform Statewide Building Code of Virginia, and set forth in Section 2, Amendments, of Chapter
1.2, Uniform Statewide Building Code of Virginia, of Title XV. Construction, Alteration and Use of
Land, Buildings and Other Structures, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, wa~ again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#24015) AN ORDINANCE repealing sub-section 118.9, Final Cost Report, of the Uniform
Statewide Building Code of Virginia, as amended and reordained by the Council of the City of
Roanoke and as set forth in Section 2. Amendments, of Chapter 1.2, Uniform Statewide Building Code
of Virginia, of Title XV. Construction, Alteration and Use of Land, Buildings and Other Structures,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote: ~ .
AYES: Council members Bowies, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Francis I. 2ersinger has qualified
as a member of the Mental Health Services Board for a term of three years ending December 31,
1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: The City Clerk reported that Messrs. John W. Chappelear, Jr., L. Elwood Norris,
Talmage E. Roberts and H. Miles Smythers have qualified as members of the Board of Zoning Appeals
for terms of three years each ending December 31, 1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR M~ETING,
Monday, February 27, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, February 27, 1978, at 2 p.m,, the regular meetin~
hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bo~les, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y, Grove,
S. Hubard, Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Hayor Noel C. Taylor ........................ 7.
ABSENT: None ........................................................................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Ernest G. Lindner,
Pastor, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, February 6, 1978,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mrs. Bowles, seconded by Mr. Grove
and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as
recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
PARKING GARAGE-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for
widening Church Avenue, S. W., from First Street to Second Street, said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 27, 1978, and to be opened before Council at
2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for
bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to
proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following
bids:
Cooperative Construction Company, Incorporated - $ 11,975.00
H & S Construction Company - 18,950.00
J. M. Turner & Company, Incorporated - 19,300.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Thomas F. Brady, Kit B. Kiser
and William A. Rewitt as members of the committee.
The Assistant City Manager requested that the Committee meet and submit its report to
Council later in the day in order to proceed with the project.
(For further action on the above matter, see page 211.)
CIVIC CENTER: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for air conditioning unit
for the Dimmer Room of the Roanoke Civic Center Auditorium, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 27, 1978, and to be opened before Council at 2
p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids
and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to
proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following
bids:
Valley Air Conditioning Corporation
Weddle Plumbing and Heating Company
Johnston-Vest Electric Corporation
$ 16,788.00
17,691.00
18,088.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y, Grove, Chairman, Bob Chapman and William A.
Hewitt as members of the committee.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Mrs. Gladys R. McCauley, Manager, Panorama Court Apartments, and
Mr. Leonard F. Anglin, appeared before Council and presented a co~nunication relative to the
condition of streets in the Panorama Avenue and Fairview Road, N. W., area.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager for investigation
and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
CIVIC CENTER-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mr. David K. Lisk appeared before Council and
requested a waiver of the charge for use of tables and chairs at the Roanoke Civic Center for
the International Festival on Saturday, March 4, 1978, which is jointly sponsored by the Recreation
Department, the Youth Commission and the Sister City Committee. He advised that he discussed
the matter with the Civic Center Manager and the City Manager and was told they could not waive
the fee and any special waiver would have to be approved by the Council. Mr. Lisk noted that
the organizations will pay the $250.00 for rental of the Exhibit Hall, and they will be responsible
for supplying the manpower to set up and take down the tables and chairs so that no further
expense will be incurred. As background information, Mr. Lisk noted that this is the eleventh
year this event has taken piece, that there will be displays representing 25 countries, and last
year over 3,000 people were in attendance.
The Assistant City Manager called attention to a problem in respect to an event immediate!
follow-ins the International Festival which require8 a major set-up and advised that it will be
necessary to use city personnel on the change-over,
Mr. Garland said the International Festival is a very worthy cause and will attract
many people to the Civic Center and moved that Council waive the fee for tables and chairs. The
motion was seconded by Hfs. Bowles.
Hr. Hubard said he would prefer that the city pay the fee rather than waive the charges
and offered a substitute motion that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper
measure authorizing expenditure of funds from the Parks and Recreation Department budget to cover
the cost of tables and chairs. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubmau and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COPR4UNICATIONS:
SCHOOLS: A communication from Dr. Willy C. Achebe, Regional Director, Regional Purchasint
Council of Southern Virginia, Incorporated, requesting that RPCSV be allowed to use the facilities
at Washington Heights School in order to establish a Center for Business Education and Training
starting Sept-mher 4, 1978, and that the facilities be made available by May 1, 1978, was before
Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Assistant City Manager advised that he was informed by the School Administration
that the Washington Heights School has not been declared surplus to school needs and thus, has
not been relinquished to the city.
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager and the School
Administration for joint reply. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-PLAh"NING~GRANTS: A communication from Mr. Russell R. Henley,
Executive Director, City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, requesting Council's
concurrence in establishing a system for the Riverdale Conservation Project which permits grants
restricted to a maximum of $6,500.00 for any one case for those unable to make payments on any
additional obligations, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS-BRIDGES: A communication from Mr. J. P. Mills, Jr., P. E., transmitting
a Resolution adopted by the State Highway and Transportation Commission on February 16, 1978,
naming the road known as the Southwest Expressway, from Elm Avenue to its terminus, the Roy L.
Webber Highway, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the co~nunication be received and filed with a note of appreciation
to the City of Roanoke representatives to the 1978 Session of the General Assembly. The motion
was seconded by Mrs. Bowies and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: A communication from Dr. J. Carl
Poindexter in connection with the pending water and sewer contract between the City of Roanoke
and Roanoke County, transmitting a suggested formula in which the sewer serfs would acquiesce
and therefore put an end to the pending litigation, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City ~lerk's Office.)
It was pointed out that the matters contained in Dr. Poindexter's letter have all been
considered by the city and many are still under active consideration; whereupon, Mr. Taubman
moved that Dr. Poindexter be informed of the appreciation of Council for his continued interest
in the matter and that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and unanimously adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. James M. Turner,
Jr., Attorney, representing the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, requesting
that that certain alley extending in a northerly direction from its intersection with Rutherford
Avenue through Block 2, Northside Addition, be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before
Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment of viewers:
(#24041) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any three of
whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority to permanently vacate, discontinue and close that certain alleyway extending
in a northerly direction from its intersection with Rutherford Avenue through Block 2 according
to the Map of the Northside Addition, more particularly described hereinafter, and referring the
proposal to the City Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
Hr. Taubman moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and reco~endation to Council. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove and unanimously
adopted,
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Martin R. Willis, Attorney, representing
Blue Stone Block, Incorporated, B. J. and Blanche J. Mason, and Rockydale Quarries Corporation,
requesting that Tuck Street between Wallace Avenue and OranEe Avenue, the portion of Purcell
Avenue between Tuck Street and Walton Street, the portion of that certain alleyway between Tuck
Street and Light Street, and the portion of that certain alleyway between Tuck Street and Walton
Street, be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Taubmaa offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment of viewers:
(#24042) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any three of
whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of BLUE STONE BLOCK, INC., ROCKYDALE
QUARRIES CORPORATION, and E. J. and BLAltCHE J. MASON, permanently to close and vacate Tuck
Street between Wallace Avenue and Orange Avenue, the portion of Purcell Avenue between Tuck
Street and Walton Street, the portion of that certain alleyway between Tuck Street and Light
Street, and the portion of that certain alleyway between Tuck Street and Walton Street, as shown
on the plat map attached to the application for said closing; and referring the proposal to the
City Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
Mr. Taubman moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
PLANNING-GRANTS: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Tuesday, February
21, 1978, having requested that the City Manager submit a report and recommendation in regard to
inclusion of properties on the south side of Rutherford Avenue, N. W., in the 1978-79 Community
Development Block Grant, the City Manager presented a verbal report advising that on Thursday,
March 2, 1978, he met with approximately 60 citizens of the Gainsboro area to discuss the Community
Development Block Grant Program and at that meeting he indicated if they felt inclusion of the
south side of Rutherford Avenue would more completely meet the long term needs of the Gainsboro
area and if they voted to that extent, he would make that recommendation to Council. He noted
that a vote of 14 - 12 was taken to recommend to Council Options B and C as previously presented
and therefore his recommendation remains the same, with the endorsement of the PAC Committee.
Mr. Taubman offered the following Resolution authorizing the filing of the grant
application:
(#24043) A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of an application with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a current grant of Federal funds to permit
implementing, continuing and carrying out a Community Development Block Grant Program.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
BUDGET-CITY MANAGER-CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with the administrative organization of the city, making certain proposals and recommendi
that a second position of Assistant City Manager be established effective March 1, 1978, and
that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard advised that he had certain confidential questions relating to personnel that
he would like to have discussed in Executive Session and moved that Council meet in Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(For further action on the report, see page 212. )
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with the request of Mill Mountain Zoo, Incorporated, for a grant in an amount approximately
equal to the utility and admission taxes paid by the Zoo facilities and, that the city provide
for repair of observation deck and tower extending over the railroad track.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance providing for certain budgetary adjustments:
(#24044) AN ORDINANCE to ~mend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full taxt of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr, Taub~an
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... ?.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-PLANNING-GRANTS-PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted
a written report in connection with a request of the Virginia Department of Highways and Traneportat
for Change Order No. 2 for the Hershberger Road Storm Drain Project, EDA Project No. 01-51-
26601, which would authorize additional drainage improvements to be tied to the project and
advising that the additional improvements would benefit the city and city residents by reducing
the existing ditch line surface water flow which currently flows across a city street and causes
flooding problems for a citizen on Oakland Boulevard, N. E., that the total cost of the change
order will be $14,155.00 and the state has agreed to reimburse the city for 100 per cent of the
costs of the additional items.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance providing for certain budgetary adjustments:
(#24045) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Approt
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing issuance of the
change order:
(#24046) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to issue Change Order No. 2 to the
City's contract with Lanford Brothers Company, Incorporated, dated November 1, 1977, for continua-
tion of the Hershberger Road storm drain, authorized by Ordinance No. 23886; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with a letter agreement with the Norfolk and Western Railway Company relating to the construction
of the Downtown-Norfolk Avenue sanitary sewer interceptor replacement project, advising that
construction of the pipeline facility upon railway property requires execution of a formal
license agreement between the railway and the city, that the Railway's Board of Directors must
approve the license agreement before it becomes binding as it shall continue indefinitely, that
the license agreement cannot be executed at this time because the city is negotiating with the
railway concerning the amount and frequency of compensation for the occupation of their right of
way, that the city has requested, in order to meet the requirements of the Environmental Pro-
tection Agency, a letter granting "advance" permission to proceed with the project, subject to
the necessary approvals and execution of the formal license agreement and to specifically provide
for payment to the Railway Company of a sum not to exceed $2,500 annually for the use and occupancy
of the land, and recommending that Council adopt a measure authorizing the City Manager to
execute the N & W letter agreement with the form of agreement being subject to approval of the
City Attorney.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the city's execution
of the agreement:
(#24047) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City's execution of an agreement with Norfolk
and Western Railway Company incidental to the construction of the Downtown-Norfolk Avenue Sanitary
Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
Mr. Grove offered the followinS emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of Preston
Carroll Company, Incorporated, for construction of the Downtown-Norfolk Avenue Sanitary Sewer
Interceptor Replacement, in accordance with the city's plans and specifications therefor, upon
certain terms and conditions, for a lump sum of $1,775~824.00:
(#24048) AN ORDINANCE acceptin~ the proposal of Preston Carroll Company, Inc., for
construction of the Downtown-Norfolk Avenue Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Replacement, EPA Project
No. C-510-510-01, in accordance with the City's plans and specifications therefor, upon certain
terms and conditions, and conditionally awarding a contract therefor; authorizing the proper
City officials to execute the requisite contract for such construction upon receipt of approval
thereof by the requisite State and Federal agencies; providing for rejection of other bids; and
providing for an emersency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AUDIT CO~ITTEE: The Audit Committee submitted minutes of its meeting held on Tuesday,
February 21, 1978.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard, Chairman of the Audit Committee, called specific attention to a request of
the School Board for general authorization for School Board audits by the Municipal Auditor,
advising that it was the sense of the Committee that it would be appropriate for the Municipal
Auditor to provide additional audit services to the School Board and the Com~aittee asked Mr.
Eavey to obtain clarification as to the expected scope and extent of these audits from the
School Board.
Mr. Hubard moved that the minutes be received and filed and concurred in by Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Thomas, Chairman of the Water Resources Committee, presented a
report of the Committee in connection with the O. C. Thomas water system in Roanoke County,
recomm~ending that Council authorize the City Manager to call a special meeting with representatives
from the city administration, customers of the O. C. Thomas water system, Mr. Edward Natt,
Mr. O. C. Thomas, representatives of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, representatives of
the county administration and a representative of the Virginia State Health Department Regional
Office in an effort to resolve the financial problem with the water system.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report of the Committee. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
PENSIONS: Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Trustees, Employees'
Retirement System, presented a report of the Board, requesting that certain provisions of Chapter
1, Title III, Pensions and Retirement, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, be
amended to provide for the clarification of and in certain instances the granting of prior
service to various members of the Employees' Retirement System.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance amending the City Code pursuant
to the request of the Board of Trustees:
(#24049) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 1, General Provisions, of
Title III, Pensions and Retirement, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended,
by adding a new subsection to be numbered (7) to Section 3, Membership, so as to establish
certain time limits for filing membership elections by employees for whom membership in the
Employees' Retirement System is optional; to amend and reordain subsection (6) of Section 4,
Creditable service, of Chapter 1, General Provisions, of Title III, Pensions and Retirement, of
the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, deleting the requirement that certain employees
either have left their contributions in the System or pay into the System in order to qualify
for certain prior service; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
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LIBRARIES: A committee appointed to tabulate bids received for a ne~ roof over the
second floor of the Hain Library Building submitted a written report reco~aending that the
alternate bid of Leonard Smith Company includin~ the five-year service warranty, in the total
amount of $7,460.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved Chat Council concur in the report of the cozmittee and offered the
followin~ emergency Ordinance:
(#24050) AN ORDINANCE accepting an alternate bid made for a new roof on the Hain
Library building, authorizing the proper city officials to execute the requisite contract therefor,
and providin~ for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
BUDGET-HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Council having previously deferred
action on a report of the Human Resources Committee seeking policy guidance for agencies to be
considered apart from HRC and the funding ceiling for 1978-79, the matter was again before the
body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#24051) A RESOLUTION expressing the intention of this Council to fund Human Resources
agencies at the current level of 20% of the City's Revenue Sharfng funds for Fiscal Year 1978-1979,
the foregoing amount being tentatively ascertained to be $495,000; that the foregoing amount
would be utilized to support the same agencies currently considered as qualified for Human Resources
funds except Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and WBRA-TV; and that Mental Health Services be removed
from the list of H,,mmn Resources agencies qualified for funding for the Fiscal Year 1979-1980.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--7
NAYS: None ................................................ --- .......................... 0
Council having also deferred action on a request of the Mental Health Services Board of
Directors that $190,475.00 be allocated for continuation of Mental Health Services in the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1978, the matter was again before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the request be referred to 1978-79 budget study. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24025 rezouing property located at the southwest corner of
Hershberger Road and Grandview Avenue, N. W., as shown on "Hershberger Map", and identified as
Parcel "C" on said map, Official Tax No. 2270226, from RS-3, Single-Family Residential District,
and RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, having previously
been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its second reading and
final adoption:
(#24025) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2 of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 227, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 5.
NAYS: Council member Bowles ................................................... 1.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber)
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24026 rezoning approximately seven acres of land located in the
City of Roanoke, approximately 770 feet north of U. S. Route 220 adjacent to the easterly right
of way line of the Southwest Expreasway, also known as Route 220, and lyin~ between Tovnside
Subdivision and Roberts Road, S. W., Official Tax No. 5500116, frms RG-1, General Residential
District, to C-2, General Coa~ercial District, having previously been before the Council for its
first readin$, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body,
Hr. Garland offering the followinS for its second readins and final adoption:
(#24026) A~ ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2 of the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 550, Sectional 1976 Zone Hap, City of Roanoke,
tn relation to ionil~.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber)
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24027 rezoning approximately 3.77 acres of land located in the
City of Roanoke, adjacent to the easterly right of way llne of the Southwest Expressway, also
known as Route 220, and at the western end of Townside Road, S. W., extended, Official Tax No.
5490307, from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading
and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Garland offered the Ordinance for its second reading
and final adoption.
In this connection, the Chairman of the City Planning Commission appeared before Council
and stated that there are two points which concern him; the first being the Planning Commission's
apparent lack of ability to convey their concern to Council regarding this rezoning request; and
the second being the Planning Commission's concern that the request does not fall in the best
interest of the City of Roanoke. Relative to the first point, he stated that he appreciates
the support received from the Council, that he feels there is a good working relationship between
the two bodies, that the Planning Commission realizes the advisory capacity they are in and,
as a planning body, they sometimes see things differently than Council; but on other occasions
when there has been a difference of opinion, the Council has seen fit to send the matter back to
the Planning Commission for additional study, and in this particular zoning request, this was not
the result; therefore, Mr. Bradshaw said he felt justified in coming to Council to ask if there
is a difference in policy that he has not been made aware of. He further noted in respect to the
second matter that he would be pleased to expound further on the Planning Com~ission's reasons in
recommending that the request be denied. He stated that the tract has been residential in nature
since 1970, and has been used as a restaurant and television studio and the petitioners understood
that the building could continue to be used as a restaurant under the grandfather clause; that
changing the designation to C-2 will permit any use that is allowed in a C-2 area, including pool
halls and massage parlors, and, in addition, the whole area could be free to be used for signs
along the forthcoming expressway. Mr. Bradshaw stated that he feels this is not a good use for
this particular land, advising that if it remains RG-1, there is a good possibility that the
land directly above it will be developed as an apartment complex, and if it goes to C-2, there
might be less suitability of the land for use as an apartment house.
In response to questions from Council members, Mr. Bradshaw noted that RG-1 would allow
high density residential use, that this land came into the city with a residential designation
from the county, and the zoning has not been changed. He further stated that it was under the
grandfather clause when it was annexed, and it was the Planning Commission's impression that it
could continue to be used as it has been used in the past (as a restaurant), which is what the
petitioner wants to utilize it for. Mr. Bradshaw stated that the Planning Commlssion felt very
strongly about this matter and they would like to have it referred back to them for reconsideration
Mr. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before
Council and noted that the Ordinance is on its second reading and there has been no change in
the property or any of the issues since the first reading. He said he could see no logical reason
to send the request back to the City Planning Commission since there are no additional facts to
be considered.
After a discussion of the request, Mr. Grove offered a substitute motion that the matter
be referred back to the City Planning Commission for reconsideration and report to Council prior
to voting on the second reading of Ordinance No. 24027. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Hubard moved that the remarks of Mr. Bradshaw be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24028 rezoning property located at 5034, 5038 and 5042 Hearthstone
Road, N. W., described as Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 6, Airlee Court, Official Tax Nos. 2190507,
2190508 and 2190509, from RS-3, Single-Family Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial
District, and property located at 1116 Maitland Avenue, N. W., described as Lots 10, 11 and 12,
Block 6, Airlee Court, Official Tax No. 2190510, from C-I, Office and Institutional District, to
C-2, General Commercial District, having previously been before the Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Garland offering
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24028) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 219, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
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Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wa~ seconded by Hr. Grove
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubm~n, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None .......
(Mrs. Bowles was out of the Council Chamber)
STP. gETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24029 vacating, discontinuing and closing a certain
portion of Campbell Avenue, S. E., located east of 18th Street, and extending to the westerly
side of an alley 15 feet in width which extends along the westerly boundary of Fallon Park~
having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#24029) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a certain portion
of Campbell Avenue, S. E., between the easterly line of 18th Street, S. E., and the westerly side
of an alley 15 feet in width which extends along the westerly boundary of Fallon Park, abutted on
the north by Lot 1, Section 5, McDonald Addition, Official City Tax No. 4210814, and on the south
by Section 6, McDonald Addition, Official City Tax No. 4212401, as is more particularly described
hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Thomas were out of the Council Chamber)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24030 providing for the permanent vacating, discontinui
and closing of a certain alleyway approximately ten feet in width, being parallel to Garden City
Boulevard and Melcher Street, S. E., extending from the southerly side of Danforth Avenue to the
northerly side of Carico Avenue, S. E., having previously been before the Council for its first
reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Hubard offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24030) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a certain alleyway,
approximately 10 feet in width, being parallel to Garden City Boulevard, S. E., and Melcher
Street, S. E., extending from the southerly side of Danforth Avenue, S. E., to the northerly side
of Carico Avenue, S. E., as is more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Thomas were out of the Council Chamber)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24031 providing for the permanent vacating, discontinu-
ing and closing of two alleys within Block 6, according to the survey for Runnymede Corporation,
Incorporated, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted
on its first reading and laid over, wes again before the body, Mr. Taubman offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24031) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing two alleys
within Block 6 according to the survey for Runnymede Corporation, Inc.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, and Mayor Taylor ......... 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Thomas were out of the Council Chamber)
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure authorizing issuance of Change Order No. 4 to the city's contract
with Blanc and W~ite Construction Company for construction of the Norwich Community Center,
to reconstruct the outside walls of the structure with a 12" wall instead of a 6" wall, to replace
or repair the gas space heater and piping, basketball backstop, goal and doors, Mr. Grove offered
the following emergency Ordinance transferring $12,800.00 from Management & Programs Development
to Norwich Community Center under Section #6846, "Community Development Block Grant", of the
1977-78 Grant Program Account:
(#24052) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
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209
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded, by. Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the follovinS vote:
AYES: Council members Bowies, Garland, Grove, Mubard, Taubman, and ~ayor Ta~lor ...... 6.
(Mr. ~llomas was out of the Council Chamber)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the issuance of the
change order:
(#24053) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Change Order No. 4 to the City's
contract dated June 30, 1977, with Blanc and White Construction Company authorized by Ordinance
No. 23690~ for construction of the No~wich Community Center, by providing for certain additional
work to be performed; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber)
COUNCIL: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure establishing policy with reference to the preparation of the calendar of business to be
deliberated by the Council of the City of Roanoke at its regular sessions, providing for closing
of the docket for the calendar on Wednesday at 5:00 p.m., and that the public be advised that all
requests for hearings before Council and all communications to Council shall be in writing and in
the City Clerk's Office prior to 5:00 p.m., on the Wednesday prior to the meeting at which con
tion is desired, Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#24054) A RESOLUTION establishing policy with reference to the preparation of the
calendar of business to be deliberated by the Council of the City of Roanoke at its regular
sessions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. Ii.~ motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Thomas abstained from voting)
SCHOOLS-ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure providing for the city's acquisition of Lot 13, Block 35, Map of
Crystal Spring Land Company, Official Tax No. 1061308, located at 2625 Crystal Spring Avenue,
S. W., from Lee T. Lawson and J. Wysor Smith, Jr., for the purchase price of $37,500.00, and as
recommended by the Roanoke City School Board, Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24055) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of Lot 13, Block 35, Map of
Crystal Spring Land Company, bearing Official Tax No. 1061308, in the City of Roanoke, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-EASEMENTS-SPECIAL PERMITS: Mr. Thomas moved that the following
Ordinance authorizing a grant to The Church of God in Virginia of a certain sanitary sewer easement
across certain property of the city, upon certain terms and conditions, be placed upon its first
reading:
(#24056) AN ORDINANCE authorizing a grant to The Church of God in Virginia of a certain
sanitary sewer easement across certain property of the City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure accepting the proposal of J, P, Turner & Brothers, Incorporated, for
construction of the Windsor Avenue and Edgevood Street, S. W., Storm Drain Project, upon certain
terms and conditions, for the total sum of $27,484.00, he presented same; vhereupon, Hr. Thomas
offered the follovlng emergency Ordinance:
(#24057) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of a ney storm drain knovn as the
Windsor-Edgewood Storm Drain Project in the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting
a certain bid made to the City; rejecting a certain other bid; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr, Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion vas seconded by Mr, Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:.
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...... 7.
BUDGET: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Tuesday, February 21, 1978,
having informally approved certain appropriations and/or transfers within the 1977-78 budget, and
instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure incorporating same, Mr. Taubman offered
the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1977-78
budget:
(#24058) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriatio~
Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Council having previously been advised by the Director of Finance of
the receipt of ~95,380 in anti-recession funds and that he would like to present an Ordinance to
the Council appropriating this amount toward the deferred teachers' salaries, Mr. Hubard offered
the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24059) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance.
and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
BUDGET-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Tuesday,
February 21, 1978, having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure providing
for an increase of $500.00 in Petty Cash funds and $100.00 in Change Funds in the Office of
Billings and Collections, Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24060) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
BUDGET-POST OFFICE-CITY GOVERiqMENT: Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance
transferring funds from certain Capital Project accounts to Purchase Post Office Building of the
1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24061) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977~78 Capital
Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
BUDGET-POST OFFICE-CITY GOVERI~4E~T: Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance
transferring certain funds from Salaries and Wages, V.S.R.S. Contributions, Sheriff, Public
Assistance, Food Stamp Authorization and Juvenile Detention Home to the Capital Projects Fund of
the 1977-78 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24062) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion vas seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor -- - ~ 7.
NAYS: None .........
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
YOUTH COMMISSION: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy
on the Youth Commission created by the resignation of Mr. Charles S. Perkins, Jr., for a term endin
April 30, 1979, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Mr. Lindsey T. Johnson.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Johnson was elected as a member of the Youth
Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Charles S. Perkins, Jr., resigned, ending April 30,
1979, by the following vote:
FOR MR. JOHNSON: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................ 7.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the two year
terms of Mrs. Margaret S. Whittaker and Messrs. Vincent N. Clinevell and Earl B. Pullen as members
of the Housing and Hygiene Board expired on January 31, 1978, that Messrs. Clinevell and Pullen
have declined to serve another term and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Margaret S. Whittaker.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Whittaker was reelected as a member of the
Housing and ~ygiene Board for a term of two years ending January 31, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. WHITTAKER: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...................................... 7.
The Mayor assigned the vacancies created by the resignations of Messrs. Clinevell and
Pullen to Council members Grove and Hubard for the purpose of finding replacements.
PENSIONS: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy on the
Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, created by the resignation of Mr. Fred W. Weaver
for a term ending June 30, 1980.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter
relating to the above vacancy. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
BUILDINGS: The Ymyor called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy on the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, created by the resignation of Mr. Frank Hamer
for a term ending September 30, 1978; whereupon, he requested that Mr. Taubman be responsible for
finding a replacement.
PLANNING: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy on the
City Planning Commission created by the resignation of Mr. James E. Carpenter for a term ending
December 31, 1980; whereupon, he requested that Mrs. Bowles be responsible for finding a replacemen
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
PARKING GARAGE-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Earlier in the meeting bids were opened and referred
to a committee for tabulation, report and recommendation in connection with the widening of
Church Avenue, S. W., by one lane from First Street, S. W., to Second Street, S. W., the co~ittee
submitted a written report recommending that the bid of Cooperative Construction Company, Incorpora
in the amount of $11,975.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the con~nittee. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of Cooperati~
Construction Company, Incorporated:
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(~24063) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain bid and awardin/ a contract for the widening
of Church Avenue, S. W., by one lane from First Street, S. W., to Second Street, S. W., upon
certain terms and conditions; rejecting certain other bids mnde to the City; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion vas seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
At 4:10 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 6:05 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all members of
Council present.
CITY MANAGER-CITY EMPLOYEES: Earlier in the meeting Council referred to Executive
Session a report of the City Manager in connection with the administrative organization of the
city, making certain proposals and recomending that a second position of Assistant City Manager
be established effective March 1, 1978, and that funds be appropriated therefor, the City Manager
advised that he had discussed the matter in detail with the Council and it would seem appropriate
to take the request under advisement until 1978-79 budget study at which time the Council will
have had an opportunity to study the request more thoroughly.
Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to 1978-79 budget study. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
At 6:10 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MI//'IING,
Honday, March 6, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meetin~ in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, March 6, 1978, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ..............
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam N. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M, Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs, Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Robinson H. McAden,
Pastor, Cave Spring United Methodist Church.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
TRAFFIC-STATE HIGHWAYS-BRIDGES: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for
widening of Hunter Memorial Viaduct, Project No. 5259-E, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., on Monday, March 6, 1978, and to be opened before the Council at 2
p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids;
and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed
with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Wiley N. Jackson Company -
Bennett Construction Company, Incorporated -
H. & S. Construction Company -
Lanford Brothers Company, Incorporated -
$ 129,300.00
133,990.00
135,240.16
142,900.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and reco~endation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and Thomas
F. Brady as members of the committee.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-ROA/qOKE VALLEY CHAMBER OF CO~9{ERCE: Mr. John A. Kelley, Manager,
Civics Department, Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, appeared before Council and presented the
Mayor with a check in the amount of $5,000 representing profits from the Roanoke Valley Chamber
of Commerce Annual Sandlot Football Benefit Game.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: A communication from Mrs. Jennifer
J. Sibley, Deputy Clerk of the Board of County Supervisors, transmitting copy of Resolution No.
2003 adopted by the Board of County Supervisors at its meeting on February 28, 1978, inviting
Council to a joint dinner meeting to discuss the proposed water and sewer contract on March 8,
1978, at 6:30 p.m., at the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the Mayor, certain members of Council, and certain members of
the City administration be requested to represent the City of Roanoke at the dinner meeting.
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
The
BUDGET-COMPENSATION BOARD: A communication from the Compensation Board in connection
with the budget requests of the Constitutional Officers for fiscal year 1978-79, requesting an
expression of city policy concerning salary increases and recommendations regarding said budget
requests, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Council expressed the preference that city employees and employees in the Constitutional
Offices should receive the same cost of living increase; whereupon, Mr. Taubman moved that the
communication be referred to the City Manager to advise the Compensation Board as to the position
of Council in regard to pay increases for employees in the Constitutional Offices and that the
communication also be referred to 1978-79 budget study. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-GRANTS-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report in
with Law Enforcement Grant No. 78-A4273, Police Planning and Analysis Unit, in the total amount
of $16,651.00, and recommending certain appropriations and transfers within the 1977-78 Grant
Programs Fund and the General Fund.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk~s Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance amending certain sections of the
1977-78 General Fund and Grant Programs Fund:
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(#~4064) .Mi OP. DINANCE to amend and reordatn certain sections of the Appropriation
Ordinance, and providtn~ for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution authorizing acceptance of the grant and
authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action' Grant
A~ards" with DJCP:
(#24065) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No. 78-A4273
made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime Prevention and authorizing
the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with
DJCP for an action grant of Federal funds for the initial training of a planning and analysis
unit in the Police Department.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
BUDGET-JAIL-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authoriza-
tion to execute appropriate acceptance forms for Grant No. 78-A4400, Sheriff's Classification
Program, to provide a program of classification for inmates in the Roanoke City Jail, and that
funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance amending certain sections of the
1977-78 General Fund and Grant Programs Fund:
(#24066) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr, Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the grant and
authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant
Awards" with DJCP:
(#24067) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No. 77-A4400
made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime Prevention and authorizing
the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with
DJCP for an action grant of Federal funds for the purpose of providing a classification program
in the Roanoke City Jail.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
BUDGET-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting that an additional
$5,000 be appropriated to purchase fuel oil for airport heating requirements for the remainder of
the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance appropriating $5,000.00 to Fuel Oil under Section #2004, "Operating Expenses", of the
1977-78 Airport Fund:
(#24068) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain section #2004 of the 1977-78
Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr, Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---
NAYS: None
BUDGET-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-PLANNING-GRA~TS: The City Hanager submitted a written
report requestint authorization to transfer $150,000.00 to begin implementation of the acquisition
program for the Deanwood Road Project under the Co~,uity Development Block Grant Program.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $150,000.00 from
Deanwood Storm Drainage to Deamwood Road Project under Section #356846, "Community Development
Block Grant Program" of the 1977-78 Grant Program Fund:
(#24069) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................. i ................................................ 0.
PLANNING: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with U. S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development technical assistance for neighborhood revitalization, requesting
concurrence in the acceptance of the services of Mr. B. Clifton Reardon of H.U.D. for a period of
six months.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr,
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting the
iinancial report for the School Board for the month of January, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COI~tITTEES:
SALE OF PROPERTY: The Water Resources Committee submitted a written report recommending
sale of city-owned property located on the corner of Garden City Boulevard and Danforth Avenue,
S. E., Official Tax No. 4390317, to Colonial-Dominion, Incorporated, for the sum of $4,025.00,
the purchaser to bear full costs in transfer of title.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(#24070) AN ORDINANCE providing for the sale and conveyance of a parcel of land located
at the intersection of Garden City Boulevard, S. E., and Danforth Avenue, S. E., on the westerly
side of Garden City Boulevard and the southerly side of Danforth Avenue, and bearing Official Tax
No. 4390317.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor - 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
UNFINISNEn BUSINESS:
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk presented a list of pending items from July 19, 1976,
through February 27, 1978.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
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SEWERS AND STOP. H DRAINS-EASIR4ENTS: Ordinance No. 24056 authorizing a grant to The
Church of God in Virginia of a certain sanitary sewer easement across certain property of the
city, upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been before the Council for its first
reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Hubard offering the followin~ for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24056) Al/ ORDINANCE authorizing a grant to The Church of God in Virginia of a certain
sanitary sewer easement across certain property of the City, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor .......
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: Mr. Hubard presented a com~unication requesting that Council meet in Executive
Session to discuss two matters of litigation.
The City Manager requested that Council also meet in Executive Session to discuss a
personnel matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the requests for an Executive Session. The
motion was seconded By Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy
on the Housing and Hygiene Board created by the resignation of Mr. N. Vincent Clinevell for a
term of two years ending January 31, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Nubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. J. D. Jamison.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Jamison was elected as a member of the Housing
and Hygiene Board for a term of two years ending January 31, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. JAMISON: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......................................... 7.
PENSIONS: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy on the
Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, created by the resignation of Mr. Fred W. Weaver
for a term ending June 30, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. James P. Beatty.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Beatty was elected as a member of the Board of
Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Weaver ending June
30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. BEATTY: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........................................ 7.
REGIONAL JAIL: The Mayor advised that the four year term of Dr. Noel C. Taylor as a
City of Roanoke representative to the Roanoke Valley Corrections Board expired on February 12,
1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Dr. Noel C. Taylor.
There being no further nominations, Dr. Taylor was reelected as a City of Roanoke
representative to the Roanoke Valley Corrections Board for a term of four years ending February
12, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR DR. TAYLOR: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman
and Thomas ................................................................................. 6.
(Mayor Taylor abstained from voting)
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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Hr, Grove offered e substitute motion that the matter be referred back to the City
Hanager for reconsideration and report in regard to establishing a norm. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Taubman and lost by the followin~ vote:
AYES: Council members Grove and Taubman ...................... 2.
NAYS: Council members Garland, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 3.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent) (Hr. Hubard abstained from voting because of a personal relationshi
with one of the proponents)
Ordinance No. 24071 on its first reading was then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 4.
NAYS: Council member Grove ......................
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Hubard abstained from voting because of a personal
relationship with one of the proponents)
Mr. Taubman said that Council should be willing to look at any service rendered by the
city and at the cost to the taxpayers, and moved that the matter of differential costs to supply
water service be referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation as to whether
or not there should be differentials. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
Council having previously received a report from the City Attorney addressing the
legal validity of the additional charge, and a joint report from the City Attorney, Director of
Finance and Assistant City Manager recommending that the city's existing policy of charging a
higher rate for water pumped four times should continue in effect, Mr. Thomas moved that the
reports be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER-COUNCIL-TAXES: A communication from Mr. James G. Harvey, II, on
behalf of Concerned Property Owners and Taxpayers of Roanoke, requesting a waiver of rental fees
and operating costs for use of the Civic Center Auditorium on April 13, 1978, for a mass meeting
of all citizens of Roanoke for presentation of candidates for the Councilmanic election in May,
was before Council.
(For full text, see comm~nic~iom on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman said that city facilities that are open for use by all citizens free of
charge or for charge are approached just on that basis, that if a facility is free to all citizens,
it should be free to those who wish to use it for whatever purpose, but if there is a charge,
then the charge should be incurred and willingly paid by those who wish to use such facility.
He noted that last year the city was approached by a political party for use of the Civic Center
and a waiver of the fees and one of the guests was the President of the United States, that the
request was denied, and we should do no less for the President than for others who request the
same privilege, and with that in mind, he moved that the communication be received and filed.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
BUDGET-CITY E~fPLOYEES-FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Don R. Dixon, Firefighter, appeared before
Council and read a prepared statement recommending that Council consider no less than a $50.00
per pay period increase for all city employees for the fiscal year 1978-79.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Mr. Dixon's statement be referred to 1978-79 budget study.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas.
Mr. Thomas noted that Mr. Dixon's statement contained remarks to the effect that in
the 1977-78 fiscal year budget, funds were included to purchase protective clothing for fire
personnel, that one-half of their clothing allowance was taken away in July of 1977, but they
have not received any of the protective clothing; whereupon, the Assistant City Manager advised
that the City Manager recommended in the 1977-78 budget that the city furnish at some point all
clothing for the Fire Department, that the first phase was instituted in this budget year which
provided for all of the protective clothing and, in return, where firefighters were getting a
clothing allowance in order to purchase their equipment, the clothing allowance would initially
be reduced by one-half in this year and next year, and at such time as funds were budgeted for
the remainder of the clothing, the clothing allowance would be deleted entirely and all uniforms
would be furnished in the same manner as they are in the Police Department where there is no
clothing allowance.
Mr. Thomas asked that the motion be amended with the addition that an explanation of
what transpired be appended to the City Manager's report in order that Council will be in a
position to deal with the matter at budget study. The amendment to the motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted.
The motion, as amended, was then adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. William J. Creech, Jr., Attorney, representi~
Colonial American National Bank, requesting that a portion of that alleyway running between
Campbell Avenue and Kirk Avenue, S. E., be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the follo~ing Resolution appointing viewers in connection with the
application:
(#24072) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five (5) persons, any three of
whom~ay act, as viewers in connection with the application of Colonial American National Bank
to permanently vacate, discontinue and close a portion of that certain alleyway running between
Campbell Avenue, S. E., and Kirk Avenue, S. E., which alley portion is more particularly described
hereinafter; and referring the proposal to the City Planning Comaission for study and recommendatior
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted by the followin~ vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Hayor Taylor ............. 5.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
(Vice-Hayor Bo~les was absent) (Mr. Thomas abstained from voting)
Mr. Hubard moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted,
Mr. Thomas not voting.
In this connection, the Water Resources Committee submitted a written report recommending
that said portion of the alley be closed, that a Fee Simple title be conveyed to Colonial American
National Bank with title to the area reverting to the city upon removal of the present structure,
and that the Bank pay the appraised value of $800.00 for said portion of alley and bear the
legal and other costs involved.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24073) AN ORDINANCE providing for the sale and conveyance of a parcel of land
situate in this City being a portion of that certain alleyway running generally in a southerly
direction between Campbell Avenue, S. E., and Kirk Avenue, S. E.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: mone ........................................................................ 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Thomas abstained from voting)
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-CITY MANAGER: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$7,875.00 be transferred from Contingencies to the City Manager's budget, to provide sufficient
funds for salaries, moving expenses and automobile allowances.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance increasing Personal Services by
$5,250.00, increasing Other Services and Charges by $2,500.00, and increasing Allowances by
$125.00 under Section #0201, "City Manager"; and decreasing Contingency Reserve by $7,875.00
under Section #1880, "Contingencies", of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24074) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
appropriations to certain accounts in the Department of Human Services, Social Services budget,
due to the increased number of children in the category of Foster Care and increased cases in the
category of WIN - Day Care.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance increasing Foster Care by $10,000.0
increasing W.I.N. - Day Care by $10,000.00 under Section #1880, "Contingencies"; and increasing
Public Assistance by $14,000.00 under Section #0106, "Grant - In - Aid Commonwealth", of the
1977-78 budget:
(#24075) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
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Hr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ....... 6.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$15,000.00 be transferred from Contingencies to the Snow and Ice Removal Personal Services Account,
in order to insure continuation of snow and ice removal operations for the remainder of this
fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the followinE emergency Ordinance transferring $15,000.00 from Contin-
gency Reserve under Section ~1880, "Contingencies," to Personal Services under Section #1675,
"Snow Removal", of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24076) Alt ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None - ~ ~ O.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-TREASURER: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with a
request of the Treasurer for transfer of $4,000.00 from his Extra Help account, advising that the
transfer has been accomplished administratively since it was at sub-object code level.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council receive and file and concur in the report. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting that the
portion of Ranch Road, N. W., extending northward from the north right-of-way limits of Lewiston
Road, N. W., to its terminus at the Ranch Road cul-de-sac be vacated, discontinued and closed.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the necessary legal documents. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
FLOODS-HURRICANES: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that Council
is invited to attend a presentation of the Flood Plain Management Study Planning Report on the
Roanoke River prepared by the Corps of Engineers, to be held at 2:00 p.m., on Tuesday, March 21,
1978, at the Salem-Roanoke Valley Civic Center.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY GOVERNMENT-POST OFFICE: The City Attorney submitted a written
report transmitting a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to make aa offer of $500,000.00 for
the Postal Service property at 212 Church Avenue, S. W., and authorizing a good faith deposit of
$50,000.00 to accompany the offer.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#24077) A RESOLUTION authorizing an offer to be made for the City's purchase of the
surplus United States Post Office land and building on Church Avenue, S. W., between Second
Street and Third Street, S. W.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles absent)
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SEWERS AND STOP~4 DRAINS: The City Attorney subm/tted a written report advising that
condemnation proceedings have been settled and the city has acquired necessary easement rights
across property owned by Ruth B. Lemon an~ First National Exchange Bank, Co-Executors and Trustees,
and Arthur F. Hoback, needed for the Fairland Lake sanitary sewer interceptor line.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Grove and adopted.
REGIONAL JAIL: The City Attorney submitted a vritten report advising of the merger of
Tandy Construction Company with McDevitt & Street Company and transm/tting an Ordinance authorizing
future payments on the Jail contract to be made to McDevitt & Street Company.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk% Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24078) AN ORDINANCE expressing the City's recognition of the merger of Tandy Construc-
tion Company into the McDevitt & Street Company, authorizing future payments, pursuant to a
certain contractual agreement, to be made to McDevitt & Street Company, upon certain terms and
conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-RECREATION DEPARTMENT: The Director of Finance submitted a written report
transmitting an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 24052 which was inadvertently presented for
adoption and appropriated the same money for a second time in connection with Change Order No. 4
to the contract with Blane and White Construction Company for construction of the Norwich Community
Center.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24079) AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 24052, adopted February 27, 1978, which
Ordinance emended and reordained certain sections of the 1977-1978 Grant Program Fund; and
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommendin8
that the request of Fred C. and Reba H. Ellis to vacate, discontinue and close a certain portion
of Carver Avenue, N. E., extending from the easterly right of way line of Interstate Route No.
581 in an easterly direction approximately 292 feet, be amended to include a small segment of
alley and be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution directing viewers already appointed to view
the additional alley area:
(#24080) A RESOLUTION directing viewers heretofore appointed, any three of whom may
act, to view an additional alley area within Section 5, Lincoln Court, more specifically described
below.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council hold a public hearing on the amended request at 7:30
p.m., on Monday, April 10, 1978, in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted.
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ZONING: The City Planning Coemission submitted a written report recomending an amendment
to Sections 5.1, 6, 7 and 8 of the Zoning Ordinance by deletion of any reference to "story" under
the clause "Maximum height of structures:," in order to clarify the intention of the height
regulations contained in said Ordinance.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
all necessary legal documents. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taub~an and adopted.
Mr. Hubard further moved that Council bold a public bearing on the proposed amendment
at ?:30 p.m., Monday, April 10, 1978, in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
REPORTS OF COI~ilTTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 24070 providing for the sale and conveyance
of a parcel of land located at the intersection of Garden City Boulevard, S. E., and Danforth
Avenue, S. E., on the westerly side of Garden City Boulevard and the southerly side of Danforth
Avenue, Official Tax No. 4390317, having previously been before the Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24070) AN ORDINANCE providing for the sale and conveyance of a parcel of land located
at the intersection of Garden City Boulevard, S. E., and Danforth Avenue, S. E., on the westerly
side of Garden City Boulevard and the southerly side of Danforth Avenue, and bearing Official Tax
No. 4390317.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUSES: Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution generally approving an extension by
Greater Roanoke Transit Company of a contract with ATE Management and Service Company, Incorporated.
for a twenty-four month period, from amd after March 23, 1978, for management services to be
provided said Company:
(#24081) A RESOLUTION generally approving an extension by Greater Roanoke Transit
Company of a contract for a twenty-four month period, from and after March 23, 1978, for management
services to be provided said Company.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
PENSIONS: The City Clerk reported that Mr. James P. Beatty has qualified as a member
of the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Fred W.
Weaver, resigned, ending June 30, 1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted.
COUNCIL: The City Manager requested that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss
a real estate matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................................
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR HEETING,
Monday, Hatch 27, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, March 27, 1978, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, vith Hayor Noel C, Taylor presidin$.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............. 7.
ABSENT: None ....................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam N. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend George H. Freeman,
Pastor, Woodlawn United Methodist Church.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, March 13, 1978,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Taubman
and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as
recorded.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring the week of March 27 - 31,
1978, as CLEAN UP WEEK in the City of Roanoke and urged all citizens to cooperate with the city
in this very worthwhile campaign for the benefit of all.
(For full text, see Proclnmmtion on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
LEGISLATION: Delegate Ray L. Garland appeared before Council and presented verbal
remarks relative to certain action taken by the 1978 Session of the General Assembly, and also in
regard to state aid to local governments, recommending that Council not file a suit challenging
the state's formula for aid to localities until after the 1979 Session of the General Assembly.
(For full text of remarks, see transcript on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Mr. Garland's remarks be referred to the City Attorney for his
information when he briefs the members of Council in Executive Session as to whether or not it
would be appropriate for Council to consider filing a suit in the federal court. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Mr. Warner N. Dalhouse, Vice Chairman of the Virginia Western Community
College Board, appeared before Council and requested an appropriation of $41,230.00 from the City
of Roanoke for the fiscal year 1978-79 which will be used primarily for site development and
improvement of the parking areas associated with the proposed construction, removal of exterior
architectural barriers for the handicapped, major construction items for the athletic field,
matching funds for a traffic light on Colonial Avenue, S. W., and a greenhouse for the horticultural
curriculum.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the request be referred to 1978-79 budget study for consideration.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY: Mr. Michael D. Mitchell, 5423 Peters Creek Road, N. W.,
appeared before Council and presented a statement and petition signed by approximately 472 persons
pertaining to the action of Mr. Robert F. Rider, Commonwealth's Attorney, in the case of Rosalinda
Z. Myers who was charged with the shooting death of her estranged husband, demanding a trial in
the Myers case to determine if Mrs. Myers is guilty or not guilty, and further demanding that
the Commonwealth's Attorney be reprimanded for his irresponsible handling of the case.
(For full text, see statement and petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Attorney advised the Council that he could find no authority in the Code of
Virginia whereby a City Council or any local governing body could reprimand a Commonwealth's
Attorney or any other Constitutional Officer. He noted that there is a procedure set forth in
the State Code whereby individual citizens, ten per cent in number with respect to those voting
in the last election for the particular office, may petition a Circuit Court, but there is no
authority for petition to a City Council.
Mr. Thomas moved that the statement and petition be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STATE HIGHWAYS: A communication from Delegate C. Richard Cranwell advising of a hearing
scheduled by the Department of Highways and Transportation on preallocation of funds on April 5,
1978, at 10:00 a.m., to be held in the City of Salem, and inquiring if there are any particular
problems the Council would like for him to speak to at the meeting, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Taubman moved that the com~unication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A co~mnication from Mr. Earl B. Pullen tendering his reei
as a member of the Fair Housing Board as of December 1, 1977, was before Council.
(For full text, see co~mnication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the communication be received and filed with appreciation for
past services rendered to the City of Roanoke. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unani-
mously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-TRAFFIC (TOPICS): The City Manager submitted a written report requesting that
$9,000.00 which was included in the current budget for replacement of sirens downtown in connection
with the TOPICS Program, be transferred to the Capital Projects Fund to avoid being carried over
from year to year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $9,000.00 from Capital Outlay under Section #1351, "Emergency Services,"
to Capital Projects Fund under Section #1855, "Transfers to Other Funds", of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24082) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting
that $5,000.00 which was presented by the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce for purchase of
football equipment for the sandlot program, be appropriated to the Parks and Recreation Account
for proper disbursement.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance appropriating $5,000.00 to Materials and Supplies under Section #1375, "Parks and
Recreation", of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24083) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with the replace-
ment of certain heavy-duty truck transmissions, recommending that the offer of Cummins Virginia,
Incorporated, for 16 new Allison automatic transmissions be accepted, and that funds be transferred
therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove said he had a number of questions which should be discussed in Executive
Session because the matter could involve potential litigation and moved that Council meet in
Executive Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a report of the
Bid Committee in connection with the purchase of refuse collection trucks, recommending that the
bids of Fulton White Truck Company, Cavalier Equipment Corporation and First Piedmont Corporation,
in the total amount of $117,219.91, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the reports and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24084) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain vehicular equipment for
use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting certain bids made to the City
for furnishing and delivering said vehicular equipment; rejecting certain bids made to the City;
and providinE for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Nayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ....... O.
(Hr. Grove abstained from voting because of a connection with one of the bidders.)
LEGISLATION: The City Attorney submitted a written report advising that the City's
Charter amendments (House Bill No. 34) were signed by the Governor on March 10, 1978, and have
been effective since that date.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be referred to the City Manager for study, report and
recommendation on those matters pertaining to the administration. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
PENSIONS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report advising of a modification
by the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, of the portfolio guidelines for common
stock investments.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The Director of Finance submitted a statement of expenditures
for public welfare for the month of February, 1978.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the statement be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report reco~end-
lng that the activity field in Wasena Park be named in honor of the late Rex T. Mitchell.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the report be
referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AUDIT COMMITTEE: Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on Monday, March 20,
1978, were before Council.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard called specific attention to a request of the Director of Finance, Assistant
Superintendent of Finance for the Schools, and Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, to prepare a
report regarding duplicated functions by the School Board and the City Finance Department.
Mr. Hubard then moved that the minutes be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-REFUSE COLLECTION: A report of the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management
Board transmitting its 1978-79 fiscal year budget, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Assistant City Manager advised that under the terms of the Regional Landfill Agreement
a proposed yearly budget must be presented to each of the governing bodies which is a party to said
agreement; however, no specific action needs to be taken since the tonnage rate has been worked
into the proposed 1978-79 fiscal year budget.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report and budget be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Attorney submitted a written report advising of an inadvertent
error in Ordinance No. 24071 which was adopted by Council on its first reading on March 13, 1978,
which Ordinance deleted the surcharge for water pumped four times in the Chapel Forest area, noting
that an effective date was omitted and transmitting a revised Ordinance to provide an effective
date of April 6, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
Ordinance No. 24071, havin~ previously been before the Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading, and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Taubman
offering the following, as above amended, for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24071) AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 12750, adopted May 28, 1956, which
established a ne~ schedule of rates for water pumped four times and Part B, of Section 6, Rates and
of Chapter 1, Water Department, of Title III, Water, of the Code of the City of Roanoke
1956), as amended.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: Council member Grove .......................................................... 1.
(Mr. Hubard abstained from voting because of a personal relationship with one of the proponents.)
SALE OF PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 24073 providing for the sale and conveyance of a
parcel of land situate in this city being a portion of that certain alleyway running generally in
a southerly direction between Campbell Avenue, S. E., and Kirk Avenue, S. E., to Colonial American
National Bank, for a consideration of $800.00, having previously been before the Council for its
first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body,
Mr. Garland offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24073) AN ORDINANCE providing for the sale and conveyance of a parcel of land situate
in this city being a portion of that certain alleyway running generally in a southerly direction
between Campbell Avenue, S. E., and Kirk Avenue, S. E.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
· ~AYS: ~one ........................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Thomas abstained from voting)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure expressing appreciation to WBRA-TV for their production of the 30-
minute documentary film on the city's Sewage Treatment Plant, to Alvord, Burdick & Howson and
Pizzagalli Construction Company for their financial contribution to this documentary fi/m, and to
the State Water Control Board for their technical input, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas
offered the following Resolution:
(#24085) A RESOLUTION expressing appreciation to WBRA-TV for their production of the
30-minute documentary film on the City's Sewage Treatment Plant, to Alvord, Burdick & Rowson and
Pizzagalli Construction Company for their financial contribution to this documentary film, and to
the State Water Control Board for their technical input in the production of this documentary.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowies, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
BUDGET-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure transferring $11,500.00 frum Contingency Reserve under Section #1880,
"Contingencies," to Lunacy Com~issions under Section #1850, '~iscellaneous," of the 1977-78
budget, Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24086) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--7
NAYS:
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: Mr. Taubman moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a real
estate matter and a personnel matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the
following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..............................................................................
NAYS: None- .................................................................... O.
COHHITTEES: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there are several
vacancies on various authorities, hoards, com~tssions and com~ittees; whereupon, Hr. Thomas moved
that action on the vacancies he deferred until the regular meeting of Council on Monday, April 10,
1978. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanflnously adopted.
PLANNING: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery has qualified as a
member of the City Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Joseph D. Lawrence,
resigned, ending December 31, 1978.
Mr. Thonms moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Jere D. Jamison has qualified as a
member of the Housing and Hygiene Board for a term of two years ending January 31, 1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 3:05 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, April 3, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in
the Hunicipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, April 3, 1978, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, withHayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council me~bers Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. ~homas and Hayor Noel C. Taylor .......... 7.
ABSENT: None ........................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Hanager; Mr. Sam H. HcGhee, III, Assistant
City Hanager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Kenneth B. Wright,
Pastor, First Baptist Church.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, March 27, 1978,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Grove, seconded by Mr. Garland
and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as
recorded.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclm~ation declaring the week of April 2 - 8
as TRUST WEEK in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the. City Clerk's Office.)
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring Tuesday, April 4, 1978,
as ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE DAY in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ROANOKE LIFE SAVING CREW, INCORPORATED-ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Mr. Billy W. Martin,
Captain of the Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew, Incorporated, appeared before Council and
requested a waiver of all fees for use of the Roanoke Civic Center Coliseum on May 27, 1978, for
the 50th Anniversary celebration. (During the course of discussion, it was noted that the fees
will amount to approximately $1,000.00.) He said that approximately 200 rescue squads in the
State of Virginia have been invited to participate, that an official from the Canadian government
has also been invited to attend the event and there is a possibility that Mr. Julian Wise,
founder of the Roanoke Life Saving Crew, will be a guest on the Today Show. Mr. Martin continued
by stating that the rescue squads save the Roanoke Valley approximately one million dollars
annually and they do not feel that a waiver of the fees for this one day is too much to ask.
The City Manager advised that the matter was previously brought to his attention and
he pointed out that regulations have been established for charitable non-profit organizations
and to grant this request would be opening the door for similar requests. He said if there was
ever an organization that deserved to have the Civic Center fee waived, it is the Life Saving
Crews and particularly given the fact that the concept started in the Roanoke Valley fifty years
ago.
Mr. Garland expressed the opinion that an occasion of this significance deserves
special consideration by the Council in honor of those people who have served the city on a
volunteer basis for the last fifty years; whereupon, he moved that the matter be referred to the
City Manager and the Director of Finance for the purpose of transferring the requested funds
from the Contingency Fund or some other account in the 1977-78 budget in which a surplus is
anticipated. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
RADIO~TELEVISION: A communication from Mr. E. K. Mattern, Executive Vice President,
Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Incorporated, submitting a quarterly progress report covering constructi
of the Roanoke Valley Cablevision System, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-GRANTS-TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No. 78-A4489J, T.A.P. Wilderness Challenge,
in the total amount of $62,925.00, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance appropriating the funds:
(#24087) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hr. Crowe moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................... 0.
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the grant and
authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the Special Conditions for Action Grant
Awards with DJCP:
(#24088) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No. 78-
A4489J made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime Prevention and
authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant
Awards" with DJCP for an action grant of Federal funds for the purpose of establishing a wilderness
program for Roanoke Valley youths.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
CITY ATTORNEY: The City Attorney introduced Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City
Attorney, to the members of Council.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that Council grant the request of Blue Stone Block, Incorporated, E. J. and Blanche J. Mmson,
and Rockydale Quarries Corporation that Tuck Street between Wallace Avenue and Orange Avenue,
the portion of Purcell Avenue between Tuck Street and Walton Street, the portion of that certain
alleyway between Tuck Street and Light Street, and the portion of that certain alleyway between
Tuck Street and Walton Street, be vacated, discontinued and closed.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request at 7:30 p.m., on
Monday, May 8, 1978, in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously
adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that Council grant the request of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority that
that certain alley extending in a northerly direction from its intersection with Rutherford
Avenue through Block 2, Northside Addition, be vacated, discontinued and closed.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request at 7:30 p.m., on
Monday, May 8, 1978, in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk presented a list of items pending from July 19, 1976
through March 27, 1978.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Council having previously instructed
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure naming the activity field in Wasena Park in
honor of the late Rex T. Mitchell, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following
Resolution:
(#24089) A RESOLUTION naming certain areas located within Wasena Park the "REX T.
MITCHELL RECREATIONAL AND ATHLETIC FACILITIES".
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor -7.
NAYS: None 0
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GRANTS-AUDIT CO~dITTEE-LOAI/S: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure adding a ney section to the City Code authorizing the Director of
Finance to temporarily transfer from certain Funds of the City to any of the city's several
other Funds certain monies, which said transferred monies shall later be reimbursed by the
requisite recipient Fund to the Fund from which such monies are so transferred, upon certain
terms and conditions, he presented acme; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24090) Alt ORDINANCE emending Chapter 8.1, Title II, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956), as emended, by the addition of a new section to be numbered and entitled 2.1,
Authority; interfund transfers - temporary, authorizing the Director of Finance to temporarily
transfer from certain Funds of the City to any of the City's several other Funds certain moniea,
which said transferred monies shall later be reimbursed by the requisite Fund to the Fund from
which such monies are so transferred; upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
PLANNED BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM: Vice-Mayor Bowles presented a communication in
connection with the need for a planned beautification program for the City of Roanoke, advising
that the city needs to have stricter enforcement of rules and regulations to help deter vandalism
and destruction of garden and planting areas.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the City Manager be instructed to take whatever steps are
necessary to establish a planned beautification program for the City of Roanoke and include
necessary funds in the budget to implement the program, that Council express to the Roanoke
Council of Garden Clubs and all affiliated clubs its concern regarding vandalism and waste in
the past, its appreciation for the many efforts of the Garden Clubs and assure its support in
the future. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
The City Manager advised of two points. First, there is a limited amount of money in
the budget that will take care of watering. Secondly, in terms of maintenance standards, because
of the difficulty the city administration has had in the past with funds, there has been only one
standard of maintenance and he has asked that four different standards be developed, as follows:
Class I would insure that areas such as Lee Plaza, the Municipal Building and the Post Office
property would be maintained at the highest level; Class II would be those areas such as glmwood
Park; Class III would be large playing fields which require less maintenance; and Class IV would
be wilderness areas such as Mill Mountain which require very little maintenance, but are kept
in a wilderness state.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
COUNCIL: Mr. Taubman moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a real
estate matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
COUNCIL, P~GULAR MI~ETING,
Honday, April 10, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, April 10, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor Noel C.
Taylor presidin~.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bo~les, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................................ 6.
ABSENT: Council member Nicholas F. Taubman ....................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, April 3, 1978,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Grove and
adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring the month of April, 1978
as BARBERSHOP HARMONY MONTH in the City of Roanoke and extended best wishes to the Society for
the Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, Incorporated, for
continued success in promoting barbershop quartet singing in the community.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring the period of April 10 -
22, 1978, as KEEP VIRGINIA BEAUTIFUL WEEKS in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of the Council, the City Clerk set a public hearing
for Monday, April 10, 1978, on the request of Lee Hartman and Sons, Incorporated, and Effie C.
Conner that property located at 3230 Cove Road, N. W., described as Lot 5B, Zoll Map, Official
Tax No. 2560134, be rezoned fram C-I, Office and Institutional District, to C-2, General Conm~ercial
District; and that property containing 0.243 acre and being the rear or northerly 86.10 foot
portion of 1532 Guildhall Avenue, N. W., and the rear or northwesterly portion of Official Tax
No. 2560112, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District,
the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. J. D. Logan, III, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before Council
in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning, Mr. Grove moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24091) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 256, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in
relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
(Council member Taubman was absent)
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of the Council, the City Clerk set a public hearing
for 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 10, 1978, on the request of Hicks-Lipes Auto and Holiday Trailer
Sales, Incorporated, and J. D. Fralin, Executor and Trustee of the Estate of J. H. Fralin, that
property located on the southerly side of the 3000 block of Angell Avenue, N. W., described as
Lots 13 through 23A, inclusive, Block 3, William Fleming Court, Official Tax Nos. 2090307 through
2090310, inclusive, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial
District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be denied.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the Ordinance providing for the rezoning be placed upon its first
reading. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard.
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The City Clerk reported that Hr. N. R. Hanning, 3028 Crockett Avenue, N. W., telephoned
earlier in the day to say that he could not be present at the public hearing but he would like
for the Council to know that he is opposed to the rezoning; whereupon, the Mayor requested that
the City Clerk note Hr. Hannin~s opposition in the record.
Approximately ten persons were present in opposition to the rezoning.
Mr. Olin R. Melchionna, Jr., Attorney, representing residents on Angel1 Avenue and
Crockett Avenue who are opposed to the rezoning, appeared before Council and noted that the homes
on Angell Avenue and Crockett Avenue are above average in construction and range in square footage
from 1700 - 3800. He said the residents object to the rezoning because Angell and Crockett
Avenues are not long streets and the rezoning would allow com~aercial activity to come up one-
half the length of the street, that commercial zoning would be inconsistent with the surroundin~
residential use, and residents on Crockett Avenue would have business practically at their back
doors. He further noted that the financial aspects must be considered, that the nine homes on
Angel1 Avenue are either owned by widows or retired people and these homes are their major assets
and will be used to support them in their older years. He explained that the proposed change
will decrease the value of the properties and the homeowners will be denied the benefit of a
bargain because when the lots were purchased, the buyers were led to believe that commercial
activity would not be more than twenty feet from William=on Road. In closing, he requested that
Council give due consideration to the viewpoints of the residents on Angell and Crockett Avenues
and deny the request for rezoning.
Mr. J. D. Logan, III, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before Council
and advised that his clients originally petitioned to rezone 300 feet on Angell Avenue and that
he would now like to amend that request to rezone only the front 75 feet which is presently being
used by Mr. Hicks. He then requested that Council either allow him to amend the rezoning petition
or refer the amended request back to the City Planning Commission for further consideration.
In view of the amended request, Mr. Thomas offered a substitute motion that the matter
be referred back to the City Planning Commission for further study, report and recommendation to
Council. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 10,
1978, on the request of Fred C. and Reba H. Ellis that a certain portion of Carver Avenue, N. E.,
extending from the easterly right of way line of Interstate Route No. 581 in an easterly direction
approximately 292 feet; and also that small segment of alley lying between Carver Avenue and the
1-581 right of way, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the street and alley submitted a written report advising
that they have viewed the street and alley portions and they are unanimously of the opinion that
no inconvenience would result either to any individual or to the public from vacating, discontinuing
and closing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. George I. Vogel, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before Council in
support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Thomas moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24092) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a certain portion
of Carver Avenue, N. E., extending from the easterly right-of-way line of Interstate Route No. 581
in an easterly direction approximately 292 feet and also a certain portion of a certain alleyway
located within Section 5, Lincoln Court, and bounded on the south by the right-of-way line of
Interstate Route No. 581 and bounded on the north by Carver Avenue, N. E., both being more particu-
larly hereinafter described.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Council member Taubman was absent)
BUDGET-REVENUE SHARING: A public hearing having been scheduled for 7:30 p.m., Monday,
April 10, 1978, on the proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing funds for fiscal year 1978-79, the
matter was before the body.
In this connection, the Assistant City Manager advised that it is anticipated the
city will receive approximately $2,475,000 during fiscal year 1978-79. He noted that at this
time these funds have not been finally allocated within the proposed city budget to be presented
by the City Manager to the Council on April 17, 1978, and following the public hearing, recommenda-
tions will be made within the proposed city budget for the allocation of these funds. He further
noted that City Council will hold an additional public hearing on the entire budget at which time
further comments may be made concerning proposed allocations of revenue sharing funds. The
Assistant City Manager explained that at this time any citizen or group who desires to present
oral or written comments should make themselves known to the Mayor, that they should come to the
front of the Council Chamber, state their name and address and whether they are speaking as an
individual or as a representative of a group.
At this point, the Mayor inquired if there were persons present who would like to
address the Council and there being none, the Assistant City Manager advised that anyone wishing
to make comments following the public hearing could do so in writing and either mail or deliver
them to the City Manager's Office, Room 354, Municipal Buildi~, prior to 5:00 p.m., on Thursday,
April 13, 1978, and said coments viii be considered a part of this public hearing.
Mr. Garland moved that the matter of 1978-79 Revenue Sharing Funds be referred to
1978-79 budget study for consideration by the Council. The motion vas seconded by Mrs. Bovles
and adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS-PLANNING: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday,
April 10, 1978, on the Roanoke Valley Area 1975-1995 Transportation Plan and Level II Review
Technical Memorandums, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a vritten report recom~ndin~
that the Plan be approved vith the exception that prior projects requested by Council be included
and prioritized.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles asked for clarification as to when the 1-581 and 10th Street Interchange
will be progrmm~ed; whereupon, Mr. William C. Jeffrey, Transportation Planning Engineer, Virginia
Department of Highways and Transportation, advised that the 10th Street Interchange will not be
progr-mmed unless it is formally requested by appropriate Resolution of the Council. He said
that he is in the Planning section of the Highway Department and he is not aware that such a
Resolution has been submitted. He noted that he feels, as does the city, that an interchange
is needed and ia so shown, that as far as the scheduled date for construction, this was a consolida-
tion of ideas put together by the city, the Highway Department and others based upon money we
know will be available and this is the reason it was put on schedule after 1995. He explained
that if Council wants to reshuffle some of the projects, this can be done.
Mrs. Bowles noted that she asked several weeks ago and Council concurred that a
measure be sent to the Highway Department requesting the programming of the 10th Street Interchangel
whereupon, the City Attorney replied that he consulted with the Assistant City Manager and was
informed that the project is one to which the State is committed and the State being committed
to the project, there was no effect to a Resolution.
In explanation, the Assistant City Manager advised that some years ago the city requested
inclusion of 10th Street to Williamson Road and the Resolution included an interchange, that
there was some question on the part of the State at that time as to whether or not an interchange
was needed and the state would not consider putting an interchange in even though the city asked
for it. He noted that the state recently has changed its mind based upon studies done by the
Highway Department and new considers that the interchange is needed. He further noted that the
Urban Division advises that they are preparing the necessary papers to submit to the Federal
Government to get approval of the interchange at that location after which would follow the
actual programming of its construction.
Mr. Thomas questioned whether or not it would be just as well to send another Resolution
to the Highway Department requesting the programmlug of the 10th Street Interchange and after
being advised in the affirmative, Mrs. Bowles moved that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare the proper measure to be forwarded to the State Highway Department requesting the program-
ming of the 10th Street Interchange. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
After general discussion of the Plan, Mr. Hubard moved that Council indicate its
approval of the Roanoke Valley Area 1975-1995 Transportation Plan and Level II Review Technical
Memorandum and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure accordingly.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 10, 1978, on an
amendment to Sections 5.1, 6, 7 and 8 of the Zoning Ordinance by deletion of any reference to
"story" under the clause "Maximum height of structures:," in order to clarify the intention of
the height regulations contained in said Ordinance, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
approval of the amendment.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the proposed amendment, Mr. Thomas moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24093) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sections 5.1, 6, 7, 8 and 79.1, of Chapter
4.1, Zoning, of Title TV, Construction~ Alteration and Use of Land~ Buildings and Other Structures,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, relating to height restrictions on certain
structures in the several residential districts and the C-1 district and the definitions applicable
to the method of determining the height of structures.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Council member Taubman was absent)
POLICE DEPARTMENT~PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-COMPLAINTS: Mr. E. W. Chambers, representing
the Villa Heights Crime Prevention Group, appeared before Council and presented a communication
requesting implementation of certain needed improvements to the Villa Heights Recreation Center
and Park to help diminish crime and improve the environment as a whole. He also presented a
petition signed by 256 residents in support of the request.
(For full text, see communication and petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Thomas moved that the co~munication be referred to the City Hanaser for study,
report and reco=~endation to Council at such time as he sees fit but prior to 1978-79 budiet
study. The wtion was seconded by Hr, Grove and adopted.
SCHOOLS: Mrs. Rahamt M. Self, representing the Roanoke City Central Council PTA,
appeared before Council and presented a communication transmitting nine points which the Central
Council PTA feels will improve the current selection process for School Board members.
(For full text, see co~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council authorize the Mayor to appoint an Ad Hoc Co~tttee
consisting of no less than five persons to study the matter and make specific reco~nendations to
the Council by no later than December 31, 1978, The motion was seconded by Hr. Thomas and
adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-LAW LIBRARY-DONATIONS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $2,000.00 be appropriated to the Department of Human Services, La~ Library budget, representin
funds donated by the Bar Association to cover some of the overage in the account for purchase of
books and publications.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr, Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,000.00 to Materials
and Supplies under Section #1587, "Law Library," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24094) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None 0.
(Council member Taubman was absent)
BUDGET-LIBRARIES-UTILITIES: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $20,000.00 be transferred within the Department of Roman Services, Libraries budget, to
provide funds for electrical service for the remainder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $20,000.00 from Material
and Supplies to Utilities and Communications under Section #1585, "Library", of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24095) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following Vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
(Council member Taubman was absent)
BUDGET-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting an
appropriation and transfer totaling $3,000.00 for the purchase of 200 gallons of alcohol-base foam
(aqueous film-forming) needed to combat certain types of fires.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $1,730.00 from Personal
Services and $1,270.00 from Capital Outlay to Materials and Supplies under Section #1347, "Fire,"
of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24096) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None - O.
(Council member Taubman was absent)
BUDGET-REFUSE COLLECTION: The City Hanager submitted a written report reco~mending that
$20,000.00 be transferred within the Refuse Collection Division budget to provide funds for overtim
for the r~m-tnder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hrs. io~les offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $20,000.00 from
Other Services and Charges to Personal Services under Section #1669, "Refuse Collection," of the
1977-78 budget:
(#24097) A~ ORDINAl/CE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ................
(Council member Taubman was absent)
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
certain appropriations to the Department of Human Services, Title XX - Services budget, to provide
funds for the purchase of certain services essential for citizens of the city.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $9,000.00 to Protecti
Services - Adults, $6,363.65 to Transportation Services, $8,028.05 to Day Care Adults DD, $13,331.2(
to Employment, $2,534.40 to Family Planning, $3,160.80 to Services to Disabled Individuals, and
$1,460.75 to Information and Referral, for a total appropriation of $43,878.85:
(#24098) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council momhers Bowies, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..... 6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
(Council member Taubman was absent)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with the incorporation of a portion of the Ore Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor into the
final phase of the construction of the Southwest Expressway, reco-~nending implementation of the
project as recommended by the staff report, that Council approve the proper measure authorizing
the execution of a utility agreement with the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation
requesting incorporation of the interceptor segment in the State contract and agreeing to reimburse
the State 100 per cent of the cost, and further recommaending approval of the proper measure
expressing to the Roanoke County Public Service Authority and the Roanoke County Board of Super-
visors the City's action and intent regarding this segment of the Ore Branch Interceptor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance approving the contract to be
entered into between the City and the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation:
(#24099) AN ORDINANCE relating to sewer interceptor construction in conjunction with
the improvement of a section of Route 220 Highway Project No. 6220-128-105, C-302 and Highway
Project No. 6220-080-104, G-301, and approving a contract to be entered into between the City and
the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation relating thereto; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Council member Taubman was absent)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution advising Roanoke County and/or the Roanoke
County Public Service Authority of the pending construction of a segment of a Joint use interceptor
sewer in the Ore Branch Watershed:
(#24100) A RESOLUTION advising the County of Roanoke and/or the Roanoke County Public
Service Authority, as their interest may appear, of the pending construction of a segment of a
joint use interceptor sewer in the Ore Branch Watershed located in the City of Roanoke, such
segment of such interceptor sewer line to be capable of serving areas in Roanoke County; upon
certain terms and conditions.
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(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~lee, Garland, Grove, Rubard, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ................ ~ ......................................................... 0.
(Council member Taubman was absent)
SE~ERS AND STORH DRAINS-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that Council approve the proper measure designating Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager, or in his
absence, Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City Manager, as the city's authorized representative
for execution of all documents for E.P.A. grant projects C-510370 and C-510442, Sewage Treatment
Plant.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
CITY MANAGER-CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting
and recommending adoption of the appropriate Resolution confirming the appointment of Mr. Sam H.
McGhee, III, as Assistant City Manager effective March 10, 1978, in accordance with revised
Charter requirements.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution confirming Mr. McGhee's appointment:
(#24101) A RESOLUTION confirming the City Manager's appointment of Sam H. McGhee, III,
as Assistant City Manager.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS; None ........................................................................ 0.
(Council member Taubman was absent)
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a report
of the Bid' Committee that the bid of Mr. C. B. Clemmer for operating the concessions at the
Carvins Cove area, for the consideration of $200.00 annually to the city, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the reports and that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(#24102) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid for certain concession privileges to be exercised
on City-owned property upon certain terms and conditions; and directing the execution of the
requisite contract therefor.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
(Council member Taubman was absent)
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~ending issuance of Change
Order No. 2 to the contract with Floyd S. Pike Electrical Contractors, Incorporated, for Airport
High Intensity Runway Lighting, Runway 5-23, ADAP Project No. 6-51-0045-06, to provide an additional
amount of $2,471.20 for required work items and substitutes and an extension of 15 days for
completion.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing issuance of the change
order: ·
(#24103) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Change Order No. 2 to the City's
contract with Floyd S. Pike Electrical Contractors, Inc., for the installation of new runway edge
lights and related work at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, under ADAP Project 6-51-
0045-06, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For fall text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council ~e~bers Bovles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Nayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ...........
(Council member Taubman was absent)
STATE NIG~AYS: The City Attorney submitted a written report advising of the status of
the 10th Street Interchange and that a Resolution expressing the concern of the city would have
no effect.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Council having taken action on the matter earlier in the meeting, Hr. Garland moved
that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLALM~: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
PLANNING: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy on the
City Planning Commission created by the resignation of Mr. James E. Carpenter, for a term ending
December 31, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Mr. Robert W. Boyd.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Boyd was elected as a member of the City Planning
Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. James E. Carpenter, resigned, ending December 31,
1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. BOYD: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---,
(Council member Taubman was absent)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a
vacancy on the Fair Housing Board created by the resignation of Mr. Earl B. Pullen for a term
ending March 31, 1980, and requested that Mr. Hubard be responsible for finding a replacement.
ATTEST:
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
City Clerk
APPROVED
Mayor
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CO~CZL, P.E~ULA~ HEETING,
Honday, April 24, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Hunicipal iuildin§, City of Roanoke, on Monday, April 24, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, vith Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove, William S. Hubard (arrived
late), Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Hayor Noel C. Taylor .................... 6.
ABSENT: Vice-Hayor Elizabeth T. So~les ........................................ 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Evert, City Hanager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City
Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend T. T. Markham,
Associate Pastor, Greene Memorial United Methodist Church.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, April 10, 1978,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Grove, seconded by Mr. Taubman and
adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for new wiring and conduit for
high intensity runway lighting for Runway 15/33 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, said
proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 24, 1978, and to be
opened before the Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened
and read the following bids:
Floyd S. Pike Electrical Contractors,
J. M. Murphy Company, Inc.
Varney Electric Company, Inc.
New River Electrical Corporation
$ 26,910.00
31,200.00
36,900.00
37,521.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a con~nittee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. _The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and K. B.
Kiser as members of the committee.
AIPRORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for sealing a portion of an area
around Buildings 13 - 20 with rubberized sand slurry at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field,
said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 24, 1978, and to
be opened before the Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk
advised of receipt of one bid from Eggleston & McNeil Company, Incorporated, in the amount of
$15,480.00.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bid be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian ¥. Grove, Sam H. McGhee, III, and K. B. Kiser as
members of the committee.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mr. James A. Ford, Chairman, Mental Health
Services of the Roanoke Valley, requesting concurrence in the appointment of Mr. Frank G. Selbe,
III, to fill the at-large vacancy on the Board of Directors of Mental Health Services of the
Roanoke Valley, created by the resignation of Mr. Glenn Simmers, for a term ending December 31,
1978, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the appointment of Mr. Selbe for a term ending
December 31, 1978. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$12,000.00 be transferred within the Street Maintenance Department budget to provide funds for
overtime for the remainder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $8,000.00 from Extra Help and $4,000.00 from Seasonal Help to Overtime,
Personal Services, under Section #1658, "Street Maintenance," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24104) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 5.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 5.
NAYS: None ................................................... 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Bubard had not arrived at the meeting)
BUDGET-AIRPORT-UTILITIES: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting that
$9,500.00 be transferred within the Airport budget to provide funds for the telephone and electric
accounts for the remainder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $9,500.00 from New Airport Projects under Section #2401, "Capital Outlay,"
to Utilities and Communications under Section #2004, "Operating Expenses," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24105) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Airport
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 6.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 5.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
BUDGET-GRANTS-REFUSE COLLECTION-CLEAN VALLEY COMMITTEE: The City Manager submitted a
written report reco~ending authorization to accept a grant in the amount of $7,927.00 from the
Virginia Department of Conservation and Economic Development, Division of Litter Control, to be
used in a coordinated program for litter control projects for the Roanoke Valley, and that funds
be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance appropriating $7,927.00 to the Grant Program~ Account:
(#24106) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Grant
Progr-mm Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 6.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........... 5.
NAYS: None .......... . ............... O.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the grant:
(#24107) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a grant made to the City of Roanoke
by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Economic Development, Division of Litter Control,
and authorizing the execution and filing of all necessary or appropriate forms for the acceptance
of said grant for the purpose of litter control projects.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 7.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowies was absent) (Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The Director of Finance submitted a statement of expenditures
for public welfare for the month of March, 1978.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the statement be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taubman and adopted.
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CITY ENPLOYEES-LEGISLATION: The City Attorney submitted a written report advising of
the passage of the A~e Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 - Amendments of 1978, advisin8
that the basic provisions of the Amendments are designed to preclude refusals to hire based
solely on age and involuntary retirement before an employee's 70th birthday, that as far as the
City of Roanoke is concerned, it ~ay likely become necessary to revie~ and perhaps revise the
retirement system as well as existing city employment practices and procedures, particularly
those which relate age to Job performance without validation of such age requirements.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taub~an moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Grove and adopted.
STREETS AI/D ALLEYS: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report in connectio£
with a request of Colonial American National Bank, that a portion of that alleyway running between
Campbell Avenue and Kirk Avenue, $. E., be vacated, discontinued and closed, recommending that
the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request on Monday, June 12,
1978, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: At the request of the Chairman of the City Planning Commission, Council previous-
ly deferred action on the second reading of Ordinance No. 24027 rezoning a 3.77 acre parcel of
land located adjacent to the Southwest Expressway, also known as Route 220, and at the western
end of Townside Road, S. W., extended, Official Tax No. 5490307, from RG-1, General Residential
District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the matter was again before the body.
The Secretary of the City Planning Commission appeared before Council and advised that
the Chairman of the Planning Commission had not arrived at the meeting, that Mr. Bradshaw would
like to address the Council and asked that discussion of the matter be delayed until the latter
part of the meeting; whereupon, the Council concurred in Mr. Kuthy's request.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24091 rezoning property located at 3230 Cove Road, N. W., describe~
as Lot 5B, Zoll Map, Official Tax No. 2560134, from C-l, Office and Institutional District, to C-2,
General Commercial District, and property containing 0.243 acre and being the rear or northerly
86.10 foot portion of 1532 Guildhall Avenue, N. W., and the rear or northwesterly portion of
Official Tax No. 2560112, from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Comm~ercial District
having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(#24091) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 256, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 2.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............. 5.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24092 vacating, discontinuing and closing a certain
portion of Carver Avenue, N. E., extending from the easterly right of way line of Interstate
Route No. 581 in an easterly direction approximately 292 feet and also a certain portion of a
certain alleyway located within Section 5, Lincoln Court, and bounded on the south by the right
of way line of Interstate Route No. 581 and bounded on the north by Carver Avenue, N. E., both
being more particularly described in the Ordinance, having previously been before the Council for
its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the
body, Mr. Taubman offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24092) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a certain portion
of Carver Avenue, N. E., extending from the easterly right of way line of Interstate Route No.
581 in an easterly direction approximately 292 feet and also a certain portion of a certain
alleyway located within Section 5, Lincoln Cou~t, and bounded on the south by the right of way
line of Interstate Route No. 581 and bounded on the north by Carver Avenue, N. E., both being
more particularly hereinafter described.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 2.)
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting)
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At this point, Hr. Hubard entered the meeting.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24093 amending and reordaintng Sections 5.1, 6, 7, 8 and 79.1,
of Chapter 4.1, Zoning, of Title XI/, Construction, Alteration and Use of Land, Buildings and
Other Structures, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as ~mended, relating to height restrictt
on certain structures in the several residential districts and the C-1 district and the definitions
applicable to the method of dete~mintng the height of structures, having previously been before
the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mr. Garland offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24093) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Sections 5.1, 6, 7, 8 and 79.1, of Chapter
4.1, Zoning, of Title XV Construction, Alteration and Uae of Land, Buildings and Other Structures,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, relating to height restrictions on certain
structures in the several residential districts and the C-1 district and the definitions applicable
to the method of deter~ining the height of structures.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 4.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
WATER DEPARTMENT: Ordinance No. 24102 accepting the bid of C. B. Clemmer for certain
concession privileges to be exercised on city-owned property at the Carvins Cove area, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading
and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(#24102) AN OPd)INANCE accepting a bid of certain concession privileges to be exercised
on City-owned property, upon certain terms and conditions; and directing the execution of the
requisite contract therefor.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 5.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure recommending and urging that the State Department of Highways and Transportation
reconstruct 10th Street, N. W., from Gilmer Avenue, N. W., to Williamson Road, N. W., including
an interchange with Interstate 581, and allocate interstate funds for the widening of 10th Street
and the aforementioned interchange; setting out the need therefor; con,hitting the city to pay its
proportionate share of the costs of such project, or 100 per cent of all cost incurred by the
Comvoonwealth should the city later decide to abandon the project; requesting the State Highway
and Transportation Conunissioner to acquire all the necessary rights of way for such project, he
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Taubman offered the following Resolution:
(#24108) A RESOLUTION recommending and urging that the State Department of Highways
and Transportation reconstruct 10th Street, N. W., from Gilmer Avenue, N. W., to Williamson Road,
N. W., including an interchange with Interstate 581, and allocate interstate funds for the widening
of 10th Street and the aforementioned interchange; setting out the need therefor; committing the
city to pay its proportionate share of the costs of such project, or 100% of all cost incurred by
the Commonwealth should the city later decide to abandon the project; requesting the State Highway
and Transportation Commissioner to acquire all the necessary rights of way for such project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.45, page 7.)
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
STATE HIGHWAYS-PLANNING: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure approving and adopting the Roanoke Valley Area 1975-1995 Transportation
Plan, an update of the 1985 Roanoke Valley Area Thoroughfare Plan, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#24109) A RESOLUTION approving and adopting the Roanoke Valley Area 1975-1995 Transport~
Plan, an update of the 1985 Roanoke Valley Area Thoroughfare Plan.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 8.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ........
NAYS: None .................. a ................................................. 0.
(Vice-Hayor Bowles was absent)
SENERS AKD STORM DRAINS-GRANTS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City ~anager or his designee to execute, on behalf
of the City of Roanoke, certain documents relating to Environmental Protection Agency grants, he
presented same; whereupon, Hr. Taubmen offered the folloving Resolution:
(#24110) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Hanager or his designee to execute, on
behalf of the City of Roanoke, certain documents relating to Environmental Protection Agency
grants.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 9.)
Hr. Taubmen moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure rejecting all bids received for providing air conditioning control in the
Dimmer Room of the Civic Center Auditorium, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the
following Resolution:
(#24111) A RESOLUTION rejecting all bids received for providing air conditioning
control in the Dimmer Room of the Civic Center Auditorium.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 9.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-CITY EMPLOYEES: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1977-78 budget, to
provide funds to cover salaries for certain employees unassigned as a result of budgetary changes,
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24112) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 9.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure appropriating $26,960.00 to Instruction under Section #1901, "Roanoke City Schools,"
of the 1977-78 budget, to provide funds in connection with funding of teacher salaries from the
final quarterly allotment of Anti-recession Fiscal Assistance funds for 1977-78, Mr. Hubard
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24113) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 11.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE-REVENUE SHARING-ROANOKE LIFE SAVING CREW: Council
having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure transferring $1,500.00
from Contingencies to Roanoke Life Saving Crew under Section #1832, "Humanitarian and Social
Programs," of the 1977-78 budget, to provide funds to operate until the end of the current fiscal
year, Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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(#24114) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 12.)
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the follo~in~ vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bo~les was absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COt~IITTEES-SCHOOLS: Pursuant to the instructions of Council at its meeting on Monday,
April 10, 1978, the Mayor advised that he has appointed Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bowles, Vice-Mayor;
Mrs. Katherine G. Cochran representing the Roanoke Central Council PTA; Mrs. Dorothea D. Pike
representing the Roanoke Professional Educators Association; Mr. Robert A. Young representing the
Roanoke Education Association, Incorporated; and Mrs. Carol A. Marchal representing the League of
Women Voters of the Roanoke Area, ae members of a committee to study certain recommendations made
by the Roanoke Central Council PTA regarding the selection process for Roanoke City School Board
members.
BUILDINGS: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy on
the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, due to the resignation of Mr. Frank Rarner,
for a term ending September 30, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Taubman placed in nomination the name of Mr. Lynn D. Avis.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Avis was elected as a member of the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Frank Harner, resigned,
ending September 30, 1978, by the following vote:
FOR MR. AVIS: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent)
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
ZONING: Earlier in the meeting, Council delayed action on the second reading of
Ordinance No. 24027 pending arrival of the Chairman oi the City Planning Commission; whereupon,
Mr. Kuthy again appeared before Council and advised that Mr. Bradshaw still had not arrived at
the meeting. He noted that in view of Mr. Bradshaw's absence, he would try to present the
position of the Planning Commission.
Mr. Kuthy then called attention to a written report of the Planning Commission advising
of an amended request of Mr. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., Attorney, representing the Mountain Trust
Bank, that approximately 1.5 acre instead of 3.77 acres be rezoned. He advised that the Planning
Commission also recommends denial of the amended request.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Perkinson appeared before Council in support of the amended request of his client,
advising that this matter has been before Council and the City Planning Commlssion a total of
five times and there has been no opposition other than that expressed by Mr. Kuthy. He noted
that when the matter was before the Planning Co~ission on the last occasion, two affirmative
votes and four negative votes were cast, and in order to satisfy the Planning Commission in
regard to some of its objections, he reduced the area requested to be rezoned from 3.77 acres
down to 1.5 acre.
Mr. Perkinson also advised that since he appeared before the City Planning Commission,
his client has met with the owner of the Townside Apartments, Mr. Howard E. Sigmon, and Mr.
Sigmon has agreed to allow his client to install a curb along the street to separate the easement
and allow turn-ins to the apartments. He noted that the point is, this is not a roadway which
runs through a parking lot, but a situation of a parking lot having been built on both sides of
a roadway because the roadway was created before the apartments were built, and they were built
with a sufficient setback of 47 feet.
Mr. Perkinson explained that the request has been amended to include only the portion
of the land on which the building is located (1.5 acre) and, if approved by Council, he will go
to the Board of Zoning Appeals and request a special exception to allow for parking on the RG-1
sections. He further explained that he will guarantee to the Board of Zoning Appeals that the
parking area will be screened and if the area along the Southwest Expressway is screened, this
will eliminate the possibility of billboards.
Mr. Kuthy appeared before Council and noted the following points in opposition to the
request for rezoning:
(1) the parcel is landlocked and the only access is through
a thirty foot wide easement through a parking lot,
(2) there will be no street frontage and no visibility from
the parcel,
(3)
the parcel is in close proximity to an apartment complex
and a commercial use will permit any use listed under
the C-2 designation.
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After a period of questioning by certain members of Council, Mr. Thomas moved that
Ordinance No. 24027, on its second reading, be amended to provide for 1.5 acre instead of 3.77
acres. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland and adopted, Council members Grove and Taubman
voting no, Council member Hubard abstaining because bis son is ~loyed by the proponent, and
Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent.
Ordinance No. 26027 having previously been before the Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Hr. Thomas
offering the following, as amended, for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24027) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 549, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 65, page 1.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance aa amended. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Council members Garland, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...................... 3.
Council members Grove and Taubman
(Vice-Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Hubard abstained from voting because his son is employed by
the proponent)
Upon question by the Mayor, the City Attorney advised that a majority of those voting
is sufficient to carry Ordinance No. 24027 on its second reading inasmuch as there was no objection
expressed by twenty per cent of the adjoining property owners.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
COUNCIL, REGULAR ~ETING,
M~nday, Nay 1, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in
the Nanicipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, Nay 1, 1978, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESF~IT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bo~les, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Hampton W. Thomas and Nayor Noel C. Taylor ............................ 6.
ABSENT: Council member Nicholas F. Taubman ..............
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Nary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Dr. Denver J. Davis, Pastor,
Rosalind Hills Baptist Church.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
Mr. William B. Robertson, representing citizens of ~m~tsuli, Kenya, and the United
States Peace Corps, appeared before Council and expressed appreciation to the citizens of Roanoke fo
their contributions which made it possible to build a school at Ematsuli.
On behalf of the members of Council and the citizens of the City of Roanoke, the Mayor
accepted a Certificate of Appreciation and advised that it will be displayed in an appropriate
location.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for remarking R/W 15/33 and a
portion of centerline and touchdown markers R/W 5/23 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., on Monday, May 1, 1978,
and to be opened before Council at 2 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any
questions about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question,
the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City
Clerk opened and read the one bid received from John A. Hall & Company, Incorporated, in the
amount of $18,000.00.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bid be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, K. B. Kiser and R. C. Poole as
members of the committee.
PETITIONS AND CO~i~ONICATIONS:
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: A communication from Mrs. Jean S. Showalter tendering her
resignation as a member of the Human Resources Committee, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and that the communication
be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-INSURANCE-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $15,057.00 be appropriated to provide sufficient funds for Law Enforcement
Professional Liability Insurance.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance transferring $15,057.00 from Contingency Reserve under Section #1880,
"Contingencies," to Other Services and Charges under Section #1345, "Police," of the 1977-78
budget:
(#24115) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
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BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT: The City Manager submitted
report recommending that certain funds be deapproprieted in connection with Law Enforcemen
74-A3043, which provided certain metal-detection equipment to the Juvenile and Domestic
Court, in order to reduce the account to zero.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the follo~ing
emergency Ordinance deappropriating $171.00:
(#24116) AN ORDINANCE to ~mend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Grant
Progr-m= Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............... O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
BUDGET-BUILDINGS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$5,600.00 be transferred within the Buildings Maintenance budget to provide funds in the Materials
and Supplies account for the remainder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance transferring the requested funds:
(#24117) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr.-Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization for Appalachian Power Company to construct a 69 KV line above ground in the Gainsboro
Neighborhood Development Project, advising that this permission should be granted for the 69 KV
line only if the city is to adhere to a general policy for underground utilities in the area.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In a discussion of the matter, Mr. Hubard expressed concern that if we are redeveloping
the Gainsboro area and putting in an almost entirely new street~ it seems a shame to reinstall
a high elevation line when perhaps the line could be moved to the east and go into an area which
is a little less visable, for example, down the right of way or perimeter of the interstate
right of way.
Mr. Claude L. Reynolds, Customer Service Manager, Appalachian Power Company, appeared
before Council and stated that to relocate the line to the eastern edge of the Gainsboro Project
would be a major endeavor, that questions relating to right of way, Orange Avenue crossing,
ownership of the property, etc., would have to be answered and it would cost considerably more
to relocate the line over to the eastern edge than to place it at the proposed location.
After further discussion of the matter, Mr. Hubard moved that action on the report be
deferred until the next regular meeting of Council on Monday, May 8, 1978, in order that the
City Manager may investigate the feasibility of relocating the line to the eastern edge of the
Gainsboro Project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
FLOODS-HURRICANES: The City Manager submitted a written report in regard to the
background and current status of flooding conditions experienced on April 25 and 26, 1978. As
background information, he noted that upon receipt of reports beginning late Tuesday, April 25,
concerning weather conditions with a potential for flooding, areas within our flood plain were
placed under constant surveillance to insure timely evacuation of persons and warning to business
owners of water levels. He said the river crested at just under 19 feet at approximately 1 a.m.,
Wednesday, April 26, and a city flood damage report telephone center was established on Wednesday
to receive damage reports from citizens and to act as a central point of information.
Insofar as status, he noted that approximately 110 reports of damage were received at
the center, that preliminary self-estimates of damage to homes, furnishings and small business
operations total $600,000.00. He further noted that the nature and extent of assistance which
may be offered through a variety of state and federal programs is under review by those authorities
and details of the programs and location for applications will be announced.
Mr. Ewert stated that citizens responded splendidly to the flooding conditions, that
with rare exceptions they exhibited patience, willingness to help themselves, and understanding
of extreme circumstances which overwhelmed storm and sanitary sewer capacities. He further stated
that no injuries attributable to the flood were reported, that city workers exhibited outstanding
efficiency and dedication in their efforts to protect lives and mitigate damage, that hundreds
of our citizens suffered monetary losses of varying degree and the city will bend every effort
to assist in their recovery and repair of public facilities.
Hr. Warren E. Trent, Emergency Services Coordinator, appeared before Council and
advised that on Wednesday, April 26, 1978, at 3:30 a.m., a flash flood watch was received, at
7:65 a.m., a flash flood warning was received, at 8:00 a.m., his office started notifying businesses
in the flood plain area, at ll:00 a.m., the National Guard was activated to evacuate school
children, at 3:00 p.m., the river reached the ten foot flood stage, at 4:00 p.m., the State
Office o£ Emergency Services was called to declare an emergency in the City of Roanoke, at 5:00
p.m., he requested that additional pumps be sent for the Sewage Treatment Plant and at 9:30 p.m.,
a representative from the Corps of Engineers arrived in the City of Roanoke. Re further noted
that on Thursday, tpril 27, 1978, at 1:00 a.m., the river reached 19.0 feet and crested, at
12:20 p.m., Governor Dalton visited Roanoke to look at the damage, that damage assessment tenm~
started making reports on homes, businesses and city property dnmn$e and a center was established
to answer citizen inquiries regarding flood damage.
Mr. Trent explained that on Friday, April 28, d~mnge assessments continued and on
April 29 and 30 representatives from the Corps of Engineers, Environmental Protection A~ency,
Department of Highways, Small Business Administration, Department of Housing and Urban Development
and Federal Flood Insurance Administration arrived.
In concluding his presentation, Mr. Trent expressed appreciation to the State Police,
National Guard, Life Saving Crews, City of Lynchburg and the To~m of Pulaski, Red Cross, Salvation
Army, REACT, Mennonites, and other church groups for their assistance during the flooding situation.
Mr. K. B. Kiser, Director of Utilities and Operations, appeared before Council and
presented a synopsis of known or suspected flood damage to the Water and Sewage Treatment facilities
advising that the Sewage Treatment Plant ceased treatment at 6:20 p.m., Wednesday, April 26 due
to flooding, that the Main Control Building, Digester Building, Filter Building, Chlorine Building
and Dense Sludge Building were flooded. He noted that the nitrification aeration basins, aeration
settling basins, nitrification settling basins, coagulation basins, rapid mix and flocculation
basins, chlorine contact basin and back wash water basin were flooded and overflowed. Insofar
as actions taken, he stated that all flooded buildings have been pumped out and the mud roughly
cleaned, that all motors, except two now essential, have been pulled, cleaned, baked, tested and
reinstalled and control panels and switching gear have been partially cleaned and work is continuing
He said the plant is still by-passing and partial treatment is expected to co~ence within 12 - 24
hours.
In regard to the sewage interceptor system, Mr. Kiser said that the Idlewild Sewage
Pumping Station was flooded and little work has been performed and interceptor lines are to be
visually surveyed for damage, and manhole cover positioning.
In regard to the water system, Mr. Kiser said that the Crystal Spring water supply is
out of service due to high turbidity and the supply is expected to be back in operation within
12 - 24 hours; that the 20-inch water line on the pedestrian bridge adjacent to Roanoke Memorial
Hospital was d~m~ged but is still in service; and the watershed roads sustained some damage
due to blocked d~ain and washouts.
Relative to costs, Mr. Kiser stated that the Sewage Treatment Plant suffered in the
range of $300,000.00, and the water system suffered in the range of $25,000.00.
Mr. J. D. Sink, Director of Public Works, appeared before Council and advised of the
following preliminary estimates for various divisions of Public Works:
Grounds Maintenance - Cleaning streets, city parks, transportation
Museum, Victory Stadium and river banks and resetting fences -
$50,000.00
Utility Lines - Damages to storm drains, sanitary sewers and
water lines - $75,000.00
Motorized Vehicle Maintenance - Overtime worked in support of
cleanup crews - $1,000.00
Street Construction & Repair - Street damage and erosion damage;
street cleanup -$ 48,350.00
Fire Alarms & Signal Lights - Cleanup and repair - $8,000.00
Buildings Maintenance - Buildings and toilets cleanup; Wiley
Drive Fountain - $5,000.00
for a total of $187,350.00.
Mr. Sink further advised that the above figures do not include the support Public
Works will be giving the Sewage Treatment Plant in their cleanup and rehabilitation nor the
6,500 man-hours estimated to clean up the east section of Victory Stadium occupied by T.A.P. He
noted that since this is a busy season for Public Works, some of the restoration work will have
to be done under contract and a more detailed report will follow.
In closing, the City Manager advised that on April 26, 1978, the Emergency Services
Coordinator declared a state of emergency in the City of Roanoke, and he requested that Council
adopt the proper measure which will concur in that action.
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#24118) A RESOLUTION finding a state of emergency due to recent floods and declaring
such emergency, authorizing emergency powers for the Director of Emergency Services, designating
the Director of Finance as the fiscal agent of the City of Roanoke, and calling upon the Federal
and State governments for assistance.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
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Hr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the follovin$ vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................ 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure
expressing appreciation to state and local agencies, the entire city staff and all others for
the excellent manner in which they responded to the needs of the City of Roanoke during the
time that the city sustained dangerous flood conditions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
TRAFFIC-STATE HIGHWAYS-BRIDGES: Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman of the corm~ittee appointed
to study bids received for the widening of Hunter Memorial Viaduct, submitted a written report
of the committee recommending that the iow bid of Wiley N. Jackson Company, in the amount of
$129,300.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorizatior
to execute a letter agreement with Norfolk and Western Railway Company granting the city the
right of entry to construct the widening of Hunter Memorial Viaduct under stipulated terms and
conditions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report of the committee and offered the
following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of Wiley N. Jackson Company:
(#24119) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Wiley N. Jackson Company for widening
Hunter Memorial Viaduct, in the City of Roanoke, authorizing the proper city officials to execute
the requisite contract; rejecting certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing execution of the
letter agreement with Norfolk and Western Railway Company:
(#24120) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City's execution of a written letter agreement
with Norfolk and Western Railway Company providing for a right to the City, its designee or
contractor, to enter upon said Company's property for the purpose of the city, its designee or
contractor widening the north approach of the Hunter Viaduct; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The Water Resources Committee submitted a written report recom-
mending authorization to have the old transmitter building on Mill Mountain demolished.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
Resolution:
(#24121) A RESOLUTION concurring in the recommendation of the Water Resources Committee
pertaining to demolition of the old transmitter building on Mill Mountain.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
NAVAL RESERVE ARHORY: The Water Resources C~ittee submitted a written report
reco~mending that the Naval Reserve Armory facility with grounds and associated structures, be
transferred to the control of the Roanoke City School Board for use as their maintenance and
operations center.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Hanager advised of a problem with the facilities of the Opportunities Industrialil
zation Center at Victory Stadiumwhich were severely damaged by the flood. He noted that he has
received a request from OIC that they be allo~ed to use the Naval Reserve facility until they
are able to resume operations at the Stadium which will be a period of approximately two months
and he is presently looking into the possibility.
Hr. George E. Franklin, Executive Director of 0lC, appeared before Council and advised
of damages to their facility in the amount of $300,000.00. He said as of the present time they
have l§0 people on staff with a bi-weekly payroll of $35,000.00, with more than 200 students
whose allowances run between $6,000.00 and $8,000.00 every two weeks and all of this is in
jeopardy because they must have as little do~mtime as possible. First, he said the downtime is
extremely significant and OIC feels that it can convert the Naval Reserve facility for temporary
housing within the next ten days. Secondly, he noted that he will be talking with the school
a~mfnistration concerning use of the Jefferson High School Vocational Center as an alternative
to going back to the Stadium and thirdly, he intends to study the feasibility of developing the
second level of the Stadiumwith ramps.
Mr. Thomas moved that action on the report of the Water Resources Committee be deferred
until the next regular meeting of Council on Monday, May 8, 1978, and in the meantime the City
Manager be instructed to confer with representatives of the School Board and Mr. Franklin in
regard to the request of OIC and submit a report and recommendation to Council at its next
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
SCHOOLS: The Water Resources Committee submitted a written report in connection with
the disposition of the Jefferson High School Vocational Annex and the old school maintenance
building on 6th Street, S. W., recommending that when formal offer of the properties is received
from the School Board, that Council accept them and have a more thorough study made by the
Administration of their reuse, said study to establish if they are to be sold as surplus, whether
to demolish the structures, or to reassign them to other city agencies; and further recommending
that the Calvary Baptist Church be informed that they will be made aware of the status of the
property so they may bid if it is sold.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that action on the report be deferred until the next regular meeting
of Council on Monday, May 8, 1978, pending receipt of a report in regard to the above item. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
WATER DEPAR_%3ME. NT: Th_e l~ater Resources Committee submitted a written report recommending
that provisions of Ordinance No. 23488 be temporarily waived to allow Craighead Water Company to
provide water service to 4220 Roy Drive, S. W., only, and that the city's appreciation be expressed
to Craighead Water Company therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#24122) A RESOLUTION waiving certain provisions of the Code of the City of Roanoke
(1956), as amended, relating to the extension of water service lines with reference to a lot
known and designated as 4220 Roy Drive, S. W., upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk presented a list of pending items from July 19, 1976,
to April 24, 1978.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SCHOOLS-ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution expressing
the Council's appreciation to the Patrick Henry Distributive Education Clubs of America for
their preparation of a Marketing Survey Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Sales Personnel of
Downtown Roanoke:
(#24123) A RESOLUTION expressing the Council's appreciation to the Patrick Henry
Distributive Education Clubs of America for their preparation of a Marketing Survey Evaluating
the Effectiveness of the Sales Personnel of Downtown Roanoke.
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(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion vas seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bovles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
MOTIONS AND HISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: The Hayor presented a con~aunication requesting an Executive Session to discuss
a matter of potential litigation.
Hr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a matter of potential
litigation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
TRAFFIC-COMPLAINTS: Mr. Garland presented a communication in connection with a
hazardous traffic situation at the intersection of Grandin Road and Garst Mill Road, S. W.
(For full text, see communication and petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for investigation
and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss two
matters of real estate. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman was absent)
PLANNING: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Robert W. Boyd has qualified as a member
of the City Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. James E. Carpenter, resigned,
ending December 31, 1980.
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
COMPLAINTS: Mr. Milton A. Campbell, Highland Self-Service Laundry, appeared before
Council and inquired as to how one would go about securing the business of the City of Roanoke
for laundry service.
It appearing that Mr. Campbell had certain questions to be answered, and Council was not
the proper forum to address those questions, he was requested to meet with the City Manager.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
COqJNCIL, I~CULARMBBTINC,
Monday, Nay 8, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular ~eetin/ in the Council Chm~ber in
the Hunicipal Buildin~, City of Roanoke, on Monday, Nay 8, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., ~rlth Hayor Hoel C.
Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bovles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
Nicholas F. Taubman and Mayor Hoel C. Taylor .............................................. 5.
ABSENT: Council members Willia~ S. Hubard and Hampton W. Tho~oo ................. 2.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. EA~ert, City Hanager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Dr. Walker B. Healy, retired
PresbyterianMinister.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, April 24, 1978,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Taubman, seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Nayor presented a joint Proclamation issued by the Vice-Mayor of
the City of Roanoke, the Chairman of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, the Manager of the
City of Salem and the Mayor of the Town of Vinton declaring May 9 - 11, 1978, as Roanoke Valley
Estate Planning Days.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLICMATTERS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously set a public hearing for Monday, May 10,
1978, at 7:30 p.m., on the request of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
that that certain alley extending in a northerly direction from its intersection with Rutherford
Avenue through Block 2, Northside Addition, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was
before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Co-~issfon submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the alleyway submitted a written report advising that
they have visited and viewed the alleyway and the neighboring property, and subject to unknown
interest of the City of Roanoke, they are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience would
result either to any individual or to the public from vacating, discontinuing and closing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Taubman moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24124) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that certain
alleyway extending in a northerly direction from its intersection with Rutherford Avenue, through
Block 2 according to the Map of the Northside Addition, which is more particularly described
hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ............. 5.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously set a public hearing for Monday, May 8,
1978, at 7:30 p.m., on the request of Blue Stone Block, Incorporated, E. J. and Blanche J.
Mason, and Rockydale Quarries Corporation, that Tuck Street between Wallace Avenue and Orange
Avenue, the portion of Purcell Avenue between Tuck Street and Walton Street, the portion of that
certain alleyway between Tuck Street and Light Street, and the portion of that certain alleyway
between Tuck Street and Walton Street, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was
before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the street and alley portions submitted a written report
advising that they have visited and viewed the street and alley portions and the neighboring
property, and subject to unknown interest of the City of Roanoke, they are unanimously of the
opinion that no inconvenience would result either to any individual or to the public from vacating,
discontinuing and closing same.
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(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Martin R. Willis, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before Councll
in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Hrs. Bowles moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24125) AN ORglNAIiCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that portion of
Tuck Street between Wallace Avenue and Orange Avenue, that portion of Purcell Avenue between Tuck
Street and Walton Street, that certain alleyway between Tuck Street and Light Street, and that
certain alleyway between Tuck Street and Walton Street, which are more particularly described
hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ........... 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414 adopted by the Council on Monday, March 18,
1974, the City Clerk set a public hearing for Monday, May 8, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., on the request
of Virginia Synod Lutheran Homes, Incorporated, that property located at 3804 Brandon Avenue, S. W.,
described as 12.1 acres, and being part of the property designated by Official Tax No. 5180304,
be rezoned from RS-i, Single-Family Residential District, to RG-1, General Residential District,
the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recomending
that the request be denied.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Approximately 25 persons were present in opposition to the request for rezoning, and
approximately 100 persons were present in support of the rezoning.
Upon concurrence of Council, the Mayor advised that he would hear from three speakers
for the proponents and three speakers for the opponents and requested that they confine their
comments to five minutes each.
mr. Lawrence C. Musgrove, Attorney, representing the Virginia Synod Lutheran Homes,
Incorporated, appeared before Council and advised that his client's application provides for 107
units of housing for the elderly to be built on the Lutheran Home property on Lee Highway which
contains approximately 18 acres, five acres of which the present Home is already located on. He
noted that eleven units will be set aside for the handicapped and he called Council's attention
to Resolution No. 23586 which states that new housing for the elderly and physically handicapped
and rehabilitation of existing housing is the first priority for the City of Roanoke.
As background information, Mr. Musgrove advised that in 1967, the Virginia Lutheran
Home purchased the land which was then in Roanoke County for the purpose of developing a project
for the elderly; in 1973 they constructed a 65 bed nursing home; in December 1975, application
was made to HUD for fund reservation and construction of congregate living facilities for the
elderly; in May 1976, motion was filed that the Lutheran Home application had been approved in
the amount of $3.5 million; that the period from May 1976 to February 1977 was spent in planning,
meetings, etc., and in February 1977, after consultation with the City Planning Department,
application was made to the Board of Zoning Appeals for special exception for construction of a
home for the aged; in March 1977, the Board of Zoning Appeals considered the matter and voted
affirmatively to permit the land to be used for the proposed facility; in April 1977, neighbors
appealed the decision of the Board of Zoning Appeals to the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke
and in August 1977, the matter was heard by Judge Ernest W. Ballou. In October 1977, Judge
Ballou rendered his decision advising this was a legislative matter and that the proposed facility
was not truly a home for the aged but an apartment complex. In November 1977, application was
made to rezone 11.1 acres, 5.23 acres for the present facility and 5.87 acres for the new facility.
He said that on December 21, 1977, the matter was heard before the City Planning Commission and
at that time the petitioners sought to have the property rezoned to C-i, that the Planning
Comm/ssion recommended against the request although the City Planning Department recommended
approval. Mr. Musgrove said that prior to coming before City Council, and realizing that Judge
Ballou had said this was an apartment complex, his clients sought to have more restrictive
zoning placed on the property, so they emended their request to provide for a RG-1 classification
and the City Planning Commission again voted 5 - 1 to deny the request.
Mr. Musgrove noted that the following organizations have gone on record in favor of
the facility: Roanoke Valley Long-Term Care Medical Association, Methodist Ministers District,
Roanoke Valley Ministers Conference, Neighborhood Alliance, League of Older Americans, and Roanoke
Valley Medical Auxiliary.
Dr. M. L. Minnick, past President of the Board of Trustees of the Virginia Synod Lutheran
Homes, Incorporated, appeared before Council and advised that he was Chairman of the Board at
the time the property was acquired. He then noted the following points:
The land was purchased frem Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Russell in
April 1968 with a clear understanding that the Lutheran
Homes planned to establish a home for the elderly. At
that time, no long-range plan had been adopted but it was
always understood that there would be basically three
steps: (1) the initial nursing unit which has been
built, (2) later, a larger residential unit for those
able to live semi-independent lives, (3) still later, the
addition of some cottages in the woods at the back of the
property.
At the time of purchase of the land the Reverend Carl Plack
was Executive Director of the Virginia Lutheran Homes.
The property was then in Roanoke County and Mr. Plack re-
ported to the Board that he had conferred with County
authorities and there were no problems in connection with
zoning.
Hr. Plack also reported to the Board that he had held a
meetinE with neighbors who had expressed concern that a
high-rise building might be constructed and he assured
thom that Virginia Lutheran Homes had no such plans.
In time, Hr. Plack found it necessary to resign his posi-
tion with the Home because of ill health,
More recently, the Board of Trustees has moved to provide
housing and other needed services for elderly persons who
do not need nursing care, but still need some support in
daily living.
A meeting was held on November 12, 1976 with Mr. and Mrs.
W. S. Russell, whose property adjoins that of the Home, to
outline the plans and the Russell's expressed no parti-
cular objection.
On the next day, Mrs. Russell telephoned and subsequently
wrote a letter objecting to the proposed Home, stating that
Mr. Plack had promised when the property was purchased that
the Home would never build anything higher than a one story
building.
This came as a surprise to the Home after owning the property
for nine years because they knew of no such agreement.
In an effort to resolve the problems, meetings were held
with neighbors and in seeking to cooperate with the neigh-
bors, the Home agreed to reduce the original plans from a
five story building to three stories.
Concerning the support commitment of Mr. Plack to limit con-
struction to a one story building, no one was present when
Mr. Plack dealt with the former owners, but he denies that he
made such commitments. There is no written agreement of any
kind and the only reference in writing is contained in a
letter to the Russell's attorney, dated September 29, 1967,
in which he referred to the first unit and stated, "in all
likelihood the building would be a one floor plan and expand-
able horizontally rather than vertically.
Such a limitation as above stated would make it impossible to
operate economically or efficiently and the Board would never
have considered the property with such limitations.
Dr. Minnick pointed out that the proposed Home will be on Lee Highway, not Deyerle
Road or any of the streets in the back, that on Lee Highway there are restaurants, filling
stations, office buildings, apartments, individual parking, and shopping centers, that the area
is not one-family residential, that one only has to look at a map of the property to see how
far the facility will be from the neighbors in the back, that all traffic will be from Lee
Fntghway and most neighbors will not even know the facility is there.
In s,mmary, Dr. Minnick explained that the Virginia Synod Lutheran Homes purchased
the property in all good faith that they would be free to establish a home for older people,
with the understanding that the proposed home violated no zoning regulations in effect at that
time. He said they made no commitments regarding one story construction. He explained that
the Home has reduced its plans from five stories to three, that it is not possible to reduce
further and if this is not acceptable, they have no choice but to abandon the project.
The Reverend Robert Fellows, Administrator of the Virginia Synod Lutheran Homes, Incor-
porated, appeared before Council and advised that what is being proposed is a congregate housing
facility for the elderly, which is housing with supportive services for those 62 years of age or
older. He said that supportive services are those which help an individual remain independent
or semi-independent and is not to be confused with a health care facility such as the existing
nursing home. He noted that the supportive services shall include a dining room, hygiene services
as needed, housekeeping services as needed, social services, and recreational services in order
to assist the impaired but not ill elderly to maintain an independent or semi-independent life
style.
The Reverend Fellows explained that residents of the facility will range from persons
of low income to persons of wealth, that those residents with low income will have the availability
of Section 8 rent subsidies while those of upper income will pay through their own resources,
that the poor, over the life of the project, will receive rent subsidies of over $20 million and
this money will flow into the economy of the City of Roanoke and'will be in addition to the cost
of the structure which is estimated at $3.5 million.
In closing, the Reverend Fellows said the present nursing home building was grandfathered
into the city upon annexation with a RS-1 zoning and the Synod is in need of having the land use
zoning updated to permit the continued operation of the nursing home in its present location
should they ever desire to bring it to the full 100 bed capacity as was planned before bids were
received in 1973.
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The Hayor then called for remarks f~om the three speakers in opposition to the rezontn~;
whereupon, Hr. Frank W. Rogers, Jr., Attorney, appeared before Council and advised that he
represents Hr. and Hrs. E. Paul Hayes, Hr. and Hrs. W. S. Russell, and Hr. and ~rs. Frank T.
Ellett, and that the property of these three families adjoin the property which the Lutheran
Synod has petitioned to rezone. He noted that his clients, as well as virtually every resident
in the neighborhood, oppose the rezontng application and he presented a petition signed by 185
residents in opposition thereto.
Hr, Rogers then described the background of the rezoning petition and called attention
to the fact that the Synod is no~ dealing ~rlth a federally guided apartment complex, totally
different from the original plan for garden type houses to fit and be in keeping with the single-
family residential character of the neighborhood, that the proposed complex viii provide not
only a home but also all of the '*supportive services" featured under the federal government's
'*congregate housing" concept which would include dietary (common dining room), health related
services, vocational services, recreational services, social services, educational services,
homemaking, beauty shop, barber shop, transportation, gift shop, laundry, convenience store and
perhaps a branch bank, that each service would require its own staff, its own specialized space
and its own capital equipment and, in addition to its occupying the building, there would be a
mass of persons moving in and out of the project carrying out the service feature of the congregate
housing concept.
Hr. Rogers noted that on the eve of the City Council's meeting of February 13, 1978,
at which time the public hearing was scheduled, the Synod ~rlthdrev its request for C-1 zoning
and a month later, on March 15, 1978, reftled a request that the property be rezoned to RG-1,
that the residents oppose the RG-1 request just as strongly as they opposed the C-1. He said
the $3.5 million facility would change the character of the district from single-family to
multiple-family, from lo~ density population to high density and would destroy the single-family
neighborhood because other requests for RG would follc~ and they, in turn, would be followed by
requests for C-1 and C-2.
Of importance, Hr. Rogers called to Council's attention that the requested RG-1
zoning will not permit construction and operation of the project proposed by the Synod, that RG-1
permits multiple-family residents and does not permit a complex providing dining, recreational,
educational, convenience store and all other commercial and non-com~aercial services offered
under the congregate housing concept, whose proper zoning is C-1.
In concluding, Mr. Rogers urged that Council deny the request of the Lutheran Synod,
advising that the residents do not oppose elderly persons or anyone else, but they do oppose
construction of the proposed complex and every other apartment or high rise building that will
destroy the single-family neighborhood. He said that the City Planning Commission recommended
against rezoning not because of any opposition to housing for the elderly but because of its
realization that rezoning of the property to RG-1 would extend multiple fmmtly dwellings too
deeply into the surrounding single family residential district and he urged that Council accept
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and deny the request for rezoning.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Edmond A. Damus, 1920 Deyerle Road, S. W., appeared before Council and advised
that the Board of Zoning Appeals damaged the value of land next door to him which he owns by
allowing the construction of a barn to house eight to ten horses. He asked that Council help
the neighborhood not to be destroyed any further.
Mr. Barry L. Thomas, 1929 Knollwood Road, S. W., spokesma~ on behalf of approximately
100 families of an unincorporated group known as the Windsor Hills Community Association, appeared
before Council and advised that they are firmly opposed to this project on the belief that it
will penetrate the neighborhood and destroy the nature of it. He said there are other areas in
the city that will be compatible with the proposed use and on behalf of the Windsor Hills group,
he respectfully requested that Council deny the request for rezoning.
Concern was expressed by certain persons in the audience that the proponents should be
allowed an additional speaker because the opponents had taken longer than the alloted 15 minutes
to make their presentation; whereupon, the Mayor advised that he would hear from one more person
representing the proponents.
Mrs. Corrine Gott then appeared before Council and advised that Roanoke City has a
sizeable elderly population and Roanoke needs the resources presently under consideration. She
said that the need is two-fold in that the elderly need further housing and Roanoke needs to
revitalize its older dwellings. She also said that for those elderly presently in older dwellings,
they will be unable to afford to pay the rental if the cost of improvements is passed onto them.
She noted that the subsidies which this project offers to those on the retirement income will
help make it possible for us to accomplish the goals that we have so wisely chosen for our city
and our citizens.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Question was raised by Mr. Taubman concerning the December 21, 1977 minutes of the
City Planning Commission wherein reference was made to a letter under date of September 29,
1967, fram the Reverend C. R. Plack to Mr. R. S. Kime, Attorney; whereupon, the City Clerk read
the letter from Mr. Plack advising that it is the plan of the Synod to build a home for the
elderly which would care for about 60 persons and in all likelihood the building would be a one
floor plan and expandable horizontally rather than vertically. A further communication from Mr.
Plack under date of December 16, 1976, to Dr. Luther Mauney, President, Virginia Synod Lutheran
Homes, Incorporated, also was read by the City Clerk, clarifying that the neighbors in the area
of the site, as well as the owner at the time, were told that the Board was not planning a high-
rise building on the rear wooded elevation, nor on the high central elevation near the pine tree,
that the original plans for the first unit, made during his tenure, called for a lower and upper
level structure on the central elevation near the pine tree and this plan was approved by all
parties involved.
(For full text, see two communications on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hrs. Bowles questioned whether or not the RG-1 zoning would permit the construction of
the complex; whereupon, the Deputy Manager of City Planning answered in the affirmative, advising
that some modification may have to be made in the types of services.
Mr. Garland questioned that if the property had remained in Roanoke County, ~hat would
be the status of zoning at this time; whereupon, the Deputy Hanager of City Planning stated that
the complex could not have been built under the zoning of the County at the time of annexation.
In view of the fact that two members of Council were absent and also in view of the
considerable interest displayed on the part of both the proponents and the opponents, Mr. Grove
moved thet the public hearing be continued until the regular meeting of Council on Monday, Hay 22,
1978, at 2:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414 adopted by the Council on Monday, Hatch 18,
1974, the City Clerk set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, Hay 8, 1978, on the request of
Katherine Huff Tucker and James T. Tucker, Frances Huff Cart, The First National Exchange Bank
of Virginia, as sole survivir~ Trustee under the will of i. C. Huff, Peter Huff Ring and Elfleta A.
Ring, and Hersch Associates, a North Carolina limited partnership of which Henry J. Faison and
Van L. Weatherspoon, both residents of Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, are general partners,
that a portion of that certain tract of land fronting on the southerly side of Hershberger Road,
N. W., containing 165 acres, more or less, Official Tax Nos. 2490101 and 2360101, be rezoned
from IDM, Industrial Development District, to C-2, General Cu...~-ercial District, the matter was
before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Three persons were present in support of the rezoning, and approximately ten persons
were present in opposition.
As in the previous public hearing, the Mayor advised that he would allow three speakers
for the proponents and three speakers for the opponents and requested that they confine their
commmnts to five minutes each.
Representing the proponents, Mr. James F. Douthat, Attorney, appeared before Council
in support of the request of his clients, advising that it is requested that the property be in
effect down zoned to C-2 to allow for the development of a regional shopping center. He stated
that in the planning stages of the past eight months, attempts to meet a number of the problems
which might occur, such as a berm or protective barrier to protect third party neighbors, drainage,
access and certain other matters have been taken up with the city by way of an amendment to an
agreement which was entered into approximately ten years ago.
Mr. Henry F. Faison, representing Martin, Faison, and Weatherspoon Realty Company of
Charlotte, North Carolina, appeared before Council and advised that he had never seen a site
that would have less damaging effects on the surrounding neighborhood than this particular site.
He said there will be no additional traffic interjected onto Huff Lane or neighborhood streets.
He noted that his company was attracted to Roanoke some two years ago. He said that by 1980-81
there will be in the primary and secondary trade area over 500,000 people, the tertiary area
will represent another 200,000 people, giving a total of over 700,000 people in the trade area,
with an effective buying time complement of $4.7 million, and the retail sales profits for this
entire trade area for 1981 will be $2.6 billion. He noted that anyone looking at the above
figures would have to draw the conclusion they have drawn, which is, it is not a matter of
whether a regional shopping center of this magnitude is going to be built in the Valley, but
when. Ne said taxes and employment will improve for the Roanoke Valley. He also said that
planned development will tie into the already programmed widening of Hershberger Road.
Mr. Michael Marls, representing Raymond Keys Engineers, Consulting Site Engineers,
appeared before Council and advised of meetings with representatives of the city and state and
noted that they have a plan which all agree will effectively serve the shopping center. He said
the plan calls for widening of Hershberger Road and a fly-over which would permit traffic in and
out of the shopping center without passing a single traffic signal. He qualified that statement
to provide for 85% of the traffic that is estimated to be arriving to and from the west. He
noted that it is felt that this access plan is one of the best they have been able to get for a
shopping center and they are confident that it will serve traffic not only for the year that the
shopping center will open but for another 15 - 20 years.
Representing the opponents, Mr. John Cone, President, Citizens' Environmental Council,
appeared before Council and read a prepared statement advising that the Citizens' Environmental
Council of the Roanoke Valley have unanimously voted to request that Council deny the petition to
rezone the Huff Farm property. The statement set out nine points in opposition to rezoning.
In s,,rm~ry, Mr. Cone said that from a planning point of view, any action that would
result in encouragement of establishing such a facility on this site would have very damaging
results on the environment of our citizens on a long term basis. He said that bottom line profit
to the city is a very questionable matter and certainly not worth the abandonment of orderly and
healthy growth patterns for the city.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Robert N. Richert, President, Old Southwest Neighborhood Alliance, appeared before
Council and advised that those persons living in the inter-city feel that the proposed shopping
complex will further accelerate the decay and decline of the inter-city as a commercially viable
center and as a desirable place for the citizens of this community, that one only needs to look
into the past to see the magnetic effects of Crossroads Mall, Towers Mall and Tanglewood Mall
of drawing people and sales from the center city. He said this ultimately will result in tax
loss to the city. He noted that he feels activities of this nature, if they continue, will
result in future obsolescence of additional shopping centers similar to the effect that can be
seen at Towers Mall which advertises itself today as the "largest hop-in market in the State of
Virginia." He asked that Council vote in opposition to the proposed rezoning and that we try
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to orsanize our planning in a more orderly and ecologically sensitive fashion in the future.
In view of the fact that two members of Council were not present, Mr. Taubman moved
that the public hearing be continued until the regular meeting of Council on Honday, May 22,
1978, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove and adopted.
ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414 adopted by the Council on Honday, Hatch 18,
1974, the City Clerk set a public hearing for Honday, Hay 8, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., on the request
of the City Planning Co-~tsston staff that property located on the westerly side of Aerial Way
Drive, S. W., containing 2.694 acres, more or less, Official Tax Nos. 5200113 and 5200114, be
rezoned from RG-1, General Residential District, to LH, Light Hanufacturing District, the matter
was before tbs body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Deputy Manager of City Planning appeared before Council in support of the request.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Taubman moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24126) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, and Sheet No. 520, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
with respect to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ........... 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
COMPLAINTS-REHABILITATION CENTERS: Mr. Donald A. Miller, 1319 Maple Avenue, S. W.,
appeared before Council on behalf of residents and homeowners of old southwest Roanoke and requested
that the lease of the Community Youth Home located at 1314 Second Street, S. W., be non-renewable
due to the fact that the occupants of the facility are a public nuisance to local residents. He
said that the people who live in the old southwest community are disgusted and amazed at the lack
of control of the youth who constantly harass residents and people who work in the area.
Mr. Miller then read a communication from Mrs. Elizabeth A. Sarvay setting forth certain
incidents which occurred in the area in August of 1974.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Miller also presented a petition signed by 90 residents and homeowners of old southwesl
Roanoke requesting that the Community Youth Rome lease not be renewed.
Mrs. Frances Fulghum appeared before Council and advised that as owner of property at
1308 Second Street, S. W., next to the Community Youth Home, she is pleading to the City of Roanoke
to have the facility removed as it is a continuing nuisance. She advised of littering, rudeness,
etc. She said that the youth home residents became such a hazard to her husband's health that they
were finally forced to move out of their home and they have had the house for sale for over two
years with no one showing any interest in buying it because of the down-graded neighborhood.
Mr, William A. Martin, 1316 Second Street, S. W., appeared before Council and advised
that he has lived in the area since 1961. He said that the Community Youth Home is a public
nuisance because there is absolutely no control over the residents, that the homeowners have no
control over their own property, that profanity is loud and frequent, there are disturbances at
all hours of the day and night, and trash and garbage is thrown into their yards.
Council asked the City Attorney what the legal obligations of the city are in this
matter; whereupon, the City Attorney advised that the facility is a Division of Youth Services of
the State Department of Corrections, that it is not a city facility nor is it in any way connected
with the city. He said it is a halfway house for children who have been commited to the state for
delinquent offenses, both male and female. He said that a child cannot be sent to this facility
directly from the Juvenile Court but must first be commited to the care and custody of the State
Department of Corrections and then the child is sent to this facility after approximately a
period of one year as a halfway step back into the community.
The City Attorney noted that the facility was issued a certificate of occupancy on
October 25, 1975, and at that time the city and its various departments considered the matters of
zoning, building, plumbing and electrical Codes and the facility met and complied with all of
those codes. He said at the present they are a non-conforming use because of recent Ordinances
adopted by Council concerning halfway houses and those Ordinances were designed to protect the
city in the future against this type of use.
The City Attorney noted that there has been mention of a public nuisance, that the Code
of Virginia provides a method by which we can deal with a public nuisance in Section 48-1, wherein,
when a complaint is made to a Circuit Court by five or more citizens setting forth the existence
of a public nuisance, the Court is required to summon a special grand jury to investigate the
matter. If the special grand jury finds by presentment that there is indeed a public nuisance,
then the person maintaining the public nuisance is subject to a fine of up to $5,000.00 and the
nuisance shall be abated by injunctive proceedings.
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Mr. Dibling said this is a miter of litigation that might be considered by the residents
of the neighborhood. He noted that the Council has no effective legal method or proceeding availabl
to deal with this matter, it being a state facility and complying presumably with the zoning,
buildin~, plumbin~ and electrical codes. He suggested that the residents have two alternatives:
(1) litigation and (2) a political solution through state level. Therefore, he said there is no
available method to Council whereby it can take any effective legal action to abate the abuses
that have been called to its attention.
After a discussion of the matter, Hr. Taubman moved that the City Manager be instructed
to investigate the complaints, to determine the scope of disturbances, and to check into the
n-mher of complaints actually received by the Police Department, and further, that he advise
Council as to whether or not an expression of concern should be forwarded by Council to state
officials. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove and adopted.
HOUSING-SLUH CLEARANCE-PLANNING-GRANTS: A comaunication from Hr. Fred P. Bullington on
behalf of F & B Developers requesting an exception to Resolution No. 23586 to permit construction
of 128 units of multi-family type housing to be kno~m as Lee Hy Manor Apartments located on Stratfo~
Park Drive, was before Council.
The Mmyor advised that Mr. Bullington had requested that the matter be deferred until
the regular meeting of Council on Monday, May 22, 1978.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the request and that action on the matter be
deferred until the regular meeting of Council on Monday, May 22, 1978. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted.
COMPLAINTS-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Mr. and Mrs. Stephen W. Allen, 2524 Mount Pleasant
Boulevard, S. E., appeared before Council and advised that when a city drain was opened in the
vicinity of their home, the water was turned onto their property and backs up in their drive-way.
They mentioned debris and accumulation of water that makes it impossible to drive through after a
heavy rainstorm.
Mr. Herman Danisch, 2446 Mount Pleasant Boulevard, S. E., who also uses the access road,
appeared before Council and reiterated the remarks of Mr. and Mrs. Allen.
The Director of Utilities and Operations appeared before Council and advised that he has
discussed the matter with Mr. Allen, that the difficulty is a difference of opinion as to what is
causing the problem, that at one time there was a ditch down the lawns which is now being gullied,
that the city unstopped a culvert under the roadbed to protect the roadbed and that let the water
come through the culvert instead of coming across the road and when it dumps out, it is ~umpin~ on
the other side of the road. He said there used to be a ditch on the other side of the road and
that ditch has been graded over and no longer exists.
Mr. Kiser noted that Mr. Allen has requested that the city install a new drain or
a drainage ditch either on his side of the road or the other side. He said he does not feel the
city should do this unless it changes its policy. He also said that normally the city does not
construct a drainage ditch on private property in an established drainage area.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Grove moved that the City Manager be requested to
investigate the matter and report any potential solutions to the Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ELECTIONS: A communication from Mr. Andrew H. Thompson, Secretary, Electoral Board,
transmitting the follOwing abstract of votes cast in the May 2, 1978, General Election for City
Council, and the Special Election for Sheriff:
8
ABSTHACT OF VOTES cast in the ~/City of Roanoke
at the General_~ election held on M~V 2 ,__
,1978
Virginia,
FOR City Council
Names of Candidates
James O. "Jim" alanville
James Po 'Jay" Petty
T~alVotes Received
(In Writing)
Four Thousand Nine Hundred
Sixty-three
O~e Thousand Seven Hundred
Number of
ChMlenged
Total Votes Voice
Received Included
(In Figures ) In Total
(_ 4,963 ) 0
( lt792 ) 0
tlampton W, Thomas
Ninet~*two
Five Thousand Eiqhty-five
Saaes O. Trout
Four Thousand Five Hundred Elqhty_
Charles L. Landis
D, Re "Randy"
· Six Thousand_Six Hundred Ninety.
Three Ihousand Six Hundred Seven
phyllis A. Olin
Ray~ondC. rx:{ui, ~r.
Four Thousand Seven Hundred
Xlnety-five
Robert A. Garland
One Thousand_ Thirty-four
Five Thousand Nine Hundred
5,085 ) 0
4~580 ) 0
6~690 .) 0
3~607 ) 0
~79§ ) 0
_l.~i___) 0
5,922 ) 0
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We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examtnMtoa o! the o~i,~lal records deposited with the Clerk ef the Cfi.
Col~ o~ tim th~lo~ o~ ~ ,19~ do hereby certify that the above i~ a t~
~ Abat~ of Vo~es ca~ at said electlo~ a~d ~ th~ore d~ine and declare that t~ [ollo~ng rec~i~d
~t~ num~ of ~es c~ in ~ ele~ton:
~les Lo,L~dis
fo~eo~eo! C~tyCounoil
under our hands th/s 3x'd da~ of May . i~8
A ~opy te~t¢:
Chairman
Member
Se~etary
~. Secreta~, Electoral Board
back of £om for w~lte-in$ )
Dennis ~ontg~ez7
Ron Chlldre~ ~e
Jim t~arvey One
ABSTRACT OF VOTES cost in the ~g/City of
. Virginia,'
at the ~ election held on k~. 9
Number of
Challenged
Total Votes Votes
Total Votes Received Received Included
Names of Candidates (In Writing) ( In Figures) In Total
Alvin ~udson .Eight ~nou~l N~nety ( 8~090 ) 0
Young .One (. I ) 0
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~,Ve, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the o~icial records deposited with the Clerk of the Cir-
cuit Court of the election on Ma*/ 2 . 19 78 . do hereby certify that the above is a true
and correct Abstract of Votes cast at said election and d~ therefore determine and declare that the following received
the greatest number of votes cast in said election:
W. klvin
for the office of Sher'~f~
Given under our hands this
A copy teste:
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Hr. Taubman moved that the co~mnicatton and abstract of votes be received and filed.
The motion was seconded by Hrs. Bmeles and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
CI1~ PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: Council at its last regular meeting on Monday, May 1, 1978,
referred to the City Hanager for study, report and reco~nendation a request of Mr. George g.
Franklin, Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, for use of the Naval Reserve
Facility until OIC is able to resume operations at the Stadium, said facilities having been
d~m~ged as a result of the recent flood, the City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that the Naval Reserve Facility be turned over to the School Board as recommended by the Water
Resources Committee, to be effective when legal measures are adopted; that the School Board be
requested to return to the City the facility used for maintenance amd warehouse; that Council
concur in SIC use of the Marine Corps Facility on an emergency basis for storage daily; and
that Council lease the Marine Corps Facility to OIC up to a maximum of 90 days, pursuant to a
written agreement to be prepared by the City Attorney's Office, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report and that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare the proper measure or measures. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
adopted.
Count%l, at its meeting on May 1, 1978, having deferred action on a report of the Water
Resources Committee reco~ending that the Naval Reserve Armory facility, with grounds and associated
structures, be transferred to the control of the Roanoke City School Board for use as their
maintenance and operations center, the matter was again before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
Council, at its meeting on May 1, 1978, having also deferred action on a report of the
Water Reaources Com~ittee in connection with the disposition of the Jefferson High School Vocational
Annex and the old school maintenance building on 6th Street, S. W., recommending that when a
formal offer of the properties is received from the School Board that Council accept it and have
a more thorough study made by the administration of the re-use; and further recommending that
the Calvary Baptist Church be informed that they will be made aware of the status of the property
so they may bid if it is sold, the matter was again before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted.
EMERGENCY SERVICES-FLOODS-HURRICANES: The City Manager submitted a memorandum from
the Director of Public Works in regard to certain services which the city will be delayed in
performing due to the flooding.
(For full text, see memorandum on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the memorandum be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Garland and adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
with street conditions on Panor~a Avenue and Fairview Road, M. W., recomm~ending repair of potholes
in street surfaces, installation of asphalt overlay presently scheduled under the EDA Paving
Program, installation of 300 feet of §uardrail along portions of the streets, and placing a
higher priority on snow and ice removal along both streets.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-GRANTS-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending acceptance of the Southwest Park at no cost from the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24127) AN ORDINANCE accepting the offer of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority to convey certain property lying between llth and 12th Streets, S. W., and
Norfolk and Jackson Avenues, S. W., to the City of Roanoke for park purposes; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor .............. 5,
NAYS: None ............
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
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Hr. Taubman moved that the co~unication and abstract of votes be received and filed.
The motion was seconded by Hrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
CITY PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: Council at its last regular meeting on Monday, Hay 1, 1978, having
referred to the City Manager for study, report and recom~endation a request of Hr. George E.
Franklin, Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, for use of the Naval Reserve
Facility until OIC is able to resume operations at the Stadium, said iacilities having been
damaged as a result of the recent flood, the City Hanagar submitted a written report recom~nding
that the Naval Reserve Facility be turned over to the School Board as recommended by the Water
Resources Committee, to be effective when legal measures are adoptedl Chat the School Board be
requested to return to the City the facility used for maintenance and warahousel that Council
concur in OIC use of the Harine Corps Facility on an emergency basis for storsge daily; and
that Council lease the Marine Corps Facility to OIC up to a m~=imum of 90 days, pursuant to a
written agreement to be prepared by the City Attorney's Office, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report and that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare the proper measure or measures. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
adopted.
Council, at its meeting on May 1, 1978, having deferred action on a report of the Water
Resources Committee recommending that the Naval Reserve Armory facility, with grounds and associated
structures, be transferred to the control of the Roanoke City School Board for use as their
maintenance and operations center, the matter was again before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
Council, at its meeting on May 1, 1978, having also deferred action on a report of the
Water Resources Committee in connection with the disposition of the Jefferson High School Vocational
Annex and the old school maintenance building on 6th Street, S. W., recommending that when a
formal offer of the properties is received from the School Board that Council accept it and have
a more thorough study made by the administration of the re-use; and further recommending that
the Calvary Baptist Church be informed that they will be mada aware of the status of the property
so they may bid if it is sold, the matter was again before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted.
EMERGENCY SERVICES-FLOODS-HURRICAI~ES: The City Manager submitted a memorandum from
the Director of Public Works in regard to certain services which the city will be delayed in
performing due to the flooding.
(For full text, see memorandum on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the memorandum be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
with street conditions on Panorama Avenue and Fait-view Road, N. W., recommending repair of potholes
in street surfaces, installation of asphalt overlay presently scheduled under the EDA Paving
Program, installation of 300 feet of guardrail along portions of the streets, and placing a
higher priority on snow and ice removal along both streets.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-GRANTS-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending acceptance of the Southwest Park at no cost from the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24127) AN ORDINANCE accepting the offer of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority to convey certain property lying between llth and 12th Streets, S. W., and
Norfolk and Jackson Avenues, S. W., to the City of Roanoke for park purposes; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor .............. 5.
NAYS: None ....................
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
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STATE HIGltWAYS: The City ltanager submitted a written report recommending adoption of
the proper measure providing the Virginia Department of High, aye and Transportation with necessary
assurances regarding arrangements for relocation and/or adjustment of utilities affected by the
24th Street Highway Project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#24128) A RESOLUTION relating to the relocation and/or adjustment of utility facilities
in connection with Highway Project No. U-000~128-105, RW-201, C-501.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, and Mayor Taylor ...................... 4.
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent) (Council member Taubman abstained from voting)
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization to
enter into an engineering agreement with Hayes, Seay, Mmttern & Mattern for a feasibility study
for improvements to the ramp apron at the Roanoke Municipal Airport Terminal Building, and to
establish a cost ceiling of $18,660.00 for this phase of the work.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24129) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the employment of the professional services of
certain engineers to provide preliminary design, soil and pavement investigation analyses, cost
estimates, drawings and specifications for, providing supervision and inspection of and performing
other related services in connection with improvements to ramp aprons at Roanoke Municipal Airport,
Woodrum Field, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubmen, and Mayor Taylor .............
NAYS: None .............................. O.
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
BUDGET-FIRE DEPARTMENT-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-UTILITIES: The City Manager submitted a
written report requesting transfer of certain funds from contingencies to utility accounts in the
Fire Department and the Parks and Recreation Department, to provide funds for the remainder of
the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $12,000.00 from Contingency Reserve under Section #1880, "Contingencies,"
to Utilities and Communications under Section #1347, "Fire," and transferring $8,000.00 from
Utilities Rate Increase under Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Utilities and Communications
under Section #1375, "Parks and Recreation," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24130) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None .......
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
BUDGET-PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$31,000.00 be transferred to the Utilities and Communications account of the Buildings Maintenance
budget to provide sufficient funds for the remainder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $16,400.00 from
Maintenance to Utilities and Co~maunications under Section #1664, "Building Maintenance," and
transferring $14,600.00 from Contingencies under Section #1880, "Contingency Reserve," to Utilities
and Communications under Section #1664, "Building Maintenance," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24131) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ............. 5.
NAYS: None ........... -- ..... O.
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
BUDGET-GRANTS-COI~IONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY: The City Manager submitted a written report
reco~ending authorization to accept Law Enforcement Grant No. 77-A4390 to provide two law interns
for the s,,mmer of 1978 to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office and that funds be appropriated
therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance emending and reordaining certain sections of the 1977-78 General Fund and Grant Programs
Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24132) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund and Grant Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providin8 for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ............. 5.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance, execution and
filing of the grant:
(#24133) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance, execution, and filing of the "Special
Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with the Division of Justice and Crime Prevention for an
action grant of Federal funds for employment of two law student interns in the Co~onwealth's
Attorney's Office.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor .............. 5.
NAYS: None ...........
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE HOME: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with Law Enforcement Grant No. 75-A3170, Outreach Detention Program, Juvenile Home, recommending
that remaining funds be deappropriated and the grant fund department be eliminated.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1977-78 Grant Programs Fund:
(#24134) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ............. 5.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
COUNCIL: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a matter of real estate.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Manager submitted an additional written report requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a matter of litigation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the reports of the City Manager. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ........... 5.
NAYS: None O.
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
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BUDGET-ROANOKE CIVIC CEN~ER-ROANOKE LIFE SAVING AND FIRST AID CREW, INCORPORATED:
The Director of Finance and the City Hanager submitted a Joint written report transmitting an
Ordinance making a $1,000.00 transfer to cover rental of the Roanoke Civic Center for the 50th
Anniversary celebration of the Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew, Incorporated, on May 27,
1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerkts Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the follo~ing emergency Ordinance transferring $1,000.00 from
Contingency Reserve under Section #1880, "Contingencies,*' to Roanoke Life Saving Crew, Other
Agencies, under Section #1832, "Contributions and Subsidies," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24135) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor .............. 5.
NAYS: None .......... 0.
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting the
financial report for the School Board for the month of March, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
REPORTS OF COI~/ITTEES:
AIRPORT: Council member Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed to study bids
received for remarking R/W 15/33 and a portion of centerline and touchdown markers R/W 5/23 at
Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, submitted a written report of the committee recommending
that the one bid received from John A. Hall & Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $18,000.00,
be accepted, subject to approval by the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that funds be transferred
therefor, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report of the committee and offered the
following emergency Ordinance transferring $18,000.00 from Entrance Road Lighting to Airport
Runway Marking under Section #2401, "New Airport Projects," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24136) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Airport
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providin~ for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor .............. 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of John A.
Hall & Company, Incorporated, upon certain terms and conditions:
(#24137) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal and awarding a contract for the
remarking of Runway 15-33 and a portion of Runway 5-23 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, upon certain terms and conditions; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the
requisite contract; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report concurring in the
report of the committee.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
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L~FINI$~ED ~USINES$:
'HOUSINC-SLUH CLFAI~/CE-APPALACRIAN POWER CONPANY-UTILITIES: Council at its meeting on
Hay 1, 1978, having deferred action on a report of the City Hanager recommending authorization
for Appalachian Power Company to construct a 69 kW line above ground in the Gainsboro Neighborhood
Development Project, the matter vas again before the body.
At the May 1 Cotmeil meeting, the City Hanager was requested to investigate the feasibilit
of relocating the line to the eastern edge of the Gainsboro Development Project; whereupon, the
Director of Utilities and Operations appeared before Council and advised that to relocate the
line generally in its present location but going from one side of the road to the other would
cost $49,000,00; that to relocate the line completely out of the Project along Orange Avenue and
Fifth Street would cost $60,500.00, however, the line would be more highly visable and more
susceptible to traffic damage; that to relocate the line along Gainsboro down to Wells Avenue and
back up Fifth Street, as has been envisioned by the Housing Authority, would cost $70,000.00; and
to relocate the line along Interstate 581 west along Wells Avenue as Mr. Rubard suggested would
cost approximately $90,000.00.
He noted that the recom~endation of the administration is contained in the May 1,
1978 report.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts appeared before Council and advised that he is not opposed
to what Appalachian is trying to do, but the problem is in the area of communication with the
community groups and that the community groups should have been consulted prior to coming to
Council with the request.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and
offered the following Resolution:
(#24138) A RESOLUTION waiving certain provisions of Ordinance No. 22055, adopted on
February 3, 1975, relating to underground installation of telephone, telegraph, and electric
wires, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ................. 4.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Council member Grove abstained from voting) (Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINAI~CES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
YOUTH COMMISSION: The Mayor advised that the two year terms of Mr. Wayne R. LaPierre
and Mrs. Geneva S. Hale as members of the Youth Commission will expire on April 30, 1978, and
called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Taubman placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Geneva S. Hale.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Geneva S. Hale was reelected as a member of
the Youth Commission for a term of two years ending April 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. HALE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ...... 5.
NAYS: None .........
.0.
(Council members Hubard and Thomas were absent)
BUILDINGS: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Lynn D. Avis has qualified as a member of
the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Frank
Harner, resigned, ending September 30, 1978.
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
YOUTH COMMISSION: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Lindsey T. Johnson has qualified as
a member of the Youth Commission for a term of two years ending April 30, 1979.
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
AIR POLLUTION: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Robert E. Johnston has qualified as a
member of the Advisory and Appeal Board, Air Pollution Control, for a term of four years ending
December 31, 1980.
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
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TRAFFIC: The City Clerk reported that Dr. W. W. S. Butler, III, has qualified as a
the Roanoke Highway Safety Commission for a term of four years ending October 31, 1980.
Hr. Taubmen moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
and adopted.
LIBRARIES: The City Clerk reported that Hrs. Carol B. Dalhouse has qualified as a
the Roanoke Public Library Board for a term of three years ending June 30, 1980.
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The metion was seconded by
and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
COUNCIL-AIR POLLUTION: Ms. Cheryl Smith, 936 Old Country Club Road, N. W., appeared
before Council and requested that citizens be asked not to smoke in the Council Chamber and that
all ash trays be removed.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Garland moved that the City Manager be instructed
to have no smoking signs installed in the Council Ch.mher. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted.
CITY GOVERNMENT: The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts appeared before Council and requested
that the City Manager, in coordination with Council, present a progress report to the citizens of
the City of Roanoke to restore confidence in city government.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
10:45 p.m.
APPROVED
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COUNCIL, REGULAR HEETING,
Honday, Hay 22, 1978.
T~e Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Hunicipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, Hay 22, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council me~bers Elizabeth T. Bo~les, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Hayor Noel C. Taylor ......... 7.
ABSENT: None ..................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Diblin$, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Wayme C. Strickler,
Minister of Music, Grandin Court Baptist Church.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, May 8, 1978,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mrs. Bowles, seconded by Mr. Grove and
unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as
recorded.
REARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SERVICE CENTER: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for a paging and radio
monitoring system for the Public Works Service Center, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, May 22, 1978, and to be opened before the Council at 2:00 p.m., on
that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no
representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with
the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the one bid received from Lee
Hartman & Sons, Incorporated, in the amount of $11,995.00.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bid be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III and J. D.
Sink as members of the committee.
ZONING: Council at its meeting on Monday, May 8, 1978, having continued a public
hearing on the request of the Virginia Synod Lutheran Homes, Incorporated, that property located
at 3804 Brandon Avenue, S. W., described as 12.1 acres, and being part of the property designated
by Official Tax No. 5180304, be rezoned from RS-l, SingleFamily Residential District, to RG1,
General Residential District, the matter was again before the body.
The Mayor advised that action on the request was deferred until the present time in
order that all members of Council could cast their vote. He suggested that the attorney for
the proponents and the attorney for the opponents be given five minutes each to present s,,mmary
statements.
Mr. Grove moved that the Ordinance rezoning the property be placed upon its first
reading. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles.
Mr. Lawrence C. Musgrove, Attorney, representing the Virginia Synod Lutheran Hemes,
Incorporated, appeared before Council in support of the request of his client. He advised that
the matter has been reviewed numerous times before both the City Council and the City Planning
Comm/ssion and he would not attempt to go into any further details. He reminded Council that what
is proposed is a home for the aged and that Council has stated by Resolution that housing for the
elderly is one of the primary needs of the City of Roanoke.
Mr. Frank W. Rogers, Jr., Attorney, representing Mr. and Mrs. E. Paul Hayes, Mr. and Mrs.
W. S. Russell, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Ellett, appeared before Council and advised that he had
no further remarks other than to again point out what the proposed rezoning would do to surrounding
properties: (1) it would move multiple-family housing into a single-family residential district;
and (2) it would change the area from Iow density population to high density, which is the
reason the City Planning Commission recomm~ended against the rezoning. He said the issue before
the Council is whether or not it wants to destroy what has been a single-family district.
After discussion of the request and after each member of Council was given an opportunity
to express hie or her feelings about the rezoning, the Ordinance which would have rezoned the
property was lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council member Bowles and Mayor Taylor ........................................ 2.
NAYS: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Thomas ................... 5.
Prior to casting his vote, Mr. Garland asked for a legal opinion from the City Attorney
as to whether or not he has a conflict of interest inasmuch as he is an employee of Friendship
Manor; whereupon, the City Attorney advised that he had very thoroughly reviewed the requirements
of the Virginia Conflict of Interest Act and found that Mr. Garland would not be in violation of
the Act in casting a vote either pro or con.
ZONING: Council at its meeting on Nay 8, 1978, having continued a public hearing on
the request of Y~atherine Huff Tucker and James T. Tucker, Frances Huff Cart, The First National
Exchange Bank of Virginia, as sole surviving Trustee under the viii of P. C. Huff, Peter Huff
Ring and Elfleda A. Ring, and Hersch Associates, a North Carolina limited partnership of which
Henry J. Faison and Van L. Weatherspoon, both residents of Hecklenburg County, North Carolina,
are ieneral partners, that a portion of that certain tract of land fronting on the southerly side
of Hershberger Road, N. W., containing 165 acres, more or less, Official Tax Nos. 2490101 and
2360101, be rezoned from IDN, Industrial Development District, to C-2, General Comercial District,
the matter was again before the body.
The Nayor advised that action on the request was deferred until the present time
in order that all me~bers of Council could cast their vote. He suggested that the attorney
representing the proponents be given five minutes in which to s,~m, rize the request.
Mrs. Bo~les moved that the follo~rlng Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24139) Alt ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2 of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as emended, and Sheet Numbers 236 and 249, Section 1976 Zone Nap, City of
Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
Mr. James F. Douthat, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before Council
in support of the request of his clients. He advised that the matter was covered in detail at
the public hearings before City Council and the City Planning Commission, that those items which
were not addressed in detail at the public hearings have been addressed in certain agreements which
will be presented to the Council and he suggested that Council review the agreements after which
time he would be pleased to answer questions.
At this time, the City Attorney requested a brief Executive Session to discuss two
matters of a legal nature and a real property nature.
Mr. Thomas moved that the request of the City Attorney be approved. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
At 2:40 p.m.,
At 2:55 p.m.,
Council present.
the Mayor declared a brief recess.
the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all members of
Mr. Taubman advised that the Conflict of Interest lows of the State of Virginia indicate
certain parameters within which, if a Council person falls, he or she is unable to vote on certain
issues. He said he was unable to vote on this issue due to the fact that he is a member of the
Board of Directors of the bank that holds this property in the care of its Trust Department. He
noted that the parameter within which he did not fall but by a very small amount was certain fees
which are rendered on behalf of the bank to certain Directors; therefore, he said he must abstain
fram voting on the issue at hand.
The Mayor advised that he too is on the same Board of Directors but does not hold the
same position as Mr. Taubman. He said he had received a ruling on the matter to the effect that
he is permitted to cast his vote.
The Mayor then requested the City Clerk to call the roll on Ordinance No. 24139 on
first reading; whereupon, the Ordinance was adopted on its first reading by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Council member Taubman abstained from voting for reasons as stated above.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance in regard to a certain contract and
letter agreement be placed upon its first reading:
(#24140) AN ORDINANCE approving a certain contract prepared to be entered into between
the City of Roanoke and certain landowners, rescinding and replacing a letter agreement between
the City and the landowners, dated February 12, 1968; and authorizing the Mayor and the City
Clerk to execute such contract for and on behalf of the City of Roanoke.
(Council
upon its
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
member
Mrs.
first
Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
None ...................................................................... 0.
Taubman abstained from voting for reasons as stated above.)
Bowles moved that the following Ordinance approving a certain contract be placed
reading:
(#24141) AN ORDINANCE approving a certain contract prepared to be entered into betveen
the City of Roanoke and Hersch Associates, a North Carolina limited partnership; and authorizing
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute such contract for and on behalf of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ..................
(Council m~mher Taubman abstained from voting for reasons as stated above.)
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORH DRAINS-COI~LAINTS: Hrs. Nancy D. McLean, 2250 Denniston Avenue,
S. W., appeared before Council in regard to a flooding situation in a public alley that runs
parallel to Deuniston Avenue and Memorial Avenue. She advised that this problem has been in
existence for the past 19 years. She noted that the alley fills up with water and the water
backs up into the yards and causes hydrostatic pressure which in turn causes water to back up
in the basements and this causes the sump pumps to run continuously.
Mrs. McLean noted that in the past the water has been a public eye sore, it smells bad,
but more importantly, it is an extreme danger to the children in the neighborhood because in some
places the water is as much as three feet deep.
Mrs. McLean stated that in times past the residents have been able to call upon the
Fire Department to pump out the water, but now they are advised that the Fire Department is no
longer authorized to do this, so recently, in order to get the water pumped out, residents called
numerous city officials and received no assistance until they were able to talk with Mr. Hewitt
who was then Acting City Manager. After sending someone to the site, she emphasized that it took
16 1/2 hours to pump the water out to a below dangerous level.
In s,,mm,ry, Mrs. McLean requested: (1) some type of drain or pump to take out the
water, (2) the name and telephone number of the person who has authorization to send out a pump
in time of need, and (3) a written statement from Council as to how and when this problem will be
alleviated.
Mrs. Dorothy P. Holcomb, 2254 Dennieton Avenue, S. W., also appeared before Council and
reiterated the remarks of Mrs. McLean.
The Assistant City Manager advised of a solution to the problem in teru~ of constructing
a storm drain. He said the same problem exists in approximately 30 - 40 other locations in the
city and it will require considerable capital investment in order to resolve. Additionally, in
respect to pumping, he noted that a large number of people have the same problem when there are
extremely heavy rainstorms and the city simply does not have the capabilities to keep all of the
low areas from ponding and flooding until such time as we are able to make the capital investment
to provide storm drains.
After considerable discussion of the complaint, Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be
referred to 1978-79 budget study to be considered along with other critical drainage problems.
It was also requested that the City Manager compile a list of drainage problem areas in the city,
identify those areas that are the responsibility of the City of Roanoke, and provide a s,mmary of
the total cost involved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication from Mr. Fred P. Bullington, on behalf of F &
B Developers, withdrawing a request for an exception to Resolution No. 13586 to permit construction
of 128 units of multi-family type housing on Stratford Park Drive, S. W., was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting
that $6,390.00 representing entry fees for the 1978 softball season, be appropriated to the
Department of Parks and Recreation budget to permit proper disbursement.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following emergency
Ordinance appropriating $6,390.00 to Personal Services under Section #1375, "Parks and Recreation,"
of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24142) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1375, "Parks and Recreation," of
the 1977-78 Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 27.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
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COUNCIL: The City Haneger submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
to discuss · matter of potential litig&tion.
The City Hanager also verbally requested another Executive Session to discuss a legal
matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a matter of potential
litigation and a legal matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the follo~ing
vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
SCHOOLS: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting an Ordinance to
amend the City Code as it relates to the election of School Board members. He noted that the
Ordinance provides for two things: first, it deletes the requirement that the interview with the
candidates be held on the third Wednesday following the first announcement by Council of its
intention to elect a member or members to the School Board; and second, it provides that, following
the interview, Council may hold an election at a special session as well as at a regular session.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24143) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 3.1, Procedure for election of
school trustees, Chapter 1 of Title VII, Public Schools, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as
amended, deleting the requirement that Council interview all candidates at 7:30 p.m., on the
third Wednesday following the first announcement and authorizing election to fill a vacancy or
vacancies at a special meeting of Council, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 28.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
In this connection, the City Clerk presented a written report advising that the three
year terms of Mr. James W. Burk$, Jr., and Dr. Wendell H. Butler as members of the Roanoke City
School Board will expire on June 30, 1978. She noted that pursuant to provisions of Ordinance
No. 23076, adopted by the Council on July 6, 1976, relating to procedure for election of School
Trustees, that Council and the general public were advised that applications for the two vacancies
were being received in the City Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. She requested that Council set a date for the purpose of interviewing all
candidates who have filed written applications sometime after Monday, June 12, and, if it meets
with the concurrence of Council, she noted that the election of the two School Board members
would be held at the regular meeting of Council on Monday, June 26, 1978.
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
With the concurrence of Council, the Mayor advised that Council would meet as a Co~ittee
of the Whole on Thursday, June 15, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber to interview all
candidates who have filed written applications.
COUNCIL: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a matter of real estate.
The City Attorney verbally requested that the item be withdrawn inasmuch as the matter
had already been discussed by Council.
TAXES-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: ~be Director of Finance submitted a written report in
connection with proposed rule changes relating to reporting of Social Security, advising that the
Department of Health, Education and Welfare has published new proposed rules requiring State and
local governments who participate in the Social Security Program to increase from quarterly to
monthly the frequency with which we currently deposit social security contributions on wages and
salaries paid to covered employees.
(For full text, see repor~ on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-TAXES-LEGISLATION: The Director of Finance submitted a written report advising
that due to newly passed legislation the city may, effective January 1, 1979, increase its tax on
bank stock from $.40 per $100.00 of actual stock value to $.80 per $100.00 of stock value.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to 1978-79 budget study for consideration.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
TAXES-ASSESSOR: The Real Estate Assessor submitted a written report requesting autho~
rizstion for the City Manager to execute an agreed-et with GIRt, Incorporated, to computerize
12,000 cosmercial, industrial and exempt properties within the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Hubard moved that the Ordinance concurring in the request be placed upon its
first reading. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland.
It was clarified that in anticipation of an $80,000.00 total expenditure, $13,500.00
was appropriated in the 1977-78 budget to cover that portion of the contract for this fiscal
year; whereupon, Mr. Thomas suggested that Council could approve the concept of the program,
but execute the contract post June 1978, which would mean that the $13,500.00 presently in this
budget year would be carried over to the 1978-79 fiscal year budget and Council would not have tc
appropriate the $37,500.00 until the 1979-80 fiscal year budget.
Mr. Thomas then offered a substitute motion that action on the request of the Assessor
be deferred until the regular meeting of Council on Monday, June 12, 1978, and that the Director
of Finance and the Real Estate Assessor be instructed to work out a payment schedule to be
included in the proposed contract with CBH, Incorporated. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AUDIT COMMITTEE: Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on May 15, 1978, were
before the Council.
(For full text, see Minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the minutes be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
A~NUAL REPORTS-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The Reverend James A. Allison, Chairman, Advisory
Board of Htmmn Services, appeared before Council and presented the annual report of the Board fo!
1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
There was also a slide presentation of activities of the Board during the past year.
Mr. Rubard moved that the report be received and filed with appreciation to the
Advisory Board of Human Services. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adoptei
AIREORT: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed to study bids received for
sealing a portion of an area around Buildings 13 - 20 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, with rubberized sand slurry, submitted a written report recommending that a contract be
awarded to Claude Eggleston & Company, Incorporated, for approximately 27,777 square yards, and
that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report concurring in the
recommendation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $7,976.11 from Seal Runway 27 and $3,000.00 from Entrance Road Lighting t(
Seal Hangar Access under Section #24019, "Capital Outlay From Revenue," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24144) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordatn Section #24019, "Capital Outlay from
Revenue," of the 1977-78 Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 28.)
Hr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of Egglestor
and McNeil Company, Incorporated:
(#24145) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal and awarding a contract for genera]
aviation area asphalt sealing at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, upon certain terms and
conditions; authorizing the proper city officials to execute the requisite contract; and providi~
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 29.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
AIRPORT: Hr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed to study bids received for ney
wiring and conduit for high intensity runvay lighting for Runway 15/33 at Roanoke Hunicipal
Airport, Woodrum Field, submitted a written report recommending that a contract be a~arded to
Floyd S. Pike Electrical Contractors, Incorporated, includin$ additional work, in the total
amount of $31,205.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the co~,-fttee and offered
the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24146) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal and a~arding a contract for in-
stallation of new wiring and conduit for high intensity runway lighting at Roanoke Hunicipal
Airport, Woodrum Field, upon certain terms and conditions; rejecting certain other bide; autho-
rizing the appropriate city officials to execute the requisite contract; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 29.)
Hr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES ~ P~SOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24124 vacating, discontinuing and closing that
certain alley extending in a northerly direction from its tntersection wfth Rutherford Avenue
through Block 2, Northside Addition, having previously been before the Council for its first
reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24124) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that certain
alleyway extending in a northerly direction from its intersection with Rutherford Avenue, through
Block 2, according to the Map of Northside Addition, which is more particularly described
hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 24.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
STREETS ~ ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24125 vacating, discontinuing and closing Tuck
Street between Wallace Avenue and Orange Avenue, the portion of Purcell Avenue between Tuck
Street and Walton Street, the portion of that certain alleyway between Tuck Street and Light
Street, and the portion of that certain alleyway between Tuck Street and Walton Street, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading
and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second read-
ing and final adoption:
(#24125) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that portion of
Tuck Street between Wallace Avenue and Orange Avenue, that portion of Purcell Avenue between Tuck
Street and Walton Street, that certain alleyway between Tuck Street and Light Street, and that
certain alleyway between Tuck Street and Walton Street, which are more particularly described
hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 25.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24126 rezoning property located on the westerly side of Aerial
Way Drive, S. W., containing 2.694 acres, more or less, Official Tax Nos. 5200113 and 5200114,
from RC~I, General Residential District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District, having previously
been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and
final adoption:
(#24126) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Sec. 2, of the Code of the City
of Roanoke (1956), as amended, and Sheet No. 520, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
with respect to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 26.)
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Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hrs. Bo~les
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
(Hr, Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Council havin8 previously instructed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing and providing for the lease by the city of the
former Marine Corps Facility site to Opportunities Industrialization Center, upon certain terms
and conditions, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Taubman moved that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(#24147) Alt ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the lease by the City of the
former Harine Corps Facility site to Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC), upon certain
terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the follo~iug vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubmmn, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor - 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
The City Attorney advised that Council cannot execute the lease with OIC until June 22
due to provision of the City Charter that the city cannot convey any interest in property with an
emergency clause, and, therefore, this Ordinance must be read once again on June 12 and will not
become effective until ten days thereafter. He said it may be possible that the premises can be
occupied without a lease if OIC will take out the type of insurance that the city will require in
the lease and take certain other steps to protect the city. He said the administration will
endeavor to work out a method whereby OIC may occupy the premises and they will be there at the
will of the city until such time as a formal lease is executed.
CITY PROPERTY-NAVAL RESERVE ARMORY-SCHOOLS: Council having previously instructed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure dedicating that property heretofore known as the
Naval Reserve Armory, located at the corner of Franklin Road and Reserve Avenue, S. W., and being
a portion of Official Tax No. 1040202, to the School Board of the City of Roanoke to be used for
school purposes, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#24148) A RESOLUTION dedicating that property heretofore known as the Naval Reserve
Armory, located at the corner of Franklin Road and Reserve Avenue, S. W., and being a portion of
Official Tax No. 1040202, to the School Board of the City of Roanoke to be used for school purposes.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 30.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
FLOODS-HURRICANES: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure expressing the Council's appreciation for the excellent service rendered
during the recent period of flooding, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the
following Resolution:
(#24149) A RESOLUTION expressing the Council's appreciation for the excellent service
rendered during the recent period of flooding.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 31.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure authorizing the holding of two regular Council meetings during the months of June, July
and August, 1978, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Taubman offered the following Resolution:
(#24150) A RESOLUTION authorizing the holding of two regular Council meetings during
the months of June, July and August, 1978.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 31.)
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
BUDGET-LAW LIBRARY: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure transferring $2,000.00 from Travel and Education under Section #1585, "Libraries,
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to Materials and Supplies under Section t1587, "Law Library," of the 1977-78 budget, representing
the City's share of the deficit in connection with operation of the Law Library, Mr. Hubard
offered the follo~in8 emergency Ordinance:
(#24151) AN ORDINANCE to a~end and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 32.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion vas seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1977-78 School Board budget, to
provide $11,975.00 for the Hurt Park Elementary School Community Education Program and $44,544.00
for Title I, P. L. 89-10, Su~-~er, Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24152) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 32.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: The Mayor presented a co~m~unicatton requesting that Council meet in Executive
Session to discuss a matter of personnel.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
COUNCIL: Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a real
estate matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
TAXES: Hr. Hubard presented a communication advising that he read with considerable
interest Councilr~sn Grove's memorandum to Council recommending that the business and professional
license rates be reduced gradually over the next five years in order to conform to the ceiling on
such rates mandated by Section 58-266.1 of the Code of Virginia. He made reference to a recent
study entitled "Tax Rates in Virginia Cities and Selected Counties: 1977" and said that when the
city's annexation payments of about $2,000,000 to Roanoke County end on December 31, 1980, we
should be able immediately to reduce our real estate tax rate to within the range of the average
of $1.39 for Virginia's cities. Meanwhile, he said we should continue to make all reasonable
efforts to reduce the costs of operating our city without reducing in any significant measure the
high quality of services which we furnish to our citizenry. He said it would seem appropriate to
obtain the sense of our citizens as to whether they would be willing for this city government to
reduce the level of financial support appropriated to one or more of these services, if this
results forthwith in an equal and offsetting reduction in real estate taxes.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the statement be referred to 1978-79 budget study. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
YOUTH COMMISSION: The Mayor advised of the expiration of the two year term of Mr.
Wayne R. LaPierre as a member of the Youth Commission on April 30, 1978, and called for nominations
to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Thomae placed in nomination the name of Mr. Wayne R. LaPierre.
There being no nominations, Mr. LaPierre was reelected as a member of the Youth Commission
for a term of two years ending April 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. LAPIERRE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ......................................... 7.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a
vacancy on the Fair Housing Board created by the resignation of Mr. Earl B. Pullen for a term
ending March 31, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. Charles A. Davis.
There being no further no~tnations, Hr. Davia was elected as a member of the Fair
Housin~ Board to fill the unexpired ter~ of Hr. Earl B. Pullen for a term ending Hatch 31, 1980,
by the follovi~ vote:
FOR HR. DAVIS: Council me~bers Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and
Hayor Taylor ....................................... 7.
HUMAN RESOURCES COHHITTEE: The Hayor noted that there currently is a vacancy on the
Human Resources Committee created by the resignation of Hrs. Jean S. Showalter for a term ending
June 30, 1978, and he requested that Hr. Taubman be responsible for finding a replacement.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS-LEAGUE OF OLDER AHERICA1/S: The Mayor noted that the one year term
of Hr. James D. Ritchie as the city representative on the Board of Directors, League of Older
Americans, expired on February 28, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Hrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Hr. James D. Ritchie.
There being no further nominations, Hr. Ritchie was reelected as the city representative
on the Board of Directors, League of Older Americans, for a term of one year ending February 28,
1979, by the follo~ing vote:
FOR HR. RITCHIE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard Taubman, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................... 7.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
FLOODS-HURRICANES-CIVIL DEFENSE: Mr. Vincent S. Wheeler, owner of Fast Service Laundry
and Cleaning, 687 Brandon Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council representing a group of business
people who were affected by a recent flood and advised that the Army Corp of Engineers concluded
in a report dated February 1978, that the Roanoke River flood plain in the Roanoke-Salem area is
a major flood damage center and the report also noted that the Roanoke River flood situation in
the Roanoke-Salem area warrants full consideration of flood control measures for reducing damage.
He said the report further recommended that certain measures designed to minimize and prevent
serious flooding in the Roanoke-Salem area be deferred until the upstream potential is determined
by the Upper Roanoke Basin Study, which report is not expected to be issued before 1980. Mr.
Wheeler requested that Council urge the federal and state representatives of the Roanoke-Salem
area to solicit the expeditious conclusion of the study.
Mr. Charles N. Buhrman representing Roanoke Iron and Bridge Works, Incorporated, also
appeared before Council in connection with the matter.
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#24153) A RESOLUTION urging Federal and State representatives of the Roanoke-Salem
area to solicit the expeditious conclusion of the study to alleviate the flood damage potential
of the Roanoke River basin and the expeditious treatment by the Army Corps of Engineers of the
flood problem which exists in the Roanoke-Salem area.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 33.)
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
COMPLAINTS-REHABILITATION CENTERS: Mr. Donald A. Miller, 1319 Maple Avenue, S. W.,
appeared before Council and presented a cu~munication from Mr. R. Stedman Oakey, President,
Stedman House, Incorporated, advising of his concern with the lack of civic interest shown residents
of old southwest Roanoke in trying to maintain a first-class neighborhood.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Council having previously referred to the City Manager for investigation and report the
matter of complaints regarding the Community Youth Home, Mr. Miller presented a petition signed
by 41 property owners and taxpayers in the immediate area of the Community Youth Home at 1314
Second Street, S. W., demanding that the lease of the Home be non-renewable as of February, 1979,
because the occupants of the Home are a public nuisance to local property owners and taxpayers.
Hr. Miller noted that the property owners who signed the petition will not allow the Old Southwest
Neighborhood Alliance to speak for them or represent them in any manner, anywhere, or at any
time.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Dr. Robert C. Crawford, 1224 Franklin Road, S. W., appeared before Council and advised
that the meeting of the Old Southwest Neighborhood Alliance in connection with the matter was a
"pure whitewash," and the sentiments of the Alliance do not represent the feeling of property
owners and taxpayers in the immediate neighborhood of the Home.
Mr. Taubman moved that the communication and petition be referred to the City Manager
for his information in connection with his investigation of the matter. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: Mr. William R. Howard, Senior Vice President and Assistant to the President,
Piedmont Airlines, appeared before Council and advised that Eastern A/rlines has announced its
intention to discontinue service to Roanoke, that Eastern presently provides one round trip per
day between Roanoke and Pittsburgh, that on May 23, Eastern will file its formal application with
the CAB to suspend service and Piedmont will file a Joint application seeking temporary exemption
authority to immediately replace Eastern. Mr. Howard advised that Piedmont is the only airline
that has filed for exemption authority seeking temporary immediate substitution authority, that
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Allegheny Airlines has filed a 401 Application for permanent authority from Pittsburgh to Roanok~
to Charlotte and Raleigh/Durham and Piedmont is making a firm proposal to replace the Eastern
service with tvo round tripe per day.
Hr. Howard noted that Piedmont Airlines respectfully requests that the Hayor and City
Council submit an appropriate filing to the CAB along the following lines: If the CAB grants the
Eastern Airlinest request to suspend service between Roanoke, Vir$iuia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
then the City of Roanoke requests that the CAB simultaneously grant the Exemption Application of
Piedmont which would permit Piedmont to provide imediate t~mporary service between those points
until such time as the CAB selects an airline or airlines to permanently replace the Eastern
service.
Hr. Taubman moved that the request be referred to the Airport Advisory Co~aission for
study, report and recommendation to Council and to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure in support of the Exemption Application of Piedmont Airlines. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
COUNCIL, SPECIAL HEETING,
Wednesday, Nay 31, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Hunicipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Wednesday, May 31, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., withMayor Noel C.
Taylor presiding.
PRESF~NT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland Lucian Y. Grove,
ltmapton W. Thomas and Hayor Noel C. Taylor ............................................... 5.
ABSENT: Council members William S. Hubard and Nicholas F. Taubman ................. 2.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. gwert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of
Finance; Mr. John H. Mitchell, Assistant Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City
Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Mayor.
BUDGET: The Mayor advised that the purpose of the meeting was to hold a public hearing
on the proposed 1978-79 budget, that all persons would be afforded an opportunity to speak con-
cerning all aspects of the budget, including proposed use of federal revenue sharing funds,
and he requested that those persons desiring to speak who had not already registered their names
with the City Clerk do so at that time.
At this point, the Mayor called upon the City Manager for remarks regarding the proposed
budget; whereupon, the City Manager presented a written report in connection with adjustments to
the 1978-79 budget as per recommendations from Council subsequent to budget study sessions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Since Council members had not had an opportunity to review the report, the Mayor advised
that action would be deferred until a later point in the meeting.
The Mayor then asked if there were citizens present who would like to address the
Council; whereupon, Mr. George Peters, 2027 Tinker Drive, N. E., appeared before Council and
spoke in support of the funding for the Total Action Against Poverty Detoxification Program.
(This matter was considered as a part of the Human Resources Committee recommendation to Council
which will be presented at a later date.)
The Mayor called attention to 23 communications from a sixth grade class at Fairview
Elementary School opposing the $1.9 million cut in the Roanoke City School Board budget.
(For full text, see communications on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
There being no further citizen input, the Mayor called upon the Director of Finance;
whereupon, Mr. Schlanger presented a certificate advising that funds required for the 1978-79
General Fund, Water Fund, Sewage Treatment Fund, Roanoke Civic Center Fund, and Airport Fund
budgets will be available for appropriation.
(For full text, see certificate on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the certificate be received and filed and concurred in. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
BUDGET: Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance adopting the annual
General Fund Appropriation of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, and
ending June 30, 1979, in the total amount of $74,049,162.00:
(#24154) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual General Fund Appropriation of the City of
Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979; and declaring the
existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 33.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........... 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Council members Hubard and Taubman were absent)
BUDGET-WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance adopting
the annual Water Fund Appropriation of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
1978, and ending June 30, 1979, in the total amount of $4,082,178.00.
(#24155) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual Water Fund Appropriation of the City of
Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979; and declaring the
existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 35.)
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Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council m~mbers Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ...........
NAYS: None ........................................... O.
(Council members Hubard and Taubman were absent)
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STOIOi DRAINS: Hr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance
adopting the annual Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal
year beginning July l, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979, in the total amount of $4,997,967.00:
(#24156) Al/ ORDINANCE adopting the annual Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation of the
City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 19791 and declaring
the existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 35.)
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ..........
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
(Council members Hubard and Taubman were absent)
BUDGET-ROAnOKE CIVIC CENTER: Hr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance
adopting the annual Civic Center Fund Appropriation of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979, in the total amount of $1,319,298.00:
(#24157) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual Civic Center Fund Appropriation of the City
of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979; and declaring
the existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 36.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........... 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Council members Hubard and Taubman were absent)
BUDGET-AIRPORT: Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance adopting the
annual Municipal Airport Fund Appropriation of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979, in the total amount of $1,603,180.00:
(#24158) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual Municipal Airport Fund Appropriation of the
City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979; and declaring
the existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 37.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Council members Hubard and Taubman were absent.)
BUDGET-CITY EMPLOYEES-PAY PLAN: Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance
adopting and providing a new Pay Plan for the employees of the City of Roanoke, effective July 1,
1978; and amending and modifying Ordinance No. 23644 to the extent herein provided:
(#24159) AN ORDINANCE to adopt and provide a new Pay Plan for the employees of the
City of Roanoke effective July 1, 1978; amending and modifying Ordinance No. 23644 to the extent
herein provided; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 37.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
(Council members Hubard and Taubman were absent)
BUDGET-CITY EMPLOYEES-PAY PLAN: Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance
fixing the annual compensation of certain unclassified officials and employees of the city:
(#24160) AN ORDINANCE fixing the annual compensation of certain unclassified officials
and employees of the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 39.)
Hr. Thomas ~oved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove
and adopted by the follo~u~ vote:
AYES: Council momhers Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Thomas and ~yor Taylor ............
NAYS: ~one ................................................................ 0.
(Council m~ers Hubard and Taub~n were absent.)
B~ET-T~ES: Hr. Grove moved ~hat ~he ffo[l~ns Ordinance ~e~[nS and reordainins
Section 117, Tax Cred~, ~pter 8, License Tax Code, Title V~, T~t[on, o[ the Code o[ ~he City
o[ Roanoke, 19~, as ~ended, prov[d~nS for s 20~ ~ax credit in lieu o[ 10~, and prov~d[n~ for an
effective da~e of January 1, ~979, be placed upon ~ts first read[ns:
(~16[) ~ O~IN~CE ~o ~e~ and reorda[n Section [[7, Tax Credit, ~apter 8, L~cense
Tax Code, Title VI, Taxation, Code o[ ~he City o[ Roanoke (19~6), as ~e~ed, prov[din2 for a
~ax credit in lieu of [0~, and prov~d~n~ for an e~fect~ve da~e of January 1,
(For fful[ tex~ o[ Ordinance, see Ordinance Book
The motion was eeconded by ~rs. B~les and adopted by the foll~[n~ vote:
AYES: Council membere B~[es, C~r[and, Grove, ~o~s and ~yor Taylor ..............
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Council members Hubard and Taub~n were absent.)
CO~CIL: ~e City ~nager requested that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss
a perso~el ~tter.
Mr. ~o~s moved that Council meet in Executive Sessi~ to discuss a personnel ~tter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, ~s and ~yor Taylor .............. 5.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Council me, ers Hubard and Taubman were absent.)
T~ES: In regard to n~ly passed legislation that the city ~y, effective January 1,
1979, increase its tax on bank stock from $.40 per $100.00 of actual stock value to $.80 per
$100.00 of stock value, the City Attorney advised that the Council will have to hold a public
hearing on the matter.
Mr. Tho~s moved that the public hearing be held on Monday, June 26, 1978, at 2:00 p.m.,
in the Council Ch~ber. ~e motion was seconded by Mrs. B~les and adopted.
BUDGET: ~e City Manager having submitted a written report earlier in the meeting in
regard to certain budget adjustments, the ~tter was again before the body.
~. Grove moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomae and adopted.
There being no further business,
ATTEST:
the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR HEETING,
Honday, June 12, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, June 12, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PPdtSENT: Council members Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove, William $. Hubard, Nicholas
F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thom~ and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ...................................... 6.
ABSENT: Vice Mayor Elizabeth T. Bowles ............................................ 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam E. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. WilliaM. Hackworth, Assistant
City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Judith M. St. Clair, Deputy
City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Chris Conver, Associate
Minister, Colonial Avenue Baptist Church.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, May 22, 1978,
and of the special meeting held on Wednesday, May 31, 1978, having been furnished each member of
Council, on motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring the month of June, 1978,
as UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND MONTH in the City of Roanoke and commended Mr. John R. Larew, Chairman
of the drive, for his excellent work in preparing for this effort and wished him great success in
this endeavor.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: The Mayor presented to Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance,
a Supplemental Certificate of Conformance in Financial Reporting, presented by the Municipal
Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada to governmental units whose annual
financial reports are judged to substantially conform to the financial reporting principles and
standards promulgated by the National Council of Governmental Accountants, dated April 18, 1978,
and commended him on his achievement.
COUNCIL-SHERIFF-ELECTIONS: Mr. Andrew H. Thompson, Secretary, Electoral Board, presented
certificates of election to Mr. Charles L. Landis, Mr. Robert A. Garland and Mr. Hampton W.
Thomas, who were elected members of Roanoke City Council in the May 2, 1978, general election,
and Mr. W. Alvin Hudson, elected Sheriff in the May 2, 1978, special election.
Mr. Thompson brought to Council's attention that space is needed to have the voting
machines worked on and advised he has made a request for such space.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
S~RS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for the 10th
Street Storm Drain Tunnel, Plan No. 5594, HUD Project No. B-77-MC-510-020, said proposals to be
received by the City Clerk until 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 12, 1978, and to be opened before the
Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertise-
ment for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the Deputy
City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the Deputy City Clerk opened and
read the following bids:
Bidder
Proposal I Proposal II Proposal III Proposal IV
C. C. & T Construc-
tion Company,
Incorporated
Armco Steel
Corporation
Stidd Tunneling &
Boring Corporation
Eastern Tunneling
Corporation
$390,315.00
507,178.00
517,850.00
647,750.00
$391,125.00
no bid
505,700.00
560,270.00
$419,804.00
532,246.50
542,002.00
684,750.00
$420,614.00
no bid
529,852.00
597,270.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and T. F.
Brady as members of the con~ntttee.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for Sewage
Treatment Plant Improvements, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m.,
Monday, June 12, 1978, and to be opened before the Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor
asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no representative present
raising any question, the Mayor instructed the Deputy City Clerk to proceed with the opening of
the bids; whereupon, the Deputy City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Bidder
Item No. 1 Item No. 2 Item No. 3
Acorn Construction Ltd.
Southwest Construction,
Incorporated
$391,000.00 $780,000.00 $1,170,000.00
424,800.00* no bid no bid
(*If bid is awarded within 30 days deduct
$10,000.00)
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman
and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Hessr8. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and H. S.
Ztmmer~an as members of the committee.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement
for bids for paving various streets in the city and the Public Works Service Center, said proposals
to be received by the City Clerk until 5:00 p.m., Honday, June 12, 1978, and to be opened before
the Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the
advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed
the Deputy City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the Deputy City Clerk
opened and read the following bids:
John A. Hall & Company, Incorporated
Adams Construction Company and Virginia
Asphalt Paving Company, Incorporated
S. R. Draper Paving Company
$458,593.39
464,778.01
476,027.15
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and J. D.
Sink as members of the committee.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for
bids for small area street and sidewalk restoration at various locations in the city, said
proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 12, 1978, and to be
opened before the Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor
instructed the Deputy City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the Deputy
City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Adams Construction Company
John A. Hall & Company, Incorporated
$154,951.00
161,793.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and J. D.
Sink as members of the committee.
PARKS AND RECREATION: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for a new roof at
the Preston Park Community Center, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 5:00
p.m., Monday, June 12, 1978, and to be opened before the Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the
Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no representative
present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the Deputy City Clerk to proceed with the
opening of the bids; whereupon, the Deputy City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Leonard Smith Sheet Metal & Roofing,
Incorporated
I. N. McNeil Roofing and Sheet Metal
Company, Incorporated
$16,254.00
24,480.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and J. D.
Sink as members of the committee.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, June
12, 1978, on the request of Colonial American National Bank that a portion of that alleyway
running between Campbell Avenue and Kirk Avenue, S. E., be vacated, discontinued and closed, the
matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the alleyway submitted a written report advising that
they have viewed the alleyway and they are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience
would result either to any individual or to the public from vacating, discontinuing and closing
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. William J. Creech, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Taubman moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24162) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating and closing that portion of a certain alley-
way running generally in a southerly direction between Campbell Avenue, S. E., and Kirk Avenue,
S. E., adjacent to Lots 122, 123, 124 and 125 of Ward 5 of the Roanoke Land and Improvement Company
Map, being a narrow strip on the westerly side of said alley in varying widths from 0.15 feet to
1.4 feet, more particularly shown on a plat of survey made for Colonial American National Bank,
dated November 11, 1977, by Jack G. Bess, Certified Land Surveyor, a copy of which is on file in
the Office of the City Clerk.
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The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor---5.
NAYS: None .............................................. 0.
(Vice Mayor ~owles was absent) (Council member Thomas not votini)
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of the Council, the City Clerk set a public
hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday~ June 12, 1978, on the request of Colony Savings and Loan Association
that property located at 1422 and 1430 Hershberger Road, N. W., and 4855 Eden Drive, N.
described as Lots l-A, 2-A and 3-A~ Block 6, Section 1, Map of Eden Park, Official Tax Nos.
2280801 - 2280803, inclusive, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-l, Office
and Institutional District~ the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. W. H. Fralin, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before Council in
support of the request of his client.
No one appearin§ in opposition to the request for rezoning, Mr. Garland moved that the
following Ordinance be placed on its first reading:
(#24163) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 228, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman.
After a discussion of the matter~ it was determined that approximately one-half of the
property needed for the proposed widening of Hershberger Road, N. W., would be taken from each
side of said road, and therefore, this would not create an undue problem for the property in questic
The following vote was recorded on Ordinance No. 24163, on its first reading:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of the Council, the City Clerk set a public hearing
for 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 12, 1978, on the request of Diversified Management that property
located at 2227-2229, 2231 and 2233 Sanford Avenue, S. W., described as Lots 9 and 10, Block 2,
Colonial Heights, Official Tax Nos. 1271109 and 1271110, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential
District, to C-I, Office and Institutional District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. B. K. Cruey, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before Council in
support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning, Mr. Thomas moved that the
following Ordinance be placed on its first reading:
(#24164) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 127, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in
relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman.
Mr. William G. Kuthy, Deputy Manager, City Planning, advised that because of the way
the road network was created by the State Highway Department over the objections of the Planning
Department, and the possible rezoning of other property remaining in the area, the City Planning
Commission preferred to rezone property in this area segmentally.
The following vote was recorded on Ordinance No. 24164 on its first reading:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
AIRPORT: Council having received a request to discuss the application of Allegheny
Airlines filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board for authority to provide service between Pittsburgh-
Roanoke/Raleigh-Durham/Charlotte, Docket 32587, from Mr. William N. Seitz, Director of Government
and Community Affairs for Allegheny Airlines, the Mayor advised that Mr. Seitz was not present
at the meeting.
A report of the Airport Advisory Commission in connection with the request of Piedmont
Airlines for support of their petition to the Civil Aeronautics Board for immediate "exemption
authority" to provide service between Roanoke and Pittsburgh, was also before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Jack C. Smith, Chairman, Airport Advisory Commission, appeared and advised that
the Commission come,ended Piedmont Airlines for the excellent service they have rendered the city
over the years, but it was the feeling of the Co~--tssion that they would rather have two airlines
than one serving the city for competition purposes.
Mr. Garland questioned Mr. Smith if the Airport Advisory Commission at its meeting had
given consideration to allowing Allegheny Airlines to have one trip and Piedmont Airlines one
trip, and whether this would be economically feasible; whereupon, Mr. Smith advised he did not
know if it would be economically feasible, and that he understood it was the prerogative of the
Civil Aeronautics Board to grant permissive authority to the two carriers, but he doubted if the
market would support two carriers.
Mr. William Howard, Senior Vice President and Assistant to the President of Piedmont
Airlines, appeared before the body and advised that Piedmont Airlines had concluded it would be the
natural replacement for Eastern Airlines and that it could count on the support of the City of
Roanoke particularly since it was willing to commit twice the amount of service that Eastern had
been providing and at highly convenient times of the day to permit easy same day commuting
between Pittsburgh and Roanoke, that over the years the relationship between Piedmont Airlines
and the city has been one of cooperation and allegiance resulting in the city having more airline
service than any city of its size in the nation, that Piedmont believes its decision to concentrate
service in selected small city hubs is a correct one and its decision to promote Roanoke as a
major hub is a sound one, that he is sure the Airport Advisory Commission's decision is one it
feels is best for the community, but if that decision represents a decision to turn its back on
the long standing and very unique relationship that has caused Roanoke to become a nationwide
leader in the availability of air transportation then that could be very damaging to the future
of air transportation at Roanoke, that Norfolk and Western Railway Company, General Electric and
Moore's Super Stores have all endorsed Piedmont's application, and that Piedmont respectfully
requests the support of Council to its application. He also presented an alternative suggestion
that Council go on record with the Civil Aeronautics Board as strongly favoring the immediate
replacement of Eastern service by an airline that is fit, willing and able to perform the service
without taking a position as to the choice of carriers.
Mr. Thomas questioned if Pittsburgh had taken a position in respect to this matter;
whereupon, Mr. Howard advised that both Pittsburgh and Richmond have taken positions in favor of
Piedmont's application.
Mr. Smith advised that Allegheny Airlines would provide service equivalent to that
service proposed by Piedmont Airlines.
After some discussion, Mr. Hubard questioned the intent of Mr. Howard's statement
about if the city concurred in the Airport Advisory Commission's recommendation it could be very
dmmmging to the future air transportation in this area; whereupon, Mr. Howard advised that Pied-
mont had had the impression that this city was anxious to cooperate and work with them and
that Roanoke recognized the value of being a hub city.
During further discussion, Mr. Howard advised that cities the size of Roanoke having
only one airline were not unique, but rather more typical, that almost every city wants additional
air service, but Piedmont thought Roanoke was atypical in that it already had so much more air
service than its size would normally warrant.
After further discussion, Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution endorsing a
certain application of Allegheny Airlines:
(#24165) A RESOLUTION setting forth the City's need for certain air service and
endorsing a certain application of Allegheny Airlines.
(For full text, see Resolution on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .............. 5.
NAYS: Council member Garland ..................................................... 1.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
Mr. Garland stated he voted against the measure because he felt Piedmont had served
this area well and long and to turn our backs on it at this particular time would not be a loyal
thing to do.
Mr. Thomas, having voted for the Resolution, moved for a reconsideration of the matter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
Mr. Taubman advised that while he respects the statements of Mr. Smith, Piedmont
Airlines is a good friend and in all fairness should be given one more chance, and moved that
the matter be referred back to the Airport Advisory Commission for further consideration. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas.
The City Manager advised that a notice to all parties stating that the Commonwealth of
Virginia by letter dated May 30, 1978, is requesting an extension of time to June 16, 1978, to
respond to the stated proceedings, has been received and consequently there would not be enough
time to receive a reply from the Airport Advisory Commission. He further advised that it was
the staff's recommendation to the Commission that no position be taken in the matter as to which
carrier would be selected.
Mr. Smith advised that the Commission was aware of the recommendation of the staff,
however, even at the danger of personal harm to their businesses, the members of the Commission
wanted to be counted as opting for a carrier, and they felt if they would not opt for a particular
airline, they would be taking the easy way out.
After further discussion of the matter, Hr. Thomas offered a substitute motion that
the city ask for an early determination from the Civil Aeronautics Board for a substitute carrier
but take no position as to which carrier would be selected. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
The City Manager reminded Council that it is dealing now with the temporary petition,
and that it may want to take a position when it c~es to the permanent route change.
Mr. Garland moved that the co,,~unication from Mr. William N. Seitz, the report of the
Airport Advisory Come, lesion and the letter from the Civil Aeronautics Board be received and
filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
COMPREHENSIVE EHPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT: Ms. Phyllis Mardian, Claim Advocate for
Total Action Against Poverty in the Roanoke Valley, appeared before Council and stated that she
is one of many public service employees being faced with the immediate threat of forced unemployment
that the affected employees, their families and interested citizens have formed a group called
UPSET, United Public Service Employment Terminated, that it has come to their attention there is
in the Manpower balance of state funds $1,000,000.00 which could be used for the local Consortium,
except for the refusal of the United States Department of Labor to permit the state government to
do so, that the affected employees and their families must be the victims of this shortsighted
policy through no fault of their own, and that they were seeking the city's commitment to join
with them in asking the President of the United States of America and the Secretary of Labor to
free those crucial funds so that they may continue their employment, and they would like maximum
efforts exerted to help them gain an audience with the President in order to impress upon the
federal administration the severity of their plight.
The City Manager advised that he had brought this matter to the attention of the Departmen!
of Labor this past week, that with the assistance of Congressman M. Caldwell Butler they reco~ended
to the Department that they take this same step, but at this point, it had not been done, and
that endorsement by Council would be the same as the administration's endorsement.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Garland moved that the matter be referred to the
City Attorney to prepare the proper statement endorsing the position of the administration that
the President of the United States permit the transfer of $1,000,000.00 in unallocated Federal
jobs money to provide relief to the Roanoke Consortium for Manpower Services. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-CIRCUIT COURT-GRANTS: A con~nunication from The Honorable Jack B. Coulter,
Judge, Twenty-third Judicial Circuit of Virginia, advising that an award notification of a grant
for purchase of certain video tape equipment for the Circuit Court was inadvertently overlooked,
and requesting that funds be appropriated therefor in order to meet the June 30, 1978, deadline
for purchase of said equipment, was before the body.
(For full text, see commmnication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following emergency
Ordinance providing funds in connection with Law Enforcement Grant No. 76-A4145 for the purchase
of certain video tape equipment:
(#24166) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78
General Fund and Grant Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 42.)
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Rubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY-PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY:
A communication from Mr. George E. Franklin, Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization
Center, requesting the donation, lease or purchase of a city-owned property in which to locate
the OIC agency, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the matter be referred to the Water Resources Committee and the
City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
TAXES-LICENSES: A communication from Mr. Raymond E. Dobyns, Assistant State Tax Commissio~
Department of Taxation, Commonwealth of Virginia, advising that House Bill 696, passed by the
1978 Session of the General Assembly, places ceilings on certain local business, professional and
occupational license taxes, and requesting any comments or suggestions the city may have along
these lines, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager and the Director of
Finance for a reply in respect to action taken by Council during budget study as it relates to
the above matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
SCHOOLS-CITY PROPERTY: A communication from Hr. James W. Eavey, Assistant Superintendent
for Business and Clerk of the Board, Roanoke City Public Schools, transmitting a Resolution
adopted by the School Board on Hay 23, 1978, returning the Jefferson Vocational Annex and the
Haintenance Shop to the control and possession of the city, was before the body.
(For full text, see co~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the communication and Resolution be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Hr. Thomas and adopted.
CITY GOVBRNHENT-LIBRARIES-UNITED STATES POST OFFICE: A communication from Mrs. Magdalen
A. Poff, President, Central Board, Roanoke Sister Cities, advising of their interest in space at
either the proposed cultural center or the Roanoke Public Library to develop displays of materials
from WonJu, Korea, and Kisumu, Kenya, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to the Roanoke Public Library Board and
the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Robert E. Hawthorne, Attorney, representing
Orrin W. Clifton, Dorothy S. Clifton, G. W. Drewry, Jr. and Carol H. Drewry, requesting that a
certain portion of Chesterton Street from the eastern boundary of Appalachian Power Company in
a westerly direction to the terminus of Chesterton Street at Windsor Lake, be vacated, discontinued
and closed, was before the body.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution appointing viewers in connection with the
application:
(#24167) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any three of
whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Orrin W. Clifton, Dorothy S.
Clifton, G. W. Drewry, Jr. and Carol H. Drewry to discontinue and close a certain portion of
Chesterton Street from the eastern boundary of Appalachian Power Company in a westerly direction
to the terminus of Chesterton Street at Windsor Lake; and referring the proposal to the City
Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 42.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
Mr. Hubard moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Leon R. Kytchen, Attorney, representing
Frederick Elwood Taylor, Jr., et al., Frances Huff Cart and Katerine Huff Tucker, et vir.,
requesting that a certain portion of Wall Street, S. E., be vacated, discontinued and closed, was
before the body.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution appointing viewers in connection with the
application:
(#24168) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any three of
whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Frederick Elwood Taylor, Jr., et
al., Frances Huff Cart, and Katerine Huff Tucker, et vir., to permanently vacate, discontinue and
close a portion of Wall Street, S.E., which portion is more particularly described hereinafter;
and referring the proposal to the City Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 43.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None O.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
Mr. Thomas moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
APPALACHIA~ POWER COMPANY-UTILITIES: The City Manager submitted a written report
making certain recommendations in connection with new electric rates proposed by Appalachian
Power Company to be effective July 1, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Hanager also requested authority to suggest to Appalachian Power Company that
they defer any increased rate until October 1, the effective date to r~m~in July 1, but the city
to not be required by them to pay any additional rate until October 1.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution
expressing the sense of Council not to concur in new electric rates established by Appalachian
Power Company:
(#24169) A RESOLUTION expressing the sense of Council not to concur in new electric
rates established by Appalachian Power Company for the City effective July.l, 1978, and authorizing
the Virginia Municipal League to negotiate with Appalachian Power Company on behalf of the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 44.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Hubard, Taubmau, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Grove abstained from voting due to a conflict of interest)
Mr. Hubard then moved that Council direct and authorize the City Manager to request of
Appalachian Power Company its concurrence i,n the city continuing to pay rates at the current
level for electricity sold by that utility to the city until a date no later than October 1,
1978. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted, Mr. Grove not voting.
Mr. Hubard then offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $5,225.00 from
Contingency Reserve under Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Other Services and Charges under
Section #0101, "Council":
(#24170) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 45.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............. 5.
NAYS: None ................ O.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Grove abstained from voting due to a conflict of interest)
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY-CITY PROPERTY-EASEMENTS: The City Manager submitted a
written report recom~ending that the Mayor be authorized to execute three indentures granting
Appalachian Power Company permission to erect and maintain electric lines across city property to
provide service to three certain locations.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and that the fellewing Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(#24171) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to execute
and deliver a deed of easement to the Appalachian Power Company.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Grove not voting)
Mr. Thomas then moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24172) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to execute
and deliver a deed of easement to the Appalachian Power Company.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........... 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Grove not voting)
Mr. Hubard moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24173) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to execute
and deliver a deed of easement to the Appalachian Power Company.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None O.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent) (Mr. Grove not voting)
CITY CODE-SEWeRS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~mendi~
that Title XVII, Chapter 7, Section 22, paragraph (a) of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956,
as amended, be revised in order to provide for equality of sever connection fees for equal service
to both City and County customers served by the City.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the follo~ing emergency
Ordinance amending the City Code:
(#24174) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordalning subsection (a) of Sec. 22. Connection
of certain properties outside corporate limits; charges, of Article II. Sewage Disposal, Chapter
?. Sewers and sewage disposal, of Title XVII. Streets, Sidewalks and Sewers, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 45.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ....................................
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
RADIOS-TELEVISION: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending adoption
of an Ordinance approving a reduction in CATV service rates to be effective May 1, 1978, and
subject to approval of the governing bodies of the Town of Vinton and the County of Roanoke.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Manager advised that officials of Roanoke Valley Cablevision have requested
that this matter be delayed for two weeks.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the request and delay the matter for two
weeks. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
BUDGET-PARKS AND RECREATION: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting
that $1,600.00 be appropriated to the Parks and Recreation Department budget in order to reimburse
affected basketball teams for that portion of entry fees not expended since league activities
were curtailed early to reduce electricity consumption.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance appropriating $1,600.00 to Materials and Supplies under Section #1375, "Parks and
Recreation," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24175) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1375, "Parks and Recreation," of
the 1977-78 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 46.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None .........
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT-FLOODS: The City Manager submitted a written report
requesting an appropriation totaling $200,000.00 in connection with flood damage at the Sewage
Treatment Plant.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Ordinance
Treatment
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
appropriating $200,000.00 to Section #2003, "Operating Expenses," of the 1977-78 Sewage
Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24176) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Sewage
Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 46.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT-FLOODS: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with the electrical power source at the Sewage Treatment Plant, and the extent of insurance
coverage in regard to flood damage, requesting authority to contract with Appalachian Power
Company for installation of automatic switching devices to be used in tandem with and as a supplemenl
to the standby generator.
285
286
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance accepting the proposal of Appalachian Power Company for installation of automatic
switching devices at the Sewage Treatment Plant:
(#24177) AN ORDIMANCE accepting the proposal of Appalachian Power Company for installatio~
of automatic switching devices at the Sewage Treatment Plant and authorizing the proper City
officials to execute the requisite contract; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 47.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .........
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with Law Enforcement Grant No. 76-A3779, Outreach Detention, Juvenile Home, recommending
that certain actions be taken to deappropriate or transfer remaining funds in the grant account
in order to reduce said account to zero.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance deappropriating or transferring remaining funds in said grant account:
(#24178) AN ORDINAI~CE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for au emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 47.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-GENERAL DISTRICT COURT-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with Law Enforcement Grant No. 76-A4145, which provided for the purchase of two calculato
by the General District Court, recommending that this account be reduced to zero.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance reducing said account to zero:
(#24179) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 48.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(ViceMayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No. 77-A4390 to provide one additional law intern
for the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office for the summer of 1978, and that funds be appropriated
therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance to provide funds in connection with Law Enforcement Grant No. 77-A4390:
(#24180) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund and Grant Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 48.)
Mr, Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
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Hr. Garland then offered the follo~ing Resolution authorizing acceptance of said grant:
(t24181) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance, execution, and filing of the "Special
Conditions for Action Grant A~ards" with the Division of Justice and Crime Prevention for an
action grant of Federal funds for employment of one additional law student intern in the Co~nweal
Attorney's Office.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 49.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mx. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ..................................
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF HUMAII SERVICES-MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The City Manager submitted a
written report requesting authorization to enter into a lease with Trinkmac Corporation for 360
Campbell Avenue, S. W., to provide space for the Human Services Directorate upon certain terms and
conditions, and that $15,000.00 be provided for renovation of 3,432 square feet in the Juvenile
Court Building.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Manager advised that there was no available, adequate city-owned space that
could be used for this purpose, and that the city can receive reimbursement for outside space
used.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance to provide funds in connection with the renovation of 3,432 square feet in the Juvenile
Court Building:
(#24182) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 49.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0,
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
Mr. Thomas then offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for lease by the
city of property at 360 Campbell Avenue, S. W.:
(#24183) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for lease by the City of a certain
building located at 360 Campbell Avenue, S. W., in the City of Roanoke, from the owner of said
property, to be used as office accommodations for certain Human Services employees of the City,
upon certain terms and conditions, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 50.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $40,000.00 be transferred from the Contingency Fund to a new Capital Fund entitled "Office
Renovation and Relocation," in connection with the establishment of a "Citizens' Request for
Services" office and the relocation of certain other city offices.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report
and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $40,000.00 from Contingency Reserve
under Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Capital Projects Fund under Section #1855, "Transfers,"
of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24184) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 50.)
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
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BUDGET-SKNERS AND STOI~DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report recom-
mending that the city purchase a 1.3 acre parcel of land from the Norfolk and Western Railway
Company for the sum of $17,000.00, upon certain te~m and conditions, in connection with
of the Do~atovn-Norfolk Avenue Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project, and that funds be
transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the folloving emergency
Ordinance transferring $17,000.00 from Se~age Lateral System Replacement under Section #0108,
"Charges for Current Services," of the 1977-78 General Fund, to Do~rnto~n ~ Norfolk Avenue Se~er
Project under Section #2401, "Capital Outlay," of the 1977-78 Sevage Treatment Fund:
(#24185) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Se~age
Treatment Fund and General Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 51.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was' seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
Mr. Grove then offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the city's acquisi-
tion of certain land along Campbell Avenue, S. E.:
(#24186) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of a portion of a parcel of
land along Campbell Avenue, S. E., in the City of Roanoke, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 51.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Nubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with the Downtown-Norfolk Avenue Sewer Replacement, recommending approval of the proper measure
designating the City Manager or the Assistant City Manager as representatives for execution of all
documents for EPA grant project C-510-510, and execution of a grant amendment for additional funds
in the amount of $689,480.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and
offered the following Resolution authorizing execution of an amendment to a certain grant for
construction of the Downtown-Norfolk Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project:
(#24187) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager, or Assistant City Manager in his
absence, to execute, on behalf of the City, an amendment to a certain grant heretofore made by the
United States of America to the City for Project No. C-510-510 for construction of the Downtown-Norf lk
Avenue Sanitary Sewer Replacement Project, said amendment having the effect of increasing the
amount of said grant by the sum of $689,480.00.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 52.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
SWIMMING POOLS: The City Manager submitted a written report recoa~ending changes in the
amounts charged for entry to, and the sale of "pool cards" at the municipal swimming pools.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and concurred in. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted.
BUDGET-PAR/iS AND RECREATION-SWIMMING POOLS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending appropriations of $1,000.00 for FY 1977-78 and $2,000.00 for FY 1978~79 to the Parks
and Recreation Department budget, to provide funds for operation of the Washington Park Pool food
concession.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the follOving emergency
Ordinance appropriatin~ $1,000.00 to Concession Supplies under Section t1375, "Parks and Recreation,'
of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24188) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 52.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
Mr. Hubard then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,000.00 to
Concession Supplies under Section #1375, "Parks and Recreation," of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24189) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 53.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion ~as seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
STREETS AND ALLEYS-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS-PLANNING-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted
a written report recommending authorization to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with
A~ams Construction Company for paving of various street segments within the city, EDA Paving
Project No. 01-51-26622, to provide for a revised budget adding $42,000.00 or 2,104 tons of asphalt
to the contract and yet leaving a small contingency for unanticipated problems.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance approving Change Order No. 1:
(#24190) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 1, to
the City's contract with Adams Construction Company, for paving of various street segments, authoriz~
by Ordinance No. 23884; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 53.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubmsn, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
JAIL: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization to execute
Change Order No. 6 in the amount of $50,789.00 to the contract with Tandy Construction Company for
construction of the new Roanoke City Jail.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Council questioned the high cost and necessity of installing security lighting fixtures
in the new jail facility; whereupon, the Assistant City Manager explained that the state has
issued its new jail construction standards which require the higher priced security lighting in
all cells, and that the administration tended to agree with the state that it would be to the
benefit of the city to install at the beginning a secure fixture as opposed to having to continually
replace fixtures for the next 50 to 75 years.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance approving Change Order No. 6:
(#24191) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 6, to
the City's contract with McDevitt and Street Company, dated July 6, 1977, for construction of a
new jail facility, authorized by Ordinance No. 23702; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 54.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
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TRAFFIC-RED CROSS: The City Manager submitted a written report recom~ending that the
lease with the American National Red Cross for property on Church Avenue utilized for city employee
parking, and the lease with J & S Parking for property on Church Avenue across from the Oakey
Chapel, be terminated on August 1, 1978, and that employees currently holding spaces in the R~d
Cross lot be reassigned spaces in the lot presently leased by J & S Parking.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recom~endation of the City Hanager. The
motion was seconded by Hr. Grove and adopted.
COHPLAINTS-SENERS AND STOPJ4 DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with the complaint of Hr. and Mrs. Stephen W. Allen and Hr. Herman Danisch regarding a
drainage problem adjacent to their driveway on Hount Pleasant Boulevard, S. E., recommending that
the city maintain the position of considering surface water as a common enemy, and that the property
owners be advised the city has no liability in this problem and can assume no obligation until
such time as similar problems can be addressed on a city-wide basis.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After viewing pictures submitted by the City Manager, Mr. Grove moved that Council
concur in the recommendation of the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
adopted.
BUSES: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending a new lease agreement
between Greater Roanoke Transit Company and the city for facilities at 12th Street and Campbell
Avenue, S. E., under the same provision as existed in previous years' agreement excepting that
GRTC will be responsible for furnishing all maintenance service, excluding the furnace and facilities
needed to provide heat.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report and that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(#24192) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City's lease of certain land and improvements
thereon located at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue, S. E., to Greater Roanoke Transit Company,
upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................ 5.
NAYS: None .......................................
-0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent) (Council member Hubard was out of the Council Chamber)
CIVIC CENTER: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending adoption of the
appropriate Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract with APCOA for operation of the
Roanoke Civic Center parking lot, to reflect beginning operation on June 15, 1978, and to permit
filing of the monthly financial statement by the 25th of each succeeding month.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance authorizing said amendment:
(#24193) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for an amendment to a Concession
Agreement dated March 28, 1978, between the City of Roanoke and APCOA, INC., relating to paid
parking at the Roanoke Civic Center, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 55.)
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......................... 4.
NAYS: Council member Garland ........................................................ 1.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent) (Council member Hubard was out of the Council Chamber)
BUDGET-WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting certain
adjustment of funds available to operate the water system for fiscal year 1977-78.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1977-78 Water Fund Appropriation
(#24194) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Water Fund
Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 55.)
At 9:42 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 10:00 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all members of
Council present except Vice Mayor Bowles.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of Ordinance No. 24194. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......
NAYS: None ............................ 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manaser submitted a written report recommend-
ins that $5,000.00 be transferred to the Overtime Account of the Utility Line Facilities Department
budset, to provide sufficient funds for the remainder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $5,000.00 from Materials and Supplies to Personal Services under Section
#1605, "Utility Line Facilities," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24195) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1605, "Utility Line Facilities,"
of the 1977-78 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 56.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommend-
ing that $35,000.00 be transferred to the Maintenance Account of the Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Department budget, to provide sufficient funds for the romminder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $35,000.00 from Capital Outlay to Maintenance under Section #1671, '~otorized
Vehicle Maintenance," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24196) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1671, '~otorized Vehicle Maintenance
of the 1977-78 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 56.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None .................. 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that $90,500.00
of additional appropriations from the previous years' revenue of the Airport Fund be provided for
payment of certain Interfund Services at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, for the remainder
of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance appropriating $90,500.00 to Interfund Services under Section #2004, "Operating Expenses,"
of the 1977-78 Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24197) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Airport
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 57.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
GRANTS-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recounnending authorization
to execute acceptance forms for a state grant for Project No. 0045-07 (LDA and MALSR) at Roanoke
Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution
accepting the grant:
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(~24198) A RESOLUTION accepting a grant offer of the Commonwealth of Virginia, State
Corporation Co-.-tssion, Division of Aeronautics, providing for state aid relating to Project No.
6-51-0045-07 (LDA and HALSR) to assist in the acquisition and development of navigational aid
projects for Roanoke Hunicipal Airport, Woodrum Field, and authorizing the execution of said grant
offer.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 57.)
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the £ollowinS vote:
AYES: Council members Carland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ....................
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-GRANTS-COHPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT: The City M~nager submitted a
written report advising of an increase in the basic manpower grant, CETA Grant No. 51-8-204-10, Titl~
I Incentive Bonus, FY 1978, and recommending that $152,994.00 be appropriated to the proper grant
aCCOUnt.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance appropriating $152,994.00 to the proper grant account:
(#24199) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78
Grant Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 58.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............... 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-POLICE DEPARTMENT-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurrin
in a report of the Bid Committee, recommending that the proposal of Statum Chevrolet, Incorporated,
for supplying two new cabs and chassis at a total coat of $12,585.68, be accepted, and that funds
be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $10,000.00 from Capital Outlay under Section #1345, "Police," to Capital
Outlay under Section #1671, "Motorized Vehicle Maintenance," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24200) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 58.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
Mr. Taubman offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of Statum
Chevrolet, Incorporated:
(#24201) AN ORDINANCEproviding for the purchase of two new police paddy wagon cabs
and chassis upon certain terms and conditions; accepting a certain bid made to the City for
furnishing and delivering said vehicular equipment; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 59.)
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubmen, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
COUNCIL: The City Manager verbally requested two Executive Sessions to discuss a legal
matter and a personnel matter.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a legal matter and
a personnel matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None
(Vice liayor Bowles was absent)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report trans~tting the
financial report of the School Board for the ~onth of April, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Taubman and adopted.
BUDGET-DEPARTMENT OF HUI/AN SERVICES: The Director of Finance submitted a written
statement of expenditures for Public Welfare for the month of May, 1978.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the statement be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taubman and adopted.
REAL ESTATE ASSESSOR-TAXES: The Real Estate Assessor and the Director of Finance
submitted a joint written report in connection with a payment schedule in the proposed contract
with CBM, Incorporated, for computerization of 12,000 commercial, industrial and exempt properties
within the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard advised that the computerization of commercial property was one of the
strong recommendations of the Real Estate Assessment Review Committee in order to have equity
among owners of commercial realty and to have the assessments current, and moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24202) AN ORDINANCE authorizing installation of a simplified computer assisted mass
appraisal system (SCAMAS) for the City's Real Estate Assessor's Office relating to commercial,
industrial and tax exempt real estate in the City, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into
contract with a certain computer programming firm to provide said services.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman.
Mr. Taubman stated that in his opinion nothing has caused more confusion in the past
two years than the reassessment of real estate and expressed confidence that the City Manager and
the Real Estate Assessor would work towards a better understanding of the taxpayers as to how
reassessments are arrived at, that the taxpayers are entitled to question why the city has had
two surpluses in a row, that he feels taxes should not be more than what it costs to run the
city, and that he is in hopes the new Council will seriously consider tax cuts particularly in
the real estate area.
Mr. Thomas reiterated what Mr. Taubman stated, and inquired if the Real Estate Assessor
planned to have manpower to back up what the computer brings out and if the public will be informed
as to what is taking place as this matter moves forward; whereupon, the Real Estate Assessor
advised that these are his plans and his office will be contacting each commercial owner as the
matter progresses.
Mr. Garland stated he hoped that in the future if there are any sizeable increases in
assessments, an explanation will be sent to the taxpayers as to how the figure was determined.
Mr. Grove inquired if there were large discrepancies anticipated between the tax level
on commercial property now and what the new assessment would indicate; whereupon, the Real Estate
Assessor advised the value of commercial property usually did not move as fast as single family
property.
After further discussion of the matter, the following vote was recorded on Ordinance
No. 24202:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
SCHOOLS: The City Clerk submitted a written report advising that the three year terms
of Mr. James W. Burks, Jr., and Dr. Wendell H. Butler as members of the Roanoke City School Board
will expire on June 30, 1978, and that applications for the two vacancies are now being received
in the City Clerk's Office.
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
The Mayor advised that Council would meet as a Committee of the Whole on Thursday, June
15, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber to interview all candidates who have filed written
applications, and that the election of the two members would be before Council at its meeting on
June 26, 1978.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT: Mr. Hampton W. Thomas, Chairman of the Water Resources Committee
submitted a written report in connection with capacity allocation at the Roanoke Regional Sewage
Treatment Plant.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the follo~ing emergency
O~dinance providing for a reallocation of certain of the sewage treatment capacities assigned to
the various political subdivisions of the Roanoke Valley:
(t24203) AN ORDINANCE providing for a reallocation of certain of the sewage treatment
capacities assigned to the various political subdivisions of the Roanoke Valley pursuant to
certain sewage treatment contracts entered into by and betveen said political subdivisions and
the City of Roanoke in 1972; by amending such contracts upon certain te~as and conditions; and
providing for an emergency and an effective date of said amendments.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 59.)
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Gar/and, Grove, Hubard, Taubmen, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6,
NAYS: None ..... O,
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
In this connection, a co-~,unication from Mrs. Jennifer J. Sibley, Deputy Clerk, Roanoke
County Board of Supervisors, transmitting copy of Resolution No. 2044 adopted by the Board on May
9, 1978, approving an amendment to the quantity allocation specified in the March 22, 1972,
Sewage Treatment Contract, was also before the body.
Mr. Thomas moved that the co~unication and Resolution be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
FIRE DEPARTMENT-PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY: Mr. William S. Hubard, Acting Chairman
of the Water Resources Committee, submitted a written report in connection with an exchange of
land at the Aerial Way Drive fire station site as proposed by Hr. Thomas H. Beasley, Jr.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(#24204) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the sale of a parcel of land owned by
the City of Roanoke and situated in the City of Roanoke on Aerial Way Drive, S. W., and being a
portion of that property bearing Official No. 5200112, upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ............. 5.
NAYS: None .............
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent) (Council member Thomas not voting)
PARKING GARAGE: Hr. Hampton W. Thomas, Chairman of the Water Resources Committee,
submitted a written report recommending authorization for the City Manager to enter into a lease
agreement with Roland Mather and Richard Mather, doing business as Spanky's, Inc., to lease 4,892
square feet in the Municipal Parking Garage for a restaurant.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recomiaendation of the Water Resources
Committee and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the necessary
papers. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT-PURCHASE AND SALE OF PROPERTY: Mr. Hampton W. Thomas, Chairman of the
Water Resources Committee, submitted a written report concurring in an attached staff report, and
recommending passage of the necessary measure to affect purchase of that portion of the Craighead
Water System and franchise area located within the city limits for $800.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance authorizing the purchase of certain assets of the Craighead Water Company:
(#24205) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City's offer to purchase from the Craighead
Water Company, certain assets of its private water system, upon certain terms and conditions; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 60.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed
to study the bid received for a paging and radio monitoring system for the Public Works Service
Center, submitted a written report recommending that the bid of Lee C. Hart~n, in the ~mount of
$11,995.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the folloving emergency
Ordinance accepting the proposal of Lee Hartman & Sons, Inc.:
(#24206) Alt ORDINANCE accepting a bid opened before the City Council on Hay 22, 1978,
from Lee Hartman & Sons, Inc., for providing and installing a zoned paging and radio monitoring
system in the Public Works Service Center; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the
requisite contract; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 61.)
Hr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion vas seconded by Hr. Garland
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk presented a list of pending items from July 19, 1976,
through May 22, 1978.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24139, rezoning a portion of that certain tract of land fronting
on the southerly side of Hershberger Road, N. W., containing 165 acres, more or less, Official
Tax Nos. 2490101 and 2360101, from IDM, Industrial Development District, to C2, General Commercial
District, having previously been before Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its
first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Garland offering the following for
its second reading and final adoption:
(#24139) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2 of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet Numbers 236 and 249, Section 1976 Zone Map, City of
Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 40.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ................
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent) (Council member Taubman not voting)
Mr. John P. Cone, Jr., 2816 Spring Road, S.W., appeared and presented a petition
signed by fifty persons in opposition to the rezoning. He also presented a written statement
citing that the membership of the Citizens' Environmental Council oppose said rezoning and the
proposed shopping mall and urged Council to withhold an affirmative vote until several issues
have been fully studied and all facts and figures regarding this matter have been made public,
that they doubted the need for a regional shopping mall at this time and urged that a study be
made of this need, that they opposed the location of the proposed mall and the way it is being
funded by peoples' tax dollars, that they urged Council to work toward a dynamic downtown, that
a regional shopping center as proposed will divert substantial business from the downtown area
decreasing the property values and tax revenues now generated therefrom and no approval of the
Ordinances should be given until the study of downtown Roanoke has been completed and the effects
of said regional shopping mall are included as a prominent element of that study, that people
have assumed changing the zoning of this tract of land from Light Industrial to Co~nercial is
zoning to a less intense land use category but the commercial use proposed by the shopping mall
is actually more intense in terms of concentration of people and automobiles than a light indus-
trial classification would permit.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Carl G. Thurston appeared in opposition to the rezoning, stating that the affected
residential neighborhood had no sidewalks for the children to use going to and from school and
the additional traffic created by the shopping mall would be a safety hazard, that another
monstrous exit should not be created off of Interstate 581 at this location due to the safety
factor, and that he does not understand why the city should take the citizens' tax dollars and
give them to the developer to build the shopping center.
Mr. Thomas J. Nolan, representing Roanoke Neighborhood Alliance, appeared and presented
a written statement citing that the Board of Directors had voted unanimously to request him to
urge Council to vote against the efforts being made to create the shopping mall on the Huff
Farm, that the Board is opposed to the rezoning and the proposed contracts with the developers
and landowners because of its concern for the future of downtown Roanoke and the neighborhoods
contingent upon it since the new mall will further contribute to the deterioration thereof, and
that they urged Council to try to find investors for a sia~tlar project for the central part of
the city.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 1921Hercer Avenue, N. W., appeared and voiced his concern
over the lack of Jobs in the city, stating that he feels there can be a meeting of the minds of
the people concerned and they can sit do~n and discuss thoroughly all factors involved, and that
in the interest of possible Job development for the unemployed people of the city he is in favor
of the proposal for the mall.
The Mayor questioned if any member of Council wished to have a reconsideration of
Ordinance No. 24139, and no member present requested such reconsideration.
ZONING-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager presented a written report recom~ending
adoption of the appropriate Resolution requesting the Virginia Department of Highways and
Transportation to include within the proposed Hershberger Road improvements an interchange to
the Huff Property.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered a Resolution reco~ending and urging the State Department of Highways
and Transportation to include within the proposed Hershberger Road improvements an interchange
to the Huff property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
(For full text, see Resolution on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Robert E. Glenn, Attorney, representing Anchor T Associates, appeared and presented
a written communication advising that his client opposes the enactment of Ordinance Nos. 24140
and 24141 which obligate the city to financial support of a proposed shopping center on the Huff
property, stating their concern over the development of Hershberger Road and the intersection of
Aviation Drive and Grandview, that projections Of tax income to the city are not supported by the
experience of similar developments in the Roanoke area and the southeastern United States, that
the development of a regional shopping center on this property is not economically sound or
desirable, that the costs to be borne by the city resulting from performance of its obligations
under the contracts far exceed its share of the cost of construction of the underpass and access
roads, that the contracts with the land owners and the developers are not favorable to the city
and there are legal impediments thereto, that they believe the benefits to the city and its
taxpayers from these contracts are illusory, and that they respectfully request action on the
Ordinances to be deferred for further planning of the development of the Hershberger Road area.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Attorney, appeared on behalf of the Andrews Heirs who own property
on the north side of Hershberger Road and stated that his clients believe the owners and developers
of the Huff property can use this property in cooperation with Council as they see fit but they
should bear the burden of such development or let Council have an opportunity to consider all of
the ramifications that are involved, and that any information made available to anyone else be
made available to Council in terms of the various costs and tax figures. He expressed concern
over the money being spent on the development of Hershberger Road, stating said development of
this area should be for the benefit of the whole area, however the proposed plan is solely for
the purpose of providing access into the Huff property, that they feel there are other possible
plans for this development and before Council takes final action on this plan it should consider
other plans and give citizens of the area time to have input in this matter. He stated one of
his main concerns was in regard to access to the Andrews property as it is proposed in the plan
new under consideration.
Ms. Linda F. Steele, Attorney, representing Collegiate Pacific, appeared and advised
her client has a plant near the proposed 10th Street widening, and questioned what had happened
to that project and why so much money was being spent and such a high priority being given to the
Hershberger Road widening.
Mr. John P. Cone, Jr., appeared and stated he also felt the citizens should be given a
chance for input in this matter due to the amount of money involved.
Mr. P. J. Meador appeared and stated he opposed the city spending roughly ten per cent
of an annual city budget to finance this project.
Mr. Peter J. Note, owner of Western Sizzlin Steak House on Hershberger Road, appeared
and expressed his concern over the way the road is proposed because it will completely block off
all access to his establishment for west bound traffic, that he feels there is total disregard
for the existing business on Hershberger Road just to accommodate a road for a shopping center,
that in order to construct his establishment at this location they had to spend $5,000.00 for a
deceleration lane off of Hershberger Road due to the conjestion and the city never offered financial
assistance to them and he did not understand why the city was spending money for another concern.
During a very lengthy discussion of the matter, the City Manager, the Assistant City
Manager, and the Director of Utilities and Operations presented verbal answers and explanations
to the questions and problems raised in Mr. Robert E. Glenn's communication.
During further lengthy discussion, the administration presented verbal answers to the
points raised by Mr. Noce, Ms. Steele and Mr. Plunkett.
Mr. Henry J. Faison, representing Hersch Associates, spoke i favor of the development
of the proposed shopping center.
Mr. T. A. Carter, representing Crossroads Mall, appeared and spoke in opposition to the
proposed plans for development of Hershberger Road and the money being spent to help this particula:
concern.
After further discussion, Mr. Hubard offered a substitute motion to postpone the vote
on this matter until the City Manager and his staff can supply more detailed information on the
following matters, preferably by the meeting on June 26, 1978:
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Costa involved for widening Hershberger Road fro~ the present proposed
six lane road to eight lanes, to provide deceleration lanes especially
for entrance to the proposed shopping center,
2. Plans for the relocation of Aviation Road, and for the interchange at
Aviation Road and Grandview,
3. Plans for who will have access to the access road for the proposed
shopping center, and
Plans for access to the Andre~s property on the northerly side of
Hershberger Road.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
During further discussion, Council expressed the desire that the City Manager have a
meeting with all persons affected and concerned to discuss all questions and problems regarding
the widening of Hershberger Road, N. W., in connection with the construction of the proposed
shopping center; whereupon, the City Manager established a meeting for 2:00 p.m., Monday, June
19, 1978, in the Council Chamber for this purpose.
The Mayor expressed his hope that when Council meets on June 26, 1978, that out of the
meeting the City Manager is having on June 19, a report will come to Council giving answers and
explanations to the posed questions so that the matter can be acted upon at that time.
The substitute motion was then adopted, and the Mayor advised that this action also
takes into consideration Ordinance Nos. 24140 and 24141.
CITY PROPERTY-SCHOOLS-OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Ordinance No. 24147
authorizing and providing for the lease by the City of the former Marine Corps Facility site to
Opportunities Industrialization Center, having previously been before the Council for its first
reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24147) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the lease by the City of the
former Marine Corps Facility site to Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC); upon certain
terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 41.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
CITY CODE-TAXES: Ordinance No. 24161 amending and reordaining the Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1956, as amended, to provide for a 20% tax credit in lieu of 10% and for an effective
date of January I, 1979, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read
and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24161) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 117, Tax Credit, Chapter 8, License
Tax Code, Title VI, Taxation, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, providing for a 20%
tax credit in lieu of 10%, and providing for an effective date of January 1, 1979.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 41.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .................
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Mayor advised that the four year terms of Messrs. Wilfred C.
Traynham and S. L. Lovelace as members of the Board of Fire Appeals, will expire on June 30,
1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Messrs. Wilfred C. Traynham and S. L.
Lovelace.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Traynham and Lovelace were reelected as
members of the Board of Fire Appeals for terms of four years each ending June 30, 1982, by the
following vote:
FOR MESSRS. TRAYNHAM AND LOVELACE: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................................................................... 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
PENSIONS: The Mayor advised that the three year term of Mr. F. Wiley Hubbell as a
member of the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System will expire on June 30, 1978, and
called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. F. Wiley Hubbell.
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There being no further nominations, Mr. Hubbell was reelected as a m~ber of the Board
of Trustees, gmployeee' Retirement System for a te~m of four years ending June 30, 1982, by the
following vote:
FOR MR. HUBBELL: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taub~an, Thomas and Mayor
(Vics Mayor Bowl~ was absent)
LIBRARIES: The Mayor advised that the three year terms of Dr. Leo Platt and Mr. W.
Courtney King, Jr., and the term of Ms. Charlotte W. Sandy as members of the Roanoke Public
Library Board will expire on June 30, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in no~tnation the names of Dr. Leo Platt, Mr. W. Courtney King and
Ms. Charlotte W. Sandy.
There being no further nominations, Dr. Platt, Mr. King and Ms. Sandy were reelected as
members of the Roanoke Public Library Board for terms of three years each ending June 30, 1981,
by the following vote:
FOR DR. PLATT, MR. KING AND MS. SANDY: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......................... 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
AIRPORT: The Mayor advised that the two year terms of Messrs. Sidney A. Weinstein and
Samuel H. Stuart as members of the Airport Advisory Commission will expire on June 30, 1978, and
called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Messrs. Sidney A. Weinstein and Samuel
H. Stuart.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Weinstein and Stuart were reelected as
members of the Airport Advisory Co~m~ission for terms of two years each ending June 30, 1980, by
the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. WEINSTEIN AND STUART: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor .................... 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
CELEBRATIONS: The Mayor advised that the one year terms of Messrs. William K. Craft,
M. Carl Andrews and James N. Kincanon as members of the Independence Bicentennial Commission will
expire on June 30, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Messrs. William K. Craft, H. Carl Andrews
and James N. Kincanon.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Craft, Andrews and Kincanon were reelected
as members of the Independence Bicentennial Co,lesion for terms of one year each ending June 30,
1979, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. CRAFT, ANDREWS AND KINCANON: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard,
Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...................................................... 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT: The Mayor advised that the terms of Ma. Bernice D. Cheatham and
Messrs. Acree Hayes and Jimmie B. Layman as members of the Personnel and Employment Practices
Commission will expire on June 30, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Ms. Bernice D. Cheatham, and Messrs.
Acree Hayes and Jimmie B. Layman.
There being no further nominations, Ms. Cheatham and Messrs. Hayes and Layman were
reelected as members of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for terms of three
years each ending June 30, 1981, by the following vote:
FOR MS. CHEATHAM AND MESSRS. HAYES AND LAYMAn: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard,
Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......................................................... 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
TAXES: The Mayor advised that the three year term of Mr. Lacy W. Hanson, the two year
terms of Messrs. Maury L. Strauss, Percy T. Keeling and James R. Sprinkle, and the term of Mr.
Keenis E. Elswick as members of the Revenue Study Commission will expire on June 30, 1978, and
called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Messrs. Lacy W. Hanson, Maury L. Strauss,
Percy T. Keeling, James R. Sprinkle and Keenis E. Elswick.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Hanson and Elswick were reelected for terms
of three years each ending 3une 30, 1981, and Messrs. Strauss, Keeling and Sprinkle were reelected
for terms of two years each ending June 30, 1980, as members of the Revenue Study Co~nission,
by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. HANSON, STRAUSS, KEELING, SPRINKLE AND ELSWICK: Council members Garland,
Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................... 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
ROANOKE CITY ARTS CO~{ISSION: The Mayor advised that the one year terms of Ma. Mamie
P. Vest and Messrs. James M. Yeatta, Eric Fitzpatrick, W. L. Whitwell and John W. Cressy as
members of the Roanoke City Arts Co~m~tssion will expire on June 30, 1978, and called for nomination~
to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Ma. N~m~e P. Vest and Messrs. James M.
Yeatts, Eric Fitzpatrick, W. L. Whitwell and John W. Cressy.
There being no further nominations, Ma. Vest and Messrs. Yeatts, Fitzpatrick, Whitwell
and Creasy were reelected as members of the Roanoke City Arts Commission for terms of one year
each ending June 30, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR MS. VEST AND MESSRS. YEATTS, FITZPATRICK, WHITWELL AND CREAMY: Council members
Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubmen, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........... 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: The Mayor advised that the one year terms of Ma. Bernice F.
Jones, Miss Robbie H. Burton and Messrs. Raleigh Campbell, Charles W. Walker, Stanley R. Hale and
William A. Hewitt as members of the Human Resources Com~ittee will expire on June 30, 1978, and
called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Ms. Bernice F. Jones, Miss Robbie H.
Burton and Messrs. Raleigh Campbell, Charles W. Walker, Stanley R. Hale and William A. Hewitt.
There being no further nominations, Ms. Jones, Miss Burton and Messrs. Campbell, Walker,
Hale and Hewitt were reelected as members of the Human Resources Committee for terms of one year
each ending June 30, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR MS. JONES, MISS BURTON, AND MESSRS. CAMPBELL, WALKER, HALE AND HEWITT: Council
members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......................... 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Mayor advised
that the one year terms of Ms. Bonnie K. Lowe, Ms. Francis S. Boon, Mrs. Joel W. Richert, MS.
Patricia C. Smith and Messrs. Harris M. Greene, Roy E. Abbott and Robert V. BeCraft as members of
the Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention and Social Development will expire on June 30,
1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of MS. Bonnie K. Lowe, Ms. Francis S. Boon,
Mrs. Joel W. Richert, MS. Patricia C. Smith and Messrs. Harris M. Greene, Roy E. Abbott and
Robert V. BeCraft.
There being no further nominations, Ms. Lowe, Ms. Boon, Mrs. Richert, Ms. Smith, and
Messrs. Greene, Abbott and BeCraft were reelected as members of the Citizens' Task Force for
Crime Prevention and Social Development for terms of one year each ending June 30, 1979, by the
following vote:
FOR MS. LOWE, MS. BOON, MRS. RICHERT, MS. SMITH, AND MESSRS. GREENE, ABBOTT AND BECRAFT:
Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .................... 6.
(ViceMayor Bowles was absent)
FLOODS: The Mayor advised that the one year terms of Messrs. George L. Pitzer, Charles
L. Haeussler as Director, Fifth Planning, Vincent S. Wheeler, William L. Myers and J. T. Hopkins
as members of the Flood Plain Committee will expire on June 30, 1978, and called for nominations
to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Messrs. George L. Pitzer, Charles L.
Haeussler, Vincent S. Wheeler, William L. Myers and J. T. Hopkins.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Pitzer, Haeussler, Wheeler, Myers and
Hopkins were reelected as members of the Flood Plain Committee for terms of one year each ending
June 30, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. PITZER, HAEUSSLER, WHEELER, MYERS AND HOPKINS: Council members Garland,
Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......................................... 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
JAIL: The Mayor advised that the one year term of Ms. Melba Pirkey and Messrs. John
M. Wilson, Jr., William G. Anderson, William A. Hewitt and William R. Merritt as members of the
Jail Study Committee will expire on June 30, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Ms. Melba Pirkey and Messrs. John M.
Wilson, Jr., William G. Anderson, William A. Hewitt and William R. Merritt.
There being no further nominations, Ms. Pirkey and Messrs. Wilson, Anderson, Hewitt
and Merritt were reelected as members of the Jail Study Cor, mittee for terms of one year each
ending June 30, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR MS. PIRKEY, AND MESSRS. WILSON, ANDERSON, HEW-ITT AND MERRITT: Council members
Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....................................... 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
PARKS AND RECREATION: The Mayor advised that the one year terms of Mrs. James R.
Alvis, Jr., and Messrs. M. Carl Andrews, Charles N. Freeman and Robert N. Fishburn as members of
the Mill Mountain Development Committee will expire on June 30, 1978, and called for nominations
to fill the vacancies.
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H~. Hubard placed in nomination the names of H~o. James R. Alvis, Jr., and Messrs.
Carl Andrews, Charles N. Freeman and Robert N. Fishburn.
There bein~ no further nominations, Mrs. Alvis and Messrs. Andrews, Freeman and Fishburn
were reelected as members of the Hill Mountain Development Committee for terms of one year each
ending June 30, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. ALVIS, AND MESSRS. ANDREWS, FREEMAN AND FISHBURN: Council members Garland,
Grove, Hubard, Taubmen, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................ 6.
(Vice Hayor Bmeles was absent)
JAIL-MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The Mayor advised that the one year te~ms of Messrs. T. L.
Plunkett, Prank W. Rogers, Sr., and the term of Mr. William R. Rakes as President, Roanoke Bar
Association as members of the Regional Courthouse Cu~ittee will expire on June 30, 1978, and
called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Messrs. T. L. Plunkett, Frank W. Rogers,
Sr. and Wilbur L. Hazlegrove.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Plunkett, Rogers and Hazlegrove were
reelected as members of the Regional Courthouse Committee for terms of one year each ending June
30, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. PLUNKETT, ROGERS AND HAZLEGROVE: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard,
Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................ 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE: The Mayor advised that the one year terms of Mrs. Otis
Ogden, Mrs. Connie D. Smith, and Messrs. John Williams, Robert C. Churchill, Jr., Clarence N.
Patterson, Jr., Dennis L. Montgomery, Frederick L. Bulbin and the Reverend William G. Heck as
members of the Co~nunity Relations Committee will expire on June 30, 1978, and called for nomina-
tions to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Mrs. Otis Ogden, Mrs. Connie D. Smith, and
Messrs. John Williams, Robert C. Churchill, Jr., Clarence N. Patterson, Jr., Dennis L. Montgomery,
Frederick L. Bulbin and the Reverend William G. Heck.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Ogden, Mrs. Smith, and Messrs. Williams,
Churchill, Patterson, Montgomery, Bulbin and Heck were reelected as members of the Community
Relations Committee for terms of one year each ending June 30, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. OGDEN, MRS. SMITH, AND MESSRS. WILLIAMS, CHURCHILL, PATTERSON, MONTC~HERY,
BULBIN AND REVEREND RECK: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
CITY EMPLOYEES-PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT: The Mayor advised that the one year terms of
Mrs. Hallie B. Albergotti, and Messrs. Herbert S. Kurshan, Carlton Saul, James A. Willinmm and
Theron C. Garst as members of the Fair Employment Practices Committee will expire on June 30,
1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Mrs. Hallie B. Albergotti, and Messrs.
Herbert S. Kurshan, Carlton Saul, James A. Williamm and Theron C. Garst.
and Garst
year each
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Albergotti, and Messrs. Kurshan, Saul, Willimm~
were reelected as members of the Fair Employment Practices Committee for terms of one
ending June 30, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. ALBERGOTTI, AND MESSRS. KURSHAN, SAUL, WILLIAMS AND GARST: Council members
Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....................................... 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
PLANNING: The Mayor advised that the three year term of Mr. J. T; Hopkins, Jr., as a
member of the Fifth Planning District Commission will expire on June 30, 1978, and called for
nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. J. T. Hopkins, Jr.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Hopkins was reelected as a member of the Fifth
Planning District Commission for a term of three years ending June 30, 1981, by the following
vote:
FOR MR. HOPKINS: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
SCHOOLS: The Mayor advised that the four year term of Mr. Maury L. Strauss as a
member of the Virginia Western Community College Board will expire on June 30, 1978, and called
for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. Maury L. Strauss.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Strauss was reelected as a member of the
Virginia Western Community College Board for a term of four years ending June 30, 1982, by the
following vote:
FOR MR. STRAUSS: Council aembers Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
(Vice Mayor Bo~les was absent)
Mr. Thomas moved that all remaining vacancies be carried over until the meeting of
June 26, 1978. The motion was seconded by Hr. Hubard and adopted.
1978, and
HUHA~ RESOURCES COHMITTEE: The Hayor advised that there was a vacancy on the
Committee due to the resignation of Ms. Jean L. Shovalter, for a term ending June 30,
called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Taubman placed in nomination the name of Mr. Henry E. Thomas.
and for a
vote:
There being no further nominations, Mr. Thomas was elected as a member of the Human
Committee to fill the unexpired term of Ns. Jean L. Showalter ending June 30, 1978,
term of one year beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979, by the following
FOR MR. THOMAS: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas, Taubma%Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
TAXES: The Mayor advised that there was a vacancy on the Franchise Study Committee
due to the resignation of Mr. James E. Cart and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. Paul C. Buford, Jr.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Buford was elected as a member of the Franchise
Study Committee for a term beginning July 1, 1978 and ending June 30, 1979, by the following
vote:
FOR MR. BUFORD: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 6.
(Vice Mayor Bowles was absent)
YOUTH COMMISSION: The City Clerk reported that Mrs. Geneva S. Hale has qualified as a
member of the Youth Conmaission for a term of two years ending April 30, 1980.
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Charles A. Davis has qualified
as a member of the Fair Housing Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Earl B. Pullen, resigned,
ending March 31, 1980.
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted.
INDUSTRIES: The City Clerk reported that Mr. C. E. Hunter, Jr., has qualified as a
Director of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, for a term of
four years ending October 20, 1981.
Mr. Taubman moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
MISCELLANEOUS: Mr. A1 Severe representing the Legislative Committee of the Disabled
American Veterans, appeared and expressed appreciation on behalf of the DAV for the courtesy
visit Mayor Noel C. Taylor paid them at their 47th Annual Convention on Saturday, June 10, stating
that the kindness and warmth of the welcome given was encouraging to all present. He also
expressed appreciation for the emergency services provided the convention by agencies of the
City and the staff of The Hotel Roanoke, and for the hospitality of the people of the City of
Roanoke.
COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ACT: Ms. Jayne Thomas appeared and presented a
Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of TAP requesting that the city allow the Title VI
surplus to be used to offset part of the current Consortium deficit in that category, and that
Council support the activities of the City Manager in seeking further relief in this critical
period from the Federal Government for the over 350 affected employees.
(For full text, see Resolution on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the Resolution be received and filed and referred to the City
Manager for report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ACT: Reverend Leroy C. Roberts appeared and
stated that one of the major problems with the CETA program was getting the private sector
involved, that the purpose of the program was to move people into temporary employment giving
them a certain amount of training and move them into the private sector, that he questioned the
reality of the effectiveness of that mechanism because it could not be effective without a
connecting link between the private sector, the city government and the private agencies, and
offered the following proposals which might be considered in the next few days:
1. That there be made an appeal to every employer in this valley to see what potential
there may be for i~medtate matching between those PEg persons directly affected for potential
employment within the next 60 days if possible; and
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2. That there be a critical review of the Job bank within the Vir$1nia Employment
Commission.
BUDCET-TAXES-LEGISLATION: The Assistant City Attorney presented a written report in
regard to the proposed public hearing on the bank stock tax, advising that it is necessary that
the public hearing and imposition of the actual tax occur after January 1, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and that the matter be placed on
the agenda of the first Council meeting in January, 1979. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove
and adopted.
There being no further business, the Hayor declared the meeting adjourned at 12:50 a.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR FLEETING,
Monday, June 26, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Hunicipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, June 26, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, withMayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bo~les, Robert A. Garland,' Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Nubard, Nicholas F. Taubman, Hampton W. Thomas and Hayor Noel C. Taylor .............. 7.
ABSENT: None ..................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Kenneth D. Amstutz,
Pastor, Trinity United Methodist Church.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
COUNCIL: At this time, the Chair recognized Vice-Mayor Elizabeth T. Bowles; whereupon,
in view of the fact that this would be the last meeting that Mrs. Bowles would attend in her
capacity as Vice-Mayor, she presented the Mayor with a Key to the City in recognition of his
many services to the City of Roanoke.
Mrs. Bowles expressed appreciation to the Mayor, members of the City Council and the
city administration for the assistance she had received during her tenure as Vice-Mayor.
COUNCIL: Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution commending the service of Elizabeth
T. Bowles as Vice-Mayor of the City of Roanoke:
(#24207) A RESOLUTION commending the service of Elizabeth T. Bowles as Vice-Mayor of the
City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 68.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
(Vice-Mayor Bowles abstained from voting.)
On behalf of the Council, Mr. Garland presented a framed copy of Resolution No. 24207
to Mrs. Bowles.
COUNCIL: In view of the fact that this was Mr. Taubman's last official Council meeting
since his term will expire on June 30, 1978, Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution commending
the service of lit. Taubman as a member of the Council:
(#24208) A RESOLUTION commending the service of Nicholas F. Taubman as a Member of
Roanoke City Council.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 68.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Taubman abstained from voting.)
On behalf of the Council, Mr. Grove presented a framed copy of Resolution No. 24208 to
Mr. Taubman.
Also on behalf of the Council, Mr. Thomas presented a Certificate of Appreciation for
the services rendered by Mr. Taubman.
Also on behalf of the Council, Mr. Hubard presented a sterling silver tray setting
forth the terms of office of Mr. Taubman.
Finally, on behalf of the Council, the Mayor presented Mr. Taubman with a Key to the
City in recognition of his many services to the City of Roanoke and its citizens.
At this point, Mayor Taylor presented a co~nunication expressing gratitude and appreciatic
for the outstanding performance of Mrs. Bowles as Vice-Mayor during the past two years. He
advised that it has been an established fact that Mr. Taubman has demonstrated great ability as a
Councilman, especially in the area of finance and he cor~nended all of the Roanoke City Council
members for the concern they have demonstrated for the citizens and for the action City Council
has taken on behalf of those citizens during the past year.
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The Hayor reco~.~ended that the utility tax be reduced from 17 1/2 per cent to 15 per
cent, that the real estate tax rate be reduced by 5¢ and that the matters be referred to the City
Hanager and the Director of Finance for study, report and recor.~.endation to Council.
(For full text, see c~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the comunication be referred to the City Hanager and the Director
of Finance for study, report and recommendation to Council vhen the complete budget surplus
figure has been dete~mined; and further, that the City Hanager and the Director of Finance be
requested to submit reco~aendations on the use of the remaining surplus for other necessary
expenditures and contingency funds. The motion vas seconded by Mrs. Bovles and unanimously
adopted.
PROCLAHATIONS: The Hayor presented a Procl~mstion declaring the reek of July 16, 1978,
as ~ELCOHE WAGON WEEK.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
SCHOOLS: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there will be two vacancies
on the Roanoke School Board as of June 30, 1978, since the three year terms of Dr. Wendell H.
Butler and Mr. James W. Burks, Jr., will expire on that date. He advised that the Council held a
public hearing on Thursday, June 15, 1978, and interviewed nine applicants for the vacancies. He
then called for nominations to fill the upcoming vacancies.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the names of Ms. Jayne A. Thomas and the Reverend S.
L. Moose.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Dr. Wendell H. Butler and Mr. James W.
Burks, Jr.
There being no further nominations, Dr. Wendell H. Butler was reelected and Ms. Jayne
A. Thomas was elected as members of the Roanoke City School Board for terms of three years each
ending June 30, 1981, by the following vote:
FOR DR. BUTLER: Council members Garland, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......
FOR MS. THOMAS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard and Taubman .............
FOR MR. BURl/S: Council member Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................................
FOR REVEREND MOOSE: Council members Bowles and Grove .................................
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
CITY CODE-SIDEWALK-CURB AND GUTTER: A communication from Mrs. James Goad, 122 Sycamore
Avenue, N. E., requesting a change in Title 17, Chapter 2, Section 4, of The Code of the City of
Roanoke, 1956, as emended, which prevents small children from playing on sidewalks, was before
Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously
adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition signed by 204 residents and business representatives
of Kimball Avenue, N. E., stating certain grievances concerning improvements to Kimball Avenue,
was before Council.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation
and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-PLANNING-GRANTS: A communication from Mr. Fred P. Bullington,
Partner, F & B Developers, requesting an exception to Resolution No. 23586, to permit construction
of 128 units of multi-family type housing to be known as Lee-Hy Manor Apartments, located on
Stratford Park Drive, S. W., was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Also in connection with the matter, a communication from Mr. Horace G. Fralin, Secretary,
Fralin & Waldron, Incorporated, in regard to the Housing Assistance Plan of the City of Roanoke
as it relates to construction by Fralin & Waldron of 152 housing unit~ on a 14-acre site on
Salem Turnpike, advising that they understand that another project is being planned in the city,
that while they in no way wish to detract from the other developer, they do feel that they should
have their units reserved and if the city chooses to allow the other project to go forward, then
the Housing Assistance Plan should be increased, was before Council.
(For full text, see co~nunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communications be referred to the City Manager and the City
Planning Department for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
TREASURER-COMPENSATION BOARD: A communication from the Treasurer requesting that
Council concur in the closing of the City Treasurer's Office on July 3, 1978, to aid in the
balancing of local tax records as of June 30, 1978, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A com~unication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting certain
transfers of funds to cover projected deficits in the 6000 and 8000 Series of the 1977-78 School
Board budget, and to close out capital accounts and projects now completed and place remaining
funds in the high school and vocational center accounts, was before Council.
(For full text, sac coBunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for certain increases
and decreases in the 1977-78 School Board budget as requested:
(#24209) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Appropriation
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 69.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
RADIO-TELEVISION: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending adoption of
an Ordinance approving a reduction in CATV service rates to be effective May 1, 1978, and subject
to approval of the governing bodies of the Town of Vinton and the County of Roanoke.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager verbally advised the Council that representatives
of Roanoke Valley Cablevision have requested that the matter be deferred until further notice.
Mr. Taubman moved that action on the request be deferred until further notice. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
Also in connection with the matter, a communication from Mr. Ronald H. Miller, Town
Manager, Vintou, Virginia, advising of the approval of the Town Council to the reduction in CATV
rates effective May 1, 1978, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Taubman moved that the co~nication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
BUDGET-GENERAL DISTRICT COURT-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report
concurring in a request of the General District Court for an appropriation of $3,200.00 in connectior
with Law Enforcement Grant No. 76-A4145 to provide for purchase of copying equipment for said
Court.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following emergency OrdJ
amending the 1977-78 Grant Programs budget:
(#24210) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Grant
Programs Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 69.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor .............. 5.
NAYS: None 0.
(Messrs. Hubard and Thomas were out of the Council Chamber.)
BUDGET-FLOODS-HURRICANES-EMERGENCY SERVICES: The City Manager submitted a written
report requesting that $10,700.00 be transferred from Contingencies to the Emergency Services
Department budget, representing funds expended by various departments principally for payment of
overtime costs incurred during the flooding period.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $8,500.00 from Contingency Reserve under Section #1880, "Contingencies,"
to Personal Services under Section #1351, "Emergency Services"; and transferring $2,200.00 from
Contingency Reserve under Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Materials and Supplies under Section
#1351, "Emergency Services," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24211) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 70.)
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Hr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion vas seconded by Hr. Garland
and adopted by the follovinE vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None ..................................
(Messrs. Hubard and Thomas vere out of the Council Chamber.)
FLOODS-HURRICANES-SEWAGE TREA~ PLANT: The City Manager submitted a written report
requesting reappropriation of certain funds for flood da~ege repairs at the Sewage Treatment
Plant, and $50,000.00 for the infiltration/inflo~ study on the Roanoke River Interceptor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted.
BUDGET-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $4,000.00 be transferred from Contingencies to the Police Department budget, to provide
funds for police officer off-duty court attendance for the remainder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance transferring $4,000.00 from Contingency Reserve under Section #1880, "Contingen-
cies,'' to Personal Services under Section #1345, "Police," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24212) A~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 71.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .........................
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-C.E.T.A.: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with
an increase of $613,840.00 in the Summer Youth Program Grant, and an increase of $25,000.00 in
the Youth Community Conservation and Improvement Projects Grant, and recommending that funds be
appropriated in connection therewith.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending the 1977-78 Grant Progrmmm Account:
(#24213) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Grant
Programs Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 71.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--7
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0
BUDGET-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$5,600.00 be transferred within the Fire Department budget, for the purpose of improving operational
and training efficiency by purchasing needed equipment.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance transferring $5,600.00 from Materials and Supplies to Capital Outlay under
Section #1347, "Fire Department," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24214) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1347, "Fire Department," of the
1977-78 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 72.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................
.7.
NAYS: None ..............
.0.
BUDGET-REFUSE COLLECTION: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending a
transfer of funds to Other Services and Charges of the Refuse Collection Department budget, to
provide funds for the remainder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the rec~endation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance transferring $32,500.00 from Materials a~d Supplies under Section #1605,
"Utility Lines Facilities," to Other Services and Charges under Section #1669,"Refuse Collection,"
of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24215) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 72.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Bubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .........................................
LIBRARIES-CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that
Miss Nancy Himes, City Librarian, retires on July 7, 1978, and recommending that she be retained
as a consultant City Librarian until September 30, 1978, or two weeks after a replacement is
employed, that the consultant fee be established at $2,029.57, and that funds be transferred
therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
The Director of Finance advised that no budget Ordinance was necessary.
SIDEWALK-CURB AND GUTTER-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending authorization for Change Order No. 2 to the contract with S. R. Draper Paving
Company, Incorporated, for construction of new curb amd gutter, entrances, paving and related
drainage it~mm in Riverdale, to provide for a time extension of 30 days.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the folloiwng
emergency Ordinance approving issuance of Change Order No. 2 to the contract with S. R. Draper
Paving Company, Incorporated:
(#24216) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 2, to
the City's contract with S. R. Draper Paving Company dated July 25, 1977, for construction of
concrete curb, gutter, sidewalks, entrances, paving and related drainage facilities at various
locations in the Southeast area of the city, authorized by Ordinance No. 23693; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 73.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
FIRE DEPARTMENT-PLANNING-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommendinl
authorization for Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Creative Construction and Development
Corporation for construction of Fire Station 6 and Fire Station 13, to provide for a time extension
of 97 days and a net increase of $2,586.35.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24217) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 2 to
the City's contract with Creative Construction and Development Corporation, dated November 7,
1977, for construction of Fire Stations No. 6 and No. 13, authorized by Ordinance No. 23901; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 73.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending concurrence
to enter into a five-year agreement with the Honeywell Company to implement a time shared, cost
shared computer directed control service that monitors and manages certain energy cons,,m~ng
systems for the Municipal Building and Third Street Annex, and also that the system be further
evaluated for possible use in the new Jail, Civic Center, Public Works Service Center, and the
Airport Terminal.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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After a discussion of the matter, Hr. Thomas moved that the report be taken under
advisement and that the City Manager be instructed to explore such matters as competitive bidding
and whether or not there are other companies that perform this type of service. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
TRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report recom~ending adoption of a Resolution
to file with the Interstate Commerce Co-~tssion requesting the continuance of Amtrak's rail
passenger service via the Hilltopper through Roanoke in order to meet long term mass transportation
goals, and to provide travelers with a low cost alternative means of inter-city/inter-State
travel.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
Resolution:
(#24218) A RESOLUTION stating the need for and urging continuation of rail passenger
service between Washington, D.C., and Tri-State Station at the West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky
borders, by way of Roanoke, Virginia.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 74.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with the
Title XX State-Local Welfare Department Agreement, recomending approval of the execution of the
Purchase of Service Agreement with the State Department of Welfare for the year July 1, 1978, to
June 30, 1979, and authorization for execution of the Agreement on an annual basis provided it
contains no major changes year to year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24219) AN ORDINANCE authorizing a certain agreement to be entered between the City
of Roanoke and the State Welfare Department to provide certain social services for a term of
twelve (12) months co~n~encing July 1, 1978, and terminating June 30, 1979; authorizing the Director
of Human Services to execute the foregoing agreement on an annual basis; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 74.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
CITY PROPERTY-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommendin
authorization to execute a lease with the Virginia State Department of Health for use of the old
D.M.V. Building at 530 8th Street, S. W.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recon~aendation and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24220) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the City to lease the old D.M.V.
Building located at 530 8th Street, S. W., in the City of Roanoke, to the Virginia State Department
of Health, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 84.)
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...........
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NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
.FOVENILE DETENTION HOME: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to execute a contract with Frantz and Chappelear, Architects, for professional
services for alterations and additions to the Juvenile Detention Home, in order to bring the
Home up to State Department of Corrections standards.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recomenda-
tion and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24221) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the employment of the professional services of
certain architects to provide design, cost estimates, drawings and specifications, and bidding
documents and other related services through the bidding process, in connection with alterations
and additions to the Juvenile Detention Home, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 75.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Rubard
and adopted by the folloving vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................ O.
BRIDGES: The City Hanager submitted a written report recommending approval of the
engineering setwices proposal of, and execution of an agreement with Hayes, Seay, Hattern and
Hattern for preparation of detailed plans for replacement of deck and sidevalks on the Franklin
Road, Roanoke River Bridge, at a cost ceiling of $15,200.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24222) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the employment of the professional services of
certain architects and engineers to prepare necessary plans, drawings and specifications for and
providing periodic inspection of and consultation in connection with the construction of needed
improvements to the Franklin Road, Roanoke River Bridge, upon certain terms and conditions; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 75.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubmen
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .....................................................................
NAYS; None .............................
WATER DEPARTMENT-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a
written report concurring in the following reports of the Bid Com~ittee relative to purchase of
certain supplies for the Water Department and the Sewage Treatment Plant:
A report recommending that the bid of Allied Chemical Corporation to furnish and supply
to the Water Department supplies of standard ground alum, the total estimated amount needed being
275,000 pounds, at a unit price of $157.20 per ton, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24223) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the purchase of supplies of standard ground alum for
the City's Water Department for the period beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979, upon
certain terms and provisions, by accepting a certain bid made to the City; rejecting certain
other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 76.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .........
A report recommending that the proposal of Allied Chemical Corporation for furnishing
supplies of liquid alum for the Sewage Treatment Plant for the period beginning July 1, 1978, and
ending June 30, 1979, in the amount of $94.20 per dry ton, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24224) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the purchase of supplies of liquid alum for the
City's sewage treatment plant for the period beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979;
upon certain terms and provisions, by accepting a certain bid made to the City; rejecting certain
other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 76.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
A report recommending that the proposal of Jones Chemical, Incorporated, for furnishing
supplies of liquid chlorine for the Water Department and the Sewage Treatment Plant for the
period beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24225) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the purchase of supplies of liquid chlorine for the
City's Water Department and for the sewage treatment plant for the period beginning July l, 1978,
and ending June 30, 19791 upon certain terms and provisions, by acceptinE a certain bid mede to
the City; rejecting certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 77.)
Hr. Thomes moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wes seconded by Mr. Taubmen
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................ O.
A report recommending that the proposal of Lynchburg Foundry Company for furnishing and
supplying certain ductile iron water pipe to be used by the Water Department for the period
beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomes offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24226) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Lynchburg Foundry Company for furnishin
and supplying certain ductile iron water pipe to be used by the City's Water Department for the
period beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979; authorizing the proper City officials to
execute the requisite contract or purchase orders; rejecting all other bids; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 77.)
Mr. Thomes moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubmen, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
A report recommending that the proposals of Rockwell, International; Hersey Products,
Incorporated; Neptune Water Meter Company; and Badger Meter, Incorporated, for furnishing supplies
of various types of cold water meters for use by the Water Department during the period of time
beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1979, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomes offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24227) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of supplies of various types of cold
water meters for use by the City's Water Department during the period of time beginning July 1,
1978, and ending June 30, 1979, upon certain terms and provisions, by accepting certain bids mede
to the City; rejecting certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 78.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubmen
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........ O.
ZONING-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting that
Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter.
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
At 3:40 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 4:35 p.m., the meeting reconvened with all members of Council present and the Mayor
presiding.
The Mayor advised that Council previously requested the City Manager to hold a public
hearing to answer questions pertaining to the development of the Huff Farm area; whereupon, the
Mayor called upon the City Manager for comments relative to that meeting.
The City Manager submitted a written report in regard to the meeting which was held on
Monday, June 19, 1978, in the Council Chamber, advising that a great deal of information was
developed because of the questions that have been put to the city, that some of the individuals
are not as pleased with the answers that were given to them, but nevertheless, the answers have
been specific. He said he was still of the very strong opinion that the contracts before the
Council are in the interest of the city and he commended them to the Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Hubard and adopted.
Procedurally, the Mayor advised that he would welcome any new comments on the matter that
had not previously been presented to the Council at past public hearings, and that any new remarks
should be limited to ten minutes each per speaker.
The Mayor advised that the next item on the agenda was a communication from Hr. Victor V.
Ludwig, Attorney, representing Anchor T Associates, requesting an Executive Session with the members
of Council to discuss a legal matter.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council hear the remarks of Mr. Ludwig in open Council session.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Thomas.
The Mayor called for an opinion from the City Attorney regarding the motion; whereupon,
the City Attorney advised that the Freedom of Information Act is a discretionary act which means
that Council has the option of acting within its discretion to hear a matter which is a proper
subject for Executive Session either in public session, or in Executive Session and that the matter
is a policy decision in which the Council would have to make in its wisdom.
In clarification, Mr. Robert E. Glenn, Attorney, on whose behalf Mr. Ludwig wrote the
letter, appeared before Council and advised that his clients, Anchor T Associates, have a written
proposal to make to Council dealing with expansion plans at Crossroads Mall, acquisition of private
property along Hershberger Road, and certain other related questions.
After a discussion as to whether the Council would hear Mr. Glenn's remarks in open or
closed session, Mr. Garland's motion, seconded by Mr. Thomas, was adopted, Mr. Taubman abstaining.
The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that Council request the
Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation to include within the Hershberger Road improve-
ments, an interchange to the Huff property.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution as recommended by the City Manager:
(#24228) A RESOLUTION recommending and urging that the State Department of Highways and
Transportation include within the proposed Hershberger Road improvements an interchange to the
Huff property; setting out the need therefor; committing the City to pay its proportionate share
of the costs of such project, or 100% of all costs incurred by the Commonwealth should the City
later decide to abandon the project; requesting the State Highway and Transportation Commissioner
to acquire all necessary rights of way for such project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 79.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
Mr. Robert E. Glenn, Attorney, representing Anchor T Associates, appeared before Council
and expressed objection to the expenditure of public funds for a private access road and an under-
pass for access to a proposed shopping center. He requested that no action be taken on the contrac
or the request to the Highway Department until a thorough study can be made of Hershberger Road
from Interstate 581 to Williamson Road. He elaborated by advising that the proposed contracts
will bind Council to an underpass on Hershberger Road, an access to Hershberger Road, which will
severely limit what can be done on Hershberger Road. He said it will affect the location of Avia-
tion Road, it will affect access to the airport, access to the fire station near the airport, accesf
to Crossroads Mall and access to all the other businesses that are located on Hershberger Road,
and it is appropriate that a thorough further study be made before formal action is taken.
Mr. Glenn referred to certain basic questions and certain supplementary questions that
were asked of the City Manager which should be answered before Council can make an intelligent,
informed decision. One such basic question was, what increase in net tax revenues can the city
reasonably expect to receive from the shopping center, taking into consideration its effect on othel
city businesses. He said there is no information that any consideration has been given to the
effect on other city businesses that this proposed shopping center will have. He said the next
question was, what is the ultimate direct and indirect cost to the city of the contracts with First
National Exchange Bank, et al., and Hersch Associates; and the third question was, how should
Hershberger Road be improved between 1-581 and Wiliiamson Road to best serve the general public,
the Airport, Hersch Associates, Crossroads Mall and other properties abutting or adjacent to this
road.
Mr. Glenn referred to the meeting which the Council instructed the City Manager to hold
with concerned citizens, advising that as yet ~here has not been a meeting where there has been a
free flow of information, or any indication on the part of city officials that they are willing to
consider or entertain the problems on Hershberger Road. He said they have not had such a meeting
and they are entitled to one.
Mr. Glenn said the major thing that has been relied upon in various meetings is a report
of the Director of Finance under date of March 23, 1978. tie noted that there are major economic
considerations involved and no developer would undertake a development of this magnitude, nor
would its tenants permit it to do so without an economic study. He noted that Mr. Schlanger's
report is not altogether clear because he says that his estimates are based on what the city could
expect after one full year of operation based on current day dollar. He said that Mr. Schlanger's
report noted in regard to sales tax -- "1% on all retail purchases, etc. - developer estimates
$125,000,000 end of the first year - however, it is extremely difficult to determine how much of
this is new revenue or redistributed from other already City income." Mr. Glenn said he does not
believe there will be $125,000,000 of sales in this shopping center, certainly not based on the
history of Crossroads Mall or Tanglewood Mall, or any other center in the southeastern U. S.,
or on any center anywhere in the United States.
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At this point, in view of the fact that Hr. Glenn had used his allotted ten minutes, the
Mayor and Mr. Glenn engaged in dialogue as to how much more time Mr. Glenn would need in which to
complete his presentation; whereupon, Hr. Glenn advised that there were three more speakers in his
group and he was under the impression that they would each be allotted ten minutes in which to make
their individual presentations.
Council members expressed the opinion that due to the importance of the matter, each
speaker should be given ten minutes in which to make his or her presentation; whereupon, the Mayor
called for a show of hands as to the n-mher of persons who would like to address the Council. The
Mmyor counted 13 such persons and recessed the meeting in order that those persons could register
their names and addresses with the City Clerk.
At this point, the Mayor reconvened the meeting and allowed Mr. Glenn to continue with
his presentation.
Mr. Glenn said the city has a Blue Ribbon Com~ittee that is studying downtown Roanoke,
that they propose to get an economic study of downtown Roanoke and that necessarily is going to
have to include all the shopping areas in Roanoke. He suggested that this proposed center could
very easily be tied into that study.
(For more detail of Mr. Glenn's rpmarks, see transcript of cassette tape
on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. T. A. Carter, representing Double T Corporation, appeared before Council and read
a communication advising that improvements to Hershberger Road from 1-581 to Williamson Road as
presently proposed, including the proposed Huff Farm underpass, and relocation of Aviation Drive,
affects their property as follows: (1) At Grandview Village the fo/lowing will be condemned in
whole or in part (a) ten residential lots along the west side of Grandview Avenue, (b) two pieces
of commercial property along Hershberger Road adjacent to Grandview Village; (2) At Crossroads Mall,
essentially all of the land required for Hershberger Road widening is to be taken from Crossroads
Mall which will result in the following: (a) it destroys a portion of the Wendy's Restaurant, (b)
it eliminates the development site they have under contract, (c) it destroys a major portion of the
Colonial-American Branch Bank and renders the balance unuseable for its intended purpose, (d) it
destroys a major portion of the Phillips 66 Service Station site and renders the balance unuseable
for a drive-in bank which they were planning to build, (e) it eliminates approximately five per cent
of their parking spaces; (3) It provides only one left turn entrance and exit for Crossroads Mall
from Hershberger Road, such entrance and exit is a location that is most unsatisfactory for the
internal traffic of Crossroads; and (4) It makes it extremely difficult for Crossroads to proceed
with its orderly plan of expansion.
Mr. Carter presented a sketch of a proposed overpass at Aviation Drive which would permit
uninterrupted flow of traffic through Aviation Drive, Roanoke City Fire Station, Russell Transfer,
and other industries in the airport area, and the balance of the Andrews land. He said it would
permit adequate entrance and exit to the proposed expansion of Crossroads Mall. He noted that as
could be seen from the sketch, in order to permit the overpass at Aviation Drive, more study would
have to be given to the proposed Huff Farm underpass, and the proposed changes at Grandview Avenue.
Mr. Carter said that Double T Corporation is prepared to enter into an agreement with the City of
Roanoke to pay the first $500,000 of any cost that might accrue to the city in connection with the
construction of an overpass at Aviation Drive, provided that a complete study of Hershberger Road
is made in conjunction with the Department of Highways, resulting in a comprehensive plan for the
development of Hershberger Road, from 1-581 to Williamson Road, to best serve the general public,
the airport, the Barrens property, Crossroads Mall, and other properties abutting or adjacent to
this road, and that action on the proposed contracts with Hersch Associates and the First National
Exchange Bank and others be delayed until such plans can be developed.
Mr. Carter presented and elaborated on a tabulation of costa for the access road per
revised agreement versus the access road per original agreement, advising that according to his
calculations, it amounts to a total of $937,000 for the revised access road versus $353,625 that
the city is obligated to spend under the original agreement, which means that the city, in
executing the agreements presently before the Council, is prepared to spend $584,000 in additional
money for the access road.
(For full text, see tabulation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
(For more detail of Mr. Carter's remarks, see transcript of cassette tape
on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. David H. Pettit, Attorney, representing Anchor T Associates, appeared before Council
and advised that a co~unication was sent to the members of Council setting forth the objections
of Anchor T Associates to the contracts, and that the objections were based on the initial contract
as it was submitted and on two amendments dated June 16 and June 19. He made reference to a third
amendment which was delivered to him on that date and on which he had not had an opportunity to
prepare a presentation.
Mr. Pettit raised numerous questions about the contrac~ and amendments.
(For more detail of Mr. Petttt's remarks, see transcript of cassette tape
on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. T. D. Steele, representing Anchor T Associates, appeared before Council and presented
a tabulation denoting an analysis of effective buying income of the Roanoke area and secondary
market. He presented information in regard to accurate assessment of the net increases in retail
sales and associated tax revenues offered by the proposed shopping center -- retail sales as
reported by the U. S. Census Bureau in (1) Roanoke City (2) Roanoke County, Salem and Vinton
(3) Secondary Market. He presented information on the sales per individual in Roanoke City, Roanoke
County, Salem, Vinton and the Secondary Market area. He also presented information regarding the
regular shopping center customers by address, and an estimate of projected amount of retail sales
dollars to be redistributed from existing retailers to the proposed shopping center.
(See tabulations on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In concluding, Hr. Steele maintained that the dollars the city is getting ready to spend
are completely out of line with any investment return, advising that he did not think the city
would get an eight per cent return on its ~oney, but more likely a four or five per cent investment
Hr. Steele endorsed Hr. Glenn's statement that the entire road situation needs to be
studied, that the co-,-ittee which has been appointed to study do~nto~m Roanoke could broaden its
scope and look at the entire valley. He said it would be in the overall best interest of the city
and the taxpayers to delay the project and make an overall study of not only the road but also
the economic situation.
(For more detail of Hr. Steele's remarks, see transcript of cassette tape
on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Frank Weiner, representing Western Sizzlin Steak House, appeared before Council and
advised that they request fair and equitable treatment and that somewhere in the minutes of Council
there should be a statement from the members of City Council that they are aware of the existing
businesses, that they are entitled to service and they are entitled to consideration and that
somewhere down the road, access to their property will be made available. He said Western Sizzlin
has estimated from talking with its customers over the past two weeks that they will lose 65 to 70
per cent of the traffic into their Hershberger Road restaurant. He noted that all westbound traffi(
will be lost to them completely, as well as a good portion of the eastbound traffic that makes a
right turn into the south side that would like to go back to 581. He said if Council goes through
with the proposed plan, Western Sizzlin will probably be out of business on Hershberger Road. He
said Council does not have the facts and figures it needs to make such an important decision at
this time. In closing, Mr. Weiner said that he was not against the shopping center, he was not
against development of Hershberger Road, but he was against rusting into this project until the
questions that are germane to the issue are completely answered.
(For more detail of Mr. Weiner's remarks, see transcript of cassette tape
on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Peter J. Noce, also representing Western Sizzlin Steak House, appeared before Council
and read a Joint petition from representatives of the Airport Exxon Service Station, Shoney's Famil
Restaurants, Western Sizzlin Steak House, and Days West Partnership, asking that Council adopt"
the appropriate measure requesting that the Department of Highways and Transportation consider the
traffic access needs of the property and business establishments located on the south side of
Hershberger Road in the final design of plans and specifications and that the petitioners be timel
notified of any actions and plans concerning the work to be done on Hershberger Road; further,
that the Council adopt a measure which would signify the intent of the City of Roanoke to work with
the owners of these properties and business establishments on a continuing basis throughout the
design of the shopping lane -- Hershberger Road FroJect -- in order to provide adequate access to
those existing properties and business establishments so as not to destroy their value to the
owners and to the City of Roanoke.
(For more detail of Mr. Noce's remarks, see transcript of cassette tape
on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. John H. Clark, representing Shoney's Family Restaurants, appeared before Council
in support of the remarks made by Mr. Weiner and Mr. Noce. He noted that his company spent a
great deal of money on outdoor advertising. He said they need access to westbound traffic and
requested that Council give their petition due consideration.
(For more detail of Mr. Clark's remarks, see transcript of cassette tape
on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Samuel M. Dell, III, Retail District Manager, Exxon Company, appeared before Council
and read a prepared statement advising that Exxon is the owner of the property on the southwest
corner of Hershberger Road and the proposed access road which is adjacent to the underpass. He
pointed out that Exxon was the only party who had appeared before Council on that date that would
have land physically taken because of the proposed contracts. He said it appears that construction
of the underpass as it is presently drawn would make their property no longer useable as a retail
service station. He advised that the contract with Hersch Associates at this time is premature
since there are too many unresolved issues regarding the design and the impact on existing business~
of the proposed underpass and Jughandle. He recommended that the contracts not be executed until
these issues have been resolved sufficiently to establish the impact on Exxon's property and the
property of others.
Mr. Dell asked that it be made perfectly clear that Exxon is not opposed to the proposed
shopping center, nor to the widening of Hershberger Road as it was originally proposed prior to
the consideration of the underpass. As a matter of fact, he said the access road and the grade
crossing, which would be as they understood it previously a signalized crossing, made that property
more attractive to them; however, he said they are opposed to taking the property of one business
solely for the benefit of another business, and based upon the drawings they have seen to date,
there appears to be substantial probability that this will be the case.
In concluding, Mr. Dell requested that Council delay execution of the contracts until
such time as due consideration has been given to legitimate rights and needs of other property
owners and businesses.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office. Also,
for more detail of Mr. Dell's remarks, see transcript of cassette tape
on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts appeared before Council and advised that there is sincere
concern from private business interests over the legal and technical questions before Council;
however, there are businesses relating to differences of competition in the private market that
cannot be put in volition of the needs and economic growth of the majority of the citizens of
the community.
In concluding, Reverend Roberts said that customers are not going to stop shopping at
Crossroads Mall or Tanglewood Mall, that there is going to be competition, that the businesses
on Hershberger Road have brought up a legal question of the city's intent to work with them and
he suggested that private sessions be held between the businesses and the city administration in
an effort to work out a compromise.
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(For more detail of Reverend Roberts~ conmente, see transcript of cassette
tape on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Clarence Faulk appeared before Council in support of the proposed shopping center,
advisin~ that Roanoke needs the Jobs and taxes that will be generated and Roanoke would do well
to have this shopping center located in the northwest section of the city.
(For more detail of Hr. Faulk's remarks, see transcript of cassette
tape on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Sam Garrison, Attorney, representing the Citizens' Environmental Council, appeared
before Council and advised that he did not have the slightest idea why the city administration
or the developer has appeared to feel that it in so urgent for Council to enter into the proposed
contracts now, He suggested to the Council that this is one of the most major projects for develop-
ment of presently vacant land that has come before the Council in a long time, and to suggest that
there simply is no means of studying every single facet to the limit before the Council acts is
implausible.
The second point Mr. Garrison said he would like to make was that he concurred with the
view previously expressed by Mr. Pettit that there is a distinct possibility of the city having
inadequate protection in the contract which has been drafted for execution with Hersch Associates.
He said this is the point concerning what happens if construction begins and thereafter some agency,
whether it be the State Air Pollution Control Board, the Federal Highway Administration, a court
or any body having the power to do so, decides that this project cannot go forth. In this regard,
he said as he read the provisions of the contract, particularly as modified by the addition which
was presented to the Council on that date, in which the payment made by Hersch Associates for failim
to achieve certain square footage, construction by a certain date, are classified as penaled, if
paragraph 9 of that proposed contract means anything, it means that Mr. Faison and his organization
canmo~ be made to pay a non-performance penalty if this project is aborted by action of a court,
action of an administrative agency, or any other official body which has the power to do so.
Furthering his presentation, Mr. Garrison referred to a letter from Mr. William A. Whittle
Chief, Washington Airports District Office, advising that while the proposed shopping center itself
ia outside the Runway 33 clear zone, a large portion of the site, which preliminary indications
reveal will be occupied by crowd attracting shops and other facilities, is immediately under the
approach/departure points of aircraft landing on or taking off from Runway 15/33. He further advise.
that a distance along the runway centerline from the threshold to the proposed shopping center
property is less than three-fourths of a mile and, aircraft on approach, using the ILS, could be
as low as 285 feet above ground level at this point.
The communication further explained that aside from the noise impact there is the exposure
to a high risk which results from the concentration of aircraft traffic in the approach and
departure paths adjacent to a runway and, as compared to other areas around airports, the accident
risk potential is measurably greater in these areas, and, for taking off and landing accidents,
a high percentage occurs within one mile of the runway. Mr. Whittle said these facts should be
given serious consideration by the city in making its decision regarding the development of this
area and other lands which are adjacent to or impacted by the airport and this points to the desira-
bility of establishment of a land use plan for the airport so that future development of land in
the vicinity of Woodrnm Field can be controlled and planned to assure most effective useage compati-
ble with the airport operations.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garrison said the third point he wanted to make was on the question of air pollution
stemming from automobile emission. He presented an article by Congressman D. g. Satterfield, III,
and a clipping from the Richmond Times Dispatch, the gist of which was to apprise Council of the
fact that in 1977 Congress enacted legislation which is called the Clean Air Act Amendments of
1977. He suggested that Council read the articles which would indicate that there is, on the basis
of present federal legislation, a distinct possibility that when the developer applies to the State
~-ir Pollution Control Board for a permit that we are going to be in a different ballgame from what
has been the case up to this point. He said of the main things the 1977 Clean Air Act Amendments
did was to affirm the concern of Congress about the question of ambient air quality, and particularl
with respect to automobile emissions. Mr. Garrison said he was talking about duties that will be
imposed on the State of Virginia to implement the 1977 federal legislation in such forms as requirin
that if a proposed development can be shown to offer a potential of increasing the pollutants in the
air of certain described classes, which do include automobile emissions, that it may very well be
necessary if the developer's projections are correct, that a lot of the traffic and consumption
that will take place at the shopping center are not new businesses to the Roanoke Valley, that some-
how the State of Virginia, acting through the City of Roanoke, will have to reduce automobile
emissions elsewhere in the city in order not to increase the level of pollution that is arrived at
by the new shopping center, and that is what they call trade-offs. Mr. Garrison suggested that
Council obtain a more thorough briefing from the city staff on what the 1977 Clean Air Amendments
will mean in terms of the proposed project and how much trouble Mr. Faison will have in obtaining
a permit from the State Air Pollution Control Board.
Mr. Garrison said the final point he would like to make was in regard to the land use
plan, advising that in 1964 when the city adopted its comprehensive plan, at several points in
that document, emphasis was placed on the scarcity of industrial sites and on the criteria for
suitable industrial sites. He made reference to page 70 of the Plan where there is referred to
some property which sounds remarkably like the property that is at issue, specifically, potential
industrial sites, the strategic location near the Interstate 581 and Hershberger Road traffic,
access to larger water mains, etc. He said that it seems the Council might want to ask the question
how has the Planning Commission or the Council reviewed this proposal in view of the general guide-
lines for development of land in the City of Roanoke that were first laid down in 1964 and which
have not been changed to this point. Be noted that even the Regional Land Use Plan adopted by
the Fifth Planning District Commission this year does not show any of the property at issue as used
for commercial purposes, but shows it still as residential or industrial.
(For more detail of Mr. Garrison's remarks, see transcript of cassette
tape on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. T, L. Plunkett, Jr., Attorney, representing the Andre~s heirs, o~mers of large tracts
of land on the north side of Hershberger Road which are involved in or will be affected by the
proposed improvements to Hershberser Road and the entrance to the Huff property, appeared before
Council and noted t~o concerns of his clients which are of an en~ineerinE nature, and requested
that Council make no final decisions or comitments until two certain requests are answered to the
satisfaction of his clients.
(For more detail of Mr. Plunkett's remarks, see transcript of cassette
tape on file in the City Clerk's Office. Also, see communication from
Mr. Plunkett on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. James F. Douthat, Attorney, representing the developer, appeared before Council
and explained the modification of agreement between Hersch Associates and the city. He referred
to the jughandle on the northern side of Hershberger Road. He said it has been agreed to in the
whereas clauses of the agreement that the city has the flexibility to work out access to Hershberge~
Road.
(For more detail of Mr. Douthat's remarks, see transcript
tape on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Henry J. Faison, developer, appeared before Council and made reference to the 1968
agreement to build the road. He said the road could not be built without the intersection, that
the modifications of the intersection are intertwined with the 1968 agreement because Huff Lane
Extension cannot be built without building an intersection that will work.
Mr. Faison said he felt he had a very strong position in his discussion with the City
Manager when the city came up with the concept that the jughandle underpass had to be built, that
he felt it was entirely reasonable that the city pay for the underpass, and that he personally felt
the City Manager negotiated very tough on that issue to the extent that the developer has now
agreed to pay for approximately one-half of the entire road and intersection. He said he did not
believe, in all seriousness, that what is being proposed would do anything but help Hershberger
Road, the Mall merchants, and other merchants on Hershberger Road.
In regard to the economics, Mr. Faison said that both their large regional malls do over
$125 a square foot of mall tenant, but setting aside the $125 and the computations of anyone else
of what they suppose the center will do, the city's iow estimate of the revenues, which are pri-
marily real estate taxes, would give a pay back to the city on their investment of 18 months or
less, and the three million dollars shrunk to two million dollars would give a pay back of less
than a year.
In concluding, Mr. Faison said the Federal Aviation Administration has approved the
contract after a great deal of discussion between them and the city and that the State of Virginia,
before they commit to build a ten million dollar project, will do environmental studies.
(For more detail of Hr. Faison's remarks, see transcript
tape on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Everyone who wished to address the Council having been given an opportunity to do so,
the Mayor then requested that the City Clerk call the roll on Ordinance No. 24228; whereupon,
the following vote was recorded:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .... O.
(Mr. Taubman abstained from voting.)
In regard to the petition presented by Western Sizzlin Steak House, Airport Exxon Service
Station, Shoney's Family Restaurants, and Days West Partnership, Mr. Thomas moved that said petitio~
be referred to the City Manager for analysis and to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper
measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
Mr. Hubard moved that all statements presented to the Council both written and oral be
received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
Ordinance No. 24140, approving a certain contract prepared to be entered into between
the City of Roanoke and certain landowners, rescinding and replacing a letter agreement between
the city and the landowners, dated February 12, 1968, and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk
to execute such agreement for and on behalf of the City of Roanoke, having previously been before
the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24140) AN ORDINANCE approving a certain contract prepared to be entered into between
the City of Roanoke and certain landowners, rescinding and replacing a letter agreement between
the City and the landowners, dated February 12, 1968; and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk
to execute such contract for and on behalf of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 61.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Taubman abstained from voting.)
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Ordinance No. 24141, approvin$ a certain contract prepared to be entered into between
the City of Roanoke and Hersch Associates, and authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute
such contract on behalf of the City of Roanoke, having previously been before the Council for its
first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Thomas offerir~ the followin~ for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24141) AN ORDINANCE approving a certain contract prepared to be entered into between
the City of Roanoke and Hersch Associates, a North Carolina limited partnership; and authorizing
the Hayor and the City Clerk to execute such contract for and on behalf of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 62.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mr. Taubman abstained from voting.)
The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting items that were intended
to clarify the intent of Ordinance Nos. 24140 and 24141 and a Summary of Provisions of Contract
with Hersch Associates. He further transmitted a document summarizing the financial obligations
of the city and of Hersch and also outlining what payments the city could expect in the event of
a hypothetical Hersch default.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24229) AN ORDINANCE approving a certain agreement dated July 6, 1978, to be entered
into between the City of Roanoke and Hersch Associates, a North Carolina limited partnership;
authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute such agreement for and on behalf of the City
of Roanoke; and providing for an emergency and an effective date of this ordinance.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 80.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Taubman abstained from voting.)
Mr. Pettit raised question as to the nature of the emergency justifying an emergency
Ordinance in this circumstance, especially given the fact that it will be approximately four years
before the widening of Hershberger Road is let for bids.
In response to the question, the City Attorney advised that the status of an emergency
Ordinance is that Council determines in its legislative wisdom and discretion what is an emergency,
and if Council deems that the situation is one of an emergency nature, it would be appropriate to
adopt the measure on an emergency basis. He maid the Ordinance states the reason for the emergency
and if Council concurs in the Ordinance, it adopts the reason.
In respect to the communication from Mr. Plunkett on behalf of the Andrews heirs, Mr.
Thomas moved that said co~mmnication be referred to the City Manager in an effort to work out the
concerns expressed by Mr. Plunkett, and that any conclusions be reported to the Council at the
earliest convenient date. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted, Mr. Taubman not
voting.
At 8:05 p.m., the Mayor declared a brief recess.
At 8:40 p.m., the meeting reconvened with all members of Council present and the Mayor
presiding.
COUNCIL: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a matter of pending litigation.
The City Attorney verbally requested that Council discuss a further pending matter of
litigation in Executive Session.
Mr. Taubman moved that Council concur in the two requests. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
BUDGET: The Director of Finance submitted the financial report for the month of May,
1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting a
financial report of the School Board for the month of May, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report recommending that
$77,660.00 be transferred from Interest on Temporary Loans to the School Board in connection
with deferred teachers' salaries.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $77,660.00 from Interest on Temporary Loans under Section #1850, '~iscellan-
eons," to Instruction under Section #1901, "Education," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24230) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 80.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
ZONING: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report requesting that the
Zoning Ordinance be amended to allow art galleries as a permitted use in the C-i, Office and
Institutional District.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office,)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment on
Monday, August 14, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING-SIGNS: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report in connection
with sign and billboard regulations, requesting that Council declare a moratorium on the constructi¢
of any billboard within 500 feet of the existing or proposed right of way of the Roy L. Webber
Expressway for a period of 180 days in order to allow the City Planning Commission the time and
opportunity to study, research, develop and/or amend the city sign and billboard Ordinance.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Fancher T. Turner, President, Paul H. Jamison Company, Incorporated, appeared
before Council and advised that despite the reco~nendatton of the City Planning Commission,
there appears no need for changing the existing Zoning Ordinance with respect to signs and even
less need for a moratorium of 180 days on their construction. He said the city has a very
comprehensive Zoning Ordinance which is only twelve years old and which as far as signs are
concerned has proven to be something that could be lived with. As recently as three years ago,
he noted that the City Planning Commission considered changing the Zoning Ordinance with respect
to signs along Interstate 581 and the Southwest Expressway and decided against it.
Mr. Turner said the opening of new sections of highway carrying major traffic loads
inevitably attracts business and signs, but businesses and signs come and go as needs change.
He noted that there are actually fewer billboards adjacent to Route 581-Southwest Expressway
today than there were five years ago.
In closing, Mr. Turner said that the Commission's request for a moratorium implies a
desire for an immediate halt on construction, that this would appear to be in violation of the
amendment provisions of the Zoning Ordinance requesting public hearings by both the Planning
Commission and Council after the required public notice. He said that the time between the
Planning Commission's meeting of June 10 and the June 26 Council meeting is insufficient for the
sign industry to make an effective presentation of its opposition to the request of the City
Planning Commission.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Garland moved that the report of the City Planning
Commission be referred to the City Attorney to determine if it is legally permissible for the
city to establish a moratorium, and that the City Attorney also be requested to suggest an
appropriate method of handling. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF CO~4ITTEES:
HUMA~ RESOURCES COMMITTEE-REVENUE SHARING: A report of the Human Resources Committee
transmitting its recommendations for funding h,,man resource agencies for fiscal year 1978-79,
was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report of the Human Resources Committee and
the enclosed schedule of appropriations. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
adopted.
In this connection, Mr. James A. Ford, Chairman, Mental Health Services Board of
Directors, appeared before Council and requested that Council consider the total request of
Mental Health Services for funds in the amount of $190,475.00 for fiscal year 1979.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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After a discussion of the request, Mr. Taubman moved that the communication be received
and filed. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
It was clarified by the members of Council that implied in the motion is the understandinl
that when the amount of the budget surplus is kno~m, Mental Health Services may again present
its request to the Council for consideration at that time.
Extension
Institute
Also in connectionvith the matter, Mr. Edward S. Allen, District A~ent, WP! & SU
Service, appeared before Council and requested that Council fund Virginia Polytechnic
and State University Extension Service at the requested amount of $58,518.00.
(For full text, see co~,nication on file in the City Clerk*s Office.)
Hr. Grove moved that the co~unication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
It was again clarified by the members of Council that implied in the motion is the
understanding that when the amount of the budget surplus is known, the Extension Service may
again present its request to the Council for consideration at that time.
PEnSIONS-BUDGET: A report of the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System,
recommending approval of a 6.5% cost of living increase to all those receiving retirement benefits
under the system, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard raised specific question as to the cost for all future benefits; whereupon,
the Secretary of the Employees' Retirement System advised that he did not have the figures
available.
Mr. Hubard moved that action on the report be deferred until the next regular meeting
of Council on Monday, July 10, 1978, and that the Secretary of the Board of Trustees be requested
to obtain additional information from the Actuary. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and
unanimously adopted.
Mr. Silas H. Weddle, retired city employee, appeared before Council and commented on a
cost of living increase for those employees who receive a large pension versus those employees
receiving a very small pension.
PAY PLAN-CITY EMPLOYEES-AIRPORT: The Airport Advisory Comission submitted a written
report recommending that the Airport Security Police be upgraded to Grade 17, the same as City
Patrolmen, in order to equalize salaries.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be referred to the City Manager for study, report and
recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STO~I DRAINS: Mr. Grove, Chairman of a committee appointed to tabulate
bids received for the 10th Street Storm Drain Tunnel, submitted a written report reco~ending
that ali bids received be rejected.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report recomm~ending that
Council concur in the report of the committee and proceed with construction of five projects
listed under the Issue of Funding by utilizing CDBG funds currently available for storm drains
and listing four alternatives and information for consideration in dealing with the 10th Street
drainage problem.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report of the committee and offered the
following Resolution:
(#24231) A RESOLUTION rejecting all bids received by the City for the construction of
the 10th Street Storm Drain Tunnel.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 81.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ~ 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
Mr. Grove moved that the report of the City Manager be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the Committee appointed to study bids
received for Sewage Treatment Plant improvements, submitted a written report of the committee
recommending that the low bid of Acorn Construction, Ltd., for two basins, in the amount of
$391,000.00, be accepted, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $262,364.00 from Fixed Equipment under Section #2401, "Capital Outlay,"
to Maintenance under Section #2003, "Operating Expenses," and appropriating $147,636.00 to
Maintenance under Section #2003, "Operating Expenses," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24232) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 Sewage
Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emeriency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 81.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................. O.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of Acorn
Construction Ltd.:
(#24233) AN ORDINANCE accepting a proposal for replacement of aeration equipment in
two (2) old aeration basins with plate-type diffusers and new piping at the Sewage Treatment
Plant; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract for such work,
upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 82.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SERVICE CENTER: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed to
study bids received for paving of various streets, and the Public Works Service Center parking
lot, submitted a written report of the committee recommending that a contract be awarded to John
A. Hall & Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $430,000.00, and that funds be transferred
therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $25,000.00 from Hater#als and Supplies to Maintenance under Section
#1658, "Street Maintenance," of the 1977-78 budget:
(#24234) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1977-78 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 82.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................... 0.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of John A.
Ball & Company, Incorporated:
(#24235) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of John A. Ball & Company, Inc., for the
paving of streets at various locations and a portion of the parking lot at the Public Works
Service Center in the City of Roanoke; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the
requisite contract; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 83.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowies, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the Committee
appointed to study bids received for miscellaneous small area street and sidewalk restoration at
various locations in the city, submitted a written report of the committee recommending that the
iow bid of Adams Construction Company, in the amount of $154,951.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
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(#24236) AN OKDINANCE accepting the proposal of Adams Construction Company for performing
certain miscellaneous, small area hard surface street and sidewalk restoration; authorizing the
proper city of£icals to execute the requisite contract; rejecting the other bid; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 83.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mr. Grove, Chairman of a com4ttee appointed to study bids
received for a new roof for the Preston Park Community Center, submitted a written report of the
committee recom~ending that the low bid of Leonard Smith Sheet Metal and Roofing Company, in the
amount of $16,254.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24237) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid made for re-roofing the Preston Park Community
Center, authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract therefor, rejecting
another bid; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 84.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24162 permanently vacating and closing that portion
of a certain alleyway running generally in a southerly direction between Campbell Avenue, S. E.,
and Kirk Avenue, S~ E., adjacent to Lots 122, 123, 124 and 125 of Ward 5 of the Roanoke Land and
Improvement Company Map, being a narrow strip on the westerly side of said alley in varying
widths from 0.15 feet to 1.4 feet, more particularly show~ on a plat of survey made for Colonial
American National Bank, dated November 11, 1977, by Jack G. Bess, Certified Land Surveyor,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#24162) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating and closing that portion of a certain
alleyway running generally in a southerly direction between Campbell Avenue, S. E., and Kirk
Avenue, S. E., adjacent to Lots 122, 123, 124 and 125 of Ward 5 of the Roanoke Land and Improvement
Company Map, being a narrow strip on the westerly side of said alley in varying widths from 0.15
feet to 1.4 feet, more particularly shown on a plat of survey made for Colonial American National
Bank, dated November 11, 1977, by Jack G. Bess, Certified Land Surveyor, a copy of which is on
file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 62.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ....... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................
(Mr. Thomas abstained from voting.)
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24163 rezoning that property located at 1422 and 1430 Hershberger
Road, N. W., and 4855 Eden Drive, N. W., described as Lots i-A, 2-A and 3-A, Block 6, Section 1,
Map of Eden Park, Official Tax Nos. 2280801 - 2280803, inclusive, from RD, Duplex Residential
District, to C-i, Office and Institutional District, having previously been before the Council
for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the
body, Mr. Bubard offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24163) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 228, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 64.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............ 7.
NAYS: None- ..................................................... O.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24164 rezoninS property located at 2227-2229, 2231 and 2233
Sanford Avenue, S. W., described as Lots 9 and 10, Block 2, Colonial Heights, Official Tax Nos.
1271109 and 1271110, from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-l, Office and Institutional
District, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on
its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Huberd offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24164) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 127, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 64.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
EASEMENTS-APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY: Ordinance No. 24171 authorizing and directing
the proper city officials to execute and deliver a deed of easement to the Appalachian Power
Company conveying to said Company a right of way and easement to construct, erect, operate and
maintain an overhead line or lines for the purpose of transmitting electric power through land
owned by the city situate on the northeasterly side of Ferncliff Avenue, N. W., having previously
been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading, and laid
over, was again before the body, Mr. Garland offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#24171) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to execute
and deliver a deed of easement to the Appalachian Power Company.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 65.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Taubman and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Taubmen, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ........
,0.
(Mr. Grove abstained from voting.)
EASEMENTS-APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY: Ordinance No. 24172 authorizing and directing
the proper city officials to execute and deliver a deed of easement to the Appalachian Power
Company conveying to said Company a right of way and easement to construct, erect, operate and
maintain an overhead line or lines for the purpose of transmitting electric power through land
owned by the city situate on the northerly side of Virginia Secondary Route 740, known as the
City of Roanoke Watershed, located in the district of Catawba, in Roanoke County, for a nominal
sum of $1.00, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted
on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24172) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to execute
and deliver a deed of easement to the Appalachian Power Company.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 65.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
(Mr. Grove abstained from voting.)
EASEMENTS-APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY: Ordinance No. 24173 authorizing and directing
the proper city officials to execute and deliver a deed of easement to the Appalachian Power
Company conveying unto said Company a right of way and easement to construct, erect, operate and
maintain an underground line or lines for the purpose of transmitting electric power through
land owned by the city situate west of the City's Fire Station No. 10, on the westerly side of
Municipal Road, N. W., for the nominal sum of $1.00, having previously been before the Council
for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the
body, Mr. Taubman offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24173) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to execute
and deliver a deed of easement to the Appalachian Power Company.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 66.)
Mr. Taubman moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bovles, Garland, Hubard, Taub~an, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ......
(Mr. Grove abstained from voting.)
BUSES-CITY PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 24192 authorizing the city's lease of certain land
and improvements thereon located at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue, S. E., to Greater Roanoke
Transit Company, upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been before the Council
for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, vas again before the
body, Mr. Hubard offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24192) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City's lease of certain land and improvements
thereon located at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue, S. E., to Greater Roanoke Transit Company,
upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 66.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................
TAXES-REAL ESTATE ASSESSOR: Ordinance No. 24202 authorizing installation of a simplified
computer assisted mass appraisal system (SCAMAS) for the city's Real Estate Assessor's Office
relating to commercial, industrial, and tax exempt real estate in the city, and authorizing the
City Manager to enter into contract with a certain computer programming firm to provide said
service, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on
its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption.
For budgetary reasons, the City Attorney advised that an emergency clause was added
to Ordinance No. 24202 .
Mr. Hubard moved that Ordinance No. 24202 be amended by the addition of an emergency
clause. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Hubard then offered the following Ordinance as amended:
(#24202) AN ORDINANCE authorizing installation of a simplified computer assisted mass
appraisal system (SCAMAS) for the City's Real Estate Assessor's Office relating to commercial,
industrial, and tax exempt real estate in the City, and authorizing the City Manager to enter into
contract with a certain computer progrsmmt~g firm to provide said services; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 67.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance, as amended. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
SALE OF PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 24204 authorizing and directing the sale of a parcel
of land owned by the City of Roanoke and situate in the City of Roanoke on Aerial Way Drive, S.
W., and being a portion of that property bearing Official No. 5200112, as per a proposal of Mr.
Thomas H. Beasley, Jr., having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read
and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24204) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the sale of a parcel of land owned by
the City of Roanoke and situated in the City of Roanoke on Aerial Way Drive, S. W., and being a
portion of that property bearing Official No. 5200112, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 67.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Taubman
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Thomas abstained from voting.)
PARKING GARAGE: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing and providing for the lease by the city of certain ground floor space
in the municipal parking facility to Roland Macher and Richard Macher, d/b/a Spanky's, Incorporate
upon certain terms and conditions, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24238) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the lease by the City of certain
ground floor space in the City's Municipal Parking Facility to Roland Macher and Richard Macher,
d/b/a Spanky's, Inc.; upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 84.)
The ~otion was seconded by Hr. Eubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council me~bers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Taubman, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: The Hayor presented a communication requestlnE an Executive Session to
discuss two matters of personnel,
Mr, Thomas moved that Council concur in the request of the Hayor, The motion was
seconded by Hr. Hubard and adopted by the follo~ins vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Bubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ............................
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Mayor called to
the attention of Council certain vacancies on the Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention and
Social Development; whereupon, he requested that Mr. Thomas find a replacement to fill the
vacancy created by the resignation of the Reverend Leroy C. Roberts; that Mr. Hubard find a
replacement to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. George E. Franklin; that Mr.
Grove find a replacement to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery;
and that Mr. Garland find a replacement to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr.
Roy B. Willett.
In view of the fact that there are several vacancies on the committee, the Council
requested that the City Clerk inquire of the Chairman of the Task Force as to whether or not
he feels the committee should be continued.
ROANOKE CITY ARTS COMMISSION: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Roanoke
City Arts Commission created by the resignation of Mr. Roy T. Woodall and requested that Mrs.
Bowles find a replacement to fill the vacancy.
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION: The Mayor called to the attention of Council two vacancies
on the Co~m~unity Relations Committee and requested that Mrs. Bowles find a replacement to fill
the vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs. Ruth L. Anderson; and that Mr. Thomas find a
replacement to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Mr. James W. Burks, Jr.
SCHOOLS: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy on the
Virginia Western Co,unity College Board due to the resignation of Mr. Henry E. Thomas and
requested that Mr. Eubard find a replacement to fill the vacancy,
PENSIONS: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy on the
Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System. Me called attention to Ordinance No. 22302 which
provides that this position rotates between a member of the Fire Department, a member of the
Police Department and a member of the Refuse Collection Department. He noted that at this time
there is a need to appoint a representative from the Fire Department to serve a one year term
ending June 30, 1979.
The Mayor then requested that the Director of Administration and Public Safety, through
the City Manager~ be requested to reco~end a representative of the Fire Department for this
position.
COUNCIL: The Mayor presented a communication requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a real estate matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request.
Taubmam and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr.
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Taubman, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............... 0.
TAXES: Mr. Hubard presented a co~unication requesting that the Director of Finance
advise Council as to whether a tax reduction of $1 million would be more beneficial to an average
city resident'in the form of a utility tax reduction as opposed to a real estate tax reduction;
and further, that the City Manager be requested to advise Council as to how the views of the
citizens can best be determined on this and perhaps other important matters.
(For full text, see co~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Nubard moved that Council concur in the cummunication. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEE: The Mayor advised that in August of 1976, the Blue Ribbon
Co~ittee was appointed by Council and was composed of fifteen members with professional background~
that over the past 22 months the committee has been involved in studying the various operations
of the city and these studies have been in response to Council's charge to develop suggestions
that would bring about more effective management of the city and its resources.
The Mayor noted with the passing of time it has become clear that the Committee's
responsibilities would be very time consuming and that the members~ time could be more effectively
used if it were concentrated in the area of their professional training. He said it has also
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been realized that the needs of the city will change from time to time and that a different
approach to the appointment of the c~ittee members, i.e., in the areas of their training would
allow a quicker and more precise matching of their skills with the city's organizational needs.
He noted that it was also found that there are many more areas that need to be studied than
Council had originally realized; therefore, it is unreasonable to ask such a few number of
people to analyze such a broad range of issues. He said that the Mayor, the City Manager and the
Chairman of the Blue Ribbon Committee are recommending that the structure of the committee be
slightly modified so that the City Manager would be allowed to appoint advisory co-w~tttees to
advise him and his Directors on procedures by which the productivity and effectiveness of the
city government can be improved, that these subcomeittees will be composed of individual citizens
who wish to volunteer their time in working with the City Manager and the city staff in making
such suggestions and improvements. He said it is hoped that each member of the current Blue
Ribbon Committee will be willing to assist the city in their area of expertise and in conclusion,
the Council thanks each of them for the many hours which they have donated to their co-w, unity
with the sole hope and motivation of making Roanoke a better city in which to live.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the remarks of the Mayor. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
CI'l~ EMMLOYEES: The Mayor advised that the Council had received copies of the proposed
new Pay and Classification Plan and requested that the City Clerk place the matter on the next
agenda of Council on Monday, July 10, 1978, for consideration at that time.
At 10:20 p.m., the Mayor declared a brief recess.
At 10:45 p.m., the meeting reconvened with all members of Council present and the
Mayor presiding.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 10:45
pem.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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CO~71CIL, ORGA~IZATIONAL MEETING,
Monday, July 3, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke held its organizational meeting on Monday,
July 3, 1978, at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber in the Municipal Buildin~, City of Roanoke,
with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian ¥. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............................... 6.
ABSENT: None ................................................................. 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz,
Assistant City Attorney; Mr. John H. Mitchell, Assistant Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F.
Parker, City Clerk.
The Mayor noted that Mr. Charles L. Landis, the newly elected Council member was on
vacation, and that Mr. Landis would have his Oath of Office administered when he returned to the
city.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The City Clerk presented copy of a certificate from the Electoral Board advising that
upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the
Councilmanic election held on May 2, 1978, they determine and declare that Messrs. Charles L.
Landis, Robert A. Garland and Hampton W. Thomas received the greatest number of votes cast in
said election.
The City Clerk advised that Mr. Garland and Mr. Thomas have qualified for their four
year terms commencing July 1, 1978, amd ending June 30, 1982.
Each member of Council congratulated Mr. Garland and Mr. Thomas upon their reelection
to Council.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the organizational meeting
adjourned at 3:20 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, July 10, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Cbsmber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, July 10, 1978, at ?:30 p.m., with Mayor Noel C.
Taylor presidin$.
At this point, the Mayor called upon the City Clerk for a brief presentation.
The City Clerk advised that at the organizational meeting of Council on Monday, July 3,
1978, she called to the Council's attention a certificate from the Electoral Board advising that
upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the
election held on May 2, 1978, they determine and declare that Charles L. Landis, Robert A. Garland
and Hampton W. Thomas received the greatest number of votes cast in said election, and she further
advised the Council that Mr. Landis had qualified for his office for a term of four years commencin
July 1, 1978, and ending June 30, 1982.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............... 7.
ABSENT: None ....................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. WilliamM. Hackworth, Assistant
City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Douglas E. Ebert,
Minister, Fait-view United Methodist Church.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
COUNCIL: The Mayor advised that according to Section 4 of the City Charter, the person
receiving the largest number of votes in each regular Councilmanic election shall be the Vice-
Mayor and he called to the attention of Council a Resolution declaring Mr. Landis to be a member
of the City Council and Vice-Mayor for a term commencing July 1, 1978, and continuing for a
period of two years and until' his successor shall have been elected and qualified; whereupon,
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#24239) A RESOLUTION recognizing the HONORABLE CHARLES L. LANDIS to be a member of
the City Council and Vice-Mayor of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 85.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor - ~ - 7.
O.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, June 12, 1978,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Grove, seconded by Mr. Garland and
unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as
recorded.
COUNCIL-CITY GOVERI~HENT: The Mayor presented his annual State of the City Address
including the following recommendations:
1. that we initiate a more active program for the development
and maintenance of a clean community;
that we study the possibility of giving a one-time special
financial consideration to city workers on the twentieth
anniversary of their employment with the city;
that we urge the citizens of Roanoke to save food in order
to share with the hungry, thus making a more significant
contribution toward combating the problem of world hunger;
that we give strong support to the Central Downtown Develop-
ment Committee and the continuing efforts of the com~ittee
to revitalize the downtown area;
5. that the City's Complaint Officer will also be assigned the
responsibility of serving as an Information Officer;
the appointment of a Personnel Committee for the purpose of
filling any vacancies that may occur in the six positions
that are filled by City Council, and that the Committee
also have the responsibility of providing leadership
in evaluating the Council appointees on their anniversary
dates;
7. a reduction in the utility tax rate from 17 1/2% to 15%;
8. a five cents reduction in the real estate tax rate from
$1.60 per $100.00 of assessed value to $1.55;
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that the annual notice of Real Estate Reassessment will in-
clude the proposed assessed value for the current year and
the last year to provide the citizens with tr~ediate infor-
mation concerning any changes that have occurred through
the reassessment process;
10.
that the City Treasurer and the Director of Finance report
back to Council on the feasibility of semi-annual real
estate payments, with the provision for citizens to continue
to pay quarterly upon their request;
11. the development of Hill Hountain by means of a hotel on top
of the Hountain.
(For full text, see State of the City Message on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur generally in the concept of the eleven
The motion was seconded by M~. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Thomas moved that recommendations 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 11 be referred to the City
Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council as soon as possible. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Thomas further moved that recommendation 9 be referred to the Real Estate Assessor,
the City Manager, the City Attorney and the Director of Finance for study, report and recommendation
to Council as soon as possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Thomas further moved that recommendation 10 be referred to the Director of Finance
and the City Treasurer for study, report and recommendation to Council as soon as possible. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and uoan/mously adopted.
Mr. Thomas further moved that recommendations ? and 8 be taken under advisement until
the Council has received a report from the Director of Finance regarding the amount of the budget
surplus. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Thomas further moved that reco~endation 6 be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SIDEWALK-CURB AND GUTTER-STREETS AND ALLEYS-SEWERS AND STORH DRAINS: Pursuant to
notice of advertisement for bids for new curb and gutter, entrances, paving and related drainage
items on Riverdale Avenue, Edgerton Avenue, 16th Street and 18th Street, S. E., HUD Project No.
B-77-MC-51-0020 and B-75-MC-51-0020, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 4:30
p.m., and to be opened before the Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone
had any questions about the advertisement for bids, and no representative present raising any
question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon,
the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
S. R. Draper Paving Company, Incorporated -
H & S Construction Company -
John A. Hall & Company, Incorporated -
$ 107,702.50
118,935.00
125,869.50
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a comittee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and Thomas
F. Brady as members of the COh~ittee.
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of the Council, the City Clerk set a public hearing
for Monday, July 10, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., on the request of Virginia United Methodist Homes,
Incorporated, that property located at 3129 Lombardy Avenue, N. W., described as three-fourths of
an acre, more or less, Official Tax No. 2540101, be rezoned from RS-3, Single-Family Residential
District, to RG-1, General Residential District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Richard F. Pence, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before Council in
support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mrs. Bowles moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24240) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 254, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 92.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......
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BUItRELLHEHORIALROSPITAL: M~. Dennis L. Hontgo~ery~ Attorney~ representing Burrell
Hemorial Hospital, appeared before Council and presented a co--~unication advising that the Board
of Trustees of Burrell Memorial Hospital has recommended that an "Extended Care Facility" be
added to its present existing Medical/Surgical Services, and to assist in the development of the
program, particularly construction contract, financing arrangements, etc., it is necessary that
Burrell obtain a Resolution from the Council assuring that the present plans for renovation do
not violate the conditions of an earlier Resolution of the Council.
(For full teXts see co~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a brief discussion of the request, Mr. Hubard moved that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare the proper measure deleting the follcirlng restriction contained in Resolution
No. 3718 adopted by the Council on August 29, 1930:
"Said deed shall distinctly provide, however, that in the
event of a sale or other disposition of said hospital real
estate or in the event that a proper hospital with facilities
at least equal to the present one shall cease to be operated
upon said property, then and in such event the grantee shall
reimburse the City for its original price paid for the said
property $5,000, but ~rlthout interest thereon."
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
DONATIONS-HUMAN RESOURCES CO}94ITTEE:
a donation of $300.00 to aid a Special Service
provide various services to the community, was
A co-~,unicatton from Mrs. Gloria Dorma requesting
Group at St. Gerard's Catholic Church which will
before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the request
study, report and recommendation to Council.
adopted.
be referred to the H,3mm~ Resources Committee for
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
Mr. Hubard suggested that the City Attorney investigate the question of whether or
not city funds can be donated to a religious organization.
STATE HIGHWAYS: A communication from Mr. L. H. Moore, President, Towers Shopping
Center, requesting financial assistance in connection with certain curb cuts and roadway changes
necessitated by the new section of the Southwest Expressway exiting at Towers Mall, was before
Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the co~unication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
ELECTIONS-LEGISLATION: A communication from Mr. C. M. Conner, Jr., Staff Attorney,
Division of Legislative Services, Commonwealth of Virginia, requesting Council's opinion on House
Joint Resolution No. 8, regarding consolidation of the times of general elections in Virginia,
was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be referred to the Electoral Board for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
adopted.
At this point, Mrs. Bowles left the meeting.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
GRANTS-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to file an application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development under
the Categorical Programs Settlement Grant Program, to financially settle the urban renewal loan
commitments in the city's three conventional urban renewal programs.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#24241) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City's application to the United States of
America, Department of Housing and Urban Development, for a Categorical Program Settlement Grant
for funds to financially settle the urban renewal loan coa~itments in the City's three conventional
urban renewal programs; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the requisite grant application.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 85.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-PLANNING: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to execute acceptance of the 1978-79 Community Development Block Grant, in the
total amount of $2,411,000.00, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the folio~ing e~ergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain
sections of the 1978-79 Grant Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24242) Alt ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant
Progr-~- Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 86.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion vas seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Hrs. Bowles was absent.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution accepting the Community Development Block
Grant offer:
(#24243) A RESOLUTION accepting a certain Cou~nunity Development Block Grant offer made
to the City by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development under Title I of
Public Law 93-383; and authorizing execution of the City's acceptance of the aforesaid grant
offer on behalf of the City of Roanoke and the agreement, on behalf of the City, to comply with
the terms and conditions of the grant and applicable laws, regulations and requirements of said
Department pertaining thereto.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 86.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None---
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: The City Manager having previously submitted a written report
recommending that $2,000.00 be appropriated to Books and Publications under Section #1587, "Law
Library," of the 1978-79 budget, representing money donated by the Roanoke Bar Association; the
Assistant City Manager requested that the report be withdrawn.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request of the Assistant City Manager. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending execution of
an agreement with Smithey & Boynton, Architects and Engineers, in an amount not to exceed $12,711.50
for certain services in connection with a renovation study of Fire Station No. 1, and that funds
be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance transferring $12,750.00 from Fire Station No. 1 to Administration under the
Community Development Block Grant of the 1978-79 Grant Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24244) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 87.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the employment of
Smithey & Boynton, Architects and Engineers:
(#24245) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the employment of the professional services of
certain architects to prowide certain services in connection with evaluations of Fire Station No.
I upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 87.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Laudis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
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(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
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HOUSING-SLUH CLEAPJ~CE-PLA~ING-GI~NTS: Council having referred to the City Hanager
for study, report and recvmandation a request of Mr. Fred P. Bullington, Partner, F & B Developers,
for an exception to Resolution No. 23586 to pelmit construction of 128 units of multi-family type
housin~ to be known as Lee-Hy Hanor Apartments on Stratford Park Drive, S. W., the City Hanager
submitted a written report recomaending that any modification to the City's Housing Policy not be
granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Bullington appeared before Council and requested that action on the report be
deferred until the next regular meetin~ of Council on Monday, July 24, 1978.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request of Mr. Bullington that action on the
report be deferred until the regular meeting of Council on July 24, 1978. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and adopted.
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CEnTER-SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY: Council having
referred to the Water Resources Committee for study, report and recommendation a request of Mr.
George E. Franklin, Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, for the donation,
lease or purchase of a city-owned property in which to locate the OIC agency, the City Manager
submitted a written report requesting the concurrence of Council in a reply to Mr. Franklin
advising that the city cannot provide quarters other than those leased at Victory Stadium.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Franklin appeared before Council and read a prepared statement requesting that
Council reject any recommendations that rule out, delete from, or otherwise hinder OIC's efforts
to secure a city-owned property, i.e., Jefferson School Annex; and further requesting that Council
give assistance to the city administration in its efforts to provide quality management of our
city's resources, including people.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
During the course of discussion, it was determined that the Water Resources Co~ittee
was under the impression that Mr. Franklin was requesting use of either the Marine Corps Reserve
facility or Jefferson High School; whereupon, Mr. Franklin clarified the request by advising that
OIC was interested in the Jefferson Vocational Annex.
The City Manager noted that it seems only prudent to say the city can make no specific
plans for the Jefferson High School facility because it does not own the building and if and when
the city does own the building, it will look at the total requests and make a determination at
that time given all of the community interest and not just those espoused by OIC. He said at the
time this building comes into the ownership of the city, he will be happy to look at any detailed
plans Mr. Franklin and others may have because this is a community facility and the city wants
to hear from the entire community.
Earlier in the meeting, the City Manager responded to some of Mr. Franklin's remarks by
advising that apparently Mr. Franklin had forgotten that approximately three weeks ago 380 people
in this community were going to be laid off under the CETA Program, and if it had not been for the
efforts of the Director of Finance and the City Manager, they would have been, and some of those
same people currently work for OIC; and further, he said apparently Mr. Franklin had forgotten the
destruction that his agency underwent following the June flood and the assistance the city rendered
at that time.
In connection with the above co,anent regarding the CETA positions, the Reverend Leroy
C. Roberts appeared before Council and advised that he was not specifically referring to Mr.
Franklin's position either pro or con, but he said he had a concern when public statements are
made that may infer something which is questionable in its reference. He said the problems of the
Roanoke Consortium were solved by many citizens, by many people behind the scenes whose identity
will never be known, not by. any one administration or any individual of that administration,
and that this problem is separate from the individual question on the agenda. He said he respected
the opinion of the City Manager, but he hoped the City Manager's wording would be tempered with
wisdom at future Council sessions when joint action is taken by many people in assisting the
administration to solve problems that affect the total city.
After a lengthy discussion of the matter, and in view of the fact that Mr. Franklin had
clarified the request, Mr. Landis moved that the request of OIC for use of the Jefferson Vocational
Annex be referred to the Water Resources Committee for study, report and reco~endation to Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
Mr. Franklin was advised that the next meeting of the Water Resources Committee was
scheduled for Wednesday, August 16, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., in the Executive Session Room of the City
Council Chamber, and it was suggested that Mr. Franklin or representatives of OIC should confer
with the city administration on the matter prior to the meeting and that representatives of OIC
should be present at the Water Resources Corm~,ittee meeting.
SPECIAL PERMITS: The City Manager submitted a written report relative to a petition of
Mr. Michael K. Smeltzer, Attorney, representing Glen R. and Vivian Gall Webb, requesting a
Special Use Permit to operate a ceramic shop and conduct classes and retail sales at 3559
Hershberger Road, N. W., recommending that the request be denied.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Attorney submitted a written report addressing the legal
aspects of the request.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Smeltzer appeared before Cotmcil in support of the request of his clients, advising
that th~ neighborhood is in a period of transition and is almost entirely surrounded by business
uses, yet it itself is not business. He said that Council has in the past issued one of these
permits, so he took issue to the fact that in the whole life of the City of Roanoke, the city
will not be overcome with this type of request. He said his clients have canvassed the neighbor-
hood and made reference to a petition signed by neighbors in the surrounding blocks concurring in
the requested use; therefore, he noted that it could not be said that the requested use of the
property would be prejudicial to the other property owners in the area. He requested that Council
favorably consider the petition.
After a discussion of the matter in which the City Attorney and Mr. Smeltzer briefly
talked about the legal aspects of the request, Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the
reco~endation of the City Manager that the petition be denied. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted.
SPECIAL PERMITS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending denial of a
request of Mr. George Hale, Jr., 827 Madison Avenue, N. W., for a temporary revocable permit for
the "home occupation" of repairing televisions and radios at his residence.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered an Ordinance which would have granted the request. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Landis and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council member Thomas ...................................................... 1.
NAYS: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor ................. 5.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending concurrence in the
employment of Floyd S. Pike Electrical Contractor, Incorporated, under the emergency provision
provided in the City Charter, to make needed repairs to the airport parking lot lighting.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#24246) A RESOLUTION approving certain emergency action of the City Manager, taken to
effect repairs to the parking lot lights at the Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 88.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent,)
GRANTS-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending authorization to accept Hurt Park at no cost from the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(#24247) AN ORDINANCE accepting the offer of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority to convey certain properties adjoining Hurt Park facing Salem Avenue and 15th
Street, S. W., to the City of Roanoke for park purposes; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 88.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
BUDGET-EQUIPMENT-PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with an offer of settlement received from Cummins Virginia, Incorporated, regarding certain
Sundstrand transmissions, recommending that the latest offer of Ct,m~tns Virginia, Incorporated,
for replacement with manual transmissions be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Attorney submitted a written report recommending that the offer of settlement
be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report of
the City Manager and offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $28,600.00 from
Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Section #1671, "Motor Vehicle Maintenance," of the 1978-79 budget
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(#24248) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 89.)
Hr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
lYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report of the City Attorney be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Hr. Grove and adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY GOVERNMENT-U.S. POST OFFICE: The City Attorney submitted a
written report transmitting an Ordinance accepting the offer of the United States Postal Service
for the city's acquisition of the old post office building and authorizing the purchase thereof.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24249) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of 1.439 acres, being a
major portion of Block 14, Sheet 1 S.W., Map of the Official Survey, in the City of Roanoke, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 89.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinanoe. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................ 5.
NAYS: Vice-Mayor Landis ............................................................. 1.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
CITY ATTORNEY-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Attorney submitted a written report recommending
that an offer of settlement in the amount of $2,600.00, in the suit filed by the city against
Edward E. Leftwich, Jr., for damages to a city fire engine sustained in a collision on March 9,
1975, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#24250) A RESOLUTION accepting an offer of settlement for damages sustained by a
city-owned vehicle.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 90.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
PENSIONS-BUDGET: The Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System having
previously submitted a report to Council on June 26, 1978, recommending a 6.5% cost of living
increase for all those receiving retirement benefits under the system; and Council having referred
the report back to the Board for the purpose of obtaining financial information from George B. Buck,
Consulting Actuaries, the Board of Trustees submitted a written report transmitting certain cost
information which bad been thoroughly reviewed with the Actuary, and reiterating its previous
recommendation for a 6.5% across the board increase.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard noted that the question is not whether the retirement benefits to a number
of long term and efficient city employees are inadequate because when one looks at the schedule
of persons receiving less than $150.00 per month, which is 353 retirees out of 694, it is obvious
that over one-half of the retirees receive less than $150.00 per month, which substantiates the fact
that the pensions provided to over one-half of the retired city employees are meager. He said
the questions before Council are, first, is it the responsibility of this city, and more specificall'
of this Council, to make up the inadequacy in the retirement benefits; second, in what manner
should these inadequacies be made up, and should the benefits be increased for all employees
including those who are receiving benefits in excess of $1,000.00 per month; and finally, a
pertinent question is, can this city continue to afford to increase benefits for its retired
employees.
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Hr. Hubard explained that the City Coda 8tares in the establishment of the Board of
Trustees of the Retirement System that the system shall be responsible for providing retirement
allovances and death benefits, but it is not entirely clear as to the specific purpose of the
Board of Trustees. He noted that hs had long viewed the primary function of the Board to be
stewards of the retirement funds to see that they are adequately invested in diversified investments
and that an adequate return is provided on the funds so that the two primary purposes bsin$
served are security of the funds and income on the funds, and that the major function of the Board
is not to reco~end increase in benefits under the system.
Mr, Hubard pointed out that to increase the benefits as recommended by the Board of
Trustees would cost approximately $1 million and if we were to purchase these benefits from a
legitimate company, the city would have to pay at the present time $1 million of city funds. He
questioned whether the City can afford at this time to make that contribution knowing that
Council is either setting or continuing a precedent of enhancing benefits to its retired employees.
With the above in mind, Mr. Hubard moved that the matter of a possible change in the
charge of the Board of Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System, and the question of whether
or not the city can afford at this time to undergo such a considerable additional financial
burden be referred to the City Manager, the City Attorney and the Director of Finance for a
definitive report by the end of this calendar year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
Mr. Garland said that 37 retirees of the 694 are receiving from $600.00 to $1,750.00
per month and that constitutes 5.32% of those receiving pensions, but when that number is
multiplied, it represents approximately $350,000.00 per year just for those 37 employees and
those same 37 employees would be receiving approximately $22,000.00 of the proposed 6.5% increase
which represents 25% of the entire amount. He submitted that Council should impose a ceiling
and give the 6.5% increase to those employees who are earning under $600.00 per month, most of
whom are not receiving Social Security.
With
cost of living
than $600.00.
the above reasoning in mind, Mr. Garland offered a substitute motion that the 6.5%
increase apply only to those retired employees whose monthly pensions are less
The Mayor declared the substitute motion lost for lack of a second.
The Mayor said that the matter was so complex that he would prefer for the Council
to meet with the Trustees of the Employees' Retirement System to discuss all the ramifications
so that the Council could deal with the total situation.
Mr. Thomas asked if there could be some detail in Mr. Hubard's referral such as what
kind of information and analyses is requested by the Council; whereupon, Mr. Bubard clarified
the purpose of the motion to the extent that the City Manager should look at the soundness of
the fund, the affordability of the fund, and the equity of providing pension benefits to not
only retired persons but to persons who are actually in the City Manager's employ. He said the
motion would also empower the City Manager to seek actuarial assistance; however, if the City
Manager does not feel the motion implies that authority, he may at a later date request explicit
authority from the Council.
Ms. Ethel Osborne appeared before Council representing a group of employees who
retired from the city 23 years ago. She said the city owes special consideration to those
people who paid into the system and received nothing when they retired. She said they do not
receive Social Security because they retired prior to the time that city employees were covered
under Social Security. She noted that her retirement after 33 years is $280.00 per month which
is much more than many retirees are receiving. She said Mr. Garland's motion was worthy of
consideration and requested that Council do everything within its power to assist those people
who retired on a very small pension and are not receiving Social Security benefits.
The original motion offered by Mr. Hubard, and seconded by Mr. Grove was adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Thomas, Chairman of the Water Resources Committee, submitted a
written report of the Committee recommending that the city be allowed to provide water service
to Lots 3 and 4, according to a plot showing the division of a portion of the property owned by
James L. Beane, through an easement across property owned by Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Carder at 3837
Antietam Drive, S. W.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24251) AN ORDINANCE waiving certain provisions contained in Rule 6, of Sec. 5,
Chapter 1, of Title XII, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, so as to permit
the provision of public water service to certain lots in the southwest section of the city near
Anteitam Drive through a private easement, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 90.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Bubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
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CO~tITTEES-CITIZ~S' TASK FORCE FOR CRII~ PR~I~NTION ~ SOCIAL DBVELOPMENT: The
annual report of the Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention and Social Development, was before
Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed with appreciation. The motion
vas seconded by Mr. Eubard and adopted.
PAY PIAN-CII'/ E~PLOYEES: Hr. Acree Hayes, Chaixman, Personnel and Employment Practices
Commission. appeared before Council and presented a report of the Co~ission transmitting the
proposed ney Wage and Classification Plan for city employees and requested approval thereof.
(For full text, see report and Wage and Classification Plan on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Landis moved that the report and Plan be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk presented a list of items pending from July 19, 1976,
to June 26, 1978.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
CITY PROPERTY-PARKING GARAGE: Ordinance No. 24238 authorizing and providing for the
lease by the City of Roanoke of certain ground floor space in the Municipal Parking Facility to
Roland Macher and Richard Mather, d/b/a Spanky's, Incorporated, upon certain terms and conditions,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#24238) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the lease by the City of certain
ground floor space in the City's Municipal Parking Facility to Roland Mather and Richard Mather,
d/b/a Spanky's, Inc.; upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 84.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................ -- ..... = ................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
CITY PROPERTY-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Ordinance No. 24220 authorizing and providing for
the City of Roanoke to lease the old D.M.V. Building located at 530 8th Street, S. W., in the
City of Roanoke, to the Virginia State Department of Health, upon certain terms and conditions,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#24220) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the City to lease the old D.M.V.
Building located at 530 8th Street, S. W., in the City of Roanoke, to the Virginia State Department
of Health, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 84.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ..............
.0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
SCHOOLS: Council having previously appointed Mr. Maury L. Strauss as a member of the
Local Board of Virginia Western Community College for a term of four years commencing July I~
1978, and ending June 30, 1982, Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#24252) A RESOLUTION appointing a member of the Local Board of Virginia Western
Community College for a four-year term of Office on said Board, co~aencing July 1, 1978.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 90.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O,
(Mrs. Bowles vas absent.)
CITY PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure accepting the possession and control of the Jefferson High School
Vocational Annex Building and an old school maintenance building from the School Board of the
City of Roanoke, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#24253) A RESOLUTION accepting the possession and control of the Jefferson High
School Vocational Annex Building and an old school maintenance building from the School Board of
the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 91.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None ................................
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure setting forth the intent of the City of Roanoke to cooperate and work with the
owners of property abutting Hershberger Road, N. W., in the area to be improved by the construction
of additional lanes in an effort to provide adequate vehicular access to these properties and
recommending and urging that the State Department of Highways and Transportation consider the
traffic access needs of these properties in its design of the aforesaid project, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#24254) A RESOLUTION setting forth the intent of the City of Roanoke to cooperate
and work with the owners of property abutting Hershberger Road, N. W., in the area to be improved
by the construction of additional lanes in an effort to provide adequate vehicular access to
these properties and reconnnending and urging that the State Department of Highways and Transportation
consider the traffic access needs of these properties in its design of the aforesaid project.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 91.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COMMITTEES: In view of the fact that Council had held its Organizational Meeting on
July 3, 1978, and there was one now member to the City Council, Mr. Hubard moved that the Mayor
be authorized, pursuant to the City Code, to make committee assignments to the Water Resources
Committee, the Audit Committee, the Personnel Co~maittee and the Fifth Planning District Commission.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Mr. Hampton W. Thomas as Chairman of the Water Resources Committee,
and Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bowles, Mr. Lucian Y. Grove and Mr. William S. Hubard as members of the
Water Resources Committee.
The Mayor appointed Mr. William S. Hubard as Chairman of the Audit Committee, and Mr.
Robert A. Garland, Mr. Hampton W. Thomas and Mr. Charles L. Landis as members of the Audit
Committee.
The Mayor appointed Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bowles as Chairman of the Personnel Committee,
and Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Mr. William S. Hubard and Mr. Robert A. Garland as members of the
Personnel Cor~,ittee.
The Mayor advised that currently Mr. Hampton W. Thomas and Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bowles were
serving as city representatives to the Fifth Planning District Commission for terms ending June
30, 1979, that Mr. Lucian Y. Grove also serves on the Commission for a term ending December 3i,
1978, and he would like for Mr. Thomas, Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Grove to continue to serve on the
Commission. He further advised that he also was a member of the Commission and he would like to
request that Mr. Charles L. Landis fill his unexpired term ending June 30, 1981.
The Mayor explained that heretofore he and Mr. Thomas have served as city representatives
to the Executive Committee of the Fifth Planning District Commission; however, since he no
longer will be a representative of the City of Roanoke, he would like for Mrs. Bowles to assume
his position on the Executive Committee, and he would like for Mr. Thomas to remain a member of
the Executive Committee.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the above appointments. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted.
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There was question as to the continuation of certain committees; whereupon, the Mayor
requested that the members of Council return their committee notebooks to the City Clerk in
order that they may be updated and after that time, Council would meet as a Comittee of the Whole
to review the current committees with an eye toward deletion or modification of same.
COUNCIL-CITY MANAGER: Hr, Garland presented a communication suggesting that the
position of Complaint Officer be abolished and that those duties be assigned to the new Assistant
City Manager.
(For full text, see c~nication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the position of Complaint Officer be abolished and that those
duties be assumed by whomever the City Manager may designate. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis.
The City Hanager gave a detailed presentation of what he envisioned would be the duties
and responsibilities of the second Assistant City Hanager and the Complaint Officer. He said if
Council eliminates the position, it will be cutting the heart out of the request for services
program, or it will be cutting the heart out of the Affirmative Action Program, or it will be
cutting the heart out of the ability of the administration to analyze social service programs on
which this community is spending millions of dollars so that we can no longer determine if there
is overlapping of spending and whether or not our citizens are being properly served.
In response to the specific position, Mr. Ewert said he would advertise the position
but would not fill that position until Council has given him official concurrence once again, as
it did at budget study. He said he could say to the Council unequivocally that it would be a
drastic mistake to eliminate the position because the citizens would not receive the services
they deserve.
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts appeared before Council and connnended the City Manager
on his remarks.
Mr. Thomas offered a substitute motion that Mr. Garland's communication be referred to
the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted, Messrs. Garland and Grove voting no.
COUNCIL: Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a matter
of potential litigation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
SCHOOLS: The M~yor called to the attention of Council that there was a vacancy on the
Virginia Western Community College Board for a term of four years ending June 30, 1982, and
called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. William S. Russell.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Russell was elected as a member of the Local
Board of Virginia Western Community College for a term of four years ending June 30, 1982, by
the following vote:
FOR MR. RUSSELL: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...............................
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
PENSIONS: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there was a vacancy on
the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, and pursuant to Ordinance No. 22302, it was
necessary to appoint a representative of the Fire Department to serve a one year term ending
June 30, 1979, whereupon, the Mayor called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. A. E. McGeorge.
There being no further nominations, Mr. McGeorge was elected as a member of the Board
of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, for a term of one year ending June 30, i979, by the
following vote:
FOR MRo MCGEORGE: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 6.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
Mr. Thomas moved that action on the remaining vacancies on the Citizens' Task Force
for Crime Prevention and Social Development, the Advisor}, & Appeal Board, Air Pollution Control,
the Housing and Hygiene Board, the Roanoke City Arts Commission and the Community Relations CommtttE
be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council on Monday, July 24, 1978. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
SCHOOLS: The City Clerk reported that Dr. Wendell H. Butler had qualified as a member
of the Roanoke City School Board for a term of three years ending June 30, 1981.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
FIRE DEPARTHENT: The City Clerk reported that Hesers. Wilfred C. Traynham and S. L.
Lovelace had qualified as a~-~bers of the Board of Fire Appeals for terms of four years each
endin~ June 30, 1982.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
LIBRARIES: The City Clerk reported that Dr. Leo Platt and Mr. W. Courtney King, had
qualified as members of the Roanoke Public Library Board for terms of three years each ending
June 30, 1981.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
OTHER HEARING$ OF CITIZENS:
WATER DEPARTHENT-SEWERS ~ STORH DRAINS: Mr. Thomas presented a communication from
Hr. C. Dean Foster, Jr., Roanoke County Attorney, notifying the city of the intent of the Board
of Directors of the Roanoke County Public Service Authority to invoke the provisions of Section
4, Paragraph 4, Chapters 15 and 16 of the March 17, 1972, SewaBe Treatment Contract, between the
City of Roanoke, the County of Roanoke and the Roanoke County Public Service Authority, advising
that the Authority is taking this action only after the recent failure of the staffs of the City
and the Authority to arrive at mutually aBreeable computations for sewaBe treatment costs charged
the County/Authority and the discrepancy in calculation is approximately $240,000.00 for the
years ended June 30, 1972 through 1977.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be referred to the Mayor, the City Manager,
the City Attorney and the Director of Finance for such action as they deem necessary to comply
with the request of Mr. Foster. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts appeared before Council and
requested that the City Manager present a progress report on the Gainsboro Neighborhood Development
Project, viz: amount of money expended thus far, amount of future funds to be expended, relocation
proceedings, and proposed time for completion.
Mr. Grove, who is the Council liaison representative to the City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority, suggested that Reverend Roberts contact Mr. R. R. Henley, Executive
Director of the Housing Authority, to obtain answers to his questions.
CITY PROPERTY-OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER-CITY MARKET: Mr. George E.
Franklin, Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, appeared before Council in
regard to a complaint on the arbitrary and capricious manner in which the city was going about
painting the City Market Building, advising that OIC rents Stall #33 in the City Market Building,
that after conferring with the city, they painted the area with paint furnished by OIC, that
when he made his weekly inspection of the premises on July 9, 1978, he found that the city had
started to paint over the OIC rented area and he requested and suggested the following actions:
"1. Repaint the area with the same color and texture as OIC
had it - or
Repay OIC for what they have spent in paint, drapes, floor-
ing and other color coordination, including their labor -
or
3. Cancel their lease and pay them back for the time they have
put in it and have them move - or
4. Refinish the office in a style and manner compatible to the
style and manner they created."
Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for investigation.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 11:00
mem.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COdiCIL, P~GUIA~ M~-TllIG,
Monday, July 24, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular ~eeting in the Council Chamber in
the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, July 24, 1978, at 2 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, withHayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESEI/T: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Charles L. Landis,
Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................................................... 5.
ABSENT: Council members William S. Hubard and Lucian Y. Grove ..................... 2.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. William M. Mackworth, Assistant
City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Roy Smith, retired
Presbyterian Minister.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United
States of America.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, June 26, 1978,
and the organizational meeting held on Monday, July 3, 1978, having been furnished each member
of Council, on motion of Mrs. Bowles, seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted, the reading thereof
was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
MUNICIPAL BUILDING-HUMAN SERVICES: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for
alterations for department moves, Municipal Building Annex, said proposals to be received by
the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., on Monday, July 24, 1978, and to be opened before the Council at
2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for
bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to
proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following
bids:
Name Base Bid
Alternate No. 1
Thor, Incorporated
Hodges Lumber Corporation
Watts and Breakell, Incorporated
W. J. Blane
Regional Construction Services,
Incorporated
Industrial Contractors Corporation
- $ 55,400.00 $ 11,000.00
- 57,200.00 11,300.00
- 59,690.00 11,872.00
- 59,981.00 11,000.00
- 64,900.00 12,500.00
- 65,880.00 10,900.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The
adopted.
committee to be appointed by the Mayor
motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Hampton W. Thomas, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and L.
Bane Coburn as members of the co~nittee.
ZONING: After polling the members of Council by telephone on Wednesday, July 5, 1978,
and receiving concurrence from the majority of Council, the City Clerk set a public hearing for
Monday, July 24, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., on the request of Mr. Donald D. Berglund that property
located at 137 and 141 Noble Avenue, N. E., and the adjacent 25 foot vacant lot to the east,
more particularly described as Lots 50, 51, 52, 53 and 54, Block D, as shown on the Map of
Willimm~on Groves, Official Tax Nos. 3080809, 3080810 and 3080811, be rezoned from RD, Duplex
Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Richard E. Viar, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before Council in
support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Thomas moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24255) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 308, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............. 5.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
(Messrs. Hubard and Grove were absent.)
TAXES: A request of Mr. Nick Lee to address Council regarding a reduction in his
business license tax for paisa reading at 3423 Hilli--~on Road, N. H., was before the body.
In view of the fact that neither Mr. Lee or his representative was present, Mr. Thomas
moved that the co..~-unication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Hr. Landis and
adopted.
PETITIONS AND C~tlUNI~TIONS:
A~EXATION-HATER DEPARTI~T: A cumunication from Hr. William T. Ross expressing the
opinion that where city water mains have been installed in the annexed area, residents should
have the option of requesting city service, thereby voluntarily discontinuing service by Roanoke
County, and that application for this service be accepted and if a connection charge has been
paid to the County, any further charges should be waived, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Vice-Mayor Landis also presented a counnunication suggesting that city water connections
be made available where possible in the ne~ly annexed areas of the city, and such connection
foos for those oxisting annoxod customers who havo proviously paid connection fees be waived.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a brief discussion of the two co~nications, Mr. Thomas said the matter entailed
certain legal ramifications and moved that Council meet in Executive Session for the purpose of
discussing a legal matter. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
(Messrs. Hubard and Grove were absent.)
At 2:20 p.m., the Mayor declared a brief recess.
At 2:40 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding, and Council members
Bowles, Garland, Landis, and Thomas present.
Mr. Landis moved that the matter be referred to the Water Resources Co,-.!ttee, the
City Manager and the City Attorney for study, report and recommendation to Council as soon as
possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
ANNEXATION-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Mr. Charles R. Mitchell, 2031
Meadowbrook Road, N. W., appeared before Council and presented a communication from ten residents
of Meadowbrook Road, N. W., transmitting copy of a communication addressed to the Health Departmen~
regarding the installation of a large sewer main parallel to or in the place of, the present
sewer main, to relieve sewage backup in homes of that area during periods of heavy rainfall.
(For full text, see co~unications on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Landis moved that the communications be referred
to the Water Resources Committee, the City Manager and the City Attorney for study, report and
recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
PETITIONS AND C0~E~JNICATIONS:
ELECTIONS-LEGISLATION: Council having previously referred to the Electoral Board for
study, report and recommendation a communication from Mr. C. M. Conner, Jr., Staff Attorney,
Division of Legislative Services, Commonwealth of Virginia, requesting Council's opinion on
House Joint Resolution No. 8, regarding consolidation of the times of general elections in
Virginia, the Electoral Board submitted a written report advising that it is their opinion that
Mr. Conner's letter which refers to moving "municipal elections from May to the November general
election date ... held only in even numbered years," is not compatible with House Joint Resolution
No. 8 which refers to "rescheduling State and local elections in even-numbered, nonpresidential
years."
The report further noted that Mr. Conner's schedule would result in Councilmanic
elections being combined every other time with Presidential elections, which the Board would
not recommend, that the House Joint Resolution No. 8 schedule would result in Council being
elected every four years, which the Board would not recommend because there would be no staggered
terms, resulting in the possibility of no continuity of experienced Council members.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the matter be referred back to the Electoral Board for the
purpose of considering the holding of elections in odd numbered years rather than even numbered
years.
The }~yor declared the motion lost for lack of a second.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report of the Electoral Board and that Mr.
Conner be advised that the report represents the opinion of the Council. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted, Mr. Garland voting no.
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: A communication from Mr. Harold G. Hardy tendering his
resignation as the city representative on the Board of Directors of Total Action Against Poverty,
effective July 14, 1978, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mrs. Bo~les moved that the resignation be accepted with reiret and that the communication
be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted,
INTEG~ATION-SEGREGATIOI/: A co~aunication from Mr. Harold G. Hardy advising that
effective July 14, 1978, he can no longer be an ex-officio m~mber of the Co~mnity Relations
Committee, was before Council.
(For full text, see co~munication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bo~lee moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and that the conmunicatton
be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
CITY TREASURER-COHPENSATION BOARD: Copy of e cor~unicstton from the Compensation
Board addressed to Hr. Gordon E. Peters, City Treasurer, reaffirming the decision of the Compensati¢
Board regarding salaries of certain employees in hie office, and approving an increase in the
salary of Mrs. Ruth MtN-marc from $9,600.00 to $9,995.00, effective July l, subject to concurrence
of Council, was before the body.
(For full text, see c~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the action of the Compensation Board to
increase the salary of Mrs. McNamara from $9,600.00 to $9,995.00, effective July 1, 1978.
motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
The
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A com~unication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting that
$27,599.00 be appropriated to Child Development Clinic Consultant; that $374,197.00 be appropriated
to Title VII, E.S.A.A.; that $7,000.00 be appropriated to Adult Basic Education and DIAL; and
that $363,867.00 be reappropriated to Youth Employment, Co~nunity Education, Title I - S,,,m~r
1977-78, In-Plant Apprenticeship, Title IV-C, Child Development Clinic, Child Neurology Clinic,
Title VII, Title I, Winter 1977-78, Pre-School Hearing Impaired, P. L. 874, Career Education and
WIN Program of the 1978-79 budget, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24256) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Appropriatiom
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 93.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None ......................
.0.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
GRANTS-CIRCUIT COURT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$6,000.00 be appropriated to the Grant Programs Fund in connection with Law Enforcement Grant
No. 77-A4380, for the purchase of certain equipment for the Circuit Court.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance appropriating $6,000.00 to Circuit Court Equipment of the 1978-79 Grant Programs Fund:
(#24257) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant
Progrmmm Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 93.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............... $
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance, execution and
filing of the grant:
(#24258) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance, execution, and filing of the "Special
Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with the Division of Justice and Crime Prevention for an
action grant of Federal funds for the purchase of certain court equipment by and for the Circuit
Court of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 94.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council m~abers Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting
that $807.01 be reappropriated to Senior Citizens Supplies, and $1,5tl.12 be reappropriated to
Citrics in the 1978-79 Parks and Recreation Department budget, for continuing operations.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24259) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1375, "Parks and Recreation," of
the 1978-79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 94.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .............. 5.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
BUDGET-HUMAN SERVICES: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
a total amount of $53,789.80 be reappropriated to Section #1540, "Title XX Services," of the
1978-79 budget, in order to continue the purchase of certain essential services from various
agencies for citizens of the city.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24260) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 94.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .............. 5.
NAYS: None ............................ 0.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
EQUIPMENT-EMERGENCY SERVICES: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to execute a five-year, lease-purchase contract with Datapoint Corporation in
connection with the regional criminal justice information system.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the reco~endation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24261) AN ORDINANCE authorizing lease-purchase agreements with Datapoint Corporation
of San Antonio, Texas, to provide a data communications package for development of a prototype
regional criminal justice information system; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 95.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............. 5.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
FIRE DEPARTMENT-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommendi:
approval of a reward in the amount of $50.00 to the citizen responsible for the conviction of a
juvenile for transmitting false fire alarms.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
COUNCIL: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a legal matter.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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The City Hanaser verbally requested that Council discuss a real estate matter in
Executive Session.
H~. Thomas moved that Council concur in the t~o requests. The motion wns seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council me~bers Bo~les, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ............... 5.
NAYS: None ................................................... 0.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
At 3:17 p.m., the Mayor declared a brief recess.
At 3:30 p.m., the meeting reconvened ~lth Mayor Taylor presiding, and Council members
Bowles, Garland, Landis, and ~nomas present.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that the Airport
Use A~reement with Piedmont Airlines, Incorporated, dated April 1, 1975, be extended for the
period April 1, 1978, through March 31, 1981, at certain increased rates.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24262) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the City's execution of an agreement with
Piedmont Aviation, Inc., providing for the extension of the April 1, 1975, Airport Use Agreement
between the City and the aforesaid Corporation for a new term of April 1, 1978 to March 31, 1981,
and the amendment of certain of the terms of the aforesaid agreement.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................ 5.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
CITY MANAGER: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting time to present
a report concerning the position of Assistant City Manager.
The City Manager verbally requested that he be permitted to present his report to the
Council at its regular meeting on Monday, August 14, 1978.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request of the City Manager. The motion
was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with J. M. Murphy Company, Incorporated,
for a new emergency generator for the Sewage Treatment Plant, in order to provide a time extension
of 21 calendar days.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance approving issuance of the change order:
(#24263) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 1, to
the City's contract with J. M. Murphy Company, Inc., dated January 24, 1978, for installation of
a new emergency generator at the Sewage Treatment Plant; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 95.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .............. 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
ANIMALS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending approval for entering
into a contract with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to establish a joint
city--SPCA animal control operation, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted.
AIRPORT-CITY EMPLOYEES-PAY PLAN: Council having previously referred to the City
Manager for study, report and recommendation a report of the Airport Advisory Commission recom~endin
that Airport Security Police be upgraded to Grade 17, the same as City Patrolmen, in order to
equalize salaries, the City Manager submitted a written report recomending that the classification
remain at Grade 15.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In view of the fact that two members of Council were absent, Hrs. Bowles ~oved that
action on the report be deferred until the next reiular meeting of Council on Honday, August 14,
1978, and that the City Attorney be requested to prepare the appropriate measure changing the
classification from Grade 15 to Grade 17. The motion was seconded by Hr. Thomas and adopted.
CITY EH~LOYEES-PROGRAHS DEVELOPH~IqT: The City Hanager submitted a written report
advisin~ of the selection of Hr. Richard L. Becket, as Hanager, Operations Research/Systems
Analysis, beginning August 7, 1978.
The City Hanager also advised of the appointment of Mr. Clarence N. Patterson, Jr., as
14anager of Personnel Hanagement, effective August 18, 1978.
Mr. Thomas moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted.
CITY PROPERTY: The City Hanager submitted a written report concurring in a report of
the Bid Committee, recommending that the proposal of Capital Sales and Auction Company for
promoting and conducting a public auction sale of surplus tangible personal property owned by
the city, which is scheduled for August 26, 1978, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager and
that the report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
BUDGET-GRANTS-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that the U.
S. Department of Labor has notified Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Acting Administrator of the Manpower
Consortium, that the RCMS Title VI Grant has been increased by $240,000.00 and that these funds
have been progrnmmed to carry the Title VI PSE Program through July 31, 1978, and recommending
that Council appropriate $240,000.00 to Grant Account No. A357g2300000, CETA Administration.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance appropriating $240,268.12 to Title VI, Unobligated Funds, of the 1978-79 Grant Programs
Fund:
(#24264) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the Grant Programs
Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 96.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .............. 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
SUBDIVISIONS: The City Attorney submitted a written report in connection with the
request of the City Planning Commission for a reduction in the extraterritorial effect of the
City's Subdivision Ordinance, requesting that a public hearing be set for August 14, 1978.
(For full text, see report om file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council hold a public hearing on the matter on Monday, August
14, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and
adopted.
SIGNS-PLANNING: Council at its meeting on Monday, June 26, 1978, having requested that
the City Attorney study the legality of a report of the City Planning Commission in connection
with sign and billboard regulations in which they requested that Council declare a moratorium on
the construction of any billboard within 500 feet of the existing or proposed right of way of
the Roy L. Webber Expressway for a period of 180 days in order to allow the Planning Commission
the time and opportunity to study, research, develop and/or amend the city sign and billboard
Ordinance, the City Attorney submitted a written report advising that the city has no express or
implied authority to enact an Ordinance imposing a moratorium on billboard construction.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. J. R. Beaver, Chairman, Civic and Hands Committee of the Roanoke Council of
Garden Clubs, appeared before Council and advised that billboards are a visual pollution and a
stronger sign Ordinance needs to be enacted. She requested that Council refer to the City
Planning Commission the matter of the sign Ordinance for any review and modification that might
be necessary for the beautification of the Roanoke Valley.
Mr. Garland moved that the City Planning Commission be requested to proceed with its
study and make recommendations to Council concerning modification of the sign Ordinance as
expeditiously as possible. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
DONATIONS-HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Council at its regular meeting on Monday, July
10, 1978, having referred to the Human Resources Committee for study, report and recommendation
a request of Mrs. Gloria Dorma for a donation of $300.00 to aid a Special Service Group at St.
Gerard's Catholic Church which will provide various services to the community; and Council
having also requested that the City Attorney ascertain whether or not the city can legally
donate funds to a religious organization, the City Attorney submitted a written report advising
that Section 15.1-24 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, prohibits any appropriations by
the city to a church, no matter how secular the planned use of the appropriation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mrs. Dorma appeared before Covacil and advised that her request was misconstrued in
that she was not asking the city for money for St. Gerard's Catholic Church. She said she was
asking for a donation for a community service that will be presented to the co~unity free of
charge.
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-ANI/EXATION-WATER DEPARTH~T: The City Attorney submitted a
written report advising that on July 14, 1978, a ninety day injunction was granted against the
proposed termination of water service to annexed citizens of the City of Roanoke who receive
water service from the County and/or Public Service Authority.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted.
BUDGET: The Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting an Ordinance
reappropriating obligated funds from the 1977-78 fiscal year Enterprise Funds to the 1978-79
fiscal year Enterprise funds.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24265) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Water,
Sewage Treatment, Airport and Civic Center Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 96.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
BUDGET: The Director of Finance submitted the financial report for the month of June,
1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted.
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The Director of Finance submitted a statement of expenditures
for public welfare for the month of June, 1978.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the statement be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report in
connection with the request of Frederick Elwood Taylor, Jr., et al., Frances Huff Cart and
Katerine Huff Tucker, et vir., that a certain portion of Wall Street, S. E., be vacated, discontinue
and closed, reco~ending that the request be approved with a clause contained in the Ordinance
which would provide that the affected property would revert to the city if the building is
removed.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request on Monday, August
14, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and
adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER-STREETS AND ALLEYS-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: A committee
composed of Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Sam H. McGhee, III, and T. F. Brady submitted a written
report in connection with bids which were received for new curb and gutter, entrances, paving
and related drainage items on Riverdale Avenue, Edgerton Avenue, 16th Street and 18th Street, S. E.,
HUD Project No. B-77-MC-51-O020 and B-78-MC-51-0020, recommending that the iow bid of S. R.
Draper Paving Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $107,702.50, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24266) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of S. R. Draper Paving Company, Inc.,
for the construction of curbs, gutters, street entrances, street paving and related items in the
southeast section of the City of Roanoke, in accordance with HUD Project Nos. B-77-MC-51-0020
and B-78-MC-51-O020; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract;
rejecting certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 98.)
Hr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The ~otion was seconded by Mrs.
Bo~les and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ............ 5.
(Hessre. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-PLANNING-GRANTS: Council at its meeting on Monday, July 10,
1978, having deferred action on a report of the City Manager in connection with the request of
Mr. Fred P. Bulllngton, Partner, F & B Developers, for an exception to Resolution No. 23586 to
permit construction of 128 units of multi-family type housing to be known as Lee Hy Manor Apartments
on Stratford Park Drive, S. W., recom~ending that any modification to the City's Housing Policy
not be granted, the matter was again before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland raised the point that two members of Council were absent; whereupon, the
Mayor asked Mr. Bullington if he would like to proceed with his presentation or defer the matter
until the next regular meeting of Council on Monday, August 14, 1978. Mr. Bullington stated
that he had no reluctance in proceeding with the matter.
Mr. Bullington advised that he had received preliminary approval from the Virginia
Housing DeveloPment Authority to construct 120 units of housing on Stratford Park Drive, S. W.
He noted that the project would contain 80 two bedroom units and 40 three bedroom units, and would
be a 2 1/2 story brick and frame structure. He said the land is properly zoned and there will be
city water service and county sewer service.
Mr. Bullington referred to a communication from Mr. R. R. Henley, Executive Director,
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, advising that the Housing Authority has
1,284 applications from eligible people for assistance under Section 8 which substantiates
the need for the project. He said the 1978 Housing Assistance Plan submitted to the Federal
Government is the same plan which was submitted in 1977 and included a project for 164 family
units. Re noted that there were 138 units allocated for elderly or handicapped in the Housing
Assistance Plan, but that project was stopped by rezoning, that there was an allocation of 78
units for rehabilitation of existing family units and that project went into foreclosure and
there is a new owner who does not intend to proceed through the rehabilitation program, so none
of these approximately 200 units were delivered in 1977 nor are they going to be delivered in
1978.
Mr. Bullington noted that in April 1977, Council adopted a Resolution which said
essentially that it wanted no more family type units, only elderly or rehabilitated units, that
in September 1977, and another time since then, exceptions were granted. He said a precedent
has been set with the two exceptions, and that the need is proven through information which has
been collected. He said he was simply asking for an exception to Resolution No. 23586 and a
revision to the census tract map which is a part of the Housing Assistance Plan to allow family
type housing units.
It was established that the two exceptions referred to above were in the Gainsboro area
and on Old Salem Turnpike.
Mr. Thomas asked if anyone had come forth with concrete plans for housing for the elderly
in keeping with the stated plan of the Council; whereupon, the Deputy Manager of City Planning
advised that there had been a few requests. He said one such request was the Virginia Lutheran
Home for rezoning on Brandon Avenue, S. W., which was denied, and representatives of the Home were
presently looking for another site. He noted that another plan had been brought to his attention,
however, he was not at liberty to divulge any information.
Mr. Garland raised the question that if the need is there, he could not understand why
the administration was recommending against the request; whereupon, the City Manager advised
that he agreed with the policy established by the Council. As an example, he used the analogy
of a new road and the construction question presently before Council, advising that if one builds
a new road, one will ultimately fill that road with cars, that Roanoke is the center of southwest
Virginia and every housing unit which is built in this particular category will be filled because
Roanoke is supplying a good portion of this type of housing for southwest Virginia.
Mr. Ewert said one of the traditions of this Commonwealth is to do things in moderation,
that this community has nothing to be ashamed of and this ia the one place where one can go and
find many progrmmm that meet the needs of the poor and low income, but the question is, to what
extent are we going to meet the needs of the poor of southwest Virginia and that must have been
the issue the Council dealt with when it adopted the policy two years ago. He said there will
always be the need, people will always come to Roanoke if the housing is here, and Council may
be assured that the housing will continue to grow, because one does not have to be a resident of
Roanoke to place his or her name on the list for assisted housing. He said it is a very real
problem, but the question is, to what extent is Roanoke going to meet the needs of this valley
and of southwest Virginia and his suggestion was that the City of Roanoke is meeting those needs
to a far greater extent than any other community in southwest Virginia. He said there are several
places such as Vinton, Roanoke County, Salem, and Botetourt where Mr. Bullington's project could
be built. Mr. Ewert concluded his presentation by explaining that if Roanoke City had not
shouldered as great a portion of the burden as it has, then the question would be clear, but
Roanoke City baa shouldered its part of the responsibility and it is time for others to shoulder a
portion of the burden. He said he concurs in the Resolution of Council which is a policy of
moderation yet compassion.
Mr. Kuthy further explained the city's position by advising that prior to his coming
with the City of Roanoke and before the city adopted a housing program, a census was done of
actual need of iow income families and housing needs, that the census came up with a total of
1,500 units of housing need with a population of approximately 97,000 people, that the city
built 1,500 units of housing and each unit was filled, that the city additionally added 1,300
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units of assisted housing representing less than seven per cent of housing in the city that is
being subsidized and each of those units have been filled, and because of the relaxation of the
residency requirement by the Federal Government to 24 hours, we have an additional 1,200 applicants
on the waiting list. He said it is not a question of meeting the need, the need will always be
there, people go where their needs can be satisfied, but it is a question of how much Council
wishes to modify the total structure of the city.
Mr. W. R. Hazlegrove, Attorney, representing Mr. Bullington, appeared before Council
and advised that the impression which has been created is that if we expand on the mount of
family housing that may be Justified by a current need, we are so~eho~ getting over a quota or
running against the philosophy of Council as stated in Resolution No. 23586. He said he did not
read the Resolution as saying that. He said the measure really emphasizes the desire of the
city to say that housing for the elderly and handicapped and rehabilitation in existing housing will
be given preference.
Mr. Razlegrove said that Mr. Bullington's proposal does not seek to pre-empt family
housing which has otherwise been qualified or that Council has deemed fit to waive. He said
this is a project that se~m~ to be supported by a current statistical analysis of need for
family unit dwellings. He explained that it is true the 1,200 current applications for family
housing do not indicate the origin of residents but it is a fair assumption that at least ten
per cent of that 1,200 would be residents of the City of Roanoke and if one indulges in a ten
per cent assumption, then this project is very well justified on the existing needs of our own
residents. He pointed out that it is unfortunate for us to come to the conclusion that we are
subjecting ourselves to the civic burden of providing subsidized housing for all of southwest
Virginia and that he did not believe the current statistics available suggests we are going to
run that great a risk in approving the project.
Another area of concern to Mr. Hazlegrove was that the Housing Assistance Plan places
areas in census tracts, the area of this project being in census tract 21 which is designated
for construction for the elderly and which happens to be the same area that the project for the
elderly for which rezoning was requested was located, so he said this represents a situation
where the Council is advocating in the same geographical area, construction of new housing for
the elderly and in that same zone denying an application for rezoning which would permit housing
for the elderly. He said there is another consideration, the practicalities of construction and
some philosophy on the part of the people at HUD to the effect that construction for the elderly
is out of favor and that rehabilitation of existing housing on a small scale appears to be
impractical, so when one looks at the Resolution assigning priorities, it calls for some current
introspection as to what we are really saying.
Mr. Hazlegrove proposed that Council give serious consideration toward simply amending
the census tract plan to make census tract 21 eligible for not only housing for the elderly and
handicapped, but also family housing. He said the thrust of the proposal is not to re-empt,
defer or take away anyone else's units. He noted that there are some responsible people behind
the project, the land is properly zoned and this is a project that has a very good chance of
being completed and constructed within the foreseeable future as opposed or compared to recent
proposals that for one reason or another simply have not materialized.
Mr. Bullington clarified one remark which was previously made by the City Manager,
advising that Roanoke is not carrying 100 per cent of the burden because Vinton has two subsidized
housing projects and the City of Salem also has two such facilities. Further, he advised that
five per cent of the proposed units would be designed for use by the elderly and handicapped.
Mr. John Obenchain, Architect, representing the firm of Mills, Obenchain, Oliver & Webb,
Inc., appeared before Council and pointed out that the project would be subsidized according to
income and would not be limited to the poor. He also said that five per cent of the project would
be constructed to accommodate the elderly and handicapped.
The Mayor asked how the project proposed by Mr. Bullington would affect the units
Fralin & Waldron attempted to develop on Old Salem Turnpike; whereupon, Mr. Obenchain advised
that he was involved in both projects and stated that the Fralin & Waldron request was in addition
to the Bullington request and there is no desire to try to take the Fralin & Waldron units. He
said the Virginia Housing Development Authority has proposals submitted to it periodically
through the year and during April of this year they had proposals submitted for approximately
800 units throughout the State of Virginia, that the proposals were considered on the basis of
urban and non-urban and Roanoke was in the competition for the urban units. He said that Fralin
& Waldron submitted a project, another architect submitted three projects in the city and his
firm worked with Mr. Bullington, that Mr. Bullington's project was selected as the number one
choice when the Virginia Housing Development Authority evaluated the types of units, the location,
the traffic, the shopping areas, etc. He noted that to the best of his knowledge the Fralin &
Waldron request was considered number two.
Mr. Obenchain said there are 127 units allocated for the Roanoke area through the
Virginia Housing Development Authority and the Authority, as much as possible, wanted to keep all
the units in one project. He again stressed the fact that this project is the number one project
of the Authority in Roanoke and if it is not approved by the city, the funds will be recaptured
by the Authority and will be reallocated, not necessarily in Roanoke but whereever has the next
need in the State of Virginia. He said the Fralin & Waldron request is second in the City of
Roanoke, but not necessarily second in the State of Virginia.
After a very lengthy discussion of the matter, Mr. Thomas moved that Council consider
the request to amend Resolution No. 23586 to accomodate 120 units of housing in keeping with
the request of Mr. Bullington, and that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation
of the proper measure by the next regular meeting of Council on Monday, August 14, 1978. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles.
Mr. Landis offered a substitute motion that action on the matter be delayed until the
next regular meeting of Council on Monday, August 14, 1978, in order that the two absent members
of Council could have input.
The Mayor declared the substitute motion lost for lack of a second.
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The main motion was then adopted, Mr. Landis voting no.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF OP.I)INANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24240 rezoning property located at 3129 Lombardy Avenue, N. W.,
described as three-fourths of an acre, more or less, Official Tax No. 2540101, from RS-3,
Single-Family Residential District, to RG-1, General Residential District, having previously
been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and
final adoption:
(#24240) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of Th.e Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 254, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 92.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................ 5.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
SCHOOLS: Council at its regular meeting on Monday, July 10, 1978, having appointed Mr.
William S. Russell as a member of the Local Board of Virginia Western Community College, Mrs.
Bowles offered the following Resolution appointing Mr. Russell as a member of said Board for a
term of four years comanencing July 1, 1978:
(#24267) A RESOLUTION appointing a member of the Local Board of Virginia Western
Community College for a four-year term of office on said Board, commencing July 1, 1978.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 98.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-CITY MANAGER: Council having previously agreed to evaluate the performance
of Mr. H. B. Ewert after his first six months of employment, and the matter having been reviewed
by the Council's Personnel Committee, Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance fixing
the annual compensation of the City Manager at $40,312.50, effective July 29, 1978:
(#24268) AN ORDINANCE fixing the annual compensation of a certain unclassified official
of the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 99.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............. 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for a transfer of
$3,330.00 within the City Manager's 1978-79 budget:
(#24269) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #0201, "City Manager," of the
1978-79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 99.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .............. 5.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COMMITTEES-CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Mayor
advised that there were several vacancies on the Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention and
Social Development, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Mr. Thomas L. Coffman.
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There being no further nominations, Mr. Coffman wac elected as a member of the Citizens'
Task Force for Crime Prevention and Social Development for a term of one year ending June 30,
1979, by the followinI vote:
FOR~R. COFFHAN: Council me~bers Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .... 5.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
In view of the fact that Mr. Coffmen is a resident of the City of Salem, Mr. Garland
moved that the city residency requirement be waived in this instance only. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
Hr. Thomas moved that action on the vacancies on the Citizens' Task Force for Crime
Prevention and Social Development, the Advisory and Appeal Board, Air Pollution Control, the Houstn
and Hygiene Board, the Roanoke City Arts Coaission and the Community Relations Comittee be
deferred until the next regular meeting of Council on Monday, August 14, 1978. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
SCHOOLS: The City Clerk reported that Mr. William S. Russell had qualified as a member
of the Local Board of Virginia Western Community College for a term of four years ending June 30,
1982.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
LIBRARIES: The City Clerk reported that Mrs. Charlotte W. Sandy had qualified as a
member of the Roanoke Public Library Board for a term of three years ending June 30, 1981.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
PENSIONS: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Aubrey E. McGeorge had qualified as a member
of the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, for a term of one year ending June 30,
1979.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
PERSONNEL: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Acree Hayes had qualified as a member of
the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a term of three years ending June 30, 1981.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
SCHOOLS: The City Clerk reported that Ms. Jayne A. Thomas had qualified as a member of
the Roanoke City School Board for a term of three years beginning July 1, 1978, and ending June
30, 1981.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
PENSIONS: The City Clerk reported that Mr. F. Wiley Hubbell had qualified as a member
of the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, for a term of four years ending June 30,
1982.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
MUNICIPAL BUILDING-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Earlier in the meeting bids were opened and read
relative to alterations for department moves, Municipal Building Annex, and said bids were referre~
to a committee composed of Messrs. Hampton W. Thomas, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III and L. Bane
Coburn for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council; whereupon, the committee submitted a
written report reco~ending that the low bid of Thor, Incorporated, in the amount of $55,400.00,
be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(#24270) AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of Thor, Inc., of Roanoke, Virginia, for certain
alterations and improvements in the Municipal Building; authorizing the proper City officials to
execute the requisite contract for such work, upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None ...........
.0.
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Ordinance No. 24270 be amended to include an emergency clause.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
Mr. Thomas then offered the following Ordinance as amended:
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(#2&270) A~ ORDINAI~CE accepting the bid of Thor, Inc., of Roanoke, Virginia, for certain
alteratiorm and improvements in the Municipal Building; authorizing the proper City officials to
execute the requisite contract for such work, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordir~nce, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 100.)
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............ 5.
NAYS: None
(Messrs. Grove and Hubard were absent.)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR NEETING,
Mouday, August 14, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanok~ met in regular meeting in the Council Cha~er in
the Municipal iuildinE, City of Roanoke, on Monday, August 14, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor
Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PHESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian ¥. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ...............
ABSEI~f: None .......
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGbee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, July 10, 1978,
and the regular meeting held on Monday, July 24, 1978, having been furnished each member of
Council, on motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted, the reading
thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for a storm
drain at Ventnor Road and Eanes Road, S. E., Plan No. 5521, HUD Project No. B-77-MC-510020, said
proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m., on Monday, August 14, 1978, and to
be opened before Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk
advised that as of 4:30 p.m., no bids had been received.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for construction
of and additions to four city parks, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 4:30
p.m., on Monday, August 14, 1978, and to be opened before the Council at 7:30 p.m., on that
date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no representl
tire present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the
opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Southwest
Construction~ Inc.
Watts and
Breakell~ Inc.
Base Bid --
Morningside Park Tennis Court
New Southwest Park
Highland Park
Sunrise Park
$ 29,900.00 $ 25,400.00
96,337.00 83,600.00
48,963.00 40,900.00
65,432.00 55,500.00
Combined Bid
240,632.00
205,400.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a c~{ttee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and W. A.
Hewitt as members of the comnkittee.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for resurfacing
tennis courts at the Crystal Spring Reservoir, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 4:30 p.m., on Monday, August 14, 1978, and to be opened before Council at 7:30 p.m., on
that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no
representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with
the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the one bid received from
Eggleston and McNeil Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $14,864.00.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bid be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for study, report and recom~endation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and W. A.
Hewitt as members of the com~ittee.
SEWERS AND STOP~M DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for cleaning
and painting of various buildings at the Sewage Treatment Plant, said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m., on Monday, August 14, 1978, and to be opened before the
Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertis
ment for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City
Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the
following bids:
Clean Clean Paint Paint
Bidder Structures Equi~ment Structures Equipment
Acorn Construction Ltd. $ 50,130.00 $ 34,670.00 $ 3,700.00
$ 3,500.00
W. J. Blane Contractor 13,021.00
6,777.00 4,039.00 2,192.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a comaittee to be appointed by the Hayor
for tabulation, report and reco~endation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr, Garland and
unan/~aously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, K. B. K~ser and H. S. Zimmerman
as members of the c,,,mlttee.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, August 14,
1978, on the request of Frederick Elwood Taylor, Jr., et al., Frances Huff Cart and Katherine
Huff Tucker, et vir., that a certain portion of Wall Street, S. E., be vacated, discontinued and
closed, the matter was before the body,
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted provided that the affected property would revert to the city if the
building is removed.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the portion of the street submitted a written report
advising that they had viewed the street and they were unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenie~
would result to any individual or to the public from vacating, discontinuing and closing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Leon R. Kytchen, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before Council
in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mrs. Bowles moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24271) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a certain portion
of Wall Street, beginning at the south corner of Lot 95, Ward 5, Map of Roanoke Land & Improvement
Co., known as City Official Tax No. 4010318, which is the south corner of Campbell Avenue and Wall
Street, S. E., and running northerly with Wall Street, S. E., a distance of 87.57 ft. with a begin-
ning at the South corner, above mentioned, of 0.22 ft. running to the north rear corner of Lot 95,
Ward 5, to 0.21 ft., upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of the Council, the City Clerk set a public hearing
for 7:30 p.m., on Monday, August 14, 1978, on the request of Mr. Aurich A. Woodson that property
located at 3844 Keagy Road, S. W., described as 3.19 acres, more or less, situate on the corner
of State Route 419 and Keagy Road, S. W., Official Tax No. 5130119, be rezoned from RS-l, Single-
Family Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the matter was before the
body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be denied.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas noted that the City Clerk had allocated 30 minutes for discussion of the
matter, and he suggested that 15 minutes be alloted to the proponents and that 15 minutes be
alloted to the opponents.
Prior to beginning the discussion, the Mayor inquired as to the number of persons in
support of the rezoning; whereupon, approximately 20 persons let their presence be known. Also,
the Mayor inquired as to the number of persons in opposition to the rezoning; whereupon, approximatel
40 persons let their presence be known.
Mr. William R. Rakes, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before Council
in support of the request of his client. He reviewed the geographical character of the area in
question, and noted that the purpose of the rezoning would be to permit the construction of a K & W
Cafeteria.
Mr. Rakes pointed out that along Keagy Road beyond Mr. Woodson's property are several
residences, across Keagy Road is a development of medically related facilities in the City of
Salem in the island on which the Lewis Gale Hospital is located, and to the back of the Woodson
property is the Medmont Lake Subdivision. He noted that no home in the Subdivision could see
the property where the proposed cafeteria is to be located because one would obtain access to
the Subdivision off Route 419 or off Keagy Road where it comes into a curve.
Mr. Rakes said the K & W people are not new to the Roanoke Valley, that there is a
location at Crossroads Mall and one at Tanglewood Mall. He said the physical appearance of the
building would be the same as the one at Crossroads Mall, a one-story structure with stone and
brick facade, 12,000 square feet interior and parking facilities for 138 automobiles. He pointed
out that the K & W is a family type restaurant, with a family atmosphere, and they do not serve
alcoholic beverages. He said the purchasers of the property are willing to have a restriction
included in the deed providing that for a period of twenty years no alcoholic beverages will be
served on the premises and that the property will be used for a cafeteria or such use as may be
a higher use such as C-1 and residential. He stated that the business hours will be from 11:00
a.m. to 2:15 p.m. for lunch and from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for dinner and he pointed out those
hours to show that the cafeteria would not be open during the morning peak traffic time nor
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would it be open in the late afternoon ~aen the General Electric shift chanses. He further
stated that the peak of the evening meal is around 6:00 p.m., or 6:30 p.m. which ia believed to
be a t/--~when traffic is subsiding on Route 419.
In further regard to the above referred to deed restriction, Hr. Rakes said the citizens
of the Hedmont Lake Subdivision would be beneficiaries of the restriction and would be permitted
to enforce it in a court of law along with residents who live along Keagy Road in either the
City of Salem or the City of Roanoke.
Hr. Rakes said the C~o principal objections to the rezoning, ~hich have nothing to do
with the quality of the K & W operation, have involved the questions of increasing traffic and
to rezone this parcel would set a bad precedent insofar as other parcels of land in the City of
Roanoke along Keagy Road. He further said the traffic question could best be analyzed by
the fact that 419 is a major highway and Keagy Road is adequate to handle Levis Gale Hospital
which is one of the largest institutions in the Roanoke Valley. He added that it is important
to note that unlike an office building where all of the employees come to work at 8:00 a.m., in
the morning and leave at 4:00 or 5:00 p.m., in the evening, there would not be this rush of
vehicles com/ng to the K & W, that during the lunch hour and dinner hour, people will be coming
and going which would not have the tendency to cause the type of traffic chain and congestion
that would be generated from an office building or the like. He said he made this point because
the City Planning Commission report stated that C-1 would probably not be objectional, whereas
C-2 would be objectionable.
Hr. Rakes noted that Hr. Woodson's property is unique because it is the only piece of
property in the City of Roanoke that is on the intersection of Route 419 and Keagy Road. He
further noted that it is unique because the property is fully exposed to the intersection but is not
exposed to the residential area because there is a very heavy tree line all the way up the
border between Mr. Woodson's property and the neighbor next door. He added that the K & W
people have committed publicly to retaining all of those trees and in addition to planting lower
more dense shrubbery along the baseline of the trees as previously submitted in the site plan.
Mr. Rakes referred to a petition signed by approximately 70 persons in support of the
rezoning, and presented a further petition under date of August 7, 1978, signed by approximately
22 persons within walking distance of Keagy Road and Route 419 in support of the rezoning.
(For full text, see petitions on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Rakes also presented a communication fromM r. F. H. Ewald, President, Ewald-Clark,
Incorporated, who resides at 3827 Lake Drive, S. W., advising that as a resident of the city in
the southwest section, he could envision great benefits to him and many others who reside in
this part of Roanoke with the convenience of a cafeteria, that Mr. Woodson's property is an
ideal location for such a facility since presently the other three corner properties have
buildings, and this addition would be an asset rather than a hinderance.
(For full text, see co~mnunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In closing, Mr. Rakes asked that Council consider the petition to rezone from two
standpoints: first, it is a logical use of the property, not an obnoxious, objectionable use
and, secondly, because it is fair when a person owns 25 per cent of an intersection to have his
property treated in a similar fashion to the way properties around him have been treated and to
not let the jurisdictional boundaries of the political subdivision put him in a position different
than what he would be in if the City of Roanoke controlled all four of the intersections.
Mr. Ross Hart, a resident of Medmont Lake, and Attorney representing his neighborhood,
appeared before Council in opposition to the request for rezoning. He said the neighbors presently
enjoy the highest zoning classification there is, RS-i, Single-Family Residential. He further
said currently there is no commercial zoning on the east side of Route 419 between United Virginia
Branch Bank at Oak Grove, and the First National Exchange Branch at Apperson Drive.
Mr. Hart reminded Council that there is no provision for conditional zoning in the
City of Roanoke, that if for one reason or another the property would not be developed by K & W
Cafeteria, anything such as a gas station, massage parlor, etc., could be constructed. He
noted a problem in regard to parking proposed by K & W of 139 spaces, advising that employees
will take up a certain number of those spaces. For example, using the assumption that 25 spaces
of the 139 will be taken up by employees, that will leave 114 parking spaces, and also using the
assumption that it will take the average customer one hour to drive in, park, have their meal
and leave, that K & W has a projected traffic flow of 166 vehicles per hour which is a 52 vehicle
per hour surplus and he questioned where those 52 vehicles are going to park if there are not
sufficient spaces in the K & W parking lot. He commented that they would be parking on Keagy Road.
Mr. Hart said Mr. Rakes stated that the traffic flow would not be aimed during the
rush hour. He stated that he felt differently because the effect will be to extend the rush
hour.
Mr. Hart noted other problems in regard to sewer and water lines, and storm water
runoff which will go down Keagy Road and drain into Cravens Creek which already has severe
flooding problems.
He said they have seen the problems that have developed on Williamson Road, Franklin
Road and Hardy Road in Vinton through the years, they have watched Brandon Avenue deteriorate,
and they want to prevent this from happening on 419 and Keagy Road. He stated that the county
is watching the city for their decision on this rezoning which will have an effect on future
county action.
Mr. Hart said it was illogical for this property to be rezoned because there is ample
commercial space available for construction of the cafeteria within a mile. He noted that he was
referring to the Arlans Shopping Store area, and there was also property approximately one mile
away which is for sale and is already zoned C-2.
In s,-m~Ary, Hr. Hart said they would like to keep the area residential, that parking
will be a big problem, the traffic flow will increase because the rush hour will be extended,
the storm runoff will create problems, and the domino effect, which is the largest objection, of
encouragin~ a strip of co~ercial use on Route 419 and Reagy Road, plus the fact that there is
suitable land available which is properly zoned.
Hr. Hart called Council~s attention to a petition signed by 180 residents of the
affected area in opposition to the rezontng.
Mr. Ralph Weinberg, 1433 Barnhart Drive, S. W., appeared before Council and commented on
the emotional aspect of the rezoning, advising that the residents simply do not want a restaurant
in their neighborhood. He said there is no reason to construct the cafeteria in a residential
area, that there are other alternatives available and he specifically referred to an area on Lee
Highway which he noted was not in the City of Roanoke and the city would not benefit by having
the property on its tax rolls, but in view of the effect that the rezoning would have on the
people in the immediate area, it would be a travesty to allow it.
As far as the Woodson's interests were concerned, Mr. Weinberg said he agreed that
Mr. Woodson should have a right to sell his property and in view of the fact Chat he purchased
it in 1957, he should be able to make a reasonable profit; however, Mr. Woodson has several
alternatives, he could sell the property for residential purposes or petition for a number of
things, but a restaurant would be the worse kind of situation that could be imagined. He stated
that the issue is not a matter of trying to deny Mr. Woodson his rights, but a matter of weighing
the rights of property owners versus Mr. Woodson's rights.
Also appearing was Mrs. D. H. Dunville, 3722 Keagy Road, S.W. She advised that she
lives five doors from the proposed location. She explained that in the area there is presently
a hospital, a psychiatric center, office buildings and a branch bank. She said that when they
were in the County, Salem did not take their desires into account at all, this time, they are in
the City of Roanoke, the city is being rezoned and they are looking to Council for protection.
She stated that Council annexed the area and the residents are expecting the city to look after it.
She added that the residents do not want the character of their neighborhood changed and urged
that Council deny the request for rezoning.
Since the matter had been discussed in depth, the Mayor asked the pleasure of Council;
whereupon, Mr. Grove moved that the Ordinance which would permit the rezoning be placed upon its
first reading. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles.
Mr. Thomas referred to a statement that Mr. Hart previously made regarding conditional
zoning and asked if conditional zoning were available if there would be a mutual ground wherein
his constituents might find the rezoning more palatable; whereupon, Mr. Hart advised in the
negative, stating that his constituents would not want a restaurant in their neighborhood under
any circumstances.
There was a period of discussion during which time the members of Council expressed
their individual opinions on the matter.
Mr. Thomas said he regretted that the matter of conditional zoning was not available
to the city so that Council would be in a position to at least send the matter back to the attorneys
to ascertain if there could be some mutual grounds for agreement; whereupon, Mr. Rakes said it
was his understanding that conditional zoning for the City of Roanoke was currently under study,
that the City Attorney had made a draft of an Ordinance that the Secretary of the City Planning
Commission had been given authority to advertise, and in view of that, he inquired of the Chair
as to whether or not it would be appropriate to table the request for rezoning for a period of
30 - 45 days during which time the matter of conditional zoning could be explored.
Upon question, the Assistant City Attorney advised that Council could consider the
request of Mr. Rakes in view of the fact that a vote had not been recorded on the Ordinance on
its first reading.
Mrs. Dunville spoke against the request to table the matter, advising that it was an
example of interoffice shuffling of papers, that the Council set the public hearing for August
14 and should make a decision at that time; whereupon, the Mayor replied that Council was governed
by rules and regulations and that Mr. Rakes could legally ask that the matter be tabled. Mrs.
Dunville then inquired if she had the legal right to ask that the matter not be tabled, and the
Mayor replied in the affirmative; whereupon, she requested that the matter not be tabled.
Mr. Hubard inquired of Mr. Hart as to the hardships that would be incurred by his
clients if the matter were tabled for a reasonable period of time. Mr. Hart replied that it would
be an overall inconvenience for his clients to attend a second hearing. He noted that conditional
zoning would not eliminate the ma~or objection which was the domino effect.
After being advised that the request legally could be tabled, Mr. Rakes formally
requested that the rezoning request be tabled until the matter of conditional zoning has been
considered and reported to Council.
Mr. Thomas said Council had heard the disadvantages of tabling the matter from Mr.
Hart and in that same vein, he inquired of Mr. Rakes as to the disadvantages of withdrawing the
petition and resubmitting it at a later date. Mr. Rakes replied that the principal disadvantage
was that the contract with the K & W people on the property would run out and as long as the
matter is still in the breast of Council, the contract is valid awaiting a vote of Council. The
second objection would be the length of time it would take to file another petition and proceed
through the proper channels.
Mr. Thomas offered a substitute motion that the request for rezoning be tabled until
such time as Mr. Rakes requests that the matter be placed on the agenda. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles.
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The Assistant City Attorney pointed out that Council was in a public hearing, that if
the matter were tabled within the public hearing framework, when it vas brought back off the
table, legal advertisement would have to be given once again. The ~ayor noted that there would
be a cost factor involved lu the additional public notice and that would have to be the responsibil-
ity of Mr. Rakes' client.
The substitute motion was then adopted, Mr. Grove voting no.
Germain to the matter before the Council, Mr. Thomas moved that the matter of conditional
zoning be referred to the City Manager, the City Attorney, and the City Planning Co"mission for
report to Council by its next regular meetin~ on Monday, August 28, 1978, encompassing the
following:
(1) status of consideration of conditional zoning for the
City of Roanoke,
(2) enabling Statute,
(3) recommendations in respect to such legislation, and
(4) timeframe for adopting such legislation if it is the
desire of Council to do so.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
At this point, the Mayor declared a ten minute recess.
At 9:15 p.m., the meeting reconvened.
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., on Monday,
August 14, 1978, on an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow art galleries as a
permitted use in the C-i, Office and Institutional District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the amendment be approved by Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the proposed amendment, Mr. Hubard moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24272) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 8, C-1 Office and Institutional
Districts, of Chapter 4.1, Zoning, of Title XV, Construction~ Alteration and Use of Land, Buildings
and Other Structures, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to provide in the City'
Zoning Ordinance that art galleries be added as permitted principal uses and structures within
C-i, Office and Institutional Districts.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ............................................ L ..................... 0.
SUBDIVISIONS: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., on Monday,
August 14, 1978, on a proposal of the City Planning Cormnission regarding a reduction in the
extraterritorial effect of the City's Subdivision Ordinance, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that Council concur in the proposal.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the matter, Mr. Hubard moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24273) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 1, Purpose, and Section 2,
Applicability of regulations, of Chapter 2.1, Land Subdivision Regulations, of Title XVI,
Plannin~ and Subdivisions, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, so as to
reduce the area within which the City of Roanoke Subdivision Ordinance has extraterritorial
effect to that area reflected on the map entitled, City of Roanoke - Subdivision Jurisdiction,
dated October 10, 1977, on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Rubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor -- __ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: The Reverend Charles T. Green, Chairman of the Board of
Burrell MeMorial Hospital, appeared before Council and advised that Burrell wishes to continue
its tradition of service to the Roanoke community by providing skilled and intermediate long-
term care. He said they propose to provide such services through first applying for a Certificate
of Need from the Health Department of the Commonwealth of Virginia and requested that Council
support and endorse their application and encourage the State Health Department to act favorably
upon the request.
The City Manager advised that he supports the request.
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Mr. Garland stated that since he was employed by Friendship Manor ~hich has s similar
request before the State Health Commissioner, he felt it vould be inappropriate for him to vote
on the matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request of Burrell Memorial Hospital and
offered the follo~ing Resolution:
(#242?4) A RESOLUTION endorsing and supporting Burrell Hemorial Hospital's application
for a Certificate of Need from the State Health Department to provide certain services and encour-
aging the State Health Department to act favorably upon the
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 102.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hrs.
Bovles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Garland abstained from voting.)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
SHERIFF: A communication from Mr. W. A. Hudson, Sheriff, requesting that a letter of
approval be sent to the State Department of Corrections for a one step cost of living salary
increase by the State Board of Corrections, effective July 1, 1978, for all treatment personnel
in Jails reimbursed by the Board, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and unanimously adopted.
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION: A communication from Mr. Robert C. Churchill, Jr., tendering
his resignation as a member of the Conmmnity Relations Com~ttee, effective August 1, 1978, was
before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and that the con~unication
be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
TAXES-TREASURER: A communication from Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer, listing the
amounts of delinquent real estate taxes as of June 30, 1978, for the years 1975, 1976 and 1977,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-PLANNING-GRANTS: Council having previously deferred action on
a request of Mr. Fred P. Bullington, Partner, F & B Developers, for an exception to Resolution
No. 23586 to permit construction of 120 units of multi-family type housing on Stratford Park
Drive, S. W., the City Manager submitted a written report advising that Roanoke City Council's
current assisted housing policy appears appropriate at this time, and in view of the city's
record regarding provision of assisted housing for residents of the city, it is recommended that
any modificatio~ to the city's present Housing Policy be denied.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In order to get the matter on the floor, Mr. Grove offered the measure which would
amend Resolution No. 23586. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas.
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts appeared before Council in support of the recommendation
of the City Manager, advising that Mr. Bullington's request should be denied if Council is going
to be politically consistent with its policy position.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Clifton A. Woodram, III, Attorney, representing C.S.W. Associates, the owners of
Stratford Park Apartments, appeared before Council and presented a communication in opposition
to the request, advising that the essence of good government would seem to dictate that once a
policy is established, that policy be followed, that if an exception is granted in the case of F &
Developers, should not an exception be granted to the next person who presents a proper application
and to grant this exception would mean that the city has no policy whatsoever. He noted that
Council has in effect stated that there shall be no new publicly assisted housing other than for
certain purposes, that many developers have accepted the City Council statement at face value
and have not sought to pursue plans to build publicly assisted housing, that now they find that
an exception would have been granted for the asking, that to grant the exception in the case of
F & B Developers would constitute an injustice to other developers who may have wished to proceed
with publicly assisted housing projects but decided not to do so because they relied on the
publicly announced policy of City Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In view of the fact that there were several persons who desired to address the Council,
Mr. Thomas noted that 20 minutes had been alloted to the matter and suggested that the proponents
be given ten minutes and the opponents be given ten minutes each in which to make their presentatio~
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Hr. Wilbur L. Hazlesrove, Attorney, representing F & B Developers, appeared before
Council and stated thst this property is presently zoned for tha intended uss and is a proposal
to create 120 family unit apartments to meet what the proponents consider to be a d~nonstrated
and articulated need for ne~ publicly assisted housing. He said it is a site that is available
to utilities and is within a Census Tract in the City's Housing Assistance Plan that is designated
for publicly assisted housing, the only matter requirin$ modification is to expand the housing
in the existing Census Tract to include ne~ f~mtly unit construction rather than just construction
for the handicapped and for the elderly. Hr. Hazlegrove said this is a viable project and it is
one of the few projects that is currently in the process for approval for construction and
permanent financin~.
Hr. Hazlegrove said the current plan of the city to the extent that it is thought to
embody a policy of this Council is an unfortunate misconception. He noted that the HAP Plan which
the City of Roanoke has adopted does nothing more than recognize that certain property o~ners
have a wish and desire to dedicate their property to one form or another of publicly assisted
housing, that this is not in the generic sense a type of zoning plan or is it a statement of
policy, it is really a stamp of approval of existing projects that simply fall into the plan
because people indicated the desire to build tham, so the only statement of policy that the City
has evolved is that it will, on the basis of that plan, create a priority for housing for the
handicapped and for the elderly, but the aspirations of the Council are at odds ~rlth the realities.
He said the only project for the elderly in a Census Tract included in the HAP Plan has been set
aside on an unsuccessful plea for rezoning so it is counterproductive to think in terms of having
a Census Tract devoted for housing for the elderly when the Council, on objection from the public,
has pre-empted the use of the one available property included in the plan for housing for the
elderly.
Mr. Hazlegrove said the City Manager stresses that the backbone of the city's policy
should be rehabilitation of existing housing, that the one plan for multiple unit rehabilitation
in the HAP Plan has been foreclosed and there is no indication that rehabilitation on that scale
in accordance with the plan will be viable, and the other proposal to provide family unit housing
has been deferred, consequently, we do not have a viable plan. He said we are not going along
with this Council's indicated plan for rehabilitation, housing for the elderly or housing for the
handicapped in accordance with its currently approved HAP Program. He further said his clients
feel that with appropriate zoning, priority assigned to full processing with the expectation of
permanent and temporary financing and with the articulated need for new housing units for the
people of Roanoke and not for migratory families who come to the urban areas to seek housing, CouncJ
has before it a viable project which has received the attention of the people at HUD and has a
very good chance of being a reality and should go forward. He said we should not concern ourselves
with the minutiae of whether or not people want poor people living next door to them or matters
that should have been raised previously or should have been raised on a zoning application.
Four persons were present in favor of the request and approximately 50 were in
opposition.
Mr. W. H. Highfall, Jr., 4213 Belle Aire Circle, S. W., appeared before Council and
presented a petition signed by approximately 300 persons, requesting that Council refuse to
amend its Housing Assistance Plan.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Ken Perry, 2601 Baird Street, S. W., appeared before Council in opposition to the
request, advising that he concurred in the City Manager's report. He said Roanoke is doing much
more in publicly assisted housing than any locality in this area.
Mr. Jimmy Harvey, 2045 Memorial Avenue, S. W., and President of The Greater Raleigh
Court Civic League, appeared before Council in opposition to the request, advising that their
concerns are:
(1)
Continuing exodus of middle and upper income taxpayers
from our city, replaced by people who pay few or no
taxes, thus deleting the very important basis for a
financially healthy city, our tax base.
(2)
Recognition of the fact that Roanoke City is taking
on the total responsibility of housing for low income
groups within the entire valley - Salem and Roanoke
County are not sharing in this responsibility.
(3)
The Administrative Arm of our city government has
made specific recommendations against any change in
the Resolution as it now stands.
Mr. R. V. Pleasants, 3807 Stratford Park Drive, S. W., appeared before Council in
support of the City Manager's reconnnendation. He made reference to an already bad traffic
situation, lack of bus service, and installation of additional street lights.
After each member of Council had an opportunity to express his or her opinion, the
following vote was recorded on the measure:
AYES: Council member Thomas ........................................................... 1.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis and Mayor Taylor ................. 5.
(Mr. Hubard abstained from voting because one of his children is employed by the owner
of the property.)
At this point, the Mayor declared a brief recess.
At 10:20 p.m., the meeting reconvened.
CITY EMPLOYEES-POLICE DEPARTMENT-AIRPORT: Council havin$ previously deferred action
on a report of the City Manager recom~ending that the classification of AIrport Security Officer
be retained at Grade 15, the City Attorney submitted a written report suggesting that the matter
of changing the classification as recommended by the Airport Mviso~y Co~ission, be referred to
the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission as required by the Cityts Personnel Hanagement
Relations Code.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Grove moved that Council concur in the City Attorney's suggestion and that the
matter be referred to the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for study, report and
rec~endation. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland and adopted.
There ensued discussion as to whether or not the matter should be reported back to the
Council by the PEPC; whereupon, the City Attorney advised that changes in the classfication plan
may be recommended by any appropriate city official and shall take effect when approved by the
Commission, that no Council action was necessary since the action of the Commission will be final.
Mr. Grove moved that the City Attorney's report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor said he felt the PEPC had a responsibility to make a report back to the
Council for informational purposes only.
BUDGET-TAXES: The Mayor presented a communication recommending a 2 1/2 per cent
utility tax reduction, and a $.10 reduction in the real estate tax rate from $1.60 to $1.50 per
$100.00 of assessed value.
(For full text, see co~municatlon on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a brief discussion of the matter, Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the
recommendations of the Mayor and that the matters be referred to the City Attorney for preparation
of the proper measures. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis.
Mrs. Bowles said she was in favor of the tax reductions, however, she said it disturbed
her that Council was making a motion to spend a considerable amount of the budget surplus prior
to knowing how much surplus was available. She further said she did not feel she could make
that kind of commitment without receiving a report from the Director of Finance on the approximate
figure.
Mrs. Bowles then offered a substitute motion that Council delay action on a reduction
in the real estate tax rate and the utility tax rate pending a report from the Director of
Finance in regard to the actual amount of the budget surplus, and that the Mayor's recommendations
be referred to the Financial and Planning Session of Council in September.
The Mayor advised Mrs. Bowles that the Director of Finance was prepared to make a
report at that time on the budget surplus and it was his intention to receive that report prior
to calling for a vote on Mr. Thomas' motion.
The Director of Finance then presented a written report advising that pending adjustments
made in the current audit of the city finances, the City of Roanoke ended fiscal year 1978 with
a surplus of $5,795,000.00. He further advised that the actual surplus cannot be used in Council's
consideration of tax reductions because surplus funds should be considered only for expenditures
of one-time non-recurring items such as basic capital needs, construction, equipment, and the
like. He said for planning purposes, it was his recon~endation that approximately $1,750,000.00
should be available for tax reductions and that approximately $4,000,000.00 could be used to
implement the City Manager's recommendations on the essential needs of the City of Roanoke. He
urged that Council evaluate very carefully all proposals for the disposition of the surplus
because Council's decision could and would affect the City of Roanoke for many years and he
recommended that Council not make any substantial decisions as to the disposition of the surplus
until the audit has been completed and the exact figures are known.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Manager submitted a written report advising that in order to determine how to
allocate the surplus funds, the following issues need to be discussed: the operational needs of
the city~ the capital needs of the city, revenue sources and effect of any surplus allocation
on next year's and future budgets. In summary, the City Manager advised that the subject is
complex, that the city has many needs, the needs are in excess of the surplus, the City Council
has many alternatives for the allocation of the surplus, the City Council has to determine the
extent to which the city's needs will be met or unmet and additional analysis is quite desirable.
Mr. Ewert recommended that Council carry this matter over to its Financial and Planning meeting
in September for additional briefing and discussion, that no substantial allocation of funds be
made until the audit is completed and certified, and that the City Manager and the Director of
Finance provide additional analyses and recommendations to Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the two reports, the Mayor asked if there was a second to Mrs.
Bowies' substitute motion, and hearing none, he declared the substitute motion lost.
The Director of Finance submitted a written report in reply to a memorandum to Council
from Councilman Hubard relative to a determination of whether the question of a fixed dollar
amount tax cut was more beneficial to the "average citizen" by reducing real estate taxes or
utility taxes, advising that it would appear that $1,000,000.00 would have a greater cost
savings if applied to the real estate tax.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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After a discussion of the report, Mr, Hubard said he was interested in knowing if
there was any sentiment on the part of Council members toward changing the ratio of the reduction
as recommended by the Hayor which is $1.1 million for each, and inquired if Council would be
willing to give a greater real estate tax reduction and a lesser utility tax reduction.
There appearing to be no positive sentiment toward Hr. HubardVs inquiry, the Hayor
called for a vote on the main motion; whereupon, it was unanimously adopted.
Hr. Hubard stated that earlier this year, prior to passage of Proposition 13, he suggested
that Council consider establishing as a norm the reduction of the real estate tax rate to $1.00
per each $100.00 of assessed value. He noted that he received favorable co~ents on the proposal
and ge~ain to the action Just taken by Council, he moved that Council resolve that it is its
current intention to have the real estate tax rate in the City of Roanoke reduced to no more
than $1.00 per each $100.00 of assessed value by January 1, 1984. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove.
There was considerable discussion as to whether or not Council should commit itself to
such an intention before devoting further study to the matter; whereupon, the City Hanager
suggested that action on the matter be delayed until the Financial and Planning Session of Council
in September.
Mr. Hubard emended the motion to provide that it be referred to the Financial and
Planning Session of Council in September for discussion at that time. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Landis moved that the reports of the City Manager and the Director of Finance be
received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
A com~unication from the Roanoke City School Board submitting a list of capital needs
in the amount of $1,025,942.00 which were eliminated during 1978-79 budget study, and requesting
that surplus funds from fiscal year 1977-78 be made available as a special fund for one-time
needs of the school system, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be referred to the Financial and Planning
Session of Council in September. The motion was seconded by Hr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
CITY MANAGER-CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with certain staff positions, recommending that the Assistant to the City Manager for Community
Relations position be retained, that a Human Resources Planner position be added, and that the
additional Assistant City Manager position be deleted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the concept of the City Manager's report and
that the proposed new position of Human Resources Planner be referred to the Personnel and
Employment Practices Commission for study, report and recommendation. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
CITY MANAGER-PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT-ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: The City Manager submitted a
written report advising of a realignment of the City Manager's organization as it affects the
Department of Personnel Management and the Civic Center, advising that operational supervision
for both departments will be under the Director of Administration and Public Safety.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
FIRE DEPARTMENT-CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager submitted a written report advising
of the conversion of one position of Fire Marshal, Grade 21, to Fire Inspector, Grade 18.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council receive and file the report. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
PAY PLAN-CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager submitted a written report in regard to a
new Job Classification and Wage Study, recommending that Alternative 4 - Modified Implementation
be approved by Council; and further, that longevity steps, including the Mayor's proposal for
special consideration at an employee's 20 year employment anniversary, continue to be evaluated,
with additional recommendations being made to Council as necessary.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion relative to the longevity steps, Mr. Garland moved that Council
concur in the recommendation and that the report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation
of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
COUNCIL: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a real estate matter.
The City Manager also verbally requested that he be permitted to discuss a further
real estate matter with the Council in Executive Session.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the requests. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ............................................................................. ?.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
At 12:05 a.m., the Hayor declared the meetins recessed.
At 12:30 a.m,, the meeting reconvened with Hayor Taylor presiding and all members of
Council present.
DOWNTO~ ROAi~OKE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization
to enter into a contract with Hoore, Grower & Harper for the performance of a downtown study and
plan for revitalization, at a cost not to exceed $100,000.00, and that funds be appropriated
therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A com~unication from Mr. George B. Cartledge, Chairman, Central Roanoke Development
Foundation, advising of the need for development of an "action" plan for revitalization of
dowmtown Roanoke, and that the firm best suited to accomplish this plan is Moore, Grover, and
Harper. He noted that should City Council, as does the Central Roanoke Development Foundation,
concur in the need for the development of a downtown revitalization plan, the plan must be a
joint public-private venture, and accordingly, the Development Foundation is willing to assure,
at such time as Council may designate, an amount of $40,000.00 to help in partially offsetting
the $100,000.00 cost of the study.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis referred to studies that were made in 1964 and 1969 and said he had personal
reservations about appropriating $60,000.00 for this study because the citizens of Roanoke are
fed up with the studies that have been conducted thus far. He said he considered this to be an
extravagant waste of taxpayers' money, that the downtown area had not changed that much since
the studies were made in 1964 and 1969 and those same recommendations could be incorporated at
the present time at a much cheaper price.
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining the
1978-79 budget to provide funds for the study:
(#24275) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full t~xt of Ordinance, see Ordina~ce Book No. 45, page 102.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: Vice-Mayor Landis ............................................................. 1.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing a contract to be
entered into with Moore, Grover & Harper, Architects and Planners:
(#24276) AN ORDINANCE authorizing a certain contract to be entered with Moore, Grover
& Harper, Architects and Planners, of Essex, Connecticut to provide certain architectural and
planning services and conduct a study of the Central Business District of the City; and providing
for an e~ergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 103.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: Vice-Mayor Landis .......................................................... 1.
ZONING-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report in regard to
concerns expressed by Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Jr., Attorney, representing the Andrews heirs, relative
to their property located adjacent to the proposed Hershberger Road Project, advising that
present concerns have been satisfied, the city is aware of most of the concerns of the property
owners, and ground work has been established for continued cooperation with property owners and
businesses during development of the highway pro~ect.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER-STADIUM-CITY MARKET: The City Manager submitted
a written report in connection with presentations made by Mr. George E. Franklin, Executive
Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, regarding additional improvements to Victory
Stadium, and painting of the Market Building, advising that the channels of communication between
OIC and the Administration are open and available both ways, that there will occasionally be
disagreements and misunderstandings; however, both the Administration and OIC are trying to keep
disruptions to a minimum.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
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BUDGET-HUH~ SERVICES: The City Hanager submitted a written report recv--endins that
$1,644.00 be appropriated to Section ~6208, "Human Services Volunteers," of the 1978-79 budget,
to provide funds to continue the Volunteer Program through September, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk*s Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the follo~in$ emergency
Ordinance:
(#24277) Al/ ORDINAItCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the Grant Prograam
Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 103.)
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hrs.
Bowles and adopted by the folloming vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and ~ayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-HUHA~ SERVICES: The City Hanager submitted a ~rritten report reco~mending that
a total of $18,716.10 be appropriated to Section #1540, "Title XX Services," of the 1978-79
budget, to provide funds for the purchase of certain essential services for citizens of the
city.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in .the recomendation and offered the follo~ing
emergency Ordinance:
(#24278) AI~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordatn certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(tot full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 104.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
BUDGET-GRANTS-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that the
Public Service Employment Grant, CETA Grant No. 51-7-204-60, Title VI for fiscal year 1978, has
been increased by $174,257.00 to carry the program through August 31, 1978, and recommending
that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the reco~nendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance appropriating $174,257.00 to Section #7825, "C.E.T.A. Unobligated Funds," of
the 1978-79 Grant Program Fund:
(#24279) Ali ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the Grant Fund
Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 105.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
EUDGET-GRANTS-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that the
Summer Youth Program Grant, CETA Grant No. 51-8-204-32, Title III for fiscal year 1978, has been
increased by $60,783.00, and recommending that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24280) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the Grant Programs
Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 105.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
STATE HIGh'WAYS: The City Manager subatttted a written report reco~.~ending execution of
the City-State Agreement for the 21th Street, N. W., Highvay Project, and that funds be transferred
therefor.
(lot full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance amending and reordaining the 1978-79 budget:
(t24281) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Capital
Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, 8ce Ordinance Book No. 4§, page 106.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance relating to the improvements of a
section of 24th Street, N. W.:
(#24282) AN ORDINANCE relating to the improvements of a section of 24th Street, N.
W., Highway Project No. U000-128-105, PE-101, RW-201, C-501; Federal Project M-5128(6) and M~
5128(110), and certain feeder streets into 24th Street, N. W., and approving a contract to be
entered into between the City and the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation relating
thereto; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 106.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report
in connection with construction of the Ore Branch Sanitary Sewer with the Southwest Expressway,
recommending that Council adopt a measure concurring in the request to the Virginia Department
of Highways and Transportation for the substitution of ductile iron pipe for asbestos-cement
pipe which is estimated to cost $32,001.80.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#24283) A RESOLUTION requesting the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation
to issue an appropriate change order to a certain construction contract with Wiley N. Jackson
Company relating to construction of the Southwest Expressway and the Ore Branch Sanitary Sewer
Interceptor segment to be constructed therewith in order to substitute ductile iron pipe for as-
bestos-cement pipe in such sewer construction, and agreeing to pay for any additional cost
occasioned by such substitution.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 107.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
SALE OF PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted a written report recon~ending that city-
owned property at 2917 Williamson Road, N. W., be sold to Eugene B. Knighton for the sum of
$28,500.00, subject to certain deed restrictions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24284) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale and conveyance of the City's former Signal
Shop property, located at 2917 Williamson Road, N. W., Official No. 3100922, upon certain terms
and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7o
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a report of the
Bid Committee recommending that the iow bid of Seibel Brothers, Incorporated, for supplying one
Bean chemical sprayer for the sum of $6,431.25, be accepted, and that funds be transferred
therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the rec~ndation and offered the follovin$
emergency Ordinance:
(#24285) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of a certain ne~ chemical sprayer
upon certain terms and conditions; accepting a certain bid made to the city for furnishing and
delivering said sprayer; rejecting a certain other bid; and providing for an -,,ergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 107.)
Hr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................... ?.
NAYS: None .....................................
CITY PROPERTY-PARKING GARAGE: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting
an Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 24238 which authorized the lease of certain ground floor
space in the Municipal Parking Garage to Roland Mather and Richard Mather, d/b/a Spanky's,
Incorporated, advising that during lease preparation, several matters came up that necessitate
the amendment of the Ordinance. First, the Mathers have recently changed the name of their
corporation from Spanky's, Incorporated, to Macado's, Incorporated; secondly, the space that
Macado's, Incorporated, wishes to lease is actually 4,626.31 square feet, rather than 4,892
square feet; and lastly, since the lease cannot co~nence on August 1, 1978, the Mathers desire
that it commence on September 1, 1978, and that they he permitted to occupy the premises on a
per diem rental basis as soon as possible prior to September 1, for purposes of renovation and
storage.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24286) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for certain amendments to Ordinance
No. 24238, adopted July 10, 1978, providing for the lease by the city of certain ground floor
space in the City's Municipal Parking Garage to Roland Mather and Richard Macher, d/b/a Spanky's,
Inc.; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 108.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........... 0.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: The Director of Finance submitted a written report requesting
discretionary power to waive interest on city receivables, advising that this authority would be
exercised only on a case by case basis and with the utmost of discretion.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request and that the report be referred to
the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting the School
Board financial report for the month of June, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The Director of Finance submitted a statement of expenditures for
public welfare for the month of July, 1978.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the statement be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SALE OF PROPERTY: The Water Resources Committee submitted a written report recommending
acceptance of the offer of Evangel Foursquare Church for purchase of city-owned property on the
southwest corner of Bullitt Avenue and Sixth Street, S. E., for $910.00; and rejection of their
offer to purchase city-owned property on the southeast corner of the same intersection for an
amount below the City Assessor's valuation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(t24287) AN ORDINANCE authorizing conveyance of certain City property consisting of the
residue of Lots 4 and 5, Block 22, Map of Belmont Land Company, for a consideration of $910.00;
upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bovles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .....
HUHAN RESOIIRCES COHHITTEE-DONATIONS-REVENUE SHARING: The ~-~n Resources Committee
submitted a written report reco~mending that $1,000.00 which was allocated to Western Virginia
Emergency Hedical Services Council be transferred to Free Clinic; and that the request of Hrs.
Gloria Dorma regarding a project to provide services to children and to train parents be received
and filed without action.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk presented a list of items pending from July 19, 1976,
through July 24, 1978.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24255 rezoning property located on the south side of Noble
Avenue, N. E., being 137 and 141 Noble Avenue, N. E., and the adjacent 25 foot vacant lot to the
east, described as Lots 50 - 54, inclusive, Map of Willimm~on Groves, Block D, Official Tax Nos.
3080809 - 3080811, inclusive, from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial
District, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on
its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24255) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 308, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 100.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..........................
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 24262 authorizing and directing the city's execution of an
agreement with Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated, providing for the extension of the April 1,
1975, Airport Use Agreement between the City and the aforesaid Corporation for a new term of
April 1, 1978 to March 31, 1981, and the amendment of certain of the terms of the aforesaid
agreement, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on
its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Landis offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24262) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the City's execution of an agreement
with Piedmont Aviation, Inc., providing for the extension of the April 1, 1975, Airport Use
Agreement between the City and the aforesaid Corporation for a new term of April 1, 1978 to
March 31, 1981, and the amendment of certain of the terms of the aforesaid agreement.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 101.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None---m ................................................................ O.
CITY PROPERTY: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure accepting the proposal of Capital Sales and Auction Company for promoting and
conducting a public auction sale of surplus tangible personal property owned by the city, he
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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(t24288) Al/ ORDINANCE authorizing sale at public auction of certain surplus tangible
personal property owned by the city but not needed for any public purpose or use; directing that
such sales made at auction be absolute and not subject to confir~ation of price by later action
of the Council; authorizing acceptance of the proposal for the services of an auctioneer for the
aforesaid purpose, rejecting certain other proposals made therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 45, page 108.)
Mr. Grove moved the adopt/on of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ................................................. 7.
NAYS: Noue ........
MOTIONS A~D MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITIZENS' ENVIRONMENTAL COUI~CIL: The Mayor presented a c~unication recommending a
month-long "Keep Roanoke Clean" campaign.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously
adopted.
ZONING-SPECIAL PERMITS: Council having previously voted 5 - 1 to deny a request of
Mr. George Hale, Jr., for a temporary revocable permit for the home occupation of repairing
televisions and radios at 827 Madison Avenue, N. W., Mr. Garland advised that since he voted with
the majority, he would like to move for a reconsideration of the matter. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
Mrs. Bowles advised that she had a petition signed by 21 persons living in the immediate
area where Mr. Hale resides. She described Mr. Hale as being a fine man who is trying to make
a living, that both he and his wife work and they are trying to supplement their income through
the repair of radios and televisions in their home. She said the neighbors do not object to the
request in any way, that all activities will be limited to the basement of Mr. Hale's home,
there will be no employees, there will be no wholesale or retail business, the work will not
create any traffic problems; and in s.,-,.~ry, she requested that Council favorably consider the
request.
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance which would grant the request of Mr.
Hale be placed upon its first reading:
(#24289) AN ORDINANCE granting revocable, non-transferable permission to George Hale,
Jr., to pursue the home occupation of repairing televisions and radios upon premises located at
827 Madison Avenue, N. W., known as Official Tax No. 2120920, upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: Council member Hubard ...................................................... 1.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-PAY PLaiN-CITY EMPLOYEES: Mr. Hubard presented a co~mmunication
recommending that a new position of Assistant to the Director of Finance be established in the
Department of Finance to expire on the second anniversary of its being filled.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard then moved that Council concur in the recommendation with the understanding
that continuation of the position will be reviewed on the date of its second anniversary, or
when the position becomes vacant if that occurs before the two year period expires, and that
the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted, Mr. Garland voting no.
Mr. Garland spoke against the motion, advising that there would be a temptation on the
part of Council to continue to fund the position even after the two year period has expired.
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there was
a vacancy on the Community Relations Committee due to the resignation of Mr. James W. Burks,
Jr., and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. James P. Petty.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Petty was elected as a member of the Community
Relations Com~ittee for a term of one year ending June 30, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR MR. PETTY: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ....................................................... 7.
ROANOKE CITY ARTS COMMISSION-BUDGET-RADIO-TELEVISION-REGIONAL JAIL-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS:
Mr. Nicholas F. Taubman, past member of City Council, having served on the Roanoke City Arts
Commission, the Budget and Planning Committee, the Cable Television Committee, the Jail Study
Committee and the Wiley Drive Committee, the Mayor made the following committee assignments:
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Roanoke City Arts Commission -
Hrs. Elizabeth T. Bovles
Budget and Planning Committee -
Charles L. Landis
Cable Television Co. tree
Hr, Charles L. Landis
Jail Study Committee
Hr. Hampton W. Thomas
Wiley Drive Committee
Hr. Robert A. Garland
SCHOOLS: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Haury L. Strauss had qualified as a member
of the Local Board of Virginia Western Community College for a term of four years ending June
30, 1982.
Hr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion vas seconded by
Hr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Samuel H. Stuart had qualified as a member
of the Airport Advisory Commission for a term of two years ending June 30, 1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: The City Clerk reported that Mr. J. T. Hopkins, Jr., had qualified for a
term of three years ending June 30, 1981; and Mr. Charles L. Landis had qualified to fill the
unexpired term of Dr. Noel C. Taylor ending June 30, 1981, ae members of the Fifth Planning
District Commission.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
PERSONNEL: The City Clerk reported that Ms. Bernice D. Cheatham and Mr. Jimmie B.
Layman had qualified as members of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for terms
of three years each ending June 30, 1981.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
TAXES: The City Clerk reported that Messrs. Percy T. Keeling, James R. Sprinkle and
Maury L. Strauss had qualified for terms of two years each ending June 30, 1980, and Messrs.
Lacy W. Hanson and Keenis E. Elswick had qualified for terms of three years each ending June 30,
1981, as members of the Revenue Study Commission.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts appeared before Council and
requested that the City Manager, within a reasonable period of time, submit a detailed report
as to the timetable relating to rehabilitation of existing housing in the City of Roanoke.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 1:30 a.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR M~ETING,
Monday, August 28, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in
the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, August 28, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESEI~T: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ...........
ABSENT: None ......
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. HcGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Hr. Wllburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Hr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel H. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Hrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend James A. Allison,
Pastor, Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A communication from Mr. Charles R. Cooper, Treasurer, The
Roanoke Valley Tennis Patrons' Association, requesting permission to appear before Council and
present a check in the amount of $1,000.00 to the City of Roanoke to aid in resurfacing of the
Crystal Springs tennis courts, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Assistant City Manager advised the Council that Mr. Cooper could not be present
but he presented a check in the amount of $1,000.00 and advised that it would be turned over to
the City Treasurer.
Mr. Thomas moved that the check be accepted with thanks and that the proper communication
of appreciation be forwarded to The Roanoke Valley Tennis Patrons' Association. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Mr. Paul B. Admm~, 2750 Kirkland Drive, N. W., appeared
before Council and presented a communication and a petition signed by 31 residents of Kirkland
Drive, Aspen Street and Brookland Drive, N. W., requesting the installation of a drainage system
in the Fairland Subdivision.
(For full text, see comunication and petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study, report
and recommendation to Council at the earliest possible date. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
The City Manager advised that he intended to recommend to Council at its Financial and
Planning Session on Thursday, September 21, 1978, that a portion of the budget surplus be used
to alleviate some of the storm drainage problems in the City of Roanoke.
CITY GOVERNMENT: Mr. Richard W. Crush, 2532 Berkley Avenue, S. W., appeared before
Council and read a prepared statement expressing his views on what the city government is doing.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the statement be received and filed with appreciation. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: A communication from The Honorable E. W. Ballou, Judge, Twenty-
third Judicial Circuit of Virginia, requesting that compensation for members of the Equalization
Board be increased from $75.00 per day to $100.00 per day, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request and that the communication be
referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
ELECTIONS: A communication from Mr. Andrew H. Thompson, Secretary, Electoral Board,
requesting an appropriation of $1,200.00 for the purchase of certain folding tables, chairs and
chair caddies for use in various precincts, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered an emergency Ordinance which would have granted the request. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Landis.
The City Manager advised that this was an example of the many requests which were
legitimate, but were left unfunded, that one-half of the Electoral Board's request was funded in
the current budget, and the other portion would be coming to Council when it considers the
budget surplus. He asked that Council consider the above request when it considers other legitlmat~
budget needs of various city departments.
Mr. Hubard offered a substitute motion that action on the request of the Electoral Board
be deferred until the Financial and Planning Session of Council on Thursday, September 21, 1978.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
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HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication from Hr. R. R. Henley, Executive Director,
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, advising of an increase in the annual
maximum income limits for low-rent housing projects, effective October 1, 1978, was before
Council.
(For full text, see c~-,--,ulcation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Grove moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: A communication from Mr. Robert F. Testin, Chairman, Solid
Waste Commission, Commonwealth of Virginia, Division of Legislative Services, requesting Council's
opinion on Senate Bill 497 regarding an amendment to the State Code to provide State aid to
localities for solid waste disposal, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard advised that he serves on a co~nittee of the Virginia Municipal League to
seek more equitable allocation of state funds to the localities. He said it is estimated that
this city receives a shortfall in state allocation funds to the local governments of $3.5 - $5
million. Referring to the letter from Mr. Testin, he said we are talking about a relatively
small amount of money. He further said that more important is the principal and expressed serious
reservations about whether the state government has any obligation to help us any more than any
other locality with the handling of solid waste. He stated that this is a local problem and one
that if we were to get a fair allocation of state funds for other things, we could well handle
The Assistant City Manager advised that staff analysis had been done to determine what
the city might receive. He said as the bill was originally drafted, the city would have received
approximately $106,000.00 per year, but as it finally came out, it amounted to about $7,500.00
per year of which the city might get $1,700.00 for the first quarters' payment in 1979.
Mr. Hubard moved that a conmmnication be forwarded to Mr. Testin advising that any
assistance rendered by the State of Virginia will be accepted and greatly appreciated; however,
the City of Roanoke is more interested in equitable allocation of state funds in other areas.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
PERSONNEL: A communication from Mr. Bruce A. Beam tendering his resignation as a
member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission since he has accepted a position of
employment in the Washington, D.C. area, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the communication be received and filed and that the Council's
appreciation be expressed to Mr. Beam for the many hours of service he has donated to the City
of Roanoke and its employees. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting appropriatJ
of $19,571.00 to Educational Consultant, Bureau of Crippled Children, and $829,322.00 to Title
I, P. L. 89-10, of the 1978-79 school year, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24290) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Approt
Ordinance, and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..........................................
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
ZONING: Council at its last regular meeting on Monday, August 14, 1978, having requested
a report from the City Manager, the City Attorney and the City Planning Commission regarding the
matter of conditional zoning, said report to encompass the following: status of consideration
of conditional zoning for the City of Roanoke, enabling Statute, recommendations in respect to
such legislation, and timeframe for adopting such legislation if it is the desire of Council to
do so, the City Manager and the Secretary of the City Planning Commission submitted a joint
report recommending the adoption of conditional zoning, advising that advertisement for amending
the Zoning Ordinance has been completed with a public hearing by the City Planning Commission to
consider the matter set for September 6, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Attorney submitted a written report advising of the status of conditional
zoning, noting that a proposed conditional zoning Ordinance will be considered by a subcommittee
of the Planning Commission on August 24, 1978, and the full Planning Commission will receive the
Ordinance on September 6, 1978, that if Council follows its regular procedures, this Ordinance,
which requires a public hearing, will be considered for the first time at the second meeting in
the month of October which will be October 9, 1978, that should Council desire to adopt the
Ordinance, two readings will be required, and such Ordinance would be effective ten days after
the second reading on October 23.
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(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Secretary of the City Planning Coewission advised the Council that he could not
guarantee the timeframe set out in the City Attorney's report because the Planning Coe~t~sion
may desire additional time in which to study the proposed Ordinance.
Hr. Hubard moved that the report of the City Hanaier and the Secretary of City Planning
be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Hr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
Hr. Hubard moved that the report of the City At.torney be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE-HEALTH DEPARTHEHT: The City Nanager submitted a written report
recommending authorization to execute State-Local Hospitalization Agreements to provide hospitali-
zation and outpatient treatment for indigent citizens for the year beginning July l, 1978, and
ending June 30, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24291) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute State-Local Hospitalization
Plan Agreements with the State Department of Welfare and certain hospitals to provide for in-
patient and out-patient care and treatment for certain indigent citizens at certain rates, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE-HUMAN RESOURCES CO~{ITTEE: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending that the name of the Directorate of Human Services be changed to the Directorate
of Human Resources and that the title of Director be changed to Director of Human Resources.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the report be
referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Hubard noted that the city has a Human Resources Committee that monitors and
evaluates social service progr-m~, especially those that seek funding on an annual basis through
certain allocated funds; and an Advisory Board of Human Services which advises the local welfare
department on all matters submitted for consideration; whereupon, Mr. Hubard moved that the City
Manager be requested to submit a recommendation to Council as to whether or not he feels the
names of the above two committees should be changed in accordance ~rith their duties and responsi-
bilities. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending approval of
Alternate A and its subparts of an attached staff report authorizing Council to give the Chief-
elected official or his representative the right to sign the Delegation Agreement of the Roanoke
Consortium for Manpower Services on behalf of the city for fiscal year 1979 Comprehensive Employment
Training Act (CETA) funding.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recomendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24292) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor or his representative to execute the
Delegation Agreement of the Roanoke Consortium for Manpower Services on behalf of the City for
Fiscal Year 1979 Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) funding, upon certain terms and
conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and M~ayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that the Public
Service Employment Grant, CETA Grant No. 51-7-204-21, Title II, for fiscal year 1978, has been
increased by $65,000.00, and recommending that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the Grant Programs Fund Appro-
priations:
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(#24293) AH ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the Grant Progrsm-
Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of O~dinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Nayor
Taylor ................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................
GRANTS-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with a $740,000.00 Categorical Program Settlement Grant from R. U. D. to close out the Gainsboro,
Downtown East and Kimball Conventional Urban Renewal Projects, recommending that a public hearing
be held by the Council at 7:30 p.m., on Monday, September 11, 1978, in the Council Chamber to
receive citizen participation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Thomas further moved that Council hold a public hearing on Monday, September 11,
1978, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber to receive citizen participation. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
BUSES-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization
to make application to the Virgimia Department of Highways and Transportation to accept certain
administration subsidy grants for Greater Roanoke Transit Company, and to furnish any documents
and other information necessary for processing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
Resolution:
(#24294) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager, for and on behalf of the City of
Roanoke, to make application to the Department of Highways and Transportation of the Commonwealth
of Virginia for a grant of regional transportation special revenues, budget item (Commonwealth
of Virginia) 621-A, in the amount of $50,000 ($25,000 for fiscal year 1978-79, and $25,000 for
fiscal year 1979-80), to defray the administrative expenses of the Greater Roanoke Transit
Company, and to accept from the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation grants in
such amount as may be awarded; and authorizing the City Manager to furnish to the Virginia
Department of Highways and Transportation such documents and other information as may be required
for processing the grant application.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................ ~ .................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
CITY PROPERTY-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with leasing certain property at the Sewage Treatment Plant to the Virginia National
Guard for storage of vehicles, recommending that Ordinance No. 14258 be amended to provide for a
five-year lease with the city having the right to give a six-month termination notice without
penalty during the initial term and further providing that the term will automatically be
extended on a month-to-month basis after the initial five-year term with either party having the
right to terminate the lease upon 30 days written notice during the extended term.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the reco~endation and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24295) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the lease of a 1.56 acre parcel of City land, lying
adjacent to the Sewage Treatment Plant, to the Virginia National Guard upon certain terms and
conditions, and authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a written lease on behalf
of the City.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............. --7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with J. P. Turner and Brothers,
Incorporated, for construction of the Windsor~Edgewood Storm Drain project, to provide for a
time extension of 19 calendar days.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the reco~mendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(~24296) AI~ ORDINANCE approving issuance of Change Order No. 1 to the City's contract
with J. P. Turner and Brothers, Inc., for construction of the Windsor-gdgewood Storm Drain, to
provide for an extension of the contract time for completion of the work; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr, Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
PLANNING: Council having previously received a request of the American Institute of
Architects and the Citizens' Environmental Council, in regard ko the City of Roanoke participating
in a concept called "Regional Urban Design Assistance Team" or "R/UDAT" and a request for a
pledge of $2,000.00 from the city to pay for publishing of the study and transportation, food
and lodging of the team members, and Council having referred the matter to the City Manager for
the purpose of meeting with representatives of the two groups to consider the role, if any, R/UDAT
could assume in the city's planning scheme, the City Manager submitted a written report recommendi~
against participating in the concept which would review all existing and past land use plans
that have been developed for the Roanoke Valley and advising that the Administration will keep
the availability of R/UDAT in mind for future planning problems.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
approval for execution of three indentures granting Appalachian Power Company permission to
erect and maintain electric lines or guy wire anchors across certain city property to provide
service to Patrick Henry High School Vocational-Technical Center, anchors for pole near Fire
Station #9 and anchors and fixtures for the Public Works Service Center.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24297) AN ORDINA_NCE authorizin5 and directing the proper City officials to execute
and deliver deeds of easement to the Appalachian Power Company to erect and maintain electric
lines or guy wires and anchors on three parcels of land owned by the City.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor ..... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that the Airport
Use Agreement with Eastern Airlines which expired on March 31, 1978, be amended to provide for
the following rates retroactive to April 1, 1978:
Air conditioned space in the
Terminal Building
$6.06/sq.ft./yr.
Baggage Claim Space
6.95/sq.ft./yr.
Departure Room Space
7.29/sq.ft./yr.
Activity Fee
0.204/1000 lbs.
for the first
6,610 1000 lb.
units per month
and 0.184/1000
lbs. in excess.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24298) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the City's execution of an agreement
with Eastern Airlines, Inc., providing for the extension of the April 1, 1975, Airport Use
Agreement between the City and the aforesaid Corporation for a new term of April 1, 1978 to
March 31, 1981, and the amendment of certain of the terms of the aforesaid agreement.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor - - 7
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report regarding the
s,"m~r playground program sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation, advising that
impressions gained from a perticularly talented group of seasonal staff, comments from children,
and the Department Manager convince the administration that this was a worthwhile five weeks for
a lot of children.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed with appreciation. The motion
wss seconded by Hr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
SIDEWALK-CURB AND GUTTER: Council having previously referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation a c~unication from Mrs, James Goad, 122 Sycamore Avenue, N.
E., requesting a change in Title 17, Chapter 2, Section l, of the Code of the City of Roanoke,
1956, as amended, which prevents small children from playing on sidewalks, the City Manager
submitted a written report recommending authorization for a change in the City Code permitting
use of roller skates and three wheel, non-motorized play toys on sidewalks for children of age
14 and under.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24299) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordatn Section 4, Hand vehicles; driving on
sidewalks, skating, etc., of Chapter 2, Public Sidewalks in General of Title XVII, Streets,
Sidewalks and Sewers, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to permit persons
fourteen years of age and younger to use sidewalks for certain activities, except bicycling; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Garland expressed reservations about amending the Ordinance because
of their concern for elderly citizens. They referred to the noise problem and property damage.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............... 5.
NAYS: Council members Bowles and Garland ........................................... 2.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending concurrence
to proceed with obtaining proposals to permanently repair the courthouse steps in accordance
with Alternate C which would physically remove each of the 144 granite blocks, remove the deterio-
rated mortar and first 3 - 5 courses of brick, replace the brick and mortar, and replace to
line and grade each of the steps at a cost of $65,000.00, advising that the appearance of the
structure would be preserved and it would be the least expensive alternate that preserves the
steps.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization
to execute "Authorization of Expenditures of State and Federal Aid Funds 1978-79" forms in
connection with grants-in-aid approved by the State Library Board for city libraries, and that
funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance amending and reordaining the 1978-79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24300) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ...........
- 0
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the
grants-in-aid:
(#24301) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to accept certain grants-in-aid
for libraries approved by the State Library Board and to execute the requisite documents to
enable the city to receive such grants-in-aid.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
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372
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
EQUIPHE~F~-SHERIFF: The City Hanager submitted a written report concurring in a report
of the Bid Coumtttee, recommending that the proposal of Hagic City Hotor Corporation for furnishing
three new eight passenger window van trucks, for the total amount of $25,005.00, to be used to
transport prisoners by the City Sheriff, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file inthe City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24302) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of three (3) window van trucks upon
certain terms and conditions; accepting a certain bid made to the city for furnishing and
delivering said equipment; rejecting other bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ~ 7
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a report of the
Bid Committee, recommending that the bid of Mountcastle Ford Tractor Sales, Incorporated, for
supplying two industrial tractors for the total sum of $13,640.00, be accepted, and that surplus
funds remaining from said purchase be used to supplement an appropriation for purchase of a Bean
sprayer.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24303) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of two new industrial mowing tractors
upon certain terms and conditions; accepting a certain bid made to the City for furnishing and
delivering said tractors; rejecting certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...............
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a
report of a committee recommending that the proposal of Alvord, Burdick & Howson for the performanc.
of a water and sewage service rate study, for the sum of $12,000.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24304) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal made to the City for providing
professional services relating to a review, study and analysis of the City's sewer and water
rate structure, upon certain terms and conditions; rejecting other proposals made therefor; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................... ~ ........................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
AUDITS:
July, 1978.
The Director of Finance presented the financial report for the month of
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
STREET NAMES: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the name of Arrow Wood Road, N. W., be changed to Countryside Road, N. W.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Thomas moved that the report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMHITTEES:
WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: Council having previously referred to the Water Resources
Committee, the City Attorney and the City Hanager communications from Vice-Hayor Charles L.
Landis and Mr. William T. Ross suggesting that city water connections be made available where
possible in the newly annexed areas of the city, and such connection fees for these existing
annexed customers who have previously paid connection fees be waived, the Water Resources
Committee, the City Manager and the City Attorney submitted a Joint report advising that upon
the advice and recommendation of the City Attorney, there appears to be no legal prohibition to
Council creating the class of citizens to receive water connection fees without cost should
Council so desire; however, it was the reco~endation of the City Manager and the Director of
Finance that this would not appear to be in the best interest of the citizens of the city
insofar as it would be difficult to determine how many individuals would comprise a class or
what the total eventual cost would be. Mr. Thomas said that Mr. Landis had further inquired as
to whether it would be possible for a citizen in the annexed area to seek to connect to city
water lines and pay fees involved and to receive water thereafter at city rates; whereupon, the
City Attorney and the Administration advised that this would appear to be feasible, possible
and appropriate.
Mr. Thomas said the Committee made no recoz~endation in respect to either of the
requests, but reports the matter to Council for its deliberation and action.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a co~unication from Mr. William T. Ross advising that annexed
citizens should be allowed water service at city rates and without a second connection charge,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Thomas moved that the report of the Water
Resources Committee, the City Manager and the City Attorney be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted, Mr. Landis and Mr. Garland voting no.
Mr. Thomas moved that the co~m~unication from Mr. Ross be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: Council having previously
referred to the Water Resources Committee, the City Attorney and the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation a communication from ten residents of Meadowbrook Road, N. W., tranamitti~
copy of a communication addressed to the Health Department regarding the installation of a
large sewer main parallel to or in the place of, the present sewer main, to relieve sewage
backup in homes of that area during periods of heavy rainfall, the Water Resources Committee,
the City Attorney and the City Manager submitted a joint report recommending that the matter be
tabled and the petitioners be requested to take remedial action by installing backflow prevention
valves.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the report, Mr. Thomas moved that the matter be tabled. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
STADIUM-OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: The Water Resources Committee submitted
a written report in connection with the lease of city facilities to OIC, advising that it
requested the administration to study the issues and alternatives and recommend to Council a
length of time extension, with appropriate conditions, to the lease with OIC for the continued
use of the old Marine Corps facilities.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report recommending that the
present expiration date of September 19, 1978, be extended to a time not to exceed October 1,
1978, and advising that the Building Commissioner will be asked to extend the temporary certificate
of occupancy permit to October 1, 1978, if necessary.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24305) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for an agreement extending the term
of the lease by the City of the former Marine Corps facility site to Opportunities Industrializa-
tion Center (OIC); upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the City Manager's report. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
373,
374
Hr. George B. Franklin, Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center,
appeared before Council and presented a co~mmication advtsin~ that the decision of Council
will allow OIC to adjust to a lack of a concluding decision on their request for the Jefferson
High School Annex area, which now should include the old vocational areas of auto mechanics,
welding, sheet metal/air conditioning and storage located in that area to be found cornering on
6th Street and Luck Avenue and attached to the main school facility by a furnace room. He said
he had hoped that the Administration would have been able to conclude with OIC this request
before they vacated theold Harine Corps facility; however, in the meantime, OIC will begin its
move back to the stadium facility and he requested the followin$ of Council:
1. Replace the garage door at the southern end of the east
stand, destroyed by the flood, within the next week;
2. Upgrading of the asphalt around the east stands, which
should include markings for parking;
Insure that OIC will be provided keys for all gates
and other locked areas of this section whenever the
city workers change the locks;
That OIC be allowed to utilize the second level as
storage area in their flood contingency plan, which
should include minor remodeling, i.e., temporary parti-
tion of certain areas;
5. That the plumbing, including the drainage, be put in top
working condition.
Mr. Franklin further requested that Council consider committing itself to the concept
of providing for training facilities for OIC to the extent feasible and for the purpose of
providing manpower development training and services to its structurally unemployed, underemployed
citizens who are no longer enrolled in its public schools and/or whose enrollment and attendance
does not complement the more structured public school environment.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Mr. Franklin's communication be referred to the City Manager
and the Director of Finance for study, report and recommendation to Council at its Financial
and Planning Session on Thursday, September 21, 1978. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and unanimously adopted.
CITY PROPERTY-LEASES: The Water Resources Committee submitted a written report
recommending that city-owned property located on Rorer Avenue, S. W., Official Tax No. 1112405,
be leased to Frank Meador Buick for the sum of $64.00 per month.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24306) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the lease by the City of the vacant
lot on Rorer Avenue, S. W., identified as Official Tax No. 1112405, to Frank Meador Buick, upon
certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ...... 0.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Mr. Grove, Chairman of a committee appointed for the purpose
of studying bids received for cleaning and painting of various buildings at the Sewage Treatment
Plant, submitted a written report recommending that the low bid of W. J. Blanc, Contractor, in
the amount of $26,029.00, be accepted, and that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance transferring $27,000.00 from Maintenance to Interfund Services under Section
#2003, "Operating Expenses," of the 1978-79 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24307) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Sewage
Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .............. O.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of W. J.
Blanc, Contractor:
(#24308) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid made for cleaning and painting at the City's
sewage treatment plant, authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract
therefor, rejecting a certain other bid made therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hrs.
Bowles and adopted by the followin$ vote: '
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
The City Manaier submitted a written report concurrin$ in the report of the committee.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24271, vacating, discontinuing and closing a
certain portion of Wall Street, S. E., having previously been before the Council for its first
reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24271) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a certain
portion of Wall Street, beginning at the south corner of Lot 95, Ward 5, Map of Roanoke Land &
Improvement Co., known as City Official Tax No. 4010318, which is the south corner of Campbell
Ave. and Wall Street, S. E., and running northerly with Wall St., S. E., a distance of 87.57
ft. with a beginning at the south corner, abovementioned, of 0.22 ft. running to the north rear
corner of Lot 95, Ward 5, to 0.21 ft., upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ...................
.0.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24272 emending and reordaining the City Code to provide in the
City's Zoning Ordinance that art galleries be added as permitted principal uses and structures
within C-i, Office and Institutional Districts, having previously been before the Council for
its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the
body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24272) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 8, C-i, Office and Institutional
Districts, of Chapter 4.1, Zoning, of Title XV, Construction, Alteration and Use of Land,
Buildings and Other Structures, of The Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to
provide in the City's Zoning Ordinance that art galleries be added as permitted principal uses
and structures within C-i, Office and Institutional Districts.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ................ 0.
SUBDIVISIONS: Ordinance No. 24273 amending the City Code so as to reduce the area
within which the City of Roanoke Subdivision Ordinance has extraterritorial effect to that area
reflected on the map entitled, City of Roanoke - Subdivision Jurisdiction, dated October 10,
1977, on file in the Office of the City Clerk, having previously been before the Council for
its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the
body, Mr. Hubard offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24273) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain Section 1, Purpose, and Section 2,
Applicability of regulations, of Chapter 2.1, Land Subdivision Regulations, of Title XVI,
Planning and Subdivisions, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as emended, so as to
reduce the area within which the City of Roanoke Subdivision Ordinance has extraterritorial
effect to that area reflected on the map entitled, City of Roanoke - Subdivision Jurisdiction,
dated October 10, 1977, on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
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376
SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 24284 authorizin~ the sale and conveyance
of the city's former signal shop property, located at 2917 Williamson Road, N. W., Official Tax
No. 3100922, upon certain terse and conditions, having previously been before the Council for
its first readi~, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was asain before the
body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24284) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale and conveyance of the city's former
Signal Shop property, located at 2917 ~illism, on Road, N. ~., Official No. 3100922, upon certain
terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........
SALE OF PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 24287 authorizin8 the conveyance of city property
consisting of the residue of Lots 4 and 5, Block 22, Map of Belmont Land Company, Official Tax
Nos. 4013603 and 4013604, for a consideration of $910.00 to the Roanoke International Church of
the Foursquare Gospel (Evangel Foursquare Church), having previously been before the Council
for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before
the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24287) AN ORDINANCE authorizing conveyance of certain city property consisting of
the residue of Lots 4 and 5, Block 22, Map of Belmont Land Company, for a consideration of
$910.00; upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................... O.
SPECIAL PERMITS-ZONING: Ordinance No. 24289 granting revocable, non-transferable
permission to George Hale, Jr., to pursue the home occupation of repairing televisions and
radios upon premises located at 827 Madison Avenue, N. E., known as Official Tax No. 2120920,
upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been before the Council for its first
reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Landis offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24289) AN ORDINANCE granting revocable, non-transferable permission to George
Hale, Jr., to pursue the home occupation of repairing televisions and radios upon premises
located at 827 Madison Avenue, N. W., known as Official Tax No. 2120920, upon certain terms and
conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: Council member Hubard- -1.
PAY PLAN-CITY EMPLOYEES: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure adopting and providing a new Pay Plan for the employees of the City
of Roanoke, effective October 11, 1978, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Hubard offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24309) AN ORDINANCE to adopt and provide a new Pay Plan for the employees of the
City of Roanoke effective October 11, 1978; emending and modSfying Ordinance No. 24159 to the
extent herein provided; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .......
Council having previously concurred in a report of the City Manager under date of
August 14, 1978, relating to a certain classification plan for employees of the City of Roanoke
submitted by the Personnel and Employment Practices Co--,ission on July 10, 1978, Mr. Hubard
offered the following Resolution:
(#24310) A RESOLUTION generally concurring in the recommendations of the City Manager
relating to a classification plan for employees of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion wm~ seconded by Nra.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Tho~s and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. ?.
NAYS: None ................................................................... -0.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: Council havint previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing the Director of Finance to waive interest or penalties
on certain receivables of the city, he presented same; whereupon, Hrs. Bo~les offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24311) &N ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 8.1, The Director of Finance,
of Title II, Administration, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), es amended, by adding a
new section numbered 6, authorizing the Director of Finance to waive interest or penalties on
certain receivables of the city, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................
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NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
TAXES: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure providing that the tax imposed and levied by the city upon purchasers of utility services
shall be fifteen per cent of the charge made by the seller against the purchaser with respect
to each utility service, to be effective at a date to be recommended by the Director of Finance,
he presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24312) AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 3, Utility service tax, Title VI, Taxation,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by addition of a new section to provide
that the tax imposed and levied by the city upon purchasers of utility services on and after
October 1, 1978, shall be fifteen per cent of the charge made by the seller against the purchaser
with respect to each utility service.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
There was discussion as to whether or not the city would have a balanced budget after
Council adopted the above Ordinance; whereupon, Mr. Hubard stated that the Ordinance would not
become effective until October 1, 1978, and suggested that the Council should have a definitive
report from the Adm~nistration dealing with the matter prior to that time.
The Director of Finance advised that the City Charter states that in no event shall
the expenditures recom~ended by the City Manager in a budget exceed the receipts estimated.
He said every week the city has an unbalanced budget because he receives receipts that were not
accounted for in the budget and that information is made available to Council in the financial
statement each month. He interpreted the Charter as saying that the City Manager cannot recommend
a budget where the expenditures exceed estimated revenues unless he finds additional money,
normally i.e., a tax increase. Mr. Schlanger assured Council that the city is presently in the
position where it has more revenues than expenditures, and it has a balanced budget.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................... , .................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE: Mr. Hubard offered a Resolution designating Mayor Noel C.
Taylor as the voting delegate for and on behalf of the City of Roanoke to the Annual Meeting of
the Virginia Municipal League and designating Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bowles as an alternate voting
delegate to act in the absence of the voting delegate:
(#24313) A RESOLUTION designating a voting delegate for and on behalf of the City of
Roanoke to the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Municipal League and an alternate voting delegate
to act in the absence of the voting delegate.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....
NAYS: None ..........................................................................
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: The Mayor presented a co~nunication recommending that the Financial and
Planning Session scheduled for September 18, 1978, be postponed until Thursday, September 21,
1978, at 2:00 p.m., in the Civil Defense Room, in view of the fact that five members of the
Council would be attending the Virginia Municipal League Convention on September 17 - 19,
1978, in Norfolk, Virginia.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Garland moved that Council concur in the Mayor's reco~mndation and that the
matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Huberd and unanimously adopted.
PERSONNEL: The Hayor called to the attention of Council that there was a vacancy on
the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission created by the resignation of Hr. Bruce A.
Beam for a term endin~ June 30, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Hr. William F. Hawkins.
There bein~ no further nominations, Mr. Hawkins was elected as a member of the Personnel
and Employment Practices Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Bruce A. Beam ending June 30,
1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. HAWKINS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas, and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................... 7.
SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA HEALTH PLANNIN~ COUNCIL: The Hayor noted that the term of
Linda F. Steele as a member of the Roanoke Area Health Council would expire on August 31, 1978,
and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the n-me of Ms. Linda F. Steele.
There being no further nominations, Ms. Steele was reelected as a member of the
Roanoke Area Health Council for a term of three years ending August 31, 1981, by the following
vote:
FOR MS. STEELE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............................................................. 7.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the four
year terms of Mrs. Hallie B. Albergotti and Mr. S. Lewis Lionberger as Commissioners of the City
of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority would expire on August 31, 1978, and called for
nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the names of Mrs. Hallie B. Albergotti and Mr. S.
Lewis Lionberger.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Albergotti and Mr. Lionberger were reelected
as Commissioners of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for terms of four
years each ending August 31, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. ALBERGOTTI AND MR. LIONBERGER: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove,
Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........................... 7.
AIRPORT: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Sidney A. Weinstein had qualified as a
member of the Airport Advisory Commission for a term of two years ending June 30, 1980.
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
NURSING HOME-BURl{ELL M~giORIAL HOSPITAL: Mr. Bernard Goodman, Administrator, Burrell
Memorial Hospital, appeared before Council and presented a proposal for a Joint study on the
feasibility of providing appropriate intermediate nursing care to the residents of the City of
Roanoke, advising that Burrell presently operates an underutilized hospital that is structu-
rally sound and centrally located with excellent interstate access, that the historically poor
utilization has prompted the hospital to initiate plans to convert its resources to the provision
of health services which are presently in high demand in the Roanoke Valley area; hence, Burrell
is planning to convert some of its facility and services to a 90 - 120 bed Extended Care Facility.
Mr. Goodman noted that the City of Roanoke presently operates a City Nursing Home which enjoys
a fine reputation for high quality care and excellent operations, that since the City's present
services and Burrell's proposed services are very similar, it is felt that many benefits could
accrue if a cooperative approach to the provisions of those services were explored; therefore,
Burrell requests the opportunity to jointly conduct a study with the City Administration of
potential benefits to be derived from the provision of extended care services in a cooperative
manner and report the findings of same to City Council.
(For full text, see proposal on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the proposal be referred to the City Manager for the purpose of
conducting a joint study with representatives of Burrell Memorial Hospital and report their
findings to the Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted. (Mr. Garland abstained
from voting.)
AUDIT COMMITTEE: Mr. Hubard advised that the Audit Committee meeting which was
scheduled for Wednesday, August 30, 1978, at 1:00 p.m., and the GRTC Audit Committee meeting
which was to immediately follow that meeting had been cancelled and would be rescheduled for
sometime during the month of September.
COUNCIL: Mrs. Bowles advised that on Saturday, August 26, 1978, it was her privilege
to present a Key to the City to an exchange student from Japan, Miss Hisako Dio. She said Miss
Dio was in Roanoke under a program sponsored by the Lions Club, and she asked that the Lions
International Banner be presented to the Mayor with goodwill wishes to all the citizens of Roanoke.
The Mayor expressed appreciation for the gift and thanked Mrs. Bowles for attending
the event on his behalf.
PLANNIHG-DOWNTOW~ ROANOKE: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that
Council approved the e~ployment of ~ore, Grower & ~rper on ~g~t li~ 1978~ to perfo~ the
Do~t~ Revitalization Study, that the proposed contract provides for two c~ittees or groups
to be appointed by the client (city) as foll~s:
1. A steering ccmmittee of approximately 12 persons to act as the City representative
and being tasked with any decision within five working days.
2. A citizens' workshop of no more than 40 persons representative of the community
of Roanoke to participate with the consultant in a series of five design seminars.
Mr. Ewert noted that the co~itteea should be established now to permit the study to
proceed without penalty to the city and recommended that Council appoint the following persons
to the steering committee for the Do~rato~n Revitalization Study: James B. Gurley, George B.
Cartledge, Sr., Warner N. Dalhouse, John P. ¥ish~rlck, Anne B. Ham~ersley, John W. Hancock, Jr.,
Sig~und E. Davidson, William C. itott, Jr., Nicholas i. Taubman, SonJa B. Showalter, L. H.
blat, and Michael M. Waldvogel. He further recommended that the city delegate to the steering
committee the task of appointing membership to the citizens' workshop.
In further reference to the steering com~ittee, the City Manager noted that the
following persons should be considered ex officio members: R. B. Ewert, J. Wayne Poucher, Jack
D. Smith, Russell R. Henley and S. Lewis Lionberger.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in 'the recommendation and that the report be
referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
COUNCIL: The City Manager requested that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss
a personnel matter.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
At 4:40 p.m., the Mayor declared a brief recess.
At 4:55 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all members of
Council present.
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution establishing a Steering Committee for the
Downtown Revitalization Study, designating the members of such Co,--!ttee, and authorizing the
Steering Com~ittee to designate forty citizens to constitute a Citizens' Workshop:
(#24314) A RESOLUTION establishing a Steering Committee for the Downtown Revitalization
Study, designating the members of such Committee, and authorizing the Steering Committee to
designate forty citizens to constitute a Citizens' Workshop.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor - 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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CO~ICIL, R~GULAR MEETING,
Tuesday, September 5, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Tuesday, September 5, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Vice-Mayor Charles L. Landis presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y, Grove,
William S. Hubard, Hampton W. Thomas and Vice-Mayor Charles L. Landis ...................... 6.
ABSENT: Mayor Noel C. Taylor .................................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam N. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend David N. Smith,
Pastor, Raleigh Court United Methodist Church.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, August 14, 1978;
and the regular meeting held on Monday, August 28, 1978, having been furnished each member of
Council, on motion of Mrs, Bowles, seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted, the reading thereof was
dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ZONING: A petition signed by 59 residents proposing that a moratorium be placed on all
rezontng of property bordering Route 419 from its intersection with Grandin Road Extension to its
intersection with Keagy Road, S. W., was before Council.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the petition be referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation to Council after having received input from the City Attorney
and the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A communication from Miss Emily Barksdale, 3309 Pasley Avenue,
S. W., in regard to Elmwood Park, urging that a study be made of what other cities in Virginia
and neighboring states are doing to preserve their "green downtown spaces", was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the co~unication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication from Mr. S. Lewis Lionberger, Chairman, City
of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, requesting approval of a Comprehensive Plan
covering 16 dwelling units of Section 8 New Construction for low and moderate income citizens in
the Gainsboro Neighborhood Development Project, was before Council.
(For full text, see con~nunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study, report and
recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
COMPLAINTS-REHABILITATION CENTERS: Council at its meeting on Monday, May 8, 1978,
having referred to the City Manager for investigation and report a statement from Mr. Donald A.
Miller and a petition signed by 90 residents and homeowners of old southwest Roanoke requesting
that the lease of the Co~nunlty Youth Nome located at 1314 Second Street, S. W., be non-renewable
due to the fact that the occupants of the facility are a public nuisance to local residents, the
City Manager submitted a written report advising that after detailed study of the matter, it has
been concluded that the Nome operatea within applicable law. Ne noted that a principle ingredient
for its success, i.e., citizen support and involvement, is absent. Mr. Ewert stated that Commonweal
authorities should be formally advised of the situation and requested to either relocate the
facility by February 1979 or secure citizen approval.
In relation to the concern of the citizens, the City Manager said the time has come to
examine development patterns in old southwest, specifically, if the area is to be primarily
residential, whereby a concentration of halfway houses would not be compatible with the area. Ne
said if it is to become mostly commercial, perhaps several such homes would not be detrimental.
He noted that the area will be taken under study and the issues will be examined for later report
and recommendation to Council.
In closing, Mr. Ewert recommended that Council adopt a Resolution addressed to
authorities expressing the city's concern, and that further action be held until a response is
received.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Donald A. N~Lller, 1319 Haple Avenue, S. W., appeared before Cocci1 and read a
prepared statement asking if the city administration could base an opinion on an about 80 per
cent report, vhich has a 15 month void in the number of calls to the Co~unity Youth Home, that
is, no calla reported with local petitioners holding subpoenas and other documented data which falls[[
within the timeframe of July 22, 1976, to October 14, 1977. He said the old southwest petitioners
have offered information and documentation about incidents that fall within this 15 month period,
but their words and documentation seem to be in vain and fall on deaf ears. He noted in the
last five months that Council has been waiting for the report, property o~mers and taxpayers of
the i-~ediate neighborhood have continued to suffer the plight of public nuisance from the Comnunity]
Youth Home residents: i.e., grand larceny auto, indecent exploeure, armed and dangerous, obscene
gestures, etc.
In closing, Mr. Miller said the taxpayers, property owners, and citizens of old southwest
in the immediate neighborhood of the Community Youth Home, feel and demand that they should not
be mice in an experiment to find out what works and what does not work for the Department of
Corrections.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Colonel William A. Martin, 1316 Second Street, S. W., appeared before Council and
complained about the conduct of residents of Co~unity Youth Home, advising that residents of
the area are afraid to enter and leave their own homes.
Mrs. Frances Fulghum, owner of property at 1308 Second Street, S. W., appeared before
Council and stated that she and her husband had to move from their home of 18 years because of
the concentration of halfway houses in the area. She stated that since they have been unable to
sell their property, they have remodeled it into apartments and advised of the constant loss of
tenants because of the conduct of residents of Community Youth Home.
Dr. Robert C. Crawford, 1224 Franklin Road, S. W., appeared before Council and read a
prepared statement advising that four years and seven months of living in the immediate vicinity
of the Community Youth Home has led to the conclusion that the Home has been allowed to operate
outside the realm of applicable law.
Dr. Crawford said the City Manager's letter to Council completely ignored the Zoning
Ordinance -- Section 8 -- C-i, Office and Institutional Districts, which states that no permit of
occupancy can be issued to any organization which does not maintain the residential character of
any C-1 area. In addition, he said the City Manager's report ignored the City Charter, Section
2(16), regarding "public nuisances", which states that the city has the power to define, prohibit,
abate, suppress and prevent all things detrimental to the health, morals, comfort, safety, con-
venience and welfare of the inhabitants of the city.
Dr. Crawford further stated that the specific topic of the May 20, 1978 petition from
46 property owners, taxpayers, and residents in the immediate vicinity was a four year, four
month study of the unlawful behavior of the residents of Co,unity Youth Home, and as a result of
this prolonged unlawful behavior, these 46 old southwest petitioners requested that the Home be
declared a "public nuisance" and that the lease not be renewed in February, 1979. He said now,
instead of addressing himself to the specific topic, the Community Youth Home, the City Manager
chose to examine the possible future development patterns of old southwest.
Dr. Crawford further stated that it deserved mention that the City Manager, for some
reason, took five months to reply to the Council's two requests and he questioned the inexcusable
and dangerous delay regarding this matter.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In respect to the City Charter provision concerning Council's power to determine a
public nuisance, the City Attorney advised that the Charter authorizes the city to provide for the
abatement of nuisances which simply means that Council can adopt Ordinances which are general in
nature but not addressing any specific or particular facility, making it a crime to maintain a
public nuisance. He noted that the Council many years ago took the authority that was given to
us by the General Assembly and adopted a nuisance Ordinance and with this any citizen may take a
matter to a Magistrate and obtain a warrant, but there is no authority anywhere for the City
Council, the City Manager or anyone in the administration to declare anything to be a public
nuisance.
The City Attorney called attention to Title 23, Chapter 6, Section 23 of the City Code
wherein there is provision that any person who shall cause or permit the existence of any public
nuisance shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than $2 nor more than $10. He said this is a
criminal matter to be prosecuted by the Commonwealth's Attorney and to be pursued based on warrants
procured by citizens who are concerned that there is a nuisance. He noted that the matter would
go to a Magistrate and receive a warrant and the case would be tried in the General District Court.
Mr. Dibling called attention to another nuisance procedure process which is found in Title 48 of the
Code of Virginia and provides that if five or more citizens have a complaint about a public or
commercial nuisance they can submit a petition to a Circuit Court and the Court will impanel a
special grand jury to investigate the matter.
The City Manager advised that the administration has come up with an approach which it
feels will solve the problem. He said the Resolution is very specific, that he does not support
the Home and does not support it for a number of reasons and he is going to the State and asking
them to give the city some information which the city believes will ultimately cause the Home to
be removed from the neighborhood. He expressed concern that the Home at the present time does not
house children from the City of Roanoke, and that two-thirds of the children on average over the
year are from outside the city. Mr. Ewert said he does not agree with the property Owner's
solution, but does agree with their analysis of the problem and advised that the city is trying
to pursue the problem to bring about the same result property owners are seeking.
After considerable discussion of the matter, Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
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(~24315) A KESOLUTION requesting that the State Department of Corrections advise as
to the purpose of Co~nity Youth Home, a State facility, and that the facility be removed
unless it is a co~unity corrections effort end citizen approve1 of the facility is obtained.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis .... 6.
NAYS: None ............. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-POLICE DEPARTHENT: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~endir
authorization to execute the appropriate forms for acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No. 78-
A4460, PoliceHanagement Information System, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the Grant Programs Fund Appropriations:
(#24316) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the Grant Programs
Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ..........................................................................
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution authorizing acceptance, execution and
filing of the grant:
(#24317) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance, execution, and filing of the
"Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with the Division of Justice and Crime Prevention
for an action grant of Federal funds to provide a computerized police management information
system for the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis .... 6
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT: The City Manager
submitted a written report recommending authorization to execute the appropriate forms of
acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No. 77-A4562J, Crisis Intervention/Runaway House, Juvenile
and Domestic Relations District Court, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance amending and reordaiuing certain sections of the Grant Programs Fund Appropriations:
(#24318) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the Grant Programs
Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowlea, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis .... 6
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance, execution
and filing of the grant:
(#24319) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance, execution, and filing of the
"Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with the Division of Justice and Crime Prevention
for an action grant of Federal funds for funding of a Crisis Intervention/Runaway House for
the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts of the 23rd Judicial District.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Hayor Landis .... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................... O.
(Hayor Taylor was absent.)
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recom~ending approval of a
request of Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated, for a modification of their Airport Use Agreement
to add 500.45 square feet of office space at $7.35 per square foot per year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
Resolution:
(#24320) A RESOLUTION approving a modification of the Airport Use Agreement dated
April 1, 1978, with Piedmont Aviation, Inc., as it relates to the lease of certain air-conditioned
office space in the Terminal Building at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that award
of special leave be terminated effective July 1, 1978, and that special leave accrued as of
that date be reduced and eventually eliminated by: (a) use as regular vacation or sick
leave, or (if not so used); (b) retained and paid to the employee upon termination or credited
for length of service upon retirement and paid upon retirement.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24321) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Sec. 12. Vacations, sick leave and
military leave, of Chapter 3. Officers and Employees Generally, of Title II. Administration,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding a new subsection to be numbered
(b:l) providing for the abolishment of the privilege of converting unused sick leave into
special leave from and after July 1, 1978; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
REPORTS OF CO~ITTEES:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mr. Grove, Chairman of a committee appointed to study bids
received for resurfacing of tennis courts at Crystal Springs Reservoir, submitted a written
report of the committee recommending that the bid of Eggleston and McNeil, Incorporated, in
the amount of $14,864.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24322) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid made for resurfacing tennis courts at the
Crystal Springs Reservoir, authorizing the proper city officials to execute the requisite
contract therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ........... 5.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.) (Mayor Taylor was absent.)
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk presented a list of pending items from July 19, 1976,
through August 28, 1978.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Garland and adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
CITY PROPERTY-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Ordinance No. 24295 authorizing the lease
of a 1.56 acre parcel of land, lying adjacent to the Sewage Treatment Plant, to the Virginia
National Guard, upon certain terms and conditions, for a nominal consideration of $1.00 per
year, and for a term of five years, with the city having the right to terminate such lease
upon six-month notice, such lease to continue on a month-to-month basis after the initial five
year term with either party having the right to terminate upon a written notice of 30 days,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#24295) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the lease of a 1.56 acre parcel of City land,
lying adjacent to the Sewage Treatment Plant, to the Virginia National Guard upon certain
terms and conditions, and authorizing and directing the City Manager to execute a written
lease on behalf of the City.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ........... 5.
NAYS: None .........
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.) (Mayor Taylor was absent.)
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY: Ordinance No. 24297 authorizing and directing the proper
city officials to execute and deliver deeds of easement to the Appalachian Power Company to
erect and maintain electric lines to transmit electric power to Patrick Henry High School
Vocational-Technical Center through land owned by the City of Roanoke; guy wires and anchors
for a pole near Fire Station No. 9; and anchors, guy wires and fixtures at the Public Works
Service Center, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and
adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24297) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper city officials to execute
and deliver deeds of easement to the Appalachian Power Company to erect and maintain electric
lines or guy wires and anchors on three parcels of land owned by the City.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 24298 authorizing and directing the city's execution of an
agreement with Eastern Air Lines, Incorporated, providing for the extension of the April 1,
1975, Airport Use Agreement between the City and Eastern Air Lines for a new term of April 1,
1978, to March 31, 1981, and the amendment of certain of the terms of the aforesaid agreement,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Garland offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#24298) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the City's execution of an agreement
with Eastern Air Lines, Inc., providing for the extension of the April 1, 1975, Airport Use
Agreement between the City and the aforesaid Corporation for a new term of April 1, 1978, to
March 31, 1981, and the amendment of certain of the terms of the aforesaid agreement.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
CITY PROPERTY-OPPORTUNITIB9 INDUSTRIALIZATION CEI~TER: Ordinance No. 24305 authorizing
and providing for an agreement extending the term of the leese by the City of the former Marine
Corps facility site to Opportunities Industrialization Center until October 1, 1978, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading
and laid over, was again before the body, Hr. Thomas offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(~24305) AN ORDIRANCE authorizing and providing for an agreement extending the term
of the lease by the City of the former Marine Corps facility site to Opportunities Industrialization
Center (OIC); upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Rubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ...... 6,
NAYS: None ....................................
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
CITY PROPERTY-LEASES: Ordinance No. 24306 atithorizing and providing for the lease
by the city of the vacant lot on Rorer Avenue, S. W., Official Tax No. 1112405, to Frank
Heador Buick, upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been before the Council for
its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the
body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24306) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the lease by the City of the
vacant lot on Rorer Avenue, S. W., identified as Official Tax No. 1112405, to Frank Meador
Buick, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Mubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ..... ~ .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
TAXES: Ordinance No. 24312 emending the City Code by the addition of a new section
to provide that the tax imposed and levied by the city upon purchasers of utility services on
and after October 1, 1978, shall be fifteen per cent of the charge made by the seller against
the purchaser with respect to each utility service, having previously been before the Council
for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before
the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24312) AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 3, Utility service tax, Title VI, Taxation,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by the addition of a new section to
provide that the tax imposed and levied by the City upon purchasers of utility services on and
after October 1, 1978, shall be fifteen per cent of the charge made by the seller against the
purchaser with respect to each utility service.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
TAXES: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure establishing new rates for all real estate and improvements thereon not exempt from
taxation and all real estate and tangible personal property of public service corporations,
effective January 1, 1979, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24323) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 1, Rate of tax on realty and
personalty, of Chapter 1, Current Taxes, Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke
(1956), as amended; establishing new tax rates for all real estate and improvements thereon
not exempt from taxation and all real estate and tangible personal property of public service
corporations; providing the time at and after which the aforesaid tax rates shall be effective;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ...... 6
NAYS: None ............................................................................
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
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PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure changing the name of the Directorate of Human Services to the Directorate
of Human Resources end that the title of Director be changed to Director of H,,mn Resources,
he presented same; whereupon, Hrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24324) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordein Title X.1, N-~n Services, of the Code
of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, as new Title X.2, Human Resources, by providing for
a Directorate of Human Resources as an administrative element of the City; defining the functions
which said Directorate is to a~mtuiscer; providing for £he appointment of the Director of such
Directorate and defining his duties and responsibilities; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis .....
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
ASSESSOR-CIRCUIT COURT: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure establishing the per diem rate at $100.00 for compensation of the
members of the Equalization Board of the City of Roanoke, he presented same; whereupon, Mr.
Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24325) AN ORDINANCE establishing the per diem rate of compensation for the members
of the Equalization Board of the City of Roanoke; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
STREET NAMES: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure changing the name of Arrow Wood Road, N. W., to Countryside Road, N. W., he
presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its
first reading:
(#24326) AN ORDINANCE changing the name of a certain street within the corporate
limits of the City of Roanoke from Arrow Wood Road, N. W., to Countryside Road, N. W.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6
NAYS: None .......... ~ ............................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure changing the date of the regular Financial and Planning Session of the Council
from September 18, 1978, to September 21, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#24327) A RESOLUTION changing the date of the regular Financial and Planning
Session of the Council of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 3:10 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Vice-Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR HNETING,
Monday, September 11, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber, in
the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, September 11, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor
Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .............. 7.
ABSENT: None ......................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The Mayor advised that at the Miss America Pageant held on
Saturday, September 9, 1978, the contestant from Galax, Virginia, Miss Kylene Barker, was named
the new Miss America for 1979 and that the City of Roanoke is particularly proud because Roanoke
City is the host city for the Miss Virginia Pageant; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following
Resolution recognizing the achievement of Miss Barker:
(#24328) A RESOLUTION recognizing the achievement of KYLENE BARKER, Miss America.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 138.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Tuesday, September 5,
1978, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were
approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
GRANTS-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Council having previously set a public hearing for
Monday, September 11, 1978, relative to accepting a Categorical Program Settlement Grant in the
amount of $740,000.00 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to settle financially
and close out the Gainsboro, Downtown East and Kimball Conventional Urban Renewal Projects, the
matter was before the body.
The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that Council adopt the appropriat
measures to authorize acceptance of the grant:
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Mayor inquired if there were citizens present who would like to addresm the Council
and there being none, Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the Grant Programs Fund:
(#24329) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the Grant Programs
Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 138.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the financial settlement
of Gainsboro, Downtown East and Kimball Urban Renewal Projects:
(#24330) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the financial settlement of the A-6 (Gainsboro), R-
42 (Downtown East) and R-46 (Kimball) urban renewal projects; authorizing and providing for the
acceptance of a $740,000 Categorical Program Settlement Grant from the Department of Housing and
Urban Development (H.U.D.) in order to effect a closeout of the aforesaid projects; and authorizing
the City Manager to execute the required project closeout agreements; upon certain terms and
conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 139.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council ~e~ber8 Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Tho~8 and Hayor
Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
PETITIONS AND COI~ONICATIO~S:
CEESAPEAICE AND POTO~L~C TELEPHONE CONPANY: A communication from Mr. Georie E. Franklin,
Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, requesting that Council take a
position in regard to the application of the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Company to provide
message rate services, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Attorney submitted a written report advising that he has
written to the Office of the Attorney General inquiring as to the position of the Attorney
General on the proposed rate increase and plans of the Attorney General to oppose the proposal.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Eubard moved that Council authorize the City
Attorney to intervene on behalf of the City of Roanoke if he deems such action appropriate.
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
CITY MARKET: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting approval for the
implementation of certain revised rates for s~all and curb rental at the City Market, advising
that this adjustment is needed to reinstate the City Market operation on a break-even basis in
regard to operations and maintenance expenses, said new rates to be effective January 1, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24331) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 3. Rental charges for use of
market building, of Chapter 2, Title IX. Public Markets, of the Coda of the City of Roanoke
(1956), as amended; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 139.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None - O.
(Mrs. Bowles abstained from voting because she is a tenant at the City Market.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution fixing and establishing rental charges:
(#24332) A RESOLUTION fixing and establishing rates and charges for the rental of
stalls and storerooms in the City Market Building and for the rental of curb spaces on the
streets in the city market area, and providing an effective date for such rates and charges.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 140.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
(Mrs. Bowles abstained from voting for the reason above stated.)
COMMITTEES-CITY MANAGER-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-FLOODS-HURRICANES-REFUSE COLLECTION:
The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that the Director of Utilities and
Operations be appoioted to the Mayor's Flood Plain Committee in lieu of the Assistant City
Manager; that the Director of Public Works be appointed to the Roanoke Transportation Museum,
Incorporated, in lieu of the Assistant City Manager; and that the Director of Utilities and
Operations be appointed to the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management Board in lieu of
the Assistant City Manager.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#24333) A RESOLUTION removing the Assistant City Manager from certain boards and
committees appointed by the Council and appointing certain directors to serve on such boards
and committees.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 141.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES:' Council m~bers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
CITY PROPERTY: The City Hanager submitted a ~r~ltten report advising of the results
of the annual sale of surplus property conducted by public auction on August 26, 1978, notins
total receipts in the amount of $39,038.51.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk*s Office,)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted,
REPORTS OF C0I~IITTEES:
FIRE DEPARTMENT-CITY EHPLOYEES: The Personnel and Employment Practices Commission
submitted a written report recom~ending that the current policy and practice of not compensating
firefighters for holidays be reviewed on a non-budgetary basis, using the existing platoon
structure and scheduliag changes to provide compensation time.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be referred to the City Manager for study, report
and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREET NAMES-PLANNING: Ordinance No. 24326 changing the name of a certain street
within the corporate limits of the City of Roanoke from Arrow Wood Road, N. W., to Countryside
Road, N. W., having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted
on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Garland offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24326) AN ORDINANCE changing the name of a certain street within the corporate
limits of the City of Roanoke from Arrow Wood Road, N. W., to Countryside Road, N. W.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 137.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITY ATTORNEY-CITY CLERK-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-MUNICIPAL AUDITOR: The Mayor called to
the attention of Council that the two year terms of Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., as City Attorney;
Mrs. Mary F. Parker as City Clerk; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger as Director of Finance and Mr. William
L. Brogan as Municipal Auditor will expire on September 30, 1978, and called for nominations to
fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Mr. Wilburn C. Dihling, Jr., as City
Attorney; Mrs. Mary F. Parker as City Clerk; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger as Director of Finance; and
Mr. William L. Brogan as Municipal Auditor.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Dibling, Mrs. Parker, Mr. Schlanger and Mr.
Brogan were reelected as City Attorney, City Clerk, Director of Finance and Municipal Auditor,
respectively, for terms of two years each beginning October 1, 1978, and ending September 30,
1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. DIBLING, MRS. PARKER, MR. SCHLANGER AND MR. BROGAN: Council members Bowles,
Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....................................... 7.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The Mayor advised that there is a vacancy on the Housing and
Hygiene Board created by the resignation of Mr. Earl B. Pullen for a term of two years ending
January 31, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of Mr. Stanley G. Breakell.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Breakell was elected as a member of the
Housing and Hygiene Board for a term of two years ending January 31, 1980, by the following
vote:
FOR MR. BREAKELL: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................... 7.
BUILDINGS: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the term of Mr. Lynn D.
Avis as a member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, will expire on September
30, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Mr. Lynn D. Avis.
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There being no further nominations, Hr. Avis was reelected as a me~ber of the Board
of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, for a term of five years ending September 30, 1983,
by the follo~ing vote:
FORM R. AVIS: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Hayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: The Hayor called to the attention of Council that the one year
terms of Mrs. Genevieve G. Dickinson, Hr. La~rence H. Hamlar and Hr. Lacy L. Edvards as ~nnbers
of the Roanoke Civic Center Comission will expire on September 30, 1978, that Hr. Edwards has
declined to serve another term, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Hr. Bubard placed in nomination the names of Hrs. Genevieve G. Dickinson and Hr.
Lawrence H. Hamlar.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Dickinson and Hr. Hamlar were reelected as
members of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for terms of one year each commencing October 1,
1978, and ending September 30, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. DICKINSON AND MR. HAMLAR: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard,
Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................ 7.
Mr. Grove moved that action on the vacancies on the Advisory and Appeal Board, Air
Pollution Control, Roanoke City Arts Commission, Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention and
Social Development, and Co--unity Relations Co-~tttee be deferred until the regular meeting of
Council on October 2, 1978. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor requested that Mr. Grove be responsible for finding a replacement for Mr.
Edwards on the Roanoke Civic Center Commission.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Clerk reported that Mr. S. Lewis Lionberger has
qualified as a Commissioner of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a
term of four years ending August 31, 1982.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
BUDGET-GRANTS-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT: The Director of Finance
submitted a written report of the City Manager advising that pursuant to a request made by
Governor John N. Dalton, the United States Department of Labor is authorizing the voluntary
transfer of $174,257.00 in Title VI funds from the Balance of State, Virginia, to the Roanoke
Consortium for Manpower Services, and that these funds will provide long term Unemployed,
Unemployment Insurance Exhaustees, and Underemployed residents of the Fifth Planning District
with transitional employment in jobs providing needed public services. He recommended that
Council appropriate $174,257.00 to Grant Account No. A35782300000, CETA Administration.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24334) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the Grant Progrmm=
Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 141.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
COUNCIL: Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss two
matters of potential litigation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
COUNCIL: Mr. Richard W. Crush, 2532 Berkley Avenue, S.W., appeared before Council in
regard to the no smoking signs which are in the Council Chamber. He said he did not feel that
Council should dictate to comittee members or citizens whether or not they should smoke in the
Council Chamber.
Mr. Garland moved that the statement be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
INVITATIONS: Mr. Robert N. Richert, President, Old Southwest Neighborhood Alliance,
appeared before Council and invited the Mayor and members of Council to attend the annual
"Fling in Highland Park" which will be held on Saturday, September 16, 1978, from 11:00 a.m.,
until 7:00 p.m.
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CO~LAINTS: Mr. Edwin L. Lonsbrake, 4923 Woodmar Drive, S. W., appeared before
Council and presented a petition st~ned by four residents of Woodmar Drive, S. W., relative to
certain conditions at the Southwest Plaza, as they relate to the incinerator, compressors or
blowers on top of the stores, and broken glass and debris in back of the Plaza.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Hubard moved that the petition be referred to the City Hanager for investigation
and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
COMPLAINTS: Hr. Edwin L. Longbrake, 4923 Wood. ar Drive, S. W., appeared before
Council and presented a petition signed by 22 city residents relative to the condition of a
vacant lot on Route 419 between the Southwest Plaza and Woodmar Drive, S. W.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investigation
and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
ZONING-PLANNING: Mr. Edwin L. Longbrake, 4923 Woodmar Drive, S. W., appeared before
Council and presented a petition signed by 93 residents of Roanoke City along Route 419, supporting
a joint study by the City of Roanoke, City of Salem and Roanoke County of the development of
the 419 area to create an orderly blending of business and residential property with an emphasis
on enhancement of each.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager and the City
Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
OIC-DOWNTOW~ ROANOKE: Mr. George E. Franklin, Executive Director, Opportunities
Industrialization Center, appeared before Council in regard to the need for establishment of a
comprehensive human revitalization plan for the citizens of the City of Roanoke which should
be simultaneous with the industrial revitalization plan for downtown Roanoke.
With the comment that the City Manager will be reporting to Council in the future on
this area of concern, Mr. Hubard moved that Hr. Franklin's remarks be received and filed with
appreciation. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: Mr. Thomas called attention to the traffic situation at Grandview Avenue
and Hershberger Road, N. W., and inquired of the City Manager if something could be done to
synchronize the traffic light at that intersection; whereupon, Mr. Thomas moved that the matter
be referred to the City Manager for investigation and report to Council at such time as he sees
fit. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Mrs. Gladys J. Stovers, 1326 Rugby Boulevard, N. W., appeared
before Council relative to the Categorical Program Settlement Grant to settle and close out the
Gafnsboro, Downtown East and Kimball Urban Renewal areas on which the Council had held a public
hearing earlier in the meeting, and inquired as to whether or not the Deanwood Project will be
included in the Program.
The City Manager advised that he would confer with the Executive Director of the City
of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority and advise Mrs. Stovers of the status of her
property.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR HEETING,
Monday, September 25, 1978.
The Council of the City o£ Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Hunicipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, September 25, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, vithNayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................................ 6.
ABSENT: Council member William S. Hubard ..........................................
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Ronald G. Brown,
Director, Campus Ministries, Baptist Student Union.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, September 11,
1978, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
STADIUM: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for remodeling the east side
stands at Victory Stadium, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m.,
Monday, September 25, 1978, and to be opened before the Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date, the
Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no representative
present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of
the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Hodges Lumber Corporation -
Southwest Construction, Incorporated -
W. J. Blanc, General Contractor -
Thor, Incorporated -
$10,900.00
11,240.00
13,887.00
13,950.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and
adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and W. A.
Hewitt as members of the committee.
CITY EMPLOYEES-LABORUNIONS: A communication from Mr. C. W. Mayo transmitting the
request of Old Dominion Lodge No. 1 that from this date forward their organization be heard by
members of Council through a designated spokesman, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, Mr. W. D. Jobe was present to formally present the request to
Council.
Prior to permitting Mr. Jobe to address Council, the Mayor inquired of the City Attorney
if it would be appropriate to recognize Mr. Jobe in his capacity representing the Fraternal Order
of Police; whereupon, the City Attorney advised it was his opinion that Council would be without
authority to grant recognition to any official or person designated by the Fraternal Order of Police
to speak on behalf of all members of that organization. He noted, however, that Mr. Jobe or any
other city employee may address Council as an individual and Mr. Jobe has that right today.
In further explanation, the City Attorney advised that Council previously addressed
itself to the issue by adopting Resolution No. 23598 which provides as follows:
"1. Council grants official recognition to no employee
labor organization nor does Council recognize any person
or organization as representative of all the employees in
any employee unit.
2. Persons desiring to be heard on behalf of others at
Council meetings must be placed on the official agenda
prepared by the Clerk. The portion of the Council's
agenda reserved for hearing of citizens provides an
opportunity for citizens to speak on their own behalf
alone.
3. Council reserves the right to place a time limit on
oral presentations of all persons to Council and such
time limit shall be within the sound discretion of the
Mayor."
Mr. Dibling also referred to a report which he presented to Council on April 25, 1977, setting
forth his official opinion as to the legitimacy of Council's listening to representatives of
employee labor organizations in public Council meetings and the impact of the Supreme Court's
decision in Commonwealth v. County Board of Arlington County, et al., on this issue.
(For full text, see Resolution and report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In view of the City Attorney's comments, Mr. Grove moved that Council refuse to recognize
Mr. Jobe in his capacity as spokesman for the Fraternal Order of Police but that he be allowed
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to address the Council as an individual. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
Hr. Jobe advised that he would like to be heard in his capacity as an individual.
Mr. Jobe then requested that he be furnished with a written communication setting forth
the City Attorney's remarks; whereupon, the City Clerk was instructed to furnish Mr. Jobe with a
copy of Resolution No, 23598, a copy of the m~nutes adoptin$ said Resolution and a copy of the
City Attorney's report as referred to above.
STATE HIGHWAYS: Mr. Robert E. Glenn, Attosmey, representing Anchor T Associates,
appeared before Council and presented a petition signed by 33 property o~ners, business operators
and other parties vitally interested in proposed improvements to Rershberger Road, requesting
that Council reco~aend and urge the State Department of Highways and Transportation to include
within the proposed Hershberger Road improvements an interchange and overpass of Hershberger Road
at Aviation Drive.
(For full text, see petitions on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Liniel G. Gregory, Jr., Vice President, Traffic and Commerce, Russell Transfer,
Incorporated, appeared before Council and read a prepared statement in support of the petitions.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. James G. Stout, Manager, J. C. Penney Company, also appeared before Council and
spoke in support of the petitions.
Mr. Garland moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for study, report
and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: A communication from Mr. Curtis W. Fitzgerald in connection
with a proposed water connection fee for the annexed homeowners of the city, was before Council.
The City Clerk advised that Mr. Fitzgerald had requested that consideration of the
matter be deferred until the regular meeting of Council on Monday, October 2, 1978; whereupon,
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
adopted.
FIRE DEPARTMENT-EMERGENCY SERVICES: A communication from Mrs. Jennifer J. Sibley,
Deputy Clerk to the Board of County Supervisors, transmitting copy of Resolution No. 2131 adopted
by the Board requesting that the City of Roanoke appoint three representatives to meet and negotiate
with Roanoke County, the City of Salem, and the Town of Vinton relative to fire and emergency
services, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication and Resolution on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the Mayor be authorized to appoint three city representatives.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bowles, Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, and Mr, Warren E.
Trent as the city's representatives.
WATER DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mrs. Jennifer J. Sibley, Deputy Clerk, Roanoke
County Board of Supervisors, transmitting copy of Resolution No. 2132 adopted by the Board on
September 12, 1978, regarding creation of a regional water system, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication and Resolution on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the cou~nunication and Resolution be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted, Mr. Landis voting no.
WATER DEPARTMENT-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: A communication from Mr. and Mrs. Eugene M.
Evans requesting that a water drainage problem at Ne]mm Lane and Old Mountain Road be investigated
and a solution found, was before Council.
(For full text, see co~m~unicatton on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
TAXES-STADIUM: A communication from Mr. Barry N. Lichtenstein, Attorney, representing
the Roanoke Valley Shrine Club-Kazim Temple, requesting that all fees for use of Victory Stadium
on October 13, 1978, for a football game be waived due to the charitable purpose of the game, was
before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following Resolution:
(#24335) A RESOLUTION authorizing waiver to the Roanoke Valley Shrine Club-Kazim
Temple of payment of admissions taxes and rental charges for the use of Victory Stadium on
October 13, 1978.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Hayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent)
RADIO-TELEVISION: A communication from Mr. E. K. Mattern, Executive Vice President,
Roanoke Valley Cableviston, Incorporated, submitting a quarterly progress report covering conatructi¢
of the Roanoke Valley Cablevislon System, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the co~mnunication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and adopted.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: A co~unication from Ms. Jayne Thomas tendering her resignation
as a member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission, effective immediately, was
before Council.
(For full text, see communication ou file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowies moved that the communication be received and filed and that the resignation
be accepted with regret. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-GRANTS-COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending authorization to accept Law Enforcement Grant No. 78-A4389, "Training, Commonwealth's
Attorney," in the amount of $1,628.00, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance appropriating $1~628.00 to Commonwealth's Attorney Training 78A4389 of the Grant Programs
Fund:
(#24336) All ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the Grant Program=
Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution accepting the grant offer:
(#24337) A RESOLUTION accepting a grant offer of the Virginia Association of Commonwealth
Attorneys for Law Enforcement Grant No. 78-A4389, to provide for training of the Commonwealth's
Attorney's staff, and authorizing the execution of said grant offer.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Acorn Construction, Ltd., for
remodeling of two older aeration basins at the Sewage Treatment Plant, for a net increase in the
contract of $8,077.00, and an increase in time of 60 calendar days.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24338) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 1, to
the City's contract with Acorn Construction Company, Ltd., dated June 26, 1978, for the modification
of sewage treatment plant aeration basins, authorized by Ordinance No. 24233; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Nubard was absent)
ROUSIRG-SLUH CLFARAI/CE: The City Hanager submitted a w~itten report in connection with
a request of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Rousing Authority for authorization to construct
14 dwelling units for the elderly and two units for the handicapped under the Comprehensive Plan
for Section 8 Rousing, reco~endin$ approval of the Comprehensive Plan as modified and dated
September 15, 1978, and that Council authorize and approve construction by the Authority of the
16 dwelling units upon receipt of the necessary federal approvals.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#2&339) A KESOLUTION approving a Comprehensive Plan dated August 29, 1978 as amended
September 15, 1978, and authorizing and approving 16 units of Section 8 New Construction known as
Project No. VA 36-8023-003 proposed to be erected by the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Rousing
Authority.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent)
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with
differential costs for water service, recommending that the city maintain the concept of equal
water service rates for all city residents to the extent legally permissible until such time as
further recommendations are made.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted.
COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending the appointment of the Director of Human Resources as the city representative, and
the City Manager as the alternate representative, on the Policy Board of the Roanoke Consortium
for Manpower Services.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#24340) A RESOLUTION appointing a representative and an alternate representative of
the City of Roanoke to the Roanoke Consortium for Manpower Services Policy Board.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent)
COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT: The City Manager submitted a written report
in connection with the Delegation Agreement for the Roanoke Consortium for Manpower Services,
advising of certain technical changes which have been recommended by the Department of Labor to
strengthen the role of the City of Roanoke in administering the Consortium and recommending that
the Mayor be authorized to sign the Amendment and Addendum to the Delegation Agreement for the
Roanoke Consortium for Manpower Services dated October 1, 1978, and that the agreement, properly
executed by the Mayor of the City of Roanoke, be forwarded to all other parties thereto for
signature.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24341) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for an amendment and addendum to the
Delegation Agreement for the Roanoke Consortium for Manpower Services which the Mayor was authorized
to execute by Ordinance No. 24292 adopted August 28, 1978, upon certain terms and conditions; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent)
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INDUSTRIES: The City Hanager submitted a written report recommending concurrence to
enter into a formal agreement with the Southwest Virginia Co~aunity Development Fund relative to
a Shenandoah Community Redevelopment Project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#24342) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager, on behalf of the
City of Roanoke, to enter into a certain agreement with the Southwest Virginia Co~m~,nity Development
Fund relating to the development of an industrial corridor along Shenandoah Avenue, N. W., between
10th Street, N. W., and 24th Street, N. W.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion waa seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the followin~ vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Hayor Taylor .......... 5.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent)
BUDGET-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending acceptance of
grant offers made to the City by the Federal Aviation Administration and/or the Comm~onwealth of
Virginia, State Corporation Commission, Division of Aeronautics, to provide not more than $565,345.0~
of Federal and State funds to assist in the improvement of Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, ADAP Project No. 6-51-0045-08.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79 Airport Fund Appropriation
Ordinance:
(#24343) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Airport
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
WHEREAS, for the usual daily operation of the Municipal Government of the City of
Roanoke, an emergency is declared to exist.
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that certain sections
of the 1978-79 Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance, be, and the same are hereby, amended and
reordained to read as follows, in part:
APPROPRIATIONS
Federal Aviation Grant (1) .................... $595,100.00
Acquire Land/Noise Abatement (2) .............. 160,570.00
(1) Net increase (A04240191201) .... $595,100.00
(2) Net decrease (A04240191801) .... 29,755.00
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that, an emergency existing, this Ordinance shall be in effect
from its passage.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution accepting the grant offers:
(#24344) A RESOLUTION accepting grant offers of the United States of America, Federal
Aviation Administration, and of the Commonwealth of Virginia, State Corporation Commission,
Division of Aeronautics, in connection with ADAP Project No. 6-51-0045-08, to assist in improving
Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodram Field, and authorizing the execution of appropriate grant
agreements and grant offers.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. That the City of Roanoke hereby accepts such grant offers as may be made to the
City by the Federal Aviation Administration smd/or the Commonwealth of Virginia, State Corporation
Commission, Division of Aeronautics, to provide not more than $565,345.00 of Federal and State
funds to assist in the improvement of Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, and that the City
of Roanoke shall enter into a grant agreement with the United States of America, Federal Aviation
Administration, in connection with ADAP Project No. 6-51-0045-08, for the purpose of obtaining
Federal aid in the improvement of its Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, and accept a
grant offer from the Commonwealth of Virginia, State Corporation Com~,tssion, Division of Aeronautics
for the purpose of obtaining state aid in the improvement of Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field; and
2. That H. B. Ewert, City Hanager, or in his absence Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Hanager, is hereby authorized and directed to execute and accept said grant agreements
and/or grant offers in the appropriate number of copies on behalf of the City of Roanoke, and
that Mary F. Parker, City Clerk, or in her absence, Judith M. St.Clair, Deputy City Clerk, is
hereby authorized and directsd to impress the official seal of the City of Roanoke on each of
said copies and to attest the same.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent)
RADIO-TELEVISION-SOUND MAKING DEVICES: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending a revision to the City Code which restricts use of broadcast of sounds by radio or
mechanical device directly on the public streets and places to the annoyance of the public or
persons in neighboring areas.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24345) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 10, Radio and sound-making
devices in buildings, of Chapter 4, Offenses Against the Peace, of Title XXIII, Misdemeanors and
Offenses, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent)
STADIUM-OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: The City Manager submitted a written
report in regard to the use of Victory Stadium by Opportunities Industrialization Center, recom-
mending that the city continue its support of OIC operation at the Stadium per the current lease
agreement, and that future space needs will be addressed by OIC in a future plan for utilization
of the second floor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report.
Landis and adopted.
The motion was seconded by Mr.
ZONING: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending that the
Zoning Ordinance be amended to permit conditional zoning.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council hold a public hearing on the proposed amendment at 7:30
p.m., on Monday, October 9, 1978, in the Council Cha~er. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLALMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on September 21,
1978, having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure accepting the proposal of
Watts and Breakell, Incorporated, for construction of and addition to four city parks, for the
base bid amount of $205,400.00, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24346) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal and awarding a contract for construct;
of and additions to four city park-CDBG Projects, upon certain terms and conditions; rejecting a
certain other bid; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the requisite contract;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent)
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PERSOh~qEL CO~IITTEE-CO~qCIL: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure establishing a personnel c~lttee to be composed of three ~hers
of Council who shall have the responsibility of screenin~, intervie~ing and recommending to the
full Council the person best qualified to fill any vacancy that may occur in the six positions
that are appointed or elected by City Council; and also have the responsibility of providing
leadership initiative in evaluating the council appointees on their anniversary dates, he presented
same; whereupon, Hr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24347) A~ ORDINAl/CE to amend Chapter 4 of Title II, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956), as amended, by the addition of a ne~ subsection to be designated Section 4(b)(6),
Personnel Committee, relating to authorities, boards, co~issions and committees established or
appointed by the Council; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent)
BUDGET-HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on
Thursday, September 21, 1978, having tentatively agreed to appropriate an additional sum of
$5,150.00 to VPI & SU Extension Service, and having also instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure, Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24348) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, and Mayor Taylor .............. 5.
NAYS: Council member Thomas ........................................................ 1.
(Mr. Hubard was absent)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS-ELECTORAL BOARD-GRANTS: Council at its Financial and Planning Session
on Thursday, September 21, 1978, having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure relative to the following:
a request of the Roanoke City School Board for appropriations
of $12,200.00 to Artist-in-Residence Program, $466,170.04 to
Vocational Center Funds, Vocational Center-North and Voca-
tional Center-South, and $54,500.00 to Adult Basic Education
and DIAL, of the 1978-79 budget;
a request of the Secretary of the Electoral Board for an
appropriation of $1,200.00 for the purchase of certain fold-
ing tables, chairs and chair caddies for use in various voting
precincts; and
a recommendation of the City Manager that $13,288.50 be
transferred from the City Manager's budget to the Human
Resources budget to provide funds for the salary of a
Human Resources Coordinator for the remainder of this
fiscal year;
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24349) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent)
MOTIONS Al'ID MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-MUNICIPAL AUDITOR-CITY CLERK-CITY ATTORNEY: The City Clerk
reported that Mr. Joel M. Schlanger has qualified as Director of Finance, that Mr. William L.
Brogan has qualified as Municipal Auditor, that Mrs. Mary F. Parker has qualified as City Clerk,
and that Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., has qualified as City Attorney for terms of two years each
ending September 30, 1980.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
BUILDINGS: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Lynn D. Avis has qualified as a member of
the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, for a term of five years ending September
30, 1983.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Clerk reported that Mrs. Hallie ~. Albergotti has
qualified as a Commissioner of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a
term of four years ending August 31, 1982,
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed.
Mr, Grove and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business,
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion was seconded by
the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
APPROVED
Mayor
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COUNCIL, I~CtILA~ HEETING,
Nonday, October 2, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in
the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Nonday, October 2, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Hayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bo~les, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W, Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............. 7.
ABSENT: None ...................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with e prayer by the Reverend George H. Freeman,
Pastor, Woodlawn United Methodist Church.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, September 25,
1978, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were
approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ANNEXATION-WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Curtis W. Fitzgerald appeared before Council and
presented a communication on behalf of the newly annexed water subscribers and citizens of the
City of Roanoke, requesting that Council proceed as expeditiously as possible to provide city
water service to the newly annexed homeowners and all others so situated, without discriminatory
burdens, connection fees, etc., attached thereto, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Hubard moved that the communication be received
and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mr. Ronald Miller, Town Manager, Vinton,
transmitting copy of Resolution No. 612 encouraging all valley governments to establish a regional
water system and suggesting that a meeting be held by the governing bodies to discuss the matter,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication and Resolution on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication and Resolution be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-STREETS AND ALLEYS: A communication from Mr. Daniel F. Layman,
Attorney, representing the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, requesting that
certain alleyways located adjacent to Hurt Park be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before
Council.
(For full text, see c~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment of viewers,
and referring the request to the City Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation
to Council:
(#24350) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any three
of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority to permanently vacate, discontinue and close those certain alleyways
located adjacent to Hurt Park and more particularly described hereinafter, and referring the
proposal to the City Planning Commission for study and recvmmendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY-GRAI~TS-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT:
The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that $7,650.00 be appropriated to the
Community Services Administration Sum~aer Program Account in connection with St~mer Youth Recreation
Grant No. 51-8-204-32.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the follo~rlng emergency
Ordinance:
(t24351) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant
Progr~mA Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE-COMPREHENSIVE EI~PLOYMF, NT AND TRAINING ACT: The City Manager submitted
a written report recommending authorization to enter into a lease with Quick Realtors for 1,032
square feet of office space in the Crystal Towers Building, for use by Job Orientation and
Motivation Project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24352) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for a lease by the City of office
space in the Crystal Towers Building located at 145 West Campbell Avenue, in the City of Roanoke,
from the owner of said property, to be used as office accommodations for certain Human Resources
employees of the City, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SIGNS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that permission be granted to the City Manager's Office to approve requests for temporary
banners across public streets, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24353) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 7, Signs, Awnings and Marquees,
of Title XV, Construction, Alteration and Use of Land, Buildings and Other Structures, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), aa amended, by adding a new section to be numbered Section 26,
authorizing the City Manager to grant permission for the erection and maintenance of banners
above and across public streets; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Manager for investigation and
report a petition signed by 204 residents and business representatives of Kimball Avenue, N. E.,
stating certain grievances concerning improvements to Kimball Avenue, the City Manager submitted
a written report recommending that Council accept Alternative A (aa set forth more fully in the
report) as providing the best level of service at the present time, with planning continuing for
roadway improvements based on the improvement priority assigned in the thoroughfare element of
the City's comprehensive plan; and that Council concur in the Police Department continuing to
provide increased enforcement along Kimball Avenue in an effort to keep vehicle speeds within
the posted speed limits.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the City Manager's recommendation. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report advising of improvements
to flrefighters protective clothing and equipment.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Fire Chief C. C. Holt appeared before Council and presented a comparison of the old
protective clothing and equipment versus the new.
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
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REFUSE COLLECTIOn: The City Manager submitted a written report transmitting a report
of the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Hanage~ent Board, in regard to the 1977-78 financial
report.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed and that the Board be congratulated
on a very successful year. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING-GRANTS-HOUSING-SLUH CLEARANCE: The City Nanager submitted a written report
reco~ending approval of an Administration Agreement ~ith the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority in connection with the administration of certain portions of the 1978-79 Co~unity
Development Block Grant Fund.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24354) AN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of a written agreement with City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority relating to the performance of certain Community
Development program activities undertaken by the City in its Application/Grant No. B~78-MC-51-O020
under the Community Development Act; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk presented a list of pending items from July 19, 1976,
through September 25, 1978. ,
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
BUDGET: Council having deferred action on certain Ordinances which were included on
the supplemental agenda of September 25, 1978, regarding appropriation of the FY 1978 surplus
until the regular meeting of Council on Monday, October 2, 1978, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, Councilman Thomas presented a communication relative to the 13
Ordinances, advising that he is strongly of the opinion that adoption of the 13 Ordinances,
en toto, would seriously jeopardize the financial stability of the City of Roanoke, and, if
accomplished, would be a financially irresponsible action by the Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the City Manager, the City Attorney and the Director of Finance
be instructed to prepare and submit to the Council a suggested short-term bond issue in the
approximate amount of $15 million, or such other amount as they may deem advisable, for considera-
tion by the Council, which bond issue would be prepared so as to qualify as a bond issue in
accordance with the Virginia Finance Act and thus not necessitate submission to referendum for
approval. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles.
Mr. Hubard offered a substitute motion that Mr. Thomas' motion be deferred until the
following items have been disposed of:
An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Project Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for
an emergency.
(Schools - $520,000.00)
An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing
for an emergency.
(Neighborhood Conservation/Housing Revitalization - $150,000.00)
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section #1880, "Contingencies," of the
1978-79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(Equipment Replacement - $763,800.00)
An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for
an emergency.
(Hershberger Road - Access - $629,000.00)
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section #1325, "Hanagement Information
Services," of the 1978-79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
(Payroll/Personnel System - $90,000.00)
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section #1658, "Street 14aintenance,"
of the 1978-79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providin8 for
an emergency.
(Blacktop program - $500,000.00)
An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing
for an emergency.
(Storm Drain Reserve - $1,000,000.00)
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An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing
for an emergency.
(Post Office Renovation - $1,800,000.00)
An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing
for an emergency.
(Nursing Home - Air Conditioning - $150,000.00)
An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing
for an emergency.
(Park improvements - $265,000.00)
An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing
for an emergency.
(Emergency Funds - $375,000.00)
An Ordinance to
1978-79 General
emergency.
amend and reordain Section #1880, "Contingencies," of the
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
(Contingency Reserve - $150,000.00)
An Ordinance to amend and reordain Section #1800, "Non-Departmental," of
the 1978-79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an
emergency.
(Cost of living increase (6 ½%) for members of the
Employees' Retirement System)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis.
Mr. Garland spoke in favor of reducing the real estate tax rate by an additional $.12
amounting to $1.38 per $100.00 of assessed value which was the pre-annexation rate, and said he
felt the public was looking to Council for a further tax reduction.
The substitute motion was then adopted, Council members Bowles and Thomas voting no.
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $520,000.00 to
School Roof Replacement, School Buses and Equipment Replacement under the Capital Projects Fund
of the 1978-79 General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances:
(#24355) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Project Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $125,000.00 to
Fringe Benefits (Retirement Contributions) under Non-Departmental of the 1978-79 General Fund
Appropriation Ordinance, to provide for a 6 1/2 per cent cost of living increase for retired
city employees:
(#24356) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section #1800, "Non-Departmental," of
the 1978-79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
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In regard to the 6 1/2 per cent cost of living increase for retirees, Hr. Garland
moved, if legally permissible, that the City Attoraey be instructed to prepare the proper measure
providing that the 6 1/2 per cent increase will apply only to those retirees receiving a pension
of $800.00 per month or less. The motion wes seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
Hr. Hubard moved tha~ in lieu of acting on items ll.b. - 11.1., that said items be
referred to the City Manager, the City Attorney and the Director of Finance with the request
that they prepare the appropriate measure or measures that would place the funds in more than
one Contingency Fund, one of which would be designated as a capital fund and the other would be
designated as a non-capital fund. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Landis moved that as of chis date, the Council approve no more than one-half the
amount of each of the FY 1978 surplus appropriations for contract or expenditure, prior to July
1, 1979, excluding items ll.m. ($520,000 for School Roof Replacement, School Buses and Equipment
Replacement) and 11.1. ($125,000 for a 6 1/2 per cent cost of living increase for retirees).
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas.
Mr. Hubard stated that he could not support the motion in its present form and suggested
that it be amended to provide that it is the present intention of Council not to expend, prior
to July 1, 1979, more than one-half of the balance of the surplus to be set aside in one or more
Contingency Funds.
Mr. Landis and Mr. Thomas concurred in the suggested amendment and the motion as
amended was unanimously adopted.
Council then reverted back to the motion offered by Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mrs.
Bowles that the City Manager, the City Attorney and the Director of Finance be instructed to
prepare and submit to the Council a suggested short-term bond issue in the approximate amount of
$15 million, or such other amount as they may deem advisable, for consideration by the Council,
which bond issue would be prepared so as to qualify as a bond issue in accordance with the
Virginia Finance Act and th~s not necessitate submission to referendum for approval.
There was considerable discussion as to whether or not the bonds should be issued in
accordance with the Virginia Finance Act which would not necessitate submission to referendum
for approval, or if the bond issue should be subject to approval by the voters; whereupon, Mr.
Garland moved that Mr. Thomas' motion he amended to delete the following words: "in accordance
with the Virginia Finance Act and thus not necessitate submission to referendum for approval",
and that the following words be inserted: "and subject to approval by the voters". The amendment
to the motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland and Landis ......................................... 2.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............. 5.
The following vote was then recorded on Mr. Thomas' motion as offered:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .............. 5.
NAYS: Council members Garland and Landis ..................................... 2.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that
presently the city has no representative on the Board of Directors of Total Action Against Poverty;
whereupon, at the suggestion of the City Manager, Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr.
James D. Ritchie, Director of Human Resources.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Ritchie was elected as the city representative
to the Board of Directors of Total Action Against Poverty to fill the unexpired term of Mr.
Harold G. Hardy ending April 30, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR MR. RITCHIE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is an
ex officio vacancy on the Community Relations Comm~ tree created by the resignation of Mr. Harold
G. Hardy and called for nominations to fill the vacancy; whereupon, at the suggestion of the
City Manager, Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. James D. Ritchie, Director of
Human Resources.
There being no further nominations, the Director of Human Resources was elected as an
ex officio member of the Community Relations Committee by the following vote:
FOR THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard,
Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................. 7.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
PAY PLAN-CITY EMPLOYEES-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT: The City Manager
submitted a written report recommending that the implementation of the new wage scale be postponed
to December 6, 1978, to give the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission an opportunity to
re-evaluate the Wage and Classification Plan for the Roanoke Consortium for Manpower Services;
and that any necessary salary adjustments to be made retroactive to July 1, 1978, to include all
personnel on payroll as of October 4, 1978, or the date applicable to other city employees.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
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(#24357) A RESOLUTION authorizing employees of the Roanoke Consortium for Hanpower
Services to be included in the City's personnel system for purposes of pay and classification,
and providing for an effective date for the inclusion of such employees in such system as aforesaid.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Hr, Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion vas seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......
(Hr, Thomas was out of the Council Chamber)
COUNCIL: The Mayor presented a communication requesting that Council meet in Executive
Session to discuss a real estate matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0,
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber)
There being no further business,
ATTEST:
City Clerk
the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 4:10 p,m.
APPROVED
Mayor
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COUNCIL, I~JLAR MEETING,
Honday, October 9, 1978,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, October 9, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., vith Mayor Noel
Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
Hilliam S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton H. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............... 7.
ABSENT: None ...................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Thomas E. Crews,
Pastor, Morning Star Baptist Church.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, October 2, 1978,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mrs. Bowles, seconded by Mr. Hubard
and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as
recorded.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring the week of October 8,
1978, as National Beauty Salon Week in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of the Council, the City Clerk having previously
set a public hearing for Monday, October 9, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., on the request of Paul D. Stri~
and Ruby H. Strickland, Flora Musselwhite, Kermit W. and Gladys B. Plymale, and Donald J. Monsour,
et al., that four parcels of land located on the easterly side of the 900 block of 13th Street,
S. g., approximately 130 feet south of Jamison Avenue, S. E., Official Tax Nos. 4220307 - 4220312,
inclusive, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District,
the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Co~ission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be approved.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Thomas moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24358) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 422, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in
relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of the Council, the City Clerk having previously
set a public hearing for Monday, October 9, 1978, on the request of Commercial Distributors,
Incorporated, that property located on Chatham Street near its intersection with Williamson Road,
N. W., described as Lots 3 and 4, Bowman Lawn Subdivision, Official Tax Nos. 2070403 and 2070404,
be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the matter
was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Com~ission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be denied.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezening, Mr. Grove moved that the
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard.
Mr. William N. Alexander, II, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before
Council and amended the petition to include only Lot 3, Official Tax No. 2070403, Bowman Lawn
Subdivision.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Hubard moved that the Ordinance rezoning the
property be amended by deleting Lot 4, Official Tax No. 2070404, Bowman Lawn Subdivision. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas.
After a further discussion of the matter in which certain members of Council expressed
concern relative to the intrusion of a commercial use into a residential area, Mr. Grove offered
a substitute motion that the amended request be referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and
adopted.
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Council expressed a preference, if at all possible, that the matter be set for public
hearing at its regular meeting on Honday, November 13, 1978, at 7:30 p.m.
ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, October 9,
1978, on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to pemit conditional zoning, the matter
was before the body.
The City Attorney advised that certain advertising requirements had not been met, that
the legal advertisement was required to be published for two consecutive weeks prior to the
public hearing, that the newspaper published the ad on September 25, 1978, but failed to do so
on October 2, 1978, as stipulatedl therefore, the public hearing could not be held.
Mr. Hubard moved that the public hearing be rescheduled for Monday, November 13, 1978,
at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove and unanimously
adopted.
CLEAN VALLEY COMMITTEE: Mr. Claude Carico, President, Clean Valley Committee, appeared
before Council and advised of certain accomplishments of the Committee during the past yesr and
plans for the 1979 program. He also presented copy of an application for a grant under the
Virginia Litter Control Act and a proposed grant agreement contract between the localities of
Roanoke County, the Town of Vinton, the City of Salem, and the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see form of application and grant agreement on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution expressing continued support for the Clean
Valley Committee:
(#24359) A RESOLUTION expressing continued support for the Clean Valley Committee,
Inc.; authorizing the Co~m~ittee to coordinate a litter control program with Roanoke County, the
City of Salem, and the Town of Vinton; and authorizing the Committee to apply for a grant on
behalf of the City upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 155.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--7
NAYS: None ..............................................................................
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY: Mr. Russell Potter, Chairman, Roanoke Valley Ratepayers'
Association, appeared before Council and requested that Council individually sign a petition
protesting the $51.2 million rate increase request by Appalachian Power Company to the State
Corporation Commission; and that Council adopt a measure opposing such rate increase.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the request, Mr. Hubard moved that the City Manager and the City
Attorney be authorized to take such action as they deem advisable to fully protect the interest of
the citizens of the City of Roanoke before the State Corporation Commission. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
WATER DEPARTMENT-FLOODS-HURRICANES: A communication from Mayor James E. Taliaferro,
City of Salem, regarding a proposed meeting of representatives of the valley governments on
November 1, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., at the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center, to discuss the matter of
not only water supply but also flooding, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council accept the invitation and that the Mayor be requested to
appoint three representatives from the City of Roanoke. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and
unanimously adopted.
Mayor Taylor appointed Messrs. Hampton W. Thomas, Kit B. Kiser and Wilburu C. Dibling,
Jr., as the City's representatives.
STADIUM-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A communication from Mr. John Kelley, Civics Department,
Roanoke Valley Chamber of Corette, requesting that the charges be waived for use of Victory
Stadium and related services for the Annual Football Playoff Games on November 12, 1978, was
before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request and that the matter be referred to
the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET: The Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting two Ordinances
to carry out Council's wishes of October 2, 1978, in regard to the fiscal year 1978 surplus.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain
sections of the 1978-79 General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances:
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(#24360) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 156.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..... O.
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $1,503,800.00 to
Surplus Contingency Reserve under Section #1880, "Contingencies," of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24361) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 156.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending a
total appropriation of $23,974.65 to Section #1540, "Title XX Services," of the 1978-79 budget, to
provide funds in connection with the purchase of certain services essential for the citizens of
the city.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24362) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 157.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
BUDGET-ANNEXATION: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting that a total
of $310,000.00 be appropriated to an account designated by the Director of Finance to fund certain
annexation mandated sewer projects.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24363) AN ORDINANCE to a~end and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Capital
Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 157.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
BUSES: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that the August 13, 1976,
GRTC Assistance Grant Contract, UMTA Project No. VA-05-4005, needs to be amended to provide for a
starting date of November 26, 1974, in lieu of March 23, 1975.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#24364) A RESOLUTION authorizing and approving execution of an amendment to Operating
Assistance Grant Contract for Project No. VA-05-4005 between the United States of America, the
Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Highways and Transportation and the City of Roanoke, to
provide for a grant of operating assistance funds under the Urban Mass Transportation Act, for
the time period of November 24, 1974, through June 30, 1975, in Fiscal Year 1974-1975.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 158.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, ltubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................... 7.
BUDGET-HOUSING-SLUH CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~nending
acceptance of public areas and improvements in the Colonial Plaza from the City of Roanoke Redevel-
opment and Housing Authority, and that the maintenance thereof be accomplished by private contract.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $5,600.00 from Contingencies to Grounds Maintenance of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24365) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 158.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wac seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting conveyance of the area:
(#24366) AN ORDINANCE accepting the offer of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority to convey to the City Areas B and C, designated for public use, on the Revised
Map of the Downtown East Renewal Project, dated December 5, 1975, prepared by David Dick and
Associates; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance BOok No. 45, page 15g.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
COUNCIL: The City Manager verbally requested that Council meet in Executive Session
to discuss a personnel matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
CIVIC CENTER COMMISSION: The City Attorney submitted a written report advising that it
been discovered that the Civic Center Commission was established by Council on September 15,
1976, through adoption of Ordinance No. 23340, and was created for the period of one year and has
never been constituted as a continuing body by the Council. He noted that the members have not
been elected or appointed as provided by law, the Council having simply installed the members of
the Commission and created staggered terms therefor by motion adopted on September 6, 1977.
Mr. Dibling presented a City Code amendment which would constitute the Civic Center
Commission as a continuing body and provide for terms of the members on a staggered basis, advising
that after adoption of the code amendment, the Commission members should be appointed on vote of
the Council as provided in the Ordinance.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24367) AN ORDINANCE amending Section 8, Civic Center Commission; appointment; duties,
of Chapter 9, Civic Center Department, of Title VIII, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as
amended, by the addition of a new subsection to be designated (d) providing for the establishment
of a Civic Center Commission as a continuing body and providing for the terms of the members o~
said Commission; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 159.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
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Pursuant to the above Ordinance, Hr. Hubard placed in nomination the v-m~s of Hrs.
Genevieve G. Dickinson, Hr. Lawrence H. Hamlar and Hr. Lacy L. Edvarda, Jr., for terms of one
year each, ending September 30, 1979; Hr. J. Carson quarles for a term of t~o years ending September
30, 1980; and Hr. L. Graham Haynie, Hr. Frank C. Hartin, Jr., and Hr. Vincent S. ~heeler for a
term of three years each, ending September 30, 1981.
There being no further nominations, Hrs. Dickinson, Hr. Ramlar, Hr. Edwards, Hr. quarles,
Hr. Haynie, Hr. Nartin and Hr. Wheeler were appointed as members of the Civic Center C~ission
for terms as above set forth by the follovtng vote:
FOR HRS. DICKINSON, MR. HAMLAR, MR. EDWARDS, MR. QUARLES, MR. HAYNIE, MR. MARTIN AND
MR. WHEELER: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..... ?.
TAXES-REAL ESTATE ASSESSOR: The City Attorney submitted a written report concerning
the charging of an annual revalidation fee for each application for use assessment of certain
agricultural land, advising that the Attorney General of Virginia in an opinion dated June 7,
1978, to the Honorable Benjamin L. Pinckard, Conanissioner of Revenue for Franklin County, has
ruled that the State enabling legislation does not authorize a locality to require any fee upon
revalidation of an application for land use taxation; therefore, it is his recommendation that
Council should adopt an Ordinance which deletes from the City of Roanoke Ordinance the requirement
of a $5.00 fee for annual revalidation of special use assessment.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24368) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 2, Applications, of Chapter 12,
Special Use Assessment and Taxation for Certain Real Estate Devoted to Agricultural Use, of Title
VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, deleting the requirement of
a revalidation fee for land use taxation, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 160.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
STADIUM: The committee appointed to study bids received for remodeling under the east
side stands at Victory Stadium submitted a written report recommending that the iow bid of Hodges
Lumber Company, in the amount of $10,900.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24369) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain bid and awarding a certain contract for
remodeling of portions of the east side stands at Victory Stadium, upon certain terms and conditionf
rejecting certain other bi~s made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 160.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Thomas, Chairman of the Water Resources Committee, presented
a written report of the Committee in connection with water service to Pebble Creek IV, recommending
that Council approve the implementation of Alternate B providing for water service to Pebble
Creek IV from Honeywood Associates under certain conditions (see report); and that Council
also approve the proper measure authorizing the waiver of Rule 8, Section 5, Chapter 1, Title
12 of the City Code for Pebble Creek IV Associates to receive water service through the
Honeywood Associates meter.
(For fuli text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and that the following Ordinance
be placed upon its first reading:
(#24370) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Rule 8. of Sec. 5. Rules and Regulations,
of Chapter 1. Water Department, of Title XII. Water, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, (1956),
as amended, by providing for more than one property to be served by one water meter, upon certain
conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
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Pursuant to the above Ordinance, Hr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of firs.
Genevieve G. Dickinson, Mr. Lawrence H. Hamlet and Hr. Lacy L. Edwards, Jr., for terms of one
year each, ending September 30, 19791 Hr. J. Carson quarles for a term of two years ending September
30, 1980; and Hr. L. Graham Haynie, Hr. Frank C. Martin, Jr., and Hr. Vincent S. Wheeler for a
term of three years each, ending September 30, 1981.
There being no £urther nominations, Hfs. Dickinson, Mr. Hamlar, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Quarles,
Hr. Haynie, Hr. Martin and Hr. ~aeeler were appointed as members of the Civic Center Commission
for terms as above set forth by the following vote:
FOR MRS. DICKINSON, MR. HAMIAR, MR. EDWARDS, MR. QUARLES, MR. HAYNIE, MR. MARTIN AND
HR. ~HEELER: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..... 7.
TAXES-REAL ESTATE ASSESSOR: The City Attorney submitted a written report concerning
the charging of an annual revalidation fee for each application for use assessment of certain
agricultural land, advising that the Attorney General of Virginia in an opinion dated June ?,
1978, to the Honorable Benjamin L. Pinckard, Comissioner of Revenue for Franklin County, has
ruled that the State enabling legislation does not authorize a locality to require any fee upon
revalidation of an application for land use taxation; therefore, it is his recommendation that
Council should adopt an Ordinance which deletes from the City of Roanoke Ordinance the requirement
of a $5.00 fee for annual revalidation of special use assessment.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24368) A~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 2, Applications, of Chapter 12,
Special Use Assessment and Taxation for Certain Real Estate Devoted to Agricultural Use, of Title
VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, deleting the requirement of
a revalidation fee for land use taxation, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 160.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
STADIUM: The committee appointed to study bids received for remodeling under the east
side stands at Victory Stadium submitted a written report recommending that the low bid of Hodges
Lumber Company, in the amount of $10,900.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24369) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain bid and awarding a certain contract for
remodeling of portions of the east side stands at Victory Stadium, upon certain terms and conditiom
rejecting certain other bi~s made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 160.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Thomas, Chairman of the Water Resources Committee, presented
a written report of the Committee in connection with water service to Pebble Creek IV, reco~nnending
that Council approve the implementation of Alternate B providing for water service to Pebble
Creek IV from Honeywood Associates under certain conditions (see report); and that Council
also approve the proper measure authorizing the waiver of Rule 8, Section 5, Chapter 1, Title
12 of the City Code for Pebble Creek IV Associates to receive water service through the
Honeywood Associates meter.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and that the following Ordinance
be placed upon its first reading:
(#24370) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Rule 8. of Sec. 5. Rules and Regulations,
of Chapter 1. Water Department, of Title XII. Water, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, (1956),
as amended, by providing for more than one property to be served by one water meter, upon certain
conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
AIRPORT: A report of the Airport Advisory Commission requesting approval of a
three year lease agreement with Greenbrier Valley Aviation, Incorporated, at $110.00 per
month, for operation of an Air Taxi Service at Roanoke Municipal A/rport, Woodrum Field, in
litu of certain monthly payments, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and that the following Ordinance
be placed upon its first reading:
(#24371) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to enter into
a contract between the City and Greenbrier Valley Aviation, Inc., for use of certain facilities
at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
TRAFFIC: A report of the Roanoke Highway Safety Commission recommending redesignation
of the Commission as the Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission; assignment of appropriate
responsibilities in the areas of rail, air, water and highway safety; and expansion or modification
of the Co~ission to include membership in these new safety fields, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the reco~nendation and that the report be
referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: A report of the Roanoke Highway Safety Commission advising of the resignation
of Mr. Charles R. Wooten and requesting that the naming of a replacement be deferred until
the Commission is reorganized as the Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission, was before
Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
INDUSTRIES: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the four year terms
of Messrs. W. Bolling Izard and Robert W. Woody as Directors of the Industrial Development
Authority will expire on October 20, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Messrs. W. Bolling Izard and Robert W.
Woody.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Izard and Woody were reelected as
Directors of the Industrial Development Authority for terms of four years each ending October
20, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. IZARD AND WOODY: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard,
Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........................................................ 7.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Stanley G. Breakell has
qualified as a member of the Housing and Hygiene Board for a term of two years ending January
31, 1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
YOUTH COMMISSION: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Wayne R. LaPierre has qualified
as a member of the Youth Commission for a term of two years ending April 30, 1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
PERSONNEL: The City Clerk reported that Mr. William S. Hawkins has qualified as a
member of the Personnel and Employment Practices Con~nission to fill the unexpired term of Mr.
Bruce A. Beam, resigned, ending June 30, 1982.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
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BONDS: He. Ann S. Bickel, President, League of Women Voters of the Roanoke Area,
appeared before Council and presented a co~unication on behalf of the League recomuending a
series of veil-published public hearinSs prior to a decision of issuing bonds.
(For full text, see co~aunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
At thie point, (approximately 9:00 p.m.) Hrs. Bmeles left the meeting.
Hr. Hubard moved'that the co~unication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
HOU$INC~SLUH CLEARANCE: The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts appeared before Council and
requested that the City Manager, by January 1, 1979, present a preliminary report relative to
revitalization and/or rehabilitation of the inner city, said report to include such matters as
possible funding and ho~ the program will fit in with the city's comprehensive plan.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, IfliGUI~R NBETING,
Monday, October 23, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
~unicipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, October 23, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., the regular
meetin~ hour, with Vice-Hayor Charles L. Landis presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Hampton W. Thomas and Vice-Hayor Charles L. Landis ....................... 6.
ABSENT: Hayor Noel C. Taylor .................................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City
Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend John Guthrie, Jr.,
Pastor, Raleigh Court United Methodist Church.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, October 9, 1978,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mrs. Bowles, seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
MUNICIPAL BUILDING-COURTHOUSE : Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for repair
to the main entrance stairs at the Courthouse Building, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 23, 1978, and to be opened before Council at 2:00 p.m., on
that date, the Vice-Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and
no representative present raising any question, the Vice-Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed
with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
W. J. Blane
Acorn Construction Company, Ltd.
Marsteller Corporation
$ 44,870.00
45,810.00
79,997.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Vice-
Mayor for tabulation, report and recv~endation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted.
The Vice-Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and K. B.
Kiser as members of the committee.
appeared
the year
CIVIC CENTER: Mr. Lacy L. Edwards, Jr., Chairman of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission,
before Council and presented a progress report on the activities of the Civic Center for
1977-78.
(For full text of Mr. Edwards' remarks, see transcript taken
from cassette tape on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board transmitting a Resolution
requesting the dedication of Jackson Park, or a portion thereof, to the School Board during regular
school hours and during after school activities, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication and Resolution on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the request be referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney
for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
MENTAL HEALTH: A communication from Mr. James A. Ford, Chairman, Mental Health Services
Board of Directors, requesting approval of certain revisions in the By-Laws for Mental Health
Services of the Roanoke Valley, waa before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney
for review and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
TREASURER-COMPENSATION BOARD: Copy of a communication from the Compensation Board
advising that an annual rate of $7,600.00 has been approved for Cherie M. Kelley, an employee in
the City Treasurer's Office, effective October 1, 1978, subject to concurrence of City Council,
was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the action of the Compensation Board. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
BUILDINGS: A communication from Mr. J. M. Yeatts tendering his resignation as a member
of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved chat the communication be received and filed and that the resignatiom
be accepted with regret. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
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ZONING-TRAILERS: A co~muntcation from Mr. and Mrs. Buddie R. Tuck requesting per~ission
to park a house trailer on their property at 3997 Welcome Valley Road, was before Council,
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a brief discussion of the matter, Hr. Garland moved that the City Attorney be
requested to correspond with Hr. and Hrs. Tuck and advise them of the City Ordinance provisions
which prohibit the approval of their request. The motion was seconded by Hr, Grove and adopted.
STREETS AKD ALLEYS: An application from Hr. G, Harshall Hundy, Attorney, representing
Windshield Glass Distributors Company, Incorporated, requesting that a certain 15-foot alley
located behind its office facility on Tazewell Avenue, S. E., running in a generally east-west
direction, be vacated, discontinued and closed, and that a 15-foot alley be relocated as designated
on an attached plat, was before Council,
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.')
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment of viewers in
connection with the application:
(#24372) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five (5) freeholders, any three
(3) of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Windshield Glass Distributors
Co., Inc., to permanently vacate, discontinue and close a certain 15-foot alley located behind its
office facility on Tazewell Avenue, S. E., which alley runs in a generally east-west direction,
said alley being designated by the shaded area on the attached plat dated August 16, 1978, and to
relocate a 15-foot alley as shown on the aforesaid plat dated August 16, 1978.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 163.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ...... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent)
Mr. Thomas moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Commission for
study, report and reco~nendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
COMPLAINTS-REHABILITATION CENTERS: Council having previously adopted Resolution No.
24315 requesting the State Department of Corrections to advise the city as to the purpose of
Community Youth Home, a communication from Mr. H. Selwyn Smith, Secretary of Public Safety, Conv, onwea
of Virginia, advising that Discovery House Community Youth Home is a state-operated program whose
purpose, in the broadest sense, is to assist young people to adapt to community life in such a way
that their lives may become both personally satisfying and free of unlawful behavior, was before
the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter in which the City Manager advised that he intends to
submit a further report as more fully set out in his September 5, 1978 report to Council, Mr.
Garland moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted. The Council also requested that copy of Mr. Smith's letter be forwarded by the City
Clerk to the City of Roanoke's representatives to the General Assembly.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BONDS-COURTHOUSE: The City Manager submitted a written report recomending that Council
take the following approach in regard to capital needs:
"1. Bonds - offering of an $8 million bond to finance the
construction of a courthouse.
This approach continues a fiscally conservative, modifi-
fled pay as you go, economic policy and further recognizes
the real and eroding effects of inflation.
FY 1978 surplus - spend in a fashion consistent with
the report dated September 21, 1978, $6.579 million
surplus."
In view of the fact that Mayor Taylor was absent, Mrs. Bowles moved that action on the
report be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council on Monday, November 6, 1978. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Bubard and adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report recon~ending
authorization to execute Change Order No. 4 to the contract with Bryant's Plumbing and Heating
Corporation for construction of the Trout Run Replacement Sewer, to provide for a completion time
extension of 444 calendar days.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
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(#24373) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Hanager's issuance of Change Order No. 4, as
hereinafte~ set forth, to the City's contract with Bryant's Pl,,~htng and Heating Corporation, for
the construction of the Trout Run Interceptor Sewer Line, Project No, C-510-493-01; providing for
notification of the issuance of said change order to be given to the Virginia State Water Control
Board and to the Environmental Protection Agency, and that subsequent formal approval of said
chan~e order be sought from the Virginia State Water Control Board and the Environmental Protection
Agency, all as made and provided by rules, regulations and guidelines of said agencies; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 164.)
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis .... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O,
(Hayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $250.00 be appropriated to the Department of Parks and Recreation budget, representing a
donation by Mrs. Cora P. Harden of the money from a coin-operated machine at Villa Heights
Center which her late husband operated.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $250.00 from Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Section #1375, "Parks and
Recreation," of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24374) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 164.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that $2,000.00
be transferred from the Surplus Contingency Reserve to the Law Library budget, representing a
donation from the Roanoke Bar Association for operation of said Law Library.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance amending the 1978-79 budget:
(#24375) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 165.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and V/ce-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
PENSIONS: Council having previously requested that the City Attorney prepare certain
measures in connection with a cost of living increase for certain city retirees, the matter was
again before the body.
The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting three Ordinances for
consideration by Council:
(1) a 6%% cost of living increase for all retirees,
(2) a 6~/% cost of living increase for those persons who retired
at the age of 60 or over and/or completed 30 years of service,
(3) a 6~% cost of living increase for those employees who retired
under any disability.
(For full text, see report and Ordinances on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a brief discussion of the matter and in view of the fact that Mayor Taylor was
absent, Mr. Thomas moved that action on the matter be deferred until the next regular meeting of
Council on Monday, November 6, 1978. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
BUDGET-ANTIRECESSION FUNDS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report in
regard to changes in the Antirecession Program.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Tho~-e ~oved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Hubard and adopted.
ZONING: The City Planning Comtssion submitted a ~itten report advtsin~ that the
Co~a. tssion does not feel the placing of a moratorium on development along Route 419 would be
appropriate, based on an opinion of the City Attorney that a moratorium is not legally defensible,
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office,)
Hr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the opinion of the City Attorney and the recommendl
of the City Planning Commission and that the report be received and filed, The motion was seconded
by Hr. Grove and adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AUDIT CO~fl/ITTEE: Mr, Hubard, Chairman of the Audit Comtttee, presented minutes of the
meeting of the Committee held on October 18, 1978.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the minutes be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION ~ CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24358 rezoning property located on the easterly side of the 900
block of 13th Street, S. E., approximately 130 feet south of Jamison Avenue, S. E., Official Tax
Nos. 4220307 - 4220312, inclusive, from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial
District, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its
first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Garland offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#24358) SuN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 422, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 161.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ............ 5.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.) (Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
WATER DEPARTMENT: Ordinance No. 24370 amending the City Code by providing for more than
one property to be served by one water meter, under certain conditions, having previously been
before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading, and laid over,
was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#24370) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Rule 8. of Sec. 5. Rules and Regulations,
of Chapter 1. Water Department, of Title XII. Water, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as
amended, by providing for more than one property to be served by one water meter, under certain
conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 162.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ........... 5.
NAYS: None ~ 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.) (Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 24371 authorizing and directing the proper city officials to
enter into a contract between the City and Greenbrier Valley Aviation, Incorporated, permitting
said Corporation to operate an air-taxi service at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, for a
fee of $110.00 per month for all landings for commercial use in lieu of monthly payments for landing
fees, annual privilege fee, counter space rental fee, and inter-phone service fee, such contract
to be for a term of three years, having previously been before the Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24371) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper city officials to enter into
a contract between the City and Greenbrier Valley Aviation, Inc., for use of certain facilities at
Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 162.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ......... 5.
NAYS: None ......
(Mayor Taylor was absent.) (Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
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PAY PLAN-CITY EMPLOYEES: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure amendin8 and modifying Ordinance No. 24159 to provide that the Job
classification and wage rates for those fo~mer city employees who terminated between July i and
October 4, 1978, be adjusted in accordance with the new Pay Plan, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr, Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24376) AN ORDINANCE to repeal Ordinance No. 24309, adopted August 28, 1978, and to
adopt and provide a new Pay Plan for the employees of the City of Roanoke effective October 11,
1978; amending and modifyin8 Ordinance No. 21459 to the extent herein provided; and providins for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 165.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ........... 5.
NAYS: None
(Mayor Taylor was absent.) (Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure approving certain emergency action by the City Manager, taken to provide
for necessary replacement of a sewer line at the Bank of Virginia site, he presented same; whereupon
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#24377) A RESOLUTION approving certain emergency action of the City Manager, taken to
provide for necessary replacement of a certain sewer main in the downtown section of the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 167.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis .......... 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.) (Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Cbmmber.)
INDUSTRIES: Council having previously reappointed Messrs. W. Bolling Izard and Robert
W. Woody as Directors of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
for terms of four years each ending October 20, 1982, Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(#24378) A RESOLUTION appointing two (2) directors of the Industrial Development
Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to fill four-year terms of office on its board of
directors.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 168.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ........... 5.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.) (Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
BUDGET-COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council
at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday, October 16, 1978, having instructed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure appropriating $1,438.00 to the Department of Parks and
Recreation budget to permit proper disbursement of tennis tournament entry fees collected by said
department; appropriating $14,000.00 in connection with an additional attorney position in the
Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney; and transferring $30,273.00 from Sewage Lateral Replacement
to Church Avenue Sanitary Sewer under the 1978-79 budget, Mr. Garland offered the following emergencI
Ordinance:
(#24379) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 168.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ............ 5.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.) (Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: Mrs. Bowles moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a legal
matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ............ 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.) (Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
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ARTS CO~/1SSIONt The Vice-Mayor called to the attention of Council that there was a
vacancy on the Roanoke City Arts Co,~iesion and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the na~e of Hrs. Nettie L. Kitchen.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Kitchen was elected as a member of the Roanoke
City Arts Co~/sslon for a term ending June 30, 1979, by the follo~rint vote:
FOR HRS. KITCHEN: Council members Bo~lee, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis
(Mayor Taylor was absent.) (Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR CRIHE PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOP1/ENT: The Vice-Mayor called
to the attention of Council that there were two vacancies om the Citizens' Task Force for Crime
Prevention and Social Development and called for nom~nations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of Mr. James Phipps.
Mr. Grove noted that Mr. Phipps was not a city resident but in view of the fact that
he had been working with the committee for quite some time, he would be a valuable member.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. Shaheed Omar.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Phipps and Omar were elected as members of
the Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention and Social Development for terms ending June 30,
1979, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. PHIPPS AND OMAR: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and
Vice-Mayor Landis ................................................................... 6.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
PERSONNEL AND EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES CO~MISSION: The Vice-Mayor called to the attention
of Council that there was a vacancy on the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission created
by the resignation of Ms. Jayne A. Thomas for a term ending June 30, 1979, and called for nominationf
to fill the vacancy.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Marzetta W. Thomas.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Marzetta W. Thomas was elected as a member of
the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission to fill the unexpired term of Ma. Jayne A.
Thomas, resigned, ending June 30, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. THOMAS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................ 6.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
CIVIC CENTER: The City Clerk reported that Mrs. Genevieve G. Dickinson and Mr. Lawrence
H. Hamlar have qualified as members of the Civic Center Commission for terms of one year each
ending September 30, 1979.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed.
Garland and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
The motion was seconded by Mr.
TAXES: Mr. Thomas expressed concern with the procedures required of elderly persons as
a prerequisite to their qualification for the real estate tax freeze authorized by Section 15,
Chapter 1, Title VI, of The Code of the City of Roanoke. He specifically expressed concern with
the requirement of an annual application in order to qualify for the freeze and the waiver of
deadlines in certain hardship cases.
Mr. Thomas moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney to confer with the
Commissioner of the Revenue for the purpose of recommending amendments deemed advisable to improve
the present city Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
There being no further business, the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Vice-Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR HEETING,
Monday, November 6, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, November 6, 1978, at 2:00 p.m,, the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council m~bers Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............... 7.
A~SENT: None ....................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend A. H. Molling~worth,
Retired.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring Thursday, November 16,
1978, as The Great American Smoke-Out.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
FLOODING-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Ms. Rebecca F. Bane, owner of a duplex at 812-814
Whitney Avenue, N. W., appeared before Council and complained about a flooding problem at that
location.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Garland moved that the complaint be referred to
the City Manager for investigation, report and rec~endation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
The Council requested that when the City Manager responds to the complaint, that he
provide general information as to how to approach the overall problem of flooding, particularly
in the northwest section of the City of Roanoke.
PAY PLAN-CITY EMPLOYEES-UNIONS-MUNICIPAL BUILDING-COURTHOUSE: Mr. Richard W. Crush,
2532 Berkley Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council and expressed his views regarding a city
employees' union, the new wage and classification plan, and more adequate court facilities.
(For full text of the remarks of Mr. Crush, see transcript of
cassette tape on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the remarks be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
FIRE DEPARTMENT-CITY F/dPLOYEES: Mr. Kenneth C. King, Jr., Attorney, appeared before
Council and presented a petition signed by more than 200 members of the Roanoke City Fire Department
as individuals, requesting a repeal of that section of Title II, Chapter 3, Subsection ll(b), of
the Roanoke City Code, which exempts the Fire Department from holidays.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Following a discussion of the matter, Mr. Hubard moved that the petition be referred to
the City Maoager and the City Attorney for study and advice to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: Mr. Ted Ashby, Virginia Polytechnic Institute Extension; Mr. Abdul Siebie,
Chairperson, Hurt Park Community Education Advisory Council; and Mrs. Jessie Basham, Chairperson,
Fallon Park Community Education Advisory Board, appeared before Council and advised that on
October 10, 1978, they appeared before the School Board and requested that the Board appoint a
Community Education Study Committee to evaluate the community education programs in operation,
explore the potential for new programs, and make recommendations to the School Board for the
school year 1979-80. They noted that the committee would be chaired by a School Board member and
would be charged with making a report to the School Board on the following: (a) funding for
Community Education Programs, (b) administrative arrangements for Community Education, (c) joint
sponsorship of co-~unity education with the City of Roanoke, and (d) development of a policy
statement on community education. They further recommended that this committee be comprised of
nine or more members with equal representation from the school administration, the co,unity
(including a member from each advisory group) and representatives of local government selected by
the Roanoke City Council.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the Mayor be authorized to appoint three city representatives.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
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PETITIONS ~ C(~IF~ICATIONS:
SHERIFF-COmPENSATION BOARD: Copy of a co~m~nication from the Compensation Board approving
the promotion of Hr. D. C. Thompson to the rank of Sergeant, effective October 18, 1978, and
increasing his salary to il1,00&.00, was before Council.
(For full text. see com~mication on file in the City Clerk's Office,).
The Assistant City Hanager advised that the Compensation Board action approved the
promotion of Mr. Thompson to fill a Lieutenant's position which was vacated due to a retirement,
that the Lieutenant position is being replaced by a Sergeant position and the City Manager reco~saend
that Council concur in the action of the Compensation Board.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the action of the Compensation Board. The
motion was seconded by Hr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. George I. Vogel, II, Attorney, representinB
Harrlett M. Waldrop, requesting that a certain alleyway approximately 12.5 feet in width, being
parallel to Third Street, S. W., extending from the southerly side of Elm Avenue, S. W., approxi-
mately 150.03 feet to the northerly aide of a public alley, be vacated, discontinued and closed,
was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment of viewers in
connection with the application:
(#24380) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five free-holders, any three of
whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Harriett M. Waldrop to discontinue
and close a certain alleyway, approximately 12.5 feet in width, being parallel to Third Street,
S. W., extending from the southerly side of Elm Avenue, S. W., approximately 150.03 feet to the
northerly side of a public alley, and referring the proposal to the City Planning Co~mission for
atudy and reco~nendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 169.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
Mr. Hubard moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Co~nission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BONDS-MUNICIPAL BUILDING-COURTHOUSE: Council at its regular meeting on Monday, October
23, 1978, having deferred action on a report of the City Manager in regard to capital needs,
recommending the following approach:
"i. Bonds - offering of an $8 million bond to finance the
construction of a courthouse.
This approach continues a fiscally conservative,
modified pay as you go, economic policy and further
recognizes the real and eroding affects of inflation.
FY 1978 surplus - spend in a fashion consistent with
the report dated September 21, 1978, $6.579 million
surplus."
The report was again before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the report, the Mayor presented a co~unication in regard to the
matter of a bond issue, advising that through a newspaper opinion poll or a mailing from some
convenient department, the citizens can help the City to determine community needs, explore all
alternatives and recommend priorities for identifying what they consider to be key priorities
and what they consider to be a reasonable amount for the bond issue, with the resultant recommenda-
tions to be reviewed by the City Manager and his staff and forwarded to City Council for action.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Hubard moved that the communication be referred
to the City Manager, excluding the courthouse matter, with the request that the City Manager
advise Council as to how and over what period of time the City could accomplish a program to
receive citizen input as to capital needs of the City of Roanoke and the funding of same. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas.
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Mr. Landis offered a substitute motion that the Hayors* entire co~untcation, including
the courthouse matter, be referred to the City Hanager for impl~entatton, The motion was seconded
by Hr. Garland ~nd lost by the follovin$ vote:
AYES: Council me~bers Garland, Landis and Mayor Taylor ............................... 3.
NAYS: Council members Bo~lea, Grove, Hubard and Thomas ............................. 4.
The original motion was then adopted by the follo~ng vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................ 5.
NAYS: Council members Garland and Landis ....................................... 2.
Hr. Hubard moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the appropriate legal
documents for action by Council to issue $8 million in bonds to provide adequate court facilities
for the Courts of the City of Roanoke, said bonds to be issued by Council under the Virginia
Finance Act without a referendum. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
Mr. James G. Harvey, II, President, Concerned Property Owners and Taxpayers of Roanoke,
2056 Memorial Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council and advised that there were a number of con-
cerned citizens in the audience who came to the meeting to specifically tell Council that they feel
they should be allowed to vote on the bond issue, regardless of the amount.
After further discussion, the motion was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................ 5.
NAYS: Council members Garland and Landis ............................................ 2.
At 3:45 p.m., the Mayor declared a brief recess.
At 3:55 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all members of
Council present.
PARKING GARAGE-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting
concurrence in initiating a certain procedure with APCOA, Incorporated, to provide free transient
parking in the Parking Garage from 6:00 p.m., until 12:00 midnight.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Manager verbally requested that his report be amended to provide for a 14
month duration instead of 12 months.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be amended to provide for a trial period of 14 months
beginning November 8, 1978, and ending January 8, 1980. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Thomas then offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24381) AN ORDINANCE authorizing amendment to a certain contract between the City and
APCOA, Inc., dated March 31, 1978, to authorize a change in hours of operation for the Municipal
Parking Garage and the fees charged for parking therein; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 169.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
BUDGET-PARKING GARAGE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$13,500.00 be appropriated to the Parking Garage budget to provide funds for electrical service
for the remainder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $13,500.00 from Contingencies to Parking Garage of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24382) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 170.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
RADAR-CITY PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending approval
of a lease agreement with RADAR for use of a portion of the previous school maintenance shop
property at 306 6th Street, S. W., upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the followtn8 ~mergency
Ordinance:
(#24383) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for lease by the City of a portion of
a certain building located at 6th Street, S. W., in the City of Roanoke, to RADAR, to be used as
office and operational facilities for providing transportation for elderly persons of the City,
upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 177.)
(For further action on the above Ordinance, see minutes of November 13, 1978.)
Hr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. ~hom~
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................
,7.
NAYS: None O.
PARKS AIID PLAYGROUNDS-SCHOOLS: The City Manager submitted a written report in response
to a request of Council to recommend measures to improve security in areas surrounding Jackson
Junior High School, recommending that Council adopt the appropriate measure concurring in the
designation of the property for school purposes between the hours of 7:00 a.m., and 5:00 p.m., on
school days only.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#24384) A RESOLUTION delegating control over and use of certain City property lying
within Jackson Park, more particularly designated on a map prepared by the Office of the City
Engineer, Plan No. 12-75, dated October 26, 1978, and on file in the Office of the City Clerk, to
the School Board of the City of Roanoke under certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 170.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting a time
extension on completion of a housing policy study until December 18, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and unanimously adopted.
INSURANCE-BUSES: The City Manager submitted a written report transmitting a report of
an ad hoc insurance program study committee recommending that a contract be signed with the
Betterley Consulting Group to conduct a complete analysis of the city's insurance program, and
that $25,000.00 be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $25,000.00 from
Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Section #1311, "Materials Control," of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24385) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 171.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of the
Betterley Consulting Group:
(#24386) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal and awarding a contract for the
services of an insurance consultant, upon certain terms and conditions; rejecting certain other
bids; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the requisite contract; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 171.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... -0.
Mr. Garland moved that the City Hanager be requested to consider the feasibility of
including Greater Roanoke Transit Company insurance in the analysis. The motion vas seconded by
Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting thac $18,600.00
be appropriated to Unidentified Construction in the airport budget.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following ~mergency
Ordinance:
(#24387) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Airport
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 172.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $680.00 be appropriated to the Parks and Recreation Department budget, to permit proper
disbursement of sandlot football entry fees collected by said department.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recomendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance transferring $680.00 from Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Section #1374,
"Parks and Recreation," of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24388) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 172.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--7.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to execute Change Order No. 1, in the .mount of $19,786.62 and a 30 calendar day
time extension, to the contract with Plecker Construction Company for construction of the Fairland
Lake Sewer Project, and that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance transferring $19,786.62 from Section #3601, "Sewage Lateral Replacement," to
Section #3616, "Fairland Lakes Sanitary Sewer," of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24389) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Capital
Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 173.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor _ _
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance approving the issuance of Change
Order No. 1:
(#24390) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 1, as
hereinafter set forth, to the City's contract with Plecker Construction Company, for the construc!
of the Fairland Lake sanitary sewer system project; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 173.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council m~bers Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
BUDGET-ROAI/OKE CIVIC CENTER: The City Hanager submitted a written report reco~mending
that two additional concession etands be constructed at the Roanoke Civic Center Coliseum and that
funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the folloving
emergency Ordinance providing for funds in the total amount of $13,200.00:
(#24391) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 174.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ -0.
BUDGET-C.E.T.A.: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that pending the
receipt of fiscal year 1979 allocations, the U. S. Department of Labor is authorizing an interim
allocation of $208,489.00 to the Roanoke Consortium for Manpower Services which will allow for
the continuation of CETA services to residents of the City of Roanoke, the City of Covington, the
City of Clifton Forge, Alleghany County, Botetourt County, Craig County and Roanoke County and recom-
mending that Council appropriate the total amount of $208,489.00 to certain CETA Grant Accounts.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24392) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the Grant Programs
Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 175.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
PENSIONS: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting five draft Ordinances
which would provide for a cost of living increase to certain city retirees and their beneficiaries,
all said Ordinances be effective December 31, 1978, retroactive to July 1, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
per cent
deferred
June 30,
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for a six and one-half
cost of living increase to all retirees and beneficiaries, except those eligible for
vested benefits, for a one year period only, retroactive to July 1, 1978 and terminating
1979:
(#24393) AN ORDINANCE providing for certain supplemental benefits under the Employees'
Retirement System for a period of one year to certain persons receiving benefits prior to July 1,
1978, and assuring certain minimum benefits to members of such System who, on and after July 1,
1978, are eligible for retirement; providing for an effective date; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 175.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
After a discussion of the matter, and as a suhstitute motion, Mr. Thomas offered the
Ordinance providing for a six and one-half per cent cost of living increase to all retirees and
beneficiaries, except those eligible for deferred vested benefits. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................................. 3.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove and Hubard ............................... 4.
The original motion, Ordinance No. 24393, was then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
Mr. J. H. Johnson, retired City Treasurer, appeared before Council and spoke in support
of all retirees receiving the same percentage of increase regardless of the amount of their
current pensions.
Germain to the matter, Hr. Hubard presented a communication requesting that the City
Manager and the Director of Finance seek proposals from qualified persons in the pension field
for a thorough review of the city pension plan with suggestions for improvement thereof.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the City Hanager and the Director of Finance be authorized to
seek proposals from qualified persons in the pension field for a thorough review of the Cit¥*s
pension plan and submit a report to the Council relative to the extent of the study and the cost
of some. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
TAXES: Council having previously requested a report from the City Attorney in connection
with procedures required of elderly persons as a prerequisite to their qualification for the real
property tax freeze, the City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting the requested
information.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance amending the City Code so as to
authorize the Commissioner of Revenue to permit the late filing of the affidavit required of
elderly persons for real property tax freeze for first-time applicants or the late filing of such
affidavit for other than first-time applicants in hardship cases:
(#24394) AN ORDINANCE to omend and reordain subsection (c), Application for exemption,
of Section 15, Exemption of certain taxes on property of certain elderly and permanently and
totally disabled persons, of Chapter 1, Current Taxes, of Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Revenue to permit the
late filing of the affidavit required by this subsection for first-time applicants or the late
filing of such affidavit for other than first-time applicants in hardship cases; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 176.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
Mr. Thomas moved that the City Attorney be requested to transmit a copy of his report
to the City of Roanoke representatives to the General Assembly, together with such other pertinent
information as he cares to impart, advising them of Council's opinion regarding this matter and
requesting their assistance toward improving the state statute. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and unanimously adopted.
LEGISLATION-CITY GOVERNMENT: The City Attorney submitted a written report in regard to
House Bill 63, reco~ending that Council oppose the bill absent substantial revisions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the City Attorney and the City Manager be authorized to seek
modifications as suggested in the report and if said modifications are not made, that they be
authorized to oppose passage of the bill. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously
adopted.
CITY ATTORNEY: The City Attorney submitted a written report announcing the resignation
of Mr. James E. Buchholtz as Assistant City Attorney, effective December 31, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the resignation be accepted with regret. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having referred to the City Planning Commission for study,
report and recommendation a request of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
that certain alleyways located adjacent to Hurt Park be vacated, discontinued and closed, the
City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request on Monday, November
13, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the request may be heard, in the Council Chomber.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
SUBDIVISIONS: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request of Builder's Investment Group to vacate a portion of the plat of Arrow Wood
Subdivision be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council hold a public hearing on the request on Monday, November
13, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the request may be heard, in the Council Chomber.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
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COURTHOUSE: Council having referred to a conmittee for tabulation, report and reco~endati
the bids vhich were received for repair to the amin entrance stairs at the Courthouse Building,
the co~vtttee submitted a written report recommending that the low bid of W. J. Blanc, in the
amount of $44,870.00 be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Cotmcil concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24395) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid opened before the City Council on October 23,
1978, from W. J. Blane, for making repairs to the steps of the Campbell Avenue entrance to the
Courthouse, upon certain terms and conditions; rejecting certain other bids; authorizing the
proper City officials to execute the requisite contract; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 176.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
RADIO-TELEVISION: The Regional Cable Television Committee submitted a written report
recommending a certain adjustment in the rates permitted to be charged subscribers to CATV service.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council hold a public hearing on the proposed rate adjustment on
Monday, December 11, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the
Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk presented a list of pending items from July 19, 1976,
through October 23, 1978.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STADIUM: Council having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure
waiving the rental fees and incidental charges for the use of Victory Stadium by the Roanoke
Valley Chember of Commerce for the Annual Sandlot Football Championship Playoff Games for 1978,
upon certain terms and conditions, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following
Resolution:
(#24396) A RESOLUTION waiving the rental fees and incidental charges for the use of
Victory Stadium by the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce for the Annual Sandlot Football Champion-
ship Playoff Games for 1978, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 177.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...........
O.
BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Council having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the
proper measure authorizing execution of a deed of release deleting certain provisions pertaining
to land conveyed to The Burrell Memorial Hospital Association, he presented same; whereupon, Mr.
Hubard moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24397) AN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of a deed of release deleting certain
provisions pertaining to land conveyed to The Burrell Memorial Hospital Association.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 178.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss two matters
of potential litigation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ..............
INDUSTRIES: The City Clerk reported that Mr, Robert W. Woody has qualified as a Director
of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke for a term of four years ending
October 20, 1982.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Landis and unanimously adopted.
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Lacy L. Edwards, Jr., has
qualified for a term of one year ending September 30, 1979, that Mr. J. Carson Quarles has qualified
for a term of two years ending September 30, 1980, and that Mr. Frank G. Martin, Jr., has qualified
for a term of three years ending September 30, 1981, as members of the Roanoke Civic Center
Comm~ssion.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and unanimously adopted.
PERSONNEL: The City Clerk reported that Mrs. Marzetta W. Thomas has qualified as a
m-mher of the Personnel and Employment Practices Co-v, ission to fill the unexpired term of Ms.
Jayne A. Thomas, resigned, ending June 30, 1979.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
LIBRARIES: In regard to the possible relocation of the City Library from its present
location to the old post office building, Mr. Hubard asked the City Manager for any remarks he
might have on the subject; whereupon, the City Manager replied that this is a subject that was
brought forward many months ago and the city has received the endorsement of the Library Board
to study the matter. He said he had been attempting to collect information from outside sources
which could be considered neutral information, that a source was found to do such an analysis for
$1,000.00 and the information was due sometime during the week. Mr. Ewert noted that three
things must be considered: (1) whether or not the old post office building could be used effectivel
as a library, (2) long-term needs of the library and (3) the best location for the library.
He said he had not come to any conclusions, but when all the facts are weighed he would make a
recommendation to Council.
COUNCIL: The Mayor presented a communication from Mr. Allen Beals, Executive Director,
National League of Cities, requesting the designation of a Voting Delegate and an Alternate
Voting Delegate for the Annual Congress of Cities on November 25 - 29, 1978, at St. Louis, Missouri.
Mr. Thomas moved that the Mayor be designated as the Voting Delegate and that Mrs.
Bowles be designated as the Alternate Voting Delegate. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and
unanimously adopted.
CITY GOVERNMENT-MISCELLANEOUS: The Mayor presented a communication from Mayor Tom
Moody, President, National League of Cities, advising that the Board of Directors of the National
League of Cities has approved an assessment equal to 17 per cent of the annual dues of each
direct member city over the next fifteen years for the purpose of purchasing a headquarters
building for the National League of Cities.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council agree to fund its pro-rata share and that the communication
be referred to the Director of Finance for report and recommendation as to which plan for payment
would be preferable. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mubard and unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, l~Jlil HEETING,
Monday, November 13, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke ~et in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Honday, November 13, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., ~rlth Vice-Hayor
Charles L. Landis presiding.
PRESENT: Council me~bers Elizabeth T, Bo~les, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Hampton W. Thomas and Vice-Mayor Charles L. Landis ......................... 6.
ABSENT: Hayor Noel C. Taylor
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Sam N. NcGhee, III, Assistant City Manager; Hr. Wilburn C.
Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Hr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger,
Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Paul Alwine, Pastor,
First Church of the Brethren.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, October 23, 1978,
having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Grove, seconded by Mr. Hubard and
adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were approved as recorded.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Vice-Mayor presented a Proclamation which had been issued by the
Mayor declaring November 16, 1978 as "Nickel Day" on Valley Metro Transit.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of the Council, the City Clerk having previously
set a public hearing for Monday, November 13, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter could be heard, on the request of Ms. Marie H. Hott, Mr. Eugene M. Souma, Ms. Janet F.
George, Ms. Lourice F. Moses, Ms. Joanne So-m~ and Hr. Julian F. Millehan that two adjoining
parcels of land containing 3.83 acres, more or less, situate on the north side of Melrose Avenue,
N. W., being a portion of Official Tax Nes. 2660102 and 2660103, be rezoned from C-l, Office and
Institutional District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
approval of the request.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Jennings T. Bird, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before Council
in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Thomas moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24398) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 266, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis .... 6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
SUBDIVISIONS: Council having set a public hearing for Monday, November 13, 1978, at
7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on the request of Builder's Invsstmenl
Group to vacate a portion of the plat of Arrow Wood Subdivision, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Daniel F. Layman, Jr., Attorney, appeared before Council in support of the request
of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Thomas moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24399) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating the plat of subdivision of Lots 1-5, Block 16,
Lots 1-5, Block 17, and Lots 7 and 8, Block 22, Map of Arrow Wood, as more particularly described
hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council ~embera Bovles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thom-- and Vice-Hayor Landis----6,
(Hayor Taylor was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council havin$ set a public hearing for Monday, November 13, 1978,
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on the request of the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority that certain alleyways located adjacent to Hurt Park
be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter wa~ before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Daniel F. Layman, Jr., Attorney, appeared before Council in support of the request
of his client.
The viewers appointed to view the alleys submitted a written report advising that they
have viewed the alleys and the neighboring property, and they are unanimously of the opinion that
no inconvenience would result either to any individual or to the public from vacating, discontinuing
and closing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Grove moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24400) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing certain alleyways
located adjacent to Hurt Park, which are more particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ...... 6
NAYS: None 0
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
ZONING: Council having set a public hearing for Monday, November 13, 1978, at 7:30
p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on a proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance to permit conditional zoning, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the proposed amendment be approved.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24401) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 4.1, Zoning, of Title XV,
Construction~ Alteration and Use of Land~ Buildings and Other Structures, of the Code of the City
of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, by adding a new Article VII.i, Conditional Zonins, providing for
conditional amendments to the City's zoning ordinance in special circumstances.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard.
In this connection, Mr. Robert N. Richert, President of the Old Southwest Neighborhood
Alliance, 415 Allison Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council and expressed certain reservations
about the proposed Ordinance.
Mr. Richard W. Crush, 2532 Berkley Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council and raised
questions pertaining to enforcement of the Ordinance.
(For full text of the statements made by Mr. Richert and Mr. Crush and
discussion which transpired during the public hearing, see transcript
of cassette tape on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Following a lengthy discussion of the proposed amendment, Ordinance No. 24401 on first
reading was then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
DONATIONS-CITY MANAGER-CITY GOVERNMENT: A communication from Mr. George B. Cartledge,
Sr., Chairman of the Board, Grand Piano & Furniture Company, donating two arm chairs, one sofa
and one table to be used in the City Manager's Office, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Assistant City Manager advised that the City Manager's Office has reviewed the letter
and conferred with Mr. Cartledge and they find the gifts to be acceptable for their office.
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Hr. Thomas moved that the coumunicstion be received and filed and that Mr. Cartledge be
advised of the City's appreciation of the donation. The motion was seconded by Hr. Hubard and
adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
DOI~TOWN REVITALIZATION: Hr. Chad Floyd representing the firm of Moore Grover & Harper
appeared before Council and presented a slide presentation relative to the status to date of the
do~ntosm study.
HEALTH DEPARTHENT: The Assistant City Manager submitted a written report of the City
Nanager recvmending adoption of the By-Laws for Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley as
amended and adopted at their meeting on March 16, 1978.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the reco~endation and offered the follo~ing
Resolution:
(#24402) A RESOLUTION approving amendments to the By-Laws of Mental Health Services of
the Roanoke Valley recommended by the Board of D/rectors of Hental Health Services on March
1978.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 178.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis .... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-TRAFFIC-STATE HIGHWAYS-BRIDGES: The Assistant City Manager submitted a written
report of the City Manager recommending that the Norfolk and Western Railway Company be reimbursed
$5,800.00 to move their utilities under the north end of the Hunter Memorial Viaduct in connection
with the widening thereof.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24403) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978~79 General
Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 179.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis-----6.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of Norfolk
and Western Railway Company for alteration of railroad utilities:
(#24404) AN ORDINANCE accepting a proposal of Norfolk and Western Railway Company for
the alteration of railroad utilities in conjunction with the widening of Hunter Memorial Viaduct;
authorizing execution of a written agreement pertaining to such work; and providing for an emergency
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 179.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis .... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES-PERSONNEL: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending authorization to purchase a pre-progr-mmed computer payroll/personnel informatio:
system from Management Science of America, Incorporated, for the city and its school system, that
an additional Progr-mmer/Analyst be employed, and that $90,000.00 be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24405) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 180.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the follo~ln$ vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-~ayor Landis .... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the City Hanager to
enter into a contract with Management Science of America, Incorporated:
(#24406) AN ORDINANCE relating to a payroll/personnel information system for the City
and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with a certain c~mputer programming
firm to provide such services upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 180.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis .... 6.
NAYS: None ...........................................
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-PLANNING-PAP, KS A_ND PLAYGROUNDS: The Assistant City Manager submitted a
written report of the City Manager requesting a transfer of $17,000.00 from existing funds within
the Community Development Block Grant in connection with improvements to Highland Park, Sunrise
Park, new southwest park and Morningside Park.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24407) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 181.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: The Assistant City Manager submitted a written report of the City Manager
requesting an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Huhard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
RADAR-CITY PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting
a revision of Ordinance No. 24383 which was passed as an emergency measure by the Council on
November 6, 1978, advising that in view of the fact that the measure provides for the lease of
City property, it cannot be adopted as an emergency measure. He noted that he was returning the
measure to Council for its second reading as a non-emergency measure.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered Ordinance No. 24383 for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24383) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for lease by the City of a portion of
a certain building located at 6th Street, S. W., in the City of Roanoke, to RADAR, to be used as
office and operational facilities for providing transportation for elderly persons of the City,
upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 177.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
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BUDGET-POLICE DEPARTHENT-GRANTS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report
advising that a transfer of $1,962.00 is neceasaw in connection with the close-out of Police
Hanagement Information Grant No. 76-A4184.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance closing out the grant:
(#24408) AN oRDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 181.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis .... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SCHOOLS: At the regular meeting of Council on Monday, April 24, 1978 the Mayor appointed
Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bowles, Mrs. Dorothea D. Pike, Mrs. Katherine G. Cochran, Mr. Robert A. Young
and Mrs. Carol A. Marchal as members of a committee to study certain recommendations made by the
Roanoke Central Council PTA regarding the selection process for Roanoke City School Board members.
In this connection, the committee submitted a written report transmitting a recommended procedure
and also a revised application for School Board appointment.
(For full text, see report, application and recommendations contained in Ordinance
No. 24409 on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first, reading:
(#24409) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 1, General Provisions, of Title
VII, Public Schools, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding new sections
numbered 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7 establishing a new procedure for the election of School
Board trustees; repealing Section 3.1, establishing the former procedure for election of School
Board trustees.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council me~bers Bowies, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
AIRPORT: The Airport Advisory Commission submitted a written report rec~ending
to lease Airport Building No. 10 and approxtr~tely 89,100 square feet of general aviation ramp
space adjacent thereto to Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated, under certain terms and conditions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the reco~endation and that the following
be placed upon its first reading:
(#24410) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the lease by the City of Airport
Building #10 and approximately 89,100 square feet of adjacent general aviation ramp space to
Piedmont Aviation, Inc.; upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
BURRELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: Ordinance No. 24397 authorizing execution of a
deed of release deleting certain provisions pertaining to land conveyed to The Burrell Memorial
Hospital Association having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and
adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24397) AN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of a deed of release deleting certain
provisions pertaining to land conveyed to The Burrell Memorial Hospital Association.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 178.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance.
and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ..... 6.
NAYS: None ..........................
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
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COiINCIL: Due to the fact that five m~mhere of Council would be attendin$ the National
League of Cities on Norther 25 - 29, 1978, and a quoru~ would not be present for the Council
meeCi~ on ~nday, November 27, 1978, Hr. Hubard offered the foll~ng Resolution cancelling the
(#24411) A RESOLUTION cancelling the regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to
be held November 27, 1978.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 182.)
Hr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Hayor Landis .....
NAYS: None .......
(Hayor Taylor was absent.)
8:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There heinE no further business, the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
APPROVED
City Clerk Vice-Mayor
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COUNCIL, SPECIAL HEETING,
Monday, November 20, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special meetins in the Civil Defense Room of
the Municipal Building on Monday, November 20, 1978, at 3:45 p.m., with Mayor Noel C. Taylor
presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William $. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ..............
ABSENT: None ................................................................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. E~ert, City Hanager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City Attorney
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The City Clerk advised that the Mayor had called the special meeting for the purpose of
discussing a matter relating to the allocation of capacity and construction of sanitary sewer
interceptors; and a request of the City Manager to discuss a real estate matter in Executive
Session.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The Water Resources Committee submitted a written report in
regard to the sanitary sewer capacity allocation and Joint use construction, recommending that
Council, by Resolution, transmit a document entitled "Sewer Interceptor Allocation Calculation",
dated October 19, 1978, to the other local governments party to the 1972 Sewage Treatment Contracts
and specifically specify the allocations stated in Section (B) (3) of that document; that Council,
by Resolution, addressed to Roanoke County and the Roanoke County Public Service Authority request
those entities to formally agree to pay the percentage of the local cost of the Ore Branch Sewer
Interceptor segment presently under construction identified as Roanoke County's percentage in an
attached memo dated November 15, 1978, upon billing from the City, and that the City will agree to
reimburse the County and the PSA the same percentage of any future grant funds received on this
project segment; and that Council, by Resolution, addressed to all local governments party to the
1972 Sewage Treatment contract formally invite all parties to make a definite commitment to the
City by January 1, 1979 of their desire or lack of desire to participate in the City's annexation
mandated sewer interceptor projects, all commitments to be unqualified, and be predicated on a
definite stated desired capacity with all costs to be prorated based on the capacity designated in
each segment and the assumption that construction will be completed and all costs doe and payable
by January 1, 1981.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution allocating joint use capacity in certain
interceptor sewer lines of the City; to-wit: Roanoke River Interceptor and Tinker Creek Interceptor
(#24412) A RESOLUTION allocating joint use capacity in certain interceptor sewer lines
of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None
-0.
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution requesting the local governing bodies of the
several jurisdictions of the Roanoke Valley causing sewage to be delivered to the City's Sewage
Treatment Plant for treatment; viz: the City of Salem, Roanoke County, Botetourt County and the
Town of Vinton to advise the City, as their interests may dictate, whether or not they wish to
join the City in certain joint-use sewer interceptor construction projects and that said response
be received on or before January 2, 1979:
(#24413) A RESOLUTION requesting the local governing bodies of the several jurisdictions
of the Roanoke Valley causing sewage to be delivered to the City's Sewage Treatment Plant for
treatment, to advise the City, as their interests may dictate, whether or not said localities wish
to join the City in certain Joint-use sewer interceptor construction projects.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..........
.0.
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager
to request the County of Roanoke and/or the Roanoke County Public Service Authority to reimburse
the City for a proportionate part of the cost of construction of a certain joint-use sewer intercept(
being constructed for the benefit of both the City of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke, upon
certain terms and conditions:
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(#24414) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Hanager to request the County
of Roanoke and/or the Roanoke County Public Service Authority to reimburse the City for a
part of the cost of construction of a certain ~oint-use sewer interceptor being constructed for
the benefit of both the City of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council me~bers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--?.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
COUNCIL: At the request of the City Manager, Hr. Thomas moved that Council meet in
Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter, The motion was seconded by Hrs. Bowles and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
ATTEST
City Clerk
APPROVED
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, December 4, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, December 4, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., the relular
meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T, Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L, Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................ 7,
ABSENT: None ......................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. R. E. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dlbling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Judith M. St. Clair, Deputy City
Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, November 6,
1978, the regular meeting held on Monday, November 13, 1978, and the special meeting held on
Monday, November 20, 1978, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mr. Hubard,
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with and the minutes were
approved as recorded. (Mr. Thomas had not arrived at the meeting.)
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for construction
of the Forest Park Boulevard Replacement Sewer, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 1:30 p.m., Monday, December 4, 1978, and to be opened before Council at 2:00 p.m., on that
date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no rep
tive present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the Deputy City Clerk to proceed with the
opening of the bids; whereupon the Deputy City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
E. C. Pace and Company -
Laramore Construction Co., Inc. -
Aaron J. Conner General Contractor, Inc. -
$ 95,431.00
144,881.00
204,342.38
Mr. Hubard moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by the Mayor
for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by ~'r. Carland and
adopted. (Mr. Thomas had not arrived at the meeting.)
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, K. B. Kiser, and T. F. Brady
as members of the comm~ittee.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
TAXES: A communication from Mr. W. H. Mottesheard requesting assistance since the
cost of living increases in pensions will cause his income to slightly exceed the city's present
limit for tax freeze eligibility, thereby raising his taxes and nullifying said increase, was
before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
At this point, Mr. Thomas entered the meeting.
Mr. Garland advised that the State has increased the amount one can earn from $10,000.00
to $12,000.O0, and moved that, in view of the fact that the enabling legislation has been passed
by the State, the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure increasing the amount
one can earn to $12,000.00 and to increase the maximum of net worth to $50,000.00 in order to
parallel the State legislation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
Delegate A. Victor Thomas appeared in support of increasing said limits.
Mr. Hubard suggested when this matter is again before the body, that the City Manager
and/or the Director of Finance make any appropriate comments concerning the continual increase of
limits and the relation thereof to inflation.
ELECTIONS: A comunication from Mr. Amdrew H. Thompson, Secretary, Electoral Board,
transmitting the abstract of votes cast in the General and Special Elections held on November 7,
1978, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending approval
for the transfer of $345,958.00 from the Contingency Reserve Account for the purchase of certain
replacement equipment.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the reco~endation and offered the following
e~ergency Ordinance:
(#24415) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45,
Hr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard.
During a discussion of the matter, the City Manager was requested to investigate the
possibility of purchasing a certsin mass produced pumper engine for the Fire Department as opposed
to the engine included on the list of requested equipment replacement items submitted to Council.
The Ordinance was then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
approval for the transfer of $25,000.00 for Mill Mountain Zoo, Inc., and $25,000.00 for Roanoke
Transportation Museum, Inc., from the Capital Reserve Fund - Park Improvements Account.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24416) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
COURTS FACILITY: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization
to spend up to $10,000.00 for professional services to evaluate the potential use of the existing
courthouse and the old post office building in providing adequate and secure facilities for the
courts.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the City Manager
be authorized to spend up to $10,000.00 for professional services to evaluate the potential use
of the old courthouse building and all the options available to the city for the courts facility.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-FIRE DEPARTMENT-CIVIL DEFENSE: The City Manager submitted a written report
advising of an incident involving a hazardous substance and recummending that funds be appropriated
to defray costs involved, and that the City Attorney review the incident to determine if the
responsible party may be held liable for said costs.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24417) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that a total of $3,460.00 be appropriated to the Department of Parks and Recreation budget,
representing basketball and volleyball entry fees collected by said department.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24418) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
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Hrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland
and adopted by the followin$ vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... -0.
BUDGET-GRANTS-CC~PREHENSIVE EHPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT: The City Manager submitted a
written report advising that the Roanoke Consortium for Manpower Services Letter of Credit has
been increased by $3,093,795.00 and reco~nending that this amount be appropriated to designated
CETA accounts.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24419) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
BUDGET-SHERIFF-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~ending authori-
zation to accept Law Enforcement Grant No. 79-A4792 for continuation of the City Sheriff's Training
Program, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the reco~endation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24420) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0.
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution authorizing acceptance of the grant:
(#24421) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No. 79-A4792
made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime Prevention and authorizing
the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with
DJCP for an action grant of Federal funds for the purpose of providing an on-going training
program for the Roanoke City Sheriff's department.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with seeking approval, participation and reimbursement from the State Board of Corrections for
proposed alterations and additions to the Roanoke Juvenile Detention Home.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#24422) A RESOLUTION stating the intention of the City Council to proceed with the
necessary alterations and additions to the Roanoke Juvenile Detention Home to meet minimum State
standards, upon certain terms and conditions, and authorizing the City Manager to communicate
such intention to the State Department of Corrections seeking a commitment of said department to
reimburse the City fifty percent (50%) of all expenditures relating to such alterations and
additions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, ttuberd, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ O.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization to
execute a proposed Airport Use Asreement with Allegheny Airlines, Inc.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~24423) AN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of an Airport Use Agreement with Allegheny
Airlines, Inc. for a term commencing retroactive to October 29, 1978, and terminating March 31,
1981, and providing for use of certain public landing areas and lease of certain space in the
terminal building by Allegheny Airlines, Inc. for certain consideration, upon certain terms and
conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................................. O.
JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
new contracts be implemented for Outreach Detention services with certain contracting jurisdictions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the reco~endation and offered the following
Resolution:
(#24424) A RESOLUTION authorizing agreements to be entered into with other political
subdivisions relating to said other's use of Outreach Detention Services.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT-GRANTS-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT: The City Manager
submitted a written report recommending authorization to sign an amendment to the lease with
Jato, LTD., to provide for 575 square feet of additional office space for the Program Agent CETA
Administration at 309 Second Street, S. W.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the reco~nendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24425) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into a certain lease
amendment dated November 1, 1978, whereby the City shall lease certain additional office space in
the Jato House Building located at 308 Second Street, S. W., in the City of Roanoke, from the
owner of said property, to be used as office accommodations for certain administrative employees
of the City, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
COUNCIL: The City Manager verbally requested an Executive Session with Council to
discuss a legal matter and a real estate matter.
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
BUDGET-CITY GOVERNMENT-MISCELLANEOUS: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report in connection with the City of Roanoke's assessment for a new headquarters building for
the National League of Cities.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Garland moved that Council concur in Plan D as stated in the Director of Finance's
report and offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24426) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emersency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45,
Hr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove.
At this point, Mayor Taylor called for observations from those members of Council who
attended the recent National League of Cities meeting to bring out the value of the city's partici-
pation in this particular project; whereupon, Mr. Hubard, Mr. Thomas, Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Grove
offered their verbal comments.
The Ordinance was then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor - - 7
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
SCHOOLS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report in connection with Items
2, 3, 4 and 5 of a request of the Roanoke City School Board for various appropriations.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report concurring in the above
report.
Mr. George E. Franklin, Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center,
appeared and presented a written statement advising that while he is in favor of an alternative
educational program, he is requesting that Council deny the request for funds for this program
until further competent planning and accountability can be accomplished.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Items 2, 3 and 4 of the School Board request be received and filed.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
During a discussion of the matter, Council expressed the opinion that while they are in
favor of an alternative education program, they feel it should be included in the budget at the
beginnin~ of the year and should not be rushed into without proper planning, and that once a budget
is adopted we should attempt to live within that budget.
Mr. Lewis M. Nelson,, Jr., Chairman, Roanoke City School Board, appeared in support of
the requests, and explained that the $8,000.00 for Teacher Aide Salaries is needed to give a
small raise to these teachers as this matter was inadvertently omitted from their budget, and the
$25,000.00 for Classified Salary Scale is needed to conduct a study of the School system positions
as they were not included in the recent study performed for the city. He further explained there
was no contingency fund in the School budget from which these funds could be appropriated.
After further discussion, Council expressing the opinion that possibly the School Board
could find funds for these requests within their budget, Mr. Landis' motion was unanimously
adopted.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance dealing with Item 5 of the request
of the Roanoke City School Board:
(#24427) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0.
CITY CODE-TAXES-REAL ESTATE ASSESSOR: The Real Estate Assessor submitted a written
report reco~ending adoption of an Ordinance authorizing a late filing fee for revalidations and
applications for taxation on the basis of use assessment, and establishing a late filing fee of
$25.00 per application.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24428) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 2, Applications, of Chapter 12,
Special Use Assessment and Taxation for Certain Real Estate Devoted to A~ricultural Uso, of
Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as emended, providing for late
filing of the applications required by this section under certain circumstances upon payment of a
late filing fee and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Hr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
REPORTS OF COf~ITTEES:
SUBDIVISIONS: The City Planning Com~tssion submitted a written report recommending
that the Subdivision Ordinance be modified to require a fee of $50.00 as permitted under the
State Code for vacation of a subdivision plat.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council hold a public hearing on the matter on Monday, January 8,
1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
SUBDIVISIONS: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report concurring in the
staff recommendation that there are not significant differences in the subdivision standards of
the City and Roanoke County relative to the City's extraterritorial subdivision jurisdiction
within the County, and that this is a matter for the staffs of the respective Planning Commissions
to resolve and requires no modification of the Subdivision Ordinance.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and that it be received and filed.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report in
connection with surplus federal property adjoining the Veterans Administration Hospital, recommend-
ing that the property be named Veterans Park after it has been acquired.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland advised that Delegate Ray L. Garland had to be out of the city but wished to
speak on this matter, and moved that the matter be carried over one week. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis.
After further discussion, Mr. Landis offered a substitute motion that the matter be
carried over until such time as the city receives the deed to the property. The motion was seconde¢
by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
Mayor Taylor requested that Delegate Garland be advised when this matter comes back to
Council.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommend-
ing that the new park located in the old southwest section between llth and 12th Streets, S. W.
and Norfolk and Jackson Avenues, S. W., be named Perry Park.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Martha Ogden appeared in support of the recommendation of the City Planning Commissio
During a discussion of the matter, Council expressed its concern over the inconsistency
of naming this park after an individual and of not naming the park adjacent to the Veterans
Administration Hospital after an individual.
Mr. Landis moved that action on this matter be delayed until the same time as the park
adjacent to the Veterans Administration Hospital is named. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas.
After further discussion, it being pointed out that the city may never obtain the
property adjacent to the Veterans Administration Hospital and consequently, this small park would
never be named, Mr. Hubard offered a substitute motion that Council instruct the City Attorney to
prepare the necessary papers to designate this small park as Perry Park. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
STREET NAMES: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending that
the road leading from Route 419 to Hidden Valley Junior High School be named "Hidden Valley School
Road."
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council refer the matter to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
STREET NAMES: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report reco~enending that
the portion of Countryside Road, N. W., between Highland Farm Road and Ferncliff Road, be renamed
Highland Farm Road, as a result of the abandonment of a portion of the Arrow Wood Subdivision.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council refer the matter to the City Attorney for preparation of
the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
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ZONING-PLAtfltlNG: The City Planning Co~aiasion submitted a written report concurring in
a staff report recommending a cooperative analysis of development alternatives for the area along
Route 419.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr, Edwin L, Longbrake appeared in support of the matter and reiterated his concerns for
zoning, architectural and asthetic blending of that area. He also presented some concerns of Hr.
Gerry BiJwaard, President, Roanoke County Civic Leagues, regarding the highway situation and
preserving the residential character of that area.
Hr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PENDING ITEHS: The City Clerk presented a list of pending items from July 19, 1976,
through November 20, 1978.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24398 rezoning two adjoining parcels of land containing 3.83
acres, more or less, situate on the north side of Melrose Avenue, N. W., being a portion of Official
Tax Nos. 2660103 and 2660102, from C-i, Office and Institutional District, to C-2, General Co~m~er-
cial District, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted
on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24398) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 266, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in
relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......... ~ .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
SUBDIVISIONS: Ordinance No. 24399 permanently vacating the plat of subdivision of Lots
1 - 5, Block 16, Lots 1 - 5, Block 17, and Lots 7 and 8, Block 22, Map of Arrow Wood, as more
particularly described hereinafter, having previously been before the Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24399) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating the plat of subdivision of Lots 1-5, Block 16,
Lots 1-5, Block 17, and Lots 7 and 8, Block 22, Map of Arrow Wood, as more particularly described
hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor~ ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Ordinance No. 24400 permanently vacating,
discontinuing and closing certain alleyways located adjacent to Hurt Park, which are more particu-
larly described hereinafter, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read
and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24400) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing certain alleyways
located adjacent to Hurt Park, which are more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7,
NAYS: None ............................................................................. O.
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ZONINGt Ordinance No. 24401 amending and reordaining Chapter 4.1, Zonins, of Title X~,
Construction, Alteration and Use of Land, Buildings and Other Structures, of the Code of the City
of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding a ne~ Article VII.I, Conditional Zoning, providing for
conditional amendments to the City's Zoning ordinance in special circ,,m~tances, having previously
been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Hr. Landis offering the follovin~ for its second reading and
final adoption:
(#24401) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 4.1, Zoning, of Title XV, Construci 1on,
Alteration and Use of Land, Buildings and Other Structures, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956
as amended, by adding a ne~ Article VII.I, Conditional Zoning, providing for conditional amendments
to the City's zoning ordinance in special circumstances.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard.
After a discussion regarding reversion of a granted zoning designation to a former zoning
designation, the Ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
CITY CODE~SCHOOLS: Ordinance No. 24409 amending and reordaining Chapter 1, General
Provisions, of Title VII, Public Schools, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended,
by adding new sections numbered 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7 establishing a new procedure for
the election of School Board trustees; repealing Section 3.1, establishing the former procedure
for election of School Board trustees, having previously been before the Council for its first
reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Hubard offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24409) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 1, General Provisions, of Title
VII, Public Schools, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding new sections
numbered 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 3.7 establishing a new procedure for the election of School
Board trustees; repealing Section 3.1, establishing the former procedure for election of School
Board trustees.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .........................................................................
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 24410 authorizing and providing for the lease by the City of
Airport Building #10 and approximately 89,100 square feet of adjacent general aviation ramp space
to Piedmont Aviation, Inc. upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been before the
Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24410) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the lease by the City of Airport
Building #10 and approximately 89,100 square feet of adjacent general aviation ramp space to
Piedmont Aviation, Inc., upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0.
SCHOOLS-CITY PROPERTY-PURCHASE OF PROPERTY: Council having instructed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure accepting the possession and control of the Washington Heights
Elementary School building and grounds from the School Board, he presented same; whereupon, Mr.
Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#24429) A RESOLUTION accepting the possession and control of the Washington Heights
Elementary School building and grounds from the School Board of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure establishing a schedule of rates and charges for special water services, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
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services
(#24430) A RESOLUTION establishing a schedule of races and charges for special water
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. ThomAm
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Bubard, Landis, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0o
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY-CIVIC CENTER: Council having instructed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure providing for the city's acquisition of certain real
property bearing Official Tax Nos. 3014003 and 3014005 adjacent to the Civic Center property, he
presented same; whereupon Mr. Landis o££ered the following Ordinance:
(#24431) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of certain real property
bearing Official Tax Nos. 3014003 and 3014005, in the City of Roanoke, and providing for an emergenc
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Thomas ...............
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor not voting.)
BUDGET-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-SCHOOLS-CIVIC CENTER: Council having instructed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79
budget, he presented same; whereupon Mr. Hubard offered the following Ordinance:
(#24432) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
SCHOOLS: Pursuant to a request from the Community Education group to appoint three
persons including a member of Council to the Come, unity Education Study Committee, Mayor Taylor
appointed Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bowles, Mrs. Francis S. Boon and Mr. James D. Ritchie as members of
the Community Education Study Committee.
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that
there was a vacancy on the Community Relations Committee and called for nominations to fill
the vacancy.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Mr. Abdul M. Shakir.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Shakir was elected as a member of the Community
Relations Committee for a term ending June 30, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR MR. SHAKIR: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................. - .................................................. 7.
Mr. Landis noted that there was another vacancy on the Community Relations Committee and
placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Shirley B. Ingram.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Ingram was elected as a member of the Community
Relations Committee to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert C. Churchill, Jr., resigned, ending
June 30, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. INGRAM: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Mayor called to
the attention of Council that there were two vacancies on the Citizens' Task Force for Crime
Prevention and Social Development and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Mr. John S. Voit.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. Joseph T. Coleman, Jr.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Voit and Coleman were elected as members of
the Citizens~ Task Force for Crime Prevention and Social Development for terms ending June 30,
1979, by the following vote:
FOR HESSRS. VOIT AND COLEHAN: Council members Bovles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Hayor Taylor .................................................................... 7.
PUBLICWELFARE DEPARTHENT: The Hayor called to the attention of Council that the ter~
of Mrs. Charles S. Perkins, Jr., and Hr. Payton H, Moore as members of the Advisory Board of
Human Services expired on November 30, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Mrs. Charles S. Perkins, Jr., and Mr.
Payton H. Moore.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Perkins and Mr. Moore were reelected as members
of the Advisory Board of Human Services for terms of four years each ending November 30, 1982, by
the following vote:
FOR MRS. PERKINS AND MR. MOORE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
AIR POLLUTION CONTROL: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the term of
Mr. Robert F. Canova as a member of the Advisory and Appeal Board, Air Pollution Control will
expire on December 31, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. Robert F. Canova.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Canova was reelected as a member of the Advisory
and Appeal Board, Air Pollution Control for a term of four years ending December 31, 1982, by the
following vote:
FOR MR. CANOVA: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
M~yor Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
PLANNING: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the terms of Mrs. Susan S.
Goode and Messrs. Dennis L. Montgomery and L. A. Durham, Jr., as members of the City Planning
Commission will expire on December 31, 1978, and call for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Mrs. Susan S. Goode and Mr. Dennis L.
Montgomery.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Goode and Mr. Montgomery were reelected as
members of the City Planning Commission for terms of four years each ending December 31, 1982, by
the following vote:
FOR MRS. GOODE AND MR. MONTGOMERY: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard,
Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................................................................ 7.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the terms of
Miss Dorothy L. Gibboney, Ms. Anna L. McClung and Mr. Frank G. Selbe, III, as at large members of
the Mental Health Services Board will expire on December 31, 1978, and called for nominations to
fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. Frank G. Selbe, III.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Selbe was reelected as an at large member of the
Mental Health Services Board for a term of three years ending December 31, 1981, by the following
vote:
FOR MR. SELBE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................................... 7.
The Mayor requested that Mr. Thomas be responsible for finding a replacement for the
vacancy brought about by the end of service of Ms. McClung.
The Mayor requested that Mr. Garland be responsible for finding a replacement for the
vacancy brought about by the end of service of Miss Gibboney.
PLANNING: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy on the
City Planning Commission due to the decline of Mr. L. A. Durham, Jr., to serve another term, and
requested that Mr. Hubard be responsible for finding a replacement.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
MISCELLANEOUS: The Mayor presented a mailgram from the Mid-Atlantic Federal Regional
Council announcing a briefing by representatives from Washington, D. C. on the President's anti-
inflation program and wage and price guidelines on December 6, 1978, at 4:00 p.m., in the Washingto~
Room, Benjamin Franklin Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and requesting notification of the name
of the representative from the city who will attend the briefing.
After a discussion of the matter, the Mayor requested the City Clerk's Office to notify
the Mid-Atlantic Federal Regional Council that a representative from the city would not be in
attendance at the briefing, and to request that any printed material available be forwarded to the
Director of Finance.
COUNCIL: Mr. Hubard verbally requested that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss
two matters of personnel. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Nayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 4:42 p.m,
APPROVED
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk
~tayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Honday, December 11, 1978.
Municipal
C. Taylor
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Buildin$, City of Roanoke, on Monday, December 11, 1978, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor Noel
presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................. 7.
ABSENT: None ........................................................................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. S. H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. James Grisso, Assistant Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a proclamation declaring Sunday, December 17, 1978,
as Multiple Sclerosis Candle Sunday in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of the Council, the City Clerk set a public hearing
for 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on Monday, December 11, 1978,
on the request of Mr. Frank D. Long that property located in the 1400 block of Cleveland Avenue,
S. W., described as Lots 9 and 10, Block 22, Map of West End River View, Official Tax No. 1220422,
be rezoned from C-2, General Commercial District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District, the matter
was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24433) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 122, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
Mr. J. S. Stump, Sr., 1416 Campbell Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council and expressed
concern about more noise and dust due to the nature of the business which is proposed.
Mr. Leon R. Kytchen, Attorney, representing the petitioner appeared before Council in
support of the request of his client and stated that the type of business which is proposed
should not add to the concerns expressed by Mr. Stump.
Ordinance No. 24433, on its first reading, was then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
RADIO-TELEVISION: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., or as soon
as the matter could be heard on Monday, December 11, 1978, on a proposed amendment to the cable
television rate schedule, the matter was before the body.
The City Attorney advised that the public hearing was being held pursuant to a request
of Roanoke Valley Cable to reduce certain fees, that the Ordinance before the Council establishes
a range of rates, that the public hearing was duly advertised and has the concurrence of Roanoke
County and the Town of Vinton.
Mr. Garland, Chairman of the Regional Cable Television Committee, advised that he had
reviewed the Ordinance, that it was prepared in exact accordance with the recommendation of the
Cable Television Committee, and that all three jurisdictions were unanimous in their recommendation
to Council.
Mr. Garland then moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24434) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 22025, adopted January 20, 1975, granting
to Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Inc., the right, for the term and upon the conditions therein stated,
to use the streets, alleys and public ways to erect, construct, operate and maintain a community
antenna television (CATV) system in the City, heretofore amended by Ordinance No. 23112, adopted
July 26, 1976, by amending and reordaining Section 10. Rates and Char~es, subsection a. Subscriber
Services, parts A, B, and C., Residential Rates, Commercial Rates (single unit at one location),
and Commercial Rates (multiple units at one location), of Ordinance No. 22025, as amended by
Ordinance No. 23112, aforesaid.
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The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bo~le$ and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................... ?.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
LIBRARIES: A request of the Roanoke Bar Association to discuss funding of the Law
Library, was before Council.
In this connection, the City Clerk advised that Mr. Wilbur L. Hazlegrove, President of
the Roanoke Bar Association, had requested that the matter be deferred until the Financial and
Planning Session of the Council on Monday, December 18, 1978.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMlil/NICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Council having previously referred to the City Manager for study and
advice a request of the Roanoke City Fire Department for a repeal of that section of Title II,
Chapter 3, Subsection ll(b), of the Roanoke City Code which exempts the Fire Department from
holidays, the City Manager submitted a written report recommending that the current policy of not
awarding holidays to firefighters be retained.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Kenneth C. King, Jr., Attorney, appeared before Council in support of the request of
the firefighters, advising that the report leaves several areas unaddressed.
(For full text of Mr. King's statement, see transcript on file
in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Don R. Dixon, firefighter, also appeared before Council and spoke in support of the
request for holidays.
(For full text of Mr. Dixon's statement, see transcript on file
in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager.
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
The
CITY EMPLOYEES-HOLIDAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
approval of an additional one-half day holiday on the Friday afternoon preceding Christmas.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
Resolution:
(#24435) A RESOLUTION authorizing a shortening of the working hours of certain City
employees on December 22, 1978.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 201.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
BUDGET-NURSING HOME: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~nending approval
for one additional Licensed Practical Nurse at the City Nursing Home for the period December 14,
1978 through June 30, 1979, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24436) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 202.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
CITY EMPLOYEES-PERSONNEL: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
adoption of revised chapters of the City Code pertaining to personnel, advising that revision of
the City's personnel Ordinances is dictated, in large measure, by laws passed by the Commonwealth,
effective January 1, 1979, and that recodification of personnel Ordinances provides opportunity to
tailor functions of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission and the responsibility of
the administration to meet current and projected needs.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Attorney submitted a written report concurring in the report of the City Hanager,
advising that the first Ordinance is a complete revision of the Personnel Code of the City of
Roanoke whereby present Chapters 13.1 and 13.2 of Title II, are replaced by new Chapters 13.01 and
13.02. He noted that the second Ordinance is one of a housekeeping nature, transferring two
sections having reference to employee reimbursement for mileage in the use of private automobiles
on official business from the Personnel Code to a more appropriate section of the Code and no
change has been made in the provisions of the t~eo sections.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance amending Title II of the City Code
by repealing Chapters 13.1 and 13.2 in their entirety and enacting in the place thereof two new
chapters numbered and entitled Chapter 13.01, Personnel Management Relations, and Chapter 13.02,
Personnel and Employment Practices Commission:
(#24437) AN ORDINANCE emending Title II. Administration, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke, (1956), as amended, by repealing Chapters 13.1 and 13.2, in their entirety, and enacting
in the place thereof two new chapters numbered and entitled Chapter 13.01, Personnel-Management
Relations, and Chapter 13.02, Personnel and Employment Practices Commission; repealing certain
rules, regulations and procedures; providing for the effective date of this Ordinance; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 202.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance adding Sections 17 and 18 to Chapter
3, Title II of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended:
(#24438) AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 3, of Title II, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956), as amended, by the addition of two new sections to be designated Section 17 and
Section 18, entitled Private automobile allowance, and Liability insurance on private automobiles,
respectively, relating to benefits for certain city employees, providing for the effective date of
this ordinance; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 210.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................................... ?.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
EQUIPMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a
report of the Bid Committee in connection with purchase of the remainder of firefighter uniforms,
recommending that the bid of Kay Uniforms, in the amount of $85,089.90, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24439) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of fire fighter work uniforms, upon
certain terms and conditions; accepting a certain bid made to the City for furnishing and delivering
said uniforms; rejecting other bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 211.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
EQUIPMENT-REFUSE COLLECTION: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in
a report of the Bid Committee in connection with bids received for refuse collection vehicles,
recommending that the bid of Fulton White Truck Company, Incorporated, for furnishing two new
cab/chassis for front loading high compaction packer, in the amount of $86,235.20, be accepted;
that the bid of Cavalier Equipment Corporation for two new front loading high compaction packer
bodies, in the amount of $56,464.00, be accepted; that the bid of Fulton White Truck Company,
Incorporated, for furnishing two new cab/chassis for rear loading high compaction packer, in the
amount of $86,352.48, be accepted; and that the bid of First Piedmont Corporation for furnishing
two new rear loading high compaction packer bodies, in the amount of $31,026.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the reports and offered the follo~ing emergency
Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79 budget:
(t24440) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain eections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 212.)
Mr. Thomae moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion vas seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Grove abstained from voting)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the purchase of the
equipment:
(#24441) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain vehicular equipment for use
by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting certain bids made to the City for
furnishing and delivering said vehicular equipment; rejecting certain bids made to the City; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 212.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Grove abstained from voting)
TAXES: Pursuant to the request of Council, the City Attorney submitted a written report
transmitting an Ordinance raising the ceilings of annual income to $12,000.00 and net worth to
$50,000.00 for certain elderly and permanently and totally disabled persons, in order to qualify
for real property tax exemption.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24442) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining subsections (b) and (c) of Section 15,
Exemption of certain taxes on property of certain elderly and permanently and totally disabled
persons, of Chapter 1, Current Taxes, of Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke
(1956), as amended, so as to substitute twelve thousand for ten thousand and fifty thousand for
thirty-five thousand in each subsection; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 213.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
COMPLAINTS-ANIMALS: Council at its regular meeting on Monday, November 14, 1977, having
referred to the City Attorney and the City Manager for study and report a report of the City
Planning Commission in connection with the matter of proper control of farm animals in general and
bees, the City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting a proposed animal control Ordinance.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Attorney submitted verbal remarks in regard to the contents of the Ordinance.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24443) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Title XXI, Animals, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding new Chapters 1, Horses and Other Equine Animals, 4,
Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Swine and Other Livestock, 5, Poultry, and 6, Bees, providing for the regula-
tion of farm animals and bees within the City and establishing penalties; repealing present Chapter
1, Livestock; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 214.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles.
The Mayor requested that the City Clerk read in its entirety a communication from Mr.
and Mrs. L. L. Thierry, 1357 Rose Avenue, S. E., in opposition to the proposed Ordinance.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Appearing before Council were the following persons:
Hr. Edmund A. Damus, 1920 Deyerle Road, S. W., expressed
opposition to that portion of the Ordinance which pro-
hibits the construction of a horse barn within 300 feet
of any existing home. He suggested wording to the effect
that anyone wishing to build a stable or barn must first
build his home and live in it, that the stable or barn
not be less than 300 feet from the closest property line of any
neighbor, and that no land be sold out of that subdivision
unless it is the barn or stable, other~ise the barn or
stable must be destroyed.
Mr. G. P. Gauldin, 1619 Stewart Avenue, S. E., advised that
he raises bantam chickens as a hobby, that he does not
have five acres of land as required in the Ordinance and
requested that Council not enact the proposed Ordinance
which would require him to dispose of his chickens and
roosters.
Mrs. Gary R. Duerk, 2709 Crystal Spring Avenue, S. W., spoke
in opposition to that portion of the Ordinance dealing with
beehives, advising that inner city lots are too small for
the restrictions set forth in the Ordinance.
Mr. Howard Beasley, 2041 Riverdale Road, S. E., advised that
he raises game chickens, approximately 40 in number, and if
the proposed Ordinance is adopted, he would have to dispose
of all his chickens.
Mr. Ronnie K. Williams, 1158 Crown Point Road, S. E., spoke
in support of that portion of the Ordinance dealing with
stables.
Mr. Otey W. Dillon, 1135 Tayloe Avenue, S. E., opposed that
portion of the Ordinance banning crowing roosters, advising
that if roosters are banned, then howling dogs should also
be banned.
Mr. Gordon E. Peters, 4534 Oakland Boulevard, N. W., spoke
against the restriction concerning beehives, advising that
it is too stringent for most city dwellers.
Mr. Eben N. France, 2628 Laburnum Avenue, S. W., complained
about the 100 foot requirement for keeping beehives.
Mr. James R. Nichols, 4323 Lela Avenue, N. E., stated that
99 per cent of complaints received are not because of the
honeybee but are complaints about yellow jackets, hornets,
and wasps.
After a discussion of the various complaints, Mr. Hubard moved that Title XXI, Chapter 6,
Section 1, be amended to provide that beehives be no closer than $0 feet to any other house or
building. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Title XXI, Chapter 1, Section 2, be amended to provide that on
and after January 1, 1979, no landowner shall, in any area of the city not zoned for agricultural
use, construct, build or place or permit the construction, building or placing of any structure
intended to provide shelter for any horse on his property closer than 300 feet to any property
line of adjoining property not under the same ownership. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Garland moved that Title XXI, Chapter 5, Section 4, in regard to crowing roosters be
eliminated. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted, Council members Hubard and Landis
voting no.
Mr. Grove then offered the following Ordinance, as amended:
(24443) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Title XXI, Animals,.of the Code of the City
of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding new Chapters 1, Horses and Other Equine Animals, 4, Cattle~
Sheep, Goats~ Swine and Other Livestock, 5, Poultry, and 6, Bees, providing for the regulation of
farm animals and bees within the City and establishing penalties; repealing present Chapter 1,
Livestock; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 214.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance, as amended. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting copy of
a communication from Mr. James W. Eavey clarifying that the $8,000.00 which was requested by the
School Board on November 15th for teacher aide salaries is to be 100 per cent reimbursed from
additional unappropriated State Special Education funds -- not the questioned State funds - sales
tax, and since this is the case, he recona~ended that Council appropriate $8,000.00 as requested by
the School Board.
(For full text, see report and communication on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report and offered the follo~ing emergency
Ordinance:
(#24444) A~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see O~dinance Book No. 45, page 217.)
Hr. Landis moved the adoption o£ the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council ~-mhers Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
BUDGET-JAIL-GRA~TS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report reco~ending a
certain deappropriation of D.J.C,P. funds and transfer of local cash match in order to close out
Jail Medical Program Grant 77-A4185.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Nubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24445) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 217,)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
BUDGET-CIRCUIT COURT-GRANTS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report recommend
lng a certain deappropriation of D.J.C.P. funds and transfer of local cash match in order to close
out Circuit Court Equipment Grant 76-A4145.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24446) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 218.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... 0.
P, EPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 24423 authorizing execution of an Airport Use Agreement with
Allegheny Airlines, Incorporated, having previously been before the Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Landis offering
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24423) AN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of an Airport Use Agreement with Allegheny
Airlines, Inc. for a term commencing retroactive to October 29, 1978, and terminating March 31,
1981, and providing for use of certain public landing areas and lease of certain space in the
terminal building by Allegheny Airlines, Inc. for certain consideration, upon certain terms and
conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 201.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0.
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MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss matters of
potential litigation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts appeared before Council and
renewed his request that the City Manager be instructed to present a preliminary report on the
development of the inner city.
STREET LIGHTS: Residents of the Monterey Hills section of the city appeared before
Council and presented a petition signed by 197 residents requesting that street lights be installed
in their subdivision.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study, report and
recommendation to Council and that the City Manager be requested to furnish Council with a status
report at its regular meeting on Tuesday, December 26, 1978. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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COUNCIL, REGULAR I~ETING,
Tuesday, December 26, 1978.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Tuesday, December 26, 1978, at 2:00 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Hayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................ 7.
ABSENT: None ......................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. James E. Buchholtz, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United
States of America.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
LAW LIBRARY: At the request of the Roanoke Bar Association, Council previously deferred
action on a request of the Bar Association to discuss funding of the Law Library, and a report of
the City Manager in connection with additional funding for the remainder of this fiscal year, the
matter was again before the body.
In this connection, the City Manager verbally requested that discussion of the matter
be deferred pending further study.
Mr. Thomas moved that the request of the Roanoke Bar Association and the report of the
City Manager be tabled pending further study. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
adopted.
Germain to the matter, the City Attorney recommended that Council adopt an Ordinance
raising the fee required for filing a civil action in a court not of record from seventy-five
cents to one dollar, which assessments will be collected by the Clerks of the respective Courts
for use by the city in the maintenance of the Law Library in the Courthouse of the city, to be
open for use by the general public.
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24447) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Subsection (a) of Section 1, Assessment of
costs in civil actions; contributions; exemptions, of Chapter 2.1, Courts - Law Library, of Title
XI, Police Force and Courts, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, raising the
fee required for filing a civil action in a court not of record from seventy-five cents to one
dollar; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 221.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ O.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Frank K. Saunders, Attorney, representing
Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley, requesting that that certain portion of Mountain Avenue, S.E.
extending from the westerly side of Williamson Road, S. E., (formerly Third Street, S. E.) to the
intersection with the easterly side of First Street, S. E., (formerly Orchard Hill, S. E.) extended
be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment of viewers:
(#24448) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five viewers, any three of whom
may act, in connection with the application of Co~m~unity Hospital of Roanoke Valley to permanently
vacate, discontinue and close that certain portion of Mountain Avenue, S. E., extending from the
westerly side of Williamson Road, S. E., (formerly Third Street, S. E.) to intersection with the
easterly side of First Street, S. E., (formerly Orchard Hill, S. E.) extended, for the entire
length and width of said street; and referring the proposal to the City Planning Commission for
study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 221.)
Mr. Garland inquired as to whether or not it would be appropriate for him to vote on
the matter since he is employed by Community Hospital on weekends; whereupon, the City Attorney
replied that it would be appropriate for him to vote unless he has five per cent or more interest
in the Hospital or unless he receives $5,000.00 or more yearly income from the Hospital.
Mr. Garland advised that he earns more than $5,000.00 per year and the City Attorney ruled that
there would be conflict.
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Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Hr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Llndis, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Garland abstained from voting.)
Mr. Grove moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Coaission for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr, Hubard and adopted,
Mr. Garland abstained from voting.' ·
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
CITY fIMPLOYEES-CITY MANAGER: The City Manager submitted a written report concerning
the establishment of a new employee position within the City Manager's Office to deal with public
information and economic development, recommending that $21,450.00 be transferred to the City
Manager's budget from the Contingency Reserve to provide sufficient funds for the new position;
and that a further report will be fnrwarded to Council advising of the pay grade established in
accordance with the personnel code of the city following the completion of a job description and
placement of the position in the Wage and Classification Plan.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the report be
referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
STREET LIGHTS: Council having previously referred a petition signed by 197 residents
of Monterey Hills requesting that Street lights be installed in their subdivision to the City
Manager for study, report and recommendation, the Assistant City Manager presented a verbal
status report advising that a previous petition received in early October, 1978, from some of the
residents of Monterey Hills resulted in a purchase order being issued for the installation of
street lights at three intersections in the subdivision and those street lights should be installed
within the next several months. He advised that street lighting for the remaining eight lntersecti{
in the subdivision will be placed on the purchase order issued in February following the city's
semi-annual review of street lighting requests and installation of those lights will probably
occur within the three-month period following the issuance of.the purchase order. He further
advised that the request for mid-block lights will be reviewed again in February together with
other requests to that date and a decision will be made during that review period as to whether
or not those lights should be installed at that time, the review being based on priorities for
street lighting at (1) intersections, (2) dead-end streets and (3) mid-block lights, and also
taken into consideration at that time will be budgetary considerations.
Mr. Garland moved that the verbal report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
EASEMENTS-APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending execution of two indentures for Appalachian Power Company to cross city property
adjacent to Municipal Road, N. W., to Sidney's and at the Carvins Cove Filter Plant to the
lift pump station.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(#24449) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper city officials to execute
and deliver indentures to the Appalachian Power Company to erect and maintain electric lines on
two parcels of land owned by the city.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 232.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~endi
approval of educational leave for Alan J. Prater, a member of the Police Department, commencing
January 1, 1979, for a period not to exceed twelve consecutive months for the purpose of pursuing
a J.D. degree at Washington and Lee University.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
Resolution:
(#24450) A RESOLUTION approving the granting of a leave of absence for educational
purposes to Alan J. Prater, member of the Police Department.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 222.)
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Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--7.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
ANTI-RECESSION PROGRAH: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
Anti-Recession Fiscal Assistance Funds received be appropriated to a designated contingency
account, and that transfers of the funds to operating accounts prior to January 13, 1979, be
approved.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24451) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 222.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending a revision
in boat fees at the Carvins Cove Reservoir and the method for collection of said fees.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
Resolution:
(#24452) A RESOLUTION establishing a schedule of rates and charges for boating activities
at Carvins Cove.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 223.)
}~. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by }Ir. Landis.
There was discussion in regard to imposing any type of fee and also as to the possibility
of imposing a higher fee for non-city residents; whereupon, Mr. Garland offered a substitute
motion that non-city residents pay a fifty per cent higher fee than city residents. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Grove and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland and Grove ............................................... 2
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .................. 5
Resolution No. 24452 was then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6
NAYS: Council member Bowles ........................................................... 1.
SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER-STREETS AND ALLEYS-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager
submitted a written report recommending execution of Change Order No. 1 to the contract with H &
S Construction Company for new curb and gutter, entrances, paving and related drainage items at
various locations within the city, to provide for an additional 2500 sq. ft. of concrete entrances,
1358 L. F. of concrete curb and gutter, and a time extension of 60 days.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24453) AN ORDIN~qCE approving the City M~nager's issuance of Change Order No. 1, to
the City's contract with H & S Construction Company, dated November 7, 1978, for construction of
new curb and gutter entrances, paving and related drainage items at various locations in the
City, authorized by Ordinance No. 23902; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 223.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---~
NAYS:
REGIONAL JAIL: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with Change
Order Nos. 9, 10, 11, and 12 to the contract with McDevitt and Street, Incorporated, for constructi
of the new jail facility, recommending that Council concur in certain administrative action taken
and receive and file the report.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
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BUDGET-EQUIPHENT: The City Hanager submitted s written report concurring in a report
of the Bid Committee relative to the purchase of 30 police and administrative vehicles for the
total sum of $177,606.84.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining the
1978-79 budset to provide sufficient funds for the equipment:
(#24454) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 224.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... 0
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the purchase of the
vehicular equipment:
(#24455) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain vehicular equipment for
use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting certain bids made to the City
for furnishing and delivering said vehicular equipment; rejecting certain bids made to the City;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 225.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7
NAYS: None .............................................................................. 0
JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: The City Attorney submitted a written report advising of an
uncertainty in Resolution No. 24424, dealing with the use by certain other jurisdictions of the
outreach detention services through the Roanoke Juvenile Detention Home, advising that certain
portions of the Kesolution appear, at first glance, to make reference to the use of the detention
home itself, a matter which is covered in separate agreements with the other contracting ~
He noted that the intent of the Resolution was clear and the City Manager has been advised that
he may proceed to carry out that intent. Mr. Dibling further noted, however, that the uncertainty
should be cleared up and recommended the adoption of a Resolution which would repeal Resolution
No. 24424 and deals exclusively with the outreach detention program.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following Resolution:
(#24456) A RESOLUTION repealing Resolution No. 24424, adopted December 4, 1978, and
authorizing agreements to be entered into with other political subdivisions relating to said
others' use of Outreach Detention Services.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 226.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr.
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7
NAYS: None .......................................................................... 0
COUNCIL: The City Attorney verbally requested that Council meet in Executive Session
to discuss a matter of pending litigation.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowies, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7
NAYS: None .............................................................................. 0
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-PUBLIC WORKS-PLANNING-GRANTS: The Director of Finance
submitted a written report in connection with the close-out of Local Public Works Grant No. 01-
51-26601 which required the City to construct a storm drain system on Hershberger Road, N. W.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office,)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24457) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 226.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas
and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council me~bera Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7,
NAYSI None ................... 0,
BUDGET-COMMONI~ALTH~S ATTORNEY-GRANTS: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report recommending a deappropriation of funds in order to close out C~onwealth's Attorney
Trainin$ Grant No. 77-A4154.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24458) AN ORDINANCE to a~end and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 227.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---~
NAYS: None ............................................................................. (
BUDGET-GRANTS-RADAR: The Director of Finance submitted a written report recommending a
deappropriation of funds in order to close out the RADAR Grant Program.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24459) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant
Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 227.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYmS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---i
NAYS:
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
BUDGET-SEWERS AlqD STORM DRAINS: The com~ittee appointed to study bids received for
construction of the Forest Park Boulevard replacement sewer submitted a written report recommending
that the bid of E. C. Pace and Company, for the base amount of $95,431.00, be accepted, with the
inclusion of the backfill material alternate.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following emergency
Ordinance transferring $112,320.50 from Sewage Lateral Replacement to Forest Park Boulevard
Replacement Sewer of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24460) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Capital
Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 228.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... 0.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of E. C. Pace and
Company:
(#24461) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid opened before the City Council on December 4,
1978, from E. C. Pace and Company, for construction of the Forest Park Boulevard Replacement
Sewer Project; rejecting certain other bids therefor; authorizing the proper city officials to
execute the requisite contract; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 228.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0
WATER: The Water Resources Com~ittee submitted a written report requesting time to
discuss rates for water service to the Town of Vinton.
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Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss the matter, that the
Council meeting be recessed alter the conclusion of the agenda, and that Council take action on the
matter prior to adjournment. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Hayor Taylor---7
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0
(For further action, see page 462.)
FIRE DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: The Water Resources Committee submitted a written report
in connection with the subleasing of the previous temporary Fire Station #13 site, recommending a
sublease agreement with Western Branch Diesel, Incorporated, through National Realtors, Incorporated
for a term of January 1, 1979 through March 31, 1979, with a monthly payment to the City of
$850.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and that the following Ordinance be
placed upon its first reading:
(#24462) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the City to sublease the premises
located at 4308 Appleton Avenue, N. W., in the City of Roanoke, to Western Branch Diesel, Inc.,
upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 233.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---?
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0
CITY PROPERTY-CIVIC CENTER: The Water Resources Co~m~ittee submitted a written report
recommending authorization to execute an agreement with a realtor to rent, on behalf of the city,
two residential properties recently acquired adjacent to the Civic Center property.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24463) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with a realtor for rental of two residential properties bearing Official Tax Nos.
3014003 and 3014005, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 229.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---
NAYS: None-
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-STREET NAMES: The City Planning Con~ission submitted a written
report recommending concurrence in the request of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority that a portion of McDowell Avenue, N. W., be renamed Hackley Avenue, N. W.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur ia the recommendation and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24464) AN ORDINANCE changing the name of a certain street within the corporate
limits of the City of Roanoke in the Gainsboro Neighborhood Development Project area.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 233.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Tay
NAYS: None
STILEETS AND ALLEYS: The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending
that the request of Harriet M. Waldrop, that a certain alleyway approximately 12.5 feet in width,
being parallel to Third Street, S. W., extending from the southerly side of Elm Avenue, S. W.,
approximately 150.03 feet to the northerly side of a public alley be vacated, discontinued and
closed, be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the Mayor be authorized to set a public hearing on the request.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor set the public hearing for Monday, January 8, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter could be heard, in the Council Chamber.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
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INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND KESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24433 rezoniug property located in the 1400 block of Cleveland
Avenue, S. W., described as Lots 9 and 10, Block 22, Map of West End River View, Official Tax No.
1220422, from C-2, General Commercial District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading
and laid over, was again before the body, Hr. Landis offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(#24433) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2 of the Code of the
City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 122, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 218.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYEg: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0
RADIO-TELEVISION: Ordinance No. 24434 amending Ordinance No. 22025, adopted January
20, 1975, granting to Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Incorporated, the right, for the term and upon
the conditions therein stated, to use the streets, alleys and public ways to erect, construct,
operate and maintain a co-~unity antenna television system in the City, heretofore amended by
Ordinance No. 23112, adopted July 26, 1976, by amending and reordaining Section 10. Rates and
Charges, subsection a. Subscriber Services, parts A, B, and C., Residential Rates, Commercial
Rates (single unit at one location), and Commercial Rates (multiple units at one location), of
Ordinance No. 22025, as amended by Ordinance No. 23112, aforesaid, having previously been before
the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mr. Garland offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24434) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 22025, adopted January 20, 1975, granting
to Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Inc., the right, for the term and upon the conditions therein
stated, to use the streets, alleys and public ways to erect, construct, operate and maintain a
community antenna television (CATV) system in the City, heretofore amended by Ordinance No.
23112, adopted July 26, 1976, by amending and reordaining Section 10. Rates and Charges, subsection
a. Subscriber Services, parts A, B, and C., Residential Rates, Commercial Rates (single unit at
one location), and Commercial Rates (multiple units at one location), of Ordinance No. 22025, as
amended by Ordinance No. 23112, aforesaid.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 45, page 219.)
· _r. Carland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7
NAYS: None .............................................................................. 0
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Ordinance No. 24465 providing the name of "Perry Park" for the
city's new park between llth and 12th Streets, S. W., having previously been before the Council
for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the
body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24465) AN ORDINANCE providing the name for the City's new park between llth and 12th
Streets, S. W.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 233.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7
NAYS: None ............................................................................. 0
STREET NAMES-SCHOOLS: Ordinance No. 24466 naming a certain road leading from Route 419
to Hidden Valley Junior High School in the City of Roanoke, Hidden Valley School Road, in
order to provide a unified street name system, having previously been before Council for its
first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body,
Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24466) AN ORDINANCE naming a certain road leading from Route 419 to Hidden Valley
Junior High School, in the City of Roanoke, Hidden Valley School Road, in order to provide a
unified street name system.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 234.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 6.
NAYS: None ......................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
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STREET NAMES: Ordinance No. 24467 changing the n~me of a portion of a certain street
within the corporate limits of the City of Roanoke from Countryside Road, N. W., to Highland Farm
Road, N. W., in order to provide a unified street name system, having previously been before the
Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, M~. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24467) AN ORDINANCE changing the name of a portion of a certain street within the
corporate limits of the City of Roanoke from Count~yeide Road, N. W., to Highland Farm Road, N.
W., in order to provide a unified street name system.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 234.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland
and adopted by the following vote:
AYE8: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None ....... i ......... ~- .......... f_ ........................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
GRANTS-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: council having previously instructed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager or, in his absence, the Assistant City
Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Roanoke, certain documents relating to Environmental
Protection Agency grants, and authorizing either of the aforementioned persons to execute Grant
Amendment No. 1 to the E.P.A. Grant C-510-510-01, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Landis offered
the following Resolution:
(#24468) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager or, in his absence, the Assistant
City Manager to execute on behalf of the City of Roanoke, certain documents relating to Environmen-
tal Protection Agency grants, and authorizing either of the aforementioned persons to execute
Grant Amendment No. 1 to the E.P.A. Grant C-510-510-01.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 229.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion-was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure authorizing execution of an amendment of a contract, dated April 19,
1978, with Preston Carroll Company, Inc., for the construction of the Downtown-Norfolk Avenue sewer
replacement project, so as to prowide for five per cent retainage after completion of fifty per
cent of construction, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24469) AN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of an amendment of a contract, dated April 19
1978, with Preston Carroll Company, Inc., so as to provide for five percent retainage after comple-
tion of fifty percent of construction; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 230.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7.
NAYS: None .............................................................................. 0.
SALE OF PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure providing for the city's acquisition of Lot 14 and a portion of Lot
15, Block 35, Map of Crystal Spring Land Company, bearing Official Tax No. 1061307, in the City
of Roanoke, from Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Key, for the cash sum of $47,500.00, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24470) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of Lot 14 and a portion of
Lot 15, Block 35, Map of Crystal Spring Land Company, bearing Official Tax No. 1061307, in the
City of Roanoke, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 230.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7
NAYS: None ............................................................................
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79 Sewage
Treatment Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances so as to consolidate all Sewage
Treatment Plant flood accounts into a single account in order to pay an outstanding debt, Mr.
Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24471) AN OIU)INANCE to amend and reordatn certain sections of the 1978-79 Sewage
Treatment Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, end providing for an emereency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 231.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and adopted by the foll~wing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss personnel
matters. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7.
NAYS: None ........................................................................... O.
COUNCIL: Mrs. Bowles moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a personnel
matter, The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7.
NAYS: None .............................................................................. 0.
BUILDINGS: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there was a vacancy on
the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. O. M.
Yeatts, resigned, ending September 30, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of Mr. James M. Tabor, Sr.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Tabor was elected as a member of the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. J. M. Yeatts, resigned,
ending September 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. TABOR: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................................... 7.
PLANNING: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there was a vacancy on the
City Planning Commission for a term of four years ending December 31, 1982, and called for nomina-
tions to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. Paul C. Buford, Jr.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Buford was elected as a member of the City
Planning Commission for a term of four years ending December 31, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR MR. BUFORD: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................................... 7.
INDUSTRIES: The City Clerk reported that Mr. W. Bolling Izard has qualified as a
Director of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke for a term of four years
ending October 20, 1982.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Clerk reported that Mr. Payton H. Moore has qualified as a
member of the Advisory Board of Human Services for a term of four years ending November 30, 1982.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
At 3:25 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 3:47 p.m., the meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber with Mayor Taylor presiding
and all members of Council present.
WATER: Mr. Thomas advised that pursuant to the item on the agenda pertaining to
with the Town of Vinton regarding the sale of bulk water, the Water Resources Congaittee, over the
six months, has met with representatives of the Town of Vinton in an attempt to reduce the present
verbal agreement to a written agreement. He noted that the discussions have been very cordial and
some good came from them from the standpoint that the two groups were able to agree that a formula
approach to the pricing of bulk water would be in the best interest of both parties. He said at
the last meeting of the Water Resources Committee, it was concluded, based upon suggestions from
the Town, that they were not in a position to enter into a written agreement with the City of
Roanoke for bulk water at the present time; therefore, the Committee, after discussion and delibera-
tion in respect to the matter, feels that if the city is going to continue to supply bulk water to
the Town of Vinton, the Town should have the assurance from the City that it is going to be calcu-
lated in a formalized way in the future and for that reason there is a measure before Council settin
the rate for the Town. He noted that it is suggested by the Committee to the Council that the
factor initially be 1.50 and that the price calculated at that rate begin as of January 1, 1979.
Mr. Thomas said that the Town of Vinton was aware that the Council was going to consider the matter
at the present time and henceforth, we will continue without a written contract but by Resolution,
and that the formula set forth in the Resolution would be the method whereby we calculate the price
today and would do so in the future.
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~r. Thomas offered the follom~ing Resolution:
(#244?2) A RESOLU?ION establishing e fomula and procedure for calculating the rates
charged other incorporated municipalities purchasing surplus, bulk water from the City of Roanoke;
repealing Subparagraph B, Rule 39, Section 5, Rules and Regulations, Chapter 1, Water Department,
Title XlI, Water, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended; and providing for an effective
date.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 231.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Rubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---7
NAYS: None ........................................................................ 0
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 3:52 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
January 2, 1979
2:00 p.m.
(2 min. )
(a &b)
· '~10 min.)
.'(1 - 4 )
Call to Order.
Roll Call.
Invocation= The Reverend T. T. Markham, Greene Memorial
United Methodist Church.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
Approval of Minutes: None.
Hearing of citizens Upon Public Matters: None.
Petitions and Communications:
A communication from Dr. T. L. Coffman tendering his
resignation as a member of the citizens' Task Force
for Crime Prevention and Social Development, effective
December 31, 1978.
A communication from Mr. Max Berman tendering his
resignation as a member of the Roanoke City School
Board, effective February 1, 1979.
7. Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
A report recommending that $10,000.00 be appro-
priated from earnings retained from prior year's
in order to permit payment of commissions on Civic
Center advance ticket sales.
A report recommending a total appropriation of
$36,789.53 to the Title XX Services budget, in
order to provide certain essential services for
citizens of the city.
A report recommending that $200,000.00 be appro-
priated to the Aid to Dependent Children Program
administered by the Social Services Department,
all funds being 100 percent reimbursable by the
State Department of Welfare.
A report recommending execution of a proposed
cooperative agreement with the U. S. Geological
Survey for operation of stream gages on Tinker
Creek, Catawba Creek and Back Creek.
(2 min. )
w
(5 min. )
b. City Clerk:
A report relative to a public hearing scheduled
for January 8, 1979, on the request of Harriet M.
Waldrop that a certain alleyway approximately
12.5 feet in width, being parallel to Third
Street, S. W., extending from the southerly side
of Elm Avenue, S. W., approximately 150.03 feet
to the northerly side of a public alley, be
vacated, discontinued and closed.
Reports of Committees:
(10 min.) b.
(2 min. )
10.
11.
(14 min.)
(a - g )
A report of the Roanoke Public Library Board trans-
mitting a Resolution adopted by the Board on Decem-
ber 14, 1978, regarding development of plans to
alleviate space problems at the main Library. Mr.
Evans B. Jessee, Chairman.
A report of the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retire-
ment System, setting forth recommendations regarding
mandatory age 70. Mr. J. M. Schlanger, Secretary-
Treasurer.
Unfinished Business:
a. List of pending items from July 19, 1976, through
December 26, 1978.
Consideration of Claims: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and
Resolutions:
me
Ordinance No. 24449, on second reading, authorizing
and directing the proper City officials to execute
and deliver indentures to the Appalachian Power
Company to erect and maintain electric lines on two
parcels of land owned by the City.
Ordinance No. 24462, on second reading, authorizing
and providing for the city to sublease the premises
located at 4308 Appleton Avenue, N. W., in the City
of Roanoke, to Western Branch Diesel, Inc., upon cer-
tain terms and conditions.
Ordinance No. 24464, on second reading, changing the
name of a certain street within the corporate limits
of the City of Roanoke in the Gainsboro Neighbor-
hood Development Project area.
12.
(2 min. )
fe
Ordinance No. 24465, on second reading, providing the
name for the City's new park between llth and 12th
Streets, $. W.
ge
Ordinance No. 24466, on second reading, naming a cer-
tain road leading from Route 419 to Hidden Valley
Junior High School, in the City of Roanoke, Hidden
Valley School Road, in order to provide a unified
street name system.
Ordinance No. 24467, on second reading, changing the
name of a portion of a certain street within the
corporate limits of the City of Roanoke from Country-
side Road, N. W., to Highland Farm Road, N. W., in
order to provide a unified street name system.
An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections
of the 1978-79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance,
a~d providing for an emergency.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Request for an Executive Session on a personnel
matter. Mayor Taylor.
{2 min. ) b.
13.
Matter with regard to a joint meeting of the Roanoke
City Council and the Roanoke City School Board on
Thursday, January 18, 1979, to discuss matters of
mutual interest and concern. Mayor Taylor.
c. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions
and committees.
Other Hearings of Citizens:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Tuesday, January 2, 1979.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber
the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Tuesday, January 2, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., the
regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding,
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowies (arrived late), Robert A. Garland,
Lucian Y. Grove, William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel
C. Taylor ............................................................................... 7.
ABSENT: None ................................................................. O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III,
Assistant City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X
Parsons, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs.
Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend T. T. Markham,
Greene Memorial United Methodist Church.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States of America.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: A communica-
tion from Dr. T. L. Coffman tendering his resignation as a member of the Citizens' Task
Force for Crime Prevention and Social Development, effective December 31, 1978, was
before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and that appreciatior
be expressed to Dr. Coffman for the services he has rendered to the City of Roanoke.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: A co~unication from Mr. Max A. Berman tendering his resignation as
a member of the Roanoke City School Board, effective February 1, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and that Mr,
Berman be advised of the appreciation of the Council for the many services he has
rendered to the City of Roanoke. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-CIVIC CENTER: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $10,000.00 be appropriated from earnings retained from prior year's, in order to
permit payment of comm~issions on Civic Center advance ticket sales.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance appropriating $10,000.00 to Section #2020, "Promotional Expenses,"
of the 1978-79 Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24473) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 235.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting)
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommend-
ing a total appropriation of $36,789.53 to the Title XX Services budget, in order to
provide certain essential services for citizens of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(#24474) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 235.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Eubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommend-
lng that $200,000.00 be appropriated to the Aid to Dependent Children Program administered
by the Social Services Department, all funds being 100 per cent reimbursable by the
State Department of Welfare.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24475) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 236.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
WATER: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending execution of
a proposed cooperative agreement with the U. S. Geological Survey for operation of
stream gauges on Tinker Creek, Catawba Creek and Back Creek.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recom~endation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24476) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Cooperative
Agreement between the City and the United States Geological Survey to maintain an investi-
gation of certain water resources and for the operation of gauging stations thereon from
October 1, 1978 to September 30, 1979, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 236.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................... i ............ O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
At this point, Mrs. Bowles arrived at the meeting.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Clerk submitted a written report in regard to a
public hearing which had been set for Monday, January 8, 1979 on the request of Harriet
M. Waldrop that a certain alleyway approximately 12.5 feet in width, being parallel to
Third Street, S. W., extending from the southerly side of Elm Avenue, S. W., approximately
150.03 feet to the northerly side of a public alley, be vacated, discontinued and closed,
advising that legal requirements for advertising cannot be met if the public hearing is
held on January 8, and requesting that Council set the public hearing for Monday, February
12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the
public hearing be held on Monday, February 12, 1979 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter
as the matter may be heard, in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
LIBRARIES: Mr. Evans B. Jessee, Chairman of the Roanoke Public Library Board,
appeared before Council and presented a report of the Board transmitting a Resolution
adopted by the Board on December 14, 1978, regarding development of plans to alleviate
space problems at the main library and requesting that Council tour the main library
facility and meet with the Board in Executive Session to discuss the entire subject on a
broad basis.
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ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the request, Council agreed to tour the main library
facility on Monday, January 15, 1979, from 12:30 p.m., until approximately 1:40 p.m.
Council also agreed to meet with the Library Board at the Financial and Planning Session
on Monday, January 15, 1979, said meeting to begin at approximately 2:30 p.m., in the
Civil Defense Room of the Municipal Building.
PENSIONS: A report of the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System
transmitting action of the Board regarding the newly implemented Age Discrimination in
Employment Act, effective January 1, 1979, advising that the Board voted unanimously to
recommend to Council that our system not grant credit for service rendered or increased
salary rates earned for members between the ages of 65 and 70 years old, that we provide
no disability benefits for members between ages 65 and 70 years old and that death
benefits remain the same as a regular member, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the Board of
Trustees and that the report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PENDING ITEMS: The City Clerk submitted a list of items pending from July
19, 1976, to December 26, 1978.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
EASEltENTS-APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY: Ordinance No. 24449 authorizing and
directing the proper city officials to execute and deliver indentures to the Appalachian
Power Company to erect and maintain electric lines on two parcels of land owned by the
City to the low lift pump station at Carvins Cove, and to land located on the southerly
side of Municipal Road, N. W., and owned by Sidney A. and Ann L. Weinstein, for the
nominal consideration of $1.00 each, having previously been before the Council for its
first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the
body, Mr. Garland offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24449) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to
execute and deliver indentures to the Appalachian Power Company to erect and maintain
electric lines on two parcels of land owned by the City.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 232.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
FIRE DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: Ordinance No. 24462 authorizing the City Manager
to enter into a written sublease agreement on behalf of the city providing for the
sublease of the temporary Fire Station #13 property located at 4308 Appleton Avenue, N.
W., to Western Branch Diesel, Incorporated, for the period commencing January 1, 1979,
and terminating March 31, 1979, at a monthly rental of $850.00 and providing for payment
by the City of Roanoke of a realty fee of $85.00 per month to National Realtors, Incor-
porated, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and
adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24462) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the City to sublease the
premises located at 4308 Appleton Avenue, N. W., in the City of Roanoke, to Western
Branch Diesel, Inc., upon certain ter~s and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 233.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
STREET NAMES-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Ordinance No. 24464 changing the name of
a portion of McDowell Avenue, N. W., as shown on the map attached to the report of
William G. Kuthy, Deputy Manager of City Planning, dated November 22, 1978, in the City
of Roanoke to Hackley Avenue, N. W., having previously been before the Council for its
first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the
body, Mr. Hubard offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
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ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
(#24464) AN ORDINANCE changin~ the name of a certain street within the corporate
limits of the City of Roanoke in the Gatnsboro Neighborhood Development Project area.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 233.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
PARICS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Ordinance No. 24465 providing the name of Perry Park
for the City's new park between llth and 12th Streets, S. W., having previously been
before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, M~. Landis offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(#24465) AN ORDINANCE providing the name for the City's new park between llth
and 12th Streets, S. W.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 233.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance.
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
STREET NAMEs-SCHOOLS: Ordinance No. 24466 naming a. certain road leading from
Route 419 to Hidden Valley Junior High School, in the City of Roanoke, Hidden Valley
School Road, in order to provide a unified street name system, having previously been
before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on. its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(#24466) AN ORDINANCE naming a certain road leading from Route 419 to Hidden
Valley Junior High School, in the City of Roanoke, Hidden Valley School Road, in order
to provide a unified street name system.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 234.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles~ Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
STREET NAMES: Ordinance No. 24467 changing the name of a portion of a certain
street within the corporate limits of the City of Roanoke from Countryside Road, N. W.,
to Highland Farm Road, N. W., in order to provide a unified street name system, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for
its second reading and final adoption:
(#24467) AN ORDINANCE changing the name of a portion of a certain street
within the corporate limits of the City of Roanoke from Countryside Road, N. W., to
Highland Farm Road, N. W., in order to provide a unified street name system.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 234.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
BUDGET-CITY MANAGER-CITY EMPLOYEES: Council having previously instructed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure providing funds in connection with the estab-
lishment of a new employee position within the City Manager's Office to deal with public
information and economic development, Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24477) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 237.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
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&CTION:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a
personnel matter. The motion was seconded by Hrs. Bowles and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a
personnel matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nubard and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
SCHOOLS-COUNCIL: The Mayor presented a communication advising of a joint
meeting of the Roanoke City Council and the Roanoke City School Board on Thursday,
January 18, 1979, at 3:00 p.m., in the Civil Defense Room of the Municipal Building
to discuss matters of mutual interest and concern,
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Mayor
called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy on the Citizens' Task Force
for Crime Prevention and Social Development; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles advised that she
would be responsible for finding a replacement.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
2:32 p.m.
ATTEST:
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
AGENDA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
January 8, 1979
7:30 p.m.
5.
(5 min. )
(5 min. )
(2 min. )
(5 min. )
· ° (25 min.)
(1 - s )
Call to Order.
Roll Call.
Invocation: The Reverend T. T. Markham, Jr., Greene Memorial
United Methodist Church.
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
Approval of Minutes: Regular meeting of December 11, 1978.
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
a. Bids for storm drains at Ventnor Road and Eanes Road,
S. E., and at Bibb Street, N. E.
Public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Subdivision
Ordinance to permit the city to charge a fee of $50.00 for
the review and approval of applications to vacate a sub-
division plat. Mr. W. C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney, and
Mr. W. G. Kuthy, Deputy Manager, City Planning.
Petitions and Communications:
A communication from Mr. Paul C. Buford, Jr., tendering
his resignation as a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional
Solid Waste Management Board, effective December 31, 1978.
A communication from Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer, recom-
mending that he be given the discretion to accept late tax
payments without a penalty upon a notarized affidavit by
the taxpayer stating payment had been mailed on or before
a penalty date.
7. Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
1. A report recommending that $5,200.00 be transferred
from the Billings and Collections budget to the Engi-
neering budget in connection with a vehicle purchase.
2. A report recommending that the limit of appropriation/
transfer of funds between departments be increased to
$5,000.00
(5 min. )
(1-3)
(2 min. )
(3 min. )
(a & b )
3. A report concerning the obligation of the anti-
recession fiscal assistance funds.
A report recommending authorization to sign a new
lease with the owner of (temporary) Fire Station No.
4'property, in the amount of $1,000.00 per month,
effective December 31, 1978 and terminating December
31, 1979.
A report recommending authorization to execute a
License for Pipe Line Facility with the Norfolk and
Western Railway Company in connection with the
Downtown-Norfolk Avenue sewer replacement project.
A report in connection with joint use sanitary sewer
construction projects, recommending that correspon-
dence received be referred to the Water Resources
Committee for further study with the city staff.
A report comparing the operation and maintenance
costs of the City's Regional Sewage Treatment Plant
to plants surveyed nationally.
A report requesting an Executive Session to discuss
a real estate matter.
b. City Attorney:
A report transmitting a Resolution redesignating the
City of Roanoke Highway Safety Commission as the
City of Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission.
A report recommending that Ordinance No. 24431, which
approved the purchase of certain properties in the
Commonwealth Redevelopment Project, be amended to
provide that the properties be conveyed by deeds con-
taining appropriate warranty and covenants on behalf
of the grantors.
A report requesting an Executive Session to discuss
two matters of pending litigation.
c. Director of Finance:
A report transmitting financial statements from the
Roanoke City School Board for the months of October
and November, 1978.
8. Reports of Committees:
A communication from the Roanoke City School Board re-
questing that $145,559.60 be appropriated to Title I,
P. L. 89-10 of the 1978-79 budget.
10.
11.
12.
min. )
(2 min. )
(5 min.)
(2 min.)
(e & f )
A report of the City Planning Commission in connection
with the request of Windshield Glass Distributors, Inc.,
that a certain 15-foot alley located behind its office
facility on Tazewell Avenue, S. E., running in a generally
east-west direction, be vacated, discontinued and closed,
and that a 15-foot alley be relocated. Mr. J. P.
Bradshaw, Jr., Chairman.
Unfinished Business: None.
Consideration of Claims: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
None.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Matter with regard to the Personnel Committee. Mayor
Taylor.
be
Request for an Executive Session to discuss a personnel
matter. Mayor Taylor.
Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions
and committees.
Appointment of a Roanoke
the unexpired term of Mr.
1979.
City School Board member to fill
Max A. Berman ending June 30,
ee
Qualification of Mrs. Charles S. Perkins, Jr., as a member
of the Advisory Board of Human Services for a term of
four years ending November 30, 1982.
Qualification of Mrs. Susan S. Goode, Mr. Dennis L.
Montgomery and Mr. Paul C. Buford, Jr., as members of
the City Planning Commission for terms of four years each
ending December 31, 1982.
13. Other Hearings of Citizens:
ACTION:
ACT I ON:
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, January 8, 1979.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, January 8, 1979, at 7:30
p.m., with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y.
Grove, William S. Hubard (arrived late), Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor
Noel C. Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
ABSENT: None ............................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III,
Assistant City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger,
Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend T. T.
Markham, Jr., Greene Memorial United Methodist Church.
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States of America.
MINUTES: Mrs. Bowles moved that the minutes of the regular meeting held on
Monday, December 11, 1978, be approved as written. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for
construction of storm drains at Ventnor Road and Eanes Road, S. E., and at Bibb Street,
N. E., said bids to be received by the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m., and to be opened
before Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question,
the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon,
the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Benjamin B. Bowman, t/a Castle
Construction Company
$ 97,350.00
Dixon Contracting, Incorporated
99,516.00
E. C. Pace & Company
108,609.00
Aaron J. Conner General
Contractor
127,711.00
At 2:10 p.m., Mr. Hubard entered the meeting.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee
to be appointed by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to
Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Kit B. Kiser and
T. F. Brady as members of the committee.
SUBDIVISIONS: Council having previously set a public hearing for Monday,
January 8, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on a
proposed amendment to the Subdivision Ordinance to permit the city to charge a fee of
$50.00 for the review and approval of applications to vacate a subdivision plat, the
matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report
recommending collection of such a fee.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the proposed amendment, Mr. Thomas moved
that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24478) AN ORDINANCE to amend Sections 41 and 41.1 of Chapter 2.1, Land
Subdivision Regulations, of Title XVI, Planning and Subdivisions, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to provide for a charge of $50.00 for the review
and approval of an application to vacate a subdivision plat.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 242.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
REFUSE COLLECTION: A communication from Mr. Paul C. Buford, Jr., tendering
his resignation as a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management
Board, effective December 31, 1978, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the resignation be accepted and that the City Clerk
express the appreciation of the Council to Mr. Buford for the services he has rendered
to the City of Roanoke. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
TAXES: A communication from Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer, recommending
that he be given the discretion to accept late tax payments without a penalty upon a
notarized affidavit by the taxpayer stating payment had been mailed on or before a
penalty date, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the communication be referred to the City Attorney for
study and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously
adopted.
TAXES: Mr. Thomas advised that on December 18, 1978 he made a motion that the
City Manager, the Director of Finance and the City Attorney be requested to study the
matter of semi-annual real estate tax payments, that he did not include the City Treasurer
or the Commissioner of Revenue in that referral; however, he suggested that the Con~issione~
of Revenue and the City Treasurer should have input into any recommendations that will
be forthcoming to the Council.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-EQUIPMENT-PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted a written report
advising that the 1978-79 budget approved $5,200.00 in Billings and Collections to purchase
an automobile, that Council approved a transfer of $26,000.00 on December 4, 1978 to the
Engineering budget from the surplus contingency to purchase five automobiles, that the ~
Bid Committee report of December 26, 1978, reconnnended that the vehicles be purchased and
that all $31,200.00 be transferred from the Engineering budget to the Vehicle Maintenance
Department budget, that the current situation is that Engineering is being charged for a
vehicle budgeted in the Billings and Collections budget and this leaves funds in the
Billings and Collections budget and prevents Engineering from purchasing other needed
items approved by the December 4, 1978 fund transfer. Mr. Ewert recommended that Council
approve the transfer of $5,200.00 from Billings and Collections to Engineering.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
:fr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24479) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 237.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-CITY MANAGER: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that the limit of appropriation/transfer of funds between departments be increased to
$5,000.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24480) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain subparagraph (j) of Section 2,
Powers and duties generally, of Chapter 5, The City Manager, of Title II, Administration,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, raising to $5,000.00 the maximum
amount of money the City Manager may transfer within or between the several departments
and divisions set forth in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance, rather than the current
ceiling of $1,000.00; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 238.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
BUDGET-CETA-PENSIONS: The City Manager submitted a written report advising
that Council was advised on December 26, 1978 of receipt by the city of $119,796.00 of
anti-recession fiscal assistance funds and Council appropriated those funds to a special
contingency account pending recommendations on obligating the funds. Mr. Ewert recommender
that Council transfer $19,000.00 from Anti-Recession Assistance to CETA - Local Match,
and that $100,796.00 be transferred from Anti-Recession Assistance to Retirement Contribu-
tions.
A~ION:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24481) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 238.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
FIRE DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: The City Manager submitted a written report recommend
lng authorization to sign a new lease with the owner of (temporary) Fire Station 4 property,
in the amount of $1,000.00 per month, effective December 31, 1978, and terminating December
31, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24482) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the lease by the City of a
certain parcel of land and building located at 3772 Aerial Way Drive, S. W., from the
owner of said property, to be used as a fire station and living quarters for on-duty fire
fighters, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 239.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to execute a License for Pipe Line Facility with the Norfolk and Western
Railway Company in connection with the Downtown-Norfolk Avenue sewer replacement project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24483) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City's execution of a written license
agreement with Norfolk and Western Railway Company providing a right to the City to
construct, maintain and operate an underground sanitary sewer carrier pipe line under and
across said Company's property, in connection with the City's Downtown-Norfolk Avenue,
Sanitary Interceptor Sewer Replacement Project, along the south side of the Lick Run
Channel, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 239.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report in regard
to Resolution No. 24413 which requested the local governments party to the 1972 Sewage
Treatment Contracts to indicate by January 2, 1979 their interest in participating in the
sanitary sewer interceptor projects the city is embarking upon and requested that they
indicate the capacity reserve they desired; and Resolution No. 24414 which requested
Roanoke County and the Roanoke County Public Service Authority to formally agree to pay
their proportionate part of the local cost of the construction of the Ore Branch Interceptor
under construction as a result of the Webber Expressway construction, advising of correspon-
dence received from the governing bodies and recommending that the correspondence be
referred to the Water Resources Committee for further study with the city staff.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the correspondence be referred to the Water Resources
Committee for further study with the city staff. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and unanimously adopted.
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Mr. Thomas advised that he had no objection to referring the correspondence to
the Water Resources Co~ittee but he would like for the matter to be included on the City
Council agenda of Monday, January 22, 1979 in view of the fact that there were citizens
who would like to address the Council.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report comparing
the operation and maintenance costs of the City's Regional Sewage Treatment Plant to
plants surveyed nationally.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was secomded
by Mr. Bubard and unanimously adopted.
COUNCIL: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a real estate matter.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
TRAFFIC: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting a Resolution
redesignating the City of Roanoke Highway Safety Commission as the City of Roanoke
Transportation Safety Commission.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
Resolution:
(#24484) A RESOLUTION redesignating the City of Roanoke Highway Safety Commission
as the City of Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission; providing for the membership
thereof; and prescribing the duties of such Commission.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 240.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY-CIVIC CENTER: The City Attorney submitted a
written report recommending that Ordinance No. 24431, which approved the purchase of
certain properties in the Commonwealth Redevelopment Project, be amended to provide that
the properties be conveyed by deeds containing appropriate warranty and covenants on
behalf of the grantors.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24485) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 24431 heretofore adopted on
December 4, 1978, which provided for the City's acquisition of Parcels 20-A and 20-C,
Commonwealth Redevelopment Project VA. 7-1, bearing Official Tax Nos. 3014003 and 3014005,
respectively, so that said deeds of conveyance shall contain appropriate warranties and
covenants rather than general warranty and modern English covenants, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 240.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting an Executive
Session to discuss two matters of pending litigation.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
~CTION:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting
financial statements from the Roanoke City School Board for the months of October and
November, 1978.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
that $145,559.60 be appropriated to Title I, P. L. 89-10 of the 1978-79 budget, representing
funds authorized in the 1977-78 Title I allotment but not previously appropriated which
will be used to pay instructional and teacher aides' salaries and for health services,
said program to serve approximately 2,100 children in nine elementary target schools and to
be funded by Title I on a monthly reimbursement basis, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Director of Finance recommended that Council concur in the request; whereupon,
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24486) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 241.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A report of the City Planning Co~mission in connection
with the request of Windshield Glass Distributors, Incorporated, that a certain 15-foot
alley located behind its office facility on Tazewell Avenue, S. E., running in a generally
east-west direction, be vacated, discontinued and closed, and that a 15-foot alley be
relocated, be granted, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the Mayor be authorized to set a public hearing on the
request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor set the public hearing for Monday, February 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m.,
or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, in the Council Chamber.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: The Mayor presented a communication requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a personnel matter.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
COMMITTEES-PERSONNEL: The Mayor presented a communication recommending that
the seven members of Council constitute the Personnel Committee of the City and that Mrs.
Elizabeth T. Bowles remain the Chairperson of the comm~ittee.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the report
be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a
legal matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
PLANNING: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the two year terms
of Messrs. Eugene Traylor and Grady P. Gregory, Jr., as members of the Housing and Hygiene
Board will expire on January 31, 1979, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Messrs. Eugene Traylor and Grady
P. Gregory.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Traylor and Gregory were reelected
as members of the Housing and Hygiene Board for terms of two years each ending January
31, 1981, by the following vote:
FOR HESSR$. TRAYLOR ~ GREGORY: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove,
Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Hayor Taylor ........................................... 7.
PLANNING: The Mayor callsd to the attention of Council that the term of Mr.
Lucian Y. Grove as a member of the Fifth Planning District C~lssion expired on December
31, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. Robert A. Garland.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Garland was elected as a member of the
Fifth Planning District Commission for a term of three years ending December 31, 1981, by
the following vote:
FOR MR. GARLAND: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 6.
(Mr. Garland abstained from voting.)
SCHOOLS: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there would be a
vacancy on the Roanoke City School Board effective February 1, 1979, due to the resignation
of Mr. Max A. Berman; whereupon, Mr. Hubard moved that action on the vacancy be deferred
until after the Executive Session of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and
unanimously adopted.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Clerk reported that Mrs. Charles S. Perkins, Jr.,
has qualified as a member of the Advisory Board of Human Services for a term of four
years ending November 30, 1982.
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: The City Clerk reported that Mrs. Susan S. Goode, Mr. Dennis L.
Montgomery and Mr. Paul C. Buford, Jr., have qualified as ~embers of the City Planning
Commission for terms of four years each ending December 31, 1982.
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
At 8:10 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 8:25 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
SCHOOLS: The Mayor having previously advised of an upcoming vacancy on the
Roanoke City School Board created by the resignation of Mr. Max A. Berman, effective
February 1, 1979, he called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of The Reverend James A. Allison, Jr.
There being no further nominations, The Reverend Allison was elected as a
member of the Roanoke City School Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Max A. Berman,
resigned, ending June 30, 1979, effective February 1, 1979, by the following vote:
FOR THE REVEREND ALLISON: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard,
Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..................................................... 7.
8:30 p.m.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
ATTEST
APPROVED
City Clerk Mayor
COUNCILs SPECIAL M~ETING,
Mondays January 15, 1979.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special meeting in the Civil Defense
Room of the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, Virginia, on Monday, January 15, 1979,
at 4:00 p.m., with Vice-Mayor Charles L. Landis presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bo~les, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y.
Grove, William S. Hubard, Hampton W. Thomas and Vice-Mayor Charles L. Landis .......... 6.
ABSENT: Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............................................. 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; and Mrs. Mary
F. Parker, City Clerk.
The Vice-Mayor advised that the special meeting was called for the purpose of
approving or disapproving a proposed 108 unit multi-family residential development known
as Lee-Hy Manor Apartments to be financed by the Virginia Housing Development Authority
and located off Brandon Avenue, S. W., in the City of Roanoke.
Due to the large number of persons who were interested in the matter, the
Vice-Mayor declared a ten minute recess in order that the special meeting could be moved
to the Council Chamber on the fourth floor of the Municipal Building.
At 4:10 p.m., Vice-Mayor Landis reconvened the meeting in the Council Chamber,
with Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard and Thomas present.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III,
Assistant City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dihling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons,
Assistant City Attorney; Mr. William Hackworth, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M.
$chlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The Vice-Mayor again advised of the purpose of the special meeting.
The City Attorney advised of background information on the matter and submitted
a written report explaining the need for a special meeting of Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution expressing the disapproval of the
Council of the proposed multi-family residential development known as Lee-Hy Manor
Apartments:
(#24487) A RESOLUTION, pursuant to Section 36-55.39B, Code of Virginia (1950),
as amended, expressing to the Virginia Housing Development Authority the disapproval of
the Council of the City of Roanoke of the proposed multi-family residential development
known as Lee-Hy Manor Apartments.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 241.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland.
Mr. Thomas noted that there were a number of citizens who would like to be
heard on the matter, that the City Attorney had reviewed the factual background and in
order that there could be an equal debate on both sides, he moved that the debate be
limited to three speakers pro and three speakers con with a limit of five minutes per
speaker. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
The Vice-Mayor called upon the City Manager for remarks; whereupon, the City
Manager reviewed his August 14, 1978, report to the Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Manager submitted a written report under date of January 15, 1979,
setting forth background information and reco~ending that Council, by adoption of the
proper measure in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, pursuant to Section 36-55.39B of
the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, notify the Virginia Housing Development Authority
that the City Council disapproves of the proposed 108 unit multi-family residential
development known as Lee-Hy Manor Apartments to be located in the City of Roanoke off
Brandon Avenue, S. W., and Lee Highway.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Alton B. Prillaman, Attorney, representing F & B Developers, appeared
before Council and presented petitions signed by 628 residents of the City of Roanoke
approving of decent and adequate housing for all of the citizens of the city and requesting
that the Lee-Hy Manor Project be approved.
(For full text, see petitions on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
At 4:25 p.m., the Vice-Mayor declared a three minute recess in order for the
proponents and the opponents to decide upon their speakers.
At 4:28 p.m., the meeting reconvened.
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The Vlce-Hayor called upon the following speakers representing the proponents:
Hr. T. J. Edlich, III, Executive Director, Total Action k/ainst Poverty,
read a prepared statement in regard to the need for housing in the Roanoke area.
(For full text of Mr. Edlich's statement, see Exhibit No. 1 on file
in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Reverend Carl T. Tiusley, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Cloverdale, Virginia,
Vice-President of the N.A.A.C.P., member of Community Organization for Research and
Development, and a citizen of northwest Roanoke (2647 Spring Hill Drive, N, W.), appeared
before Council and spoke in support of the project.
(For full text of the Reverend Tinsley's remarks, eec Exhibit No. 2
on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Alton B. Prillaman, Attorney, representing F & B Developers, appeared
before Council and spoke in support of the request of his clients.
(For full text of Mr. Prillaman's remarks, see Exhibit No. 3 on file
in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Vice-Mayor then called upon the speakers repreeenting the opponents.
Mr. Kenneth R. Perry, 2601 Baird Street, S. W., spoke in opposition to the
project.
(For full text of Mr. Perry's remarks, see Exhibit No. 4 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. James G. Harvey, II, 2056 Memorial Avenue, S. W., read a prepared
statement in opposition to the project.
(For full text of Mr. Harvey's statement, see Exhibit No. 5 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr., Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization
Center, and a city resident (1715 Loudon Avenue, N. W.), spoke in opposition to the
proposed project.
(For full text of Mr. Franklin's remarks, see Exhibit No. 6 on file
in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter in which the members of Council expressed
their thoughts on the proposed project, upon request of the Vice-Mayor, the following
roll call vote was recorded on Resolution No. 24487:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard and Vice-Mayor Landis .... 5.
NAYS: Council member Thomas ................................................. 1.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
There being no further business, the Vice-Mayor declared the special meeting
adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
AGF/~DA FOR REGULAR MEETING OF ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
January 22, 1979
2=00 p.m.
1. Call to Order.
2. Roll Call.
3. Invocation:
The Reverend Robert Bradley, Westhampton
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
4. Approval of Minutes:
Regular meeting of December 26, 1978
(5 mtn.)
6.
(3 mtn.)
min.)
($ min.)
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
a. Bids for furnishings for the Roanoke City Jail.
Petitions and Communications:
A communication from Sheriff W. A. Hudson suggesting that
a general prisoner housing contract be drafted to apply to
any jurisdiction in Virginia and which could be renego-
tiated every twelve months if needed.
A communication from Mr. James A. Ford, Chairman, Mental
Health Services Board of Directors, recommending certain
persons for appointment as members at large of said Board.
Reports of officers:
a. City Manager:
A report recommending authorization to accept Grant Ho.
8054050 from the Department of Conservation and Econo-
mic Development, Division of Litter Control, to the
Clean Valley Committee, Inc., in the amount of
$7,927.00, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
A report recommending that $557,615.00 be appropriated
to the Title II unobligated account for continuation
of CETA Title II services through March 31, 1979.
(2 m Lm.
8.
(3.0 ]Ltn. )
(8 nd.n.)
Ca-d)
b. City Attorney:
1. A report requesting an Executive Session to discuss
a legal matter.
City Clerk:
1. A report reconnnending that the City Code be amended
to permit implementation of a Consent Agenda.
Reports of Conuaittees:
Matter with regard to joint use sanitary sewer construction
projects. I4r. Hampton W. Thomas, Chairman, Water Resources
C~a~ittee.
Unfinished Business= None.
Consideration of Claims: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions=
Ordinance No. 24478, on second reading, to amend ~41 and
41.1 of Chapter 2.1, Land Subdivision ~e~u~a.tip~s,, of
T%tle XVI, Plannin~ and Subdivisions, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke (1956), a'e amended, to provide for a
charge of $50.00 for the review and approval of an appli-
cation to vacate a subdivision plat.
An Ordinance to emend §4(g)(6), Personnel Co--itt,e, of
Chapter 4 of Title II of the Code of"the City of Roanoke
(1956), as amended, so as to provide that the City Per-
sonnel Committee shall be composed of all members of City
council; and providing for an emergency.
Co
An Ordinance authorizing the hiring of David M. Griffith
and Associates, Ltd., to develop for the City a cost
allocation plan for determining the administrative costs
to the City of operating various federal programs, upon
certain terms and conditions; authorizing the appropriate
City officials to execute the requisite contract; and
providing for an emergency.
An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1978-79 General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropria-
tion O~dinances, and providing for an emergency.
MGtions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
'' committees.
min.)
(b-d)
be
Qualification of the Reverend James A. Allison, Jr., as e
member of the Roanoke City School Board to fill the tmex-
pired term of Mr. Max A. Berman, resigned, effective
February 1, 1979, and ending Ju~e 30, 1979.
Qualification of Mr. James M. Tabor, Sr., as a member of
the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code to fill
the unexpired term of Mr. J. M. Yeatts, resigned, ending
September 30, 1980.
Qualification of Mr. L. Graham Haynie as a m~mher of the
Civic Center Co-~ission for a term of three years ending
September 30, 1981.
13. Other Hearings of Citizens:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
COUNCIL, REGULAR MEETING,
Monday, January 22, 1979.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council
Chamber in the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, January 22, 1979, at 2:00
p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y.
Grove, William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor--7.
ABSENT: None ................................................................. O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr, H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr.,
City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. James D. Grisso, Deputy
Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
INVOCATION: The meeting was opened with a prayer by The Reverend Robert
Bradley, Pastor, Westhampton Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).
The invocation was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the
United States of America.
MINUTES: Copy of the minutes of the regular meeting held on Tuesday, December
26, 1978, having been furnished each member of Council, on motion of Mrs. Bowles,
seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted, the reading thereof was dispensed with
and the minutes were approved as recorded.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
REGIONAL JAIL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for furnishings
for the Roanoke City Jail, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30
p.m., Monday, January 22, 1979, and to be opened before the Council at 2:00 p.m., on
that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids;
whereupon, the City Clerk noted that the deadline for receipt of bids was 1:30 p.m., that
one bid was received at 1:35 p.m., and inquired if the Council wished to open that bid.
Mr. Garland moved that the bid be opened. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
There being no further questions, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to
proceed with the opening of Che bids; whereupon the City Clerk opened and read the
following bids:
Bid Item No. 1:
King Business Interiors,
Incorporated
$ 51,231.99
Bid Item No. 2:
Fries Correctional Equipment,
Incorporated
Roanoke Iron & Bridge Works,
Incorporated
35,460.00
46,520.00
Bid Item No. 3:
Lee Hartman & Sons, Incor-
porated
4,817.00
Bid Item No. 5:
A. B. Dick Products of Roanoke,
Incorporated
3,448.15
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III,
William A. Hewitt and W. A. Hudson as members of the committee.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
SHERIFF-JAIL: A cozmnunication from Sheriff W. A. Hudson suggesting that a
general prisoner housing contract be drafted to apply to any jurisdiction in Virginia
and which could be renegotiated every twelve months if needed, was before Coancil.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager, the
Director of Finance and the Sheriff for study, report and recommendation to Council.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: A communication fro~ Mr. James A. Ford, Chairman, Mental
Health Services Board of Directors, recommending that Messrs. James R. Austin, Leo P.
Buckley, Jr., and Frank G. Selbe, III, be appointed as at large m~mbers of said Board,
subject to the concurrence of the governing bodies of the Cities of Roanoke and Salem
and Roanoke County, was before Council.
(For full text, see co~m~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the appointment of Messrs. James R.
Austin, Leo P. Buckley, Jr., and Frank C. Selbe, III, as at large members of Mental Health
Services Board of Directors, subject to concurrence of Roanoke County and the City of
Salem. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-CLEAN VALLEY COMMITTEE-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written
report recom~ending authorization to accept Grant No. 8054050 from the Department of
Conservation and Economic Development, Division of Litter Control, to the Clean Valley
Committee, Incorporated, in the amount of $7,927.00, and that funds be appropriated
therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining Section #6225, "Litter Control
Act," of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24458) ~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 243.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the
grant and the filing of appropriate forms for said acceptance:
(#24489) A P~ESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a grant made to the City
of Roanoke by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Economic Development, Division
of Litter Control, and authorizing the execution and filing of all necessary or appropriate
forms for the acceptance of said grant for the purpose of litter control projects.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 243.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $557,615.00 be appropriated to the Title II unobligated account for continuation of
CETA Title II services through March 31, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance amending certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant Programs
Fund Appropriations:
(#24490) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 244.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
BUDGBT-GRAIiTS-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $754,140.00 be appropriated to Title VI unobligated account for continuation of
CETA Title VI services through March 31, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaintng certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations:
(#24491) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 244.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
EMERGENCY SERVICES: The City Manager presented copy of a news release advising
that the Roanoke City Office of Emergency Services along with the Roanoke Valley Chapter
of the American Red Cross, the City's Health Department and the Roanoke City Social
Services Department will initiate a temporary system for immediate relief to elderly,
handicapped and other persons with special health problems who are still without electri-
city, advising that services rendered will include transportation to a shelter, food and
medical care in the home and telephones will be manned around the clock until full
services are restored throughout the city.
(For full text, see news release on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
COUNCIL: The City Manager verbally requested that Council meet in Executive
Session to discuss a legal matter.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
COUNCIL: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a legal matter.
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, and Mayor Taylor ..... 5.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Messrs. Hubard and Thomas were out of the Council Chamber.)
COUNCIL-CITY CLERK: The City Clerk presented a written report recommending
that the City Code be amended to permit implementation of a Consent Agenda procedure.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining the City Code:
(#24492) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 2, Rules of Procedure,
Chapter 4, The Council, Title II, Administration, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as
amended, establishing a consent agenda procedure to be utilized by Council in the conduct
of its business; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 245.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thoma~ and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
SEWERS AND STORH DRAINS: Mr. Thomas having previously requested that a matter
in regard to Joint use sanitary sewer construction projects be placed on the agenda, he
advised that the prime report (City Manager's report under date of January 8, 1979)
has been referred to the Water Resources Co~mittee, that there have been some results in
this area and at some later date citizens may desire to address the Council, but for the
present time, he moved that the matter be taken under advisement generally with the
understanding that it may come before Council at a future date. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIMS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SUBDIVISIONS: Ordinance No. 24478 amending the City Code to provide for a
charge of $50.00 for the review and approval of an application to vacate a subdivision
plat, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted
on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24478) AN ORDINANCE to amend Sections 41 and 41.1 of Chapter 2.1, Land
Subdivision Regulations, of Title XVI, Planning and Subdivisions, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to provide for a charge of $50.00 for the review and
approval of an application to vacate a subdivision plat.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 242.)
ACTiuN:
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
COMMITTEES-PERSONNEL: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney
to prepare the proper measure amending the City Code so as to provide that the City
Personnel Committee shall be composed of all members of the City Council, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24493) AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 4(g)(6), Personnel Committee, of
Chapter 4 of Title II of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, so as to
provide that the City Personnel Committee shall be composed of all members of City
Council; and providing for an emergency.
ACTION:
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 246.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
GRANTS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the hiring of David M. Griffith and Associates, Ltd., to
develop for the city a cost allocation plan for determining the administrative costs to
the City of operating various federal program~, upon certain terms and conditions,
he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24494) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the hiring of David M. Griffith and Associates.
Ltd., to develop for the City a cost allocation plan for determining the administrative
costs to the City of operating various federal programs, upon certain terms and conditions
authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the requisite contract; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 246.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
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ACTION:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having previously instructed
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure appropriating $44,697.00 to Title IV-B,
Library Materials of the 1978-79 school budget, 100 per cent of expenditures to be
reimbursed by P. L. 93-380, Title IV, Part B funds upon receipt and payment of materials;
that $100,000.00 be appropriated to Vocational Centers of the 1978-79 school budget,
with the understanding that when reimbursement is received from Virginia Vocational
Educational Funds, it will be considered ae revenue to the City of Roanoke and not
earmarked for education; and that $1,022.50 be transferred from Contingencies under
Section #1880 to Parks and Recreation under Section #1375 of the 1978-79 budget, Hr.
Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24495) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 247.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
TRAFFIC: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the terms of
Messrs. Robert A. Garland, Charles R. Wooten, R. P. Via, G. A. Hubbard and James D. Sink
as members of the City of Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission expired on October
31, 1978, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
The City Clerk advised that Mr. R. P. Via is not a City of Roanoke resident;
whereupon, Mr. Garland moved that the residency requirement be waived in this instance.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Mr. R. P. Via.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. G. A. Hubbard.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Via and Hubbard were reelected as
members of the City of Roanoke Transportation Safety Compression for terms of four years
each ending October 31, 1982, by the following vote:
FORM ESSRS. VIA AIiD HUBBARD: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................... 6.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
REFUSE COLLECTION: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there
was a vacancy on the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management Board created by the
resignation of Mr. Paul C. Buford, Jr., for a term ending July 31, 1980, and called for
nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Landis placed in nomination the name of Mr. John H. Parrott.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Parrott was elected as a member of the
Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr.
Paul C. Buford, Jr., ending July 31, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. PARROTT: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................ 7.
SCHOOLS: The City Clerk reported that The Reverend James A. Allison, Jr., has
qualified as a member of the Roanoke City School Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr.
Max A. Berman, resigned, effective February 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1979.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
BUILDINGS: The City Clerk reported that Mr. James M. Tabor, Sr., has qualified
as a member of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, to fill the unexpired
term of Mr. J. M. Yeatts, resigned, ending September 30, 1980.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
CIVIC CENTER: The City Clerk reported that Mr. L. Graham Haynie has qualified
as a member of the Civic Center Commission for a term of three years ending September
30, 1981.
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
2:45 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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REGULAR. NBEKLY SESSIO~I .... ROANOEE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 5, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Huntcipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Honday, February 5, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., the regular ~eettn~
hour, with~ayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William $. Nubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .......... 7.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. H. B. E~ert, City Hanager; Hr. Sam H. HcGhee, III, Assistant City
Hanager; Hr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Hr. Hilliam X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Hr. James D. Ortsso, Assistant Director of Finance; and Hrs. Hary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Bernard S. Via, Jr., Greene Memorial United
Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of &erica was led by Hayor
Noel C. Taylor.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring Saturday, February 10,
1979, as Pioneer Day in the City of Roanoke in honor of Mr. A. A. Terrell.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered to be
routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed, and if discussion
was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and would be considered separately.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on January 8, 1979;
the special meeting of Council held on January 15, 1979; and the regular meeting of
Council held on January 22, 1979, having been furnished each member of Council, Mr.
Grove moved that the reading thereof be dispensed with and the minutes approved as record
ed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................
TAXES-TREASURER: A communication from Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer, with-
drawing a request to accept late mail payments of taxes without a penalty upon a
notarized affidavit, was before Council.
(For full text, see co~nunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the communication to withdraw the
request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..............
-0.
COUNCIL: A communication from Counci~m~ Hubard requesting that Council meet
in Executive Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................... 0.
GRANTS-PLANNING: A repor~ of the City Manager relative to an outlined schedule
for the Community Development Block Grant public hearing, recommending that Council
open the public hearing on February 12, 1979, and continue the public hearing until
Monday, February 26, 1979, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
· , Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in Alternative A as above set forth.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
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C-2
C-3
C-4
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 5, 1979
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roi1 Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Bernard
S. Via, Jr., Greene Memorial United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
Presentation by the Mayor: Pioneer Day Proclamation.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS- ,
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Minutes of the regular meeting of Council on January 8, 1979;
the special meeting of January 15, 1979; and the regular meeting
of January 22, 1979.
RECO~tMENDED ACTION: Approve as recorded.
Communication from Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer, withdraw-
ing his request to accept late mail payments without a penalty
upon a notarized affidavit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request to withdraw.
Request for an Executive Session to discuss a matter of
potential litigation. Mr. Hubard.
RECO~4M~NDED ACTION: Concur in request.
Report of the City Manager reco~ending concurrence in an
outlined schedule for the Community Development Block Grant
public hearing.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in recommendation set forth in
Alternative A.
C-5 Report of the City Manager advising of new or improved ser-
vices of the City Library System.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-6 List of items pending from July 19, 1976, to January 22,
1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-7
Qualification of Mr. Richard P. Via as a member of the City
of Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission for a term of four
years ending October 31, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-8
Qualification of Mr. Robert F. Canova as a member of the
Advisory and Appeal Board, Air Pollution Control for a term of
four years ending December 31, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-9
Qualification of Mr. Vincent S. Wheeler as a member of the
Roanoke civic Center Commission for a ter~ of three years ending
September 30, 1981.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
(5 min. )
Request to address Council on matters relative to revitaliza-
tion of the people paralleling that of business, industry and
downtown. Mr. George E. Franklin, Executive Director, Oppor-
tunities Industrialization Center, Spokesman.
(5 min. )
Request to address Council relative to the need of a coordi-
nated approach to social programming with the city taking
the lead. The Reverend Leroy Roberts, Spokesman.
Petitions and Communications:
(5 min. )
(a & b )
A communication from Mr. Charles L. Haeussler, Executive
Director, Fifth Planning District Commission, requesting
support for the creation of a Roanoke Basin Management Advi-
sory Committee, and appointment of a representative thereto.
Se
A communication from Mr. John Ritchie, Jr., Executive Di-
rector, Virginia Housing Development Authority, notifying
the City that VHDA, pursuant to Section 36-55.39(B}, Code
of Virginia, is considering the financing of a proposed
multi-family residential housing development fronting on
Salem Turnpike diagonally across Westwood Boulevard in the
City, Official Tax No. 2650106.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
(60 min. )
(1 - 12 )
A report recommending that an additional $43,549.00 be
appropriated to Mental Health Services for fiscal year
1978-79, contingent upon receipt of an acceptable reso-
lution from the Mental Health Board agreeing to supply
the administration with all information necessary to
assess programs providing services to city residents.
A report recommending that $990.00 be appropriated to
the Department of Parks and Recreation budget, repre-
senting sandlot basketball entry fees collected by said
Department.
A report recommending that $56,000.00 be transferred from
the Foster Care account to the Disabled Auxiliary Grant
account in the Social Services Department budget, to pro-
vide funds for the remainder of the fiscal year.
A report recommending authorization to accept Grant No.
79-A4809J to provide a comprehensive program of volun-
teer services to juveniles, to contract with OAR of
Roanoke, Inc., for these services, and that $98,818.00
be appropriated therefor.
A report recommending authorization to execute an inden-
ture from Appalachian Power Company for right-of-way
crossing city property on Aerial Way Drive, S. W.
A report making recommendations in connection with the
Human Services Advisory Board and the Human Resources
Committee.
A report recommending authorization for an additional 20
staff positions for the new jail, that the State's share
of the costs be requested, and that $83,700.00 be appro-
priated and/or transferred therefor.
A report recommending the addition of longevity pay in
the amount of a 5% pay increase to e~ployees with 15
years of total service.
9. A report uoncerning City beautification.
10. A report concerning surplus contingency funds -
equipment replacement.
11. A report requesting an Executive Session to discuss a
legal matter.
12. A report relative to the Sewage Treatment Plant.
b. City Attorney:
(5 min. )
A report announcing the promotion of Mr. William X Parsons
to Assistant City Attorney III, Mr. William M. Hackworth
to Assistant City Attorney II, and the appointment of Mr.
Richard B. Kaufman as Assistant City Attorney I, effective
February 15, 1979.
c. City Clerk:
(3 min. )
1. A report announcing the expiration of the terms of Miss
Leila A. Stalker, Mr. Lewis M. Nelson, Jr., and the
Reverend James A. Allison, Jr., as members of the
Roanoke City School Board on June 30, 1979, and advis-
ing that applications for the positions will be accepted
in the City Clerk's Office until 5:00 p.m., Monday,
March 12, 1979.
Reports of Conunittees:
(5 min. )
A report of the con~uittee appointed to study bids received
for furnishings for the Roanoke City Jail. Mr. Lucian Y.
Grove, Chairman.
be
(5 min. )
(i&2)
(1) A communication from the Roanoke City School Board re-
questing that $74,303.00 be appropriated to Comprehen-
sive Employment Training Act of the 1978-79 budget.
(2)
A report of the Director of Finance in connectIon with
the above request, recom~ending that $67,504.00 be
appropriated to Combined State and Federal Programs.
Ce
(5 min. )
A report of the Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention
and Social Development submitting, for the approval of
Council, an anti-orime handbook, and requesting authoriza-
tion to spend $1,000.00 for printing 5,000 copies for dis-
tribution to the citizens of the City of Roanoke. Mr.
Robert V. BeCraft, Chairman.
(5 min. )
(5 min. )
(a&b)
A report of the Citizens' Services Committee requesting
the guidance of Council on the ceiling of Federal revenue
sharing funds against which the Co~m~ittee should compare
agency requests for fiscal year 1979-80. Mr. William A.
Hewitt, Chairman.
10.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
An Ordinance amending and reordaining Chapter 1, General
Provisions, of Title III, Pensions and Retirenaent, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding
a new section numbered 4.1; and amending subsections (5)
and (8) of §1, Definitions; subsection (4) of §4, Creditable
service; subparagraph (b) of subsection (1).of ~7, '~enefits;
~sections (3) and (5) of §7, Benefits, the added and
emended provisions having reference to mandatory retire-
ment, benefits authorized for employment service beyond
the age of sixty-five years and calculation of such bene-
fits; and providing for an effective date retroactive to
January 1, 1979, and for an emergency.
An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of Change Order No. 2,
providing for a 39-day time extension to the City's contract
with Thor, Incorporated, of Roanoke, dated July 25, 1978,
for certain alterations and ~mprovements in the Municipal
complex, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing
for an emergency.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
committees.
Other Hearings of Citizens:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubsrd, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................... 0.
LIBRARIES: A report of the City Manager advising of new or improved services
of the City Library System, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................ -0.
PENDING ITEMS: A list of pending items from July 19, 1976, to January 22,
1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................... 0.
TRAFFIC: Qualification of Mr. Richard P. Via as a member of the City of
Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission for a term of four years ending October 31,
1982, was before Council.
Mr. Grove moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................... -0.
AIR POLLUTION: Qualification of Mr. Robert F. Canova as a member of the
Advisory and Appeal Board, Air Pollution Control, for a term of four years ending
December 31, 1982, was before Council.
Mr. Grove moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...............................................................
CIVIC CENTER: Qualification of Mr. Vincent S. Wheeler as a member of the
Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a term of three years ending September 30, 1981,
was before Council.
Mr. Grove moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Nubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
ACTION:
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr., Execul
Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, appeared before Council and read a
prepared statement in regard to the need to develop and implement a comprehensive human
revitalization plan to parallel the revitalization plans for the non-h-man aspects of
the city.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Grove moved that the matter be referred to
the City Manager in connection with his efforts to coordinate co, on goals and objectiv~
and that he continue to provide Council with detailed reports as and when he deems
appropriate. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
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ACTION:
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts
appeared before Council and read a prepared statement requesting that Council direct
the City Manager to call for a series of meetings to be held to formulate and organize
an interagency council relative to coordination and planning of federally funded
agencies and progr-m-.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a lengthy discussion, Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to
the City Manager in connection with his efforts to coordinate common goals and obJective~
and that he be requested to continue to provide Council with detailed reports as and
when he de-mm appropriate. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously
adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
WATER DEPARTMENT-PLAnNING: A co~z~unication from Mr. Charles L. Haeussler,
Executive Director, Fifth Planning District Commission, requesting support for the
creation of a Roanoke Basin Management Advisory Committee, and appointment of a repre-
sentative from the City of Roanoke thereto, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the Mayor be authorized to make the appointment. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication from Mr. John Ritchie, Jr., Executive
Director, Virginia Housing Development Authority, notifying the City that VHDA, pursuant'
to Section 36-55.39(b), Code of Virginia, is considering the financing of a proposed
multi-family residential housing development fronting on Salem Turnpike diagonally
across Westwood Boulevard in the City, Official Tax No. 2650106, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and reco~endation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unani-
mously adopted.
Upon question of Council, the City Manager indicated that a report would be
presented to Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Tuesday, February 20,
1979.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report recom-
mending that an additional $43,549.00 be appropriated to Mental Health Services for
fiscal year 1978-79, contingent upon receipt of an acceptable Resolution from the
Mental Health Board agreeing to supply the administration with all information necessar
to assess programs providing services to city residents.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas noted that there was nothing with the report indicating whether or
not the Director of Finance concurred in the recommendation; whereupon, the Assistant
Director of Finance stated that the Director of Finance concurs in the City Manager's
recommendation.
Mr. Garland then offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring
$43,549.00 from Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Section #1832, "Contributions &
Subsidies," of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24496) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 248.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
Mr. Thomas stated that he concurred in adoption of the above Ordinance, but
he would like a follow-up communication from the Director of Finance establishing
certain ground rules, viz: that he concurs in the City Manager's recommendation, that
the money is in the Contingency Fund and that he does not have other plans for the
Contingency Fund to recommend to Council. He further stated that if Council is going
to have a procedure, the ground rules should be established and followed and the same
requirements should apply to the City administration as well as the School administratio~
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $990.00 be appropriated to the Department of Parks and Recreation
budget, representing sandlot basketball entry fees collected by said Department.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT I0N:
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance transferring $990.00 from Section ~1880, "Contingencies,"
to Section #1375, "Parks & Recreation," of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24497) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 248.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
M~s. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council m~mbers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................... ?.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Hanager submitted a written report recom-
mending that $56,000.00 be transferred from the Foster Care Account to the Disabled
Auxiliary Grant Account in the Social Services Department budget, to provide funds for
the remainder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24498) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 249.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Nubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-JUVENILE HOME-OFFENDER AID AND RESTORATION-GRANTS: The City Manager
submitted a written report recommending authorization to accept Grant No. 79-A4809J to
provide a comprehensive program of volunteer services to juveniles, to contract with
OAR of Roanoke, Incorporated, for these services and that $98,818.00 be appropriated
therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant
Program:
(#24499) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 249.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance,
execution and filing of the grant:
(#24500) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of
the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with the Division of Justice and Crime
Prevention for an action grant of Federal funds for implementation of a comprehensive
program by OAR of Roanoke, Inc., of providing certain volunteer counseling services to
delinquent juveniles.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 250.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Nubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Rubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
EASEMENTS-APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending authorization to execute an indenture from Appalachian Power Company
for right of way crossing city property on Aerial Way Drive, S. W.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Hubard moved that CounCil concur in the report and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(124501) A~ ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper city officials to
execute and deliver a deed of easement to the Appalachian Power Company.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 261.)
The motion was seconded by Hr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a
written report recv--.~.ending that the name of the Human Services Advisory Board be
changed to the Human Resources Advisory Board; that the name of the Human Resources
Committee be changed to the Citizens' Services Committee; that the current m~mhership
on both committees remain as is and that the City Attorney be authorized to make these
changes on all future City Code revisions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance changing the name of the Advisory Board of Human Services to the
Advisory Board of Human Resources:
(#24502) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Title X.2, Human Resources,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, by changing the name of the
Advisory Board of Human Services and continuing it as the Advisory Board of Human
Resources, and adding to Chapter 1, therein, a new section numbered 7, entitled Advisor
Board of Human Resources; membershtp~ terms~ meetings, and a new section numbered 8,
entitled Advisory Board of Human Resources~ powers and duties; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 250.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................... 0.
BUDGET-SHERIFF-JAIL: The City Manager submitted a written report recommendim
authorization for an additional 20 staff positions for the new jail, that the State's
share of the costs be requested, and that $83,700.00 be appropriated and/or transferred
therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24503) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 251.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................... 0.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance relative to the new
positions:
(#24504) A RESOLUTION approving the employment of twenty (20) additional
employees in the Office of the Sheriff of the City of Roanoke for the purpose of staf-
fing the new City Jail adequately, conditioned upon the approval and appropriate fundin
by the appropriate agencies of the Commonwealth of Virginia of such positions; and
requesting said agencies to approve and appropriately fund the employment of another
twenty (20) additional Jail staff positions previously authorized by the Council.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 252.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
BUDGET-CITY EMPLOYEES-PAY PIA1/: The City Manager submitted a written report
rec~ending the addition of longevity pay in the amount of a five per cent pay increase
to employees with fifteen years of total service.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard m~ved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24505) AN ORI)INA~CE to emend and reordain Ordinance No. 24376, adopted
October 23, 1978, so as to provide for a five per cent pay increase for those City
employees with fifteen or more years of total service with the City; and providing for
an emergency and an effective date.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 252.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
BUDGET-PUBLIC WORKS-CITY EMPLOYEES-REFUSE COLLECTION: The City Manager submittt
a written report regarding city beautification, recommending that Council concur in
Alternative A which would convert a vacant Sanitation Superintendent position to a
Horticulturist position, and that Council approve the transfer of $6,000.00 from the
Refuse Collection Salaries and Wages Account to the Grounds Maintenance Salaries and
Wages Account to provide sufficient funds for the remainder of this fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24506) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 255.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ...... 0.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
BUDGET-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report relative to
surplus contingency funds - equipment replacement, recommending that Council approve
the transfer of funds for the purchase of replacement equipment, advising that purchase
of the replacement equipment will improve the efficiency and/or dependability of operati
of the various departments or will enable the departments to meet service requirements;
that sufficient funds are available in Contingency Reserve - Equipment Replacement and
increased revenues to permit the transfer/appropriation of $361,715.00 to department
accounts and a balance of $9,720.22 will remain in the Surplus Contingency - Equipment
Replacement Account.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24507) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 255.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
Cv.~..CIL. The City Manager submitted a written report requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a legal matter.
The Mayor requested that he be granted an Executive Session to discuss a
personnel matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the requests of the City Manager and
the Mayor for two Executive Sessions on a legal matter and a personnel matter. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
487
488
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council m~mbers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Hayor Taylor ............................................................... 7.
At 3:25 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 4:00 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
m~mbers of Council present.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-FLOODS-HURRICANES: The City Manager submitted
a written report in connection with flood relief measures at the Sewage Treatment
Plant, recommending that Council concur in Alternative A by the following action:
A. Transfer $300,000.00 from the Sewer Lateral Replacement Account to a new capital
account to be established by the Director of Finance in the Sewage Fund; B. Authorize
the City Manager and the City Attorney to (1) solicit proposals as may be needed for a
detailed feasibility study, environmental study, and construction plans and specifica-
tions, (2) negotiate with other persons, firms and/or corporations as needed for right
of way for channel improvements, (3) advise the Corps of Engineers, the Federal Insuran,
Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and the State Water Control Board
of the City's program for the Sewage Treatment Plant improvements for flood relief,
and (4) that application be made for any necessary permits and authorizations as may be
needed from State and Federal agencies.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24508) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinances
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 256.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
take appropriate action to study, devise and implement certain flood relief and flood
protection measures at and adjacent to the Sewage Treatment Plant:
(#24509) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to take appropriate
action to study, devise and implement certain flood relief and flood protection measuret
at and adjacent to the City's Sewage Treatment Plant.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 257.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
CITY ATTORNEY-CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Attorney submitted a written report
announcing the promotion of Mr. William X Parsons to Assistant City Attorney III,
Mr. William M. Hackworth to Assistant City Attorney II, and the appointment of Mr.
Richard B. Kaufman as Assistant City Attorney I, effective February 15, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
SCHOOLS: The City Clerk presented a written report announcing the expiration
of the terms of Miss Leila A. Stalker, Mr. Lewis M. Nelson, Jr., and the Reverend James
A. Allison, Jr., as members of the Roanoke City School Board on June 30, 1979, and
advising that applications for the positions will be accepted in the City Clerk's
Office until 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 12, 1979, since the specified deadline of March
10, 1979, falls on a Saturday and city offices will be closed on that day.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Clerk orally advised that the City Attorney had
informed her that there was no provision in the City Code for extension of the deadline
until March 12, therefore, the deadline for receipt of all applications would be 5:00
p.m., Friday, March 9, 1979, in the City Clerk's Office.
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed with the noted correc-
tion. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
REPORTS OF C(I~iITTEES:
REGIONAL JAIL: Council having previously referred to a committee for tabu-
lation, report and recommendation all bids received for furnishings for the Roanoke
City Jail, Nr. Grove, Chairman of the com-tttee, presented a written report recom-
mending that the proposal of King Business Interiors, Incorporated, for all movable
furniture and accessories, in the amount of $51,231.99, be accepted; that the proposal
of Fries Correctional Equipment, Incorporated, for all security furniture, in the
amount of $35,460.00, be accepted; that the proposal of Lee Hartman & Sons for all po,
television sets with wall brackets installed complete, in the --~unt of $4,817.00, be
accepted; and that the proposal of A. B. Dick Products of Roanoke, Incorporated, for
one copy machine, in the amount of $3,448.15, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24510) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain it-mm of in-
terior furnishing for the new city Jail, upon certain terms and conditions, by accept
ing certain bids made to the city; rejecting certain bids made to the city;
authorizing the City's Manager of Purchasing and Materials Control to issue
purchase orders for the purchase of certain other items; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 257.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ............................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................... 0.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board
requesting that $74,303.00 be appropriated to Comprehensive Employment Training
Act of the 1978-79 budget, said funds to be used to pay the salaries of 28 persons
who are working for the Roanoke City Schools for the period January 1 - March 31,
1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a report of the Director of Finance recommending
that $67,504.00 be appropriated to Combined State and Federal programs, advising
that the Roanoke Consortium for Manpower Services Policy Board approved a total
of $67,504.13, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for an
appropriation of $67,504.00 to the 1978-79 budget:
(#24511) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the
1978-79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 258.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ............................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................ 0.
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: A
report of the Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention and Social Development
submitting, for the approval of Council, an anti-crime handbook, and requesting
authorization to spend $1,000.00 for printing 5,000 copies for distribution to
the citizens of the City of Roanoke, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
CITIZENS' SERVICES COMMITTEE: A report of the Citizens' Services
Committee requesting the guidance of Council on the ceiling of Federal Revenue
Sharing funds against which the Committee should compare agency requests for
fiscal year 1979-80, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
489
490
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Thom~ moved that the report be referred to the Financial and
Planning Session of Council on Tuesday, February 20, 1979, for consideration at that
time. The motion was seconded by Hr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NOI/E.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
PEI/SIONS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure relative to mandatory retirement, benefits authorized
for employment service beyond the age of 65 years and calculation of such
benefits, he presented same; whereupon, Mr, Thomas offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24512) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 1, General
Provisions, of Title III, Pensions and Retirement, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding a new section w,mhered 4.1; and amending
subsections (5) and (8) of Section 1, Definitions.; subsection (4) of Section 4,
Creditable service; subparagraph (b) of subsection (1) of Section 7, Benefits; and
subsections (3) and (5) of Section 7, Benefits; the added and amended provisions
having reference to mandatory retirement, benefits authorized for employment
service beyond the age of sixty-five years and calculation of such benefits;
and providing for an effective date retroactive to January 1, 1979, and for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 258.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: Council having previously instructed
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the issuance of Change
Order No. 2 to the contract with Thor, Incorporated, of Roanoke for certain alteration
and improvements in the Municipal complex, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24513) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of change Order No. 2,
providing for a 39-day time extension to the City's contract with Thor, Incorporated,
of Roanoke, dated July 25, 1978, for certain alterations and improvements in the
Municipal complex, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 261.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COMMITTEES-TRAFFIC: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that
the four year terms of Mr. J. D. Sink and Mr. Robert A. Garland as members of the
City of Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission expired on October 31, 1982, and
called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Mr. Robert A. Garland and
Mr. J. D. Sink.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Garland and Sink were reelected
as members of the City of Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission for terms of
four years each ending October 31, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR MR. SINK: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................ 7.
FOR MR. GARLAND: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ................................................................ 6.
(Mr. Garland abstained from voting)
COMMITTEES-LEAGUE OF OLDER AMERICANS: The Mayor called to the attention
of Council that the one year term of Mr. James D. Ritchie as the city representative
to the Board of Directors of the League of Older Americans would expire on February
28, 1979, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. James D. Ritchie.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Ritchie was reelected as the city
representative to the Board of Directors of the League of Older Americans for a
term of one year ending February 28, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR HR. RITCHIE: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and liayor Taylor .................................................. 7.
LECISLATIOI/: The 2ity Attorney presented an oral report on the status of
the city's legislative program for 1979,
(For full text, see Exhibit No, 7 on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
There being no further business,
at 5:00 p.m.
City Clerk
the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
APPROVED
Mayor
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492
REGULAR ~.tY SESSIOIt .... ROANOi~ CITY COUltCIL
Nonday, February 12, 1979
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, February 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., ~lth Fa~yor Noel
C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bc~les (Mrs. Bo~les left the meeting at approxi-
mately 9:10 p.m.), Robert A. Garland (arrived at 7:35 p.m.), Lucian Y. Grove, William $. Nubard,
Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas (arrived at 7:35 p.m.) and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............ 7.
ABSENT: None ........................................................................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. N. B. Ewert, City ManaEer; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney
I; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by The Reverend E. T. Burton, Pastor, Sweet Union Baptist
Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
ZONING: Pursuant to the instructions of Council, the City Clerk set a public
hearing for 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on Monday,
February 12, 1979, on the request of Commercial Distributors, Incorporated, that
property located on Chatham Street near its intersection with Williamson Road, N. W.,
described as Lot 3, Bowman Lawn Subdivision, Official Tax No. 2070403, be rezoned
from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Co~nercial District, the matter
was before the body.
A written report of the City Planning Commission recommending that Council
concur in the request, was also before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning, Mr. Hubard
moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24514) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 207, Sectional 1976 Zone
Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
Mr. William N. Alexander, II, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
Mrs. Bowles spoke against the rezoning because it would be an encroachment
of business into a residential area.
ACTION:
In view of the fact that two members of Council had not arrived at the
meeting and the City Clerk advised Council that she had received no notification that
Messrs. Garland or Thomas would be absent, Mr. Hubard moved that action on the first
three public hearings be deferred until Messrs. Garland and Thomas arrived at the
meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted.
GRANTS-PLANNING: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30
p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on Monday, February 12, 1979,
on a proposed program of expenditure for the fifth year of Community Development
Block Grant funds, the matter was before the body.
The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that Council
concur in Alternative C consisting of a major rehabilitation program coupled with
additional public improvement funds and no further acquisition policy in Gainsboro,
advising that creation of a credible rehabilitation effort by the city will strengthen
its housing policy and commitment to viable neighborhoods for its iow and moderate
income residents.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Mayor advised that he had received requests from eight persons to
speak on the matter and he would allow each speaker five minutes each to make his or
her presentation.
Prior to calling upon the speakers, the Mayor asked the City Manager if he
would like to make remarks concerning his recommendation; whereupon, the City Manager
advised that he hoped after his proposal had been presented that Gainsboro residents
would allow him the opportunity to explain his reasons for making the proposal. He
noted that the proposal will spend virtually all of the money in the neighborhoods.
He asked the residents to bear with the administration and listen to what is proposed
and he expressed the hope that when the presentation had been completed, residents of
Gainsboro would not ask the city to turn its back on those brothers and sisters in
other areas of the city but give the administration a chance to formulate a program
that will look at the entire city and make all of our neighborhoods the kind of
neighborhoods they should be. Mr. Ewert further advised that this will be the initial
(5 min. )
(5 min.)
(5 min. )
(25 min.)
C-1
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 12, 1979
7:30 p.m..
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend E. T.
Burton, Sweet Union Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
a. Public hearing on the request of Commercial Distribu-
tors, Inc., that property located on Chatham Street near its
intersection with Williamson Road, N. W., described as Lot 3,
Bowman Lawn Subdivision, Official Tax No. 1070403, be re-
zoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General
Commercial District. Mr. William N. Alexander, II, Attorney.
b. Public hearing on the request of Harriet M. Waldrop
that a certain alleyway approximately 12.5 feet in width,
being parallel to Third Street, S. W., extending from the
southerly side of Elm Avenue, S. W., approximately 150.03
feet to the northerly side of a public alley, be vacated,
discontinued and closed. Mr. George I. Vogel, II, Attorney.
c. Public hearing on the request of Windshield Glass Dis-
tributors, Inc., that a certain 15-foot alley located behind
its office facility on Tazewell Avenue, S. E., running in a
generally east-west direction, be vacated, discontinued and
closed, and that a 15-foot alley be relocated. Mr. G.
Marshall Mundy, Attorney.
d. Public hearing on a proposed program of expenditures
for the fifth year of Community Development Block Grant funds.
Mr. W. C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FO~ LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Appointment of Messrs. K. B. Kiser and T. F. Brady as city
representatives in connection with the formulation of the 208
Water Quality Advisory Management Board. Mayor Taylor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in appointment.
R~GUI~.R ~NDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
a. Request to reduce the city license for palm reading. Mr.
(5 min.) Butch Lee, Spokesman.
Petitions and Communications:
(5 min. )
A communication from the State Compensation Board request-
ing an expression as to policy concerning salary increases
in this locality and recommendations in regard to the bud-
get requests filed by the Constitutional Officers.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
1. A report recommending authorization for acceptance of
Grant No. 79-A4793, for continuation of the jail classi-
fication program in the City Jail, and that funds be
appropriated therefor.
(10 min. )
(1- 3 )
A report recommending that three properties located at
2621, 2625 and 2629 Rosalind Avenue, S. W., Official
Tax Nos. 1061307, 1061308 and 1061309, be dedicated for
School Board use in connection with the Crystal Spring
School.
A report recommending authorization to enter into a
lease with 944 Third Avenue Realty Corporation (Quick
Realty) for 1567.25 square feet on the fifth floor of
the Crystal Towers Building, for the CETA Administrative
Office.
b. City Clerk:
(3 min. )
A report announcing the expiration of the terms of Miss
Leila A. Stalker, Mr. Lewis M. Nelson, Jr., and the
Reverend James A. Allison, Jr., as members of the
Roanoke City School Board on June 30, 1979, and advis-
ing that applications for the positions will be accepted
in the city Clerk's Office until 5:00 p.m., Friday,
March 9, 1979.
c. Director of Finance:
(10 min. )
(1 & 2 ) 2.
A report on the status of contingency funds.
A report reco~ending that income derived from parking
lots in the Downtown East Area be appropriated as a
part of the total CDBG funding.
(5 min. )
(a&b)
b.
Reports of Committees: None.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
Ordinance No. 24501, on second reading, authorizing and
directing the proper City officials to execute and deliver
a deed of easement to the Appalachian Power Company
A Resolution changing the name of the Human Resources Com-
mittee and continuing it as the Citizens' Services
Committee.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
committees.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
presentation and before Council votes on the matter he would like to meet with Gainsboro
residents and talk about where we are tryinE to $o and ho~ we can most effectively
get there with the limited amount of money available. He said he would meet with
Gainsboro residents on Wednesday, February 21 and Thursday, February 22, 1979, at 7:30
p.m.s in the Council Chmvher to discuss the matter in a more informal setttn$.
Hr. A. L. Holland, President, N.A.A.C.P., appeared before Council and read
a prepared statement advisinE that the N.A.A.C.P. is in asreement with the City
Hanager's basic direction, i.e., neighborhood stabilization; however, Hr. Ewert's
views on this co~ou objective can be limited and therefor his recommendations do not
address successfully their needs and desires. For this reason, he requested that the
Reverend Alfred D. Jones, the Reverend Kenneth L. Writht and Hr. GeorEe E. Franklin
be permitted to present information and recommendations to Council for deliberation
on how to best utilize the present funds available throuBh the Community Development
Block Grant and the need to match these funds with others the city may have or will
(For full text of Hr. Holland's remarks, see statement on file in the City Clerk's
Office.)
The Reverend Alfred D. Jones, 2203 Montauk Road, appeared before Council
and stated that the Gainsboro Project should be completed as originally planned with
the original definition of rehabilitation and a comprehensive plan and approach should
be made to rehabilitation and revitalization. He said there should be a comprehensive
plan based on a definition of rehabilitation which includes the land as well as the
business, buildings correction, or structures thereon, and an equity of that implemen-
tation as it relates to the business, dwellings and people because it is ridiculous
to talk about constructing buildings without talking about reconstruction of people.
(For full text of Reverend Jones' statement, see Exhibit No. 8 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
The Reverend Kenneth B. Wright, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Jefferson Street
and Gilmer Avenue, N. E., appeared before Council and stated that it is imperative
that we not look over lightly the most vital factor contained within the Gainsboro
history which is the basis of the moral commitment made by city government at the
beginning of the Gainsboro Development Project. He presented a request of the citizens
for activity area expenditures under the Co,,,unity Development Block Grant funds.
(For full text of Reverend Wright's statement, see Exhibit No. 9 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr., 1715 Loudon Avenue, N. W., appeared before
Council and stated that the Gainsboro area offers us an opportunity to initiate the
human rehabilitation and habilitation aspect of the city's urban revitalization
program and provides us with a developing prototype for the effective allocation of
public resources coupled with the selective utilization of private resources and
that every aspect of the City Manager's stated plan and approaches can be tested,
tried, evaluated and worked out in Gainsboro, plus such an approach will allow for
the completion of this sections' total redevelopment much sooner than, if ever it
could or would, by the traditional approach.
(For full text of Mr. Franklin's statement, see Exhibit No. 10 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Willie Dillon, 301 Gilmer Avenue, N. W., appeared before Council and
spoke in connection with the concern of the Gainsboro residents because of the
change in plans for that area.
(For full text of Mr. Dillon's remarks, see Exhibit No. 11 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Ms. Juanita B. Taylor, 324 Orange Avenue, N. W., appeared before Council
and stated that the Gainsboro area was promised top priority until it was completed
and if they do not receive the proper consideration, they will go to the federal
government and ask them to stop all funds coming into the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Ms. Taylor's remarks, see Exhibit No. 12 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Harry S. Rhodes, Chairman of the Housing Committee for the Old Southwest
Neighborhood Alliance, 436 Allison Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council and spoke
in support of Alternative C which relies on rehabilitation to improve the quality of
housing in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Mr. Rhodes' remarks, see Exhibit No. 13 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Father George J. Gormley, St. Andrews Catholic Church, 631 North Jefferson
Street, appeared before Council and stated that a feasibility study should be conducted
before any attempts are made to stop the Gainsboro Project.
(For full text of Father Gormley's remarks, see Exhibit No. 14 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. A. Byron Smith, 314 4th Street, N. W., appeared before Council and
presented certain information in regard to the Model Cities Program in 1966 which was
to have included the Gainsboro Project as a part of the Program.
(For full text of Mr. Smith's remarks, see Exhibit No. 15 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
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ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that on February 21 and 22, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., in the City
Council Chamber, the City Manager would be meeting with interested Gainsboro residents.
He further advised that no formal vote would be taken on the matter until the regular
~eting of Council on Honday, February 26, 1979.
At 9:07 p.m., the Mayor declared a brief recess.
At 9:10 p.m., Mrs. Bowles left the meeting.
At 9:20 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and Council
members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, and Thomas present.
ZONING: Earlier in the meeting Council delayed action on a rez0ning request
of Commercial Distributors, Incorporated, that property located on Chatham Street near
its intersection with Williamson Road, N. W., described as Lot 3, Bowman Lawn Subdivision
Official Tax No. 2070403, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2,
General Commercial District, the matter was again before the body.
No one having any additional comments, the following roll call vote was
recorded on Ordinance No. 24514 on its first reading:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., or
as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on Monday, February 12, 1979, on the
request of Harriet M. Waldrop that a certain alleyway approximately 12.5 feet in
width, being parallel to Third Street, S. W., extending from the southerly side of Elm
Avenue, S. W., approximately 150.03 feet to the northerly side of a public alley, be
vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that the request be
granted, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the alleyway submitted a written report advising
that they have viewed the alley and they are unanimously of the opinion that no inconveni
would result either to any individual or to the public from vacating, discontinuing
and closing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. George I. Vogel, II, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Thomas moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24515) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a
certain alleyway, approximately 12.5 feet in width, being parallel to Third Street,
S. W., extending from the southerly side of Elm Avenue, S. W., approximately 150.03
feet to the northerly side of a public alley, as is more particularly described
hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously set a public hearing for 7:30
p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on Monday, February 12,
1979, on the request of Windshield Glass Distributors, Incorporated, that a certain
15-foot alley located behind its office facility on Tazewell Avenue, S. E., running in
a generally east-west direction, be vacated, discontinued and closed, and that a 15-
foot alley be relocated, the matter was before the body.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that the request be
granted, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the alley submitted a written report
advising that they have viewed the alley and they are unanimously of the opinion that
no inconvenience would result to any individual or the public from permanently vacating,
discontinuing and closing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. G. Marshall Mundy, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Landis moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24516) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing
that certain 15-foot alley located behind the office facility of Windshield Glass
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Distributors, Inc., on Tazewell Avenue, S. E., which alley r~ns in a generally east-
west direction, and relocating a 15-foot alley as shown on that certain plat prepared
by Buford T, Lumsden & Associates, P. C., dated December 26, 1978.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ......................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent A~enda were considered to be
routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion and if discussion was desired,
that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and would be considered separately.
WATER DEPARTMENT: A comm~mication from the Mayor advising that he has
appointed Messrs. K. B. Kiser and T. F. Brady as city representatives in connection
with the formulation of the 208 Water Quality Advisory Management Board, was before
Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the appointment. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
REGULA~ AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
TAXES: Mr. Butch Lee appeared before Council and requested that the city
license for palm reading be reduced.
The Director of Finance advised that the Revenue Study Commission would be
reporting to Council within the next three weeks on a recommended fee schedule and
Council requested that Mr. Lee confer with the Director of Finance on the matter.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
BUDGET-COMPENSATION BOARD: A commmnication from the State Compensation Board
requesting an expression as to policy concerning salary increases in this locality and
recommendations in regard to the budget requests filed by the Constitutional Officers,
was before Council.
(For full text, see con~unications on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the request, Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be
referred to the City Manager to provide necessary guidance to the Compensation Board.
The motion was seaonded by Mr. Landis and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-JAIL-SHERIFF: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization for acceptance of Grant No. 79-A4793, for continuation of the jail
classification program in the City Jail, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining the 1978-79 budget:
(#24517) AI~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 261.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
ACTION: Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(#24518) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance, execution, and filing of
the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with the Division of Justice and
Crime Prevention for an action grant of Federal funds for continuation of the inmate
classification program in the City Jail.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 262.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
SCHOOLS-CITY PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted a written report recommend-
ing that three properties located at 2621, 2625 and 2629 Rosalind Avenue, S. W.,
Official Tax Nos. 1061307, 1061308 and 1061309, be dedicated for School Board use in
connection with the Crystal Spring School.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
Resolution:
(#24519) A RESOLUTION dedicating properties consisting of Lots 11, 12, 13,
14 and the southerly one-half of Lot 15, Section 35, Map of Crystal Spring to the
School Board of the City of Roanoke to be used for school purposes.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 262.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
GRANTS-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report recon~nending
authorization to enter into a lease with 944 Third Avenue Realty Corporation (Quick
Realty) for 1567.25 square feet on the fifth floor of the Crystal Towers Building, for
the CETA Administrative Office.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24520) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for a lease by the City of
office space in the Crystal Towers Building located at 145 West Campbell Avenue, in
the City of Roanoke, from 944 Third Avenue Realty Corporation, to be used as office
acco~odations for the City CETA Administration Office, upon certain terms and conditi~
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 263.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
SCHOOLS: The City Clerk presented a written report announcing the expiration
of the terms of Miss Leila A. Stalker, Mr. Lewis M. Nelson, Jr., and the Reverend
James A. Allison, Jr., as members of the Roanoke City School Board on June 30, 1979,
and advising that applications for the positions will be accepted in the City Clerk's
Office until 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 9, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
BUDGET: The Director of Finance submitted a written report on the status of
contingency funds.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted.
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ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
BUDgET-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-GRA~TS: The Director of Finance submitted a
written report reco-mending that income derived from parking lots in the Downtown East
Area be appropriated as a part of the total C,~=~nity Development Block Grant funding.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining the 1978-79 Grant Program Fund:
(#24521) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Program~ Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 263.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council mmmbers Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
EASEMENTS-APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY: Ordinance No. 24501 authorizing and
directing the proper city officials to execute and deliver a deed of easement to the
Appalachian Power Company to construct, erect, operate and maintain electric lines to
transmit electric power over property of the City of Roanoke to certain property of
Fred P. Bullington and Alexander P. Fekas, located on the westerly side of Aerial Way
Drive, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted
on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24501) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper city officials
to execute and deliver a deed of easement to the Appalachian Power Company.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 261.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council me, ers Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................ 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE (~ITIZENS' SERVICES COMMITTEE): Council having
previously received a report of the City Manager recommending that the name of the
Human Resources Committee be changed to the Citizens' Services Committee, Mr. Hubard
offered the following Resolution:
(#24522) A RESOLUTION changing the name of the Human Resources Committee
and continuing it as the Citizens' Services Committee.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 264.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0,
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
REGIONAL JAIL: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the four
year term of Ms. Jeannette E. Hardin as a member of the Roanoke Valley Corrections
Board will expire on February 12, 1979, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Ms. Jeannette E. Hardin.
There being no further nominations, Ms. Hardin was reelected as a member of
the Roanoke Valley Corrections Board for a term of four years ending February 12,
1983, by the following vote:
FOR MS. HARDIN: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 6.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
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OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
SEWI/RS AND STOI~I DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with the Vinton sewage meter and connection facility, recommending that
Council authorize an agreement with the Town of Vinton providing for the City of
Roanoke to request a grant amendment to the grant for its Sewage Treatment Plant to
provide for the connection, pumping station, metering device and appurtenant facilities
necessary for transmission of sanitary sewage waste of the Town of Vinton to the
Regional Sewage Treatment Plant and providing that the Town of Vinton will assume all
local costs, including administrative costs of the City and interest expenses incurred
by the city.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24523) AN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of an agreement with the Town
of Viuton, dated October 3, 1978, providing for the City of Roanoke to request a grant
amendment to the grant for its Sewage Treatment Plant to provide for the connection,
pumping station, metering device and appurtenant facilities necessary for transmission
of sanitary sewage waste of the Town of Vinton to the Regional Sewage Treatment Plant,
and providing for the Town to assume all local costs, including administrative costs
of the City and interest expenses incurred by the City, and upon certain other terms
and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 264.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................ 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Attorney submitted a written
report transmitting an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 24505 making it explicit that
the five per cent longevity increase has no immediate application to "overgrade"
employees.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Hubard offered the proposed Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Mr. Landis spoke against the Ordinance, advising that it will be discriminatinf
against those seven or eight affected city employees, and he said he felt all employees,
when they reach the fifteen year level, should receive their five per cent longevity
pay.
The Mayor stated that he would like for the situation to be fully explained
to those affected employees prior to adoption of the Ordinance by Council and he
would further like to have a full Council membership present at the time a vote is
taken.
ACTION:
Mr. Landis offered a substitute motion that action on the matter be deferred
until the regular meeting of Council on Monday, February 26, 1979, which would give
the City Manager sufficient time to explain the situation to those affected employees
and would also afford Mrs. Bowles an opportunity to vote on the matter. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland.
There was discussion as to deferring the matter until the regular meeting
of Council on Monday, March 5, 1979, inasmuch as Mr. Hubard would not be present at
the February 26 meeting; whereupon, the administration advised that it was in need
of a response from Council by February
The substitute motion was then adopted, Mr. Hubard voting no.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
10:25 p.m.
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
(5 min. )
(60 min. )
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C-2
C-3
Monday, February 26, 1979
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Robinson
N. McAden, Cave Spring United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
Bids for Closed Circuit TV Surveillance System for the City
Jail.
Continuation of a public hearing on a proposed program of
expenditures for the fifth year of Community Development
Block Grant funds. Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Minutes of the regular meeting of Council on Monday, February
5, 1979.
RECOMMENDED'ACTION: Approve as recorded.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that
'the request of Co~nunity Hospital of Roanoke Valley that that cer-
tain portion of Mountain Avenue, S. E., extending from the westerly
side of Williamson Road, S. E., (formerly Third Street, S. E.) to
the intersection with the easterly side of First Street, S. E.,
(formerly Orchard Hill, S. E.) extended, be vacated, discontinued
and closed, be granted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Clerk be authorized to advertise for a
public hearing before Council on Monday,
March 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m.
Qualification of Mr. James D. Sink as a m~mher of the City of
Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission for a term of four years
ending October 31, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
Qualification of Mr. Robert A. Garland as a member of the
City of Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission for a term of
four years ending October 31, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-5
Qualification of Mr. Robert A. Garland as a m-mber of the
Fifth Planning District Com~ ission for a term of three years
ending December 31, 1981.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
(5 min. )
Request relative to a Comprehensive Revitalization Program
with emphasis on the economic development of those who are
now economically deprived and/or under developed. Mr. A. L.
Holland, President, Roanoke Chapter NAACP, Spokesman.
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Petitions and Communications: None.
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Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
A report recommending authorization to accept Grant No.
79-A4791~ T.A.P. Coordinated Youth Services, to execute
a contract with T.A.P. to provide the services under said
grant, and that $21,063.00 be appropriated therefor.
A report recommending authorization to accept Grant No.
79~A4804E for the second phase of the Juvenile Home
expansion program, and that $111,110.00 be appropriated
therefor.
A report recommending that $25,000.00 be appropriated to
CETA Title VII unobligated account to fund the Private
Sector Initiative Program.
(20 min.)'
(1 - 6 )
A report recommending that a three year contract be
entered into with Johnson Controls Company for lease of
a computer directed control service to monitor and
manage certain energy consuming systems in the Municipal
Building and the Third Street Annex, and that funds be
transferred therefor.
A report requesting that $9,720.00 be transferred to the
Social Services Department budget for the purchase of
replacement equipment.
6. A report in connection with the transfer of funds
snow and ice removal.
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b. Director of Finance=
(Smin.)
(l&2)
A report transmitting an Ordinance to distribute necessary
funds to continue the new wage and classification plan
through this fiscal year.
2. A report recommending
in order to close out
Reports of Committees:
that certain funds be deappropriated
the Sheriff's Training Grant.
(5 )
(min.)
7.
a. A report of the Bid Co~ittee on replacement equipment.
Unfinished Business:
(5 min. )
A report of the City Attorney transmitting an Ordinance to
amend Ordinance No. 24505 in order to provide that the
recently approved longevity increase has no immediate
application to "overgrade" employees.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions=
Ordinance No. 24514, on second reading, rezoning property
located on Chatham Street near its intersection with
Williamson Road, N. W., described as Lot 3, Bowman Lawn
Subdivision, Official Tax No. 1070403, from RD, Duplex
Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District.
Ordinance No. 24515, on second reading, vacating, discon-
tinuing and closing a certain alleyway approximately 12.5
feet in width, being parallel to Third Street, S. W.,
extending from the southerly side of Elm Avenue, S. W.,
approximately 150.03 feet to the northerly side of a public
alley.
Ordinance No. 24516, on second reading, vacating, discon-
tinuing and closing a certain 15-foot alley located behind
the office facility of Windshield Glass Distributors, Inc.,
on Tazewell Avenue, S. E., running in a generally east-
west direction, and relocating a 15-foot alley.
(20 min. )
(a - g )
An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 24410, adopted on
December 4, 1978, which authorized and provided for the
lease by the City of Airport Building No. 10 and approxi-
mately 89,100 square feet of adjacent general aviation
ramp space to Piedmont Aviation, Inc., to provide for a
new effective date for the lease.
J
An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of Change Order No.
3, providing for a 40-day ti/me extension to the City's con-
tract with Acorn Construction Company, Ltd., of Roanoke,
Virginia, dated June 26, 1978, for replacement of aeration
equipment in two old aeration basins with plate-type
diffusers and new piping at the Sewage Treatment Plant,
upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an
emergency.
(1)
An Ordinance providing for the construction of the
Ventnor Road-Eanes Road, S. E. storm drain and Bibb
Street, N. E., storm drain located in the City, upon
certain terms and conditions, by accepting the best
bid made to the City; authorizing execution of the
requisite contract; rejecting the low bid which was
non-responsive to the City's plans and specifications;
rejecting certain other bids; and providing for an
emergency.
(2)
An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to issue
Change Order No. i to the City's contract with Dixon
Contracting, Inc., for construction of the Ventnor
Road-Eanes Road, S. E., storm drain and Bibb Street,
N. E., storm drain heretofore authorized by council,
so as to provide for certain additional work; and pro-
viding for an emergency.
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An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of Change Order No.
8 to the City's contract dated November 7, 1977, with
Creative Construction and Development Corporation, for
construction of Fire Stations 96 and %13, authorized by
Ordinance No. 23901, by reducing the contractor's retainage
on these two fire stations from $90,660.00 to $6,000.00,
and providing for an emergency.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
c~m~ittees.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION .... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, February 26, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in resular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, February 26, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. go~les, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William $. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................ 7.
ABSENT: None ....................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Robinson B. McAden, Pastor, Cave Spring
United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
CITY JAIL: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for providing and
installing a closed circuit television surveillance system for the City Jail, said propof
to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 26, 1979, and to
be opened before the Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone
had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising
any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the
bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the one bid received from Motorola
Communications and Electronics, Incorporated, in the amount of $154,836.60, less
amount for trade equipment @ $10,691.70, for a total bid price of $144,144.90.
(For full text, see bid on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas moved that the bid be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, William A. Hewitt
and W. A. Hudson as members of the committee.
GRANTS-PLANNING: Council at its regular meeting on Monday, February 12,
1979, having continued a public hearing on a proposed program of expenditures for the
fifth year of Community Development Block Grant funds, the matter was again before
the body.
The Mayor advised that other pertinent developments had surfaced, that
these developments would not have ill effect on anything that has been done or any
agreements that have been made to this point and would not nullify in any way any
action taken or the concerns residents have expressed in previous meetings; however,
he said they are concerns that must be addressed. He noted that he would hear those
individuals who would like to be heard but he stressed that the public hearing would
be continued until Monday, March 5, 1979 at 2:00 p.m., and that Gainsboro residents
would probably prefer to make their comments at that time on the latest recommendation
of the administration.
The Mayor also noted that sixty minutes was allocated on the agenda for dis-
cussion of the matter and requested that the proponents select three speakers and that
the opponents select three speakers and that each speaker will be alloted five minutes
each in which to make his or her presentation on March 5, and the remainder of the time
would be used by Council members to express their concerns and to make a decision.
Mrs. Juanita Taylor, 324 Orange Avenue, N. W., appeared before Council and
spoke in regard to the inconvenience of a 2:00 p.m. meeting and suggested that Council
meet at 7:30 p.m., and that the meeting be held at a centrally located place such as
the Civic Center.
Mr. Thomas said the second Council meeting in March is a 7:30 p.m. meeting
and inquired of the administration as to the last date for submission of the application
whereupon, the Assistant City Manager said the full application must be before the
Fifth Planning District Commission and the State for the A-95 review by March 13,
that the application must be public at least two weeks before they act on it, that
they have scheduled meetings at the end of March for action, and then the application
must be submitted to ~UD by April 13.
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After a discussion as to the possibility of a time extension by the Fifth
Planning District Commission, Mr. Thomas moved that further discussion be deferred
until the administration could contact representatives of the Fifth Planning District
Commission to determine the very latest date in which the application could be submitted
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
(For additional discussion, see page 3.)
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CO~SENT AGF2~DA
The Hayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion
in the forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from
the Consent Agenda and would be considered separately.
MINUTES: Hinutes of the regular meeting of Council held on February 5,
1979, having been furnished each member of Council, Hr. Hubard moved that the
reading thereof be dispensed with and that the minutes be approved as recorded. The
motion was seconded by Hr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Hayor Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A report of the City Planning Commission reco--~ending
that the request of Community Hospital of Roanoke Valley that that certain portion of
Mountain Avenue, S. E., extending from the westerly side of Willi~m~on Road, S. E.,
(formerly Third Street, S. E.) to the intersection with the easterly side of First
Street, S. E., (formerly Orchard Hill, S. E.) extended, be vacated, discontinued and
closed, be granted, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for a
public hearing before Council on Monday, March 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter could be heard. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
TRAFFIC: Qualification of Mr. James D. Sink as a member of the City of
Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission for a term of four years ending October 31,
1982, was before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas,
and Mayor Taylor .................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......... 0.
TRAFFIC: Qualification of Mr. Robert A. Garland as a member of the City of
Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission for a term of four years ending October 31,
1982, was before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
PLANNING: Qualification of Mr. Robert A. Garland as a member of the Fifth
Planning District Commission for a term of three years ending December 31, 1981, was
before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................ 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION
CENTER: Mr. A. L. Holland, President, Roanoke Chapter, NAACP, appeared before Council
and read a prepared statement relative to a Comprehensive Revitalization Program with
emphasis on the economic development of those who are now economically deprived and/or
under developed.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. George E. Franklin, Jr., Executive Director, Opportunities Industrializa-
tion Center, also appeared before Council and called attention to the continuing
objection and concern for the Fralin and Waldron Project on Salem Turnpike (Westwood
Village), advising that he had hoped that prior to his presentation, Council would
have dealt with the Gainsboro issue and his purpose was to seek Council's assistance
and consideration in having not only iralin & Waldron but any other developer direct
his or her attention to the Gainsboro area and redesign what is traditionally called
the "project" kind of dwelling.
The Reverend Charles T. Green, Pastor, Staunton Avenue Church of God, 1926
Staunton Avenue, N. W., appeared before Council and read a communication in regard to
the Westwood Village Project, advising that notice from the Virginia Housing Development
Authority was dated January 26, 1979, and the matter was placed on Council's agenda
of February 5, 1979, and referred to the City Manager for report which he understood
was to be on Council's agenda of February 26. He noted that the report has not been
received and Council's failure to disapprove the project within sixty days from
January 26, 1979, will constitute approval. He said he was calling the matter to the
attention of Council so that appropriate action could be taken.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the statements and communication be received and
filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
GRANTS-PLANNING: Relative to the continuation of the public hearing on
the Community Development Block Grant which was discussed earlier in the meeting,
the Assistant City Manager advised Council that he had conferred with the Fifth Planning
District Commission staff and was advised that the Commission has scheduled a meeting
on March 22, 1979, for the A-95 review and they will give the city until March 15 to
submit the necessary information. He further stated that the application must be sub-
mitted to HUD by April 13 which is 75 days in advance of the approval date of July 1.
In light of the above information, Mr. Thomas moved that the public hearing
be continued until Monday, March 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter could be heard in the Council Cbmmher. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and unanimously adopted.
At 3:00 p.m., the Mayor declared a brief recess.
At 3:23 p.m., the Mayor reconvened the meeting with Council members Bowles,
Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, and Thomas present.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-GRANTS-TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending authorization to accept Grant No. 79-A4791, T.A.P. Coordi-
nated Youth Services, to execute a contract with T.A.P. to provide the services under
said grant, and that $21,063.00 be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund:
(#24524) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-
79 Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 268.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance of
the grant:
(#24525) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant
No. 79-A4791 made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime
Prevention and authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special
Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with DJCP for an action grant of Federal funds
for the purpose of providing a program of services to youth in order to reduce the
incidence of juvenile delinquency.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 268.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Rubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
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BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE HO~E: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending authorization to accept Grant No. 79-A4804E for the second phase of the
Juvenile Home expansion program, and that $111,110.00 be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the rec~endation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance emending and reordaining the 1978-79 Grant Progr-m.
Fund Appropriations:
(#24526) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-
79 Grant Progrmm~ Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 269.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................... 0.
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance of
the grant:
(#24527) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant
No. 79-A4804E made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime
Prevention and authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special
Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with DJCP for an action grant of Federal funds
for the purpose of enlarging and renovating the City's juvenile home.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 269.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
BUDGET-GRA~TS-CETA: The Gity ~anager submitted a written report recom~aending
that $25,000.00 be appropriated to CETA Title VII unobligated account to fund the
Private Sector Initiative Program.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance emending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-
79 Grant Progrmm~ Fund Appropriations:
(#24528) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-
79 Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 270.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
BUDGET-MUNICIPAL BUILDING-UTILITIES: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending that a three year contract be entered into with Johnson Controls
Company for lease of a computer directed control service to monitor and manage certain
energy consuming systems in the Municipal Building and the Third Street Annex, and
that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance transferring $16,905.00 from Section #1880, "Contingencies
to Section #1664, "Building Maintenance," of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24529) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-
79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 270.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Habard, Landis, Thomas
and M~ayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
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Mr. Hubard offered the following e~ergency Ordinance accepting the proposal
of Johnson Controls, Incorporated:
(124530) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal and awarding a contract
for the services of an energy conservation consultant upon certain terms and conditions;
rejecting another proposal; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the
requisite contract; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 271.)
Hr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report
requesting that $9,720.00 be transferred to the Social Services Department budget for
the purchase of replacement equipment.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following
emergency Ordinance emending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24531) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-
79 General Fund Appropriations Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 271.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
BUDGET-PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $67,500.00 be transferred from the Contingency Fund to provide sufficient funds
for 2500 tons of salt, and that $30,000.00 be transferred from the Contingency Fund
to provide sufficient funds for overtime for snow and ice removal.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance transferring $97,500.00 from Section #1880, "Contingencies,
to Section #1675, "Snow Removal," of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24532) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-
79 General Fund Appropriations Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 272.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-CITY EMPLOYEES: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report transmitting an Ordinance to distribute necessary funds to continue the new
wage and classification plan through this fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinances:
(#24533) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-
79 General Fund and Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 272.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
BUDGET-GRANTS-SHERIFF: The Director of Finance submitted a written report
recommending that certain funds be deappropriated in order to close out the Sheriff's
Training Grant.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr, Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amendin$ a~d reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79 Grant
Progr~- Fund Appropriations:
(#24534) AN OI~)INANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-
79 Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 274.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
EQUIPMENT: A report of the Bid Committee recommending that the bid of
Dominion Dodge for two one-half ton pick-up trucks with air conditioning, in the
amount of $11,970.70, be accepted; that the bid of Berglund Chevrolet for three one-
half ton cab and chassis, in the amount of $15,429.81, Be accepted; that the bid of
General Welding for three utility bodies, in the amount of $3,737.50, be accepted;
that the bid of Berglund Chevrolet for three one-half ton cab and chassis, in the
amount of $15,429.81, be accepted; that the bid of General Welding for three utility
bodies with pipe and ladder racks, in the amount of $3,974.97, be accepted; that the
bid of Berglund Chevrolet for one 3/4 ton cab and chassis, in the amount of $6,092.39,
be accepted; that the bid of Berglund Chevrolet for one 3/4 ton crow cab and chassis
with eight foot bed, in the amount of $6,666.31, be accepted; and that the bid of
Berglund Chevrolet for one twelve passenger window van, in the amount of $6,388.85,
be accepted, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance accepting the proposals of Dominion Dodge, Incorporated; Berglund
Chevrolet, Incorporated; and General Welding and Machine Company:
(#24535) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain vehicular
equipment for use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting certain
bids made to the City for furnishing and delivering said vehicular equipment; rejecting
certain bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 274.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-CITY EMPLOYEES: Council at its meeting on February 12, 1979,
having deferred action on a report of the City Attorney transmitting an Ordinance to
amend Ordinance No. 24505 in order to provide that the recently approved longevity
increase has no immediate application to "overgrade" employees, the matter was again
before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the proposed Ordinance which would amend Ordinance No.
24505. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
Mr. Landis offered a substitute motion that the report of the City Attorney
be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas.
After considerable discussion of the matter, the substitute motion was
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..... 5.
NAYS: Council members Grove and Mubard ..................................... 2.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24514 rezoning property located on Chatham Street
near its intersection with Williamaon Road, N. W., described as Lot 3, Bowman Lawn
Subdivision, Official Tax No. 2070403, from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2,
General Commercial District, having previously been before the Council for its first
reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the
body, Mr. Hubard offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(~24514) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 207, Sectional 1976 Zone
Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 265.)
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Mr~ Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ....................................................... 6.
NAYS: Council member Bowles ............................................. 1.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24515 vacating, discontinuing and closing
a certain alleyway, approximately 12.5 feet in width, being parallel to Third Street,
S. W., extending from the southerly side of Elm Avenue, S. W., approximately 150.03
feet to the northerly side of a public alley, having previously been before the
Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over,
was again before the body, Hr. Landis offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(#24515) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a
certain alleyway, approximately 12.5 feet in width, being parallel to Third Street,
S. W., extending from the southerly side of Elm Avenue, S. W., approximately 150.03
feet to the northerly side of a public alley, as is more particularly described
hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 265.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24516 vacating, discontinuing and closing
that certain 15-foot alley located behind the office facility of Windshield Glass
Distributors, Incorporated, on Tazewell Avenue, S. E., which alley runs in a generally
east-west direction, and relocating a 15-foot alley as shown on that certain plat
prepared by Buford T. I.~den & Associates, P. C., dated December 26, 1978, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its
first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the followin
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24516) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that
certain 15-foot alley located behind the office facility of Windshield Glass Distributor
Co., Inc., on Tazewell Avenue, S. E., which alley runs in a generally east-west directior
and relocating a 15-foot alley as shown on that certain plat prepared by Buford T.
Lumsden & Associates, P. C., dated December 26, 1978.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 266.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
AIRPORT: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure amending Ordinance No. 24410 which authorized and provided for the
lease by the city of Airport Building No. 10 and approximately 89,100 square feet of
adjacent general aviation ramp space to Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated, to provide
for a new effective date, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24536) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 24410, adopted on December 4,
1978, which authorized and provided for the lease by the City of Airport Building No.
10 and approximately 89,100 square feet of adjacent general aviation ramp space to
Piedmont Aviation, Inc., to provide for a new effective date for the lease.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 278.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having previously instructed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the issuance of Change Order No. 3,
providing for a 40 day time extension to the contract with Acorn Construction Company,
Ltd., for replacement of aeration equipment in two old aeration basins with plate-type
diffusers and new piping, at the Sewage Treatment Plant, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24537) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Change Order No. 3,
providing for a 40-day time extension to the City's contract with Acorn Construction
Company, Ltd., of Roanoke, Virginia, dated June 26, 1978, for replacement of aeration
equipment in two old aeration basins with plate-type diffusers and new piping at the
Sewage Treatment Plant, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergenc
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(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 275.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................... 0.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having previously instructed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure accepting the proposal of Dixon Contracting,
Incorporated, for the construction of the Ventnor Road-Eanes Road, S. E. storm drain
and the Bibb Street N. E., storm drain located in the city, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24538) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of the Ventnor Road-
Eanes Road, S. E., storm drain and Bibb Street, N. E., storm drain located in the
City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting the best bid made to the City;
authorizing execution of the requisite contract; rejecting the low bid which was non-
responsive to the City's plans and specifications; rejecting certain other bids; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 276.)
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Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
Council having also instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure authorizing issuance of Change Order No. 1 to the City's contract wiht Dixon
Contracting, Incorporated, for construction of the Ventnor Road-Eanes Road, S. E.,
storm drain and Bibb Street, N. E., storm drain so as to provide for certain additional
work, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24539) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to issue Change Order
No. 1 to the City's contract with Dixon Contracting, Inc., for construction of the
Ventnor Road-Eanes Road, S. E., storm drain and Bibb Street, N. E., storm drain heretofore
authorized by Council, so as to provide for certain additional work; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 276.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
FIRE DEPARTMENT-PUBLIC WORKS-GRANTS-PLANNING: Council having previously
instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the issuance of
Change Order No. 8 to the contract with Creative Construction and Development Corporation
for construction of Fire Stations #6 and #13, by reducing the contractor's retainage
on the fire stations from $90,660.00 to $6,000.00, he presented same; whereupon, Mr.
Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24540) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Change Order No. 8 to the
City's contract dated November 7, 1977, with Creative Construction and Development
Corporation, for construction of Fire Stations #6 and #13, authorized by Ordinance No.
23901, by reducing the contractor's retainage on these two fire stations from $90,660.00
to $6,000.00, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 277.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
BUDGET-AIRPORT: The City Clerk advised of an Ordinance which was inadvertently
omitted from the Council agenda, further advising that the subject matter was before
Council at its Financial and Planning Session on February 20, 1979, at which time it
was referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure; whereupon,
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $100,000.00 to
Section #2401, "Capital Outlay from Revenue," of the 1978-79 Airport Fund Appropriation
Ordinance, to provide funds in connection with reconstruction of the air carrier ramp
at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field:
ACT I ON:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
(~24541) All ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an e~ergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 277.)
Mr. Hubardmoved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Eubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor - ~ 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
CITIZENS' SERVICES CO~IITTEE: The City Attorney submitted a written report
transmitting measures in regard to funds available for distribution by the Citizens'
Services Committee for fiscal year 1979-80, advising that the first Resolution repre-
sents the action taken by Council at its Financial and Planning Session on February 20,
1979, and the second Resolution is the alternative suggested by Mr. Grove for considera-
tion by the Council.
(For full text, see report and Resolutions on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the Resolution which would set the funding level at
$334,910.00 for fiscal year 1979-80. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard.
As a substitute motion, Mr. Landis offered the Resolution setting the level
of funding at 12.358% of the City's Revenue Sharing funds for fiscal year 1979-80,
which is tentatively ascertained to be $334,910.00.
The substitute motion failed for lack of a second.
Mr. William A. Hewitt, Chairman of the Citizens' Services Committee appeared
before Council and clarified the matter by advising that whatever the percentage is,
the important thing to the committee is the dollar figure with which they have to work
and that each individual application is weighed on its own merit each year.
Mr. Hubard stated that there seemed to be considerable confusion as to
whether or not Mr. Grove's motion accomplishes what Council agreed to at its Financial
and Planning Session and since the matter was not on the agenda and should not be
acted upon unless there is unanimity and in order to make sure that the seven per cent
limitation is included in the measure, he offered a substitute motion that action on
the matter be deferred until the regular meeting of Council on Monday, March 12, 1979,
and that the City Attorney and the Director of Finance be requested to redraft the
measure in such a way as to provide that the funds available for distribution by the
Citizens' Services Committee in fiscal year 1979-80 will increase by no more than
seven percent over funds available for distribution by the Committee in fiscal year
1978-79. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
ANNEXATION: Mr. Hubard presented an oral status report on the three annexatio~
bills which were passed by the legislature on Saturday, February 24, 1979, viz:
House Bills 599, 602 and 603.
(For full text of Mr. Hubard's remarks, see Exhibit No. 16 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
4:22 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
9
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 5, 1979
2:00 p. m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Paul D.
Steinke, Mental Health Services.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
C-1 Minutes of the regular meeting of Council on Monday, February
12, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve as recorded.
List of pending items from July 19, 1976, to February 26,
1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session
on a personnel matter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in the request.
A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session
on a matter involving both real estate and legal issues.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in the request.
A report of the City Attorney suggesting that a public hear-
ing on the bank stock tax be held on March 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council set a public hearing on Monday,
March 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m.
C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6 F~nancial report for the Roanoke City School Hoard for the
month of January, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-7
A report of the Water Resources Committee requesting an
Executive Session on a real estate matter. Mr. Hampton W.
Thomas, Chairman.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in the request.
C-8
Qualification of Mr. George A. Hubbard as a member of the
City of Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission for a term of
four years ending October 31, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-9
Qualification of Mr. Eugene Traylor as a member of the
Housing and Hygiene Board for a term of two years ending
January 31, 1981.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-10 Qualification of Mr. Hampton W. Thomas as a member of the
Fifth Planning District Commission for a term of three years
ending June 30, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
P~EGULARAGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters: None.
e
Petitions and Communications:
(5 min. )
A communication from Mr. S. Lewis Lionberger, Chairman, City
of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, advising of
the offer from the Department of Housing and Urban Develop-
ment of housing assistance funds for 77 one-to-three bedroom
family units applicable only under substantial rehabilitation.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
(5 min.
(1 & 2 )
A report recom~aending that $76,381.25 be appropriated to
the Title XX Services budget in connection with the pur-
chase of certain services essential to city citizens.
2. A report recommending that Council support the TVA
Minority Economic Development Center.
City Attorney:
(3 min.)
A report recon~ending adoption of a Resolution support-
ing Greater Roanoke Transit Company in its application
for a certificate of public convenience and necessity to
provide charter service to locations outside the city.
Reports of Committees:
a. Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting held on February
28, 1979. Mr. William S. Hubard, Chairman.
(7 min. )
A report of the Water Resources Committee recommending that
certain city-owned property on U. S. 460 E., Official Tax
No. 3221219, be sold to Aheron Advertising, Inc., for
$100.00, with a deed restriction prohibiting commercial
outdoor advertising. Mr. Hampton W. Thomas, Chairman.
Unfinished Business: None.
e
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
(5 min. )
(a &b)
Ordinance No. 24536, on second reading, amending Ordinance
No. 24410, adopted on December 4, 1978, which authorized
and provided for the lease by the City of Airport Building
No. 10 and approximately 89,100 square feet of adjacent
general aviation ramp space to Piedmont Aviation, Inc., to
provide for a new effective date for the lease.
A Resolution expressing the Council's appreciation to the
Patrick Henry Distributive Education Clubs of America for
their preparation of a Marketing Survey of the 1978
Customer Shopping Habits with Regard to Downtown Roanoke
as Compared with their 1976 Shopping Habits.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business: None.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION .......
March 5, 1979
2:00 p.m.
ROANOi~ CITY COONCIL
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, March 5, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .............. 7.
ABSENT: None O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Paul D. Steinke, Mental Health Services.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in
the forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the
Consent Agenda and would be considered separately.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council on Monday, February 12,
1979, having been furnished each member of Council, Mr. Grove moved that the reading
thereof be dispensed with and that the minutes be approved as recorded. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
PENDING ITEMS: A list of pending items from July 19, 1976, to February 26,
1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a matter involving both real estate and legal issues, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
SCHOOLS: A financial report for the Roanoke City School Board for the
month of January, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................... ----7.
NAYs: None ............................................................. O.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
COUNCIL: A report of the Water Resources Committee requ~ating an Executive
Session to discuss a real estate matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..............
TRAFFIC: Qualification of Mr. George A. Hubbard as a member of the City of
Roanoke Transportation Safety Comission for a term of four years ending October 31,
1982, was before Council.
Mr. Grove moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Qualification of Mr. Eugene Traylor as a member of the
Housing and Hygiene Board for a term of two years ending January 31, 1981, was before
Council.
Mr. Grove moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
PLANNING: Qualification of Mr. Hampton W. Thomas as a member of the Fifth
Planning District Commission for a term of three years ending June 30, 1979, was
before Council.
Mr. Grove moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
TAXES: A report of the City Attorney suggesting that a public hearing on
the bank stock tax be held on Monday, March 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council hold a public hearing on Monday, March 12,
1979, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber on the proposed bank stock tax. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
ACTION:
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication from Mr. S. Lewis Lionberger,
Chairman, City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, advising of an offer
from the Department of Housing and Urban Development of housing assistance funds for
77 one-to-three bedroom family units applicable only under substantial rehabilitation,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that action on the communication be deferred until the
next regular meeting of Council on Monday, March 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., and that the
City Manager be requested to submit his report and recom~endation to the Council at
that time. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
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ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $76,381.25 be appropriated to the Title XX Services budget in
connection with the purchase of certain services essential to city citizens.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining the 1978-79 General Fund
Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24542) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-
79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 278.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION-PLANNING: The City Manager submitted a written
report in connection with a communication from Mr. John B. Harris, Director, Virginia
State Office of Minority Business Enterprise, requesting the support of the City
Council for the TVA Minority Economic Development Center, advising that support is
for the ideas/goals only and requires no funding or manpower obligation by the city,
and recommending that Council support the TVA Minority Economic Development Center
and adopt the appropriate measure supporting the ideas/goals of the Development
Center.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following Resolution:
(#24543) A RESOLUTION expressing the support of the Council for the creation
of a Tennessee Valley Center for Minority Economic Development.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 279.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
BUSES: The City Attorney submitted a written report recommending adoption
of a Resolution supporting Greater Roanoke Transit Company in its application for a
certificate of public convenience and necessity to provide charter service to locations
outside the city.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following Resolution:
(#24544) A RESOLUTION in support of the application of Greater Roanoke
Transit Company for charter party service outside the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 279.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AUDIT COMMITTEE: Minutes of the Audit Committee meeting which was held on
February 28, 1979, were before Council.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the minutes be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
ACTION
SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY: A report of the Water Resources Committee
recommending that certain city-owned property on U. S. 460 East, Official Tax No.
3221219, be sold to Aheron Advertising, Incorporated, for $100.00, with a deed restric-
tion prohibiting commercial outdoor advertising, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(#24545) AN ORDINANCE providing for the sale and conveyance of a parcel of
land owned by the City and situate in the City on the northerly side of Orange Avenue,
N. E., and bearing Official Tax No. 3221219.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 24536 amending Ordinance No. 24410 which authorized
and provided for the lease by the City of Airport Building No. 10 and approximately
89,100 square feet of adjacent general aviation ramp space to Piedmont Aviation,
Incorporated, to provide for a new effective date for the lease, having previously
been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading
and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#24536) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 24410, adopted on December 4,
1978, which authorized and provided for the lease by the City of Airport Building No.
10 amd approximately 89,100 square feet of adjacent general aviation ramp space to
Piedmont Aviation, Inc., to provide for a new effective date for the lease.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 278.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... ?.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution expressing
the Council's appreciation to the Patrick Henry Distributive Education Clubs of
America for their preparation of a Marketing Survey of the 1978 Customer Shopping
Habits with Regard to Downtown Roanoke as Compared with their 1976 Shopping Habits:
(#24546) A RESOLUTION expressing the Council's appreciation to the Patrick
Henry Distributive Education Clubs of America for their preparation of a Marketing
Survey of the 1978 Customer Shopping Habits with Regard to Downtow~ Roanoke as Compared
with their 1976 Shopping Habits.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 280.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
COUNCIL: Mrs. Bowles moved that Council meet in Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
At 2:25 p.m., the Mayor declared a recess.
At 3:33 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and Council
members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Thomas present.
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SALE OF PROPERTY: Hr. Garland moved that the following Ordinance providing
for the sale and conveyance of the Washington Heights Elementary School located at
3712 Melrose Avenue, N. W., to the William A. Hunton Young Men's Christian Association,
for the nominal consideration of $15,000.00, be placed upon its first reading:
(#24547) AN ORDINANCE providinB for the sale and conveyance of the Washington
Heights Elementary School parcel owned by the City, situate in the City at 3712
Helrose Avenue, N. W., and bearing Official Tax No. 2?62101.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Thomas-~-6.
NAYS: None ......................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor abstained from voting.)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 3:35 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
(60 m~n. )
(5 min. )
(30 min. )
(5 min. )
2.
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 12, 1979
7:30 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Alvord M.
Beardslee, Hollins College.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
a. Continuation of a public hearing on a proposed progra~
of expenditures for the fifth year of Community Development
Block Grant funds. Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager.
b. Public hearing on the request of Community Hospital of
Roanoke Valley that that certain portion of Mountain Avenue,
S. E., extending from the westerly side of Williamson Road,
S. E. (formerly Third Street, S. E.) to the intersection
with the easterly side of First Street, S. E. (formerly
Orchard Hill, S. E.) extended, be vacated, discontinued and
closed. Mr. Frank K. Saunders, Attorney.
c. Public hearing on the request of Maury L. Strauss and
Sheila S. Strauss, and American Motor Inns, Incorporated,
that 8 acres of a tract of land fronting on the westerly
side of Interstate Route 581 containing a total of 44 acres
designated as Official Tax No. 6460101, be rezoned from
RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2, General Commer-
cial District, and the remaining 36 acres of said 44 acre
tract of land be rezoned from RG-1, General Residential Dis-
trict, to IDM, Industrial Development District. Mr. James
F. Douthat, Attorney.
d. Public hearing on the bank stock tax. Mr. W. C. Dibling,
Jr., City Attorney.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA AP~ CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
C-1 Minutes of the regular meetings of Council on Monday,
February 26, 1979 and Monday, March 5, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve as recorded.
Request for an Executive Session on a personnel matter.
Vice Mayor Landis.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
C-3 Request for an Executive Session on a personnel matter.
Mrs. Bowles.
RECO~9~ENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
C-4 A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Ses-
sion to discuss a matter having real estate and legal issues.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
C-5 A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Ses-
sion to discuss personnel matters.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
C-6
Qualification of Mr. Ruskin P. Arnold as a m~mBer of the
Advisory and Appeal Board, Air Pollution Control for a term of
four years ending DecemBer 31, 1981.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
RE.GULARAGENDA
Hearing of citizens Upon Public Matters:
(5 min.
a. Request to report on activities of TAP for the past year.
) Mr. Eugene Derryberry, First Vice President, Board of
Directors, Spokesman.
(5 min. )
Request to address Council relative to a real estate matter
that is becoming increasingly pressing. Mr. George E.
Franklin, Executive Director, OIC, Spokesman.
c. Request to report on activities of the Industrial Develop-
(5 min.) ment Authority. Mr. Jack C. Smith, Chairman, Spokesman.
4. Petitions and Communications: None.
Reports of Officers=
a. City Manager=
1. A report in connection with the offer of housing essis-
(15 min.) tahoe funds for rehabilitation of 77 housing units.
A report recommending that the request of Vosbeck
Vosbeck Kendrick Redinger for permission to place five
landscaping planters along the sidewalk of Jefferson
Street at Day Avenue be granted, in the form of a
revocable permit to the property owner.
(10 min.)
(2 - 4
3. A report recom~nending authorization to enter into an
agreement with Delta Associates, Inc., to perform a
feasibility study, design and construction management
for improvements to the Airport Access Road and expan-
sion of the parking facilities, at a cost ceiling of
$67,246.00, and that funds be transferred therefor.
)
4. A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee
recommending the purchase of traffic paint, traffic
beads and steel sign posts.
b. City Attorney:
(5 min. )
1. A report transmitting three Ordinances in regard to the
position of City Manager.
(15 min.)
2. A report transmitting three Resolutions in regard to the
amount of Federal Revenue Sharing funds to be made
available for distribution by the Citizens' Services
Committee during 1979-80.
Se
Reports of Committees:
(5 min. )
A report of the committee appointed to study bids received
for a Closed Circuit TV Surveillance System for the new
City Jail, recommending that the bid of Motorola C&E, Inc.,
in the amount of $144,144.90, be accepted, and that funds
be transferred therefor. Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman.
e
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
me
(5 min.)
(a & b )
Ordinance No. 24545, on second reading, providing for the
sale and conveyance of a parcel of land owned by the City
and situate in the City on the northerly side of Orange
Avenue, N. E., and bearing Official Tax No. 3221219.
Ordinance No. 24547, on second reading, providing for the
sale and conveyance of the Washington Heights Elementary
School parcel owned by the City, situate in the City at
3712 Melrose Avenue, N. W., and bearing Official Tax No.
2762101.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, ¢on~issions and
committees.
10.
Other Hearings of Citizens:
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ...... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Hatch 12, 1979
7:30 p.m,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Cb-mher in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, Hatch 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor Noel C.
Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................ 7.
ABSENT: None ................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburu C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William M. Hackworth, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Alvord M. Beardslee, Chaplain, Hollins
College.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
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STREETS AND ALLEYS: Mr. Hubard noted that the first item on the agenda was th4
continuation of a public hearing in regard to the proposed program of expenditure of Cc,,,
Development Block Grant funds and that consideration of this matter would extend over
a long period of time. He further advised that there was another public hearing
scheduled after the C.D.B.G. public hearing which was not expected to be lengthy or
controversial and moved that the public hearing regarding the closing of a certain
portion of Mountain Avenue be considered by Council before the continuation of the
Community Development Block Grant public hearing. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and unanimously adopted.
Council having set a public hearing for 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as
the matter could be heard, on Monday, March 12, 1979 on the request of Community
Hospital of Roanoke Valley that that certain portion of Mountain Avenue, S. E., (extend-
ing from the westerly side of Willi-mmon Road, S. E. (formerly Third Street, S. E.) to
the intersection with the easterly side of First Street, S. E. (formerly Orchard Hill,
S. E.) extended, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report
recummending that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Frank K. Saunders, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
The viewers appointed to view the street submitted a written report advising
that they have visited and viewed the street and the adjacent neighborhoods and they
are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience would result, either to any
individual or to the public, from vacating, discontinuing and closing same.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Hubard moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24548) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that
certain portion of Mountain Avenue, S. E., extending from the westerly side of
Williamson Road, S. E., (formerly Third Street, S. E.) to intersection with the easterly
side of First Street, S. E., (formerly Orchard Hill, S. E.), extended, as is more
particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..... 5.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
(Messrs. Garland and Grove abstained from voting.)
PLANNING-GRANTS: Council at its regular meeting on Monday, February 26,
1979, having continued a public hearing on a proposed program of expenditures for the
fifth year of Community Development Block Grant funds until the regular meeting of
Council on Monday, March 12, 1979, the matter was again before the body.
In this connection, the City Manager reviewed his reports under date of
February 26, 1979 and March 12, 1979. In closing, he advised that the administration
is trying to start a program that looks at the whole city and is a different approach
than it has undertaken in the past. He said it is an approach which puts the emphasis
on conservation and rehabilitation, it is the least expensive approach and it is the
soundest approach in the long haul.
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Mrs. Juanita B. Taylor, 324 Orange Avenue, N. W., appeared before Council
on behalf of Gainsboro residents, advising that as Gainsboro citizens, they have a
right to determine what they need and how the money should be spent to take care of
those needs. She said Gainsboro residents want no part of rehabilitation and they
want the program to continue as is. She noted that they are not satisfied with the
amount of money coming into Gainsboro which should be much more than the $2.7 million
over the next three years.
(For full text of Mrs. Taylor's remarks, see Exhibit No. 17 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Southwest
Manager's
Mr. Robert N. Richert, 415 Allison Avenue, S. W., representing the Old
Neighborhood Alliance, appeared before Council in support of the City
recommendation.
(For full text of Mr. Richert's r~rks, see Exhibit No. 18 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas R. Noell, a property owner in Gainsboro and a member of the PAC
Committee, appeared before Council and spoke in favor of the present plan of acquisition/
clearance. He noted that if written information were distributed explaining what the
criteria is and establishing a program whereby each house would be evaluated to ascertain
whether or not it is worth rehabilitation, that would be more acceptable to Gainsboro
residents.
(For full text of Mr. Noell's remarks, see Exhibit No. 19 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Walter L. Wheaton, 1202 Mercer Avenue, N. W., representing the First
Baptist Church, Jefferson Street and Gilmer Avenue, N. E., appeared before Council and
expressed concern that the Gainsboro Project continue as previously planned.
(For full text of Mr. Wheaton's remarks, see Exhibit No. 20 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
The Reverend Kenneth B. Wright, Chairman of the PAC Committee, and Pastor of
First Baptist Church, Jefferson Street and Gilmer Avenue, N. E., appeared before
Council and stated that former Councils and administrations made commitments that are
a matter of public record and the citizens therefore, have no other alternative than
to hold Council to those commitments. He presented a proposed budget which the ?AC
Commlttee approved on March 8, 1979, by a vote of 52 for, two against, one blank
ballot and one uncast ballot. Reverend Wright called particular attention to eight
conditions upon which they agree for implementing Gainsboro activity.
(For full text, see budget on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Reverend Wright's statement, see Exhibit No. 21 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. A. Byron Smith, 314 4th Street, N. W., appeared before Council and spoke
against rehabilitation of properties in Gainsboro.
(For full text of Mr. Smith's remarks, see Exhibit No. 22 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas noted that the figures presented by the PAC Committee were exactly
the same as those recommended by the City Manager in his budget except that the emphasis
would change from rehabilitation to continuing the existing program, so if Council
chose to accept the figures given by the PAC Committee, they would basically be the
same total amounts as those recommended in the City Manager's budget; whereupon,
Reverend Wright replied in the affirmative.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council review the proposed Connnunity Development
Block Grant budget in segments. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously
adopted.
Mr. Thomas further moved that the Closeout Commitment which includes VA R-
46, Kimball and VA R-42, Mall be approved as submitted by the City Manager. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
In respect to Gainsboro, Mr. Thomas moved that the budget as presented by
the City Manager being $860,000.00 for the first year, $938,000.00 for the second year
and $905,000.00 for the third year which is a total of $2,703,000.00 be approved with
the understanding that emphasis of the program will continue on the present basis
(clearance/relocation) and not on the basis of rehabilitation as recommended by the
City Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
Mr. Thomas clarified the motion which would provide for the same totals as
listed in the City Manager's report but the breakdown would be the same as that approved
by the PAC Committee at its meeting on March 8, 1979.
Mr. Hubard noted that the only major difference between the City Manager's
budget and the PAC budget is the figure of $100,000.00 as a seed fund for commencing
rehabilitation in the Gainsboro area and to the extent that the money is to be used
only if and when it is feasible as determined by the appropriate public officials he sai~
he would support the inclusion of the $100,000.00 because it is a small sum to experimen'
with rehabilitation in the Gainsboro area.
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Mr. Grove expanded on the discussion by advising that the total funds available
to Gainsboro this year are $680,000.00 and the funds proposed for the coming year are
$860,000.00 and $100,000.00 of those funds earmarked for rehabilitation would not
appreciably affect the level of funding and would allow for the experimental program
and rehabilitation to proceed and still not affect the rehabilitation program as it
was originally planned. He said he would prefer that the $100,000.00 remain in the
budget so that the experimental program may proceed.
Mr. Hubard offered a substitute motion that Council adopt the figures presented
by the City Manager in regard to Gainsboro. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
The Mayor requested a show of hands of those Gainsboro homeowners who would
like to have all of the $860,000.00 spent on clearance/relocation; whereupon, approximate
thirty persons raised their hands. The Mayor then requested a show of hands of those
homeowners who were in favor of having the same amount of money ($860,000.00) spent
on this program and all of it except $100,000.00 would be used for the necessary
program of clearance/relocation; whereupon, approximately eleven persons raised their
hands.
The Chair requested a roll call vote on the substitute motion; whereupon, the
substitute motion was lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Grove and Hubard ...................................... 2.
NAYS: Council m~mbers Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 5.
The main motion was then adopted by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council m~mhers Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 5.
NAYS: Council members Grove and Nubard ...................................... 2.
Mr. Thomas moved that the category of Administration be increased from
$285,000.00 in 1979-80 by $50,000.00, for a total of $335,000.00 and that the remainder
of the C.D.B.G. budget be approved as recommended by the City Manager. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove.
Mr. Garland questioned where the additional $50,000.00 would come from;
whereupon, Mr. Grove reco~ended that it come from Spot Rehabilitation under Other
Neighborhoods - Rehabilitation Funds.
Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr., Executive Director, Opportunities Industrializatio
Center, spoke against using the $50,000.00 designated for Spot Rehabilitation and
stated that the money should be found someplace other than that category.
The City Manager advised that his recommendation was that $10,000.00 of the
$60,000.00 earmarked for Fire Station No. 1 Renovation be added to Spot Rehabilitation
for a total of $60,000.00, and that the remaining $50,000.00 be added to the category
of Administration.
Messrs. Thomas and Grove included the City Manager's recommendation as a
part of their motion and the motion, as amended, was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7
NAYS: None .......................................................... 0
Mrs. Bowles then offered the following Resolution:
(#24549) A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of an application with the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a current grant of
Federal funds to permit implementing, continuing and carrying out a Community Development
Block Grant Program.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 281.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
At 9:20 p.m., the Mayor declared a recess.
At 9:40 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
ZONING: The City Clerk having set a public hearing on Monday, March 12,
1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, in the Council
Chamber, on the request of Maury L. Strauss and Sheila S. Strauss, and American Motor
Inns, Incorporated, that eight acres of a tract of land fronting on the westerly side
of Interstate Route 581 containing a total of forty-four acres designated as Official
Tax No. 6460101, be rezoned from RG-i, General Residential District, to C-2, General
Commercial District, and the remaining thirty-six acres of said forty-four acre tract
of land be rezoned from RG-1, General Residential District, to IDM, Industrial Develop-
ment District, the ~atter was before the body.
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In this connection, the City Planning Co~mission submitted a written report
reco~mending that the request be approved.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. James F. Douthat, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared
before Council in support of the request of hie clients, advising of the proposed
plans of his clients to construct a luxury hotel which will be a six or seven story
structure and will have a restaurant, covered atrium and will be linked to the Countryside
Golf Course with a golf cart path. He said the petitioners have made approximately
eight prooffers and reviewed each of them with Council. Mr. Douthat advised that he
had been empowered by Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Jr., Attorney, representing Arrow Wood
Garden Apartments to inform Council of the support of his client for the rezoning.
Mr. Douthat referred to Ordinance No. 19363 adopted by the Council on October
19, 1970, authorizing the dedication by deed, for public street purposes only, of a
strip of land, 25 feet in width, owned by the City of Roanoke and located adjacent to
and to the northeast of Ferncliff Avenue in Roanoke County. He also referred to a
deed of dedication dated November, 1970 between the City of Roanoke and the County of
Roanoke, and an agreement between Maury L. and Sheila S. Strauss and the Public dated
October 13, 1970.
(For full text, see documents on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Douthat presented a communication advising that his clients will construct
a second access road to the property in addition to Ferndale Drive prior to completion
of the initial phase of the hotel facility in order to provide another means of ingress
and egress for guests and employees, as well as to alleviate traffic conditions that
might occur at the intersection of Ferndale Drive and Ferncliff Avenue, said second
access road to connect the hotel site with the existing frontage road that presently
abuts the southeast corner of the forty-four acre tract.
(For full text, see communication from Mr. Maury L. Strauss under date of
March 12, 1979, on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Douthat noted that the only opposition from the City Planning Commission
was the question of the traffic via Ruffner Junior High School, advising that certain
things have been accomplished by the city to make improvements in the traffic situation,
that walkways have been planned, no turn signs have gone in and the City Engineer has
recv~mended that a school crossing guard be placed at that location. He presented
aerial photographs showing the property and presented maps of the existing conditions
in regard to Ferncliff Avenue showing its width today and what it could be widened to
with a sixty foot easement.
Mrs. Eglenna Cassell, President, William Ruffner PTA, appeared before Council
and expressed concern about the traffic situation in the vicinity of Ruffner Junior High
School.
Mr. Richard R. Burroughs, City Traffic Engineer, gave an oral presentation
on how he perceives the traffic situation.
Mr. Thomas questioned the amount of input the School Board has had into the
matter; whereupon, Mr. J. W. Eavey, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, appeared
before Council and stated that the Board has not officially established a position on
the matter; however, the school administration soon after learning of the proposed rezonin
approached the city relative to their concerns for safety and traffic congestion and
he referred to a letter from Dr. Pack to Hr. Ewert under date of November 27, 1978
expressing the concern of the Ruffner PTA and other patrons of the school who were
attempting to avert traffic congestion at the intersection of Ferncliff Avenue and
Ferndale Drive. The letter called attention to the fact that since the problem would
be even more severe at the intersection of Hershberger Road and Ferncliff Avenue,
several patrons had suggested that the street which serves Best Products Company,
Incorporated and intersects with Hershberger Road should be extended.
Mr. Eavey further advised of a reply from the City Engineer dated December
20, 1978, stating that his staff, as they approach the development of the land behind
the school, have been conscious of the potential problem and he requested that all
concerned parties be advised that they in their administrative capacities will undertake
to accomplish any measures which will reduce further traffic at the school and will
provide a means to insure the safety of the children. Mr. Eavey stated that other
meetings have been held with the developer, city officials and school officials to
address all of the issues.
After considerable discussion of the matter, Mr. Hubard moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24550) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 646, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning, subject to certain conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................... O.
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TAXES: Council having previously set a public hearing on Monday, March 12,
1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, in the Council
Chamber, on the question of raising the tax rate to eighty cents on each one hundred
dollars of the taxable value of the share of stock in certain banks and branch banks
located in the City of ~anoke, the matter was before the body,
In this connection, the City Attorney submitted a written report advising
that the 1978 Session of the General Assembly authorized cities to increase the bank
stock tax from forty cents per one hundred dollars of actual valuation to eighty cents
per one hundred dollars of actual valuation effective January 1, 1979. He noted that
during 1978-79 Budget Study, Council agreed to increase the bank stock tax to the
maximum permitted for cities, that because the State enabling legislation adopted by
the 1978 Session of the General Assembly did not become effective until January 1,
1979, it was necessary that the requisite public hearing and adoption of an Ordinance
take place after January 1, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the matter, Hr. Hubard offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24551) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 1, Definition of "bank"
and "branch bank", and Section 2, Tax on holders of bank stock; assessment, of Chapter
4, Bank Stock Tax, of Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956),
as amended, adding the reference to Section 58-465, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended,
in Section 1; raising the tax rate to eighty cents on each one hundred dollars of the
taxable value of the shares of stock in certain banks and branch banks located in this
City; providing for an effective date; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 282.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council me~bers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor - 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would bt removed from the
Consent Agenda and would be considered separately. The Mayor called particular attention
to the fact that there were four requests for Executive Sessions.
MINUTES: Copies of the minutes of the regular meetings of Council on Monday,
February 26, 1979 and Monday, March 5, 1979, were before the body.
Mr. Hubard moved that the minutes be approved as written. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: A communication from Vice-Mayor Landis requesting that Council
meet in Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter, was before the body.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
COUNCIL: A communication from Mrs. Bowles requesting that Council meet in
Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter, was before the body.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a matter having real estate and legal issues, was before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
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ACT ION:
AYES: Council members B~wles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................... 7.
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
discuss personnel matters, was before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bovles and adopted by the folloving vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...... 7.
AIR POLLUTION: The qualification of Mr. Ruskin P. Arnold as a member of the
Advisory and Appeal Board, Air Pollution Control, for a term of four years ending
December 31, 1981, was before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
REGULAR AGENDA
ACTION:
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HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: Mr. Eugene Derryberry, First Vice-President,
Board of Directors of Total Action Against Poverty, appeared before Council and presented
a report on the activities of TAP for the 1978-79 Program Year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed with appreciation.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION
Director, Opportunities Industrialization
of the renewed efforts of OIC to relocate
CENTER: Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr., Executive
Center, appeared before Council and advised
to the Jefferson High School site.
Ms. Robin Bullard, Instructor, OIC, Mr. Frank Davis, Vocational Supervisor,
OIC, Mr. Frank Litton, Instructor, OIC, and Mr. David Gilpin, Administrative Assistant,
OIC, also spoke in support of the efforts of OIC.
In concluding, Mr. Franklin told Council that OIC is launching a new drive
to obtain better facilities for its training programs. Ne said the money OIC is now
spending for the Stadium space could be a good source of revenue for the school budget
if OIC were allowed to use the Jefferson complex and that he planned to make that proposa
to the School Board at its meeting on Tuesday, March 13, 1979. He urged that Council
consider his request during its 1979-80 budget study.
INDUSTRIES: Mr. Jack C. Smith, Chairman of the Industrial Development
Authority of the City of Roanoke, appeared before Council and presented a report on
the industrial revenue bond financing activities of the Industrial Development Authority
of the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed with appreciation.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A report of the City Manager in connection with the
offer of housing assistance funds from the Department of Housing and Urban Development
for rehabilitation of 77 housing units, was before Council; whereupon, the City Manager
orally requested that consideration of the report be deferred for one week.
Mr. Hubard noted that the next meeting of Council would be a Financial and
Planning Session and that no official action could be taken; whereupon, the City
Manager requested that Council hold a special meeting to deal with the matter.
The Mayor advised that he would call a special meeting of Council on Monday,
March 19, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, for the purpose of considering a
proposal of the Department of Housing and Urban Development that the City consider
federal funding for the rehabilitation of 77 family units; and in regard to a communica-
tion from the Virginia Housing Development Authority under date of January 26, 1979,
relative to the proposal of Fralin and Waldron, Incorporated, to construct certain
multi-family residential housing in the northwest section of the City of Roanoke,
fronting on Salem Turnpike diagonally across Westwood Boulevard, Official Tax No.
2650106.
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SPECIAL PERMITS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that the request of Vosbeck Vosbeck Kendrick Redinger for permission to place five
landscaping planters along the sidewalk of Jefferson Street at Day Avenue be granted
in the form of a revocable permit to the property owner.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24552) AN ORDINANCE permitting placement of five landscaping planters
along the sidewalk of Jefferson Street at Day Avenue, upon certain terms and conditions;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 283.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
AIRPORT-BUDGET: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to enter into an agreement with Delta Associates, Incorporated, to
perform a feasibility study, design and construction management for improvements to
the airport access road and expansion of the parking facilities, at a cost ceiling of
$67,246.00, and that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1978-79 Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24553) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 284.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal
of Delta Associates, Incorporated, to prepare a feasibility study and design and
to provide construction management with respect to the improvement of the airport
access road and expansion of the airport auto parking facilities for a cost not to
exceed without authorization of Council $67,246.00, $22,768.00 for parking lot work
and $44,478.00 for access road work, upon certain terms and conditions:
(#24554) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal and awarding a contract
for the services of an engineering consultant, upon certain terms and conditions;
authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the requisite contract; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 284.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a
report of the Bid Committee recommending that the bids of Korman Sign Company, Alperstein
Brothers, Incorporated, Guard Rails, Incorporated, Hodges Lumber Corporation, American
Highway Sign Company, Incorporated, Hall Signs, Incorporated, Baltimore Paint & Chemical
Company, and Flex-O-Lite and Cataphote Division, for supply traffic paint, traffic
beads and steel sign posts to the City, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24555) AN ORDINANCE awarding contracts for furnishing traffic paint,
channel type steel sign posts and reflective traffic beads to the City; accepting bids
made therefor; rejecting other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 285.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council m~bers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................ 0.
The Mayor declared the meeting recessed at 11:50 p.m.
At 12:28 a.m., March 13, 1979, the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor
presiding and all members of Council present.
PAY PLAN-CITY MANAGER: The City Attormey submitted a written report trans-
mitting Ordinances in regard to the annual compensation of the City Manager; participatio*
by the City Manager in the ICMA Retirement Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan with
the city making a contribution on Mr. Ewert's behalf in the amount of nine percent of
his base salary retroactive to the first day of his employment; and removal of the
City Manager as a member of the City of Roanoke Employees' Retirement System effective
immediately.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance fixing the annual
compensation of the City Manager retroactive to January 29, 1979, at $42,328.00:
(#24556) AN ORDINANCE fixing the annual compensation of the City Manager
retroactive to Janaury 29, 1979; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 45, page 285.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance establishing a Deferred
Compensation Plan for the City Manager through the International City Management
Association Retirement Corporation:
(#24557) AN ORDINANCE establishing a Deferred Compensation Plan for the
City Manager, authorizing the Mayor to execute the document entitled "International
City Management Association Retirement Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan",
authorizing the Director of Finance to execute the joinder agreement, establishing the
amount of the City's contribution on behalf of the City Manager, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 286.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance removing the City
Manager from membership in the Employees' Retirement System of the City of Roanoke:
(#24558) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 1, General Provisions,
of Title III, Pensions and Retirement, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended,
by adding a new section numbered 3.1, removing the City Manager from membership in the
Employees' Retirement System of the City of Roanoke, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 287.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
Mr. Landis moved that the question of including the position of City Manager
in the City Pay and Classification Plan be referred to 1979-80 budget study for consider~
tion. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
CITIZENS' SERVICES CO~94ITTEE-REVENUE SHARING: The City Attorney submitted a
written report transmitting three Resolutions in regard to the amount of Federal
Revenue Sharing funds to be made available for distribution by the Citizens' Services
Committee during fiscal year 1979-80, advising that Resolution No. 3 represents a new
effort to combine the best elements of Resolution Nos. 1 and 2.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACT I ON:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Grove offered the follo~ing Resolution referred to as Resolution No. 3 in
the City Attorney's report, expressing the intent of Council:
(#24559) A RESOLUTIO~ expressing the intention of this Council to fund
agencies served by the Citizens' Services Co~aittee (CSC) at the level of $334,910 for
Fiscal Year 1979-1980, such funds being a portion of the City's Revenue Sharing funds;
that the foregoing amount should be utilized to support agencies considered as qualified
for Citizens' Services Co~mittee funds, excluding Virginia Western Co~munity College,
Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals, I/BRA-TV, Mental Health Services and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University Extension Service.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 28?°)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bovles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
REPORTS OF CO~ITTEES:
BUDGET-REGIONAL JAIL: Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman of a committee appointed
to study bids received for a closed circuit television surveillance system for the new
city jail submitted a written report of the c~mmittee recommending that the bid of
Motorola Communications and Electronics, Incorporated, in the amount of $144,144.90,
be accepted, and that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance transferring $155,000.00 from Section #6001, "Capital
Improvement Reserve" to Section #4202, "Jail Facility," of the 1978-79 Capital Fund
Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24560) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Capital Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 288.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................... O.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of
Motorola Communications and Electronics, Incorporated:
(#24561) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of a closed-circuit televisio
surveillance system for the new City Jail currently under construction; accepting a
certain bid made to the City for furnishing and delivering said system; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 288.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................... 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 24545 providing for the sale
and conveyance of a parcel of land owned by the City and situate in the city on the
northerly side of Orange Avenue, N. E., and bearing Official Tax No. 3221219, to Aheron
Advertising, Incorporated, having previously been before the Council for its first
reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the
body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24545) AN ORDINANCE providing for the sale and conveyance of a parcel of
land owned by the City and situate in the City on the northerly side of Orange Avenue,
N. E., and bearing Official Tax No. 3221219.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 280.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council m~bars Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................... O.
SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: Ordinance No. 24547 providing for
the sale and conveyance of the Washington Heights Elementary School parcel owned by
the city, situate in the city at 3712 Maltose Avenue, N. E., Official Tax No. 2762101,
to the Munton Y.M.C.A., having previously been before the Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs.
Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24547) Alt ORDINAltCE providing for the sale and conveyance of the Washington
Heights Elementary School parcel owned by the city, situate in the city at 3712 Melrose
Avenue, N. W., and bearing Official Tax No. 2762101.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 281.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, and Thomas .... 6.
NAYS: None ...................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor abstained from voting.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COMMITTEES: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there were
certain vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and co~ittees of the
Council; whereupon, Mr. Thomas moved that action on the vacancies be deferred until
the regular meeting of Council on Monday, March 26, 1979. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
The Mayor declared the meeting recessed at 12:45 a.m.
At 1:35 a.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
1:37 a.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
SPECIAL MEETING OF ROANOKE CITY
March 19, 1979
2:00 p.m.
COUNCIL
2.
3.
J.
S.
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Call to Order.
Roll Call.
Invocation.
Statement of Purpose.
A report of the City Manager in regard to the proffer of
77 rehabilitation units of public housing to the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Anthority.
A report of the City Manager in regard to a communication
from the Virginia Housing Development Authority relative
to a proposal of Fralin and Waldron, Incorporated, to con-
struct certain multi-family residential housing in the
northwest section of the City of Roanoke, fronting on Salem
Turnpike diagonally across Westwood Boulevard, Official
Tax No. 2650106.
7. Adjournment.
SPECIAL SESSION ...... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Hatch 19, 1979
2:00 p.m.
l~ae Council of the City of Roanoke met in special meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Hunicipel Building, City of Roenoke, on Monday, Narch 19, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., with Mayor Noel C.
Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bovles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William $. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Hayor Noel C. Taylor ................ 7,
ABSENT: None ......................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. E~ert, City Nanager; Mr. Sam H. HcGhee, III, Assistant City
Hanager; Hr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Hr. William H. Hack~orth, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanser, Director of Finance; and Hrs. Hary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by ~ayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
Upon request of the Mayor, the City Clerk advised that the purpose of the spe-
cial meeting was relative to the proposal of the Department of Housing and Urban
Development that the city consider federal funding for the rehabilitation of 77
family units; and also in regard to a communication from the Virginia Housing Developmen~
Authority under date of January 26, 1979, relative to the proposal of Fralin and
Waldron, Incorporated, to construct certain multi-family residential housing in the
northwest section of the City of Roanoke, fronting on Salem Turnpike diagonally
across Westwood Boulevard, Official Tax No. 2650106.
(For full text, see communication from the Mayor on file in the City Clerk's
Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas moved that the members of Council meet in Executive Session to
discuss a legal matter pertaining to the items on the agenda. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
At 2:10 p.m., the Mayor declared a recess.
At 3:37 p.m., the meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber with Mayor
Taylor presiding and all members of Council present.
ACTION:
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution authorizing the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority to apply to the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for Housing Assistance funds currently available for the rehabilitation
of an estimated 77 units of housing for families:
(#24562) A RESOLUTION authorizing the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority to apply to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for Housing
Assistance funds currently available for the substantial rehabilitation within the
City of an estimated seventy-seven (77) units of housing for families, upon certain
conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 289.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
HOUSING: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with a
communication from the Virginia Housing Development Authority notifying the city
that VHDA, pursuant to Section 36-55.39(B), Code of Virginia, is considering the
financing of a proposed multi-family residential housing development fronting on
Salem Turnpike diagonally across Westwood Boulevard in the City, Official Tax No.
2650106, the City Manager recommending that Council not comment on submission thereby
tacitly concurring in approval, and that Council concur in sending a letter under date
of March 16, 1979, to VHDA since potentially the project does not meet the Department
of Housing and Urban Development's guidelines relative to site location and concentra-
tion of iow-income families which may result in H.U.D. not approving the project.
(For full text, see report and letter on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Grove moved that Council take no action on the matter which is tacit
approval and that the Department of Housing and Urban Development be requested to
determine the location of the project which they feel is most suitable. The motion
was seconded by Mrs. Bowles.
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ACTION:
Hr. Horace G. Fralin representing Fralin and Waldron, Incorporated, appeared
before Council and spoke in support of the project.
(For full text of Hr. Fralin's re~arks, see Exhibit No. 23 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
At 3:50 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed until 5:00 p.m.
At 5:00 p.m., the meeting reconvened in the Council Chamber with Mayor
Taylor presiding and all m-,ahers of the Council present.
The Reverend Charles T. Green, 1731 Hanover Avenue, N. W., appeared before
Council and spoke against further subsidized housing in the northwest section of the
City of Roanoke.
(For full text of the Reverend Green's remarks, see Exhibit No. 24 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
The Reverend Carl T. Tinsley, 2647 Spring Hill Drive, N. W., also appeared
before Council and spoke in opposition to the proposed project.
(For full text of the Reverend Tinsley's remarks, see Exhibit No. 25 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr., Executive Director, Opportunities Industrializa-
tion Center, appeared before Council and requested that action on the matter be
delayed for 24 hours until contacts could be made with representatives of the Depart-
ment of Housing and Urban Development to suggest alternative sites for the project.
After a discussion of Mr. Franklin's request, Mr. Grove stated that the
way in which the motion is framed responds to what Mr. Franklin is requesting in
that Council is recommending to H.U.D. that they determine the location of the
project which is most suitable to them and if the motion is passed in that form it
would still give Mr. Franklin the opportunity to address H.U.D.
After considerable discussion of the matter, the following vote was recorded
on the motion offered by Mr. Grove, seconded by Mrs. Bowles:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the special meeting
adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 26, 1979
2;00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by Father Walter C.
Barrett, Jr., St. Gerard's Roman Catholic Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
Presentation of a $5,000.00 check representing income from
the Sandlot Football Benefit Game. Mr. John L. Walker, Jr.,
President, Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce.
~O~SENT AGEND~
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE
DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT
ITEM WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED
SEPARATELY.
C-1 Minutes of the regular meeting of Council on March 12
1979. ,
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading thereof and
approve as recorded.
~REGULARAGENDA
3. Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
a. Request to address Council regarding complaints and proposals
(5 min.) and percentage allocation of wage increases to fir,fighters.
Mr. Donald R. Dixon, Spokesman.
4. Petitions and Communications: None.
5. Reports cf Officers:
a. City Manager:
(10 min.)
(1 - 4 )
A report recommending authorization to accept Grant No.
79-A4980 for continuation of the Police Academy and that
$29,198.00 be appropriated therefor.
A report recommending authorization to execute Change
Order No. 2 to the contract with Plecker Construction
Company for construction of the Fairland Lake Sewer,
to provide for an extension of the completion date
to April 6, 1979.
3. A report relative to Change Order No. 13 - Roanoke
C~ty Jail.
A report recommending that $15,705.00 be transferred
to further implement the beautification program this
spring.
Reports of Committees:
(10 min.
A report of the Water Resources Committee in regard to the
Water and Sewer Rate Study. Mr. Hampton W. Thomas,
Chairman.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
(5 min. )
(e_- c )
Ordinance No. 24548, on second reading, vacating, discon-
tinuing and closing that certain portion of Mountain Avenue,
S. E., extending from the westerly side of Williamson Road,
S. E. (formerly Third Street, S. E.) to the intersection
with the easterly side of First Street, S. E. (formerly
Orchard Hill, S. E.) extended.
Ordinance No. 24550, on second reading, rezoning 8 acres
of a tract of land fronting on the westerly side of Inter-
state Route 581 containing a total of 44 acres designated
as Official Tax No. 6460101, from RG-1, General Residential
District, to C-2, General Commercial District, and the re-
maining 36 acres of said 44 acre tract of land from RG-1,
General Residential District, to IDM, Industrial Development
District.
An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1978-79 Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
Motlons and l.ilsceilaneous Business:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, cormuissions and
committees.
10.
Other Hearings of Citizens:
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ...... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
March 26, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, March 26, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Rubard (arrived at approximately 2:15 p.m.), Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and
Mayor Noel C. Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
ABSENT: None .......................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: M.r.H.B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. S. H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; Mr. James D. Grisso, Assistant Director of Finance;
and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Father Walter C. Barrett, Jr., St. Gerard's Roman
Catholic Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
DONATIONS-ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Mr. John L. Walker, Jr., President, Roanok.
Valley Chamber of Commerce, appeared before Council and presented the city with a check
the amount of $5,000.00 representing income from the Sandlot Football Benefit Game.
The Mayor expressed appreciation on behalf of the Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in
the form listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removea from
the Consent Agenda and would be considered separately.
MINUTES: -Minutes of the regular meeting of Council on Monday, March 12,
1979, were before Council.
Mr. Thomas moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that
the minutes be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT: A request of Mr. Don R. Dixon to address Council concerning
complaints and proposals from members of the Firefighters Association regarding percenta
allocation of wage increases to firefighters, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Mayor called upon the City Attorney to advise Council as to how it may
legally listen to Mr. Dixon's presentation.
The City Attorney stated that we are in an area where there is very little
discretion which is open to the Council, advising that the Supreme Court of Virginia
has defined the way in which we are to receive such requests and the way in which we
are to respond to them in the case of Commonwealth versus County Board of Arlington
wherein it was held that a local governing body may not officially recognize any
person or organization as the representatives of all of the employees in any employee
unit, and as a result of that case in May 1977, Council adopted Resolution No. 23598
which states in pertinent part that Council grants official recognition to no employee
labor organization nor does Council recognize any person or organization as repre-
sentative of all the employees of an employee unit. He said the Council therefore
could not recognize Mr. Dixon as President of the Firefighters Union, Council could
not recognize him as representative of any city employees or employee other than
himself and Council could not recognize the Firefighters Union. He said Mr. Dixon has
rights that are protected which assure his ability to speak to Council as a citizen
and as a city employee. He cited Section 6 of Chapter 13.02 of the City Code which
provides that any city employee can come to Council and as an individual city employee
address himself to Council concerning matters arising out of the employment relationship
Therefore, in conclusion, Mr. Dibling said that Mr. Dixon could speak to the Council,
he could say what he wants but as far as Council is concerned it comes as the statement
of an individual city employee and a concerned citizen.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Dixon said he was instructed to speak to Council as President of the
Firefighters Association and for the me~bers who belong to that organization. He
stated that he declined to speak as an individual because he was instructed to speak
to Council on behalf of the organization,
PETITIONS AND CO~giUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
At this point, Mr. Hubard entered the meeting.
BUDGET-GP.~NTS-POLICE DEPARTHI~T: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending authorization to accept Grant No. 79-A4980 for continuation of the
Police Academy, and that $29,198.00 be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining the 1978-79 Grant Programs Fund Appropria-
tions:
(#24563) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 291.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Rubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance of
the grant:
(#24564) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant
No. 79-A4980 made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime
Prevention and authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Condi-
tions for Action Grant Awards" with DJCP for an action grant of Federal funds for the
purpose of providing continuation of the police academy.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 292.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending authorization to execute Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Plecker
Construction Company for construction of the Fairland Lake Sower, to provide for an
extension of the completion date until April 6, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24565) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Change Order No. 2,
providing for a time extension of 40 calendar days to the City's contract, dated
January 10, 1977, with Plecker Construction Company, for construction of the Fairland
Lake Sewer Project, authorized by Ordinance No. 23441, adopted January 4, 1977, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 292.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
JAIL: The City Manager submitted a written report relative to Change Order
No. 13 to the contract with McDevitt and Street Company for construction of the new
Roanoke City Jail, in the sum of $67,780.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(#24566) AI~ ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order
No. 13 to the City's contract with NcDevitt and Street Company, dated July 6, 1977,
for construction of a new Jail facility, authorized by Ordinance No. 23702; and providin
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 293.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................... 0.
BUDGET-CITY BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending that $15,705.00 be transferred'to further implement the beautifica-
tion program this spring.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24567) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 295.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
COUNCIL: The City Manager orally requested that Council meet in Executive
Session to discuss a legal matter.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ....................
.0.
REPORTS OF CO19{ITTEES:
WATER DEPARTMENT-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: A report of the Water Resources
Committee in regard to the Water and Sower Rate Study, was before Council.
(For full text, see report and study on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss four
legal mutters pertaining to the report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24548 vacating, discontinuing and closing
that certain portion of Mountain Avenue, S. E., extending from the westerly side of
Williamson Road, S. E. (formerly Third Street, S. E.) to the intersection with the
easterly side of First Street, S. E. (formerly Orchard Hill, S. E.) extended, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its
first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Landis offering the follow-
ing for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24548) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that
certain portion of Mountain Avenue, S. E., extending from the westerly side of
Williamson Road, S. E., (formerly Third Street, S. E.) to intersection with the easterly
side of First Street, S. E., (formerly Orchard Hill, S. E.) extended, as is more
particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 289.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..... 5.
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
(Council members Garland and Grove abstained from voting.)
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ACTION:
ACT I ON:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24550 rezoning eight acres of a tract of land fronting
on the westerly side of Interstate Route 581 containing a total of 44 acres designated
as Official Tax No. 6460101, from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2, General
Commercial District, and the remaining 36 acree of said 44 acre tract of land from
1, General Residential District, to IDM, Industrial Development District, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its
first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24550) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2 of the Code
of the City of Noanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 646, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning, subject to certain conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 290.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................... Z .................................... O.
BUDGET-AIRPORT: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure appropriating $15,000.00 in connection with observance of
the 50th Anniversary of Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, Mr. Garland offered
the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24568) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 295.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
HOUSING: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the three year
terms of Mrs. Vernice J. Law, Mr. Richard P. White and Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery as
members of the Fair Housing Board will expire on March 31, 1979, that the City Clerk's
Office had not been able to contact Mrs. Law to ascertain whether or not she was
desirous of serving another term, and that Mr. Montgomery had declined to serve another
term; whereupon, the Mayor called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of Mr. Richard P. White.
There being no further nominations, Mr. White was reelected as a member of
the Fair Housing Board for a term of three years ending March 30, 1982, by the following
vote:
FOR MR. WHITE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................ 7.
The Mayor requested that Mr. Hubard be responsible for finding a replacement
for Mr. Montgomery on the Fair Housing Board.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS- ANNEXATION: Mr. D. W. Hussey, 1612 Shamrock Street,
N. W., addressed Council relative to his concern over the purchase of water and sewer
lines in the annexed area of the city; whereupon, at the request of Council, the City
Attorney gave a presentation on the pending court cases regarding the matter.
ZONING: Ms. Linda F. Steele, Attorney, representing Bland A. Painter, III,
appeared before Council and presented an amended request that a certain tract of land
located in the 3400 block of King Street, N. E., containing five acres, more or less,
Official Tax No. 7100701, be rezoned from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2,
General Commercial District, and requested that the amended petition be referred back
to the City Planning Commission for further consideration.
(For full text, see amended petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the amended petition be referred to the City Planning
Commission for further consideration and report to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
At 2:50 p.m., the Mayor declared a recess.
At 3:55 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
ACTION:
WATER DEPARTHI~T-SE~ERS AND STORHDRAINS: Earlier in the meetins Council
had before it the matter of the Water and Sever Rate Study; whereupon, Mr. Thomas
advised that in Executive Session Council discussed several legal aspects of the report.
He noted that in order for citizens to have sufficient time to reviev the report and
allo~ for input, the Council was of the mind to delay action on the report and for that
reason, he moved that Council hold a public hearing on the Water and Sever Rate Study
at its regular meeting on Monday, April 9, 1979, said meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m.
The motion vas seconded by Hr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
Mr. J. H. Johnson, 1103 Overland Road, S. W., appeared before Council and
stated his opposition to any increase in taxes, advising that his cost of living is
$100.00 per month higher than it was a year ago. Re urged that Council be aware of
any legal ramifications before raising water and sewer rates.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
4:00 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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WATER DEPARTHI~T-SE~ERS AND STORM DRAINS: Earlier in the meeting Council
had before it the matter of the Water and Sewer Rate Study; whereupon, Mr. Thomas
advised that in Executive Session Council discussed several legal aspects of the report.
He noted that in order for citizens to have sufficient time to review the report and
allow for input, the Council was of the mind to delay action on the report and for that
reason, he moved that Council hold a public hearing on the Water and Sewer Rate Study
at its regular meeting on Monday, April 9, 1979, said meeting to begin at 7:30 p.m.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
Mr. J. H. Johnson, 1103 Overland Road, S. W., appeared before Council and
stated his opposition to any increase in taxes, advising that his cost of living is
$100.00 per month higher than it was a year ago. He urged that Council be aware of
any legal r~m~ficattons before raising water and sewer rates,
There being no further business, the ~ayor declared the meeting adjourned at
4:00 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, April 2, 1979
2:00 p. m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roi1 Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Kenneth B.
Wright, First Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor·
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Minutes of the special meeting of March 19, 1979; and the
regular meeting of March 26, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading thereof and
approve as recorded.
An application from Mr. J. Glenwood Strickler, Attorney,
representing Dickerson GMC, Incorporated, Dickerson Leasing
Corporation, Grace W. Taubman and John W. F. Haner, Trustees for
the Benefit of Nicholas F. Taubman, requesting that Moorman Ave-
nue, N. W., from the easterly side of Salem Turnpike to the newly
established westerly side of 22nd Street, N. W., and that Salem
Turnpike, N. W., from the newly established easterly side of 24th
Street to the newly established cul-de-sac east of the said 24th
Street, N. W., be vacated, discontinued and closed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the Resolution appointing viewers and
refer the application to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommenda-
tion to Council.
An application from Mr. James H. Fulgham, Jr., Attorney,
representing Valley Home for the Aged, Inc., requesting that an
alley between Syracuse Avenue and Thomas Avenue, N. W., in the
1100 block, be vacated, discontinued and closed·
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt the Resolution appointing viewers and
refer the application to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommenda-
tion to Council.
C-4 A report of the City Manager in connection with the 1979-80
C.D.B.G. application for the City of Roanoke.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file,
C-5 A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session
to discuss matters involving both real estate and legal issues.
RECOMMENDED ACTION= Concur in request.
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A report of the City Attorney requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a matter of pending litigation and matters of poten-
tlal litigation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
C-7 List of pending items from July 19, 1976, to March 26, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
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Qualification of Mrs. Margaret S. Whittaker for a term of
two years ending January 31, 1980, and Mr. Grady P. Gregory, Jr.,
for a term of two years ending January 31, 1981, as members of
the Housing and Hygiene Board.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
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Qualification of Dr. William H. Robison as a member of the
Mental Health Services Board for a term of three years ending
December 31, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing Of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
a. Request to make a short presentation concerning the proposed
(5 min.) School Board budget. Ms. Elizabeth P. Furrow, Spokesperson.
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Petitions and Communications:
(5 min. )
A communication from Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer, re-
questing that Council establish a minimum salary for the
Clerk of Circuit Court position in order to permit proper
filing of candidates therefor, and to concur that any appro-
priate refund of filing fees based on the current salary for
this position be returned to the announced candidates after
establishment of minimum salary.
Reports of Officers=
a. City Manager=
A report recommending favorable note of the work of the
Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention and Social
Development in the Anti-Crime Handbook, and that $1,000.00
be transferred for the initial printing thereof.
(8 min. )
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A report recom~ending that $5,000.00 be appropriated to
the Department of Parks and Recreation budget, to permit
proper disbursement of the Chamber of Commerce donation
for football equipment.
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A report recorm~ending that $35,000.00 be appropriated to
permit overhauling Chiller No. 2 in order to supply air
conditioning for the Civic Center complex.
A report recommending that $5,350.00 be transferred from
Contingencies and $1,500.00 be transferred administratively
within the Nursing Home budget, in order to purchase food
for the remainder of the current year.
b. City Attorney:
(5 min.)
1. A report addressing the matter of multiple memberships
on authorities, boards, commissions and conmuittees
appointed by City Council and communicating an Ordinance
for the consideration of Council.
c. Director of Finance:
1. A report recaping the effect of the Annexation Legisla-
tion on the City of Roanoke.
(10 min.)
(1 - 3 )
A report recon~ending that $28,591.42 be appropriated to
the Community Development Block Grant Parking Lot Account,
representing second quarter parking lot receipts col-
lected from the Downtown East area.
A report recommending that $5,120.00 be transferred in
order to fund the city's contribution to the Deferred
Compensation Plan of the I.C.M.A. for the City Manager.
Reports of Committees:
(10 min. )
(a - ¢ )
A report of the Citizens' Services Committee recommending
that Council grant $4,000.00 to the Roanoke Valley Arts
Council and $4,000.00 to Roanoke Area Ministries. Mr.
Raleigh Campbell, Acting Chairman.
A report of the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement
System, in response to a newspaper article on March 9,
1979, regarding the Syste~. Mr. J. M. Schlanger,
Secretary-Treasurer.
A joint report of the City Manager, the Director of Finance,
and the Municipal Auditor, recommending that the Director
of Finance be authorized to establish change and petty cash
funds, with the concurrence of the City Manager and Municipal
Auditor, up to certain amounts without Council approval.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
None.
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Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Meeting requested by the Vinton Town Council to discuss
(5 min.) matters of mutual interest and concern. Mayor Taylor.
b. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
committees of the Council.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACT ION:
STREETS A~D ALLEYS: An application from Mr. James H. Fulghum, Jr., Attorney,
representing Valley Home for the Aged, Incorporated, requesting that an alley between
Syracuse Avenue and Thomas Avenue, N. W., in the 1100 block, be vacated, discontinued
and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution appointing viewers:
(#24570) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders,
any three of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Valley
Home for the Aged, Inc. to permanently vacate, discontinue and close an alleyway in
the immediate vicinity, all of which is more particularly described hereinafter; and
referring the proposal to the City Planning CuBtssion for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 296.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor - 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................ 0.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
Mr. Grove moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Com~issio~
for study, report and recomm~endation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted.
PLANNING-GRANTS: A report of the City Manager in connection with the 1979-
80 Community Development Block Grant application for the City of Roanoke, advising of
the steps which have been taken thus far, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
diacuss matters involving both real estate and legal issues, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 6.
NAYS: None 0.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
COUNCIL: A report of the City Attorney requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a matter of pending litigation and matters of potential litigation, was before
Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .........
.6.
NAYS: None ............................................................ 0.
(Mr. Nubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
PENDING ITEMS: A list of pending items from 3uly 19, 1976, to March 26,
1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the list be received and filed.
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
The motion was seconded
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ACTION:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The qualification of Mrs. Margaret $. Whittaker for a
term of two years ending January 31, 1980, and Mr. Grady P. Gregory, Jr., for a term
of two years ending January 31, 1981, as members of the Housing and Hygiene Board, was
before Co~cil.
Mr. Grove moved that the qualification be received and filed. The ~otion wa~
seconded by Mrs. Bowles amd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
HEA~TMDEPARTMENT: The qualification of Dr. William H. Robison as a member
of the Mental Health Services Board for a term of three years ending December 31,
1979, was before Council.
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
REGULAR AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SCHOOLS: Ms. Elizabeth P. Furrow, speaking as an individual city teacher,
appeared before Council and made a presentation regarding the School Board budget and
salaries of teachers.
(For full text of Ms. Furrow's statement, see Exhibit No. 26 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT: A communication from Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer,
requesting that Council establish a minimum salary for the Clerk of Circuit Court
position in order to permit proper filing of candidates therefor, and to concur that
any appropriate refund of filing fees based on the current salary for this position be
returned to the announced candidates after establishment of minimum salary, was before
the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office,)
Mr. Landis moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT:
The City Manager submitted a written report recommending favorable note of the work of
the Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention and Social Development in the Anti-Crime
Handbook and that $1,000.00 be transferred for the initial printing thereof.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance transferring $1,000.00 from Contingencies to Contributions and
Subsidies of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24571) AN ORDINAlqCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 297.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
BUDGET-PARKS AND RECREATION: The City Manager submitted a written report
recom~nending that $5,000.00 be appropriated to the Department of Parks and Recreation
budget, to permit proper disbursement of the Chmmher of Commerce donation for football
equipment.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaintng the 1978-79 budget:
(#24572) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 298.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor - - 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
At this point, (2:10 p.m.), Mr. Hubard entered the meeting.
BUDGET-CIVIC CENTER: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $35,000.00 be appropriated to permit overhauling Chiller No. 2 in order to supply
air conditioning for the Civic Center complex.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance appropriating $35,000.00 to Operating Expenses of the
1978-79 Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24573) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Civic Center Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 298.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
BUDGET-NURSING HOME: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $5,350.00 be transferred from Contingencies and $1,500.00 be transferred administra-
tively within the Nursing Home budget, in order to purchase food for the remainder of
the current year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance transferring $5,350.00 from Contingencies to Nursing
Home of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24574) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 299.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
BUDGET: The City Manager presented an oral report on how he intends to
present the capital budget to Council during 1979-80 budget study.
(See form on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
COMMITTEES: The City Attorney submitted a written report relative to the
matter of multiple memberships on authorities, boards, commissions and committees
appointed by Council, transmitting an Ordinance which prohibits a member of the School
Board, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals or Personnel and Employment Practices
Commission from serving on any other permanent board, commission, committee or authority
appointed by City Council, advising that multiple memberships would be permitted on
all other bodies appointed by Council and the Ordinance would have no reference to ad
hoc groups appointed by the Council, the City Manager or any other Council-appointed
officer.
(For full text, see report om file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24575) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 4, ~e Council, of
Title II, Administration, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by
adding a new section to be numbered Section 5 prohibiting any member of the School
Board, the Planning Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals or the Personnel and
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ACT ION:
Employment Practices Commission from serving on any other permanent board, coa~ission,
authority or committee the membership of which is appointed solely by the Council and
authorizing multiple memberships among certain other bodies appointed by City Council;
and providint for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 299.)
Mr. Bubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None O.
BUDGET-ANNEXATION: The Director of Finance submitted a written report
recapping the effect of the Annexation Legislation on the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be referred to 1979-80 budget study for
consideration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report recommending that $28,591.42 be appropriated to the Community Development Block
Grant Parking Lot Account, representing second quarter parking lot receipts collected
from the Downtown East area.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24576) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 300.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................ ~ .................................... 0.
BUDGET-CITY MANAGER: The Director of Finance submitted a written report
recommending that $5,120.00 be transferred in order to fund the city's contribution to
the Deferred Compensation Plan of the International City Management Association for
the City Manager.
ACTION:
ACTION:
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24577) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 300.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Rubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
~yor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
CITIZENS' SERVICES COMMITTEE-BUDGET-REVENUE SHARING: The Citizens' Services
Co~nittee submitted a written report recommending that Council grant $4,000.00 to the
Roanoke Valley Arts Council and $4,000.00 to Roanoke Area Ministries.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recom~nendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24578) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 301.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council m~mbers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
PENSIONS: The Secretary-Treasurer of the Board of Trustees, Employees'
Retirement System, submitted a written report in response to a n~wspapar article on
March 9, 1979, regarding the System, and advising the following:
Over the last 2 1/2 years, the fund has become less
risky as bonds now constitute over 2/3 of assets versus
50%.
The fund has locked up higher rates from these bonds,
which benefits actuarial returns and lowers cost to
the City in the form of contributions in the future.
No fund, especially a public fund of this size, can
consistently be at the top of relative performance --
yet except for 1978's fiscal year, this fund had per-
formed remarkably well.
Steps were implemented in s,n~mer and fall of 1978 to
change the trend -- and recent data received from
Backer through December 31 shows an improvement has
been made.
5. The current income yield is now 8.3% -- the highest
in fund's history."
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Thomas suggested that the information be made available to all city
employees.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: A joint report of the City Manager, the Director of
Finance and the Municipal Auditor, recommending that the Director of Finance be authorize~
to establish change and petty cash funds, with the concurrence of the City Manager and
Municipal Auditor, up to certain amounts without Council approval, was before the
body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24579) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordatning Chapter 8.1, The Director of
Finance, of Title II, Administration, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as
amended, by adding a new section to be numbered Section 7, authorizing the Director of
Finance, with the written concurrence of the City Manager and the Municipal Auditor,
to establish petty cash and change funds under certain terms and conditions; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 301.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: The Mayor presented a communication advising of a meeting with
officials of the Town of Vinton to discuss matters of mutual interest and concern,
noting that the hour had been changed from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
COMMITTEES: The Mayor noted that there were several vacancies on certain
authorities, boards, commissions and committees of the Council; whereupon, Mr. Grove
moved that action on the vacancies be deferred until the regular meeting of Council on
Monday, April 23, 1979. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
At 2:40 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 4:26 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
37
ACT ION:
CITY EHPLOYEE$: A report of the City Attorney advising that because there
may have been so~e misunderstanding regarding the la~ having application to representa-
tives of public employees who desire to address City Council and the relevant policy
of Council in this regard, he was taking the opportunity to restate what he deemed to
be the law in this area and to explain how Council's previously adopted policy should
be applied, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council receive and concur in the report. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
4:30 p.m.
A P P R 0 V tg-~D
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
39.
SPECIAL SESSION ---- ROANOKE CITY COdiCIL
Honday, April 9, 1979
6:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special meeting in the Executive Conference
Roo~ of the City Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on
Monday, April 9, 1979, at 6:00 p.m., with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Lucian Y. Grove, William S. Hubard,
Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .................................. 6.
ABSENT: Council member Robert A. Garland ............................................ 1.
AIRPORT ADVISORY COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Warner N. Dalhouse, Mr. Samuel H.
Stuart, Mr. Robert H. Turner, Mr. Sidney A. Weinstein, Mrs. Martha Zillhardt and Chairman Jack C.
Smith .......................................................................................... 6.
ABSENT: Mr. Claude Smith ............................................................ 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; Mr. James D. Grisso, Deputy Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The City Clerk read the following communication from the Mayor calling the special
meeting of Council:
"April 5, 1979
Members of Roanoke City
Council,
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen:
This is to advise you that I am calling a special meeting
of Council with the members of the Airport Advisory Co~uis-
sion on Monday, April 9, 1979, at 6:00 p.m., in the Execu-
tive Conference Room of the City Council Chamber.
Sincerely,
S/ Noel C. Taylor
NCT:sk
CC:
Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager, City
Mr. W. C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney, City
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance, City
Mr. Robert H. Turner, Jr., P. O. Box 14111, City 24022
Mr. Sidney A. Weinstein, 501-503 S. Jefferson St., City
Mr. Jack C. Smith, 114 W. Kirk Avenue, City
Mr. Warner N. Dalhouse, F.N.E.B., 213 S. Jefferson St., City
Mr. Claude Smith, 2306 Liberty Road, N. W., City 24012
Mr. Samuel H. Stuart, 119 Wells Avenue, N. W., City 24016
Mrs. Martha W. Zillhardt, Fincastle, Virginia 24090"
ACTION:
The Mayor noted that Council had requested the meeting with the Airport
Advisory Commission in an effort to obtain the recommendation of the Commission in
regard to the request of the John C. Nordt Company for a revocable license to have
direct access for its aircraft to Taxiway 23 of the Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, from land adjacent to the airport to be purchased by the Nordt Company.
The Mayor asked the City Attorney if the above matter would be the proper
subject for an Executive Session; whereupon, the City Attorney replied in the affirmative,
advising that Council could meet in Executive Session to discuss matters of real estate
and the location of a new industry in the City of Roanoke.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss matters of
real estate and the location of a new industry in the City of Roanoke. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Garland had not arrived at the meeting.)
A/ter the Executive Session, and there being no further business, the Hayor
declared the meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m.
(NOTE: Hr. Garland arrived at approximately 6:10 p.m., after the Council had gone
into Executive Session.)
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk ~ayor
~ ~ (5 min. )
(5 min. )
(30 min.)
(30 min.)
(5 min. )
C-1
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, April 9, 1979
7:30 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Alfred
Jones, Big Hill Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
Presentation by the Mayor:
Roanoke Valley Day.
Proclamation for All America
Presentation by the Mayor:
Property Week.
Proclamation for Private
a. Bids for cleaning and painting the exterior and interior
of the Grandin Court Standpipe.
b. Bids for Roll-up Grilles for the Municipal Parking
Garage.
c. Public hearing on the city's Housing Assistance Plan
for fiscal year 1979-80.
d. Public hearing on a proposed water and sewer rate
increase.
e. Selection of nine candidates to be accorded the formal
interview on April 26, 1979, in connection with the new
School Board selection process.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
A report of the Director of Finance requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur ~ the request.
(5 min.
4.
5.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
a. Request for $100,000.00 for a drug and alcohol halfway
{30 mln. )
(1 4 )
t
house. Mr. Robert G. Jones, Spokesman.
Petitions and Communications: None.
Reports of Offioers:
a.
City Manager:
1. A report concerning the Vinton Mill Road Highway Project.
2. A report concerning a pilot rehabilitation program.
3. A report recommending a minimum salary for the position
of Clerk of the Circuit Court.
4. A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee in
connection with an amenclment to Ordinance No. 24535 which
authorized the purchase of certain vehicular equipment.
Reports of Committees: None.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
None.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business: None.
Other Hearings of Citizens:
AGENDA FOR FINANCIAL AND PLANNII~G SESSION
January 15, 1979
Civil Defense Room
I~ediately following GRTC meeting which begins at 2 p.m.
(2 ud.n. )
(5 nd.n. )
4,
mtn.)
(5 m:Ln. )
(eib)
Call to Order.
P~11 Call.
Mayor and Council Members=
Request for an Executive Session on a real estate matter.
Mayor Taylor.
Matter regarding the establishment of a commission to plan
for the Roanoke Centennial celebration in 1982. Mayor
Taylor.
Petitions and Communications=
A communication from Mr. John B. Harris, Director, Virginia
State Office of Minority Business Enterprise and represen-
tative to TVA MBE Planning Committee, requesting support
of the Tennessee Valley Center for Minority Economic
Development.
S. City Manager=
(5 m:Ln. )
(aSh)
A report recommending that $1,022.50 be appropriated to
the Department of Parks and Recreation budget, represent-
ing fees collected by said department for a variety of Fall
classes.
A report recommending execution of Change Order No. 2 to
the contract with Thor, Inc., for alterations to the
Municipal Building Annex and the Third Street Annex, to
extend the completion date until February 1, 1979.
City Attorney= None.
Director of Finance=
a. Financial report for the month of December, 1978.
A report recommending that David M. Griffith and Asso-
ciates be employed to complete a cost allocation plan for
the cityfs use in obtaining reimbursement of a portion of
the service costs for grant administration.
($ mxn.)
9.
10.
11.
12.
A report making reconunendations in connection with a
request of the Roanoke City School Board for appro-
priations of $44,697.00 to Title IV-B, Library Materials,
P. L, 93-380, and $100,000.00 to Vocational Centers.
City Clerk: None.
Municipal Auditor: None.
Real Estate Assessor: None.
Reports of Committees: None.
Other Business:
REGULARWEEICLY SESSION .... ROAItOKE CITY COL~ClL
April 9, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, April 9, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor Noel C.
Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William $. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................ 7.
ABSENT: None ......................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; Mr. James D. Grisso, Deputy Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Alfred Jones, Pastor, Big Hill Baptist
Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
PROCLAMATIONS: The City of Roanoke having received the distinction of being
one of eleven American communities to receive the "Ail America City" status, the Mayor
presented a proclamation joining with the heads of other valley governments declaring
Monday, April 9, 1979, as "Ail America Roanoke Valley Day" in the City of Roanoke and
throughout the comunity.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Clerk read a telegram from President Jify Carter
congratulating the Roanoke Valley.
(For full text, see telegram on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring the week of April
15 - 21, 1979, as Private Property Week in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
AIRPORT: The Mayor called upon the City Attorney to explain a matter which
was not included on the written agenda.
The City Attorney advised that Council had before it the request of the John
C. Nordt Company that said Company be granted a revocable license that would give the
Company access to Taxiway 23 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field. He noted that
the matter was publicly advertised on Friday, March 30, 1979, and all persons who might
be interested in submitting a proposal were given the opportunity to do so, that one
proposal was submitted and opened before the Director of Utilities and Operations at
2:00 p.m., on Friday, April 6, 1979, and that proposal was submitted by the John C.
Nordt Company.
Mr. Dibling stated that the Council would give the public an opportunity for
input at that time, that the proposed Ordinance would require two readings by Council
and the public would be allowed input once again when the second reading of the Ordinance
was before Council.
The City Attorney then explained in detail the provisions contained in the
proposed Ordinance.
Mr. Joe R. Culler, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of
Piedmont Aviation's General Aviation Group, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, appeared
before Council and advised that if the Nordt request is granted, Council would be setting
a precedent for other business interests who would have the right to qualify for the
same type of access.
(For full text of Mr. Culler's remarks, see Exhibit No. 27 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
There transpired a period of discussion during which time the City Attorney,
the Director of Utilities and Operations and Mr. Donald L. Wetherington, Attorney,
representing the John C. Nordt Company, endeavored to answer certain questions posed
by Mr. Culler.
Mr. Jack C. Smith, Chairman of the Airport Advisory Commission, appeared
before Council and advised that after very serious consideration, the Commission
unanimously recommends that Council approve the Nordt Company request.
(For full text of Mr. Smith's remarks, see Exhibit No. 28 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
42.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
After considerable discussion of the request, Mrs. Bowles moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(~24580) AN ORDINANCE granting a revocable license upon certain terms and
conditions to the John C. Nordt Company, Incorporated, to have direct access for its
aircraft to Taxiway 23 of the Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, from land
adjacent to such Airport to be purchased by Nordt, and authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute and attest, respectively, an agreement between the City, Nordt, and the
First National Exchange Bank, concerning the construction of an access ramp and establish-
ing the terms and conditions of the revocable license granted to Nordt, and an agreement
between the City and Nordt granting the City a right of first refusal, upon certain
terms and conditions, should Nordt ever desire to sell its property adjacent to such
Airport.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 304.)
The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
The Mayor advised that Council would hold a special meeting on Monday, April
16, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., in the Civil Defense Room of the Municipal Building, for the
purpose of considering the second reading of Ordinance No. 24580 and the Council would
be pleased to receive public input at that time.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for cleaning
and painting the exterior and interior of the Grandin Court Standpipe, said proposals to
be received by the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m., on Monday, April 9, 1979, and to be
opened before Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any
questions about the advertisement for bids, and no representative present raising any
question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids;
whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Steel & Tank Service
Utility Service
Corrosion Control Corporation
Inter-State Contracting and Coating
Company, Incorporated
Charlotte Tank Lining Company
W. J. Blane, General Contractor
- $ 17,900.00
- 19,880.00
- 25,940.00
- 27,000.00
- 28,440.00
- 44,864.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III,
and K. B. Kiser, as members of the committee.
PARKING GARAGE: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for roll-up
grilles for the Municipal Parking Garage, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 4:30 p.m., on Monday, April 9, 1979, and to be opened before the Council at
7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertise-
ment for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed
the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened
and read the following bids:
Cates Building Specialties
Overhead Door Company of Roanoke
Rosenbaum of Roanoke, Incorporated
$ 16,475.00
19,700.00
25,368.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Sam H. McGhee, III, and K. B.
Kiser as members of the committee.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Council having set a public hearing for Monday, April
9, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard on the City's
Housing Assistance Plan for fiscal year 1979-80, the matter was before the body.
The City Manager submitted a written report requesting that Council concur in
Alternative B which recommends that parity be obtained in assisting all housing needs
segments and that a program goal would result in a stress on meeting the needs of the
elderly and for owner-occupied housing units.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution authorizing inclusion of a certain
Housing Assistance Plan in the City's application to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development for a current grant of Federal funds to permit implementing,
continuing and carrying out a Community Development Block Grant Program:
ACTION:
(#24581) A RESOLUTI01~ authorizing the inclusion of a certain Housing Assistance
Plan in the City's application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development for a current grant of Federal funds to permit implementing, continuing and
carrying out a Cv~nity Development Block Grant Program.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45~ page 302.)
Hr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution, The motion was seconded by
Mr, Landis.
The following persons appeared before Council in regard to the proposed Housing
Assistance Plan: Mr. A. L. Rolland representing the N.A.A.C.P; the Reverend Alfred D.
Jones, 2203 Montauk Road, N. W.; the Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 192i Mercer Avenue, N. W.;
Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr., Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center;
and Mr. Richard Young representing the League of Older Americans.
(For full text of Mr. Holland's remarks, see Exhibit No. 29 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of the Reverend Jones' remarks, see Exhibit No. 30 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of the Reverend Roberts' remarks, see Exhibit No. 31 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Franklin's remarks, see Exhibit No. 32 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Young's remarks, see Exhibit No. 33 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
A communication from Mr. Abdul Mubdee Shakir, Executive Director of the Roanoke
Neighborhood Alliance, Incorporated, in support of the Housing Assistance Plan, especially
the movement in the Hurt Park and Highland Park area, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas advised that Council had previously referred the proposed Housing
Assistance Plan to the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for study,
report and reco~endation and noted that to his knowledge Council had received no response
from the Housing Authority; whereupon, Mr. Grove, the Council's liaison representative
to the Housing Authority, advised that the Authority met on the matter at noon on that
date and unanimously approved the Housing Assistance Plan.
The following roll call vote was recorded on Resolution No. 24581:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having previously set a
public hearing for 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 9, 1979, or as soon thereafter as the matter
could be heard, on the question of a proposed increase in water and sewer rates, the
subject was before the body.
There appearing to be a number of persons desiring to address the Council on
the matter, Mr. Hubard moved that the Chair allot each speaker five minutes each in
which to make his or her presentation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unani-
mously adopted.
For the benefit of Council and interested citizens, the Assistant City Manager
reviewed in detail the consultants report and the recommendations of the administration
pertaining to said report. He also reviewed graphs on the Sewage Fund Expenses and
Revenues and the Water Fund Expenses and Revenues.
(For full text, see graphs on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In view of the detailed explanation presented by the administration and also
in view of the fact that some of the information had not been presented to the Water
Resources Committee, Mr. Thomas moved that the question of proposed water and sewer rate
increases be referred back to the Water Resources Committee for further study, report
and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously
adopted.
requested
and those
Mrs. Juanita B. Taylor, 324 Orange Avenue, N. W., appeared before Council and
that prior to imposing any rate increase, Council should consider the elderly
citizens on fixed incomes.
and the
Also appearing before Council in connection with the matter was Mr. Howard E.
3613 Oaklawn Avenue, N. W.; Mr. Charles R. Mitchell, Jr., 5680 Starkey Road, S. W.
Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 1921 Mercer Avenue, N. W.
(For full text of Mr. Musser's remarks, see Exhibit No. 34 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Mitchell's remarks, see Exhibit No. 35 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of the Reverend Roberts' remarks, see Exhibit No. 36 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
SCHOOLS: The Mayor advised that as of July 1, 1979, there will be three
vacancies on the Roanoke City School Board due to the expiration of the terms of Miss
Leila Stalker, the Reverend James A. Allison, Jr., and Mr. Lewis M. Nelson, Jr., and
pursuant to Ordinance No. 24409 adopted by the Council on December 4, 1978, 8ettins
forth a new selection procedure for School Board trustees, Council is required on or
before April 20 to select nine candidates to be accorded the formal interview which is
scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 26, 1979, at 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Garland moved that the following candidates be accorded the formal interview
and that all other persons be eliminated from the selection process: Mr. Lewis M.
Nelson, Jr., Miss Leila Stalker, the Reverend James A. Allison, Jr., Mr. Mel Ludovici,
the Reverend Alfred D. Jones, Mr. Charles S. Gross, the Reverend Thomas L. Moose, Mr.
Mel H. Lipton and Mr. George E. May. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in
the form listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from
the Consent Agenda and would be considered separately.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-COUNCIL: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report requesting an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
ALCOHOL: A request of Mr. Robert G. Jones for $100,000.00 for a drug and
alcohol halfway house, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In view of the fact that Mr. Jones was not present, Mr. Landis moved that the
request be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously
adopted.
PETITIONS AND CO~M]0NICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STATE HIGHWAYS-TRAFFIC: The City Manager submitted a written report in regard
to the Vinton Mill Road Highway Project, recommending that Council continue pursuing the
two-lane Vinton Mill Road alternative, advising that this recommendationwill provide the
needed new, safe, roadway, on new alignment, but will limit the ultimate traffic volumes
the facility may accommodate, that this limitation of automobiles will help to preserve
the residential integrity of the neighborhood in the city, as well as save money on
highway construction which the Town of Vinton could utilize ~mmediately on improvements
for Washington Avenue.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Lillie Atkinson, Assistant Secretary of the Wildwood Civic League and
residing at 609 Vinton Road, N. E.; Mr. J. R. Richardson, representing the property owner
at 411 Vinton Road, N. E.; and Mr. C. R. Gray, RFD 7, appeared before Council and spoke
in support of four laning Vinton Mill Road.
(For full text of Mrs. Atkinson's remarks, see Exhibit No. 37 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Richardson's remarks, see Exhibit No. 38 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Gray's remarks, see Exhibit No. 39 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
After considerable discussion and deliberation on the matter, Mr. Thomas moved
that Council agree to continue the policy of pursuing a four-lane concept on Vinton Nil1
Road. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......... 5.
NAYS: Council members Garland and Hubard ..................................... 2.
HOUSING: A report of the City Manager requesting that time be reserved on the
agenda to present a report concerning a pilot rehabilitation program, was before Council.
The City Manager requested that the report be withdrawn.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the City Manager's request. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT-COHPENSATIO~ BOARD: Council having previously referred
to the City Manager for study and report a request of the Treasurer that Council establish
a minimu~ salary for the Clerk of Circuit Court position in order to permit proper filing
of candidates therefor, and to concur that any appropriate refund of filing fees based on
the current salary for this position be returned to the announced candidates after
establishment of minimum salary, the City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that Council establish a minimum salary of $25,000.00 per year and that this would retain
the position as "unclassified", and would permit Council to adjust the salary of the
position from time to time as the Council may determine.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24582) AN ORDINANCE fixing the minimum annual compensation for the position
of Clerk of the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, an unclassified position of the
City, effective January 1, 1979; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 302.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
E~UIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a report
of the Bid Committee advising that due to E.P.A. changes, Berglund Chevrolet cannot
supply a 12-passenger window van as specified and recommending that the purchase order
issued to Berglund Chevrolet in the amount of $6,388.50 be cancelled and that the city
place an order with Dominion Dodge, the second lowest bidder, in the amount of $6,506.79
for a 12-passenger window van fully meeting the city's specifications, thereby increasing
the total purchase price of certain vehicular equipment by $117.94.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered th9
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24583) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Ordinance No. 24535, heretofore
adopted by City Council on February 26, 1979, pertaining to certain vehicular equipment,
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 303.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
COUNCIL: The City Manager orally requested that Council meet in Executive
Session to discuss a legal matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
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INTRODUCTION AND C(~SIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
HOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
At 11:30 p.m., the Hayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 11:45 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Hayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
ACTION:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-CITY EMPLOYEES: Mr. Landis moved that Council concur
in the request of the Director of Finance that he be authorized to re-fill the
position of Assistant to the Director of Finance, which position was vacated on
March 8, 1979, for a two-year period, and that the title of the position be changed
to that of Finance Research Assistant. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
unanimously adopted.
ACTION:
WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution placing the
Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and the various concerned governmental agencies
on notice of the City's objections to certain water withdrawal structures proposed
by Roanoke County on Back Creek and the Roanoke River:
(#24584) A RESOLUTION placing the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and
the various concerned governmental agencies on notice of the City's objections to
certain water withdrawal structures proposed by Roanoke County on Back Creek and the
Roanoke River.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 303.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 11:50 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION
Monday, April 16, 1979
2:00 p.m.
2.
3.
4.
S.
Call to Order.
Roll Call.
Invocation.
Statement of Purpose.
Ordinance No. 24580, on second reading, granting a revocable
license upon certain terms and conditions to the John C.
Nordt Company, Incorporated, to have direct access for its
aircraft to Taxiway 23 of the Roanoke Municipal Airport,
Woodrum Field, from land adjacent to such Airport to be pur-
chased by Nordt, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute and attest, respectively, an agreement between the
City, Nordt, and the First National Exchange Bank, concerning
the construction of an access ramp and establishing the terms
and conditions of the revocable license granted to Nordt, and
an agreement between the City and Nordt granting the City a
right of first refusal, upon certain terms and conditions,
should Nordt ever desire to sell its property adjacent to
such Airport.
Adjournment.
SPECIAL SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COFRCIL
Monday, April 16, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special meeting in the Civil Defense Room
(157-159) of the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, April 16, 1979, at 2:00 p.m.,
with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William $. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............... 7.
ABSENT: None ....................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance;
and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Councilman William S. Hubard.
The City Clerk read the following com~mnication from the Mayor calling
the special meeting of Council:
"April 13, 1979
Members of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke,
Virginia
Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen:
This is to advise you that I am calling a special meeting of
Council on Monday, April 16, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., in the Civil
Defense Room, Room 157-159, in the Municipal Building, for the
purpose of considering the second reading of Ordinance No.
24580, granting a revocable license upon certain terms and
conditions to the John C. Nordt Company, Incorporated, to
have direct access for its aircraft to Taxiway 23 of the
Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, from land adjacent
to such Airport to be purchased by Nordt.
Sincerely,
S/ Noel C. Taylor
Mayor
NCT:dw
CC:
Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager, Building
Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney, Building
Mr. Joel M. $chlanger, Director of Finance, Building
Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk, Building"
ACTION:
Ordinance No. 24580 having previously been before the Council for its first
reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body,
Mr. Landis offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24580) AN ORDINANCE granting a revocable license upon certain ter~m and
conditions to the John C. Nordt Company, Incorporated, to have direct access for its
aircraft to Taxiway 23 of the Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, from land adjacent
to such Airport to be purchased by Nordt, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute and attest, respectively, an agreement between the City, Nordt, and the First
National Exchange Bank, concerning the construction of an access ramp and establishing
the terms and conditions of the revocable license granted to Nordt, and an agreement
between the City and Nordt granting the City a right of first refusal, upon certain
terms and conditions, should Nordt ever desire to sell its property adjacent to such
Airport.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 304.)
The Mayor asked if there were persons present who would like to address the
Council concerning the matter; whereupon, Mr. Wesley V. Hillman representing Hillman
Flying Service appeared before Council and protested the granting of access to the
runway at the airport to a business building on private property, and requested that
Council reconsider its decision.
(For full text of Mr. Hillman's remarks, see Exhibit No. 40 on file in the City Clerk's
Office.)
After a discussion of the remarks made by Mr. Hillman and there being no one
else wishing to address the Council concerning the matter, the following vote was recorded
on Ordinance No. 24580 on its second reading:
AYES: Council ~nber8 Bovleg, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Hayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
HAYS: Hone ................................................................... O.
There being no further business, the Hayor declared the special meeting adjourned
at 2:25 p.m.
ATTEST:
APPROVED
City Clerk Mayor
(5 min. )
(30 min. )
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE
Monday, April 23, 1979
2:00 p. m.
AGENDA FOR TIIE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
CITY COUNCIL
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Leo V.
Howard, Director, Pastoral Counseling Center.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
a. Presentation by the Bicentennial Commission· Mr. M.
Carl Andrews.
b. Presentation by the Mayor: Proclamation for Roanoke
Neighborhood Alliance Day.
c. Presentation by the Mayor: Proclamation for Bolocgust
W.eek.
d. Bids for new lighting under the N & W bridges at
Shaffers Crossing.
. e. Consideration of the proposed water and sewer rate
increases.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Minutes of the regular meeting of April 2, 1079.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading thereof and
approve as recorded.
Request for an Executive Session on a personnel matter.
Mayor Taylor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in the request.
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A communication from Mr. William A. Sowers tendering his
resignation as a member of the Board of Electrical Examiners
and the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file·
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A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the
financial report for the Roanoke City School Board for the
month of March, 197g.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
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Qualification
Fair Rousing Board
1982.
of Mr. Richard P. White as a member of the
for a term of three years ending March 31,
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
(5 min.)
Request to present a progress report on the Community Anti-
Crime Program. Mr. Gary James Minter, Anti-Crime Director,
Roanoke Neighborhood Alliance, Inc.
Petitions and Communications:
(5 min. )
A communication from Mr. Andrew B. Thompson, Secretary,
Roanoke City Electoral Board, requesting a statement of
policy regarding the use of city voting machines by conven-
tion groups and others.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
1. A report relative to the I.A.T.S.E. Agreement.
2. A report relative to utility costs.
(20 min.)
(1-5 )
A report recommending that $469,994.00 Title II and
$892,168.00 Title VI be appropriated to the CETA unobli-
gated accounts.
A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee
recommending that the bid of Baker Brothers, Inc., total-
ing $35,952.60 for a replacement rubber tired front
loader, be accepted.
A report recommending that the city lease certain prop-
erty situate near Coyner Springs to James B. Ballard
for a term of three years.
b. City Attorney:
1. A report in connection with a procedure for selling land
(5 min.) to satisfy delinquent taxes.
c. Director of Finance:
1. A report transmitting an Ordinance to distribute funds
(3 min.) necessary to provide longevity increases for city
employees for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
6. Reports of Committees:
a. A report of the committee appointed to study bids received
(5 min.) for cleaning and painting the exterior and interior of the
Grandin Court Standpipe. Tank No. 2 and related work,
recommending that the low bid of Steel and Tank Service
Company, in the amount of $17,900.00. be accepted. Mr.
Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman.
b. (1) A report of the Water Resources Committee recommending
that two acres of the Muse Spring property be sold sub-
ject to certain deed restrictions. Mr. Hampton W.
(5 min.) Thomas, Chairman.
(1 ~ 2 )
(5 min.)
(5 min.)
(5 min.)
(2)
A communication suggesting that the City Manager and
his administrative staff be requested to study the
matter of an overall health plan, policy or program.
Mr. Hubardo
A report of the Water Resources Committee recommending that
an attached draft Resolution be sent to Roanoke County and
the Roanoke County Public Service Authority seeking an
immediate reply to their interest in participation in joint
use construction, Mr. Hampton W. Thomas, Chairman.
A report of the Airport Advisory Commission recommending
approval of an amendment to Piedmont Airline's Airport Use
Agreement for an additional 592.76 square feet of floor
space at $6.06 per square foot per annum. Mr. Jack C.
Smith, Chairman.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that
the 1300 block of Tompkins Avenue, S. E.0 be renamed Tomi
Lane, S. E. Mr. John P. Bradshaw, Jr., Chairman.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
An Ordinance amending and reordaining Rule 1. Regular Meet-
ings, of §2, Rules of Procedure, of Chapter 4, The Council,
of Title II, ~dmlnistration, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956), as amended, relating to a time for termi-
nation of the regular night meetings; and providing for an
emergency and an effective date.
(6 min. )
(a-c)
C.
A Resolution authorizing the City Manager to make applica-
tion to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for
a certain Urban Development Action Grant to permit the
construction of parking facilities to accommodate subEtan-
rial private office and hotel development in the Downtown
East Urban Renewal Area of Downtown Roanoke, Virginia.
A Resolution requesting the Commonwealth of Virginia,
Department of Highways and Transportation to issue a change
order to a certain construction contract with Wiley N.
Jackson Company, relating to construction of the Southwest
Expressway and the Ore Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor
segment to be constructed therewith to provide for the
installation of a portion of the Ore Branch Interceptor in
a location different from that indicated on the original
plans and agreeing to pay the additional net cost occa-
sioned by this change.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
committees of the Council.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens.
REGULAR SESSION .... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
April 23, 1979
2:00 p.m.
~ae Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Councii Chamber in the
Hunicipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Honday, April 23, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bo~les, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Hayor Noel C. Taylor ................ 7.
ABSENT: None ........................................................................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. R. B. E~ert, City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City
Attorney; Mr. William l Parsons, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Leo V. Howard, Director, Pastoral Counseling
Center.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led hy Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
CELEBRATIONS: On behalf of the Roanoke Valley Bicentennial Comission, Mr. M.
Carl Andrews appeared before Council and presented the Mayor with framed copies of the
Bicentennial medals.
On behalf of the Council, the Mayor expressed appreciation for the gift.
ACTION:
Mrs. Bowles moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper
measure expressing appreciation to the Roanoke Valley Bicentennial Commission for a job
well done. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and ananimously adopted.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring Wednesday, April
25, 1979, as Roanoke Neighborhood Alliance Day in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring the week of April
22 - 29, 1979, as Holocaust Remembrance Week in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
STREET LIGHTS-BRIDGES: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for new
lighting under the N & W bridges at Shaffers Crossing, said proposals to be received by
the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 23, 1979, and to be opened before the
Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about
the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City
Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Mason H. Littreal Electrical
Contractor, Incorporated
Jarrett Electric Company,
Incorporated
New River Electrical Corporation -
Southeastern Electric Contractors,
Incorporated
Varney Electric Company,
Incorporated -
Davis H. Elliott Company,
Incorporated -
$ 19,750.00
22,481.00
24,605.00
28,473.00
31,500.00
32,979.00
ACTION:
Mr.
the Mayor for
by Mr. Hubard
Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a commlttee to be appointed by
tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
and unanimously adopted.
ACTION:
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and
J. D. Sink as members of the co~ittee.
WATER DEPARTMENT-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having previously deferred
action on the proposed water and sewer rate increases, the matter was again before the
body.
In light of additional information which had surfaced, the Mayor suggested
that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a legal matter.
ACTION:
Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a legal
matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
At 2:25 p.m., the Hayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 4:00 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
The City Manager advised that there had been a great deal of discussion about
the rates which have been proposed and recommended that Council leave the water rates as
they are for this year inasmuch as we have enough flexibility and retained earnings
account to pay for the capital improvements operation and maintenance deficit over the
next year. He noted that sufficient cushion will remain so that if there are any ~mer-
gentles they can be handled out of retained earnings. In regard to the sewer fund, Mr.
Ewert recommended that the collector system remain in the General Fund for one more
year, and that the rate be increased from $.41 per 100 cubic feet to $.59 per 100 cubic
feet which will increase the utility bill of the average customer by $.90 per month for
a total increase of 18 per cent.
The City Attorney advised that Council discussed a legal matter in Executive
Session concerning the provisions of Public Law 92-500, adopted by the Congress and
signed by the President on October 18, 1972, which has reference to the use of federal
grants for sewage treatment plants. He noted that the law provides that each recipient
of waste treatment services within the applicants jurisdiction as determined by the
Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency will pay its proportionate share of
the cost of operation and maintenance, including replacement of any waste treatment
services provided by the applicant. He said the word replacement is defined in federal
regulations (38 Federal Register No. 161, August 21, 1973) as expenditures for obtaining
and installing equipment, accessories or appurtenances which are necessary during the
service life of the treatment works to maintain the capacity and the performance for
which such works were designed and constructed and the term operation and maintenance
include replacement. Mr. Dibling said the action the City Manager is recommending is
consistent with federal law.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager
as above stated. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
The following persons appeared before Council in regard to the matter:
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 1921 Mercer Avenue, N. W.; Mr. James G. Harvey, 2056
Memorial Avenue, S. W.; Mr. Howard E. Musser, 3613 Oaklawn Avenue, N. W.; and Mr. C. R.
Mitchell, Jr., 5680 Starkey Road, S. W.
(For full text of the Reverend Roberts' remarks, see Exhibit No. 41 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Harvey's remarks, see Exhibit No. 42 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Musser's remarks, see Exhibit No. 43 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Mitchell's r,marks, see Exhibit No. 44 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance establishing certain sewer rates
to be charged for sanitary sewer usage for service billed on and after June 1, 1979,
be placed upon its first reading:
(#24585) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 14, Char~es for scienti-
fic treatment and disposal - Imposition, and Section 22, Connection of certain properties
outside corporate limits} char~es, of Article II, Sewage Disposal, of Chapter 7, Sewers
and sewage disposal, of Title XVII, Streets~ Sidewalks and Sowers, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to provide that sewer rates will be established by
ordinance of Council, and establishing rates to be charged for sanitary sewer usage for
service billed on and after June 1, 1979.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
The City Manager advised that the administration will continue to study the
matter of payment in lieu of taxes and make a recommendation to Council within three
months.
ACT I ON:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
COtqSElqT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted in one motion in the
forms listed on the agenda, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed
from the Consent Agenda and would be considered separately. Re called particular attentiol
to the fact that there were several requests for Executive Sessions of Council included
on the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council on April 2, 1979, were
before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr, Hubard moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: A communication from the Mayor requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a personnel matter was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request of the Mayor. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
COMMITTEES-BUILDINGS: A communication from Mr. William A. Sowers tendering
his resignation as a member of the Board of Electrical Examiners and the Board of Adjust-
ments and Appeals, Building Code, was before Council.
(For full text, see co~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the resignation be accepted and that the communication
be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
SCHOOLS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the financial
report for the Roanoke City School Board for the month of March, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council m-mhers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... -0.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The qualification of Mr. Richard P. White as a member
of the Fair Housing Board for a term of three years ending March 31, 1982, was before
Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
REGULAR AGENDA
ROANOKE NEIGHBORHOOD ALLIANCE: Mr. Gary James Minter, Anti-Crime Director of
the Roanoke Neighborhood Alliance, appeared before Council and presented a status report
on the Anti-Crime Program of the Roanoke Neighborhood Alliance.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the report be received and filed with appreciation for a
job well done. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACT ION:
ACT I ON:
ACTION:
PETITIONS AND COI~UNICATIONS:
REGISTRAR-ELECTIONS: A com~unication from Mr. Andrew N. Thompson, Secretary,
Roanoke City Electoral Board, requesting a statement of policy from Council regarding
the use of city votin~ machines by convention groups and others, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the Electoral
Board and that the City Manager, with the assistance of the City Attorney, prepare a
proposed policy for adoption by Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and
unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting
approval of a working agreement between the City of Roanoke and Local #55, International
Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture Machine Operators (IATSE) for
provision of stage hand and other event-related services at the Roanoke Civic Center.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24586) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into a new agreement
with Local No. 55, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving
Picture Machine Operators, to be effective April 23, 1979, relative to services of such
independent contractor at the Roanoke Civic Center, upon certain terms and conditions;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 305.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
UTILITIES: The City Manager submitted a written report reserving space on the
agenda for a report regarding utility costs.
The City Manager orally requested that the report be withdrawn from the agenda.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the City Manager's request. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
CETA-BUDGET-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $469,994.00 be appropriated to Title II CETA unobligated accounts and that
$892,168.00 be appropriated to Title VI CETA unobligated account.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24587) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 305.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a report
of the Bid Committee recommending that the bid of Baker Brothers, Incorporated, totaling
$35,952.60 for a replacement rubber tired front loader, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24588) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of one new rubber-tired
front loader upon certain terms and conditions; accepting a certain bid made to the City
for furnishing and delivering such vehicle; rejecting certain other bids; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 306.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
CITY PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted a written report rec~ending that
the city lease certain property situate near Coyner Springs to James B. Ballard for a
term of three years.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24589) AN ORDINANCE providing for the lease of certain City farm land
located at Coyner Springs in Botetourt County, Virginia, to James B. Ballard, upon
certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM: The City Manager requested that Council allow
him a time extension of two weeks in which to present the capital improvements program.
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the City Manager's request. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
TAXES: The City Attorney submitted a written report setting forth a proposed
procedure for selling land to satisfy delinquent taxes.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council receive and concur in the report. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-CITY EMPLOYEES-PAY PLAN: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report transmitting an Ordinance to distribute funds necessary to provide longevity
increases for city employees for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund, Water Fund, Sewage Treatment Fund, and Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinances:
(#24590) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund, Water Fund, Sewage Treatment Fund, and Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinances
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 307.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
REPORTS OF CO~tlTTEES:
WATER DEPARTMENT: Councilman Grove, Chairman of a co~ittee appointed to
study bids received for cleaning and painting the exterior and interior of the Grandin
Court Standpipe, Tank No. 2 and related work, submitted a written report of the committee
reco:m~ending that the iow bid of Steel and Tank Service Company, in the amount of $17,900.~
be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24591) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acceptance of a certain bid and
providing for the award of a contract for the repair, cleaning and painting of the
interior and exterior of the City's Grandin Court Standpipe, Tank No. 2 and related
work, rejecting certain other bids made to the City therefor, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 308.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-CITY PROPERTY-SALE AND PURCHASE OF PROPERTY: Councilra-u
Thomas, Chairman of the Water Resources Comaittee, submitted a written report of the
Com-ittee recommending that two acres of the Muse Spring property be sold to the ~anoke
Hospital Association for a net price of $57,600.00, subject to certain deed restrictions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the reco~endation and that the follow-
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24592) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acceptance of the offer of Roanoke
Hospital Association to purchase from the City approximately 2 acres from the ~use Spring
Tract fronting on Mount Pleasant Road, S. E., upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor - 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
Mr. Hubard presented a co~nunication suggesting that the City Manager and his
administrative staff be requested to study the matter of an overall health plan, policy
or program.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for the
above purpose. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Councilman Thomas, Chairman of the Water Resources
Committee, submitted a written report of the Committee, recommending that a Resolution
be sent to Roanoke County and the Roanoke County Public Service Authority seeking an
immediate reply to their interest in participation in joint use construction of three
sewer interceptors, Tinker Creek, Glade Creek and Ore Branch.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
Resolution:
(#24593) A RESOLUTION requesting Roanoke County and the Roanoke County Public
Service Authority, as their interests may dictate, to expeditiously advise the City of
their interest, if any, in participating with the City in the construction of three
sewer interceptors, Tinker Creek, Glade Creek and Ore Branch.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 309.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
AIRPORT: A report of the Airport Advisory Commission recommending approval of
an amendment to Piedmont Airline's Airport Use A~reement for an additional 592.76 square
feet of floor space at $6.06 per square foot per annum, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the report
be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
STREET NAMES: A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that the
1300 block of Tompkins Avenue, S. E., be renamed Tomi Lane, S. E., was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24594) AN ORDINANCE designating and fixing the name Tomi Lane, S. E., to a
certain street in the southeast quadrant of the City.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
COUNCIL: The Mayor having requested the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure terminating the regular night meetings of Council at 11:00 p.m., Mrs. Bowles
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
(t24595) AI~ ORDINAItCE amending and reordaining Rule 1. Regular Meetings, of
Section 2, Rules of Procedure, of Chapter 4, The Council, of Title II, Administration,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as a~ended, relating to a time for termination
of the regular night meetings; and providing for an emergency and an effective date.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 310.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION-PARKING GARAGE: Council having previously instructed
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to make
application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a certain Urban
Development Action Grant to permit the construction of parking facilities to accommodate
substantial private office and hotel development in the Downtown East Urban Renewal Area
of Downtown Roanoke, Virginia, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the
following Resolution:
(#24596) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to make application to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a certain Urban Development Action Grant
to permit the construction of parking facilities to accommodate substantial private
office and hotel development in the Downtown Area of Roanoke, Virginia.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 310.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-STATE HIGHWAYS: Council having previously instructed
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure requesting the Department of Highways
and Transportation to issue a change order to a certain construction contract with Wiley
N. Jackson Company, relating to construction of the Southwest Expressway and the Ore
Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor segment to be constructed therewith to provide for the
installation of a portion of the Ore Branch Interceptor in a location different from
that indicated on the original plans and agreeing to pay any additional net cost occasionei
by said change, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#24597) A RESOLUTION requesting the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of
Highways and Transportation to issue a change order to a certain construction contract
with Wiley N. Jackson Company, relating to construction of the Southwest Expressway and
the Ore Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor segment to be constructed therewith to provide
for the installation of a portion of the Ore Branch Interceptor in a location different
from that indicated on the original plans and agreeing to pay the additional net cost
occasioned by this change.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 311.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council m~mbers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
YOUTH COMMISSION: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the two
year terms of Mrs. A. B. Camper, Miss Nancy Lawson, Messrs. David K. Lisk, Leighton H.
Haley and Lindsey T. Johnson as members of the Youth Commission will expire on April 30,
1979, and called for nominations to fill the forthcoming vacancies.
The City Clerk advised that Mrs. Camper and Mr. Haley were not City of Roanoke
residents; whereupon, Mr. Hubard stated that Mrs. Camper and Mr. Haley had become non-
residents after being initially appointed to the Youth Commission.
Mr. Hubard then placed in nomination the names of Mr. Leighton H. Haley, Mr.
Lindsey T. Johnson, Mrs. A. B. Camper, Ms. Nancy H. Lawson, and Mr. David K. Lisk.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Haley, Mr. Johnson, Mrs. Camper, Ms.
Lawson and Mr. Lisk were reelected as members of the Youth Commission for terms of two
years each ending April 30, 1981, by the following vote:
FOR MR. HALEY, MR. JOHNSON, MRS. CAMPER, MS. LAWSON AND MR. LISK: Council
members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............... 7.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that
there was a vacancy on the Fair Housing Board due to the expiration of the term of Mr.
Dennis Montgomery and also due to the fact that Mr. Montgomery had declined to serve
another term; whereupon, the Mayor called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Stella M. Carpenter.
There bein~ no further nominations, Mrs. Carpenter was elected as a member of
the Fair Ho~sing Board for a term of three years ending March 31, 1982, by the following
vote:
FOR MRS. CARPENTER: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................. 7.
The Mayor advised that there was another vacancy on the Fair Housing Board due
to the fact that Mrs. Vernice J. Law had declined to serve another term and requested
that Mr. Garland be responsible for finding a replacement for Mrs. Law.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
COMPLAINTS: Mr. Charles C. Sherertz, 1555 Coral Ridge Road, S. W., in the
Medmont Lake Subdivision, appeared before Council and complained about the intolerable
situation in regard to the lighted athletic complex at the Hidden Valley Intermediate
School in the City of Roanoke.
Mr. Harold R. Sink, 1552 Coral Ridge Road, S. W., also appeared before Council
and read a communication from Mr. Ross Hart, also a Medmont Lake resident, concerning
the light situation on the field between Hidden Valley Intermediate School and the
Medmont Lake Subdivision, advising that the lights are positioned such that the situation
is both incredible and intolerable and urged that Council adopt a Resolution addressed
to the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors urging them not to use the lights until the
matter is resolved and that they proceed as swiftly as possible to resolve the problem;
further that the City Manager and his staff investigate and take such corrective action
as possible; and finally, for the protection of not only the Medmont Lake residents but
for all residents of the city, that the City Attorney be requested to draft an Ordinance
prohibiting lighting in residential areas which exceeds a reasonable level as measured
in foot candles or lumens.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. William T. Ross, 1502 Electric Road, S. W., appeared before Council and
reiterated the remarks of Messrs. Sherertz and Sink.
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution calling upon the Roanoke County
Board of Supervisors to abate the nuisance created by the lighted athletic complex at
Hidden Valley Intermediate School in the City of Roanoke:
(#24598) A RESOLUTION calling upon the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors to
abate the nuisance created by the lighted athletic complex at Hidden Valley Intermediate
School in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 311.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Mr. James H. Fulghum, Jr., Attorney, representing Valley
Home for the Aged, Incorporated, appeared before Council and presented an amended request
to permanently vacate, discontinue and close an alley between Syracuse and Thomas Avenues,
N. W., in the 1100 block, which is more particularly described in a metes and bounds
description.
(For full text, see amended request on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the amended request be referred to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
SALE OF PROPERTY-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-CITY PROPERTY: The Reverend Leroy C.
Roberts, 1921 Mercer Avenue, N. W., appeared before Council and requested a clarification
of Mr. Hubard's earlier proposal that the City Manager study an overall health plan or
policy for the City of Roanoke; whereupon, Mr, Hubard stated that it occurred to him
that in Council's efforts to assist one of our health agencies (Roanoke Hospital Associati¢
to better deliver its services, Council was acting on only one small facet of a many
faceted problem and before the city responds to other similar requests, it should have a
policy or program to start fitting the pieces into rather than acting on individual
requests which, in the future, could be contradictory.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
5:45 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, May 7, 1979
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend T. T.
Markham, Greene Memorial United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Minutes of the special meeting of Council on Monday, April 9,
1979; and the regular meeting of Council on Monday, April 9, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading of the minutes
and approve as recorded.
A communication from Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer, re-
questing authorization to close the City Treasurer's Office on
July 2 for auditing purposes.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
A communication from Mr. J. Terence Neate requesting that
the procedure for obtaining oity water service be changed in
order to permit new business by telephone and mail.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to the City Manager for study, report
and recommendation to Council.
A status report of the City Manager on improvements to the
Airport Parking Lot.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
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A report of the City Manager rec~-~ending authorization to
appear before the Title XX Planning Task Force at a public hearing
on May 10, 1979, to comz~ent on the Draft Title XX Plan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in recou~endation of City Manager.
A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a legal matter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
A report of the City Attorney requesting an Executive Session
to discuss two matters of pending litigation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that
the request of Dickerson GMC, Incorporated, DickersOn Leasing
Corporation, Grace W. Taubman and John W. F. Haner, Trustees for
the Benefit of Nicholas F. Taubman, that Moorman Avenue, N. W.,
from the easterly side of Salem Turnpike to the newly established
westerly side of 22nd Street, N. W., and that Salem Turnpike,
N. W., from the newly established easterly side of 24th Street
to the newly established cul-de-sac east of the said 24th Street,
N. W., be vacated, discontinued and closed, be granted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
City Clerk be instructed to advertise for a
public hearing on Monday, June 11, 1979.
A list of pending items from July 19, 1976, to April 23,
1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
Request for assistance in impacting the unemployment status
of out-of-school city youth ages 14 through 21 via CETA
funded OIC Summer Youth 79 Programing. Mr. George E. Franklin,
Executive Director, OIC, Spokesman.
Petitions and Communications:
A communication from Mr. M. E. Wood, Jr., District Engineer,
State Department Of Highways & Transportation, advising of a
combined location and design public hearing on the Vinton
Mill Road project to be held June 7, 1979, at 8 p.m., in the
auditorium of William Byrd Intermediate School in Vinton.
A co~unication fr~m Mr. Andrew H. Thompson, Secretary,
Electoral Board, requesting that $8,800.00 be appropriated
to cover expenses of the June 12, 1979, Democratic Primary
Election.
Reports of Officers=
a. City Manager:
1. A request for an Executive Session on a real estate matter.
2. A report requesting that time be reserved to present the
final plans for development of the downtown area.
A report recommending authorization to enter into an
agreement with Moore Grover Harper, PC, for certain ser-
vices on an overall basis in connection with downtown
revitalization at an initial fee not exceeding $10,000.00,
and that funds be transferred therefor.
4. A report in connection with providing nursing home ser-
vices cooperatively with Burrell Memorial Hospital.
A report recommending approval to expend the $150,000.00
which was appropriated in October, 1978, to the Capital
Improvements Reserve Account, for air conditioning the
Nursing Home.
A report recoua~ending authorization to execute and submit
a revised 1979-80 C.D.B.G. application decreasing the
grant funds requested by $8,000.00.
(2 hrs. )
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A report recon~ending authorization to accept Grant No.
77-A4390 in the amount of $1,957.04, to provide two legal
interns to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office during
the s~muer of 1979, and that funds be appropriated
therefor.
A report recommending authorization to accept Grant No.
79-A4807J in the amount of $78,099.00, to provide for
continuation of the T.A.P. Wilderness Challenge program,
and that funds be appropriated therefor.
A report recommending that $50,000.00 be transferred from
Contingency Reserve to permit payment of electricity
charges accrued and anticipated in the Department of
Parks and Recreation.
10.
A report recommending approval of Change Order No. 4 to
the contract with Acorn Construction, Ltd., for remodeling
two aeration basins at the Sewage Treatment Plant, to pro-
vide for a time extension of 40 calendar days.
11.
A report recommending that $4,500.00 be appropriated to
the Depart~ent of Parks and Recreation budget, repre-
senting a portion of the softball entry fees collected,
to permit proper disbursement of expenses through June
30, 1979.
12.
A report recommending that $50,000.00 be transferred
within the Sewage Treatment Plant budget to provide for
the purchase of chemicals for the remainder of the
fiscal year.
13. A report relative to concerns of residents of Woodmar
Drive, S. W.
b. City Attorney:
(5 min. )
A report requesting that the Manager of Civic Facilities
be empowered to execute and deliver requisite documents
covering the Monte Carlo Festival International du Cirque
Spectacular proposed to be held at the Civic Center.
c. Director of Finance:
1. A report recommending a certain deappropriation and trans-
fer of funds in connection with the close-out of Outreach
Detention Grant No. 77-A4183.
(15 min.)
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2. A report recommending a certain deappropriation of funds
in connection with the close-out of the Home Health Ser-
vices Training Grant.
3. A report in connection with the selection of the Employees'
Retirement System consultant.
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Reports of Committees:
(5 rain. )
A joint report of the City Attorney and the Real Estate
Assessor in connection with attendance and participation by
members of the Board of Equalization in a basic course of
instruction on assessment given by the State Department of
Taxation, and when members of said Board shall be appointed.
b. Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee on April 30,
(5 min.) 1979. Mr. William S. Hubard, Chairman.
(5 min. )
A report of the committee appointed to study bids received
for new lighting under the N & W bridges at Shaffers Cross-
~ng, recommending that the low bid of Mason H. Littreal
Electrical Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $19,750.00,
be accepted. Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman.
A report of the co~aittee appointed to study bids received
for Roll-up Grilles for the Municipal Parking Garage, recom-
mending that the low bid of Cares Building Specialties in
the amount of $16,475.00, be accepted. Mr. Lucian Y.
Grove, Chairman.
Unfinished Business= None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
Orginanc~ No. 24585, on second regding, amending and reor-
dalni~g.~14, Cha~ges. for scientific treatment and disposal -
Imposl%~on, and ~22, Conqec~i'on' of certain properties 0.~tside
corporate limits; charges, of Article II, Sewage Disposal,
of Chapter 7,' Sewer~ and sewage di.sposal, 6f Title XVII',
Streets, Sidewalks and Sewers, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956'), as amended, to provide that sewer rates will
be established by ordinance of Council, and establishing
rates to be charged for sanitary sewer usage for service
billed on and after June 1, 1979.
Ordinance No. 24589, on second reading, providing for the
lease of certain City farm land located at Coyner Springs
in Botetourt County, Virginia to James B. Ballard, upon cer-
tain terms and conditions.
(15 min. )
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Ordinance No. 24592, on second reading, providing for the
acceptance of the offer of Roanoke Hospital Association to
purchase from the City approximately 2 acres from the Muse
Spring Tract fronting on Mount Pleasant Road, S. E., upon
certain terms and conditions.
Ordinance No. 24594, on second reading, designating and
fixing the name Tom1 Lane, S. E., to a certain street in
the southeast quadrant of the City.
An Ordinance amending the Airport Use Agreement dated April
1, 1978 between the City and Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated
to add 592.76 square feet formerly occupied by Eastern Air-
lines to the terminal space under lease, upon certain terms
and conditions.
A Resolution recognizing the services of the Roanoke Valley
Bicentennial Commission, Inc., a non-stock, non-profit
corporation, and expressing the City's appreciation to the
C~,~ission for its services.
Motions and Misoellaneous Business:
a. Appointment of the Courts Facility Advisory Connnittee.
(5 min.) Mayor Taylor.
b. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, connnissions and
committees of the Council.
10.
Other Hearings of Citizens:
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSIOti ..... ROANOKE CITY COt~CIL
May 7, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, May 7, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, withMayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
Charles L. Landis, Nampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .................................. 6.
ABSENT: Councilman William S. Hubard ................................................. 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, Ill, Assistant
City Hanager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dlbling, Jr., City Attorneyl Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City
Att-k'ney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Financel and Mrs. Hary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend T. T. Markham, Greene Memorial United
Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
The Mayor advised chat all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed, and if discussion was desired, Chat item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and would be considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact
that there were three requests for Executive Sessions included under the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES: Minutes of the special meeting of Council on Monday, April 9, 1979;
and the regular meeting of Council on Monday, April 9, 1979, were before Council.
(For full text, see Minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved chat the reading of the Minutes be dispensed with and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--t
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
CITY TP. EA.SURER: A co~unication from Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer,
authorization to close the City Treasurer's Office on July 2, 1979, for auditing purposes,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
WATER DEPARTMENT: A communication from Mr. J. Terence Neate requesting that
the procedure for obtaining city water service be changed in order to permit new business
by telephone and/or mail, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
AIRPORT: A report of the City Hanager in regard to the status of improvements
to the airport parking lot, advising that design plans and specifications are scheduled
to be completed by June 15, 1979, that the present concession agreement for the operation
of the parking lot expires om June 30, 1979, that a formal report will be coming to
Council in June recommending that the concession agreement be extended four to six
months pending receipt of new proposals, and propoeals for the operation of the expanded
parking lot will be requested with the stipulation that the successful bidder make the
capital /mprovements of expanding the lot based on the plans and specifications being
developed by the city's consultant, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. -0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: A report of the City Manager recommending authorization
to appear before the Title XX Planning Task Force at a public hearing on May 10, 1979,
to co~ent on the Draft Title XX Plan, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a legal matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
COUNCIL: A report of the City Attorney requesting an Executive Session to
discuss two matters of pending litigation, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 6.
NAYS: None 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A report of the City Planning Co~ission reco~ending
that the request of Dickerson GMC, Incorporated, Dickerson Leasing Corporation, Grace
W. Taubman and John W. F. Haner, Trustees for the Benefit of Nicholas F. Taubman, that
Moorman Avenue, N. W., from the easterly side of Salem Turnpike to the newly established
westerly side of 22nd Street, N. W., and that Salem Turnpike, N. W., from the newly
established easterly side of 24th Street to the newly established cul-de-sac east of
the said 24th Street, N. W., be vacated, discontinued and closed, be granted, was
before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the City
hearing on Monday, June 11, 1979, at 7:30
and adopted by the following vote:
Clerk be instructed to advertise for a public
p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
PEltDING ITEMS: i list of pending it--= fro~ July 19, 1976, to April 23,
1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr, Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
REGULAR AGE~DA
ACT I ON:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
HEARING OF CITIZEI~S UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr., Executive
Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, appeared before Council and read a
prepared statement requesting the assistance of Council in securing a greater p,,mher of
Summer Employment slots via CETA for the OIC S,,mmer Program for out of school youth,
requesting that Council assure that the city's representative to the Policy Board will
be open and objective in his assessment of the programs when they are presented on
Thursday, May 10, 1979, and that his vote will be based upon the quality of data presented
to him.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Thomas moved that Mr. Franklin's comments
be referred to the City Manager with the request that the City Manager or his representa-
tive meet with Mr. Franklin to discuss the matter prior to the meeting of the Roanoke
Consortium on Thursday, May 10, 1979. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
STATE HIGHWAYS-TRAFFIC: A communication from Mr. M. E. Wood, Jr., District
Engineer, State Department of Highways and Transportation, advising of a combined
location and design public hearing on the Vinton Mill Road project to be held on June
7, 1979, at 8:00 p.m., in the Auditorium of the William Byrd Intermediate School in
Vinton, Virginia, was before Council.
(For full text, see ctnamunicatian on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After being advised that a representative of the administration would be
present, Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
BUDGET-ELECTIONS: A communication from Mr. Andrew H. Thompson, Secretary,
Electoral Board, requesting that $8,800.00 be appropriated to cover expenses of the
June 12, 1979, Democratic Primary Election, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following
emergency Ordinance transferring $8,800.00 from Section #1880, "Contingencies," to
Section #620, "Electoral Board," of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24599) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 316.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
COUNCIL: The City Manager orally requested an Executive Session with Council
to discuss a real estate matter.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council m-~bers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
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6O
ACT I ON:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
At 2:25 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 3:05 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present, with the exception of Mr. Hubard.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION: The City Manager presented the final report
regarding development plans for the downtown area ms prepared by Moore, Grover, & Harper,
PC, Architects and Planners.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Warner N. Dalhouse representing the Steering Committee of the Central
Roanoke Development Foundation appeared before Council and read a prepared statement in
support of the report and submitted specific recommendations on the various aspects of
the study, with a proposed timetable for each specific project and with budget estimates
and recommendations for public and private participation;
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Edwin C. Hall, President of Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated; and Mr. Grant
L. Cladderbuck, President of the Roanoke Jaycees, Incorporated, appeared before Council
and spoke in support of the report.
(For full text of Mr. Hall's remarks, see Exhibit No. 45 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Cladderbuck's remarks, see Exhibit No. 46 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Grove moved that the architect's report
be taken under advisement. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council agree to consider the architect's report in
conjunction with a proposed Five Year Capital Improvement report which the City Manager
previously advised would be presented to the Council on Tuesday, May 8, 1979. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
At 3:30 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 3:45 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present, with the exception of Mr. Hubard.
BUDGET-DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION: The City Manager submitted a written report
reco~m~ending authorization to enter into an agreement with Moore Grover Harper, PC, for
certain services on an overall basis in connection with the downtown revitalization,
at an initial fee not exceeding $10,000.00, and that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining Section #6803, "C.D.B.G.", of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations:
(#24600) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 316.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
Mr. Garlaud offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the City
Manager to enter into contract with Moore, Grover & Harper, PC, Architects and Planners:
(#24601) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract with
Moore, Grover & Harper, PC, Architects and Planners, of Essex, Connecticut, to provide
landscape and architectural design services and overall design coordination and to
advise the City on the appropriateness of various proposals for private development in
the Downtown area of the City of Roanoke; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 317.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
CITY NURSING HO~E-BURRELL M]~ORIAL HOSPITAL: The City Manager submitted a
written report in connection with the matter of transferral of the City Nursing Home
license to Burrell Memorial Hospital, recommending that the proposal be rejected,
that the city continue to operate the City Nursing Nome and that the city will reconsider
its position if Burrell or any other party can demonstrate the following abilities:
finance a project to accommodate the city's 58 bed licensing capacity, accept patients
who may or may not be able to pay the requested per diem, provide equal or better
services to the patients at comparable costs, provide comparable salaries and benefits
to city employees if an employee transfer stipulation is made a part of the agreement.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and receive and file same.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted.
BUDGET-CITY NURSING HOME: The City Manager submitted a written report recom-
mending approval to expend the $150,000,00 which was appropriated in October, 1978, to
the Capital Improvements Reserve Account, for air conditioning the City Nursing Home.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance transferring $150,000.00 from Section #6001, "Capital
Improvement Reserve," to Section #5015, "Nursing Home," of the 1978-79 Capital Projects
Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24602) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 317.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-PLANNING: The City Manager submitted a written report
authorization to execute and submit a revised 1979-80 Community Development Block Grant
application decreasing the grant funds requested by $8,000.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following Resolution:
(#24603) A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of a revised application with
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a current grant
of Federal funds to permit implementing, continuing and carrying out a Community Develop-
ment Block Grant Program.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 318.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None - 0
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY: The City Manager submitted a written
report reco~nending authorization to accept Grant No. 77-A4390 in the amount of $1,957.04,
to provide two legal interns to the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office during the summer
of 1979, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24604) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 318.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
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ACTION
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance,
execution and filing of the grant:
(#24605) A RESOLUTION authorizin$ the acceptance, execution, and filing of
the "Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with the Division of Justice and Crime
Prevention for an action grant of Federal funds for employment of ~wo law student
interns in the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office during the s,-.mer of 1979.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 319.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: The City Manager submitted a
written report recomending authorization to accept Grant No. 79-A4807J in the amount
of $78,099.00, to provide for continuation of the Total Action Against Poverty Wilderness
Challenge Program, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining Section #7459, "T.A.P. Wilderness
Challenge," of the 1978-79 Grant Programs Fund Appropriation:
(#24606) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriation, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 319.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 6 ·
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance,
execution and filing of the grant:
(#24607) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant
No. 79-A4807J made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime
Prevention and authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions
for Action Grant Awards" with DJCP for an action grant of Federal funds for the purpose
of establishing a wilderness program for Roanoke Valley youths.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 320.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $50,000.00 be transferred from Contingency Reserve to permit payment
of electricity charges accrued and anticipated in the Department of Parks and Recreation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance transferring $50,000.00 from Section #1880, "Contingencmes,' "
to Section #1375, "Parks & Recreation," of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24608) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 320.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report reco-,eend-
lng approval of Change Order No. 4 to the contract with Acorn Construction, Ltd., for
remodeling two aeration basins at the Sewage Treatment Plant, to provide for a time
extension of 40 calendar days.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recom~endation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24609) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Change Order No. 4, providing
for a 40-day time extension to the City's contract with Acorn Construction Company,
Ltd., of Roanoke, Virginia, dated June 26, 1978, for replacement of aeration equipment
in two old aeration basins with plate-type diffusers and new piping at the Sewage
Treatment Plant, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 321.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr, Hubard was absent.)
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $4,500.00 be appropriated to the Department of Parks and Recreation
budget, representing a portion of the softball entry fees collected, to permit proper
disbursement of expenses through June 30, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the reco,m, endation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance transferring $4,500.00 from Section #1880, "Contingencies,"
to Section #1375, "Parks & Recreation," of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24610) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 321.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $50,000.00 be transferred within the Sewage Treatment Plant budget to
provide for the purchase of chemicals for the remainder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance transferring $50,000.00 from Diesel Fuel to All Other
under Section #2003, "General Operating Expenses," of the 1978-79 Sewage Treatment Fund
Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24611) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 322.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
COMPLAINTS-ZONING: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with certain complaints expressed by Mr. Edwin L. Longbrake, 4923 Woodmar Drive, S. W.,
relative to the unbecoming state of the Southwest Plaza and a vacant lot between the
Southwest Plaza and Woodmar Drive, S. W.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
ACT I ON:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
PUBLIC WORKS-CITY ENGINEER-CITY ~LOYEBS: The City Manager orally advised
that with the concurrence of Council he is appointing Mr. Thomas i. Brady as Director
of Public Works, effective July 10, 1979, to replace Mr. J. D. Sink who will retire
from employment with the City of Roanoke on June 30, 1979.
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution confirming the City Manager's
appointment:
(#24612) A RESOLUTION confirming the City Manager's appointment of Thomas F.
Brady, as Director of Public Works, in the administrative service of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 322.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
In conjunction with the appointment, the City Manager stated that the
Engineering Department and Division would be transferred to the Directorate of Public
Works and consideration would be given as to whether or not other responsibilities
should be transferred to the Directorate of Utilities and Operations.
CIVIC CENTER: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting that
the Manager of Civic Facilities be empowered to execute and deliver requisite documents
covering the Monte Carlo Festival International du Cirque Spectacular proposed to be
held at the Roanoke Civic Center from 7:00 a.m., May 28, 1979, through 3:00 a.m., May 31,
1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24613) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Civic Center Manager, on behalf of the
City of Roanoke, to enter into an agreement evidenced by a written document dated April
27, 1979, with Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc. and letter dated
April 26, 1979 from Franklin R. Roach for the production of the Monte Carlo Festival
International du Cirque Spectacular from 7:00 A.M., May 28, 1979 through 3:00 A.M., May
31, 1979, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 323.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: The Director of Finance submitted a
written report reco~nending a certain deappropriation and transfer of funds in connection
with the close-out of Outreach Detention Grant No. 77-A4183.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24614) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 323.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The Director of Finance submitted a written report
recommending a certain deappropriation of funds in connection with the close-out of the
Home Health Services Training Grant.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(#24615) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Progra~ Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 324.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
PENSIONS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report recommending
that the firm of William M. Mercer, Incorporated, of Washington, D. C., be named as the
consultant to the Employees' Retirement System to perform all the requirements as
outlined in the City's "Request for Proposal" of February 8, 1979, and that $24,000.00
be appropriated to cover the cost.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance transferring $24,000.00 from Fringe Benefits to City
Manager of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24616) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 324.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles~ Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas andMayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper
measure accepting the proposal of William M. Mercer, Incorporated. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: A joint report of the City Attorney and the Real
Estate Assessor in connection with attendance and participation by members of the Board
of Equalization in a basic course of instruction on assessment given by the State
Department of Taxation, and providing that members shall be appointed no later than
September 1 of each year, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24617) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 8.1, Board of Equali-
zation of Real Estate Assessments, of Chapter 9, Annual Assessment of Real Property for
Taxation, of Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended,
deleting the requirement that the members of the Board of Equalization shall be appointed
during the month of August of each year and providing instead that such members shall
be appointed no later than September first of each year; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 325.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
AUDIT COMMITTEE: Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Com~nittee held on April
30, 1979, were before Council.
(For full text, see Minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the Minutes be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
ACTION:
BRIDGES-STATE HIGh%lAYS: Mr. Grove presented a report of the cvmmittee appointed
to study bids received for ne~ lighting under the N & W bridges at Shaffers Crossing,
recommendin$ that the low bid of Mason H. Littreal Electrical Contractors, Incorporated,
in the amount of $19,750.00, be accepted.
(For full t~xt, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the followin$
emergency Ordinance:
(#24618) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acceptance of a certain bid and the
award of a contract to Mason H. Littreal Electrical Contractors, Inc. for the installation
of new lighting under the Norfolk & Western Railway Company bridges at Shaffers Crossing;
rejecting certain other bids made to the City therefor, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 325.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
PARKING GARAGE: Mr. Grove presented a report of the co--,ittee appointed to
study bids received for roll-up grilles for the Municipal Parking Garage, recommending
that the low bid of Cates Building Specialties in the amount of $16,475.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance: e
(#24619) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acceptance of a certain bid and the
award of a contract to Cares Building Specialties for the installation of roll-up
grilles for the Entrance and Exits A and B of the Municipal Parking Garage, rejecting
certain other bids made to the City therefor, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 326.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Ordinance No. 24585 establishing certain rates to
be charged for sanitary sewer usage for service billed on and after June 1, 1979,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on
its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24585) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 14, Charges for
scientific treatment and disposal - Imposition, and Section 22, Connection of certain
properties outside corporate limits; charges, of Article II, Sewage Diaposal, of Chapter
7, Sewers and sewage disposal, of Title XVII, Streets, Sidewalks and Sewers, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to provide that sewer rates will be
established by ordinance of Council, and establishing rates to be charged for sanitary
sewer usage for service billed on and after June 1, 1979.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 312.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
CITY PROPERTY-JUVENILE HOME-CITY NURSING HOME: Ordinance No. 24589 providing
for the lease of certain city farm land located at Coyner Springs in Botetourt
County, Virginia to James B. Ballard, upon certain terms and conditions, having pre-
viously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for
its second reading and final adoption:
(#24589) AN ORDINANCE providing for the lease of certain City farm land
located at Coyner Springs in Botetourt County, Virginia to James B. Ballard, upon
certain terms and conditions.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT I ON:
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 314.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council ~-bers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas amd Mayor
Taylor ................ 6.
NAYS: None .......................
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
CITY PROPERTY-SALE OF PROPERTY-ROANOKE HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION: Ordinance No.
24592 providing for the acceptance of the offer of Roanoke Hospital Association to
purchase from the city approximately two acres from the Muse Spring Tract fronting on
Mount Pleasant Road, S. E., upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been
before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and
laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(#24592) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acceptance of the offer of Roanoke
Hospital Association to purchase from the City approximately 2 acres from the Muse
Spring Tract fronting on Mount Pleasant Road, S. E., upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 315.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................ -0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
STREET NAMES: Ordinance No. 24594 designating and fixing the name Tomi Lane,
S. E., to a certain street in the southeast quadrant of the City of Roanoke, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24594) AN ORDINANCE designating and fixing the name Tomi Lane, S. E., to a
certain street in the southeast quadrant of the City.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 315.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
AIRPORT: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure amending the Airport Use Agreement dated April 1, 1978, between the
City and Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated, to add 592.76 square feet formerly occupied
by Eastern Airlines to the terminal space under lease, upon certain terms and conditions,
he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Landis moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon
its first reading:
(#24620) AN ORDINANCE amending the Airport Use Agreement dated April 1, 1978
between the City and Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated to add 592.76 square feet formerly
occupied by Eastern Airlines to the terminal space under lease, upon certain terms and
conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 328.)
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-CITY GOVERNMENT: Council having previously instructed
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure expressing appreciation for services
rendered by the Roanoke Valley Bicentennial Commission, Incorporated, he presented
same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#24621) A RESOLUTION recognizing the services of the Roanoke Valley Bicentennia
Commission, Inc., a non-stock, non-profit corporation, and expressing the City's appreciatJ
to the Commission for its services.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 326.)
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ACTION:
ACT I ON:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ATTEST:
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council me~bers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .........................................................................
.6.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
(Hr. Hubard was absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COURTHOUSE: Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution establishing a
Courts Facility Advisory Committee, enumerating the objectives and duties and responsi-
bilities of such Committee and providing for its membership:
(#24622) A RESOLUTION establishing a Courts Facility Advisory Committee,
enumerating the objectives and duties and responsibilities of such Committee and providing
for its membership.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 327.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: The Mayor called to the attention of Council
that the one year term of Mr. James D. Ritchie as the City of Roanoke representative to
the Board of Directors of Total Action Against Poverty expired on April 30, 1979, and
called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Landis placed in nomination the name of Mr. James D. Ritchie.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Ritchie was reelected as the City of
Roanoke representative to the Board of Directors of Total Action Against Poverty for a
term of one year ending April 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. RITCHIE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 6.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
BUILDINGS: The Mayor noted that there was a vacancy on the Board of Adjustments
and Appeals, Building Code, created by the resignation of Mr. William A. Sowers and
requested that Mr. Hubard be responsible for finding a replacement.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
COUNCIL: The Mayor inquired of the members of Council as to whether or not
they were desirous of holding Council meetings on the second and fourth Mondays during
the months of June, July and August, 1979 only; whereupon, Mr. Garland moved that
Council hold its regular meeting on the second Monday at 7:30 p.m., and on the fourth
Monday at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, during the months of June, July and August,
1979, only, and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 4:25 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
(5 min. )
min.
min.)
(5 min. )
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, May 14, 1979
7:30 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Leroy C.
Roberts, First Baptist Church, Fincastle.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C~ Taylor.
Presentation by the Mayor: Proclamation for National
Police Week.
Election of three trustees to the Roanoke City School Board
for terms of three years each beginning July 1, 1979, and
end/no June 30, 1982.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public hearing on the request of George W. Overby and
Leo No Lampros that property located at 2311, 2307 and 2303
Sanford Avenue, S. W., described as Lots 14, 15 and 16,
Block 1, Colonial Heights, Official Tax Nos. 1271014,
1271015 and 1271016, be rezoned from RD, Duplex ~esidential
District, to C-l, Of/ice and Institutional District. Mr.
B. K. Cruey, Attorney.
b. Public hearing on the request of Calvin W. Powers that
the rear or easterly 47.6 feet of property located at 2811
Williamson Road, N. W., being a portion of Official Tax No.
3100917~ be rezone~ £rom RB.i Duplex Residential District,
to C-2, General Commercial District, and a portion of or
47.6 feet of Official Tax Nos, 3100912 - 3100914, inclusive,
be rezoned from RG-2, General Residential District, to C-2,
General Commercial District. Mr. W. Heywood Fralin, Attorney.
c. Public hearing on the request of Valley Home for the
Aged~ Incorporated, that an alley between Syracuse and
Thomas Avenues, N. W., in the 1100 block, be vacated, dis-
continued and closed. Mr. James H. Fulghum, Jr., Attorney.
d. Public hearing on the request of Bland A. Painter
that a certain tract of land located in the 3400 block of
King Street, N. E., containing 5 acres, more or less, Offi-
cial Tax No. 7100701, be rezoned from RG-1, General Residen-
tial District~ to C-2, General Commercial District. Ms.
Linda F. Steele, Attorney.
CONSENT A~END~
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
C-1 Minutes of the regular meeting of Council on Monday, April
23, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Dispense with the reading of the minutes
and approve as recorded.
C-2 A report of the City Manager in connection with a pilot
program for energy management.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
A report of the City Attorney advising of receipt of the
manuscript of the new City Code.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
a. Request of the Star City Four Wheelers for use of an
(5 min.) accessible gym large enough for their purposes and per-
mission to take up contributions at their games. Mr.
Roger M. Winborne, III, Spokesman.
b. Request to address Council concerning the two municipal
(5 min.) swim~ing pools. Mr. Ben Tyree, Jr., Ms. Connie D. Smith,
Mr. Dennis Montgomery, Mr. John Cone, Mrs. Jean Evans,
Mrs. Diane Sheppard, Spokespersons.
c. Request concerning funds for the Senior Citizens Advisory
(5 min.) Council. The Reverend S. W. Rylton, Spokesman.
4. Petitions and Communications: None.
5. Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
1. (a)
(30 min.)
(1 (a) -)
(1 (d) ) (b)
A report in connection with the proposed 5-year
Capital Improvements Program.
A communication from Councilman Thomas in regard
to the Capital Improvements Program.
(60 min.)
(2- 10 )
(c) Consideration of plans for development of Downtown
Roanoke.
(d) A report in connection with expansion of the city's
current Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Impact Area to include a certain portion of down-
town Roanoke.
A report recommending that $10,000.00 be transferred for
the purchase of a replacement traffic signal controller
for the intersection of Orange Avenue and Vinton Mill
Road, N. E.
A report
with the
property
June 30,
recommending authorization to execute a lease
Virginia State Department of Health for use of
at 530 8th Street, S. W., for a term ending
1998.
A report recommending authorization to execute a new
license agreement with the United States of America,
Federal Aviation Administration, for continued opera-
tio~ of a runway end identification light system for
Runway 23.
A report in connection with the Carriage Manor Apartments,
proposed to be constructed on a 15-acre tract of land in
the northwest portion of the city, south of the inter-
section of Hershberger Road and 1-581.
A report recommending concurrence i~ the disbursement of
$5,000.00 to SPCA from the current budget, and in the
execution of a contract establishin~ a joint City--SPCA
animal control operation.
7. A report concerning Civic Center remodelino and employ-
ment of professional assistance for the project.
8. A report recommending authorization to advertise for bids
for purchase of new staging for the Civic Center
Coliseum.
9. A report concerning the Weed Ordinance.
10.
A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee for
purchase of various vehicular equipment and the transfer
of funds to permit the total purchase.
b. Director of Finance:
(5 min.).
(1 ~ 2 )
A report recommending a deappropriation and refund of
funds in connection with the close-out of Wilderness
Challenge Grant No. 78-A4489J.
2. A report recommending certain refunds in connection
with the close-out of the Jail Classification Grant.
Reports of Committees:
min.)
A report of the City Planning Commission requesting a ten-
tative indication of Council's position on members of said
Commission serving on an Architectural Review Board. Mr.
J. P. Bradshaw, Jr., Chairman.
(5 min.)
A communication from the Roanoke City School Board request-
in9 that $57,541.00 be appropriated to Community Education,
to provide a program at Hurt Park and Fallon Park Ele-
mentary Schools to involve adults and youngsters in
recreational and educational activities.
(20 min.)
A report of the Revenue Study Commission in connection
with Business and Occupational License Fees. Mr. Lacy
Hanson, Chairman.
Unfinished Business: None·
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
Ordinance No. 24620, on second reading, amending the Air-
port Use Agreement dated April 1, 1q78 between the City
and Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated to add 592.76 square
feet formerly occupied by Eastern Airlines to the terminal
space under lease, upon certain terms and conditions.
(5
(a
min.)
c)
An Ordinance accepting a certain proposal and awarding a
contract for the services of a pension plan consultant,
upon certain terms and conditions; rejecting certain other
bids; authorizing the appropriate City officials to exe-
cute the requisite contract; and providing for an emergency.
c. A Resolution authorizing the holding of two regular Council
meetings during the months of June, July and August, lqTq.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a.
Appointment of a Commission to plan
Centennial celebration in 1982.
for the Roanoke
10. Other Hearings of Citizens;
REGULAR ~EKL¥ SESSIOI~I .... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
May 14, 1979
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Hunicipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, Hay 14, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., with Hayor Noel C.
Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................. 7.
ABSENT: None ......................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, Pastor, First Baptist
Church of Fincastle, Virginia.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring May 14 - 20, 1979, as
National Police Week in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
SCHOOLS: The Mayor declared that pursuant to Ordinance No. 24409 adopted by the Council
on December 4, 1978, Council shall elect on or before Hay 15 of each year certain Roanoke City
School Board members. He advised that the terms of Mr. Lewis M. Nelson, Jr., the Reverend James
A. Allison, Jr., and Miss Leila Stalker will expire on June 30, 1979, and called for nominations
to fill the vacancies.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of the Reverend Stephen L. Moose.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of the Reverend James A. Allison, Jr.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of Mr. Lewis M. Nelson, Jr.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. Mel Ludovici.
Mr. Landis placed in nomination the name of Mr. George E. May.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Miss Leila Stalker.
Mr. Thomas moved that the nominations be closed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis
and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor declined to submit nominations, advising that if he was going to place a name
or names in nomination, he should relinquish the Chair and allow the Vice-Mayor to preside.
The following vote was recorded for the above nominees:
FOR THE REVEREI~D MOOSE: Council member Bowles .......................................... 1.
FOR THE REVEREND ALLISON: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
FOR MR. NELSON: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................................ 6.
FOR MR. LUDOVICI: Council members Bowles, Grove and Hubard ............................. 3.
FOR MR. MAY: Council members Garland and Landis ........................................ 2.
FOR MISS STALKER: Council members Thomas and Mayor Taylor .............................. 2.
The Mayor declared the Reverend Allison with seven votes, Mr. Nelson with six votes and
Mr. Ludovici with three votes to be the successful candidates; whereupon, Mr. Landis questioned
whether or not a majority vote of Council was needed before Mr. Ludovici could be declared a
successful candidate. The Mayor replied that if Council would prefer to have a majority vote he
would be pleased to declare the Reverend Allison and Mr. Nelson duly elected and the Council
could have another roll call vote on Mr. Ludovici's nomination.
The Mayor then requested a ruling from the City Attorney; whereupon, the City Attorney
requested that he be permitted to respond to the Mayor's inquiry at a later point in the meeting
in order that he may thoroughly research the question.
Upon the advice of the City Attorney, the Mayor declared the Reverend James A. Allison,
Jr., and Mr. Lewis M. Nelson, Jr., as duly reelected members of the Roanoke City School Board for
terms of three years each beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1982, and stated that he
would hold in abeyance the declaration of the third member until the City Attorney could research
the matter and submit a legal opinion.
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Later durinS the meet/ns, the City Attorney called attention to Section 55 of the
City Charter stating that the Council will provide for a School Board consisting of seven members,
and Section 56 providing that the seven members shall be elected at large. He reviewed provisions
of Ordinance No. 24409 providing that Council shall hold an election after it has interviewed
publicly the candidates, advising that Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 2, Rule 11 of the City Code
provides that when the City Charter or Ordinances of the Council do not speak to an issue, the
Council should refer to Roberts Rules of Order which provides in Section 46 as follows: "a plurality
never adopts a motion nor elects anyone to office unless by a special rule previously adopted".
He stated that he knew of no such special rule. Mr. Dibling said that only the Reverend Allison
and Mr. Nelson had been elected and that the voting should proceed with the four remaining candidate~
The Mayor then declared the floor open for nominations to fill the third seat.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the nome of Mr. Mel Ludovici.
Mr. Landis placed in nomination the name of Mr. George E. May.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the nome of Miss Leila Stalker.
There being no further nominations, the following vote was recorded on the above
nominees:
FOR MR. LUDOVICI: Council members Bowles, Grove and Hubard .......................... 3.
FOR MR. MAY: Council members Garland, Landis and Mayor Taylor ....................... 3.
FOR MISS STALKER: Council member Thomas ............................................. 1.
The Mayor stated that the vote was three votes for Mr. Ludovici, three votes for Mr. May
and one vote for Miss Stalker and suggested that with the concurrence of Council, the nome of Miss
Stalker be removed from consideration; whereupon, Mr. Thomas so moved. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
The Chair requested that the City Clerk call the roll on the nomes of Messrs. Ludovici
and May; whereupon, the following vote was recorded:
FOR MR. LUDOVICI: Council members Bowles, Grove and Hubard .......................... 3.
FOR MR. MAY: Council members Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............... 4.
ACTION: The Mayor declared the newly elected members of the Roanoke City School Board to be
the Reverend James A. Allison, Jr., Mr. George E. May and Mr. Lewis M. Nelson, Jr., for terms
of three years each beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1982.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ACTION:
ZONING: The City Clerk having set a public hearing for Monday, May 14, 1979,
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on the request of
Messrs. George W. Overby and Leo N. Lampros that property located at 2311, 2307 and 2303
Sanford Avenue, S. W., described as Lots 14, 15 and 16, Block 1, Colonial Heights,
Official Tax Nos. 1271014, 1271015 and 1271016, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential
District, to C-l, Office and Institutional District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report
recommending that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. B. K. Cruey, Attorney, was present in support of the request of his
clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Hubard moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24623) AN ORDINANCE to omend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 126, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 346.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
ZONING: The City Clerk having set a public hearing for Monday, May 14, 1979,
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on the request of Mr.
Calvin W. Powers that the rear or easterly 47.6 feet of property located at 2811 Williom-
son Road, N. W., being a portion of Official Tax No. 3100917, be rezoned from RD, Duplex
Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, and a portion of or 47.6 feet
of Official Tax Nos. 3100912 - 3100914, inclusive, be rezoned from RG-2, General Residenti
District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the matter was before the body.
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In this connection, the City Planning Co~aission submitted a written report
recomending that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mrs. Bowles moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24624) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 310, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 347.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having set a public hearing for Monday, May 14,
1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on the request
of Valley Home for the Aged, Incorporated, that an alley between Syracuse and Thomas
Avenues, N. W., in the 1100 block, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was
before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report
recommending that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to view the alley submitted a written report advising
that they have viewed the property and find that it is an uncut, ungraded and unused
alley commonly referred to as a "paper" alley and that it has never been constructed and
actually used as an alleyway, and they are of the opinion that no inconvenience would
result from closing said alley.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. James H. Fulghum, Jr., Attorney, appeared before Council in support of the
request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Landis moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24625) AN ORDINANCE permitting the vacating, discontinuing and closing of
an alley which is more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 348.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
ZONING: The City Clerk having set a public hearing for Monday, May 14, 1979,
at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on the request of Mr.
Bland A. Painter that a certain tract of land located in the 3400 block of King Street,
N. E., containing five acres, more or less, Official Tax No. 7100701, be rezoned from
RC--1, General Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, the matter was
before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report
recommending that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Ms. Linda F. Steele, Attorney, appeared before Council in support of the
request of her client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Grove moved that the followin
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24626) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 710, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning, subject to certain conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 349.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
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CO~S~T AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considere
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed,
and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and
would be considered separately.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council on Monday, April 23, 1979,
were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
CIVIL DEFENSE-FUEL OIL: A report of the City Manager in connection with a
pilot program for energy management, advising that he has instructed the City's Office
of Emergency Services to cooperate in this pilot program and instructed Mr. Trent to
contact his counterparts in Roanoke County, Salem and Vinton in order to establish
uniform procedures for the entire valley.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
CITY CODE: A report of the City Attorney advising of receipt of the manuscript
of the new City Code, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
HANDICAPPED PERSONS: Mr. Roger M. Winborne, III, representing the Star City
Four Wheelers, appeared before Council and requested use of an accessible gym large
enough for their purposes and permission to take up contributions at their games.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the request, Mr. Garland moved that the matter be referred
to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
SWIMMING POOLS: Ma. Connie D. Smith, 3831 Old Stevens Road, N. W., Mr.
Benjamin Tyree, Jr., 1630 Norris Drive, N. W., Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery, 1711 Leon Street,
N. W., Ms. Jean Evans, 516 Dale Avenue, S. E., Mr. Ben Tyree, 2501 Hanover Avenue, N. W.,
and the Reverend L. C. Roberts, 1921 Mercer Avenue, N. W., appeared before Council and
requested that funds be included in the proposed capital improvements budget to cover
the olympic swimming pools in Washington Park and Fallon Park.
(For full text of Mr. Tyree's remarks, see Exhibit No. 47 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Ms. Smith's remarks, see Exhibit No. 48 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Montgomery's remarks, see Exhibit No. 49 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Ms. Evan's remarks, see statement on file in the City Clerk's
Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Tyree's remarks, see Exhibit No. 50 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Reverend Roberts' remarks, see Exhibit No. 51 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Benjamin Tyree also presented communications from Patrick Henry High
School, Addison Junior High School, Fallon Park Elementary School, Mr. Douglas C. Dowe,
1537 Rugby Boulevard, N. W., Mrs. E. W. Almond, 2008 Wise Avenue, S. E., and Ms. Connie D.
Smith, organizer of the Northwest Neighborhood Alliance, in support of covering the
swimming pools.
(For full text, see communications on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After considerable discussion, Mr. Garland moved that the matter be referred
to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
CITIZENS' SERVICES COMMITTEE: The Reverend S. W. Hylton appeared before
Council in regard to funds for the Senior Citizens' Advisory Council. He stated that
when he appeared before the Citizens' Services Committee in April, his organization was
allocated the sum of $16,000.00 for fiscal year 1979-80, however, he was later advised
through correspondence from the Committee that the appropriation had been cut to $12,000.0G
and he appealed to Council for assistance.
Appearing before Council in support of the Senior Citizens' Advisory Council
were Ms. Myrtle Myers, Ms. Corrine Robinson, and Ms. Mamie Cooper. Approximately 25
persons were present in support of the request.
After discussion of the request, Mr. Garland moved that the matter be referred
to the Citizens' Services Committee for reconsideration at the appropriate time. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
At 9:00 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 9:15 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM: The City Manager submitted a written report
transmitting the proposed Five Year Capital Improvements Program.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the City Manager's report be taken under advisement
and concurred in generally. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously
adopted.
In this connection, Mr. Thomas presented a communication in regard to the
establishment of a procedural policy for the funding of the suggested capital improve-
ments program and moved that his communication along with the City Manager's report be
referred to the Financial and Planning Session of Council on Monday, May 23, 1979, for
consideration at that time. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously
adopted.
The final plans for development of downtown Roanoke as presented by Moore
Grover and Harper PC, Architects and Planners, were again before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the plans be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
PARKING GARAGE-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report in connec-
tion with expansion of the city's current Economic Development Administration Impact
Area to include a certain portion of downtown Roanoke.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
Resolution:
(#24627) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to apply to the appropriate
Federal agencies for an expansion of the boundaries of the City's Economic Development
Administration (EDA) Impact Area.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 328.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-TRAFFIC ENGINEERING: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $10,000.00 be transferred for the purchase of a replacement traffic
signal controller for the intersection of Orange Avenue and Vinton Mill Road, N. E.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending the 1978-79 C~neral Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appro-
priation Ordinances:
(#24628) Al/ ORDINANCE to amend and reordatn certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 329.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to execute a lease with the Virginia State Department of Health for use of
property at 530 8th Street, S. W., for a term ending June 30, 1998.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24629) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the City to lease the old
D.M.V. Building located at 530 8th Street, S. W., in the City of Roanoke, to the Virginia
State Department of Health, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 349.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization
to execute a new license agreement with the United States of America, Federal Aviation
Administration, for continued operation of a runway end identification light system
for Runway 23 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24630) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute a new license
agreement between the City and the Federal Aviation Administration to install, operate,
and maintain at its entire expense a runway end identification light system and control
facilities for Runway 23 at Roanoke Municipal Airport (Woodrum Field), upon certain
terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 350.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report in connectic
with the Carriage Manor Apartments proposed to be constructed on a 15-acre tract of land
in the northwest portion of the city, south of the intersection of Hershberger Road and
1-581, recommending that Council concur in the comments previously submitted relative to
traffic and further indicate that, as the proposed development does not involve housing
subsidies, it is not in conflict with the City's Housing Policy and Housing Assistance
Plan.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
ANIMALS: The City Manager submitted a written report recon~ending concurrence
in the disbursement of $5,000.00 to SPCA from the current budget, and in the execution
of a contract establishing a joint City -- SPCA animal control operation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Lelia Spitz representing the Humane Education Service appeared before
Council and urged that Council postpone action on the Ordinance until more detailed
information can be obtained by her organization.
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Mr. Ross Hart, Vice-President of the Roanoke Valley Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals, appeared before Council and advised that the Board of Directors
ham unanimously approved the proposed contract.
Hr. Garland moved that Council concur in the City Manager's report and offered
the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24631) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract with
the Roanoke Valley Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals providing for the
Society's operation and maintenance of an impoundment facility for animals delivered to
the facility by City animal control officers and providing for the proper care and
disposition of such animals by the Society; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 329.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
CIVIC CENTER: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
the proposal of SFS Interiors for an overall remodeling and redecorating program for the
Civic Center complex in the amount of $5,500.00, be accepted; further recommending that
SFS develop and implement contract documents to remodel and redecorate the Exhibit Hall
and Auditorium through preparation of contract documents, letting of contracts and
supervision of the project in the amount of $9,950.00; and also that $115,450.00 be
transferred from the Civic Center's General Fund Account to professional services and
construction.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of SFS Interiors:
(#24632) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal and authorizing the employ-
ment of engineering services to prepare a report with respect to the remodeling of the
Civic Center complex and to receive bids, let contracts and supervise the remodeling
work, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 330.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to advertise for bids for purchase of new staging for the Civic Center
Coliseum.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT-REFUSE COLLECTION: The City Manager submitted a written
report in connection with the Weed Ordinance, providing that certain weeds and trash
shall constitute a public nuisance, requiring abatement of such nuisances by responsible
parties, establishing a procedure for abatement where responsible parties refuse to
comply with provisions of law and establishing due process procedures for such persons
and providing a method for the City to be reimbursed for such expenditures, recommending
the enactment of such an Ordinance and that the Citizens' Request for Service Office
administer the Ordinance, effective May 14, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24633) AN ORDINANCE providing for the repeal of Chapter 16, Noxious Weeds,
and the enactment of new Chapter 16.1, Weed and Trash Abatement, of Title XIII, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, providing that certain weeds and trash
shall constitute a public nuisance, requiring abatement of such nuisances by responsible
parties, establishing a procedure for abatement where responsible parties refuse to
comply with provisions of law and establishing due process procedures for such persons,
providing a method for the City to be reimbursed for its expenditures, and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 330.)
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Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
BUDGET-PUBLIC WORKS-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report
concurring in a report of the Bid Co-,~ittee recommending that the bids of Magic City
Motor Corporation, Roanoke Welding Company, Murphy Body Distributors, Incorporated,
and Berglund Chevrolet, Incorporated, for supplying certain vehicular equipment to the
City, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the reports and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79 budget to
provide sufficient funds for the purchase of the equipment:
(#24634) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 332.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Grove abstained from voting.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance providing for the purchase
of the equipment:
(#24635) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain vehicular equipment
for use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting certain bids made
to the City for furnishing and delivering said vehicular equipment; rejecting certain
bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 333.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Grove abstained from voting.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: The Director of Finance submitted
a written report recommending a deappropriation and refund of funds in connection with
the close-out of Wilderness Challenge Grant No. 78-A44895.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24636) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 334.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
BUDGET-GRANTS-JAIL: The Director of Finance submitted a written report
recommending certain refunds in connection with the close-out of the Jail Classification
Grant.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24637) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 334.)
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Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
REPORTS OF CO~IITTEES:
CITY PLANNING COMMISSION-CO~94ITTEES: Mr. John P. Bradshaw, Jr., Chairman of
the City Planning Com~ission, appeared before Council and presented a report of the
Comission requesting a tentative indication of Council's position on members of said
Commission serving on an Architectural Review Board in view of the fact that Council
recently enacted Ordinance No. 24575 which restricted members of the City Planning
Commission from serving on any other Council authority, board, commission or co~ittee.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Hubard moved that the City Attorney be
instructed to prepare the appropriate measure amending Ordinance No. 24575 which would
allow City Planning Co~mission members to serve on the Architectural Review Board. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A report of the Roanoke City School Board requesting that
$57,541.00 be appropriated to Community Education, to provide a program at Hurt Park
and Fallon Park Elementary Schools to involve adults and youngsters in recreational and
educational activities, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the request and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24638) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 335.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
TAXES: A report of the Revenue Study Commission in connection with Business
and Occupational License Fees, making certain recommendations in connection therewith,
was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be taken under advisement to be discussed by
the Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday, May 21, 1979, at 2:30 p.m.,
and that the City Attorney be instructed to commence with preparation of the appropriate
measure or measures in conformance with the recommendations of the Revenue Study Commission
and such amendments as the Council may deem appropriate. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 24620 amending the Airport Use Agreement dated April
1, 1978 between the City and Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated to add 592.76 square feet
formerly occupied by Eastern Airlines to the terminal space under lease, upon certain
terms and conditions, having previously been before the Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Landis offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24620) AN ORDINANCE amending the Airport Use Agreement dated April 1, 1978
between the City and Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated to add 592.76 square feet formerly
occupied by Eastern Airlines to the terminal space under lease, upon certain terms and
conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 328.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council me~oers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
PENSIONS: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure accepting the proposal of William M. Mercer, Incorporated, for conductim
a complete analysis of the City's pension plan and for making recommendations regarding
same, for the base bid amount of $24,000.00, upon certain terms and conditions, he
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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(#24639) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal and awarding a contract
for the services of a pension plan consultant, upon certain terms and conditions; rejecting
certain other bids; authorizing the appropriate city officials to execute the requisite
contract; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 335.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
COUNCIL: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the holding of two regular Council meetings during the
months of June, July and August, 1979, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered
the following Resolution:
(#24640) A RESOLUTION authorizing the holding of two regular Council meetings
during the months of June, July and August, 1979.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 336.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CELEBRATIONS: Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution establishing a
Roanoke Centennial Commission, enumerating the objectives and duties and responsibilities
of such Commission and providing for its membership:
(#24641) A RESOLUTION establishing a Roanoke Centennial Commission, enumerating
the objectives and duties and responsibilities of such Commission and providing for
its membership.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 336.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................ - ............................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
HEALTH AGENCIES: The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 1921 Mercer Avenue, N. W.,
appeared before Council and expressed appreciation to Mr. Hubard for requesting the
City Manager to perform a study of the overall health plan, policy or program of the City.
(See Minutes of April 23, 1979.)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
10:45 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
SPECIAL SESSION .... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, May 23, 1979
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call
Invocation:
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
Statement of Purpose. Mayor Taylor.
City Manager:
a. A report concerning the fiscal year 1979-80 budget.
Citizen Input:
Director of Finance:
Certificate advising that funds required for the
1979-80 General Fund, Water Fund, Sewage Treatment
Fund, Roanoke Civic Center Fund and Airport Fund
will be available for appropriation.
Ordinances and Resolutions:
An Ordinance adopting the annual General Fund Appro-
priation of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980;
and declaring the existence of an emergency.
An Ordinance adopting the annual Water Fund Appro-
priation of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980;
and declaring the existence of an emergency.
An Ordinance adopting the annual Sewage Treatment
Fund Appropriation of the City of Roanoke for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 1979, and ending
June 30, 1980; and declaring the existence of an
emergency.
An Ordinance adopting the annual Civic Center F~nd
Appropriation of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30,
1980; and declaring the existence of an emergency.
An Ordinance adopting the annual Municipal Airport
Fund Appropriation of the City of Roanoke for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 1979, and ending
June 30, 1980; and declaring the existence of an
emergency.
An Ordinance to adopt and provide a new Pay Plan for
the employees of the City of Roanoke effective July 1,
1979; amending and modifying Ordinance No. 24376 to
the extent herein provided; and providing for an
emergency.
An Ordinance placing the position of City Manager
within the Pay and Classification Plans of the City
of Roanoke; establishing the Range and Step within
such Pay Plan for H. B. Ewert, City Manager;
establishing an anniversary date for Mr. Ewert; and
providing for effective dates and an emergency.
An Ordinance fixing the annual compensation of cer-
tain unclassified officials and employees, and
providing for an emergency.
An Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Utilit~ service tax,
Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956), as emended, by the addition of a new
section to provide that the tax imposed and levied
by the City upon purchasers of utility services on
and after October 1, 1979, shall be fourteen per
cent (14%) of the charge made by the seller against
the purchaser with respect to each utility service;
on and after October 1, 1980, such tax shall be im-
posed and levied at the rate of eleven and one-half
per cent (11.5%); on and after October 1, 1981, such
tax shall be levied at the rate of ten per cent {10%);
and providing for an emergency.
A Resolution expressing the position and intent of
the Council of the City of Roanoke with respect to
parking facilities in the Downtown area.
A Resolution expressing the intent of the Council of
the City of Roanoke with respect to the provision of
adequate court facilities for the various courts of
the City of Roanoke.
A Resolution endorsing the Capital Improvement Pro-
gram submitted by the City Manager on May 8, 1979,
and expressing the intent of the Council of the City
of Roanoke to submit the proposed Capital Improvement
Projects other than the proposed new court facility
to the voters for bond referendum in November, 1979.
SPECIAL SESSION .... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
May 23, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special session in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Wednesday, May 23, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., with Mayor Noel C.
Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............... 7.
ABSENT: None ....................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; Mr. James D. Grisso, Assistant Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
BUDGET: The Mayor referred to the following letter calling the special
meeting of Council:
"May 23, 1979
Honorable Members of
Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Section 10, Meetings of Council, of the Roanoke
City Charter, this is to advise you that I am calling a
Special Meeting of the Roanoke City Council on Wednesday,
May 23, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., in the City Council Chamber,
fourth floor of the Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue,
S. W., for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the
1979-1980 City Budget. Ail persons will be accorded an
opportunity to speak concerning all aspects of the
Budget, including proposed use of Federal Revenue Sharing
Funds.
The following items will be considered by the Council:
A report of the City Manager concerning the fiscal
year 1979-80 budget.
Certificate of the Director of Finance advising that
funds required for the 1979-80 General Fund, Water
Fund, Sewage Treatment Fund, Roanoke Civic Center
Fund and Airport Fund will be available for appropria-
tion.
An Ordinance adopting the annual General Fund Appro-
priation of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980; and
declaring the existence of an emergency.
An Ordinance adopting the annual Water Fund Appropria-
tion of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year begin-
ning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980; and de-
claring the existence of an emergency.
An Ordinance adopting the annual Sewage Treatment Fund
Appropriation of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980;
and declaring the existence of an emergency.
An Ordinance adopting the annual Civic Center Fund Appro-
priation of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year begin-
ning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980; and declaring
the existence of an emergency.
An Ordinance adopting the annual Municipal Airport Fund
Appropriation of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980; and de-
claring the existence of an emergency.
An Ordinance to adopt and provide a new Pay Plan for the
employees of the City of Roanoke effective July 1, 1979;
amending and modifying Ordinance No. 24376 to the extent
herein provided; and providing for an emergency.
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An Ordinance placing the position of City Manager within
the Pay and Classification Plans of the City of Roanoke;
establishing the Range and Step within such Pay Plan for
H. B. Ewert, City Hanager; establishing an anniversary
date for Hr. Ewert; and providing for effective dates and
an emergency,
An Ordinance
unclassified
an emergancy.
fixing the annual compensation of certain
officials and employees, and providing for
An Ordinance emending Chapter 3, Utility service tax,
Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke
(1956), as amended, by the addition of a new section
to provide that the tax imposed and levied by the City
upon purchasers of utility services on and after October
1, 1979, shall be fourteen per cent (141) of the charge
made by the seller against the purchaser with respect to
each utility service; on and after October 1, 1980,
such tax shall be imposed and levied at the rate of
eleven and one-half per cent (11.5%); on and after
October 1, 1981, such tax shall be levied at the rate
of ten per cent (10%); and providing for an emergency.
A Resolution expressing the position and intent of the
Council of the City of Roanoke with respect to parking
facilities in the Downtown area.
A Resolution expressing the intent of the Council of
the City of Roanoke with respect to the provision of
adequate court facilities for the various courts of
the City of Roanoke.
A Resolution endorsing the Capital Improvement Program
submitted by the City Manager on May 8, 1979, and
expressing the intent of the Council of the City of
Roanoke to submit the proposed Capital Improvement Pro-
jects other than the proposed new court facility to the
voters for bond referendum in November, 1979o
Sincerely,
S/ Noel C. Taylor
mp
Noel C. Taylor
Mayor
NtT:is
CCI
Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager, City
Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney, City
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance, City
Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk, City"
ACTION:
The City Manager submitted a written report advising that in accordance with
the City Council's guidance and direction given during Budget Study, the proposed
budget has been revised and provides for a utility tax rate reduction from 15% to 14%
effective October 1, 1979; business and professional occupational license fee reductions;
existing transient occupancy tax rate of one per cent; sewage collector system maintenance
to be continued as a cost in the General Fund; Community Education funds in the additional
amount of $15,000.00 to supplement those funds already budgeted in the Department of
Parks and Recreation and the $57,000.00 grant received by the Roanoke City Schools;
retirement fund contribution reduction of $208,000.00 from the amount originally proposed
based on information just received from the city's actuary; deletion of all capital
improvement project funds with the exception of funds for sewage collector system
replacements; an adjusted school budget which is funded by $13,820,564.00 state and
federal funds, $13,631,857.00 local funds for a total of $27,452,421.00; a balanced
General Fund Budget of $79,881,412.00 with estimated revenues equalling proposed expendi-
tures. The City Manager recommended that Council enact the Ordinances required for
adoption of the fiscal year 1979-80 budgets and that the Community Education Committee
be requested to meet with him to develop a recommendation for the use of the additional
funds budgeted for Community Education.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Manager orally requested that Council meet in Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
At 2:15 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
At 2:40 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
In regard to citizen input relative to the fiscal year 1979-80 budget, Mr.
Thomas moved that any citizen wishing to address the Council be allotted five minutes
each in which to make his or her presentation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and unanimously adopted.
The following persons addressed the Council:
Mr. Joseph D. George, 1243 Hamilton Terrace, S. E.; Mr. James G. Harvey, II, 2056
Memorial Avenue, S. W.; Mr. Benjamin Tyree, Jr., 1630 Norris Drive, N. W.; and Mr. Ben
Tyree, 2501 Hanover Avenue, N. W.
(For full text of Mr. George's comments, see statement on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Harvey's remarks, see Exhibit No. 52 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Benjamin Tyree's remarks, see Exhibit No. 53 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Ben Tyree'a remarks, see Exhibit No. 54 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
A certificate of the Director of Finance advising that funds required for the
1979-80 General Fund, Water Fund, Sewage Treatment Fund, Roanoke Civic Center Fund and
Airport Fund will be available for appropriation, was before Council.
(For full text, see certificate on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the certificate be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
BUDGET: Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance adopting the
annual General Fund Appropriation of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning
July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980 in the amount of $79,881,412.00:
(#24642) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual General Fund Appropriation of the
City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980;
and declaring the existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 337.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
BUDGET-WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance
adopting the annual Water Fund Appropriation of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980 in the amount of $4,217,774.00:
(#24643) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual Water Fund Appropriation of the
City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980;
and declaring the existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 339.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Mr. Grove offered the following emergency
Ordinance adopting the annual Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation of the City of Roanoke
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980 in the amount of
$5,535,150.00:
(#24644) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation
of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30,
1980; and declaring the existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 339.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
ACTION
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
BUDGET-CIVIC CENTER: Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance
adopting the annual Civic Center Fund Appropriation of the City of Roanoke for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980 in the -mount of 1,456,568.001
(#24645) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual Civic Center Fund Appropriation of
the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30,
1980; and declaring the existence of an emergency.
(For.full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 340.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
BUDGET-AIRPORT: Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance adopting
the annual Municipal Airport Fund Appropriation of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal
year beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980 in the amount of $2,026,838.00:
(#24646) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual Municipal Airport Fund Appropriation
of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30,
1980; and declaring the existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 341.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-CITY EMPLOYEES: Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency
Ordinance adopting and providing a new Pay Plan for the employees of the City of Roanoke
effective July 1, 1979:
(#24647) AN ORDINANCE to adopt and provide a new Pay Plan for the employees
of the City of Roanoke effective July 1, 1979; amending and modifying Ordinance Nos.
24376 and 24505 to the extent herein provided; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 341.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-CITY MANAGER: Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency
Ordinance placing the position of City Manager within the Pay and Classification Plans
of the City of Roanoke; establishing Range 41, Step C, within the Pay Plan; and establishi
his anniversary date as July 1 of each year, effective July 1, 1979:
(#24648) AN ORDINANCE placing the position of City Manager within the Pa~ and
Classification Plans of the City of Roanoke; establishing the Range and Step within such
Pay Plan for H. B. Ewert, City Manager; establishing an anniversary date for Mr. Ewert;
and providing for effective dates and an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 343.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS; None ............................................................... O.
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT: Mr. Thomas offered the following
emergency Ordinance fixing the annual compensation of Walker R. Carter, Jr., Clerk of
the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, an unclassified position, at $38,588.00
effective on and after July 1, 1979:
(#24649) AN ORDINANCE fixing the annual compensation of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, an unclassified position; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 343.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
ACTION:
TAXES: Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance relative to the
tax imposed upon utility services on and after October 1, 1979, October 1, 1980 and
October 1, 1981:
(#24650) AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 3, Utility service tax, Title VI,
Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as emended, by the addition of a
now section to provide that the tax imposed and levied by the City upon purchasers of
utility services on and after October 1, 1979, shall be fourteen per cent (14%) of the
charge made by the seller against the purchaser with respect to each utility service; on
and after October 1, 1980, such tax shall be imposed and levied at the rate of eleven
and one-half per cent (11.5%); on and after October 1, 1981, such tax shall be levied at
the rate of ten per cent (10%); and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 344.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
ACTION:
PARKING GARAGE-DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION: Mr. Thomas offered the following
Resolution expressing the position and intent of the Council with respect to parking
facilities in the Downtown area:
(#24651) A RESOLUTION expressing the position and intent of the Council of
the City of Roanoke with respect to parking facilities in the Downtown area.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 345.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
ACTION:
BOND ISSUE-DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION-COURTHOUSE: Mr, Thomas offered the
Resolution expressing the intent of the Council to issue $8,000,000 in general obligation
bonds to provide adequate court facilities, such bonds to be issued pursuant to the
Virginia Public Finance Act without a referendum:
(#24652) A RESOLUTION expressing the intent of the Council of the City of
Roanoke with respect to the provision of adequate court facilities for the various
courts of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 345.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 5.
NAYS: Council members Garland and Landis .................. ~ ................ 2.
ACTION:
BONDS-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution endorsin
the Capital Improvement Program submitted by the City Manager on May 8, 1979, and
expressing the intent of the Council to submit the proposed Capital Improvement Projects
other than the proposed new court facility to the voters for bond referendum in November,
1979:
(#24653) A RESOLUTION endorsing the Capital Improvement Program submitted by
the City Manager on May 8, 1979, and expressing the intent of the Council of the City of
Roanoke to submit the proposed Capital Improvement Projects other than the proposed new
court facility to the voters for bond referendum in November, 1979.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 346.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
3:40 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION .... ROANOI~E CITY COUNCIL
Nay 29, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Tuesday~ May 29, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, wtthMayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council m~mbers Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William $. Hubard, Charles L. Landis and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .................................... 6.
ABSENT: Council member Hampton W. Thomas .............................................. 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. William A. Hewitt, Director of Administration and Public Safety
and Acting City Manager; Mr. Wilburm C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director
of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Prentice Kinser, St. John's Episcopal
Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The Roanoke Valley having recently achieved the distinction of
"Ail America City," the Mayor displayed an award which was presented to the heads of the valley
governments on Saturday, May 27, 1979, by a representative of the National Municipal League in
recognition of progress acknowledged through intelligent citizen action.
ACTION: PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution expressing
the City's appreciation to Mill Mountain Zoo, Incorporated, and the Roanoke Jaycees,
Incorporated, for services rendered the co~nunity in operating the Mill Mountain Children'f
Zoo:
(#24654) A RESOLUTION expressing the City's appreciation to Mill Mountain
Zoo, Inc., and Roanoke Jaycees, Inc., for services rendered the community in operating
the Mill Mountain Children's Zoo.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 350.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
ACTION: PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution expressing
appreciation to Roanoke Transportation Museum, Incorporated, for services rendered the
co,unity in operating the Roanoke Transportation Museum:
(#24655) A RESOLUTION expressing the City's appreciation to Roanoke Transportati
Museum, Inc., for services rendered the co~unity in operating the Roanoke Transportation
Museum.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 351.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
ACTION: AIRPORT: Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution expressing the Council's
thanks to and appreciation of all persons who contributed to the success of the Airport's
Fiftieth A~niversary Celebration:
(#24656) A RESOLUTION expressing the Council's thanks to and appreciation of
all persons who contributed to the success of the Airport's Fiftieth Anniversary
Celebration.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 351.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
(5 min. )
(5 min. )
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, May 29, 1979
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Prentice
Kinser, St. John's Episcopal Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
Presentation by the Mayor: Resolution to Mill Mountain
Zoo, Incorporated, and the Roanoke Jaycees, Incorporated,
for services rendered the community in operating the Mill
Mountain Children's Zoo.
Presentation by the Mayor: Resolution expressing appre-
ciation to the Roanoke Transportation Museum, Incorporated,
for services rendered the community in operating the
Roanoke Transportation Museum.
Presentation by the Mayor:
Veterans Week.
Proclamation for Vietnam
BID OPENINGS
a. Bids for carpet replacement in the Terminal Building
at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
b. Bids for miscellaneous small area street and sidewalk
restoration at various locations within the city.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Minutes of the special meeting of Council on Monday, April
16, 1979; and the regular meeting of Council on Monday, }!ay 7,
1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading of the minutes
and approve as recorded.
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min.
min. )
(5 min. )
dj
(5 min. )
A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the
financial report for the School ~oard for the month of April
1979. '
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and f~le.
Qualification of Mr. Lelghton H. Haley as a member of the
Youth Commission for a term of two years ending April 30, 1981.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Publlc Matters:
Request that the contemplated severance of Mrs. Ellen
Pettrey from her posit~on as Coordinator of Senior Citizen
actlvitzes, be reconsidered. Mrs. Elizabeth H. Forrest,
Senior Citizen Group of Christ Episcopal Church, Spokes-
person.
Request relative to the need to advance all human service
systems toward alleviating poverty. Mr. George E.
Franklin, Executive Director, O.I.C., Spokesperson.
Request to present a petition concerning the Vinton Mill
Road highway project. Mrs. Barbara Barton, Spokesperson.
Request for an amendment to the City's Housing Assistance
Plan for 1978-79 to reflect new construction of Section 8
Elderly Units for Census Tract 3 and Census Tract 6. Mr.
N. Harrison Stoneman, Vice-President, Fralin and Waldron,
Inc., Spokesperson.
Petitions and Communications:
aJ
(5 min. )
A co~u~un~catlon from Mr. Robert F. R~der, Commonwealth's
Attorney, requesting approval of an annual salary rate of
$25,168.00, per Range 30, Step C of the Pay Plan, for the
Chief Asslstant Commonwealth's Attorney effective April 1,
1979.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
1. A report concernlng e~ght proposals for Section 8 new
(45 min.) construction assisted housing in the city.
(1 - 6 )
2. A report recommending waiver of the usual fees for use
of Victory Stadium on July 4, 1979, for a public cele-
bration including music and fireworks.
3. (a)
A report recolmuending that an additional $6,706.00
be appropriated to the Law Library budget for the
current fiscal year, with the city and the Bar
Association sharing costs beyond projected revenue
from civil court assessment fees according to
library utilization.
(b)
A report in regard to financing and management of
the Law Library during fiscal year 1979-80, recom-
mending that the city and the Bar Association
share non-reimbursable operating costs according
to utilization.
(c)
A communication from Ms. Angelica D. Lloyd, on
behalf of the Roanoke Bar Association, concurring
in the above reports.
e
A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee
recommending that certain bids totaling $83,000.94 for
the purchase of replacement construction equipment, be
accepted.
5. A report in connection with a report of the Bid Com-
mittee on the purchase of two new fire pumpers.
6. A report in connection with reports of the Bid Com-
mittee on trucks and related equipment.
b. City Attorney:
(5 min. )
1. A report recommending a settlement of the matter of
liquidated damages on the Municipal Parking Garage.
c. Director of Finance:
(2 min. )
A report recommending a certain transfer of funds in
connection with the close-out of Local Public Works
Grant No. 01-51-26622.
Reports of Conunittees:
me
(5 min. )
A communication from the Roanoke City School Board request-
ing several appropriations. Mr. L. M. Nelson, Jr.,
Chairman.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions=
aJ
Ordinance No. 24623, on second reading, rezoning property
located at'2311, 2307 and 2303 Sanford Avenue, S. W., des-
cribed as Lots 14, 15 and 16, Block 1, Colonial Heights,
Official Tax Nos. 1271014, 1271015 and 1271016, from RD,
Duplex Residential District, to C-l, Office and Institu-
tional District.
Ordinance No. 24624, on second reading, rezoning the rear
or easterly 47.6 feet of property located at 2811 William-
son Road, N. W., being a portion of Official Tax No.
3100917, from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2,
General Commercial District, and a portion of or 47.6
feet of Official Tax Nos. 3100912 - 3100914, inclusive,
from RG-2, General Residential District, to C-2, General
Commercial Distr~ct.
Ordinance No. 24625, on second reading, vacating, discon-
tinuing and closing an alley between Syracuse and Thomas
Avenues, N. W., in the 1100 block.
(10 min. )
(a - h )
Ordinance No. 24626, on second reading, rezoning a certain
tract of land located in the 3400 block of King Street,
N. E., containing 5 acres, more or less, Official Tax No.
7100701, from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2,
General Co~unercial District.
Ordinance No. 24629, on second reading, authorizing and
providing for the City to lease the old D.M.V. Building
located at 530 8th Street, S. W., in the City of Roanoke,
to the Virginia State Department of Health, upon certain
terms and conditions.
Ordinance No. 24630, on second reading, authorizing the
City Manager to execute a new license agreement between
the City and the Federal Aviation Administration to
install, operate, and main=ain at its entire expense a
runway end identification light syste~u and control facili-
ties for Runway 23 at Roanoke Municipal Airport (Woodrum
Field), upon certain terms and conditions.
A Resolution expressing the Council's thanks to and appre-
ciation of all persons who contributed to the success of
the Airport's Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration.
An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1978-79 General Fund and Grant Programs Fund Appropriation
Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
Motions a~d Miscellaneous Business:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
committees of the Council.
i0. Other Hearings of Citizens:
ACTION:
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ACTION:
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor preaented a proclAmAtion declaring the week of May
28, 1979, as Vietnam Veterans Week in the City of Roanoke.
In connection with the designation, the Mayor presented Certificates issued by
the President of the United States of America for Outstanding Community Achievement of
Vietnam Era Veterans to the following persons: Kenneth L. Cooper, Brian F. Echols,
Robert R. Mitchell, Jr., David V. Ross, and Roy g. Spicer.
BID OPENINGS:
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for carpet replacement
in the Terminal Building at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, said proposals to
be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 29, 1979, and to be opened
before the Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the
Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the
City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Sears Contract Sales
(Alternate) $12,537.20
Discount Carpet Center/DBA The
Carpet Shop, Incorporated
18,841.00
Mr. Hubard moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mmyor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Kit B. Kiser and Robert
C. Poole as members of the committee.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SIDEWALK, CORB AIqD GUTTER: Pursuant to notice of advertise-
ment for bids for miscellaneous small area street and sidewalk restoration at various
locations within the city, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30
p.m., Tuesday, May 29, 1979, and to be opened before Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date,
the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no
representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to
proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the
following bids:
Admmm Construction Company
$178,848.50
John A. Hall & Company,
Incorporated
181,450.50
S. R. Draper Paving Company,
Incorporated
191,707.00
Mr. Hubard moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. ~ucian Y. Grove, Chairman, J. D. Sink and Thomas
F. Brady as members of the committee.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considere
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed,
and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and
would be considered separately.
MINUTES: Minutes of the special meeting of Council held on Monday, April 16,
1979; and the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, May 7, 1979, were before the
body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
SCHOOLS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the financial
report for the School Board for the month of April, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
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ACTION:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Hayor
Taylor ................................................................................
NAYS: None ................................................................. -O.
(H~. Thomas was absent.)
YOUTH COI~fISSION: The qualification of Hr. Leighton N, Haley as a member of
the Youth Commission for a term of two years endins April 30, 1981, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 6
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
REGULAR AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
SENIOR CITIZENS: Mrs. Elizabeth H. Forrest representing the Senior Citizens'
Group at Christ Episcopal Church, appeared before Council and requested that the contem-
plated severance of Ms. Ellen Pettrey from her position as Coordinator of Senior Citizen
Activities be reconsidered.
(For full text of Mrs. Forrest's remarks, see Exhibit No. 55 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Approximately 30 persons were present in support of the remarks of Mrs. Forrest.
Mr. Landis moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report to
Council at his earliest convenience. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: A request of Mr. George E. Franklin,
Jr., Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, to address Council
relative to the need to advance all human service systems toward alleviating poverty,
was before the body.
The uity ulerk advised that Mr. Franklin had requested that the matter be
deferred until the regular meeting of Council on Monday, June 11, 1979; whereupon, Mr.
Hubard so moved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: A request Of Mrs. Robert G. Barton, Jr., 2333 King Street,
N. E., to present a petition concerning the Vinton Mill Road Highway Project, was before
Council.
Prior to recognizing Mrs. Barton, the Mayor advised that a Combined Location
and Design Public Hearing would be held by the Virginia Department of Highways and
Transportation on June 7, 1979, at the William Byrd Intermediate School in ¥inton,
Virginia, at 8:00 p.m. He stated that the proper forum for Mrs. Barton's comments would
be at the public hearing since representatives of the City and the Highway Department
would be present to address the matter. He noted that the City's position going into
the public hearing could not be changed at this late date in light of previous action
already taken by the Council.
The City Attorney stated that pursuant to Title 2, Chapter 4, Section 2, Rule 10
of the City Code, when a question has been taken, it shall be in order for any member
voting with the majority to move for a reconsideration, that it would be legally possible
to move for reconsideration of Council's prior action, but practically speaking it
would be difficult because the hearing which has been scheduled is to consider a plan
that involves a certain highway configuration and it would be difficult for the Highway
Department at this late date to change its plan which is to be presented for advice and
com~ent of our citizens on June 9.
Mrs. Barton appeared before Council and presented a petition signed by 136
persons opposing the four laning of ¥inton Mill Road and suggested certain alternatives
to connecting Routes 460 and 24.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Robert G. Barton, Jr., appeared before Council and spoke in support of a
two lane concept.
(For full text of Mr. Barton's remarks, see Exhibit No. 56 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Garland moved that Council reconsider
its previous motion adopted by a 5 - 2 vote on April 9, 1979, in support of pursuing a
four-lane concept on Vinton Mill Road. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--(
NAYS:
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. J. R. Richardson representing the interests of his father-in-law, Mr. A. A.
Willi-m~, 401 VintonHill Road, N. E., appeared before Council and spoke in support of a
four-lane project.
(For full text of Mr. Richardson's remarks, see Exhibit No. 57 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Ralph E. Dooley, Route 1, Vinton, Virginia, appeared before Council and
spoke in support of a two-lane concept.
(For full text of Mr. Dooley's remarks, see Exhibit No. 58 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Following considerable discussion of the matter, Mr. Garland moved that Council
support a two lane concept for the Vinton Mill Road Project and that the City Manager be
instructed to present this position to the Highway Department at its public hearing on
June 7, 1979. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove and Hubard ........................... 3.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Landis and Mayor Taylor ..................... 3.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Mr. N. Harrison Stoneman, Vice-President, Fralin and
Waldron, Incorporated, appeared before Council and requested an amendment to the City's
Housing Assistance Plan for the fiscal year 1978-79 to reflect new construction of
Section 8 Elderly Units for Census Tracts 3 and 6.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Mayor called attention to a report of the City Manager which would be
presented to Council later during the meeting listing two units (Farrington Apartments
and Lee Hy Manor Apartments) which come under the present Housing Assistance Plan,
advising that the new Plan will be in effect before any other change could be made and
considered within this particular year and if that is true, Council should so inform Mr.
Stoneman and advise him that any consideration his firm would receive would have to be
in the new year and if HUD concurs, Council would be in accord. He said that no action
Council could take at the present time would include Fralin and Waldron's proposal in
this year's Housing Assistance Plan.
The City Engineer appeared before Council and stated that Mr. Stoneman had
been advised of exactly what the Mayor stated, that another item on the agenda dealt
with the Section 8 units which are proposed and the two that are in compliance with the
Housing Assistance Plan. H~ noted that the only addition that could be made which may
make it possible to consider the Fralin and Waldron request is in considering 5.a.1, as
an addition to making co~mnents on the two units based on the present Housing Assistance
Plan, that Council suggest to HUD that if for some reason they do not make their decision
on which unit gets funded until after the City's new Housing Assistance Plan is approved,
the City would be willing to review all of the proposals in light of the new Housing
Assistance Plan at that time.
Mr. Stoneman stated that Fralin and Waldron understands that only two projects
can conform to the Housing Assistance Plan under the plan which is presently in effect,
but if hUD makes its decision some time after June, the new Housing Assistance Plan
would be in effect and the projects could be considered at that time and if that is the
route Council intends to pursue, Fralin and Waldron would withdraw its request.
Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted.
At 4:00 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 4:15 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present with the exception of Mr. Thomas.
PETITIONS AND COMMb/qICATIONS:
COMPENSATION BOARD-COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY: Mr. Robert F. Rider, Commonwealth's
Attorney, appeared before Council and requested approval of an annual salary rate of
$25,168.00, per Range 30, Step C, of the Pay Plan, for the Chief Assistant Commonwealth's
Attorney, effective April 1, 1979.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the request be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report relative
to proposals for Section 8 new construction assisted housing in the city, recommending
that Council concur in Alternative B.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the City Manager's recommendation.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
STADIUM-CELEBRATIONS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
waiver of the usual fees for use of Victory Stadium on July 4, 1979, for a public celebrati
including music and fireworks.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
Resolution:
(124657) A RESOLUTION waiving the rental fees and incidental charges for the
use of Victory Stadium by The Times-World Corporation on July 3 and 4, 1979, upon certain
terms and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 351.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
BUDGET-LAW LIBRARY: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that an additional $6,706.00 be appropriated to the Law Library budget for the current
fiscal year, with the city and the Bar Association sharing costs beyond projected revenue
from civil court assessment fees according to library utilization.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance transferring $6,706.00 from Section #1880, "Contingencies," to
Section #1587, "Law Library," of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24658) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 352.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................... ~ ..................... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
The City Manager submitted a further report in regard to financing and manage-
ment of the Law Library during fiscal year 1979-80, recommending that the City and the
Bar Association share non-reimbursable operating costs according to utilization.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution establishing policy:
(#24659) A RESOLUTION establishing the policy of the City of Roanoke relating
to City funding of the Law Library.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 352.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
In this connection, a communication from Ms. Angelica D. Lloyd on behalf of
the Roanoke Bar Association, concurring in the above reports, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the co~anunication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
EQUIPMENT-CITY ENGINEER: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring
in a report of the Bid Committee recommending that the bid of Capital Equipment Company,
Incorporated for a vibratory compactor, in the amount of $38,110.00 be accepted and that
all other bids be rejected.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(#24660) Al/ ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain construction
equipment for use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting certain
bids made to the City for furnishing and delivering said construction equipment; rejecting
certain bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 353.)
Mr. G~ove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Nubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Hr. Thomas was absent.)
BUDGET-FIRE DEPARTMENT-EQUIPMEnT: The City Manager submitted a written report
concurring in a report of the Bid Committee relative to the purchase of two new fire
pumpers, recommending that Council award the bid for two new 1500 GPM pumpers to Seagrave
Fire Apparatus, in the total amount of $161,872.00, that all other bids be rejected and
that Council transfer the balance of funds needed, $8,112.00, from Contingencies to Fire
to provide the total amount of payment.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance transferring $8,112.00 from Section #1880, "Contingencies,"
to Section #1347, "Fire", of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24661) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 353.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of
Seagrave Fire Apparatus:
(#24662) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of two new pumping engines
to be used by the City's Fire Department upon certain terms and conditions; accepting
a certain bid made to the City for furnishing and delivering said engines; rejecting
certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 354.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
CITY ENGINEER-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring
in a report of the Bid Committee recommending that Council accept certain bids totaling
$30,514.06 for the purchase of two 1979 Fords with optional accessories and one flat bed
dump body to be financed out of fiscal year 1979 funds; and further that certain other
bids totaling $56,068.41 for certain equipment be financed out of fiscal year 1980
appropriations, and that all other bids be rejected.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the reports and offered the following
emergency Ordinance accepting certain bids of Magic City Motor Corporation and General
Welding & Machine Company, Incorporated:
(#24663) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain vehicular equipment
for use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting certain bids made
to the City for furnishing and delivering said vehicular equipment; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 354.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting certain bids
of Berglund Chevrolet, Incorporated, and Fulton White Truck Company, Incorporated:
(#24664) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain vehicular equipment
for use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting certain bids made
to the City for furnishing and delivering said vehicular equipment; rejecting certain
other bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 355.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
GRANTS-DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION-PARKING GARAGES: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending that Council set a public hearing on June 11, 1979, at 7:30
p.m., on the City's Urban Development Action Grant application for Federal funds to
build downtown parking garages.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendation and authorize the
City Clerk to advertise for a public hearing on Monday, June 11, 1979, at 7:30 p.m.,
in the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted.
PARKING GARAGE: The City Attorney submitted a written report co~ending a
settlement of the matter of liquidated damages on the Municipal Parking Garage with
Pebble Building Company and Commercial Union Assurance Companies, the surety, which
would allow the City to retain $95,000.00 of the liquidated damages.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24665) AN ORDINANCE accepting an offer of settlement of the liquidated
damages in controversy on the recently completed Municipal Parking Garage, authorizing
the Mayor to execute an appropriate release, authorizing the Director of Finance to pay
the balance of the liquidated damages in controversy to the contractor and surety company,
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 356.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
BUDGET-CITY ENGINEER-GRANTS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The Director of Finance
submitted a written report recommending a certain transfer of funds in connection with
the close-out of Local Public Works Grant No. 01-51-26622.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
Section #6847, "Economic Development Administration," of the 1978-79 Grant Programs Fund
Appropriations:
(#24666) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Progr~m~ Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 356.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board transmitting
five requests for appropriation of funds, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis stated that he could support all of the requests with the exception
of (3) as follows:
"(3) glOfl,650 to Summer Youth Program_ (City Code AnllgO175nnl,
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Combined Federal School Progr~m~) of the 1978-79 budget.
This program is designed to prevent dropouts by paying
150 Junior and senior high school students to attend
class at $2 per hour and to work in the afternoon at
$2.90 per hour. Thereby, students do not have to choose
between s,~er school or a s,~s~er Job. This program is
100 percent reimbursable from federal funds through
Roanoke Consortium for Manpower Services;"
Mr. Landis then offered the following emergency Ordinance appropria-
ting the requested funds with the exception of item (3) as abovestated:
(#24667) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 357.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
In clarification, Mr. Landis stated that he had discussed the matter with the
Chairman of the Roanoke City School Board, that the School Board may desire to submit
additional information to the Council and if so, this could be accomplished at the
Council meeting on Monday, June 11, 1979.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AliD RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24623 rezoning property located at 2311, 2307 and 2303
Sanford Avenue, S. W., described as Lots 14, 15 and 16, Block 1, Colonial Heights,
Official Tax Nos. 1271014, 1271015 and 1271016, from RD, Duplex Residential District, to
C-i, Office and Institutional District, having previously been before the Council for
its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before
the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24623) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1., Section 2, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 126, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 345.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ................................. ' .............................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24624 rezoning the rear or easterly 47.6 feet of property
located at 2811 Williamson Road, N. W., bein§.a portion of Official Tax No. 3100917,
from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, and rezoning
a portion of or 47.6 feet of Official Tax Nos. 3100912 - 3100914, inclusive, from RG-2,
General Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, having previously
been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its first reading,
and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#24624) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, .Section 2, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 310, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 347.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
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ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24625 providing for the permanent vacating,
discontinuing and closing of all of that ten foot alley beside and behind Lots 11 - 25
as shown on the City Engineer's Maps of Block 20, Rugby Addition, at page 213, and as
shown as a paper alley on the north side of a parcel being Official Tax No. 2236011,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and adopted on its
first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24625) AN ORDINANCE permitting the vacating, discontinuing and closing of
an alley which ia more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 348.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Hr. Thomas was absent.)
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24626 rezoning that certain tract of land
located in the 3400 block of King Street, N. E., containing five acres, more or less,
Official Tax No. 7100701, from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2, General
Commercial District, having previously been before the Council for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body,
Mr. Hubard offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24626) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 710, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning, subject to certain conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 349.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
CITY PROPERTY-HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Ordinance No. 24629 authorizing and providing
for the city to lease the old D.M.V. Building located at 530 8th Street, S. W., in the
City of Roanoke, to the Virginia State Department of Health, upon certain terms and
conditions, having previously been before the Council for its first reading, read and
adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Landis offering
the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24629) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the city to lease the old
D.M.V. Building located at 530 8th Street, S. W., in the City of Roanoke, to the Virginia
State Department of Health, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 349.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 24630 authorizing the City Manager to execute a new
license agreement between the City and the Federal Aviation Administration to install,
operate, and maintain at its entire expense a runway end identification light system and
control facilities for Runway 23 at Roanoke Municipal Airport (Woodrum Field), upon
certain terms and conditions, having previously been before the Council for its first
reading, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body,
Mr. Hubard offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24630) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute a new license
agreement between the City and the Federal Aviation Administration to install, operate,
and maintain at its entire expense a runway end identification light system and control
facilities for Runway 23 at Roanoke Municipal Airport (Woodram Field), upon certain
terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 350.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE DETENTION HOM~-CLEAN VALLEY COMMITTEE-REFUSE
COLLECTION-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday,
May 21, 1979, having instructed the City Attorney to prepare measures to provide for
certain appropriations and/or transfers to the 1978-79 budget, Mr. Landis offered the
following emergency Ordinance (see minutes of May 21, 1979 Financial and Planning
Session):
(#24668) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund and Grant Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 358.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COMMITTEES: Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and comm~tteei
were before Council.
Mr. Grove moved that action on the vacancies be deferred until the regular
meeting of Council on Monday, June 11, 1979. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and
adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
EQUIPMENT-CITY ENGINEER: Mr. Kenneth F. Cotter representing J. W. Burress,
Incorporated, appeared before Council and raised certain questions in regard to a bid
submitted by his Company on a vibratory compactor (see Item 5.a.4., May 29, 1979.)
(For full text of Mr. Cotter's remarks, see Exhibit No. 59 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the comments be received and filed and referred to the
City Manager for early and full response to Mr. Cotter with a copy to the Council. The
Council also requested that the response be placed on a regular City Council agenda in
order that it will become a matter of public record. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted.
STATE HIGHWAYS: The Mayor stated that he would like to appoint Mrs. Elizabeth
T. Bowles as the representative of City Council to attend a Combined Location and Design
Public Hearing on the Vinton Mill Road Project to be held on Thursday, June 7, 1979, at
8:00 p.m., in the Auditorium of the William Byrd Intermediate School in Vinton, Virginia.
COUNCIL-JAIL: Council agreed that it would tour the new jail complex on
Monday, June 11, 1979, at 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL: The Mayor presented a communication requesting that Council meet in
Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the Mayor's request. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
4:55 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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KEGULARWEEI(L¥ SESSION .... ROA~IOKE CITY COUNCIL
June ll, 1979
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, June 11, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor Noel C.
Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles (arrived at 10:20 p.m.), Robert A. Garland,
Lucian Y. Grove, William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor--7.]
ABSENT: None .........................................................................
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William M. Hackworth, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Vernon A. Duty, Associate Pastor, Colonial
Avenue Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclmmmtion declaring the month of June, 1979, as
United Negro College Fund Month in the City of Roanoke and urged all City citizens to support this
worthwhile drive with their gifts and voluntary services.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
BID OPENINGS
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for a
variable height portable stage for the Roanoke Civic Center Coliseum, said proposals to
be received by the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 11, 1979, and to be opened
before the Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the
Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the
City Clerk opened and read the one bid received from Wenger Corporation, in the amount
of $59,936.00.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bid be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, William A. Hewitt and
Bob Chapman as members of the committee.
JUVENILE HOME: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for construction
of alterations and additions to the Roanoke Juvenile Detention Home, said proposals to
be received by the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m., on Monday, June 11, 1979, and to be
opened before the Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any
questions about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any
question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids;
whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Bidder Base Bid Alt. No. 1 Alt. No. 2
Avis Construction Company,
Incorporated
Branch and Associates,
Incorporated
Watts and Breakell,
Incorporated
Payne Construction Company,
Incorporated
Thor, Incorporated
Industrial Contractors,
Incorporated
Graves Construction Company,
Incorporated
$597,000.00
629,950.00
630,800.00
639,800.00
657,600.00
658,800.00
696,000.00
$83,000.00
77,000.00
86,800.00
90,900.00
94,000.00
77,010.00
60,000.00
$120,000.00
107,000.00
119,000.00
134,600.00
128,000.00
104,400.00
139,000.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a con~nittee to be
appointed by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, William A. Hewitt and
R. F. Hyatt as members of the committee.
NURSING HOME: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for air conditioning
and related work at the City Nursing Home, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 4:30 p.m., on Monday, June 11, 1979, and to be opened before Council at 7:30
p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement
for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the
City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and
read the following bids:
(20 min. )
(a - f )
(5 min. )
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, June ll~ 1779
7:30 p. m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Vernon
A. Duty, Associate Minister, Colonial Avenue Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
BID OPENINGS
(a) Bids for a variable height portable stage for the
Civic Center Coliseum.
(b) Bids for construction of alterations and additions
to the Roanoke Juvenile Detention Home.
(c) Bids for air conditioning and related work at the
City Nursing Home.
(d) Bids for a water main extension from Grandin Road,
S. W. to Virginia Route 419.
(e) Bids for an Uninterruptible Power System, City of
Roanoke Computer, Municipal Building Annex.
(f) Bids for paving of various streets and the Public
Works Service Center within the city.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public hearing on the request of Dickerson GMC, Incor-
porated, Dickerson Leasing Corporation, Grace W. Taubman and
John W. F. Haner, Trustees for the Benefit of Nicholas F.
Ta~bman, that Moorman Avenue, N. W., from the easterly side
of Salem Turnpike to the newly established westerly side of
22nd Street, N. W., and that Salem Turnpike, N. W., from the
newly established easterly side of 24th Street to the newly
established cul-de-sac east of the said 24th Street, N. W.,
be vacated, discontinued and closed. Mr. J. Glenwood
Strickler, Attorney.
(15 min. )
(10 min. )
(5 min. )
C-1
C-2
C-3
C-4
b. Public hearing on the request of Harry D. Moffett that
a parcel of land containing 18.846 acres, lying on the east-
erly side of Airport Road, Virginia Highway No. 118, offi-
cial Tax No. 6620102, be rezoned from RS-3, Single-Family
Residential District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District.
Mr. Michael K. Smeltzer, Attorney.
c. Public hearing on the request of Wayne C. Stanton and
Lois B. Stanton, et al., that property located at 1417 Peters
Creek Road, N. W., Official Tax No. 2770309; 1421 Peters
Creek Road, N. W., Official Tax No. 2770308; and 1427 Peters
Creek Road, N. W., Official Tax No. 2770306, be rezoned from
C-l, Office and Institutional District, to C-2, General
Commercial District. Mr. Edward A. Natt, Attorney.
d. Public hearing on the City's Urban Development Action
Grant application for Federal funds to build downtown
parking garages. Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Minutes of the regular meeting of Council on Monday, May 14,
1979, and the special meeting of Council on Wednesday, May 23,
1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Dispense with the reading of the minutes and
approve as recorded.
A communication from the Reverend James A. Allison, Jr.,
tendering his resignation as a member of the Advisory Board of
Human Resources.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
A report of the city Manager requesting an Executive Session
on a personnel and a legal matter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
A report of the City Attorney requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a matter of pending litigation and a matter of poten-
tial litigation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
C-5 Qualification of Mrs. A. E. Camper as a member of the
Youth Commission for a term of two years ending April 30, 1981.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-6
Qualification of Mrs. Stella M. Carpenter as a m~mBer of
the Fair Housing Board for a term of three years ending March
31, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-7
Qualification of Messrs. George E. May, Lewis M. Nelson,
Jr., and the Reverend James A. Allison, Jr., as trustees of the
Roanoke City School Board for terms of three years each begin-
ning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-8 A list of pending items from July 19, 1976, to May 29,
1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
(5 min. )
Request relative to the need to advance all human service
systems toward alleviating poverty. Mr. George E. Franklin,
Executive Director, OIC, Spokesperson.
(5 min. )
Request to discuss the inability of the city to control
dangerous traffic on 5th Street, S. W. Mr. Robert N.
Richert, President, Old Southwest Neighborhood Alliance,
Spokesperson.
Petitions and Communications:
(2 min. )
A communication from Governor John N. Dalton requesting that
a Resolution be adopted in regard to a five per cent reduc-
tion in use of energy by the city.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
(45 min.
(1 - 13
1. A report recommending that $269,998.00, representing State
approved funds, be appropriated for alterations and addi-
tions and for furnishing the Roanoke Juvenile Detention
Home.
e
11.
12.
13.
A report recommending that $150,000.00 be appropriated
to the 1979-80 budget to provide funds for repair of
blower engines at the Sewage Treatment Plant.
A report recommending that $108,031.00 be transferred
to the Sewage Treatment Plant Buildings Maintenance
Account to provide funds for the remainder of the fiscal
year.
A report concurring in staff reports relative to the
purchase of a Fuel Tanker and a POL Distribution/Control
System, and that funds be transferred for the latter.
A report recommending authorization to execute Change
Order No. 2 to the contract with Watts and Breakell,
Inc., for construction of and additions to four city
parks, and that funds be transferred therefor.
A report recommending authorization to accept Grant No.
78-A4806J to provide for four community based centers
in city areas with a high incldence of 3uvenile delin-
quency, that a contract be executed with T.A.P. for ser-
vices under said grant, and that $81,534.00 be appro-
priated therefor.
A report in connection with a report of the Bid Committee
on one used Digger/Derrick Truck.
A report recommending that Mr. James D. Grisso be
appointed to replace Mr. John H. Mitchell on the Fair-
land Lake Sanitary Sewer Assessment Committee.
A report concerning the City's Housing Assistance Plan.
A report recommending authorization to execute an adden-
dum to the Concession Agreement with APCOA, Inc., for
operation of the Airport Parking Lot, to provide for an
extension of six months under present terms and conditions.
A report requesting authorization to enter lnto a three
year contract with Appalachian Power Company for electri-
cal service at certain stated rates and provisions.
A report recommending authorization to sign the "State-
ment of Review and Approval" for the Fifth Planning
District's FY'80 Regional Criminal Justice Plan, Phase
I, Goals, Objectives and Priorities.
A report in connection with 1979-80 tentative allocations
of the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation
for primary and urban highway construction ~n the city.
(5 min. )
(20 min. )
(1 - 4 )
(5 min. )
(a &b )
b.
(10 min. )
b. City Attorney:
1. A report transmitting an Ordinance emending the City
Code to provide for year-round collection by the city
of bulk items from residential properties, and to pro-
vide for refuse collection of rear-loading bulk
container units.
c. Director of Finance:
1. A report concerning funding for the new Courthouse.
3J
A report in connection with the purchase of public
vehicles, requesting a transfer of funds expended back
to the various departments to allow proper recording
of expenditures for these vehicles.
A report recommending a certain deappropriation of funds
and increase in revenue estimate in connection with the
close-out of Crisis Intervention Grant 76-A4011J.
4J
A joint report of the Director of Finance and the City
Manager recommending that the increase in benefits
provided by Ordinance No. 24393 to m~mbers of the
Employees' Retirement System, be continued until Council
acts on an expected consultant's report of said System.
Reports of Committees:
a. A report of the co~ittee appointed to study bids received
for carpet replacement at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, recommending that the bid of Discount Carpet Center
in the amount of $18,841.00, be accepted. Mr. Lucian Y.
Grove, Chairman.
A report of the committee appointed to study bids received
for miscellaneous small area street and sidewalk restora-
tion at various locations within the city, recommending
that the low bid of Adems Construction Company in the emount
of $178,848.00, be accepted. Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman.
A report of the Revenue Study Commission in connection with
Business and Occupational License Fees. Mr. Lacy W. Hanson,
Chairman.
(10 min.
(d &e
A report of the Citizens' Services Committee, transmitting
recommendations for disbursement of funds for qualifying
social service agencies for fiscal year 1979-80. Mr.
Williem A. Hewitt, Chairman.
ee
A report of the Citizens~ Service Committee transmitting
recommendations concerning use of the balance of fiscal
1978a~9 CSC Contingency Funds appropriated for emergency
purposes of qualified social service agencies. Mr. William
Al Hewitt, Chairman.
(3 ,.in. )
A report of the City Planning Commission, recommending
approval of an amendment of the C-3, Central Business Dis-
trict, to permit housing in downtown, and an amendment of
the LM, Light Manufacturing District, to prohibit housing
in industrial areas, of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. J. P.
Bradshaw, Jr., Chairman.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
(2 min. )
A Resolution expressing the City's appreciation to WDBJ-TV
for services rendered the community in connection with
Roanoke Design-79.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
committees of the Council.
10.
Other Hearings of citizens:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACT I ON:
ACT I ON:
Watts and Breakell, Incorporated
Industrial Contractors Corporation
W. J. Blane, General Contractor
Hodges Lumber Corporation
William E. Reynolds Construction
Company, Incorporated
Acorn Construction Ltd.
$ 107,000.00
116,000.00
119,815.00
120,400.00
126,950.00
135,400.00
Mr.
the Mayor for
by Mr. Landis
Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a c~ittee to be appointed by
tabulation, report and recor,,,endation to Council. The motion was seconded
and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III,
and William A. Hewitt as members of the comittee.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for a water
main extension from Grandin Road, S. W., to Virginia Route 419, said proposals to be
received by the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m., on Monday, June 11, 1979, and to be opened
before Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the
Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the
City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
E. C. Pace and Company
Southern Air, Incorporated
Aaron J. Conner General
Contractor
$ 435,497.50
436,332.50
520,015.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be
appointed by the Mayor for tabulation, report and reco~endatlon to Council. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, K. B. Kiser and Thomas
F. Brady as members of the committee.
MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for an unin-
terruptible power system, City of Roanoke Computer, Municipal Building Annex, said
proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 11, 1979, and
to be opened before Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had
any questions about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any
question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids;
whereupon, the City Clerk opened and'read the following bids:
Jarrett Electric Company, Incorporated -
Varney Electric Company, Incorporated -
Southeastern Electric Contractors~
Incorporated -
Newcomb Electric Company, Incorporated -
$ 59,929.00
64,748.00
66,116.00
79,009.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Joel M. Schlanger and William A.
Howitt as members of the c~ittee.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for paving
of various streets and the Public Works Service Center parking lot within the City of
Roanoke, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m., Monday, June
11, 1979, and to be opened before Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if
anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no representative present
raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of
the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Bidder Base Bid Alt. No. 1
Admm~ Construction Company, Incorporated,
and Virginia Asphalt Paving Company,
Incorporated
S. R. Draper Paving Company,
Incorporated
$ 984,875.00 $34,500.00
1,023,475.00 60,000.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be
appointed by the Mayor for tabulation, report and reco~endation to Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, K. B. Kiser and Thomas
F. Brady as members of the committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously set a public hearing for Monday,
June 11, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on the
request of Dickerson GMC, Incorporated, Dickerson Leasing Corporation, Grace W. Taubman
and John W. F. Haner, Trustees for the Benefit of Nicholas F. Taubman, that Moorman
Avenue, N. W., from the easterly side of Salem Turnpike to the newly established westerly
side of 22nd Street, N. E., and that Salem Turnpike, N. W., from the newly established
easterly side of 24th Street to the newly established cul-de-sac east of the said 24th
Street, N. W., be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
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ACTION: Mr. Garland moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
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(#24669) A~ ORDINANCE to vacate, discontinue and close portions of Hoorman
Avenue, N. W., and Salem Turmpike, N. W. in the City of Roanoke.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
A report of the City Planning Co~ission reco~aending that the request be
approved was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A report of the viewers advising that they have inspected the portions of the
streets and conclude that no inconvenience would result from the vacating, discontinuance
and closing of same, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. J. Glenwood Strickler, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, the following vote was recorded
on Ordinance No. 24669 on its first reading:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
ZONING: Pursuant to the instructions of Council contained in Resolution No.
21414, the City Clerk set a public hearing for Monday, June 11, !979, at 7:30 p.m.,
or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on the request of Harry D. Moffett
that a parcel of land containing 18.846 acres, lying on the easterly side of Airport
Road, Virginia Highway No. 118, Official Tax No. 6620102, be rezoned from RS-3, Single-
Family Residential District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District, the matter was before
the body.
Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24670) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 662, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
In view of the fact that a number of persons wished to address the Council,
Mr. Thomas moved that the Chair request each speaker to limit his or her remarks to
three minutes each. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted.
Mr. Michael K. Smeltzer, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council and spoke in support of the request of his client.
(For full text of Mr. Smeltzer's remarks, see Exhibit No. 60 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. C. Richard Cranwell, Attorney, appeared before Council and spoke in
opposition to the request for rezoning.
(For full text of Mr. Cranwell's remarks, see Exhibit No. 61 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter in which the members of Council questioned
the two attorneys, the following vote was recorded on Ordinance No. 24670 on its first
reading:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
ZONING: Pursuant to the instructions of Council contained in Resolution No.
21414, the City Clerk set a public hearing for Monday, June 11, 1979, at 7:30 p.m.,
or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on the request of Wayne C. Stanton and
Lois B. Stanton, et al., that property located at 1417 Peters Creek Road, N. W., Official
Tax No. 2770309; 1421 Peters Creek Road, N. W., Official Tax No. 2770308; and 1427
Peters Creek Road, N. W., Official Tax No. 2770306, be rezoned from C-l, Office and
Institutional District, to C-2, General Comercial District, the matter was before the
body.
Mr. Landis moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24671) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 277, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning, subject to certain conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas.
ACT ION:
A report of the City Plannin$ Co~dssion recommending that Official Tax Nos.
2770306, 2770308 and 2770309 be approved, and that Official Tax Nos. 2770303 and 2770304
be denied, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A communication from Mr. Edward A. Natt, Attorney, representing the petitioners,
advising that the rezoning request has been revised to include only the following
properties:
1417 Peters Creek Road, Tax No. 2770309
1421 Peters Creek Road, Tax No. 2770308
1427 Peters Creek Road, Tax No. 2770306
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Natt also appeared before Council in suppport of the request of his
clients.
(For full text of Mr. Natt's remarks, see Exhibit No. 62 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Robert F. Edmunds, 4307 Longwood Road, N. W., appeared before Council and
spoke in opposition to the rezoning.
(For full text of Mr. Edmunds' remarks, see Exhibit No. 63 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the request, the following vote was recorded on Ordinance
No. 24671 on its first reading:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
PARKING GARAGES-DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION: Council having set a public hearing
for Monday, June 11, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be
heard, in accordance with application requirements of the Urban Development Action Grant
(UDAG) Program, for the purpose of presenting the City's proposed U.D.A.G application
to interested citizens and to receive citizen comments, the matter was before the body.
The City Manager submitted a written report recomending that Council authorize
filing of the U.D.A.G. application.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
make said application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development:
(#24672) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to make application to the
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a certain Urban Development Action Grant
to permit the construction of parking facilities to accommodate substantial private
office and hotel development in the downtown area of Roanoke, Virginia.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 359.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis.
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 1921 Mercer Avenue, N. W., addressed the Council
concerning the application.
(For full text of the Reverend Roberts' remarks, see Exhibit No. 64 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
No other citizen appearing before Council in connection with the matter, the
following vote was recorded on Resolution No. 24672:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
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,CO~SENT A. GENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and would be considered separately. Be called particular attention to the fact
that there were two requests for Executive Sessions included on the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, May 14,
1979, and the special meeting of Council held on Wednesday, May 23, 1979, were before
the body.
(For full text, see Minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles. had not arrived at the meeting.)
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE-COMMITTEES: A communication from the Reverend James A.
Allison, Jr., tendering his resignation as a member of the Advisory Board of Human
Resources, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session on a
personnel and a legal matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council me, ers Garland, Grove, Bubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
COUNCIL: A report of the City Attorney requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a matter of pending litigation and a matter of potential litigation, was before
Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
YOUTH COMMISSION: The qualification of Mrs. A. B. Camper as a member of the
Youth Commission for a term of two years ending April 30, 1981, was before Council.
Mr. Thomas moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Bubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
ACT ION:
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HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The qualification of Mrs. Stella M. Carpenter as a
member of the Fair Housing Board for a term of three years ending March 31, 1982, was
before Council.
Mr. Thomas moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr, Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...... 6.
NAYS: None ...... ~ ........................................................ O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
SCHOOLS: The qualifications of Messrs. George E. May, Lewis M. Nelson, Jr.,
and the Reverend James A. Allison, Jr., as trustees of the Roanoke City School Board for
terms of three years each beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1982, were before
Council.
Mr. Thomas moved that the qualificatioms be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................... v ................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mrs. Bowles hsd not arrived at the meeting.)
PENDING ITEMS: A list of pending items from July 19, 1976, to May 29, 1979,
was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr., Executive
Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, appeared before Council and read a
statement relative to the need to advance all human service systems toward alleviating
poverty.
(For full text of Mr. Franklin's remarks, see Exhibit No. 65 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 1921 Mercer Avenue, N. W., addressed the Council
in connection with the statement of Mr. Franklin.
(For full text of the Reverend Roberts' remarks, see Exhibit No. 66 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
Following a discussion of the matter, Mr. Landis moved that the concerns
expressed by Mr. Franklin be taken up with the City Manager. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted.
TRAFFIC: Mr. Robert N. ILichert, President, Old Southwest Neighborhood Alliance,
appeared before Council in regard to the City's inability to control a dangerous traffic
situation on 5th Street, S. W.
(For full text of Mr. Richert's remarks, see Exhibit No. 67 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Christian Murphy, 442 Washington Avenue, S. W., also appeared before
Council in support of the remarks of Mr. Ri.chert.
(For full text of Mr. Murphy's remarks, see Exhibit No. 68 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Richert also presented a communication from Ms. Connie H. Conner, 623
Mountain Avenue, S. W., in connection with the matter.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Approximately ten old southwest Roanoke residents were present in support of Mr.
Richert's statement.
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Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for investiga-
tion and report to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
PETITIONS AND C~MMUNICATIONS:
ENERGY CONSERVATION: A communication from Governor John N. Dalton requesting
that a Resolution be adopted in regard to a five per cent reduction in use of energy by
the City of Roanoke, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution:
(#24673) A RESOLUTION encouraging energy conservation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 359.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
At 9:20 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 9:35 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present with the exception of Mrs. Bowles.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
JUVENILE DETENTION HOME-BUDGET: The City Manager submitted a written report
recomm~ending that $269,998.00, representing state approved funds, be appropriated for
alterations and additions and for furnishing the Roanoke Juvenile Detention Home.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24674) AI~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 360.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $150,000.00 be appropriated to the 1979-80 budget to provide funds for
repair of blower engines at the Sewage Treatment Plant.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance appropriating $150,000.00 to Section #2003, "General
Operating", of the 1979-80 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24675) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriations Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 360.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STOILM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $108,031.00 be transferred to the Sewage Treatment Plant Buildings
Maintenance Account to provide funds for the remainder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A6~ION:
ACTION:
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Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emersency Ordinance:
(#24676) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79 Sewag,
Treatment Fund Appropriations Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 361.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
BUDGET-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in
staff reports relative to the purchase of a fuel tanker and a POL Distribution/Control
System, and that funds be transferred for the latter.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the reports and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances:
(#24677) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 361.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ........... L .............................. . .................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending authorization to execute Change Order No. 2 to the contract with Watts and
Breakell, Incorporated, for construction of and additions to four city parks so as to
provide for the construction of three concrete pads in Peery Park at an additional cost
of $2,887.00, thereby increasing the total contract amount to $211,447.00.
(For full text, see report om file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining Section #6803, "C.D.B.G.", of the
1978-79 Grant Programs Fund Appropriation:
(#24678) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full textof Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 362.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance approving issuance of the
change order:
(#24679) AN ORDINANCE approving issuance of Change order No. 2 to the City's
contract with Watts and Breakell, Inc., General Contractors, for construction of and
additions to four City parks so as to provide for the addition of three concrete pads in
Perry Park; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 362.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
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BUDGET-GRANTS-TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: The City Hanager submitted a
written report reco~ending authorization to accept Grant No. 78-A4806J to provide for
four comnunity based centers in city areas with a high incidence of Juvenile delinquency,
that a contract be executed with Total Action Against Poverty for services under said
grant, and that $81,534.00 be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the reco~endation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance emending and reordaining Section #7460, "TAP Youth Activities
of the 1978-79 Grant Progrmm~ Fund Appropriation:
(#24680) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 363.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution authorizing acceptance of the
grant and filing of the Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards with DJCP:
(#24681) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No.
78-A4806J made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime Prevention
and authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the Special Conditions for
Action Grant Awards with the Division of Justice and Crime Prevention for an action
grant of federal funds for the purpose of establishing four community based youth centers.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 363.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
BUDGET-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in
the recommendation of the Bid Co~ittee regarding purchase of a used digger/derrick truck
in the total amount of $19,500.00 and that $4,500.00 be transferred to provide sufficient
funds.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the reports and offered the following
emergency Ordinance transferring $4,500.00 from Section #1880, "Contingencies," to
Section #1658, "Street Maintenance," of the 1978-79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24682) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 364.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
Map Enterprise, Incorporated:
(#24683) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of one used digger/derrick
truck, upon certain terms and conditions; accepting a certain bid made to the City for
furnishing and delivering said truck; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 364.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council menbers Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................
(Hrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
SEWERS ~ STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommend-
ing that Mr. James D. Grisso be appointed to replace Mr. John H. ltitchell on the Fairland
Lake Sanitary Sewer Assessment Co~lttee.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the rec~u~endation and offered the
following Resolution:
(#24684) A RESOLUTION appointing JAMES D. GRISSO to a committee heretofore
established by Ordinance No. 21701 to ascertain and apportion the costs of providing
certain sanitary sewer main and lateral facilities in the Fairland Lake and Glenavon
sections of the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 365.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...... ~---' ....................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
PLANNING-GRANTS-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A report of the City Manager requesting
time on the agenda to present a report concerning the City of Roanoke's Housing Assistance
Plan, was before Council.
In this connection, the City Manager orally requested that Council meet in
Executive Session to discuss, a legal matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ............ -. ........................................................ 0
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
At 9:40 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 10:05 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present with the exception of Mrs. Bowles.
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution authorizing the filing of a revised
application with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a
current grant of Federal funds to permit implementing, continuing and carrying out a
Co~unity Development Block Grant Program:
(#24655) A P, ESOLUTION authorizing the filing of a revised application with
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a current grant
of Federal funds to permit implementing, continuing and carrying out a Community Develop-
ment Block Grant Program.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 365.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 5.
NAYS: None ............................................ v ...................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.) (Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization
to execute an addendum to the Concession Agreement with APCOA, Incorporated, for operation
of the Airport Parking Lot, to provide for an extension of six months under present
terms and conditions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the reco~endation and offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24686) AN ORDINANCE authorizing an amendment to that certain agreement
dated Jone 26, 1969, between the City and APCOA, Incorporated (assignee of ITT Consumer
Services Corporation), as amended, for the operation of the automobile parking lots at
Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, so as to extend for six months the term of the
agreement; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 366.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mrs, Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY: The City Manager submitted a written report requestin
authorization to enter into a three year contract with Appalachian Power Company for
electrical service at certain stated rates and provisions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24687) AN ORDINANCE approving and authorizing the execution of a contract
dated May 17, 1979 for the provision to the City of electricity, electrical services and
outdoor lighting for three years, which contract is between the City and Appalachian
Power Company, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 366.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas andMayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
PLANNING: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization
to sign the "Statement of Review and Approval" for the Fifth Planning District's FY '80
Regional Criminal Justice Plan, Phase I, Goals, Objectives and Priorities.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
Resolution:
(#24688) A RESOLUTION expressing the concurrence of this Council in the crime
analysis and problems, goals, objectives and priorities statement of Phase I of the
Fiscal Year 1980 Comprehensive Criminal Justice Plan of the Fifth Planning District
Commission and authorizing the City Manager to execute the Statement Review and Approval.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 367.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .............. ~ ..................................................... O,
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with 1979-80 tentative allocations of the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportatio~
for primary and urban highway construction in the city.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed and concurred in by
Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
REFUSE COLLECTION: Pursuant to the request of Council at its Financial and
Planning Session on Monday, May 21, 1979, the City Attorney submitted a written report
transmitting an Ordinance amending the City Code to provide for year-round collection by
the city of bulk items from residential properties, and to provide for refuse collection
of rear-loading bulk container units.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24689) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Subsections (a), (c), and (e) of
Section 5.08 Bulk Container Units - When Required~ Defined~ Placement~ and Charses of
Chapter 3, Sanitary Regulations, of Title XIII, Health, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956), as amended, so as to provide for collection of solid waste refuse from
rear-loading bulk container units, and to establish a service charge for each additional
weekly servicing of such units; to amend and reordain Chapter 3, Sanitar~ Regulations, of
Title XIII, Health, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding a
new Section 5.09 to provide for scheduled bulk item collection service.
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ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
The motion wes seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the follmeing vote:
AYESI Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .......................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
BUDGET-COURTHOUSE: The Director of Finance submitted a written report advising
that on April 16, 1979, Council concurred in a report recommending construction of a new
courts facility and funding the design by Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern from the funds
available in the existing Courthouse Capital Fund, that the current balance in this
account is $982,998.59, that to accurately account for the costs of the new courthouse,
he recommends the establishment of a separate account, Courts Facility Construction,
A08300490001, and the transfer of $600,000.00 from the Courthouse Capital Fund, A0830029000
to fund anticipated planning and schematic costs. He noted that this will leave an
unexpended balance of $382,998.59 in the Courthouse Capital Fund.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance transferring $600,000.00 from Section #3002, "Courthouse," to Section
#3004, "Courts Facility Construction," ur. the 1978-79 Capital Projects Fund Appropriation
Ordinance:
(#24690) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 367.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
BUDGET-REFUSE COLLECTION-EQUIPMENT: The Director of Finance submitted a
written report advising that by Ordinance Nos. 24440 and 24454 Council authorized the
purchase and acceptance of bids for vehicular equipment to be used by various departments,
that funds budgeted in the departments for these vehicles were transferred to the
of Motorized Vehicle Maintenance and expenditures have been made by this single department
that the effect has been to understate the costs attributable to the departments in
which the vehicles are used and to overstate the expenditures in the Department of
Motorized Vehicle Maintenance therefor, compatibility with prior year's financial history
is impaired. Mr. Schlanger noted that to correct this situation, he was requesting that
Council transfer the funds expended back to the various departments to allow the proper
recording of the expenditures for the vehicles.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordainlng certain sections of the 1978-79 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24691) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance~ and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 367.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE HOME: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report recommending a certain deappropriation of funds and increase in revenue estimate
in connection with the close-out of Crisis Intervention Grant 76-A4011J.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24692) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 368.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
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ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council m~hers Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS:None-a ............................................. ................. 0
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
PENSIONS: The Director of Finance and the City Manager submitted a Joint
written report recommending that the increase in benefits provided by Ordinance No.
24393 to members of the Employees' Retirement System, be continued until Council acts on
an expected consultant's report of said System.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the report
be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
At 10:20 p.m., Mrs. Bowles entered the meeting.
REPORTS OF COMMXTTEgS:
AIRPORT: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed to study bids received
for replacement of carpet at Roanoke Municipal Airport's Terminal Building, submitted a
written report of the committee recommending that the bid of Discount Carpet Center in
the amount of $18,841.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24693) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acceptance of a certain bid and the
award of a contract to Discount Carpet Center, Roanoke, Virginia, for the replacement of
carpet at Roanoke Municipal Airport's Terminal Building, rejecting the other bid made to
the City therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 369.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the
committee appointed to study bids received for miscellaneous small area street and
sidewalk restoration at various locations within the city, submitted a written report
of the committee recommending that the low bid of Adams Construction Company in the
amount of $178,848.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24694) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Admm~ Construction Company
for performing certain miscellaneous, small area hard surface street and sidewalk restora-
tion; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract; rejecting
other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 369.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
TAXES: A report of the Revenue Study Commission transmitting certain recommendatJ
in connection with the Business and Occupational License Fees, was again before the
Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendations and refer the report
to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure or measures. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
CITIZENS' SERVICES COMMITTEE: A report of the Citizens' Services Committee
transmitting recommendations for disbursement of funds for qualifying social service
agencies for fiscal year 1979-80, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the report be received and filed and concurred in by
Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
ACTION
ACTION:
ACTIOn:
ACTION:
ATTEST:
BUDGET-CITIZENS' SERVICES CO~IITTEE: A report of the Citizens' Services
Co.~tttee transmitting rec~endatioms concer~ing use of the balance of fiscal year
1978-79 CSC Contingency Funds appropriated for emergency purposes of qualified social
service agencies, recommending that the Senior Citizens' Advisory Council appropriation
be increased by $1,000.00 for fiscal year 1978-791 that the Roauoke Neighborhood Alliance
appropriation be increased by $900.00 for fiscal year 1978-79; and that the Roanoke Area
Ministries appropriation be increased by $900.00 for fiscal year 1978-79.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(924695) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaln certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 370.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
ZONING: A report of the City Planning Commission recommending approval of an
amendment of the C-3, Central Business District, to permit housing in downtown, and an
amendment of the LM, Light Manufacturing District, to prohibit housing in industrial
areas, of the Zoning Ordinance, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council hold a public hearing on the recommendation on
Monday, July 9, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in
the Council Chamber. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION-ACTS OF ACKNOWLRDGF2MENT: Mr. Garland offered the
following Resolution expressing the City's appreciation to WDBJ-TV for services rendered
the community in connection with Roanoke Design-79:
(#24696) A RESOLUTION expressing the City's appreciation to WDBJ-TV for
services rendered the community in connection with Roanoke Design-79.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 370.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowies and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ..................... ~ ........................................... 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
BUILDINGS: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there was a
vacancy on the Board Of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, created by the resignation
of Mr. William A. Sowers, for a term ending September 30, 1982~ and called for nominations
to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. Elmer O. Rodes, Jr.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Rodes was elected as a member of the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, to fill the unexpired term of Mr.
William A. Sowdrs ending September 30, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR MR. RODES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 6.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
10:35 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
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SPECIAL SESSION .......... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
June 18, 1979
8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.
Building,
The Council of the City of Roanoke held a special meeting on Monday, June 18, 1979, at
in the Executive Conference Room of the City Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municipal
City of Roanoke, with Hayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Hampton W. Thomas (arrived after Council went into Executive Session at 8:20
a.m.) and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................................................................ 6.
ABSENT: Vice-Mayor Charles L. Landis ................................................ 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. R. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City
Attorney; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Mayor Noel C. Taylor,
COUNCIL: The Mayor requested that the City Clerk read in its entirety the following
communication calling the special meeting of Council:
"June 15, 1979
Members of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke,
Virginia
Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Section 10, Meetings of Council, of the
Roanoke City Charter, this is to advise you that I am
calling a special meeting of the Roanoke City Council
on Monday, June 18, 1979, at 8:00 a.m., in the Execu-
tive Conference Room of the City Council Chamber,
fourth floor of the Roanoke City Municipal Building,
for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter.
Sincerely,
S/Noel C. Taylor
Mayor
NCT: dw
cc:
Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager, Building
Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney, Building
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance, Building
Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk, Building"
ACTION: Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Mayor Taylor ........... 5.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
(Vice-Mayor Landis was absent.) (Mr. Thomas had not arrived at the meeting.)
At 8:15 a.m., the Council went into Executive Session.
At 9:35 a.m., the Executive Session was concluded and the Mayor declared the special
meeting adjourned.
NOTE: At 10:00 a.m., June 18, 1979, the Mayor issued the following news release:
"NEWS RELEASE:
June 18, 1979
City Manager Bern Ewert has discussed with the members
of City Council the circumstances of the termination of
Director William A. Hewitt. The Manager informed City
Council that he had differences with Mr. Hewitt in certain
areas prior to the termination and has engaged in further
discussion concerning the situation with Council today.
After a thorough review we are satisfied that the City
Manager has acted within his authority in this matter. We
have confidence in our City Manager.
We are aware of Mr. William A. Hewitt's many fine
contributions to the City of Roanoke during his five and
one-half years of service here. This is no surprise in
view of the mature of the man and his fine military service.
We will miss him and wish him the best in his future undertakings."
APPROVED
ATTEST
City Clerk
(15 min. )
(A. - C.)
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C-2
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, June 25, 1979
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Kenneth
D. Amstutz, Trinity United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
BID OPENINGS
A. Bids for painting the Civic Center Auditorium and
Exhibition Hall.
B. Bids for protective wall covering for the Civic
Center Exhibit Hall.
C. Bids for wood floors for the Civic Center Exhibition
Hall.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Minutes of the regular meetings of Council held on Tuesday,
May 29, 1979, and Monday, June 11, 1979, and the special meeting
held on Monday, June 18, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading of the minutes
and approve as recorded.
A communication from Mrs. John M. Chaney tendering her
resignation as a member of the Virginia Western Community College
Board.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file communication and accept
resignation with regret.
C-3
A communication from Dr. Leo Platt tendering his resigna-
tion as a member of the Roanoke Public Library Board effective
05/ly 10, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file communication and accept
resignation with regret.
C-4 Request for an Executive Session on a matter of personnel.
Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bowles.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
C-5 Request for an Executive Session to discuss a personnel
matter. Mr. William S. Hubard.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
C-6 A request of the City Manager for an Executive Session on
personnel matters.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
C-7
A communication
approval and support
of the world.
from Mr. Hillard M. Jones requesting
in naming Roanoke the bluegrass capital
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to City Manager for study, report
and recommendation to Council.
C-8
A report of the City Manager requesting approval of the
creation of the Implementation Committee appointed by the
Downtown Steering Committee.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in the request of the City Manager.
C-9 A report of the City Manager advising of current activities
in the Police Department to improve employee/management relations.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-10 A report of the City Manager transmitting copy of the
response forwarded to Mr. Kenneth F. Cotter in connection with
his complaint about a vibratory compactor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-11 A petition from the City Attorney requesting that two unused
alleys in Section 28, Map of Washington Heights, commonly known
as the Washington Heights Elementary School property, 3712 Mel-
rose Avenue, N. W., Official Tax No. 2762101, be vacated, discon-
tinued and closed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution referring the application
to the City Planning Commission and appoint-
ing viewers.
C-12
A financial report for the month of May, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recexve and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
e
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
ae
(5 min. )
Request to address Council in regard to benefits and
salaries of police officers. Mrs. Louise T. Castleman,
President, Ladles Auxlllary, Fraternal Order of Police,
Spokesperson.
(5 min. )
(2)
Request to address Council in regard to benefits and
salaries of pollce oificers. Mr. William D. Jobe,
President, Fraternal Order of Police, Spokesperson.
(40 min.)
(1)
Requests of Mr. George D. Hunter, Mr. Abdul Mubdee
Shakxr, Mr. Bally K. Zollman, Ms. Maude Brown, Mr. Ben
Tyree, the Reverend Carl Tinsley, Ms. Jessie Basham,
and the Reverend Leroy C. Roberts to share concerns in
regard to the termination of Mr. William A. Hewitt as
Director of Administration and Public Safety.
(5 min. )
(2)
A communication from Mr. A. L. Holland, President,
Roanoke Chapter NAACP, stating the position of the
NAACP on the pending change in the position of Director
of Administration and Public Safety.
(5 min. )
Request to address Council in regard to needed improvements
to the First Street Bridge. Mr. D. H. Woodbury, Spokesperson.
(5 min. )
Request of Mr. Richard F. Pence, Attorney, representing
Yellow Cab Company of Roanoke, Inc., and B.P.W. Cab Company,
for an increase in rates for service. Mr. Richard F. Pence,
Spokesperson.
e
Petitions and Co~unicatlons:
a.
(10 min. )
(1 & 2 )
(2)
A communication from the City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority requesting approval of the Demon-
stration Rehabili%ation Program for northwest Roanoke
and approval of $150,000.00 to support said program
for one year.
A report .of the Clty Manager retch%mending authorization
to enter into a contract with the City of Roanoke Rede-
velopment and Housing Authority to establish a Demonstra-
tion Rehabilltat~on Program in accord with the above
proposal, and that $150,000.00 be appropriated therefor.
Reports of Officers=
a. City Manager:
A report recom~ending authorization to advertise the
vacant position of Director of Administration and Public
Safety for hire, effective immediately.
A joint report of the City Manager and the Director of
Finance requesting that the supervision of Materials
Control and Management Information Systems be transferred
to the Director of Finance until the position of Director
of Administration and Public Safety can be filled.
A report recommending that the city refrain from consi-
deration of covering the Washington Park and Fallon Park
swimming pools at this time.
A report in connection with an engineering agreement for
the Roanoke River Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Infiltration/
Inflow Study.
5. A report in connection with engineering agreements for
various storm drainage and sanitary sewerage design.
(75 min. )
(1- 18 >
A report recommending that $50,000.00 be transferred
from the Deanwood Road Project to the Gainsboro Project,
and that the contract with the City of Roanoke Redevelop-
ment and Housing Authority dated October 4, 1978, be
amended in this regard.
A report recommending acceptance of Virginia Commission
of the Arts and Humanities State/Local Partnership Grant
No. 132, execution of a standard grant contract with the
Roanoke Valley Arts Council, and that $8,000.00 be appro-
priated in connection therewith.
A report recommending execution of a lease agreement with
GRTC for office space and facilities at 12th and Campbell
Avenue, S. E., at an annual rate of $36,000.00.
A report recon~ending sale of the Parkview (Norwich)
School property to Basham Oil Company, Incorporated,
$22,676.00.
for
10.
A report recommending approval of a Memorandum of Agree-
ment between the Fifth Planning District Commission and
the city for preparation of the 1978 Data Maintenance
Report.
ll.
A report recommending execution of an addition to the
existing Engineering Services Agreement with Hayes, Seay,
Mattern and Mattern for plan preparation for deck replace-
ment of the Franklin Road Bridge, to include bearing plate,
pier cap and guardrail design.
16 min. )
(1-3)
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
A report recommending execution of Supplement No. 2 to
F.A.A. Lease No. DOT-FA76EA-8201 for exclusion of jani-
torial services for 504 square feet of floor space in
Building No. 1 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
F~eld.
A report recommending the award of an engineering ser-
vices lump sum contract to Hayes, Seay, Mattern and
Mattern xn an amount not to exceed $35,000.00, for study
and design of flood relief and flood protection measures
at the Sewage Treatment Plant.
A report recommending the award of an engineering ser-
vices cost ceiling contract to Hayes, Seay, Mattern and
Mattern, in an amount not to exceed $18,575.00, for the
BrIdge Inspection Program.
A report recommending that $37,500.00 be transferred to
a new Capital Account to be used for new curb and gutter
construction only.
A report recommending that $38,000.00 be transferred
from Contlngencles to the Refuse Collection Department
budget to provide sufficient funds for the remainder of
the f~scal year.
A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee
recommending that the proposal of Capltal Sales and
Auction Company to promote and conduct a sale of sur-
plus c~ty property be accepted.
A report concurrlng in
· n connection w~th the
structlon equipment.
a report of the Bid Committee
purchas~ of replacement con-
b. City Attorney:
A report ~ransmlttlng a Resolution terminating the Jail
Study Committee, the Committee to Consider and Develop
Certaln Contracts Relating to Provlsions of New Jail
Facilities for Political Subdivisions in the Roanoke
ValLey, and termlnatlng city ~epresentatlon on and
partlc~patlon In the Joint Jail Study Committee, and
the Roanoke ValLey Corrections Board.
2. A report ~n connection with a sewer l~ne easement on
Troxell Road, S. E.
A report requesting that $28,700.49 be appropriated to
permit payment of all outstanding obligations for legal
services rendered by outside counsel during the present
f~scal year·
c. Director of Finance:
A report transmitting an Ordinance to provide funding
for employment of SFS Interiors for remodeling and
redecorating the Civic Center complex.
A ~eport requesting the transfer of certain funds in
connection with the closing of certain completed capital
prelects accounts.
(8 min. )
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A report recommending a deappropriation of $2,988.74 in
connection with the close-out of T.A.P. Coordinated
Youth Services Grant No. 78-A4281.
A report recommending three certain approprmatlons in
connection with the Cmty of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority.
Reports of Committees:
A report of the conu~lttee appointed to study bids received
for paving streets at various locations in the city and the
Public Works Service Center parking lot, recommending that
the low joint bkd of Adams Construction Company and Virginia
Asphalt Paving Company, Incorporated, in the amount of
$1,019,375.00 be accepted, and that funds be transferred
therefor. Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman.
(25 min. )
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A report of the committee appointed to study bids received
for alterations and additions to the City Juvenile Deten-
tion Home, recommending that the iow bid of Avis Construc-
tion Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $597,000.00
be accepted, and that funds be transferred therefor. Mr.
Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman.
A report of the committee appointed to study bids received
for a~r condzt~on~ng and related work at the City Nursing
Home, recommending that the low bid of Watts and Breakell,
Incorporated, in the a~ount of $107,000.00 be accepted.
Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman.
A report of the committee appointed to study bids received
for a varlabie height portable stage for the Civic Center
Coliseum, recommending that the bid of Wenger Corporation
an the amount oi $59,936.00 be accepted, and that funds be
appropriated therefor. Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman.
A report of the committee appointed to study bids received
for an uninterruptible power system, City of Roanoke com-
puter, Municipal Building Annex, recommending that the low
bid of Jarrett Electric Corporation in the amount of
$59,929.00 be accepted, and that funds be transferred
therefor. Mr. Luczan Y. Grove, Chairman.
A report of the committee appointed to study bids ~ecelved
for a water main extension from Grandln Road, S. W. to
Virginia Route 419, S. W., recommending that the low bid
of E. C. Pace and Company, in the amoun~ of $435,497.50 be
accepted, and that funds be transferred therefor. Mr.
Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman.
A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
that an alley located behind Crystal Spring Elementary School
be vacated, discontinued and closed.
(4 min.
A communication from the Roanoke Clty School Board requesting
that $45,869.00 be appropriated :o Title I, ESEA, and
$32,355.21 be appropriated to Adult Basic Education of the
1978-79 budget.
A report of the Community Relations Committee requesting a
reappraisal of the value of the continued existence of said
Committee. Mr. Dennis L. MontgOmery, Chairman.
Unfinished Buslness: None.
Introduction and Conslderatlon of Ordinances and Resolutions:
Ordinance No. 24669, on second reading, vacating, discon-
tinuing and closing Moorman Avenue, N. W., from the easterly
side of Salem Turnpike to the newly established westerly side
of 22nd Street, N. W., and that Salem Turnpike, N. W., from
the newly established easterly side of 24th Street to the
newly established cul-de-sac east of the said 24th Street,
(10 min.)
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Ordinance No. 24670, on second reading, rezonlng a parcel of
land containing 18.846 acres, lying on the easterly s~de of
Airport Road, Virglnia Highway No. 118, Official Tax No.
6620102, from RS-3, Single-Family Residential Dlstr~ct, to
I/~, Light Manufacturing Dlstrlct.
Ordanance No. 24671, on second reading, rezon~ng property
located at 1417 Peters Creek Road, N. W., Official Tax No.
2770309; 1421 Peters Creek Road, N. W., Official Tax No.
2770308; and 1427 Peters Creek Road, N. W., Official Tax No.
2770306, ~rom C-l, Office and Institutional District, to
C-2, General Commercial Dlstr~ct.
e
(5 min.
Ordinance No~ 24689, on second readingA to amend and reor-
dain Subsections (a), (c), and (e) of ~5.08 Bulk Container
Units - When Required, Definedr Place~ent~ a~d...Char~es of
Chapter 3, Sanitary Re~ulations..r of Title XIiI Health, of
the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amen~, so as
to provide for collection of solid waste refuse from rear-
loading bulk conta£ner units, and to establish a service
charge for each additional weekly servicing of such units~
to amend and reordain Chapter 3, Sanitary Regulations, of
Title XIII Health, of the Code of th~ City of Roanoke
(1956), as ~e----~d, by adding a new §5.09 to provide for
scheduled hulk item collection service.
An Ordinance amending and reordaining Ordinance No. 24393,
adopted on November 6, 1978, so as to extend indefinitely
the force and effect of such ordinance~ and providing for
an emergency.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
Suggestion that Council designate a portion of a future
meeting as a tribute to the Southeast section of the
City. Mr. William S. Hubard.
Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
committees of the Council.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
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REGULAR WgF~.LY SESSIOI~ .... ROAI~ORE CIT~/ COI~CIL
June 25, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, June 25, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William $. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............... 7.
ABSF~T: None ........................................................................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn.C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance;
and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Kenneth D. Amstutz, Pastor, Trinity United
Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
BID OPENINGS
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ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for painting
the Civic Center Auditorium and Exhibition Hall, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 25, 1979, and to be opened before Council at
that hour, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids
and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk
to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the
following bids:
Base Bid Alternate No. 1
L. R. Brown, Sr., Incorporated
Discount Interiors
$12,918.00
27,270.00
(deduct) $7,709.00
(deduct) 5,670.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III,
and Bob E. Chapman as members of the committee.
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for [
wall covering for the Civic Center Exhibition Hall, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 25, 1979, and to be opened before Council at
that hour, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids
and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk
to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the
following bids:
Harman Ceiling & Partition
Construction Services of Roanoke, Incorporated
$ 11,529.00
11,864.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and
Bob E. Chapman as members of the committee.
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for wood
floors for the Civic Center Exhibition Hall, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 25, 1979, and to be opened before Council at that
time, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no
representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to
proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the
following bids:
Harman Ceiling & Partition
Discount Interiors
Costen Floors
$ 35,194.00
55,637.70
34,775.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred tc. a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and
Bob E. Chapman as members of the committee.
(For further action, see page 120.)
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CONSENT AGENDA
The M~yor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were consideret
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed,
and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and
would be considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact that there
were several requests for Executive Sessions included on the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meetings of Council held on Tuesday, May 29,
1979, and Monday, June 11, 1979, and the special meeting held on Monday, June 18, 1979,
were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mmyor
Taylor ....................................................................................
NAYS: None ......................................................................
SCHOOLS: A communication from Mrs. John M. Chancy tendering her resignation as
a member of the Virginia Western Community College Board, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council receive and file the communication and accept the
resignation with regret. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
LIBRARIES: A communication fremDr. Leo Platt tendering his resignation as a
member of the Roanoke Public Library Board effective July 10, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the co~munication be received and filed and that the
resignation be accepted with regret. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted
by the following vote:
~XES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: A communication from Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bowles requesting an Executive
Session on a matter of personnel.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: A communication from Councilman William S. Hubard requesting an
Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............................................................................. 7
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: The City Manager requested that Council meet in Executive Session to
discuss personnel matters.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
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ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEHE~T-CITY GOVERI/HE~T: A cc~munication from Mr. Nillard M.
Jones requesting approval and support in naming Roanoke the "Bluegrass Capital of the
World", was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council after receiving input from the Roanoke Civic Center
Commission. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION: A report of the City Manager requesting approval of
the creation of the Implementation Committee appointed by the Downtown Steering Co~ittee
consisting of Messrs. E. K. Mattern, Chairman, Warmer N. Dalhouse, Nicholas F. Taubman,
H. B. Ewert and Ma. Anne N-w--ersley, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: A report of the City Manager advising of current activities
in the Police Department to improve employee/management relations, noting that employee
committees have been appointed to address officer concerns, career opportunities are
expanded through promotion of 40 officers to Police Officer II between July 1 and November
1, 1979, and a Police Chaplain program is being implemented in cooperation with the
Institute of Industrial and Commercial Ministries, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ ,---0.
EQUIPMENT: A report of the City Manager transmitting copy of the response
forwarded to Mr. Kenneth F. Cotter in connection with his complaint presented to Council
on May 29, 1979, about a vibratory compactor, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the CSty Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: A petition from the City Attorney requesting that two
unused alleys in Section 28, Map of Washington Heights, commonly known as the Washington
Heights Elementary School property, 3712 Melrose Avenue, N. W., Official Tax No. 2762101,
be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution referring the application to the
City Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council and appointing
viewers:
(#24697) A RESOLUTION referring to the Planning Commission of the City of
Roanoke the application of the City of Roanoke for the vacation of two unused alleys in
Section 28, Map of Washington Heights, commonly known as 3712 Melrose Avenue, N. W.,
Roanoke, Virginia; and appointing viewers to view the alleys.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 375.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
BUDGET: The financial report for the month of May, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7,
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
REG~,I~ AGEI~A
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POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mrs. Louise T. Castleman, President, Ladies Auxiliary,
Fraternal Order of Police, appeared before Council and presented a statement in regard
to benefits and salaries of police officers.
(For full text of Mrs. Csstleman's remarks, see Exhibit No. 70 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Mrs. Castlemau's remarks be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
Mr. William D. Jobe, President, Fraternal Order of Police, also appeared
before Council and presented a statement in regard to benefits and salaries of police
~fficers.
(For full text of Mr. Jobe's remarks, see Exhibit No. 69 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garlaud moved that Mr. Jobe's remarks be referred to the City Manager for
his perusal and consideration. The motion was seconded by Hr. Landis and unanimously
adopted.
CITY EMPLOYEES-POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: Ms. Jewel Fleisher
the Citizens' For Better Government, appeared before Council and presented a petition
signed by approximately 1,000 persons in support of Mr. William A. Hewltt in his capacity
as Director of Administration and Public Safety and disagreeing with his termination.
(For full text of Ms. Fleisher's remarks, see Exhibit No. 71 on file in the
City Clerk's office.)
The Mayor noted that there were a number of other persons who desired to
address the Council concerning the same matter and requested that each person confine
his or her co~ents to five minutes each.
The following persons then appeared before the Council:
Mr. George D. Hunter, a Roanoke City school teacher, residing at 2725 Oakland Avenue, N.
W., Mr. Abdul M. Shakir, Executive Director, Roanoke Neighborhood Alliance, Incorporated,
Mr. Billy F. Zollman, 926 Palm Avenue, N. W., Mr. B. G. Tyree, 1535 Syracuse Avenue, N. W.
Mrs. Jessie Basham, 1132 14th Street, S. E., and the Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 3625
Rolling Hill Avenue, N. W.
(For full text of Mr. Hunter's remarks, see Exhibit No. 72 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Shakir's remarks, see Exhibit No. 73 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Zollman's remarks, see Exhibit No. 74 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Tyree's remarks, see Exhibit No. 75 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mrs. Basham's remarks, see Exhibit No. 76 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of the Reverend Roberts' remarks, see Exhibit No. 77 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the remarks be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
Also in connection with the matter, the Reverend Carl T. Tinsley, Vice
President of the Roanoke Chapter, NAACP, appeared before Council and stated
the position of the NAACP on the pending change in the position of Director of
Administration and Public Safety.
(For full text of the Reverend Tinsley's remarks, see Exhibit No. 78 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the remarks be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
BRIDGES: Mr. David H. Woodbury, 1027 Rugby Boulevard, N. W., appeared before
Council and read a prepared statement in regard to needed improvements to the First
Street Bridge.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Thomas moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and reco~mendation to Council at its regular meeting on Monday, July 23, 1979.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
TAXICABS: Mr. Richard F. Pence, Attorney, representing Yellow Cab Company and
BPW Cab Company appeared before Council and presented written documents requesting an
increase in taxicab rates of at least fifteen per cent.
(For full text, see documents on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council an soon as possible. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
At 3:35 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 3:45 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication from the City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority requesting approval of the Demonstration Rehabilitation Program
for northwest Roanoke and approval of $150,000.00 to support said program for one year,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to enter into a contract with the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority to establish a Demonstration Rehabilitation Program as per the Housing Authority'
proposal, and that $150,000.00 be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request of the Housing Authority.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $150,000.00
from Capital Improvement Reserve to Demonstration Housing Rehabilitation under the 1978-
79 Capital Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24698) Al{ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Capital Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 375.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the City
Manager to enter into a written agreement with the Housing Authority to establish the
program:
(#24699) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into a written
agreement with the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority to establish a Demonstration
Rehabilitation Program, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 376.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to advertise the vacant position of Director of Administration and Public
Safety for hire, effective immediately.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After considerable discussion, Mr. Garland moved that the matter be held in
abeyance until the regular meeting of Council on Monday, July 23, 1979. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Landis.
Mr. Thomas offered an amendment to the motion that the matter not only be held
in abeyance until the regular meeting of Council on Monday, July 23, 1979, but that in
the interim the City Manager be requested to review the Directorates as a body, and
the portfolios of each and make recommendations to Council in reference to the future
operation of Data Processing, Police Department and Fire Department.
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Messrs. Garland and Landis accepted Mr. Thomas' amendment to the motion,
and the motion, as amended, wu adopted, Council members Bowles, Nubard and Grove voting
no.
DIRECTOR OF FINkNCE-MATERIALS CONTROL-MANAGEHENT INFORMATION SERVICES: The
City Manager and the Director of Finance submitted a Joint written report requesting
that the supervision of Materials Control and Hanage~ent Information Systems be transferrei
to the Director of Finance until the position of Director of Administration and Public
Safety can be filled.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Nubard offered the following Resolution:
(#24700) A RESOLUTION
Materials Control and Management
Administration and Public Safety
duties.
providing for the supervision of the Department of
Information Services until the position of Director of
has been filled and the new Director has assumed his
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 376.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
SWIMMING POOLS: The City Manager submitted a written report in regard to
requests of Ms. Connie D. Smith, Mr. Benjamin Tyree, Jr., Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery, Ms.
Jean Evans and Mr. B. G. Tyree that the city cover the municipal .swimming pools in
Washington Park and Fallon Park, recommending that the city refrain from consideration
of covering the pools at this time.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council receive and concur in the report. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with an engineering agreement for the Roanoke River Sanitary Sewer Interceptor
Infiltration/Inflow Study, recommending award of a contract to Hayes, Seay, Mattern and
Mattern in an amount not to exceed $46,100.00 without further action of City Council and
authorize the proper notice to the State Water Control Board offering the City's cooperatii
in their participating in the program and requesting that the Board proceed to gain
approval of the reimbursement provision, develop any necessary agreements, and present
the agreements to the city for final action.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the City
Manager to enter into agreement with Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattera:
(#24701) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract with
Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern for conducting a study of infiltration and inflow to
the Roanoke River Interceptor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 377.)
· Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with engineering agreements for various storm drainage and sanitary sewerage
design, recommending the award of a contract to Mattern & Craig, Consulting Engineers,
with a cost ceiling of $57,250.00 which may not be exceeded without City Council approval
for the design of the Glade Creek Sanitary Sewer Interceptor; the award of a contract to
Weston, Designers, Consultants, with a cost ceiling of $81,994.00 which may not be
exceeded without City Council approval for the design of the Ore Branch Sanitary Sewer
Interceptor; and the award of a contract to Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern, Architects,
Engineers, Planners, with a cost ceiling of $35,817.31 which may not be exceeded without
City Council approval for the design of the Norwood Street Storm Drain and the Hanover
Street Storm Drain.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the City
MAnager to enter into the contracts:
(#24702) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into engineering
contracts with Mattern & Craig, Consulting Engineers, Weston, Designers, Consultants,
and Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern, Architects, Engineers, Planners for the Glade
Creek Sanitary Sewer interceptor, the Ore Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor and the
Hanover Street-Norwood Street Storm Drain projects, respectively, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 377.)
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Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and'adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-GRANTS-PLANNING-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a
written report reco--.ending that $50,000.00 be transferred from the Deanwood Road Project
to the Gainsboro Project, and that the contract with the City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority dated October 4, 1978, be emended in this regard.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance emending and reordaining
Section #6804, "C.D.B.G." of the 1978-79 Grant Fund Appropriations:
(#24703) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 378.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing and providing
for an emendment to the agreement:
(#24704) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for an amendment to the
Agreement dated October 4, 1978, between the City of Roanoke and the Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority, relating to the performance of certain Community Development
progrem activities, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 378.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................... A ............................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
GRANTS-HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending acceptance of Virginia Commission of the Arts and Humanities State/Local
Partnership Grant No. 132, execution of a standard grant contract with the Roanoke
Valley Arts Council, and that $8,000.00 be appropriated in connection therewith.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance emending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1978-79 General Fund and Grant Programs Fund Appropriation
Ordinances:
(#24705) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund and Grant Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 379.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance, execution
and filing of the grant contract:
(#24706) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of State/Local Partnership
Grant No. 132 from the Virginia Commission of the Arts and Humanities and authorizing
the acceptance, execution and filing of the grant contract.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 379.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
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BUSES: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending execution of a
lease agreement with Greater Roanoke Transit Company for office space and facilities at
12th Street and Campbell Avenue, S. E., at an annual rate of $36,000.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24707) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City's lease of certain land and improve-
ments thereon located at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue, S. E., to Greater Roanoke
Transit Company, upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
SALE OF PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommend-
ing sale of the Parkview (Norwich) School property to Basham Oil Company, Incorporated,
for the sum of $22,676.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24708) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain bid for the purchase of the Parkview
(Norwich) Elementary School parcel owned by the City, situate in the City at 2218 Roanoke
Avenue, S. W., and bearing Official Tax Nos. 1421303, 1421304, and 1421305; providing for
the sale thereof; and rejecting the other bid.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
STATE HIGHWAYS-PLANNING-TRAFFIC: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Fifth Planning District
Commission and the city for preparation of the 1978 Data Maintenance Report.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution authorizing execution of the
agreement:
(#24709) A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement between the
City of Roanoke and the Fifth Planning District Co~nission for a Data Maintenance Report
for the Roanoke Valley Area Transportation Plan.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 380.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Nubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
BRIDGES: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending execution
of an addition to the existing Engineering Services Agreement with Hayes, Seay, Mattern
& Mattern for plan preparation for deck replacement of the Franklin Road Bridge to
include bearing plate, pier cap and guardrail design.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24710) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the employment of the professional services
of certain architects and engineers, in addition to these services previously engaged,
to prepare necessary plans, drawings and specifications, and providing periodic inspection
and consultation in connection with the construction of needed improvements to the
Franklin Road, Roanoke River Bridge, on certain terms and conditions; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 380.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending execution of
Supplement No. 2 to F.A.A. Lease No. DOT-FA76EA-8201 for exclusion of janitorial services
for 504 square feet of floor space in Building No. 1 at Roanoke Municipal Airport,
Woodrum Field.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Landis ~oved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(t24711) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for execution of Supplement No.
2 to the City's lease of space in Building No. 1 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, to the United States Government, Federal Aviation Administration to exclude Jani-
torial services from lessor's obligations and reduce the annual rental.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-FLOODS-HURRICANES: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending the award of an engineering services lump sum contract to
Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00, for study and
design of flood relief and flood protection measures at the Sewage Treatment Plant.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the City
Manager to enter into the contract:
(#24712) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern of Roanoke, Virginia, to provide engineering
consulting services relative to flooding at the Sewage Treatment Plant; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 381.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
BRIDGES-STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommendim
the award of an engineering services cost ceiling contract to Hayes, Seay, Mattern and
Mattern, in an amount not to exceed $18,575.00, for the Bridge Inspection Program.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the employment
of Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern:
(#24713) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the employment of the professional services
of certain architects and engineers to conduct a bridge inspection program during fiscal
year 1978-1979 for the City of Roanoke, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text.of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 381.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
BUDGET-CITY ENGINEER-SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER: The City Manager submitted a
written report recon~nending that $37,500.00 be transferred to a new Capital Account to
be used for new curb and gutter construction only.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1978-79 General Fund and Capital Fund Appropriation Ordinances:
(#24714) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund and Capital Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 382.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-REFUSE COLLECTION: The City Manager submitted a written report recommend-
ing that $38,000.00 be transferred from Contingencies to the Refuse Collection Department
budget to provide sufficient funds for the remainder of the fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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certain sections of the 1978-79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24715) Al/ ORDINAl/CE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
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(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 382.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................... ~ ............... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
CITY PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a
report of the Bid Committee recommending that the proposal of Capital Sales and Auction
Company to promote and conduct a sale of surplus city property be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal
of Capital Sales and Auction Company:
(#24716) AN ORDINANCE authorizing sale at public auction of certain surplus
tangible personal property owned by the City but not needed for any public purpose or
use; directing that such sales made at auction be absolute and not subject to confirmation
of price by later action of the Council; authorizing acceptance of the proposal for the
services of an auctioneer for the aforesaid purpose; rejecting a certain other proposal
made therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 383.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a report
of the Bid Committee recommending that the bid of Fulton White, Incorporated for a new
road tractor in the amount of $38,061.00, be accepted; that the bid of J. W. Burress,
Incorporated for a new knuckleboom crane for the road tractor in the amount of $15,960.00,
be accepted; and that the bid of Baker Brothers, Incorporated for a new rubber-tired
loader, diesel powered, in the amount of $47,232.20, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $9,021.00
from Contingencies to Utility Lines Maintenance of the 1978-79 budget:
(#24717) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 383.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bids of
Fulton White, Incorporated, J. W. Burress, Incorporated and Baker Brothers, Incorporated:
(#24718) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain vehicular equipment
for use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions by accepting certain bids made
to the City for furnishing and delivering said vehicular equipment; rejecting certain
bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 384.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Pursuant to the request of the City Manager, the Director
of Human Resources appeared before Council and advised of repairs to the air conditioning
at the Roanoke Civic Center.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES-ENERGY CONSERVATI~: The City Manager submitted a written
report in regard to a gasoline conservation plan, reco~nendtng that the city recum~end a
plan tn the Governor which would incorporate a $5.00 minimum limit per purchase, and a two
gallon maximum for any portable or other type container not a part of a vehicle, aircraft
or boat, with certain exemptions as set forth in a planning document.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that Council
indicate its support in the event the Governor recommends an odd/even gas conservation
plan. The motion was aeconded by Hrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
REGIONAL JAIL: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting a
Resolution terminating the Jail Study Committee, the Committee to Consider and Develop
Certain Contracts Relating to Provisions of New Jail Facilities for Political Subdivisions
in the Roanoke Valley, and terminating city representation on and participation in the
Joint Jail Study Committee, and the Roanoke Valley Corrections Board.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#24719) A RESOLUTION terminating City representation on and participation
in the Joint Jail Study Committee; abolishing a committee to consider and develop certain
contracts relating to provision of new jail facilities for political subdivisions in the
Roanoke Valley created by Resolution No. 22479, adopted September 24, 1975; abolishing
the Jail Study Committee heretofore appointed by this Council; and terminating City
representation on and participation in the Roanoke Valley Corrections Board to the
extent authorized by Ordinance No. 20671, adopted January 29, 1973.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 384.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Attorney submitted a written report in
connection with a sewer line easement on Troxell Road, S. E., recommending that a proposed
contract dated May 17, 1979, between the City, W. H. Martin, Marie H. Martin, Richard W.
Boone, and Clara B. Boone, which contract calls for the acceptance by the City from W.
H. Martin and Marie N. Martin and their agent of $1,000.00, which has already been
received, for the eventual removal of the sewer line to a new easement and for the possible
vacation of a portion of the existing easement, be approved.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24720) AN ORDINANCE ratifying a contract between the City and W. H. Martin,
Marie H. Martin and Richard W. Boone and Clara B. Boone dealing with a sewer line through
real property on Troxell Road, S. E~; authorizing the City Manager to execute this
contract on behalf of the City; and accepting a 15-foot sanitary sewer easement from Mr.
and Mrs. Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Boone.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 399.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard amd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
BUDGET-CITY ATTORNEY: The City Attorney submitted a written report
requesting that $28,700.49 be appropriated to permit payment of all outstanding
obligations for legal services rendered by outside counsel during the present fiscal
year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $28,781.00
from Contingencies to City Attorney under the 1978-79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24721) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 385.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
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COUNCIL: The City Attorney requested that Council meet in Executive Session
to discuss two matters of potential litigation.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................
NAYS: None ............................................................... -0.
BUDGET-ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report transmitting an Ordinance to provide funding for employment of SFS Interiors for
remodeling and redecorating the Civic Center complex.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $115,450.00
to General Operating under the 1978-79 Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24722) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 386.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Earlier in the meeting, bids were opened, read and
referred to a committee for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council in regard
to painting the Auditorium and Exhibition Hall at the Roanoke Civic Center, protective
wall covering for the Civic Center Exhibition Hall, and wood floors for the Civic Center
Exhibition Hall, the committee submitted a written report accepting the bid of L. R.
Brown, Sr., Incorporated, for painting the Auditorium and Exhibition Hall for the lump
sum of $12,918.00; accepting the bid of Costen Floors for the installation of wood
floors in the Exhibition Hall for the lump sum of $34,775.00; and accepting the bid of
Harman Ceiling & Partition for the application of protective wall covering in the
Exhibition Hall for the lump sum of $11,529.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following e~ergency Ordinance accepting the bids of L.
R. Brown, Sr., Incorporated, Costen Floors and Harman Ceiling & Partition:
(#24723) AN ORDINANCE accepting certain bids for painting the Roanoke Civic
Center Auditorium and Exhibition Hall and for installing wood floors and for applying
protective wall covering in the Exhibition Hall; rejecting certain other bids; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 386.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Cb-mber.)
BUDGET-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report requesting the transfer of certain funds in connection with the closing of certain
completed capital project accounts, viz: Rockland Avenue Industrial Access Road,
Sanitary Sewers, Whitmore Street Storm Drain, Garden City Sewer Line, Downtown RevitalizatJ
Study, Post Office, Renovate Juvenile Court Building, and Office Renovation and Relocation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance emending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1978-79 Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24724) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 387.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
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BUDGET-GP~NTS-TOTALACTION AGAINST POVERTY: The Director of Finance submitted
a written report recommending a deappropriation of $2,988.74 in connection with the close-
out of T.A.P. Coordinated Youth Services Grant No. 78-A4281.
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(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
the 1978-79 Grant Programs Pund Appropriations:
(#24725) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 387.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Director of Finance submitted a
written report recommending three certain appropriations in connection with the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority as follows:
The Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority (RRHA)
has recently sold land in the Gainsboro area which
was originally acquired under the Urban Renewal pro-
gram. In addition, the RRHAhas sold a used truck which
was originally purchased from the same Urban Renewal
funds. The proceeds from these sales should be returned
to the City to be used in settling the Urban Renewal loan
given the city by the Department of Housing & Urban Develop-
ment this past September. I recommend that Council appro-
priate this money ($8,600.00) in the current year C.D.B.G.
accounts (A35680495006) to be used for payback of the
Renewal loan.
'i~e RRHAhas received loan payments for housing rehabili-
tation loans given to home owners in the Riverdale area.
The funds from these loan paybacks should be returned to
the city to be used for further rehabilitation loans. I
recouunend that council appropriate this money ($822.54)
in the current year C.D.B.G. accounts (A35680495007) to be
used by the RRHA for further housing rehabilitation loans.
My letters to you on February 12, 1979 and April 2,
1979 stated that the city would receive parking lot
receipts collected from the Downtown East area by the
RRHA on a quarterly basis. The third quarter's park-
ing lot receipts have now been received."
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
the 1978-79 Grant Fund Appropriations:
(#24726) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Grant Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 388.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
STREETS AND ALLEYS-CITY ENGINEER: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed
by the Mayor to tabulate bids received for paving streets at various locations in the city
and the Public Works Service Center parking lot, submitted a written report of the commfttet
recommending that the iow Joint bid of Adams Construction Company and Virginia Asphalt
Paving Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $1,019,375.00, be accepted, and that funds
be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1978-79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24727) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 388.)
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Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the Joint.proposal
of Ad,m8 Construction Company, Incorporated, and Virginia Asphalt Paving Company, Incor-
porated:
(#24728) AN ORDINANCE accepting the Joint proposal of Adams Construction Company
and Virginia Asphalt Paving Company, Incorporated, for the paving of streets at various
locations and a portion of the parking lot at the Public Works Service Center in the City
of Roanoke; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 389.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
In this connection, Mr. Richard E. Burrow, Traffic Engineer, presented an oral
report on the past three or four years history of street paving.
(See Paving Program Discussion Paper on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Based upon the report, Mr. Thomas moved that it be the sense of Council to
attempt to maintain the 20 year cycle for paving of streets at least through the year
1982. He noted that the motion was not intended to be binding on future Councils but
should be used as a guideline for the administration. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and unanimously adopted.
JUVENILE HOM~: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed by the Mayor to
study bids received for alterations and additions to the City Juvenile Detention Home,
submitted a written report of the committee recommending that the low bid of Avis Construc-
tion Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $597,000.00, be accepted, and that funds be
transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1978-79 General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Grant Programs
Fund Appropriation Ordinances:
(#24729) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Grant Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinances,
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 389.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of Avis
Construction Company, Incorporated:
(#24730) AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of Avis Construction Company, Inc.,
for construction of alterations and additions to the Roanoke Juvenile Detention Home,
upon certain terms and conditions, and awarding a contract therefor; authorizing the
proper City officials to execute the requisite contract for such work; rejecting all
other bids made to the City for the work; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 390.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .....................................................................................
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NURSING HOME: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed by the Mayor to
tabulate bids received for air conditioning and related work at the City Nursing Home,
submitted a written report of the committee recommending that the low bid of Watts and
Breakell, Incorporated, in the amount of $107,000.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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and Breake11, Incorporated:
(~24731) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain bid and awarding a contract for the
installation of air conditioning and related work at the City's Nursing Home, upon certain
terms and conditions; rejecting certain other bids; authorizing the appropriate City
officials to execute the requisite contract; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 390.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of. the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Rubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Mr. Grove, Chairman of a comm~ittee appointed by the
Mayor to tabulate bids received for a variable height portable stage for the Civic
Center Coliseum, submitted a written report of the committee recommending that the bid of
Wenger Corporation in the amount of $59,936.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
the 1978-79 Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24732) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 391.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................ ' ................................................. O.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of Wenger
Corporation:
(#24733) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acceptance of a certain bid and the
award of a contract to Wenger Corporation of Owatonna, Minnesota, for the manufacture and
delivery to the City's Civic Center Coliseum of a variable height portable stage, a~d
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 391.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. -0.
BUDGET-MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICES: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee
appointed by the Mayor to tabulate bids received for an uninterruptible power system for
the City of Roanoke computer, Municipal Building Annex, submitted a written report of the
comm~ ttee recommending that the low bid of Jarrett Electric Corporation in the amount of
$59,929.00, be accepted and that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $59,929.00
from Management Information Contingency Fund to Capital Outlay under the 1978-79 budget:
(#24734) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 392.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of Jarrett
Electric Company, Incorporated:
(#24735) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acceptance of a certain bid and the
award of a contract to Jarrett Electric Co., Inc., for the installation of an Uninterrupti-
ble Power System for the City's Computer, rejecting certain other bids made to the City
therefor, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 392.)
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Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed by the Mayor
to tabulate bids received for a water main extension from Grandin Road, S. W., to Virginia
Route 419, S. W., submitted a written report of the committee recOmm~ending that the iow
bid of E. C. Pace and Company, in the amount of $435,497.50, be accepted, and that funds
be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $44,340.60
from 12 Line Rt. 11 to Rt. 419 Annex to 12 Line Grandin to Rt. 419 of the 1978-79 Water
Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24736) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
Water Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 393.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of E. C.
Pace and Company:
(#24737) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid and awarding a contract for the constructi.
of a new water line from Grandin Road, S. W., to Virginia Route 419, S. W., upon certain
terms and conditions; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite
contract; rejecting certain other bids made therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 393.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
SCHOOLS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board
requesting that a certain alley located behind the Crystal Spring Elementary School be
vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution initiating the vacating, discontinu-
ing and closing of the alley, or a portion thereof, providing for the appointment of
viewers, and referring the request to the City Planning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council:
(#24738) A RESOLUTION initiating and providing for the permanent closing,
vacating, discontinuing and abandonment of a certain alley, or appropriate portion thereof,
extending in a northeasterly direction from 27th Street (formerly 6th Street), S. W., to
26th Street (formerly 5th Street) S. W., adjacent to Crystal Spring school property as
hereinafter more particularly described; referring the matter to the Planning Commission
of the City of Roanoke for study, report and recommendation; and appointing viewers to
view said alley.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 394.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0,
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
that $45,869.00 be appropriated to Title I, ESEA, to provide a S,,mmer Program for eligible
children in grades two through six in nine Title I schools who are deficient in reading
and math, one hundred per cent of actual expenditures to be reimbursed from Title I, ESEA
funds; and that $32,355.21 be appropriated to Adult Basic Education to provide funds to
conduct a statewide conference on special Adult Basic Education projects, one hundred per
cent of expenditures to be reimbursed from federal funds through the State Department of
Education, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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funds:
(#24739) Alt ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 395.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... -0.
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION: Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery, Chairman of the Commmnity
Relations Committee, appeared before Council and read a prepared statement requesting
that Council reappraise the value of the continuation of the Co,unity Relations Co~ittee.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the matter be taken under advisement with a reply to Mr.
Montgomery at the earliest feasible date. The motion was seconded by Mr. Nubard and
unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24669 vacating, discontinuing and closing
Moorman Avenue, N. W., from the easterly side of Salem Turnpike to the newly established
westerly side of 22nd Street, N. W., and .Salem Turnpike, N. W., from the newly established
easterly side of 24th Street to the newly established cul-de-sac east of the said 24th
Street, N. W., having previously been before the Council for its first reading on June
11, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body,
Mr. Hubard offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24669) AN ORDINANCE to vacate, discontinue and close portions of Moorman
Avenue, N. W., and Salem Turnpike, N. W., in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 371.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24670 rezoning a parcel of land containing 18.846 acres,
lying on the easterly side of Airport Road, Virginia Highway No. 118, Official Tax No.
6620102, from RS-3, Single-Family Residential District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District
having previously been before the. Council for its first reading on June 11, 1979, read
and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24670) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 662, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 372.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24671 rezoning property located at 1417 Peters Creek
Road, N. W., Official Tax No. 2770309; 1421 Peters Creek Road, N. W., Official Tax No.
2770308; and 1427 Peters Creek Road, N. W., Official Tax No. 2770306, from C-i, Office
and Institutional District, to C-2, General Com~aercial District, having previously been
before the Council for its first reading on June 11, 1979, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Landis offering the following for
its second reading and final adoption:
(#24671) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 277, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning, subject to certain conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 373.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
REFUSE COLLECTION: Ordinance No. 24689 amending the Roanoke City Code so as to
provide for collection of solid waste refuse from rear loading bulk container units,
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adding a new section to the City Code to provide for scheduled bulk item collection
service, having previously been before the Council on June 11, 1979 for its first reading,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Hr.
Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24689) A~ ORDINANCE ~o emend and reordsin Subsections (a), (c) and (e) of
Section 5.08 Bulk Container Units - When Required, Defined, Placement, and Charges of
Chapter 3, Sanitary Regulations, of Title llII Health, of the Code of the City of Roanoke
(1956), as emended, so as to provide for collectio~ of solid waste refuse from rear-
loading bulk container units, and to establish a service charge for each additional
weekly servicing of such units; to emend and reordain Chapter 3, Sanitary Regulations, of
Title XIII Health, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as emended, by adding a new
Section 5.09 to provide for scheduled bulk item collection service.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 374.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Tay lot .... 7.
NAYS: Nons ................................................................... O.
PENSIONS: Council on June 11, 1979, having instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure providing that the increase in benefits provided by Ordinance
No. 24393 to members of the Employees' Retirement System be continued until Council acts
on an expected consultant's report of said System, he presented same; whereupon, Mr.
Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24740) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Ordinance No. 24393, adopted on
November 6, 1978, so as to extend indefinitely the force and effect of such Ordinance;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 395.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................ ' .................. O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGME/~T: Mr. Hubard presented a communication advising that
over the years Council and the city administration have been most aware of the major
concerns of the citizens of southeast Roanoke, that they have brought many concerns to
Council, some of which include the landfill, sewage disposal and street problems, and the
city was not always able to resolve their concerns as expeditiously as possible, that
with the completion of the new 13th Street and the new Buzzard Rock Ford Bridge, many of
the major concerns of the citizens of southeast have been answered and in recognition
thereof and in appreciation of the citizens who had enough confidence in their City
Council to share their concerns, he suggested that Council designate a portion of a
future Council meeting as a tribute to the southeast section of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the City Clerk be instructed to designate a thirty minute
portion of a future evening meeting of the Council as a tribute to southeast citizens and
that invitations be sent to civic groups in the southeast area inviting them to attend
the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: The Mayor advised of the need to appoint an additional member to the
City of Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission pursuant to Ordinance No. 24484 adopted
by the Council on Monday, January 8, 1979, for a term ending October 31, 1980, and called
for said nominations;
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Ma. Joan M. C-mmings.
There being no further nominations, Ma. C,m~mings was elected as a member of the
City of Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission for a term ending October 31, 1980, by
the following vote:
FOR MS. CUMMINGS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor .................................................................. 7.
LIBRARIES: The Mayor advised that the three year terms of Mr. Evans B. Jesses,
Mrs. John H. Morrow and Mrs. Elisabeth M. Drewry as members of the Roanoke Public Library
Board will expire on June 30, 1979, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Ma. Elisabeth M. Drewry, Mrs.
John H. Morrow and Mr. Evans B. Jessee.
There being no further nominations, Ms. Drewry, Mrs. Morrow and Mr. Jessee were
reelected as members of the Roanoke Public Library Board for ter~m of three years each
ending June 30, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR MS. DREWRY, MRS. MORROW AND MR. JESSEE: Council members Bowles, Garland,
Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......................................... 7.
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AI~ORT: The Mayor advised that the four year terms of Mr. Jack C. Smith and
Mr. Robert H. Turner, Jr., as members of the Airport Advisory C~issionwill expire on
June 30, 1979, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Mr. Jack C. Smith md Mr. Robert
H. Turner, Jr.
There beins no further nominations, Messrs. Smith and Turner were reelected as
members of the A/rport Advisory Co--~ission for terms of four years each ending June 30,
1983, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. SMITH AND TURNER: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard,
Landis, Thoma~ and Mayor Taylor ........................................................... 7.
PERSONNEL: The Mayor advised that the three year terms of Mrs. Merzetta Thomas,
Messrs. Allen T. Ne}m-, Jr., and Walter L. Wheaton as members of the Personnel and E~ploymen
Practices Commission will expire on June 30, 1979, and called for nominations to fill the
vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Messrs. Allen T. Nelms, Jr., and
Walter L. Wheaton (the City Clerk's Office had been unable to contact Mrs. Thomas to
inquire as to her willingness to continue to serve).
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Nelms and Wheaton were reelected as
members of the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for terms of three years
each ending June 30, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. NELMS AND WHEATON: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard,
Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........................................................ 7.
ROANOKE CITY ARTS CO~9{ISSION: The Mayor called to the attention of Council
that the one year terms of Mr. James M. Yeatts, Mrs. Mamie P. Vest, Mr. Eric E. Fitzpatrick
Mrs. Nettie Lee Kitchen, Mr. W. L. Whitwell and Mr. John W. Cressy as members of the
Roanoke City Arts Commission will expire on June 30, 1979, that Mrs. Vest had declined to
serve another term, and the City Clerk's Office had been unable to contact Mr. Fitzpatrick
to inquire as to him willingness to continue to serve, and called for nominations to fill
the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Mrs. Nettle Lee Kitchen, Mr. W. L.
Whitwell and Mr. John W. Cressy.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Kitchen, Mr. Whitwell and Mr. 6reasy
were reelected as members of the Roanoke City Arts Commission for terms of one year each
ending June 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. KITCHEN, MR. WHITWELL AND MR. CREASY: Council members Bowles, Garland,
Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................ 7
CITIZENS' SERVICES COMMITTEE: The Mayor called to the attention of Council
that the one year terms of Miss Robbie H. Burton, Mr. Raleigh Campbell, Mr. Henry E.
Thomas, Mr. Charles W. Walker, Mr. Stanley R. Hale, Miss Bernice F. Jones and Mr. William
A. Hewitt as members of the Citizens' Services Committee will expire on June 30, 1979,
that the City Clerk had been unable to contact Messrs. Hale and Hewitt to inquire as to
their willingness to continue to serve, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Miss Robbie H. Burton, Mr. Raleigh
Campbell, Mr. Henry E. Thomas, Mr. Charles W. Walker and Miss Bernice F. Jones.
There being no further nominations, Miss Burton, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Thomas, Mr.
Walker and Miss Jones were reelected as members of the Citizens' Services Committee for
terms of one year each ending June 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MISS BURTON, MR. CAMPBELL, MR. THOMAS, MR. WALKER, AND MISS JONES: Council
members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................. 7.
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Mayor
called to the attention of Council that the one year terms of Ms. Bonnie K. Lowe, Mr.
John S. Voit, Ms. Francis S. Boon, Ms. Joel Richert, Mr. Harris M. Greene, Mr. Roy E.
Abbott, Ms. Patricia Smith, Mr. James Phipps, Mr. Shaheed Omar, Mr. Joseph T. Coleman,
Jr., and Mr. Robert V. BeCraft as members of the Citizens' Task Force for Crime Prevention
and Social Development will expire on June 30, 1979, that Ms. Richert had declined to
serve another term, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Ms. Bonnie K. Lowe, Mr. John S.
Voit, MS. Francis S. Boon, Mr. Harris M. Greene, Mr. Roy E. Abbott, MS. Patricia C.
Smith, Mr. James Phipps, Mr. Shaheed Omar, Mr. Joseph T. Coleman, Jr., and Mr. Robert V.
BeCraft.
There being no further nominations, Ms. Lowe, Mr. Voit, MS. Boon, Mr. Greene,
Mr. Abbott, Ms. Smith, Mr. Phipps, Mr. Omar, Mr. Coleman and Mr. BeCraft were reelected
as members of the Citizens' Task Force For Crime Prevention and Social Development for
terms of one year each ending June 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MS. LOWE, MR. VOLT, MS. BOON, MR. GREENE, MR. ABBOTT, MS. SMITH, MR. PHIPPS,
MR. OMAR, MR. COLEMAN, AND MR. BECRAFT: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard,
Landis, Thomas and Mmyor Taylor ........................................................ 7.
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FLOODS-HU~IC~A~ES: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the one
year te~ms of Messrs. George L. Pitzer, Charles L. ~aeuasler, Vincent S. Wheeler, William
L. Myers and J. T. Hopkins as members of the Flood Plain Com-~tteewill expire on June
30, 1979, that Mr. Myers had declined to serve another term, and called for nominations
to fill the vacancies.
Hr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Mr. George L. Pitzer, Mr. Charles
L. Haeussler, Mr. Vincent S. Wheeler and Mr. J. T. Hopkins.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Pitzer, Haeussler, Wheeler and
Hopkins were reelected as members of the Flood Plain Co~ittee for terms of one year each
ending June 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. PITZER, HAEUSSLER, WHEELER AND HOPKINS: Council members Bowles,
Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................................ 7.
FRANCHISES: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the one year
term of Mr. Paul C. Buford, Jr., as a member of the Franchise Study Committee will expire
on June 30, 1979, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. Paul C. Buford, Jr.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Buford was reelected as a member of the
Franchise Study Committee for a term of one year ending June 30, 1980, by the following
vote:
FOR MR. BUFORD: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ..........................................................................
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the
one year terms of Mr. M. Carl Andrews, Mrs. James R. Alvis, Jr., Mr. Charles N. Freeman,
and Mr. Robert N. Fishburn as members of the Mill Mountain Development Committee will
expire on June 30, 1979, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Mr. M. Carl Andrews, Mrs. James R.
Alvis, Jr., Mr. Charles N. Freeman and Mr. Robert N. Fishburn.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Andrews, Mrs. Alvis, Mr. Freeman and
Mr. Fishburn were reelected as members .of the Mill Mountain Development Committee for
terms of one year each ending June 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. ANDREWS, MRS. ALVIS, MI{. FREEMAN AND MR. FISHBURN: Council members
Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....................... 7.
REGIONAL COURTHOUSE: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the one
year terms of Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Jr., and Mr. Frank W. Rogers, Sr., as members of the
Regional Courthouse Committee will expire on June 30, 1979; that the President of the
Roanoke Bar Association also serves as a member of the Committee for a one year term ending
June 30, 1979, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Jr., Mr. Frank
W. Rogers, Sr., and the President of the Roanoke Bar Association (Mr. W. Courtney King,
Jr.).
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Plunkett and Rogers were reelected
and the President of the Roanoke Bar Association was elected as members of the Regional
Courthouse Committee for terms of one year each ending June 30,. !980, by the following
vote:
FOR MESSRS. PLUNKETT, ROGERS AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE ROANOKE BAR ASSOCIATION:
Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......... 7.
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the
one year terms of Mr. John Williams, Mr. Abdul M. Shakir, Mr. Clarence N. Patterson, Jr.,
Mrs. Shirley B. Ingram, Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery, Ms. Martha Ogden, Mr. James P. Petty,
Mr. Frederick L. Bulbin and Ms. Connie D. Smith as members of the Community Relations
Committee will expire on June 30, 1979, that Mr. Patterson had declined to serve another
term and the City Clerk had been unable to contact Mr. Petty to inquire as to his willingnet
to continue to serve, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Mr. John Williams, Mr. Abdul M.
Shakir, Ms. Shirley B. Ingram, Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery, MS. Martba Ogden, Mr. Frederick
L. Bulbin, and Ms. Connie D. Smith.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Williams, Mr. Shakir, MS. Ingram, Mr.
Montgomery, Ms. Ogden, Mr. Bulbin, and Ma. Smith were reelected as members of the Community
Relations Committee for terms of one year each ending June 30, 1980, by the following
vote:
FOR MR. WILLIAMS, MI{. SHAKIR, MS. INGRAM, MR. MONTGOMERY, MS. OGDEN, MR. BULBIN,
AND MS. SMITH: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMITTEE: The Mayor called to the attention of
Council that the one year terms of Mr. Herbert S. Kurshan, Mr. Carlton E. Saul, Mr. James
A. Williams, Ms. Hallie B. Albergotti and Mr. Theron C. Garst as members of the Fair
Employment Practices Committee will expire on June 30, 1979, that Mr. Kurshan had declined
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to serve another term, and the City Clerk's Office had been unable to contact Messrs.
Saul and William- to inquire as to their willingness to continue to serve and called for
nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Ms. Hallie B. Albergotti and Mr.
Theron C. Garst.
There being no further nominations, Ms. Albergotti and Mr. Garst were reelected
as members of the Fair Employment Practices Committee for terms of one year each ending
June 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MS. ALBERGOTTI AND MR. GAP. ST: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove,
Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........................................... 7.
PLANNING: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the three year
terms of Ms. Elizabeth T. Bowles, Mr. Hampton W. Thomas, Mr. William S. Russell and Mr.
David H. Woodbury as members of the Fifth Planning District Co,wission will expire on
June 30, 1979, that Mr. Russell had declined to serve another term and called for nomina-
tions to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Ms. Elizabeth T. Bowles, Mr.
Hampton W. Thomas and Mr. David H. Woodbury.
There being no further nominations, Ms. Bowles, Mr. Thomas and Mr. Woodbury
were reelected as members of the Fifth' Planning District Commission for terms of three
years each ending June 30, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR MS. BOWLES, MR. THOMAS AND MR. WOODBURY: Council members Bowles, Garland,
Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........................................ 7.
SCHOOLS: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the four year terms
of MS. Betty G. Chancy and Mr. Warner N. Dalhouse as members of the Virginia Western
Community College Board will expire on June 30, 1979, that MS. Chancy had declined to
serve another term and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. Warner N. Dalhouse.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Dalhouse was reelected as a member of
the Virginia Western Community College Board for a term of four years ending June 30,
1983, by the following vote:
FOR MR. DALHOUSE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................. 'i ......................................... 7.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
At 6:10 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 7:00 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Attorney submitted a written report recommending a
change in Section 12(d), Military Leave, of Chapter 3, of Title II, of the City Code, as
emended, to bring the provisions of the City Code in line with provisions of the Code of
Virginia as interpreted by the Attorney General which would provide that a municipal
employee who takes military leave must be paid his full municipal wages or salary in
addition to his full military pay, retroactive to January 1, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24741) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain subsection (d), Military Leave,
of Section 12, Vacations, sick leave and military leave, of Chapter 3, Officers and
Employees Generally, of Title II, Administration, of the Code of the City of Roanoke
(1956), as amended, so as to provide that City employees shall suffer no loss of pay for
certain periods of military leave not to exceed fifteen days per calendar year; and
providing for an emergency and an effective date.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 396.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
BUDGET: Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and
reordaining certain sections of the 1978-79 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24742) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1978-79
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 397.)
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ACTION:
ATTEST:
Hr. Tho~Rs moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Hubard and adopted by the follo~tnS vote:
AYES: Council members Bovles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ................................................................................
NAYS: None ................................................................. -0.
There being no further business, the Hayor declared the meetin8 adjourned
at 7:04 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk Mayor
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SPECIAL SESSION .... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
July 6, 1979
12:00 noon
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special session in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Buildins, City of Roanoke, on Fridsy, July 6, 1979, at 12:00 noon, ~rlth Mayor Noel C.
Taylor presiding.
PKESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bo~lea, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove, William
S, Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Hayor Noel C. Taylor .......................... 7.
ABSENT: None .......................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling,
Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Richard B. Kaufman, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director
of Finance; Mr. James D. Grisso, Deputy Director of Finance; and Mrs. Hary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by ttayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
The Mayor requested that the City Clerk read the following communication calling the
special meeting of Council in its entirety:
"July 3, 1979
Honorable Members of
Roanoke City Council
Roanoke, ¥irginia
Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Section 10, Meetings of Council, of the Roanoke
City Charter, this is to advise you that I am calling a
Special Meeting of the Roanoke City Council on Friday, July
6, 1979, at 12:00 noon, in the City Council Chamber, fourth
floor of the Municipal Building.
Sincerely,
S/ Noel C. Taylor
Mayor
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Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager, Building
Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney, Building
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance, Building
Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk, Building"
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss certain
legal and real estate matters. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
At 12:20 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 3:00 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
ACTION:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER-ANNEXATION: Mr. Thomas stated that at the same
time Council was meeting, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors and the Roanoke County
Public Service Authority were also meeting to consider a proposed water and sewer contract,
that he had been advised by telephone that the Board of Supervisors and the Public Service
Authority came out of Executive Session at approximately 2:50 p.m., and considered and
accepted a proposed contract between the City, the County and the Public Service Authority
relating to exchange of certain water and sewer lines, exchange of certain water and sewer
customers and the sale of bulk water by the City to the County; whereupon, Mr. Thomas
offered the following Resolution:
(#24744) A RESOLUTION endorsing the form of a certain contract between the
City of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke and Roanoke County Public Service Authority
relating to exchange of certain water and sewer lines, exchange of certain water and
sewer customers and providing for the sale of bulk water to the County by the City and
upon certain other terms and conditions; and expressing the intent of Council to adopt an
ordinance authorizing the execution of such contract at the appropriate time.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 397.)
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council m~mhera Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
The Mayor then presented the following press release:
"PRESS RELEASE
July 6, 1979
Today is a most significant day in the history of the
Roanoke Valley. With the approval of the water-sewer con-
tract, which has recently been negotiated between the City
of Roanoke and Roanoke County, there are, for the first time
in many years, no annexation related disputes between the City
and the County.
For 3 1/2 years, the City has been vigorously pursuing
the right to provide full water and sewer service at City
rates to its annexed citizens. This contract accomplishes
that goal. All annexed City citizens will become City water
and sewer customers and begin to enjoy City rates as soon as
it is administratively possible to accomplish this change in
status. Now that our new citizens will have all the advan-
tages of City citizenship, the phrase 'annexed citizen' should
fall into disuse rapidly.
Of course, the contract also provides that all County
residents will be County water and sewer customers. It is
logical, just and equitable that each party should serve its
own residents. Furthermore, the contracts also call for the
conveyance to the City of title to all County water and
sewer lines in the City with the exception of several
sewer lines which are partially within the County and partial-
ly within the City. The County will also convey to the City
title to all its wells and well lots located in the City with
one exception. By the same token, the City will convey to the
County title to all its water and sewer lines located in the
County with the exception of certain water transmission mains
and joint use rights in certain sewer lines. Because the
County lines being conveyed to the City have a greater value
than the City lines being conveyed to the County, the City
will pay a consideration of $946,833 to the County.
Another important feature of the contract is that the
City will sell bulk water to the County at a rate established
by a formula set forth in the contract for a term of 30
years. The formula, which is based on the cost to the City of
producing water, will establish a fair and equitable rate for
the entire term of the contract. Through the sale of bulk
water, the City will replace the revenue formerly received
from retail water customers in the County.
Perhaps the most important feature of the contract is that
all pending litigation between the City and the County relating
to the right to provide water and sewer service in the annexed
area of the City will be resolved. It will be recalled that
there are two cases pending in the Circuit Court of the City
of Roanoke and one case pending in the United States District
Court. It is conservatively estimated that settlement of this
litigation will save the City and the County a quarter of a
million dollars in legal fees over the next couple years.
As Mayor, I am especially pleased that Council is now in a
position to take positive steps to place all of our annexed citi-
zens on an equal basis as to water and sewer service.
With the approval of this important contract, there are no
remaining major disputes between the City and the County. A
controversy between the City and County involving the right to
certain State payments for education has recently been resolved
by the City Attorney and County authorities. A dispute concern-
ing sewage treatment charges has been resolved by the City's
Director of Finance and County officials. A spirit of coopera-
tion should now prevail in the All-American Roanoke Valley.
Dr. Noel C. Taylor
Mayor, City of Roanoke"
The Mayor made the following additional comments:
(i) Council had agreed to adopt a measure on Monday, July 9,
1979, stating its intent to take appropriate action to put
those persons who were annexed to the City as of January 1,
1976, and who have been receiving water and sewer service
from Roanoke County and/or the Roanoke County Public Service
Authority in the approximate position, insofar as possible,
that such persons would have been in had they been receiving
water and sewer service from the City since January 1, 1976.
(2) As a result of the passage of the proposed contract,
there will come forth in time a meeting with officials of
the Town of Vinton to consider certain adjustments that may
be made concerning their cost of water with the hope that
the rate would compare favorably with the County taking the
same considerations into account.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 3:15 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTESt:
City Clerk
Hayor
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION .... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
July 9, 1979
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in relularmeeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, July 9, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., with Hayor Noel C.
Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove, William
S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ...................... 7.
ABSENT: None ..................................................................... 0.
OFFICE~ PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance;
and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Walter M. Lockett, Jr., Director, Homebound
Ministries, Greene Memorial United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
ACTION:
ACTS OF ACKlqOWLEDGEM~T-PUBLIC WORKS: In view of the fact that Mr. J. D. Sink,
Director of Public Works, would be retiring from employment with the City of Roanoke on
July 10, 1979, Mr. Rubard offered the following Resolution recognizing the outstanding
services and contributions of Mr. Sink:
(#24743) A RESOLUTION recognizing the outstanding services and contributions
of J. D. Sink, Director of Public Works, to his country and to the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 400.)
ACTION:
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
ACTION:
The Mayor presented Mr. Sink with a framed copy of the ~esolution, photographs
of improvements to the Hunter Memorial Viaduct, before and after,~and an album of pictures
taken at the reception given in his honor at Mountain View on Apri~%~ 1979.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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ZONING: Council having previously set a public hearing for Monday, July 9,
1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on a proposed
amendment of the C-3, Central Business District, to permit housing in downtown and an
amendment of the LM, Light Manufacturing District, to prohibit housing in industrial
areas of the Zoning Ordinance, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, a report of the City Planning Commission recommending that
the amendments be approved, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in oppositionto the proposed amendments, Mr. Garland moved
that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24745) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 10, C-3 central business
district, and Section 13, LM light manufacturin~ district, of Chapter 4.1, Zoning, of
Title XV, Construct~on~ Alteration and Use of Land~ Buildings and Other Structures,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to allow dwelling units above the
ground floor in structures as a permitted principal use and structure in the C-3 Central
Business District, and to prohibit the same in the LM Light Manufacturing District.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
PLANNING-ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Council having set a public hearing for
Monday, July 9, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard,
relative to the addition of new sections allowing the creation of historic districts, as
authorized by Section 15.1-503.2 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as emended, to Chapter
4.1, of Title XV, of The Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, the matter was
before the body.
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, July 9, 1979
7:30 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by Reverend Walter M.
Lockett, Jr., Director, Homebound Ministries, Greene
Memorial United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public hearing on an amendment of the C-3, Central
Business District, to permit housing in downtown, and an
amendment of the LM, Light Manufacturing District, to pro-
hibit housing in industrial areas, of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. W. G. Kuthy, Deputy Manager, City Planning.
B. Public hearing relative to the addltion of new sec-
tions allowing the creation of historic districts, as
authorized by Section 15.1-503.2, of the Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended, to Chapter 4.1, of Title XV, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended. Mr. W. G.
Kuthy, Deputy Manager, City Planning.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, T~AT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Request for an Executive Session on a personnel matter.
Mayor Taylor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
A communication from Mr. E. K. Mattern, Executive Vice
President, Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Incorporated, submitting
a quarterly progress report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
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A report of the City Manager recommending that a public
hearing be held on August 13, 1979, on the city's Conm~unity
Development Block Grant Program Citizen Participation Plan
revisions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in City Manager's recommendation.
A report of the Director of Finance transmitting a finan-
cial report for the School Board for the month of May, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
Qualification of Mr. Elmer O. Rodes, Jr., as a member of
the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, to fill
the ~nexpired term of Mr. William A. Sowers, resigned, ending
September 30, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and flle.
List of items pending from July 19, 1976, through June
23, 1979.
P~COMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
Request to address Council with reference to reducing the
real estate tax rate and the personal property tax rate.
Mr. James G. Harvey, II, President, Concerned Property
Owners and Taxpayers of Roanoke, Spokesman.
Request to address Council in regard to wages and working
conditions of police officers. Mr. R. J. Devlin, Inter-
national Vice President, Brotherhood of Railway, Airline
and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and
Station Employes, Spokesperson.
Petitions and Communications: None.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
A report recommending approval of the request of Yellow
Cab Company of Roanoke, Incorporated, and BPW Cab Com-
pany for a rate increase for taxicab service.
A report recom~ending that certain unexpended funds
remaining in the 1978-79 Title XX Services budget be
reappropriated to the 1979-80 Title XX Services
budget.
A report recommending that $38,783.79 be appropriated
to the Title XX Services budget for the quarter ending
September 30, 1979, representing funds received for
provision of essential services to clty citizens.
(20 min. )
(1 - 6 )
m
A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee
recommending that the total lowest responsible bid of
Lynchburg Foundry for supplying water pipe require-
ments for 1979-80 be accepted.
A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee
reconmaending that the lowest responsible b~ds for
supplying liquid alum, standard ground alum and liquid
chlorine, for treatment of water and sewage, be accepted.
6. A report in connection with food stamps.
b. City Attorney:
(5 min. )
A report in connection with amending the present Bingo
Ordinance to conform with recently enacted state
legislation.
Reports of Committees:
a®
(7 min. )
(a&b)
b.
A report of the Airport Advisory Commission, recommending
an approximate 20% increase in rents and fees at Roanoke
Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, w~th a proposed new fee
of $7.50 per month per ready-car space for limousines and
rental cars. Mr. Jack C. Smith, Chairmmn.
A report of the Airport Advisory Commission, recommending
that Piedmont Airlines be permitted to lease 518.95
square feet of floor space in the Terminal Building at
Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, formerly occu-
pied by Allegheny Airlines. Mr. Jack C. Smith, Chairman.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
Ordinance No. 24707, on second readlng, authorizing the
City's lease of certain land and improvements thereon
located at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue, S. E., to
Greater Roanoke Transit Company, upon certain terms and
conditions.
Ordinance No. 24708, on second reading, accepting a certain
bid for the purchase of the Parkview (Norwich) Elementary
School parcel owned by the Clty, situate in the City at
2218 Roanoke Avenue, S. W., and bearing Official Tax Nos.
1421303, 1421304 and 1421305; providing for the sale there-
of; and rejecting the other bid.
(8 min. )
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d.
Ordinance No. 24711, on second reading, authorizing and
providing for execution of Supplement No. 2 to the City's
lease of space in Building No. 1 at Roanoke Municipal
Airport, Woodrum Field, to the Un£ted States Government,
Federal Aviation Administration to exclude janitorial ser-
vices from lessor's obligations and reduce the annual
rental.
Ordinance No. 24720, on second reading, ratifying a contract
between the city and W. H. Mart~n, Marie H. Martln and
Richard W. Boone and Clara B. Boone deallng with a sewer
line through real property on Troxell Road, S. E.; author-
izing the City Manager to execute this contract on behalf
of the City; and accepting a 15-foot sanitary sewer ease-
ment from Mr. and Mrs. Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Boone.
Motions and Miscellaneous Buslness:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
committees of Council.
Other Hearings of Citizens:
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ACTION:
In this connection, a raport of the City Planning Coca,lesion reco~nizing the
need for historic district zonin~ in the City of Roanoke to protect and preserve areas of
architectural, cultural, and historic importance and rec~ending that Council adopt an
Ordinance amending the City's Zoning regulations to authorize the creation of historic
districts and also adopt measures repealing Section 3 of Chapter 1 of Title XVI and
amending Section 5 of Chapter 4 of Title II of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as
amended, in order to permit me~bers of the City Planning C~ission to serve on the
Architectural Review Board, was before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that the following Ordinance authorizing the creation of historic
districts, establishing regulations therefor, establishing an Architectural Review Board,
specifying the circumstances under which Council's decisions in regard to historic district
regulations may be appealed, and defining the rights of property owners within historic
districts, be placed upon its first reading:
(#24746) AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 4.1, Zoning, of Title XV, Construction~
Alteration and Use of Land~ Buildings and Other Structures, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding new sections 33.3 through 33.7, authorizing the
creation of historic districts, establishing regulations therefor, establishing an Archi-
tectural Review Board, specifying the circ-m~tances under which Council's decisions in
regard to historic district regulations may be appealed, and defining further the rights
of property owners within historic districts.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles.
Mr. Robert N. Richert, President of the Old Southwest Neighborhood Alliance,
appeared before Council and spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance.
(For full text of Mr. Richert's remarks, see Exhibit No. 79 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. W. L. Whitwell representing the Virginia Historical Landmarks Commission
also appeared before Council and spoke in support of the proposed Ordinance.
(For full text of Mr. Whitwell's remarks, see Exhibit No. 80 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. J. T. Moldenhauer, President, Roanoke Chapter of The Archaeologi-cal Society
of Virginia, appeared before Council and spoke in favor of inclusion of archaeological
sites in the proposed Ordinance.
(For full text of Mr. Moldenhauer's remarks, see Exhibit No. 81 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
The following vote was recorded on Ordinance No. 24746 on its first reading:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
In regard to the remarks of Mr. Moldenhauer, Mr. Hubard moved that the City
Attorney be requested to study the matter and advise Council as to whether or not natural
landmarks or archaeological areas of significance can be included in Ordinance No. 24746.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance in order to permit members
of the City Planning Commission to serve on the Architectural Review Board:
(#24747) AN ORDINANCE repealing Section 3 of Chapter 1, Planning Commission,
of Title XVI, Planning and Subdivisions, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as
amended, in order to permit members of the Planning Commission to serve on the Architectural
Review Board; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 400.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance amending the City Code in
order to permit members of the Planning Commission to serve on the Architectural Review
Board:
(#24748) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 5 of Chapter 4, The
Council, of Title II, Administration, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as
amended, in order to permit members of the Planning Commission to serve on the Architectural
Review Board; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 401.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
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Taylor ...................... 7,
NAYS: None ................ 0.
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The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed,
and if discussion was desired, that item mould be removed from the Consent Agenda and
would be considered separately, He called particular attention to the fact that there
was one request on the Consent Agenda for an Executive Session to discuss a personnel
matter.
COUNCIL: A communication from the Mayor requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter, was before Council,
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
RADIO-TELEVISION: A communication from Mr. E. K. Mattern, Executive Vice
President, Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Incorporated, submitting a quarterly progress
report on cable television, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
PLANNING -GRANTS: A report of the City Manager recommending that a public
hearing be held on August 13, 1979, on the City's Community Development Block Grant
Program Citizen Participation Plan revisions, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the City Manager's recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting a financial
report for the School Board for the month of May, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
BUILDINGS: The qualification of Mr. Elmer O. Rodes, Jr., as a member of the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, to fill the unexpired term of Mr. William
A. Sowers, resigned, ending September 30, 1982, was before Council.
Mr. Grove moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
PENDING ITEMS: A list of items pending from July 19, 1976, through June 23,
1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
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NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPO~ PUBLIC MATTERS:
TAXES: Mr. James G. Harvey, II, President, Concerned Property Owners and
Taxpayers of Roanoke, appeared before Council and presented a statement in regard to
reducing the real estate tax rate and the personal property tax rate.
(For full text of Mr. Harvey's remarks, see Exhibit No. 82 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Curtis E. Moore, 5004 Showalter Road, S. W., also appeared before Council
in regard to the tax rate.
(For full text of Mrs. Moore's remarks, see Exhibit No. 83 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Landis moved that the remarks of Mr.
Harvey be referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council
as soon as possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-LABOR UNIONS-CITY EMPLOYEES: Mr. R. J. Devlin, International
Vice President, Brotherhood of Railway, Airline and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers,
Express and Station Employees, appeared before Council and read a prepared statement
regarding wages and working conditions of police officers.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the statement be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
At 9:00 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 9:15 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
TAXICABS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending approval of
the request of Yellow Cab Company of Roanoke, Incorporated, and BPW Cab Company for a
rate increase for taxicab service which equates to a 15% increase.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24749) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 18, Rates - Schedule,
of Chapter 1, Taxicabs and Other Vehicles for Hire, of Title XIX, Transportation, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke, (1956), as amended, to provide that taxicab and for-hire
automobile rates will be established by ordinance of Council, setting forth other terms
and conditions applicable to such rates and establishing these rates for such service
rendered on and after August 2, 1979.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommendin
that certain unexpended funds remaining in the 1978-79 Title XX Services budget be reappro-
priated to the 1979-80 Title XX Services budget.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining cer-
tain sections of the 1979-80 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24750) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 401.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
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that $38,783.79 be appropriated to the Title XX Services b~dget for the quarter ending
September 30, 1979, repreaentin$ funds received for provision of essential services to
city citizens.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the folloving emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1979-80 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24751) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 402.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
EQUIPMENT-WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurri~
in a report of the Bid Committee recommending that the bid of Lynchburg Foundry Company
for furnishing and supplying certain ductile iron water pipe to be used by the City's
Water Department for the period beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980, be
accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
Lynchburg Foundry Company:
(#24752) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Lynchburg Foundry Company for
furnishing and supplying certain ductile iron water pipe to be used by the City's Water
Department for the period beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980; authorizing
the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract or purchase orders; rejecting
all other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 402.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
EQUIPMENT-WATER DEPARTMENT-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted
a written report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee recommending that the bid of
Allied Chemical Corporation for furnishing to the City liquid alum for sewage treatment
at the unit price of $92.20 per ton, be accepted; that the bid of Allied Chemical Corporatil
for furnishing to the City standard ground alum for water treatment at the unit price of
$165.95 per ton, be accepted; and that the bid of Howerton-Gowen Chemicals, Incorporated,
for furnishing to the City liquid chlorine for water and sewage treatment at the unit
price of $20.00 per CWT on 150 lb. cylinders and $11.00 per CWT on 2000 lb. cylinders,
for the period beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980, upon certain terms and
conditions, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bids of
Allied Chemical Corporation and Howerton-Gowen Chemicals, Incorporated:
(#24753) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the purchase of supplies of liquid alum,
standard ground alum and liquid chlorine for the City's water and sewage treatment faciliti~
for the period beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980, upon certain terms and
conditions, by accepting certain bids made to the City; rejecting certain other bids; and
providing for an emergency. ·
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 403.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: The City Manager and the Director of
Finance submitted a joint report in connection with the issuance of food stamps, recommend-
ing two additional positions to the Billings and Collections Department and continue to
contract with the Finance Department for issuance and storage of food stamps and that a
total of $21,334.00 be appropriated to cover salaries and wages and fringe benefits.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
WATER-SEWERS AND STORH DRAINS-ANNEXATION: Council having previously adopted
Resolution No. 24744 at its special meeting on Friday, July 6, 1979, endorsing the form
of a certain contract between the City of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke and Roanoke
County Public Service Authority relating to exchange of certain water and sewer lines,
exchange of certain water and sewer customers and providing for the sale of bulk water to
the County by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, and expressing the intent of
Council to adopt an Ordinance authorizing the execution of such contract at the appropriate
time, Hr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance authorizing a certain contract between
the City of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke and Roanoke County Public Service Authority
relating to exchange of certain water and sewer lines, exchange of certain water and
sewer customers and providing for sale of bulk water to the County by the City and upon
other terms and conditions, be placed upon its first reading:
(#24754) AN ORDINANCE authorizing a certain contract between the City of
Roanoke and the County of Roanoke and Roanoke County Public Service Authority relating to
exchange of certain water and sewer lines, exchange of certain water and sewer customers
and providing for sale of bulk water to the County by the City and upon other terms and
conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution expressing the intent of Council
with respect to annexed citizens who have been paying the higher Roanoke County and/or
Roanoke County Public Service Authority rates for water and sewer service since January
1, 1976:
(#24755) A RESOLUTION expressing the intent of Council with respect to annexed
citizens who have been paying the higher Roanoke County and/or Roanoke County Public
Service Authority rates for water and sewer service since January 1, 1976.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 403.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
GAMBLING, SLOT MACHINES, ETC.: The City Attorney submitted a written report in
regard to certain amendments to the Bingo Ordinance and requesting guidance from Council
relative to certain policy decisions which must be made prior to his preparation of an
appropriate Ordinance.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In regard to the appropriate official to conduct the required audit and the
amount of the audit fee, Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to the Audit Commi
for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council take a stand against "instant bingo" in the City
of Roanoke. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles.
Mr. Garland offered a substitute motion that the matter of "instant bingo" be
referred to the City Manager for investigation and report to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AIRPORT: A report of the Airport Advisory Commission recommending an approximate
twenty per cent increase in rents and fees at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field,
with a proposed new fee of $7.50 per month per ready-car space for limousines and rental
cars, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24756) AN ORDINANCE repealing Section 13, Overnight hangar storage, and Section
14, Monthly parking charges, of Chapter 5, ~, of Title VIII, Public Buildings and
Property, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended; amending and reordaining
Section 6, Fee for use of field generally by fixed base operators; Section 7, Fee for use
of field for passenger service by fixed base operators; Section 8, Fee for use of field by
temporar~ transientsl commercial; Section 9, Fee for parking or tying down of certain
transient aircraft; Section 10, Fee for other commercial users; Section 11, Han~ar and
miscellaneous buildin8 rentals; Section 12, Ground rental for small buildinzs; Section 15,
Terminal building rates; Section 16. Fees for use of Dublic address system; Section 17,
Fee for use of interoffice communications; Section 18, Limousine service; Section 20,
Automobiles for hire; and Section 21,'Land lease, of Chapter 5, Airport, of Title VIII,
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to provide that these charges for the use of facilities at Roanoke Municipal Airport,
Woodrum Field, will be established by ordinance of Council; and establishing such charges.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................... 0.
AIRPORT: A report of the Airport Advisory Commission recom~ending that Piedmont
Airlines be permitted to lease 518.95 square feet of floor space in the Terminal Building
at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, formerly occupied by Allegheny Airlines, was
before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24757) AN ORDINANCE amending the Airport Use Agreement dated April 1, 1978
between the City and Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated, as amended by instrument dated May
30, 1979 to add 518.95 square feet formerly occupied by Allegheny Airlines to the terminal
space under lease, upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor---- ............ ---- .............. L ......... __ ..... _ .............. _____ .......... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. -0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
BUSES-CITY PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 24707 authorizing the City's lease of
certain land and improvements thereon located at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue, S. E.,
to Greater Roanoke Transit Company, upon certain terms and conditions, having previously
been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, June 25, 1979, read and adopted
on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24707) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City's lease of certain land and improve-
ments thereon located at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue, S. E., to Greater Roanoke
Transit Company, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 398.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: Ordinance No. 24708 accepting the
proposal of Basham Oil Company for the purchase of Parkview (Norwich) Elementary School
parcel owned by the City, situate in the City at 2218 Roanoke Avenue, S. W., and bearing
Official Tax Nos. 1421303, 1421304 and 1421305, for a consideration of $22,676.00, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, June 25, 1979, read
and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24708) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain bid for the purchase of the Parkview
(Norwich) Elementary School parcel owned by the City, situate in the City at 2218 Roanoke
Avenue, S. W., and bearing Official Tax Nos. 1421303, 1421304 and 1421305; providing for
the sale thereof; and rejecting the other bid.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 398.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 24711 authorizing and providing for execution of Supplemer
No. 2 to the City's lease of space in Building No. 1 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, to the United States Government, Federal Aviation Administration to exclude j anitoria
services from lessor's obligations and reduce the annual rental having previously been
before the Council for its first reading on Monday, June 25, 1979, read and adopted on
its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Landis offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
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No. 2 to the City's lease of space in Building No. 1 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, to the United States G~vernment, Federal Aviation Administration to exclude J
services from leseor's obligations and reduce the annual rental.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 399.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bo~les and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-EASEMENTS: Ordinance No. 24720 ratifying a contract
between the City and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Boone dealing
with a sewer line through real property on Troxell Road, S. E., authorising the City
Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and accepting a 15-foot sanitary
sewer easement from Mr. and Mrs. Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Boone, having previously been
before the Council for its first reading on Monday, June 25, 1979, read and adopted on
its first reading and laid over was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24720) AN ORDINANCE ratifying a contract between the City and W. H. Martin,
Marie H. Martin and Richard W. Boone and Clara B. Boone dealing with a sewer line through
real property on Troxell Road, S. E.; authorising the City Manager to execute this contract
on behalf of the City; and accepting a 15-foot sanitary sewer easement from Mr. and Mrs.
Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Boone.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 399.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
PENSIONS: The Mayor noted that pursuant to Ordinance No. 22302 adopted by the
Council on June 16, 1975, representatives of the Fire Department, the Police Department,
and the Refuse Collection Department serve one year terms on a rotating basis on the Board
of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, that the one year term of Mr. A. E. McGeorge
representing the Fire D~partment expired on June 30, 1979, that it is necessary to appoint
a representative of the Police Department for a term of one year ending June 30, 1980,
and called for nominations to fill the vacancy,
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. Robert W. Helm.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Helm was elected as a member of the
Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, for a term of one year ending June 30,
1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. HELM: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
SCHOOLS: The Mayor advised that there was a vacancy on the Local Board of
Virginia Western Community College created by the resignation of Mrs. John M. Chancy for
a term of four years ending June 30, 1983, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. Willis M. Anderson.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Anderson was elected as a member of the
Local Board of Virginia Western Community College for a term of four years ending June
30, 1983, by the following vote:
FOR MR. ANDERSON: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor .............................................................. 7.
ROANOKE CITY ARTS COMMISSION: The Mayor advised that the one year term of Mr.
Eric E. Fitzpatrick as a member of the Roanoke City Arts Commission expired on June 30,
1979, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. Eric E. Fitzpatrick.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Fitzpatrick was reelected as a member
of the Roanoke City Arts Commission for a term of one year ending June 30, 1980, by the
following vote:
FOR MR. FITZPATRICK: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................................................................. 7.
CITIZENS' SERVICES COMMITTEE: The Mayor advised that the one year term of Mr.
Stanley R. Hale as a member of the Citizens' Services Committee expired on June 30, 1979,
and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
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There being no further nominations, Mr. Hale was reelected as a member of the
Citizens' Services Com~ittee for a term of one year ending June 30, 1980, by the following
vote:
FOR MR. HALE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ................................................................... 7.
FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMITTEE: The Mayor advised that the one year terms
of Messrs. Carlton E. Saul and James A. Willt~mA as members of the Fair Employment Practices
Committee expired on June 30, 1979, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the names of Messrs. Carlton g. Saul and James
A. Willi~m;.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Saul and Williams were reelected as
members of the Fair Employment Practices C~ittee for terms of one year each ending June
30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. SAUL AND WILLIAMS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard,
Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......................................................... 7
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION: The Mayor advised that the one year term of Mr. James
P. Petty as a member of the Co~anunity Relations Committee expired on June 30, 1979, and
called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. James P. Petty.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Petty was reelected as a member of the
Community Relations Committee for a term of one year ending June 30, 1980, by the following
vote:
FOR MR. PETTY: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor .......................... v ........................................... 7.
COMMITTEES: The Mayor made the following committee assignments:
Committee:
Advisory Board of Human
Resources
Roanoke Public Library Board
Roanoke City Arts Commission
Roanoke City Arts Commission
Citizens' Task Force for Crime
Prevention and Social
Development
Flood Plain Committee
Vacancy of:
Reverend James A. Allison, Jr.
Dr. Leo Platt
Mr. James M. Yeatts
Ms. Mamie P. Vest
Assisned to:
Mr. Thomas
Mr. Grove
Mr. Landis
Mr. Garland
Mrs. Joel Richert
Mr. William L. Myers
Mr. Garland
Mr. Thomas
Community Relations Committee
Fair Employment Practices
Committee
Fifth Planning District
Commission
Mr. Clarence N. Patterson, Jr.
Mr. Herbert S. Kurshau
Mr. William S. Russell
Mrs. Bowles
Mr. Grove
Mr. Landis
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
CITY JAIL: Mrs. Bowles presented a co~a~unication calling attention to an act
of sodomy which was committed by an adult inmate upon a fifteen year old prisoner while
prisoners were being transferred to the new Roanoke City Jail, stating that she feels
steps need to be taken to perfect our protection of juveniles in the custody of the
Corrections Department in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a potential
legal matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
There being no fucther business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 10:10 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
(5 min. )
2.
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C-2
P~EGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, July 23, 1979
2:00 p. m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Walker B.
Healy, Retired Presbyterian Minister.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
Introduction of two Japanese Lion's International Exchange
Students. Mr. William K. Craft.
State of the City address. Mayor Taylor.
Bids for interior landscaping at the Civic Center Auditorium.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVEO FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday,
June 25, i979; the special meeting held on Friday, July 6, 1979;
and the regular meeting held on Monday, July 9, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Dispense with the reading of the minutes
and approve as recorded.
Request for an Executive Session on a personnel matter.
Mr. Hubard.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in the request.
C-3
Request to address Council in Executive Session concerning
a personnel matter. Mr. Robert F. Rider, Commonwealth's Attorney.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in the request.
C-4
A communication from Mr. Franklin Riles again proposing
that funds be appropriated to orchestrate his music entitled
"The Star Upon Mill Mountain."
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council.
C-5
A communication from Mr. Frank C. Martin, Jr., tendering
his resignation as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commis-
sion e££ective October 1o 1979.
C-6
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file the communication and
accept the resignation with regret.
A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive
Session to discuss assignment and appointment of personnel.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in the request.
C-7 A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in the request.
C-8 A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the £inan-
cia1 report for the month o£ June, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-9
A report of the Citizen's Task Force on Crime Prevention
and Social Development advising that the Chairman for the
1979-80 administration will be Mr. James Phipps, and trans-
mitting the Annual Report for 1978-79 and the 1979-80 Plan of
Action. Ms. Patti Smith, Secretary.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file with appreciation.
C-10 A Resolution appointing a member of the Local Board of
Virginia Western Community College £or a four-year term of
O£fice on said Board~ commencing July 1, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the Resolution as prepared.
C-II A Resolution appointing a member of the Local Board of
Virginia WesTern Community College for a four-year term of
Office on said Board, commencing July 1, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the Resolution as prepared.
C-12 Qualification
Board of Trustees,
of one year ending
of Mr. Robert W. Helm as a member of the
Employees' Retirement System, for a term
June 30, 1980.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file·
C-13 Qualification of Ms. Joan
City of Roanoke Transportation
ending October 31, 1980.
M. Cummings as a member of the
Safety Commission for a term
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters: None.
Petitions and Communications:
(5
ae
min. )
A communication from Mr· Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer, re-
questing concurrence in certain salary adjustments to the
tentative budget for the Treasurer's Office dated May 15,
1979.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
1. A report concerning the vacant position of Director of
Administration and Public Safety.
A report regarding the condition of First Street Bridge
and the concerns of Community Organization Research and
Development, Inc., (CORD).
A report recommending that $668.00, representing unanti-
cipated State grant-in-aid funds, be appropriated to the
Libraries budget, and that authorization be given to
execute authorization of expenditure forms.
(60 min.)
(I 8 )
A report concerning agreement addendums for landscaping
for sub-project areas for the Downtown Revitalization
Plan relating to the Blue Cross-Blue Shield development.
A report requesting appropriation of the CETA Title II
and Title VI Third Quarter Allocation, in the amount of
$552~718.00.
A report recommending that authorization be given to
sign the Delegation Agreement of the Fifth District
Employment and Training Consortium on behalf of the
City for FY 1980 Comprehensive Employment and Training
Act (CETA) funding.
A report recommending authorization by Resolution to
execute acceptance of the 1979-80 Community Develop-
ment Block Grant, and that funds be appropriated
therefor.
A report recommending authorization to execute a
C.D.H.G. administration contract with the City of
Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
b. City Attorney:
(10 min.)
A report transmitting three Ordinances to amend the
City Code to comply with recently enacted bills by the
1979 Session of the General Assembly.
c. Director of Finance:
min.)
A report transmitting an Ordinance to carry out cer-
tain recommendations in connection with the issuance
of food stamps.
A report transmitting four Ordinances to reappropriate
various outstanding encumbrances and capital outlay
funds remaining unexpended as of June 30, 1979, for
the various enterprise operations.
Repons of Committees:
(10 min.)
(1 ~ 2 )
(1) Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on
July 11, 1979. Mr. William S. Hubard, Chairman.
A report o£ the Director of Finance transmitting an
Ordinance to implement certain recommendations in con-
nection with the creation of a Department of City
Information Systems.
min.)
(b-e)
A communication from the Roanoke City School Board request-
ing that $65,750.00 be appropriated to ABE/DIAL of the
1979-80 budget, in order to continue instruction for adults
needing assistance in basic skills. The Reverend James A.
Allison, Jr., Chairman.
A communication from the Roanoke City School Board request-
ing that $9,750.00 be appropriated to employ an architect
to analyze and prepare a proposal for adequate housing of
trainable mentally retarded and pre-school handicapped
children. The Reverend James A. Allison, Jr., Chairman.
de
A report of the Citizen's Task Force on Crime Prevention
and Social Development recommending a name change for said
committee. Mr. Robert V. BeCraft, Chairman.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that
a new segment of street developed as a part of the recon-
struction of Route 115-116 be designated as a continuation
of 13th Street, S. E. Mr. William A. Sowers, Vice-Chairman·
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
Ordinance No. 24'745, on second reading, to amend and reor-
dain §10, C-3 central business district, and $13, L~M light
manufacturin~ district, of Chapter 4.1, ~oninq, of Title
XV, ~onstruc~ion, Alteration and Use o£ Land~ Buildings and
Other Structures, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (lq56),
as amended, to allow dwelling units above the ground floor
in structures as a permitted principal use and structure in
the C-3 Central Business District, and to prohibit the same
in the LM Light Manufacturing Oistrict.
(12 min.)
(a - f )
(1)
Ordinance No. 24746, on second reading, amending Chapter
4.1, Zoning, of Title XV, Construction, Alteration aud
Use o_____~f Land~ Buildinqs~ and Other Structure~, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by add-
ing new sections 33.3 through 33.7~ authorizing the
creation of historic districts, establishing regula-
tions therefor, establishing an Architectural Review
Board, specifying the circumstances under ~hich Cou~cil's
decisions in regard to historic district regulations may
be appealed, and defining further the rights of property
owners within historic districts.
(2)
A repor~ of the City Attorney advising that the above
Ordinance as presently drafted ~ould permit inclusion
of archaeological sites of importance wit. bin historic
zones°
Ordinanc~ No~ 2474q, on second reading, amending and reor-
daining 918, Rates Sc. hedule, of Chapter 1, Taxicabs
~ther Yehi. cles for Hire, of Title XIX Trans~orta~ion~ of
the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to
provide that taxicab and for-hire automobile rates will be
established by ordinance of Council, setting forth other
terms and conditions applicable to such rates and esta-
blishing these rates for such service rendered on and
after August 2, 1979,
Ordinance No. 24754, on second reading, authorizing a cer-
tain contract between the City of Roanoke and the County
of Roanoke and Roanoke County Public Service Authority
relating to exchange of certain water and sewer lines,
exchange of certain water and sower customers and pro-
viding for sale of bulk water to the County by the City
and upon other terms and conditions.
Ordinance No, 24756, on second reading, repealing ~13,
Overni~h~ han~ar storage, and §14, ~onthly parkin~ char~es,
of Chapter 5, .~irport, of Title V~lI, Public Baildings ~nd
Property, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as
amended; amending and reordaining §6, Fee for use of field
generally by fixed base operators; §7, Fee for use of field
for passenger service by fixed base operators; §8, Fee fq[
use of field by temporary transients; commercial; ~9, ~ee
for pa.~kin~ or t¥in~ down of certain transient a~.r. crafk; §10,
~ee.f0r other commerc.ial..users; $11, Ranaa. r and miscellaneous
~qit. dinq rentals; §12, Ground re~t. al for small buildings;
15, Termin'al building rates; SI6, Fees for use ~f Pubiic
address s~stem; ~17, Fee for use of interoffice communica-
tions; §18, Limousine service; §20, Automobiles for hire:
a--~21, Lan~ le-~se; o~C--~apter 5, Airport, of Title ~III,
Public Buildinqs and Property, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956), as amended, to provide that these charges
for the use of facilities at Roanoke Municipal Airport,
~oodrum Field, sill be established by ordinance of Council;
and establishing such charges.
Ordinance No. 24757, on second reading, amending the Airport
Use Agreement dated April 1, 1978 between the City and Pied-
mont Aviation, Incorporated as amended by instrument dated
~ay 30, 1979 to add 518.95 square feet formerly occupied by
Allegheny Airlines to the terminal space under lease, upon
certain terms and conditions,
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a~ Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
committees o£ the Council.
b. Appointment of an Architectural Review Board°
Other Hearings o£ Citizens:
KEGULARWEEKL¥ SESSION ...... ROAIqOKE CITY COUNCIL
July 23, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Cbomber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, July 23, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove, William S. Hubard, Charles
L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ........................................... 6.
ABSENT: Council member Elizabeth T. Bowles ........................................... 1.
(Mr. Hubard left the meeting at approximately 4:05 p.m.)
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. $chlanger, Director of Finance;
and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Walker B. Healy, Retired Presbyterian
Minister.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
Mr. William K. Craft representing the Roanoke Valley Breakfast Lionf Club appeared before
Council and advised that the Club is hosting two outstanding young persons who are representatives
of the Lions International Youth Exchange Program and he presented Mrs. Jane Stephenson, the Lions
International Youth Exchange "Mother" and also President of the Roanoke Valley Lioness Club, who
introduced Katsuyuki Hisano and Tomoko Kato.
On behalf of the Council, the Mayor welcomed both exchange students and presented each of
them with a Key to the City of Roanoke to be presented to the Mayors of their respective cities when
they return to Japan.
CITY GOVERNMENT: The Mayor presented his annual State of the City Address,
transmitting the following recommendations:
I recommend that the matter of making the annexed citizens
whole with regard to water and sewer rates will be referred
to the City Manager, City Attorney, and Director of Finance
for their study requesting that a report will come back to
Council within 30 days after the signing of the water and
sewer contract containing recommendations of methods by
whichwe may accomplish this objective.
I recommend that $750,000 of anticipated surplus be used
for street improvements, in an attempt to bring our streets
up to standard. We cannot have a great city without well
kept streets and thoroughfares and they must be kept clean.
These additional funds should help us meet the present
challenge including the Franklin Road Bridge. Keeping
streets in their proper condition through the use of sur-
plus money is a positive approach to a continuing problem.
I recommend that First Street Bridge be stripped and resur-
faced. The resurfacing should be accomplished in such a
way that the asphalt will be anchored to the bridge floor
so that the pavement will not continue to slip where the
bridge is slanted.
I recommend that we continue our support, in fact, increase
our support to the Keep Roanoke Clean program. I respect-
fully solicit the support of every citizen as we seek to
develop a greater and cleaner city. I further believe that
our anti-litter laws should be enforced in a more stringent
manner.
Our energy situation is having a serious effect on our
nation's economic and political independence. We must join
with national and state leaders in seeking to make profound
adjustments in order to lower oil consumption. We cannot
continue to increase our oil demand at the rate of 5% annual-
ly. We must save energy at home, on the job, and by mak-
ing more efficient use of our automobiles.
It is imperative that we save more energy and eliminate
waste as we plan for the future. I therefore recommend
that the City of Roanoke cooperate as much as it is humanly
possible with the recommended energy conservation program.
We seek equal sacrifices from every area of the city, every
interest group, and every class of people. I ask industry
to Join with the city and its citizens as we seek to
protect our jobs, our standard of living, and our future.
ACTION:
ACTION:
e
I believe the Roanoke City Council has establsihed a res-
pected record of tax reduction. Let us look for a moment
at the tax reductions already granted. Real Estate: In
1977 the rate wes $1.64 per $100 of assessed value. In
1978 the rate was reduced to $1.60, and in 1979 the rate
was reduced to $1.50. The difference between the 1977 tax
rate of $1.64 compared to calendar year 1980 of $1.50 equals
$1,723,974 given back to the tax payers. One cent now
equals $123,000.
Additional tax relief has been granted to the elderly, handi-
capped, disabled, and to agriculture at an annual cost of
$385,000.
The business and occupational license fees were reduced by
a 10% credit that was granted January 1, 1978, and an addi-
tional 20% credit granted January 1, 1979. Effective
January 1, 1980, a revised rate schedule will go into effect
which will continually reduce this tax to the state mandated
rates by January 1, 1986.
Utility Tax: Our utility tax rate was 20%; however, this
rate was cut to 15% as of October 1st, 1978. Further, we
have passed an ordinance which mandates the following reduc-
tions: October 1, 1979 - 14%; October 1, 1980 - 11.5%;
October 1, 1981 - 10%.
A total of approximately $5,000,000 returned to the taxpay-
ers of the City of Roanoke in the past two years with
future cuts already mandated. We have already made the
following promises from the unannounced FY 1979 surplus.
(1) Payment to Roanoke County of $1,340,000 as a settle-
ment in the water and sewage negotiations. The reasoning
behind this action is that a payment in lieu of taxes was
made from the water and sewage fund that helped create
the surplus. Therefore, Council has agreed on this one
time payment which is considered to be a proper use of
surplus funds. (2) We have also promised $500,000 to the
Roanoke City School Board. It is my opinion that the
record clearly indicates that the Roanoke City Council has
been responsible and responsive to the citizens of Roanoke
both through the effective use of surplus funds on one
time expenditures and through tax reductions in every
major area except one. I believe that the citizens of
Roanoke are willing for its Council to hold the lid on
spending so that we can have a long overdue and totally
justified decrease in this final major area which is the
personal property tax rate. In order to share a bit of
history on the personal property tax let me remind you
that in FY 1976 we collected $3,103,210; in 1977
$3,922,475, which represents a 26.4% increase. In 1978 we
collected $4,346,286 representing a 10.8% increase and in
1979 we collected $4,878,855, representing a 12.25% increase.
It is my understanding that the formula for establishing
the personal property tax rate was $1.64 (real estate tax
rate) X 2 1/2 which equals $4.10. Using that same formula
for today we would have $1.50 (which is the present real
estate tax rate) X 2 1/2 which would equal $3.75. The cur-
rent budget estimate for personal property taxes in FY
1980 is $4,728,000; however, a revised estimate based on the
annual collections in FY 1979 would be $5,269,163. If we
reduced the personal property tax rate from $4.10 to $3.75
per $100 of assessed value that would equal to a 35¢ reduc-
tion or an 8.5% reduction which would give to the city a
total of $4,821,284 in personal property taxes. I believe
a 35¢ reduction is justifiable and that it is our respon-
sibility at this time to grant a reduction in this last
major category that has not been considered prior to this
time. Therefore, I recommend a rate reduction from $4.10
to $3.75, representing a 35¢ reduction in the personal
property tax rate to become effective January 1, 1980."
(For full text, see Mayors' State of the City Address on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in recommendations 1, 4 and 5. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
Mr. Thomas moved that recommendations 2, 3, and 6 be taken under advisement
until Council is advised by the Director of Finance as to the amount of the 1978-79
budget surplus. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
At 3:00 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 3:15 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present with the exception of Mrs. Bowles.
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for perform-
ing certain interior landscaping at the Roanoke Civic Center Auditorium, said proposals
to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, July 23, 1979, and to be opened
and read before the Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any
questions about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any
A~TION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT I ON:
ACTION:
question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids;
whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the one bid received from Landscapes, Ltd., in
the amount of $35,926.00, and pursuant to certain unit pricin8 as set forth in Alternate
No. 1.
(For full text, see bid on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the bid be referred to a com~ittee to be appointed by the
Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Nubard and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and
Bob E. Chapman as members of the com~ittee.
(For additional action, see Page 157.)
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considere~
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed,
and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and
would be considered separately. Me called particular attention to the fact that there
were four requests for Executive Sessions included on the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, June 25,
1979; the special meeting held on Friday, Ju~y 6, 1979; and the regular meeting held on
Monday, July 9, 1979, were before Council.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
COUNCIL: A communication from Councilman Hubard requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
COUNCIL: A communication from Mr. Robert F. Rider, Commonwealth's Attorney,
requesting permission to address Council in Executive Session concerning a personnel
matter, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-CITY GOVERNMENT: A communication
from Mr. Franklin Riles again proposing that funds be appropriated to orchestrate his
music entitled "The Star Upon Mill Mountain," was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: A c~untcation from Mr. Frank C. Martin, Jr., tendering
his resignation as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Com~ssion effective October 1,
1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see co~munication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the communication be received and filed and that the
resignation be accepted with regret. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council m~bers Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... -0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
COUNCIL: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting an Executive
Session to discuss assignment and appointment of personnel.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a matter of potential litigation, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
AUDITS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the financial report
for the month of June, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---i
NAYS: None .....................................................................
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE ON CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: A report of
the Citizens' Task Force on Crime Prevention and Social Development advising that the
Chairman for the 1979-80 administration will be Mr. James Phipps, and transmitting the
Annual Report for 1978-79 and the 1979-80 Plan of Action, was before Council.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed with appreciation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
SCHOOLS: A Resolution reappointing Mr. Warner N. Dalhouse as a member of the
Local Board of Virginia Western Community College for a four year term of office commencing
July 1, 1979, and terminating June 30, 1983, was before Council; whereupon, Mr. Hubard
offered the following Resolution:
(#24758) A RESOLUTION appointing a member of the Local Board of Virginia
Western Community College for a four-year term of Office on said Board, commencing July
1, 1979.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 414.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council member8 Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................... 6,
NAYS: None ........... -0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
SCHOOLS: A Resolution appointing Mr. Willis M. Anderson as a member of the
Local Board of Virginia Western Community College for a four-year term of office commencing
July 1, 1979, and terminating June 30, 1983, was before Council; whereupon, Mr. Eubard
offered the following Resolution:
(#24759) A RESOLUTION appointing a member of the Local Board of Virginia
Western Community College for a four-year term of Office on said Board, com~encing July
1, 1979.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 414.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor - 6.
NAYS: None O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
PENSIONS:
Trustees, Employees~
before Council.
The qualification of Mr. Robert W. Helm as a m-mber of the Board of
Retirement System, for a term of one year ending June 30, 1980, was
Mr. Hubard moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
TRAFFIC: The qualification of Ms. Joan M. C,,mmings as a member of the City of
Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission for a term ending October 31, 1980, was before
Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
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BUDGET-TREASURER-COMPENSATION BOARD: A communication from Mr. Gordon E. Peters,
Treasurer, requesting concurrence in certain salary adjustments to the tentative budget
for the Treasurer's Office dated May 15, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see comunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24760) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 415.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Rubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PUBLIC WORKS-CITY MANAGER: The City Manager submitted a written report
in connection with a request of Council to review the Directorates as a body, and the
portfolios of each and make recommendations to Council in reference to the future operation
of Data Processing, Police Department and Fire Department, the City Manager submitted a
written report transmitting the requested information and recommending that Council
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concur in retaining the current directorate/departmental organizational structure, concur
in the June 25, 1979 report of the City Manager thereby permitting the City Manager to
advertise im~ediately to fill the vacant position of Director of Administration and
Public Safety, and adopt a measure to effect the necessary changes tn the fiscal year
1980 budget caused by thc transfer of departments between the Diractorates of Public
Works and Utilities and Operations.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1979-80 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24761) A~ ORDINANCE tO amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 415.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted.
BRIDGES: The City Manager submitted a written report in regard to a petition
from Cor, munity Organization Research and Development, Incorporated, concerning the
of First Street Bridge, advising that the city will be reviewing the Comprehensive Plan,
including the Thoroughfare Element during this fiscal year, that commitments on major
roadway projects beyond those already under development should not be made until the
planning and engineering reviews can be completed and recommendations made to Council
through the Planning Commission and that routine maintenance will be continued on the
First Street Bridge, including replacement of the paved surface, as needed, until such
time as the revised Thoroughfare Plan is completed.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be taken under advisement until such time as
Council considers Recummendation No. 3 of the Mayor'e 1979 State of the City message.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
BUDGET-LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~ending
that $668.00, representing unanticipated State grant-in-aid funds, be appropriated to
the libraries budget, and that authorization be given to execute expenditure forms.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $668.00 to
Books and Publications of the 1979-80 budget:
(#24762) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 416.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
accept the grants-in-aid for libraries:
(#24763) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to accept certain grants-
in-aid for libraries approved by the State Library Board and to execute the requisite
documents to enable the City to receive such grants-in-aid.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 416.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION: The City Manager submitted a written report concerning
agreement addenda for landscaping for sub-project areas for the Downtown Revitalization
Plan relating to the Blue Cross-Blue Shield development.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the City Manager
to execute the addenda to the contract between the City and Moore, Grover & Harper, PC,
Architects and Planners:
(#24764) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute two Addenda to a
contract between the City and Moore, Grover & Harper, PC, Architects and Plannere, of
Essex, Connecticut, dated May 18, 1979, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the
City Clerk; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, Page 417.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6,
NAYS:
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT: The City Manager
submitted a written report requesting appropriation of the CETA Title II and Title VI
Third Quarter Allocation, in the amount of $552,718.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1979-80 Grant Program Fund Appropriations:
(#24765) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Program Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 417.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0,
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
GRANTS-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending that authorizatiou be given to sign the Delegation Agreement
of the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium on behalf of the City for FY
1980 Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) funding.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24766) AN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of the Delegation Agreement for the
Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium, dated October 1, 1979, a copy of which
is on file in the office of the City Clerk; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 418.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-PLANNING-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARAI~CE: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending authorization by Resolution to execute acceptance of the
1979-80 Community Development Block Grant, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,308,000
to Section #6805, "C.D.B.G." of the 1979-80 Grant Program Fund Appropriations:
(#24767) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Program Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 418.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
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Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution accepting the Community Development
Block Grant offer made to the City by the United States Department of tousing and Urban
Development under Title I of Public Law 93-383:
(#24768) A RESOLUTION accepting a certain Co~aunity Development Block Grant
offer made to the City by the United States Department of Nouaing and Urban Development
under Title I of Public Law 93-383; and authorizing execution of the City's acceptance of
the aforesaid grant offer on behalf of the City of Roanoke and the agreement, on behalf
of the City, to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant and applicable laws,
regulations and requirements of said Department pertaining thereto.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 419.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Eubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--{
NAYS:
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
PLANNING-GRANTS-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a written
report reco~nending authorization to execute a Community Development Block Grant adminis-
trative contract with the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24769) A~ ORDINANCE authorizing execution of a written agreement with City
of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority relating to the performance of certain
Co~nunity Development program activities undertaken by the City in its Application/Grant
No. B-79-MC-51-0020 under the Community Development Act; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 419.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--,
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE-JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending that the Crisis Intervention Home and the Juvenile Probation House be
transferred to the responsibility of the City Manager and placed under the supervision of
the Directorate of Human Resources by August 1, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted.
CITY EMPLOYEES-PERSONNEL-TAXES: The Assistant City Attorney submitted a
written report of the City Attorney transmitting three Ordinances to amend the City Code
to comply with recently enacted bills by the 1979 Session of the General Assembly regarding
personnel-management relations, real estate tax exemptions and special use assessment of
real property.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance in regard to personnel-
management relations:
(#24770) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 16, Definition of grievance,
of Chapter 13.01, Personnel-Management Relations, of Title II, Administration, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, adding to the definition of grievance
complaints of discrimination based on national origin and political affiliation; adding
a new Section 16.1, Management responsibilities, consolidating present Section 12 of the
same Chapter and Title and provisions of present Section 16 as to what is not grievable;
repealing Section 12 of the same Chapter and Title relating to management rights; amending
and reordaining Section 18 of the same Chapter and Title to provide that management
employees engaged in department-wide policy determinations may grieve only as to dismissal;
amending and reordaining Section 19 of the same Chapter and Title with respect to who may
be present at the various steps of the grievance procedure; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 420.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None .................... ~ ................................................ 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
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Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance in regard to exemption of
certain taxes on property of certain elderly and permanently and totally disabled persons:
(#24771) AN ORDINANCE emending and reordaining subsections (a), (b) and (c) of
Section 15, Exemption of certain taxes on property of certain elderly and permanently and
totally disabled persons, of Chapter 1, Current Taxes, of Title VI, Taxation, of the Code
of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, so as to provide that a dwelling Jointly owned
by a husband and wife may qualify if either spouse is elderly or disabled; to authorize a
pro rata exemption in the event of a change in ownership to a spouse less than sixty-five
years of age which resulted solely from the death of the qualified spouse; to allow the
filing of an annual certification of financial condition for two out of three years after
filing an affidavit of financial condition; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 422.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas md Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
Mr. Thomas requested that the City Attorney discuss the provisions of Ordinance
No. 24771 with the Commissioner of Revenue and that either the City Attorney or the
Com~aissioner of Revenue advise Council of the procedure to implement the provisions of
the Ordinance, and that Council be further advised as to when implementation will occur.
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance in regard to special use
assessment for certain agricultural real estate:
(#24772) AR ORDINANCE to emend and reordatn Section 1, Special assessments for
certain agricultural real estate, of Chapter 12, Special Use Assessment and Taxation for
Certain Real Estate Devoted to Agricultural Use, of Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of
the City of Roanoke (1956), as emended, by adding a new subsection (c) thereto requiring
that all taxes on the subject land be paid before such exemption may be granted; to amend
and reordain subsection (a) of Section 2, Applications, of Chapter 12, aforesaid, deleting
the requirement of refiling an application when a change in acreage is a result of govern-
mental action; to amend and reordain subsection (a) of Section 4, Roll-back Tax, of
Chapter 12 aforesaid, establishing the rate of interest on such tax; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 423.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTAlqCE-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: The Director of Finance submitted
a written report in connection with the approval of Council on July 9 of a report of the
City Manager and the Director of Finance regarding increased workload in the Division of
Billings and Collections due to the increase in food stamps, transmitting the appropriate
budget Ordinance carrying out the instructions of Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1979-80 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24773) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 424.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mrs. Bowles was abaent.)
BUDGET-WATER DEPARI//ENT-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-AIRPORT-CIVIC CENTER:
The Director of Finance submitted a written report advising that generally accepted
accounting principles do not require that budgetary accounts be maintained for Enterprise
Fund operations, that it has been a long existing policy of the City of Roanoke to adopt
an annual budget for the various enterprise operations and transmitting Ordinances which
reappropriate the various outstanding encumbrances and capital outlay funds remaining
unexpended as of June 30, 1979, noting that the appropriations have been previously
authorized by Council and because of the budgeting process, reverted to retained earnings
as of June 30.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinanee emending and reordaintng
certain sections of the 1979-80 Water Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
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Water Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 425.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland., Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thom-- and Mayor Taylor-~6.
NAYS: None ...............................................................
(Mrs. Bowles was absent,)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordatning
certain sections of the 1979-80 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24775) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 425.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr,
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1979-80 Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24776) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordein certain sections of the 1979-80
Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 426.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
Mr. Grove offered the foll~wing emergency Ordinance emending and reordatning
certain sections of the 1979-80 Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24777) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 427.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
BUDGET-AUDIT COMMITTEE-COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE-TREASURER-DEPARTMENT OF CITY
INFORMATION SERVICES: Mr. Hubard, Chairman of the Audit Cv,,,~,,~ttee, presented the minutes
of the meeting held on July 11, 1979.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance amending the Roanoke City
Code to provide that all provisions of Section 1, Chapter 2, Title V will have application
to the Commissioner of Revenue with respect to money received by him in payment of city
taxes, licenses, or fees:
(#247?9) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 1, Duties of officers
and employees collecting or receiving money, of Chapter 2, Accounts, warrants and interest,
of Title V, Finance, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, so as to
provide that all provisions of said section have application to the Comissioner of
Revenue with respect to money received by him in payment of city tmxes, licenses, or
fees; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 428.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .....................................................................
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
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Mr. Hubard called attention to Sectiom 4, Chapter 9, Title II, of the Roanoke
City Code, whereby the Treasurer is required to keep all monies in a banking institution
designated by Chapter 3, Title V, of the City Code as a depository, such monies shall be
deposited daily in conformance with Title V, Chapter 2, Sections 2 and 3 and noted that
with the deposit of only $5.00 per day, the Treasurer would meet the requirements of the
above City Code provision. With that explanation in mind, Mr. Mubard moved that the City
Attorney and the Director of Finance be requested to study the matter and advise Council
as to ways in which applicable portioms of the City Code may be worded in a more restricti~
manner. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas amd adopted.
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance creating a Department of
City Information Systems in the Directorate of Administration and Public Safety:
(#24778) AN ORDINANCE creating a Department of City Information Services in
the Directorate of Administration and Public Safety, providing for the duties and respon-
sibilities of such now Department and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 45, page 427.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--(
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
In this connection, the Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitt
an Ordinance which restructures the currently approved M.I.S. budget into a Department of
City Information Systems with an increase of State funds and Enterprise Fund receipts to
accomplish the objectives as set forth in the Audit Committee minutes, transfers one
position to the City Manager's Office, and separates the current office of Management
Services into its own cost center.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1979-80 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24780) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing tot an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 429.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--(
NAYS: None ...................................................................
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
At this point, approximately 4:05 p.m., Mr. Hubard left the meeting.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
that $65,750.00 be appropriated to ABE/DIAL of the 1979-80 budget, in order to continue
instruction for adults needing assistance in basic skills, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
Section #1901, "Education," of the 1979-80 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24781) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 430.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 5.
NAYS: None O.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Hubard were absent.)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
that $9,750.00 be appropriated to employ an architect to analyze and prepare a proposal fo
adequate housing of trainable mentally retarded and pre-school handicapped children, was
before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After considerable discussion of the request at which time Mr. James W. Eavey,
Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs and Clerk of the Roanoke City School Board,
answered certain questions raised by Council members, Mr. Landis moved that the request
be referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
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CITIZENS' TASK FORCE ON CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: A report of
the Citizens' Task Force on Crime Prevention and Social Development recvuua~nding that the
name of the co~ittee be changed to Roanoke City Citizen's Committee on Crime Prevention
and Social Development, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the request be referred to the City Hanager for study,
report and recoe~endation to Council. The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland and adopted.
STREET NAMES: A report of the City Planning Coamission recommending that the
new segment of street developed as a part of the reconstruction of Route 115-116 be
designated as a continuation of 13th Street, S. E., was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24782) AN ORDINANCE designating and fixing the name 13th Street, S. E., to a
certain street in the southeast quadrant of the City.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Hubard were absent.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24745 amending and reordaining the City Code to allow
dwelling units above the ground floor in structures as a permitted principal use and
structure in the C-3, Central Business District and to prohibit the same in the LM, Light
Manufacturing District, having previously been before the Council for its first reading
on Monday, July 9, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mr. Garland offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#24745) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 10, C-3 central business
district, and Section 13, LM light manufacturing district, of Chapter 4.1, Zoning, of
Title XV, Construction, Alteration and Use of Land, Buildings and Other Structures, of
the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to allow dwelling units above the
ground floor in structures as a permitted principal use and structure in the C-3 Central
Business District, and to prohibit the same in the IH, Light Manufacturing District.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 404.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following Vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Hubard were absent.)
ZONING-PLANNING-ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Ordinance No. 24746 authorizing
the creation of historic districts, establishing regulations therefor, establishing an
Architectural Review Board, specifying the circumstances under which Council's decisions
in regard to historic district regulations may be appealed, and defining further the
rights of property owners within historic districts, having previously been before the
Council for its first reading on Monday, July 9, 1979, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for
its second reading and final adoption:
(#24746) AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 4.1, Zoning, of Title XV, Construction,
Alteration and Use of Land, Buildings, and Other Structures, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding new sections 33.3 through 33.7, authorizing
the creation of historic districts, establishing regulations therefor, establishing an
Architectural Review Board, specifying the circumstances under which Council's decisions
in regard to historic district regulations may be appealed, and defining further the
rights of property owners within historic districts.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 405.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 5.
NAYS: None ............ ~ ...................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Hubard were absent.)
In this connection, the City Attorney submitted a written report in regard to
the request of Mr. J. T. Moldenhauer, President, Roanoke Chapter of The Archaeological
Society of Virginia, in regard to the inclusion of archaeological sites, advising that
Ordinance No. 24746 as presently drafted would permit inclusion of archaeological sites
of importance within historic zones.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and adopted.
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TAXICABS: Ordinance No. 24849 amending the Roanoke City Code to provide that
taxicab and for-hire automobile rates will be established by Ordinance of Council, setting
forth other terma and conditions applicable to such rates and establishing these rates
for such service rendered on and after August 2, 1979, having previously been before the
Council for its first reading on Monday, July 9, 1979, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for
its second reading and final adoption:
(#24749) A~ ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 18, Rates - Schedule,
of Chapter 1, Taxicabs and Other Vehicles for Hire, of Title XIX Transportation, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to provide that taxicab and for-hire
automobile rates will be established by ordinance of Council, setting forth other terms
and conditions applicable to such rates and establishing these rates for such services
rendered on and after August 2, 1979.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 408.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Hubard were absent.)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-ANNEXATION: Ordinance No. 24754 authorizing a certain
contract between the City of Roanoke and the County of Roanoke and Roanoke County Public
Service Authority relating to exchange of certain water and sewer lines, exchange of
certain water and sewer customers and providing for sale of bulk water to the County by
the City, and upon other terms and conditions, having previously been before the Council
for its first reading on July 6, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Mr. Landis offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(#24754) AN ORDINANCE authorizing a certain contract between the City of
Roanoke and the County of Roanoke and Roanoke County Public Service Authority relating to
exchange of certain water and sewer lines, exchange of certain water and sewer customers
and providing for sale of bulk water to the County by the City and upon other terms and
conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 409.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 5.
NAYS: None ..................... ~ ............................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Hubard were absent.)
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 24756 providing certain charges for the use of facilities
at Roanoke Municipal Airport (Woodrum Field) having previously been before the Council for
its first reading on Monday, July 9, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(#24756) All ORDINANCE repealing §13, Overnight hangar storage, and §14,
Monthly parking charges, of Chapter 5, Airport, of Title VIII, Public Buildings and
Property, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended; amending and reordaining
§6, Fee for use of field generally by fixed base operators; §7, Fee for use of field for
passenger service by fixed base operators; §8, Fee for use of field by temporary transients:
commercial; 89, Fee fo~ parking or tying down of certain transient aircraft; §10, Fee for
other commercial users, ml~, Hangar and miscellaneous building rentals; §12, Ground
rental for small buildings, §15, Terminal building rates; 816, Fees for use of public
address system; §17, Fee for use of interoffice communications; 818, Limousine service;
§20, Automobiles for hire; and §21, Land lease, of Chapter 5, Airport, of Title VIII,
Public Buildings and Property, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to
provide that these charges for the use of facilities at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, will be established by ordinance of Council; and establishing such charges.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 409.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Hubard were absent.)
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 24757 amending the Airport Use Agreement dated April 1,
1978 between the City and Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated, as amended by instrument dated
May 30, 1979 to add 518.95 square feet formerly occupied by Allegheny Airlines to the
terminal space under lease, upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been
before the Council for its first reading on Monday, July 9, 1979, read and adopted on its
first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Landis offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
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(#24757) AI~ ORDINANCE amending the Airport Use Agreement dated April 1, 1978
between the City and Piedmont Aviation, Incorporated as amended by instrument dated Nay
30, 1979 to add 518.95 square feet formerly occupied by Allegheny Airlines to the terminal
space under lease, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 413.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council m~bers Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .... 5.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
(Mrs, Bowles and Mr. Nubard were absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
TRAFFIC: The Mayor noted that there was a vacancy on the City of Roanoke
Transportation Safety Co~ission created by the resignation of Mr. Charles R. Wooten for
a term of four years ending October 31, 1982 and called for nominations to fill the
vacancy.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of Dr. Lee S. Anthony.
There being no further nominations, Dr. Anthony was elected as a member of the
City of Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission for a term of four years ending October
31, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR DR. ANTHONY: Council members Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 5.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Hubard were absent.)
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 24484 providing for the creation of the City of
Roanoke Transportation Safety Co-,,tssion and enlarging its membership from nine to eleven
members, Mr. Landis placed in nomination the name of Mr. Ronald M. Sharp for a term
ending October 31, 1980.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Sharp was elected as a member of the
City of Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission for a term ending October 30, 1980, by
the following vote:
FOR MR. SHARP: Council members Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 5.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Nubard were absent.)
REFUSE COLLECTION: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the four
year term of Mr. Edt B. Kiser as a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste
Management Board will expire on July 31, 1979, and called for nominations to fill the
vacancy.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Mr. Kit B. Kiser.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Kiser wa~ reelected as a member of the
Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management Board for a term of four years ending July
31, 1983, by the following vote:
FOR MR. KISER: Council members Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Hubard were absent.)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the
four year term of the Reverend Marvin E. Jacobs as a Commissioner of the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority will expire on August 31, 1979, and called for nomina-
tions to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of the Reverend Marvin E. Jacobs.
There being no further nominations, Reverend Jacobs was reelected as a
Commissioner of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a term of
four years ending August 31, 1983, by the following vote:
FOR REVEREND JACOBS: Council members Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 5.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Hubard were absent.)
ZONING-ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOAKD-PLANNING: The Mayor presented a communication
in regard to the appointment of an Architectural Review Board pursuant to the provisions
of Ordinance No. 24746.
(For full text, see com~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the Mayor's co~nication. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Landis.
Mr. Thomas offered a substitute motion that Council concur in the Mayor's
cu~nication and that the matter be referred to the City Manager and the City Attorney
for report and recommendation as to implementation. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
ACTION:
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Earlier in the meeting a bid was opened and read from
Landscapes, Ltd., in regard to performing certain interior landscaping at the Civic
Center Auditorium and the bid was referred to a committee for study, report and recom-
mendation to Council; whereupon, Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee, submitted a
written report recommending that the proposal of Landscapes, Ltd., for the total sum not
to exceed $19,633.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
Landscapes, Ltd.:
(#24783) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Landscapes Limited for performir
certain interior landscaping at the Civic Center Auditorium and authorizing the proper
City officials to execute the requisite contract; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 430.)
ACTION:
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...... 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Hubard were absent.)
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION: The Reverend L. C. Roberts appeared before Council
and inquired as to when Council would meet concerning a request of Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery
Chairman of the Community Relations Committee, to reappraise the value of the continuation
of the Community Relations Committee; whereupon, Mayor Taylor informed Reverend Roberts
that the Council intended to discuss the matter following the City Council meeting on
that date.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
4:50 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION .... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
August 13, 1979
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber tn the
Hunicipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Honday, August 13, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., with Hayor Noel C.
Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, William S. Hubard,
Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .................................... 6.
ABSENT: Council member Lucian Y. Grove ................................................ 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City
Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend William G. Heck, Pastor, Fifth Avenue
United Presbyterian Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Pursuant to a suggestion from Councilman Hubard the Mayor
advised that Council was paying tribute to the citizens of southeast Roanoke; whereupon, he called
upon Mr. Hubard for opening remarks. Mr. Hubard stated that during his seven years on Roanoke City
Council, Council and the city administration have been most aware of the major concerns of the
citizens of the southeast section, advising that they have brought many concerns to Council includtn
landfill, sewage disposal and street problems, and Council was not always able to resolve these
concerns as quickly as possible. He stated that with the completion of the new 13th Street end
the new Buzzard Rock Ford Bridge, many of the major concerns of the citizens of southeast have
been answered and in recognition of that and in appreciation of these citizens who had confidence
in their City Council, a portion of the meeting had been set aside as a tribute to the southeast
section of the city to both thank the citizens for being so patient with the city in responding to
their needs and to give many of them an opportunity to have dialogue directly with the Council.
The Mayor and members of Council welcomed the approximately 25 southeast residents to
the meeting and the Mayor urged any citizen wishing to have dialogue with the Council to come
forth; whereupon, Mrs. Jewell Fleisher, 2002 Wise Avenue, S. E., appeared before Council and
requested the installation of a traffic light at Dale Avenue and 19th Street, S. E., and a cover
for the new olympic size swinging pool in Fallon Park. She stated the need for a new high school
in the southeast section and improvements to Jackson Junior High School.
Mr. J. E. Dudley, 1313 Church Avenue, S. E., also appeared before Council and urged that
the bridge across 13th Street and 9th Street be completed as quickly as possible.
Mr. George Pollash, Director of the Presbyterian Community Center, 1228 Jamison Avenue,
S. E., also appeared before Council and referred to heavy traffic on Jamison Avenue, S. E., and
potholes in the streets, stating that in these times of uncertainty and stress, it is essential
that those who are governed and those who govern work together as harmoniously as possible and our
collective goal should be not what is good for a few, but what is best for many.
BID OPENINGS
ACTION:
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ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for
banners for the Auditorium, Roanoke Civic Center, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until 4:30 p.m., Monday, August 13, 1979, and to be opened before Council at
7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertise-
ment for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed
the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened
and read the one bid received from Custom Service Associates in the amount of $15,885.00.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bid be referred to a co~mittee to be appointed by
the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. William S. Hubard, Chairman, H. B. Ewert and B. E.
Chapman as members of the committee.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for roof
replacement at Fire Station No. 2, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until
4:30 p.m., on Monday, August 13, 1979, and to be opened before Council at 7:30 p.m., on
that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids
and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk
to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the
one bid received from Valley Roofing Corporation in the amount of $29,950.00.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bid be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. William S. Hubard, Chairman, H. B. Ewert and James
D. Ritchie as members of the committee.
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, August 13, 1979
7:30 p. m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Boll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend William G.
Heck, Fifth Avenue United Presbyterian Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
Tribute to Southeast Roanoke residents.
BID OPENINGS
A. Bids for banners for the Auditorium, Roanoke Civic
Center.
B. Bids for roof replacement at Fire Station No. 2.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public hearing on the request of Hallie M. King, Vir-
ginia S. King and Sterling F. King that property located in
the 2900 block of Edison Street, N. E., described as 69 feet
6 ~nches of Lot 3, Block 1, Liberty Land Company, Official
Tax No. 3100936, be rezoned from BG-1, General Residential
Distr£ct, to C-2, General Commercial District~ and that 69
feet 6 inches of Lot 2-B, Block 1, Liberty Land Company,
Official Tax No. 3100933, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residen-
tial District, to C-2, General Commercial District. Mr.
Joseph P. Bounds, Attorney.
B. Public hearing on certain proposed revisions to the
city's Colmnunity Development Block Grant Program Citizen
Participation Plan. Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager.
C. Public hearing on a proposed amendment to the City
Code to delete references to the exercise by the City of
extraterritorial control over subdivisions. Mr. John P.
Bradehaw, Chairman, City Planning Commission.
D. Public hearing on the request of the City of Roanoke
to vacate, discontinue and close two unused alleys in Sec-
tion 28, Map of Washington Heights, co~uaonly known as 3712
Melrose Avenue, N. W. Mr. W. C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney.
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C-2
C-3
C-4
C-5
C-6
C-7
C-8
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO RE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Request for an Executive Session on a personnel matter.
Mayor Taylor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
Request for an Executive Session on a real estate matter.
Mr. Thomas.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
Minutes of the regular meeting held on Monday, July 23,
1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading of the minutes
and approve as recorded.
A communication from Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer, advis-
ing that the real estate delinquent tax lists for 1976, 1977 and
1978 have been prepared and are available for review in the City
Treasurer's Office.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
A status report of the City Manager on final revisions to
the 1979-80 Housing Assistance Plan,
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Recelve and file.
A report of the City Manager on security problems to date
~n the new jail.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and iile.
A report of the city Attorney regarding implementation of
procedures for elderly and disabled persons to file annual certi-
ficates, in lieu of affidavits, to qualify for real estate tax
exemption.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the Report
of the Actuary prepared as of June 30, 1978 for the Employees'
Retirement System.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
1979.
C-10 0ualificetion of Messrs. Willie M. Anderson and Warner
RECOMNSNDED A~TXONI ~eoeive and £Lle.
C-Il Oulll£ioetton og Messrs. Robert N. Turner, Jr., and Jack C.
~ml~..h el mes~era of the Airport Advieory C(~llliOn for l&31 of
four years each ending June 30, 1983.
RECOiiMENDED ACTIONs ~eceiv~ and file.
C-12 Oualificatzon of Mr. David H. #oodbury aa a member of the
Fifth Planning Dietriot C~{a~ieaion for a term of three years
ending June 30, 1982.
I~CO~tENDED ACTION; Reoeive and £ila.
C-13 0uelification of Mrs. John H. Morrow as a member of the
Roanoke Public Library Board for a germ of three years ending
Jtule 30, 1982.
R~COMMENDED ACTIONI Rcccive and file.
Qualification of Mr. Ronald M. Sharp as a member of the
Clty of Roanoke Transportation Safety C~muission for a ter~
ending October 31, 1980.
RECO~4ENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-15 Qualification of Mr. Kit B. Kiser as a member of the Roanoke
Valley Regional Solid Waste Management Board for a term o~ four
years ending July 31, 1983.
RECOMMENDED ACTION~ Receive and file.
C-16 Qualification of the Reverend Marvin E. Jacobs as a Commis-
sioner of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
for a term of four years ending August 31, 1983.
RECOMMENDED ACTION~ Receive and file.
C-17 A communication from Mr. Ray C. Dobbins requesting that a
Charter change be initiated to allow the city to prorate per-
sonal property taxes.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONI Re£er to C~t¥ Attorney for study, report
and recommendation to Council.
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters: None.
Petitions and Communications: None.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
1. A report in connection with Hershberger Road improve-
ments and Airport access.
A report recommending authorization, by Ordinance, to
make application for federal or state grant funds with-
out first forwarding them to Council for approval.
A report recoam~ending that $20,164.05 be transferred
from Contingency Reserve to Vehicular Equipment in the
Utility Line Facilities budget, to provide funds for
the purchase of certain vehicles authorized in May,
1979.
A r~port recommending that $77,000.00 be transferred
from the H~qhway Construction Fund into various indivi-
dual highway accounts to meet anticipated expenditures
in FY 1979-80.
A r,~uort r~co~ending authorization to enter into an
agreement w~th Roanoke County and Botetourt County for
a sanitary sewer evaluation study in the T~nker Creek
drainage area.
A report recommending that $20,000.00 be appropriated
to the Crisis Intervention Home budget to fund personal
sezvlces for operation of the Home for a period of one
month.
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A report recommending adoption of the proper measure
lndlcating Council's intent to appropriate $250,000.00
to fund the Shenandoah Avenue Industrial Pro)ect, the
specific source of these funds to be identified after
receipt of a report irom the Finance Department on the
surplus.
A report recommending that $2,096.38 be appropriated
to the CETA Program Agent budget to fund CETA positions
in excess of the $10,000.00 wage rate limitation.
A report xn connection with application of city person-
nel polzc~es and benefit programs to Constitutional
Officers.
10.
A report concurring in a report of the Bid Col~aittee
recommending that the lowest responsible bids without
alternates for water meters for FY 1979-80, be accepted.
11.
A report rec~mnending authorization to enter into an
agreement with Management Improvement Corporation of
America to develop a specific plan of action in regard
to productivity improvement/efficiency studies.
12.
A report recommending authorization to sign the State/
Local Hospitalization Outpatient Agreement for FY
1979-80.
b. Director of Finance:
(15 min.)
A report regarding the Status of the Financial Condi-
tion of the City of Roanoke - Fiscal Year 1979.
A report reco~ending a certain transfer of funds in
connection with the close-out of Police Training Grant
No. 77-A3808.
Reports of Committees: None.
e
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
(2 min. )
Ordinance No. 24782, on second reading, designating and
fixing the n~e 13th Street, S. B., to a certain street
in the southeast quadrant of the City.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
(5 min. )
Reco~nendation that the retirees receive a 6.5% increase
in their pension effective July 1, 1979, and that the
proper implementation measures be prepared. Mr. Garland.
Vacancy on the Citizens Task Force for Crime Prevention
and Social Development, due to the resignation of Dr. T.
Coffman, for a term of one year ending June 30, 1980.
(Assigned to Mrs. Bowles)
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
PUBLIC
ACTION:
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ZONING: Pursuant to inat~uctions of the Council contained in Resolution No.
21414 adopted by Council at its meeting on Monday, March 18, 1974, the City Clerk adver-
tised a public hearing for Monday, August 13, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter
as the matter could be heard, on the request of Hallie M. King, Virginia S. King and
Sterling i. King that property located in the 2900 block of Edison Street, N. E., described
as 69 feet 6 inches of Lot 3, Block 1, Liberty Land Company, Official Tax No. 3100936,
be rezoned from RC~-i, General Residential District, to C-2, General Co~aercial District;
and that 69 feet 6 inches of Lot 2-B, Block 1, Liberty Land Company, Official Tax No.
3100933, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial
District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report
recommending that the request be approved.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. James H. Fulghum, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning, Mr. Hubard moved
that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading reading:
(#24784) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, and Sheet No. 310, Sectional 1976 Zone
Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
PLANNING-GRANTS: Council having previously instructed the City Clerk to
advertise for a public hearing on Monday, August 13, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter could be heard, on certain proposed revisions to the City's
Community Development Alock Grant Program Citizen Participation Plan, the matter was
before the body.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in Alternative A of the City Manager's
report under date of July 9, 1979. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard.
Mr. Jens C. Appel, Projects Manager, appeared before Council and explained
certain changes embodied in the Citizen Participation Plan.
(For full text of Mr. Appel's remarks, see Exhibit No. 84 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 3625 Roiling Hill Avenue, N. W., appeared
before Council and raised certain questions regarding notification and timing, stating
that the recommendations are flimsy and need more in-depth study and information.
(For full text of the Reverend Roberts' remarks, see Exhibit No. 85 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Jerry Turner, a member of the Community Organization Staff of Total
Action Against Poverty, appeared before Council and requested that action on the matter
be postponed until the next meeting of Council on August 27, 1979, in order that TAP
may submit recom~nendations for changes in the procedure.
There being no further citizens desiring to address the Council, the motion
offered by Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Hubard, was adopted.
PLANNING-SUBDIVISIONS: Pursuant to instructions of Council contained in
Resolution No. 21414 adopted by the Council at its meeting on Monday, March 18, 1974,
the City Clerk advertised a public hearing for Monday, August 13, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or
as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on a proposed amendment to the City
Code to delete references to the exercise by the city of extraterritorial control over
subdivisions, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report
recommending that the proposed amendment be approved.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in connection with the matter, Mr. Landis moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24785) A~ ORDINANCE to repeal subsection (c)(4) of Section 46, and Sections
12 and $0, 81, 82, 83, 84 and 85, and to amend and reordain Sections 1, subsections
(a), (c) and (d) of Section 2, 14, 16, 18, 22, 25, subsection (f) and (g) of Section 39,
42, 49, 50, 61 (introductory paragraph), 71 and subsection (a) of Section 86 of Chapter
2.i, Land Subdivision Relulations, of Title XVI, Piannin~ and Subdivisions, of the Code
of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, so as to eliminate references to the exercise
of extraterritorial subdivision control by the City.
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Hr. Grove was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Council having previously set a public hearing for Monday,
August 13, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on
the request of the City of Roanoke to vacate, discontinue and close two unused alleys in
Section 28, Map of Washington Heights, co~only known as 3712 Melrose Avenue, N. W., the
matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Commission submitted a written report
recommending that the request be approved.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed by City Council to view the alleys submitted a written
report advising that they are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience would
result, either to any individual or to the public, from permanently vacating, discontinuir
and closing the alleys.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Garland moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24786) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating two unused alleys transecting
Section 28, Map of Washington Heights, commonly known as the Washington Heights Elementary
School property, located at 3712 Melrose Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
BUDGET-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: At this point, the Mayor called upon the Director
of Finance for a presentation in regard to the status of the financial condition of the
City of Roanoke for fiscal year 1979; whereupon, the Director of Finance submitted a
written report advising that pending adjustments made in the current audit of city
finances, the City of Roanoke ended fiscal year 1979 with a surplus of approximately
$4,000,000.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed and referred to the
Financial and Planning Session of Council on Monday, September 17, 1979. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
CITY EMPLOYEES-PAY PLAN-TREASURER-COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE-SHERIFF-COMMONWEALTH'S
ATTORNEY: A report of the City Manager in connection with application of city personnel
policies and benefit programs to Constitutional Officers, was before Council; whereupon,
at the request of the City Manager, Mr. Hubard moved that action on the report be deferred
until the regular meeting of Council on Monday, August 27, 1979. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that i~emwould be removed from the Consent
Agenda and would be considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact
that there were two requests for Executive Sessions included on the Consent Agenda.
COUNCIL: A request of the Mayor for au Executive Session to discuss a personnel
matter, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
COUNCIL: A communication from Mr. Thomas requesting that Council meet in
Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubsrd, Landis, Thomas and Hayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ Oo
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, July 23,
1979, were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Themes and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
TREASURER-TAkeS: A co~untcation from the Treasurer advising that the real
estate delinquent tax lists for 1976, 1977 and 1978 have been prepared and are available
for review in the City Treasurer's Office, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A status report of the City Manager on final revisions
to the 1979-80 Housing Assistance Plan, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
JAIL: A report of the City Manager on security problems to date in the new
jail, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
TAXES: A report of the City Attorney regarding implementation of procedures
for elderly and disabled persons to file annual certificates, in lieu of affidavits, to
qualify for real estate tax exemption, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr, Grove was absent.)
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P~SIONS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the Report of the
Actuary prepared a8 of June 30, 1978, for the Employees' Itetire~ent System, was before
Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Rubard, Landis, Themas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................ 6,
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
PENDING ITEMS: A list of items pending from July 19, 1976 through July 23,
1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Rubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garlamd, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
SCHOOLS: The qualification of Messrs. Willis M. Anderson and Warner N. Dalhouse
as members of the Local Board of Virginia Western Com~unity College for terms of four
years each ending June 30, 1983, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Rubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
AIRPORT: The qualification of Messrs. Robert H. Turner, Jr., and Jack C.
Smith as members of the Airport Advisory C~lssion for terms of four years each ending
June 30, 1983, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Nubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
PLANNING: The qualification of Mr. David H. Woodbury as a member of the Fifth
Planning District Commission for a term of three years ending June 30, 1982, was before
Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
LIBRARY: The qualification of Mrs. John H. Morrow as a member of the Roanoke
Public Library Board for a term of three years ending June 30, 1982, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
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TRAFFIC: The qualification of Mr. Ronald M. Sharp as a member of the City of
Roanoke Transportation Safety Co,mission for a term ending October 31, 1980, was before
Couactl.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Nubard and adopted by the followin8 vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
REFUSE COLLECTION: The qualification of Mr. K/t B. Kiser as a member of the
Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management Board for a term of four years ending
July 31, 1983, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Rubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The qualification of the Reverend Marvin E. Jacobs as
a Commissioner of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a term of
four years ending August 31, 1983, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
TAXES-LEGISLATION: A communication from Mr. Ray C. Dobbins requesting that a
Charter change be initiated to allow the city to prorate personal property taxes, was
before Council.
(For full text, see c~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the co~unication be referred to the City Attorney for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report in regard to
Hershberger Road improvements and airport access, rec~ending that Council authorize
him by Resolution to formally advise the State Division of Aeronautics and the Federal
Aviation Administration that the City proposes certain changes in the airport layout
plan proposed in the Master Plan to accommodate the proposed interchange for the fore-
seeable future, show the ramp access to the John C. Nordt Company on the same airport
layout plan, request release of affected airport property from airport use to be used
for highway development and such other incidentals necessary to expedite this project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#24787) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to advise the State Division
of Aeronautics and the Federal Aviation Administration of proposed changes in certain
phases of the Airport Layout Plan and to request release for highway development of
certain real estate dedicated to airport use.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 431.)
The City Engineer presented an oral report on the configuration of the
proposed changes.
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Appearing before Council in connection with the matter were the following:
Mr. G. Marshall Mundy, Attorney, representing the Exxon Corporation.
Mr. Jack V. Place, Attorney, representing Western Sizzlin.
Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Jr., Attorney, representing the Andrews heirs
Mr. Thomas Curry, Manager, Shoney's Ftmily Restaurant.
(For full text of Mr. Mundy's re~arks, see Exhibit No. 86 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Place's r-msrks, see Exhibit No. 87 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Plnnkett's remarks, see Exhibit No. 88 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Curry's remarks, see Exhibit No. 89 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
At 9:35 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 9:50 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present, with the exception of Mr. Grove.
GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization,
by Ordinance, to make application for federal or state grant funds without first forwardin
them to Council for approval.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance amending the City Code
by adding a new section numbered 1.1, Applications for Grants by City Manager:
(#24788) All ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 18, Gifts, Grants,
Devises and Bequests to the City, of Title II, Administration, of the Code of the City
of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding a new section numbered 1.1, Applications for
Grants by City Manager; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 432.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ...... ........................................................... 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
BUDGET-EQUIPMENT-PUBLIC WORK~: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $20,164.05 be transferred from Contingency Reserve to Vehicular Equipment
in the Utility Line Facilities budget, to provide funds for the purchase of certain
vehicles authorized by Council in May, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $20,164.00
from Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Section #1650, "Utility Line Facilities," of the
1979-80 budget:
(#24789) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 432.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
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BUDGET-STATE HIGh~/AYS: The City Manager submitted a ~rritten report reco~mending
that $77,000.00 be transferred from the Highvay Construction Fund into various individual
highway accounts to meet anticipated expenditures in fiscal year 1979-80.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $77,000.00
from Highway Construction Fund to South Jefferson Street Bridge, Tenth Street, 13th and
9th Streets and Peters Creek Road Extension:
(#24790) Al/ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Capital Projects Fund Budget Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 433.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council m~bers Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ...............................................................................
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
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SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report recom-
mending authorization to enter into an agreement with Roanoke County and Botetourt
County for a sanitary sewer evaluation study in the Tinker Creek drainage area.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24791) AN ORDINANCE proposing that the City enter into an agreement with
Roanoke and Botetourt Counties, Virginia, and certain agencies of these political subdi-
visions to undertake a sanitary sewer evaluation study for the Tinker Creek Drainage area;
approving the form of such an a~reement; concurring in the City Manager's recommendation
as to the appropriate firm to conduct the study; authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute the agreement on behalf of the City of Roanoke; directing the City Clerk to
transmit copies of this ordinance to the governing bodies of the other political subdivi-
sions and their a~encies~ and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 433.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor - - 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending that $20,000.00 be appropriated to the Crisis Intervention Home
budget to fund personal services for operation of the Home for a period of one month.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24792) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Grant Program Fund Appropriations Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 434.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
INDUSTRIES: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending adoption
of the proper measure indicating Council's intent to appropriate $250,000.00 to fund the
Shenandoah Avenue Industrial Project, the specific source of the funds to be identified
after receipt of a report from the Finance Department on the surplus.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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(#24793) A RESOLUTION expressing the intent of the City Counct! to appropriate
the sum of $250,000.00 to fund partially the Shenandoah Avenue Industrial Development
Project as proposed by the Southwest Virginia Community Development F~nd,
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 435.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT: The City Manager
submitted a written report recommending that $2,096.38 be appropriated to CETA Program
Agent budget to fund CETA positions in excess of the $10,000.00 wage rate limitation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $2,097.00
from Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Section #1850, "Miscellaneous," of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24794) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 435.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
WATER DEPARTMEnT-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report
concurring in a report of the Bid Committee recommending that the lowest responsible
bids without alternates for water meters for fiscal year 1979-80, be accepted, viz:
Rockwell International, Neptune Water Meter Company, Hersey Products Company, and Badger
Meter, Incorporated.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24795) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of supplies of various types
of cold water meters for use by the City's Water Department during the period of time
beginning July 1, 1979, and ending June 30, 1980, upon certain terms and provisions, by
accepting certain bids made to the City; rejecting certain other bids; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 436.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
CITY EMPLOYEES-STUDIES-CONSULTANTS REPORTS: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending authorization to enter into an agreement with Management
Improvement Corporation of America to develop a specific plan of action in regard to
productivity improvement/efficiency studies.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24796) AN ORDINANCE accepting tbs proposal of Management Improvement Corpora-
tion of America to provide management assistance in the area of productivity improvement
for the City of Roanoke; and authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite
contract.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
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HEALTH DBPARTNg~T: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to sign the State/Local Hospitalization Outpatient Agreement for fiscal
year 1979-80.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24797) AN ORDINANCE authorizing an agreement to be entered into with the
Roanoke City Health Department to provide for out-patient care and treatment at the
said Health Department's clinic; authorizing a rate to be charged for such care and
treatment; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 437.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Rubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
COUNCIL: The City Manager orally requested an Executive Session with Council
to discuss a matter of real property.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
NURSING HOME: The City Manager orally invited the members of Council to
attend a picnic at the City Nursing Home on Wednesday, August 15, 1979, beginning at
10:30 a.m., at Coyner Springs.
PLANNING-CITY EMPLOYEES; The City Manager advised of the appointment of Mr.
Brian Wishneff as Chief of Community Planning, effective August 14, 1979.
The City Manager further advised of the appointment of Mr. Earl Reynolds as
Chief of Economic Development and Grants, effective August 14, 1979.
ANIMALS-BIRDS, ETC.: At the request of the City Manager, the Director of
Public Works appeared before Council and made a presentation in regard to problems with
the starling population, advising that Mr. James Hartledge, Regulatory Inspector-Bird
Control for the Virginia Department of Agriculture, will assist the city through the use
of noise making devices that are fired by 22 caliber pistols which tends to disperse the
birds into smaller flocks without harming them and this action will take place on August
20, 21 and 22 between the hours of 8:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m.
BUDGET-GRANTS-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report recommending a certain transfer of funds in connection with the close-out of
Police Training Grant No. 77-A3808.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
the 1979-80 Grant Programs Fund Appropriations:
(#24798) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 437.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: MONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREET NAMES: Ordinance No. 24782 designating and fixing the name of 13th
Street, S. E., to the recently constructed segment of public street in the southeast
quadrant of the City connecting 13th Street, S. E., and Bennington Street, S. E., having
previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, July 23, 1979, read
and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
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(#24782) A.N ORDINANCE designating and fixing the name 13th Street, S. E., to
a certain street in the southeast quadrant of the City.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 431.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was aeconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
PENSIONS: Mr. Garland presented a communication reco~ending that the retirees
receive a 6.5 per cent increase in their pensions effective July 1, 1979, and that the
proper implementation measures be prepared.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in his recommendation.
In a discussion of the matter, the Mayor stated that rather than act on the
recoBendation at this time, he would prefer to wait until Council receives a report
from the consultant in regard to an overall study of the city's retirement plan, and in
view of the fact that Mr. Grove was absent, he further stated that the matter should be
held in abeyance until a full membership of Council is present.
Mr. Garland stated that he would withdraw his motion until a full membership
of Council was present.
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE ON CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Mayor
noted that there is a vacancy on the Citizens' Task Force on Crime Prevention and Social
Development due to the resignation of Dr. T. L. Coffman, for a term of one year ending
June 30, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Mr. Donald K. King.
There being mo further nominations, Mr. King was elected as a member of the
Citizens' Task Force on Crime Prevention and Social Deveiopmeng for a term of one year
ending June 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. KING: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 6.
(Mr. Grove was absent.)
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 10:55 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk Mayor
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, August 27, 1979
2:00 p.m.
A~ENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Joseph
W. Hill, Associate Pastor, Paleigh Court Presbyterian Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
BID OPENINGS
A. Bids for access road expansion and improvements at
Poanoke Municipal Airport, ADAP Project No. 6-51-0045-09.
B. Bids for new system for fluid inventory control,
Public Works Service Center.
C. Bids for Concrete Crib Wall, Sludge Lagoon No. 4,
Sewage Treatment Plant.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE LifACTZD BY ONE
~OTION IN THE FO~M LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE
DISCUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM
WILL BE REPROVED FPO~ THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPAPATELY.
~4inutes of the regular meeting of Council held on August 13,
1979.
RECOmmeNDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading of the minutes
and approve as recorded.
Request for an Executive Session on personnel matters.
~4r. Hubard.
RECO~9~ENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
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A communication from Vice-}~ayor Charles L. Landis request-
ing an Executive Session of Council to discuss a personnel
matter.
RECO[9~ENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
A communication from ~r. Lacy L. Edwards, Jr., tendering
his resignation as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Com-
mission effective October 1, 1979.
RECOM~ENDED ACTION: Receive and file communication and accept
resi?nation with regret.
A communication from }~r. Vernon E. Jolley in connection
with the water and sewer contract with Roanoke County and
the Poanoke County Public Service Authority.
RECO~9~ENDED ACTION: ~eceive and file.
A report in regard to Section 8 elderly new construction
project.
RECO~9~END~D ACTION: Receive and file.
A report of the City Attorney requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation.
RECO}~ENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the
financial report for the month ended July, 1979.
RECO}~}~ENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
Qualification of ~4r. Hampton W. Thomas as a member of
the Fifth Planning District Commission for a term of three
years ending June 30, 1982.
RECO~ENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
Qualification of Messr% Walter L. Wheaton and Allen T.
Nelms as members of the Personnel and Employment Practices
Commission for terms of three ycc~s each ending June 30,
1982.
RECO}~{ENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public ~tatters:
(5 min.)
Request to address Council regarding TAP and its Board.
bls. Jayne Thomas, Director, Community Relations and
Resource Development, Spokesperson.
min.)
Request to address Council concerning a project for main-
tenance of the ~ill Mountain Star. Mr. Dean O. Coleman,
representing the Roanoke Jaycees.
Petitions and Communications: None.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
A report concerning the application of city personnel
policies and benefit programs to constitutional
officers.
A report concerning a request of the Roanoke Civic
Center Commission and the Roanoke Valley Arts
Council to coordinate an art exhibit and develop an
art acquisition program.
3. A report in regard to security at the new city jail.
(40
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A report in regard to the Vinton Mill Road Highway
Project.
A report recommending revisions to the City's
charitable solicitation Ordinance.
A report in connection with city-owned wells in
Roanoke County.
A report in connection with the revised Citizen
Participation Plan for the City's Community Develop-
ment Block Grant Program.
A report in connection with Title II and Title VI
Fourth Quarter CETA allocation, recommending that
$1,955,431.00, be appropriated to Title II-D and
Title VI CETA unobligated accounts.
A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee
relative to the purchase of Soft Body Armor, recom-
mending that the bid of Second Chance, Incorporated,
in the amount of $18,428.00, be accepted.
b. Director of Finance:
(10 min.)
( 1 { 2 )
A report requesting a transfer of $10,000.00 from
Contingencies to Billings and Collections, Temporary
Help, in order to hire two people on a temporary
basis to carry out the additional workload to imple-
ment the water and sewer contract and everyday
mandates.
A report concerning the 1972 water and sewer con-
tract with the Town of Vinton and the City of Salem.
Reports of Committees:
min.)
A report of the committee appointed to study the one bid
received for banners for the Roanoke Civic Center. ~r.
William S. Hubard, Chairman.
min. )
A report of the committee appointed to study the one bid
received for roof replacement, Fire Station No. 2. ~r.
William S. Hubard, Chairman.
(5 min. )
A report of the Sub-committee of the Roanoke Centennial
Commission in connection with the appointment of addi-
tional members to the Commission, requesting authority to
seek incorporation of the commission, and authorization
to fill vacancies as they occur. ~r. ~. Carl Andrews,
Chairman, Sub-committee of the Roanoke Centennial Com-
mission.
d.[1) A report transmitting a Resolution adopted by the
Roanoke City School Board transferring the Jefferson
High School property back to the control of the City of
(15 min.) Roanoke.
(d f)
(2) A communication from b~r. George E. Franklin, Executive
Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, trans-
mitting a petition signed by 934 persons in support of
OIC becoming occupants of all or certain portions of
Jefferson High School.
e.(1) A communication from the Roanoke
questing numerous appropriations·
A. Allison, Jr., Chairman.
City School Board re-
The Reverend James
(2) A report of the Director of Finance in connection with
the above cormmunication advising that he is satisfied
that all requests are valid.
A communication from the Roanoke City School Board re-
questing that certain unexpended 1978-79 funds be
reappropriated to various programs for the 1979-80
fiscal year. The Reverend James A. Allison, Jr., Chair-
man.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
( 8 min.)
(a- d)
Ordinance No. 24784, on second reading, rezoning property
located in the 1900 block of Edison Street, N. E.,
described as 69 feet 6 inches of Lot 3, Block 1, Liberty
Land Company, Official Tax No. 3100936, from RG-1,
General Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial
District; and 69 feet 6 inches of Lot 2-B, Block 1,
Liberty Land Company, Official Tax No. 3100933, from RD,
Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial
District.
Ordinance No. 24785, on second reading, to repeal sub-
section (c)(4) of ~46~ and ~22 and 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
and 85, and to amend and reordain ~B1, subsections (a),
lc) and kd) of ~2, 14, 16, 18, 22, 25, subsection (f)
and (g) of 839, 42, 49, SO, 61 (introductory paragraph),
71 and subsection (a) of $86 of Chapter 2.1, Land Sub-
division Regulations, of Title XVI, Planning and Sub-
divisions, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as
amended, so as to eliminate references to the exercise
of extraterritorial subdivision control by the City.
Ordinance No. 24786, on second reading, permanently
vacating two unused alleys transecting Section 28, Map
of Washington Heights, commonly known as the Washington
Heights Elementary School property, located at 3712
blelrose Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.
Ordinance No. 24796, on second reading, accepting the pro-
posal of ~[anagement Improvement Corporation of America
to provide management assistance in the area of productivity
improvement for the City of Roanoke; and authorizing the
proper City officials to execute the requisite contract.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions
and committees of Council.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
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REGULAR W1/EKLY SESSION ---- ROAIIOKE CITY COUI/CIL
August 27, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, August 27, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, wtthMayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bo~les, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .............. 7.
ABSENT: None ...................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. E. B. E~ert, City ~ana§er; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Joseph W. Hill, Associate Pastor, Raleigh
Court Presbyterian Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
BID OPENINGS
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AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for access road expansion
and improvements at Roanoke Municipal Airport, ADAP Project No. 6-51-0045-09, said proposal
to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 27, 1979, and to be
opened before Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any
questions about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any
question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids;
whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
John A. Hall & Company,
Incorporated -
L. n. Sawyer Pavin~ Company,
Incorporated -
$801,975.70
881,779.47
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recvm~endation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, Kit
B. Kiser and R. C. Poole as members of the committee.
PUBLIC WORKS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for new system for
fluid inventory control for the Public Works Service Center, said proposals to be received
by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., on Monday, August 27, 1979, and to be opened before
Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the
advertisement for bids; whereupon, a representative of the W. B. Goode Company, Incor
appeared before Council and advised that his bid had been submitted prior to the 1:30
p.m., deadline, however, it did not contain his bid bond and requested that he be permitted
to file the bid bond at that time.
The City Attorney suggested that Council open the bid subject to his opinion
on the late filing of the bid bond; whereupon, Mr. Hubard so moved. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
The City Clerk then opened and read the following bids:
W. B. Goode Company, Incorporated
Dickerson-Trent, Incorporated
$48,000.00
71,124.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and
T. F. Brady as members of the committee.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for
concrete crib wall, sludge lagoon No. 4 at the Sewage Treatment Plant, said proposals to
be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., on Monday, August 27, 1979, and to be
opened before Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any
questions about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any
question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids;
whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Bidder Base Bid
Alternate No. 1
Southwest Construction, Inc.
Dixon Contracting, Inc.
W. J. Blanc
E. F. Blankenship Company
Acorn Construction Ltd.
$47,331.00 $2,699.00
55,500.00 2,500.00
59,336.00 2,000.00
62,500.00
66,500.00 1,000.00
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Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a c~,lttee to
be appointed by the Mayor for tabulation, report and rec,a..;..endation to Council.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. LucianY. Grove, Chairman, S. H. McGhee, III, and
K. B. Kiser as members of the co~ittee.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considerE
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted in the forms listed, and if di$cuesi(
was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and would be considered
separately. Ne called particular attention to the fact that there were four requests for
Executive Sessions of Council included on the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, August 13,
1979, were before Council.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Rubard moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
COUNCIL: A communication from Councilman Hubard requesting an Executive Session
to discuss personnel matters, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
COUNCIL: A communication from Vice-Mayor Charles L. Landis requesting an
Executive Session of Council to discuss a personnel matter, was before the body.
(For full text, see commmmication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... -0.
CIVIC CENTER: A communication from Mr. Lacy L. Edwards, Jr., tendering his
resignation as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission effective October 1, 1979,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Nubard moved that the communication be received and filed and that the
resignation be accepted with regret. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: A communication from Mr. Vernon E. Jolley in connection
with the water and sewer contract with Roanoke County and the Roanoke County Public
Service Authority, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the connnunication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
HOUSING-SLL~M CLEARANCE: A report of the City Manager in regard to Section 8
elderly new construction project, advising that H.U.D. approved the proposal of Gene B.
Glick Co., Inc., for the Farrington Apartments to be located at the southeast corner of
the intersection of Grandin Road and Route 419, that the proposal is consistent with the
1978-79 H.A.P. and consists of 89, one-bedroom elderly units and 10 one-bedroom handicappe~
units.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Nubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by M~. Grove and adopted by the follo~in8 vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Eubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
COUNCIL: A report of the City Attorney requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a matter of potential litigation, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
AUDITS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the financial report
for the month ended July, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
PLANNING: The qualification of Mr. Hampton W. Thomas as a member of the Fifth
Planning District Commission for a term of three years ending June 30, 1982, was before
Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
PEE$m}~IEL: The qualification of Messrs. Walter L. Wheaton and Allen T. Nelms
as members of the Personnel and Employment Practices Con~nission for terms of three years
each ending June 30, 1982, was before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
ACTION:
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HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: Ms. Jayne Thomas, Director, Community Relations
and Resource Development, Total Action Against Poverty, appeared before Council and
advised that the TAP Board of Directors is composed of one-third governing officials,
one-third iow income representatives and one-third or less community organizations that are
interested in the views of the Board, that pursuant to federal government regulations, TAP
is required to ask the governing officials to, as a body, elect one of their own to serve
on the Board of Directors and the person so elected has the choice of selecting someone
from the community or from city government to represent them either permanently and/or
as an alternate when they are unable to attend Board meetings. She further stated that
this change must be implemented by September 16, 1979.
Mr. Garland moved that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a representative of
the City of Roanoke. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
PARKS ~ PLAYGROUNDS: A request of Mr. Dean O. Coleman representing the
Roanoke Jaycees, to address Council concerning a project for maintenance of the Mill
Mountain Star, was before the body.
In this connection, a communication from the Roanoke Jaycees advising that they
do not have proper information on the subject matter to warrant being heard by Council
and requesting that the matter be withdrawn from the agenda, was also before the body.
(For full text, see communications on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request to withdraw the matter.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
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PETITIONS AND CO~9~3NICATION$: NONE.
P~PORTS OF OFFICERS:
COMPENSATION BOARD-COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE-TREASURER-SHERIFF-COMMONWEALTH'S
ATTORNEY-CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT: The City Manager submitted a written report in regard
to application of city personnel policies and benefit programs to constitutional officers,
reco~mending that Council adopt the policy statement submitted in his August 13, 1979
report which would enable the Commonwealth's Attorney to immediately proceed to implement
the City's wage and classification plan and city policies as he has indicated in prior
communication.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Following a period of discussion of the two reports, Mr. Grove moved that the
matter be referred back to the City Manager for the purpose of again meeting with the
constitutional officers to resolve the situation. Mr. Thomas stated that he would be
willing to second Mr. Grove's motion if he would add the proviso that if the City Manager
is unable to resolve the matter, Council will then meet with the constitutional officers
as a Committee of the Whole; whereupon, Mr. Grove accepted Mr. Thomas' proviso or amend-
ment to the main motion.
After considerable discussion of the motion, Mr. Hubard offered a substitute
motion that Council concur in the intent of the recommendation of the City Manager contained
in his report under date of August 13, 1979, and that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare the proper measure for the next meeting of Council on September 4, 1979. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
Mr. Robert F. Rider, Commonwealth's Attorney, appeared before Council and urged
that provision be made whereby his employees will be included in the city's pay and
classification plan i~ediately.
Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer, appeared before Council and expressed reluctance
to sign any agreement to come under the city's pay and classification plan until he knows
what classification his employees will come under. He further stated that the constitu-
tional officers have certain legal questions to raise and they would prefer to meet with
Council rather than the City Manager.
Mr. Walker R. Carter, Jr., Clerk of the Circuit Court, appeared before Council
and stated that his office abides by the city's pay and classification plan with the
exception of holidays and payment of overtime.
After considerable discussion of both the main motion and the substitute motion,
the substitute motion was ~ost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland and Rubard ....................................... 2
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........... 5
Mr. Grove amended the main motion to the effect that since the Commonwealth's
Attorney has previously agreed to enter into a written agreement with the city to comply
with the city's personnel policies and programs, that Council concur in the City Manager's
recommendation under date of August 13, 1979, whereby application of the city's pay and
classification plan be retroactive to April 1, 1979, for the Chief Assistant Commonwealth's
Attorney and retroactive to July 1, 1979, for all other Assistant Commonwealth's Attorneys.
Mr. Thomas accepted the amendment to motion and the motion, as amended, was unanimously
adopted.
CIVIC CENTER-ART ACQUISITION: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with a request of the Civic Center Commission and the Roanoke Valley Arts
Council to coordinate with them on an invitational, pre-juried art exhibit in the Civic
Center Auditorium during the Virginia Municipal League Conference, and that there be a
public opening and reception on Sunday, September 23, further, that the City provide
$1,500.00 for this year to purchase a minimum of two works of art from this exhibit
to start a collection of original art for the city, and endorse the concept of an annual
city art exhibit and an art acquisition program for the city, recommending that Council
concur in the request and transfer $1,500.00 to an account designated by the Director of
Finance for this purpose.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Lacy L. Edwards, Jr., Chairman of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission and
Mrs. Carol B. Dalhouse, Executive Director of the Roanoke Valley Arts Council, appeared
before Council and spoke in support of the program.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24799) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to lend the City's support
to an art exhibit to be held in the Civic Center in conjunction with the Virginia Municipal
League Conference; authorizing the purchase of a minimum of two works of art from said
exhibit; endorsing the concept of an annual art exhibit in the City and development of an
art acquisition program for the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 442.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
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JAIL: The City Manager submitted a written report reserving space on the
agenda for a report in regard to security at the new city Jail; whereupon, the City
Manager stated that he was not prepared to submit a detailed report due to the fact that
his staff is reviewing various options toward a more permanent solution to the problem.
STATE HIGHWAYS-TI~kFFIC: The City Manager submitted a written report in connec-
tion with the VintonMill Road Highway Project, advising that the present situation is
that Council must approve certain actions in order for the project to proceed, viz:
adopt the proper measure approving the location and major design of the project as presents
at the public hearing on June 7, 1979, and authorize the City Manager to forward the
approved measure to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#24800) A RESOLUTION approving the location and major design features of the
Vinton Mill Road highway project in the City of Roanoke and the Town of Vinton and
requesting the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation to begin right of way
acquisition.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 442.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .....................................................................................
NAYS: None ......................................................................
SOLICITATION: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending revisions
to the city's charitable solicitation Ordinance which would provide for better protection
of the citizens by providing for permits to be issued to organizations not required to
register with the Commonwealth and by providing for exemptions from the permit requirements
if certain conditions are met by the soliciting organization, and providing for an exemptio
to be granted to those organizations which anticipate receiving no more than $500.00 in
contributions in any calendar year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24801) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Title XX, Businesses and
Occupations, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by repealing Chapter 4,
Solicitations for Charitable Purposes, and adding a new Chapter numbered 4.1, Solicitations
for Charitable Purposes.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: The City Manager submitted
a written report in connection with city-owned wells in Roanoke County, recommending that
the City agree to convey to the County its interest in the 221 well and the View Avenue
well and reservoir lot together with any appropriate necessary city owned easements.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24802) AN ORDINANCE providing for the sale and conveyance to Roanoke County
of two wells and certain real property lying in Roanoke County, Virginia.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ....................................................................................
NAYS: None .....................................................................
PLANNING-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
Council adopt the proposed revised Citizen Participation Plan for the Community Development
Block Grant Program subsequent to the public hearing, advising that fairness to the
public is enhanced by the expanded schedule of public meetings and identification of
complaint procedures in the proposed revision, compliance with H.U.D. regulations is
achieved with the proposed revision and impact on development of C.D.B.G. application of
the revised Citizen Participation Plan will be a longer timeframe and additional opportuni-
ties for citizen input and comment.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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(#24803) A RESOLUTION adopting a revised Citizen Participation Plan as a part
of the City's Com~unity Development Block Grant Program.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 443.)
Mr, Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
BUDGET-C.E.T.A.: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with Title II and Title VI Fourth Quarter CETA allocation, recommending that $1,955,431.00
be appropriated to Title II-D and Title VI CETA unobligated accounts.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24804) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 443.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a
report of the Bid Committee relative to the purchase of Soft Body Armor, recommending
that the bid of Second Chance, Incorporated, in the emount of $18,428.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24805) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of Soft Body Armor for use of
the City's Police Department, upon certain terms and conditions; accepting a certain bid
made to the City for furnishing and delivering Soft Body Armor; rejecting certain other
bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 444.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: The City Manager orally requested an Executive Session to discuss a
personnel matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-BILLINGS AND COLLECTIONS: The Director of Finance
submitted a written report requesting a transfer of $10,000.00 frem Contingencies to
Billings and Collections, Temporary Help, in order to hire two people on a temporary
basis to carry out the additional workload to implement the water and sewer contract and
everyday mandates.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24806) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain sections of the 1979-80 General
Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 445.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
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SEWERS A~D STORM DRAINS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report
transmitting the "Memorand,-~ of Understanding" which has been negotiated between the
City of Roanoke and the City of Salem and the City of Roanoke and the Tow~ of Vinton
regarding recalculation of the 1972 sewage treatment rates.
(For full text, see report and msmorand,~s on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the "Memorandum of Understanding" with
the City of Salem and the "Memorandum of Understanding" with the Town of Vlnton. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF CO~ITTEES:
ROANOKE CIVIC CENTER: The committee appointed to study the one bid received
for banners for the Roanoke Civic Center submitted a written report recommending that the
bid of Custom Service Associates in the amount of $15,885.00 be accepted and that Council
transfer $2,205.00 from the General Fund Contingency Account to the Civic Center Constructic
Account in order to complete the project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24807) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Civic Center Fund Appropriations Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 445.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--7.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24808) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Custom Services Associates for
providing and installing certain interior banners at the Civic Center Auditorium; autho-
rizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 446.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
FIRE DEPARTMENT: A committee appointed to study the one bid received for roof
replacement, Fire Station No. 2, submitted a written report recommending that the bid be
rejected, that the project be readvertised using a less expensive type roofing and insu
system, that funding remain in the Building Maintenance Account for Outside Contracts and
that time for completion of the project be delayed by approximately 45 days.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#24809) A RESOLUTION rejecting the bid received for roof replacement at Fire
Station No. 2 and directing the City Manager to cause the project to be readvertised
specifying a less expensive type of roofing and insulation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 446.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
CELEBRATIONS-CITY GOVERNMENT: A report of the Sub-Committee of the Roanoke
Centennial Commission in connection with the appointment of additional members to the
Commission, requesting authority to seek incorporation of the commission, and authorization
to fill vacancies as they occur, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendations and that the report
be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
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SCHOOLS: A report of the Roanoke City School Board transmitting e Resolution
adopted by the Board transferring the Jefferson High School property back to the control
of the City of Roanoke, was before Council.
(For full text, see c~unication and Resolution on file in the City Clerk's
Office,)
In this connection, a communication from Mr. George E. Franklin, Executive
Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, transmitting a petition signed by 934
persons in support of OIC becoming occupants of all or certain portions of Jefferson High
School, was also before Council.
(For full text, see communication and petition on file in the City Clerk's
Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the matter be referred to the Water Resources Com~ittee
for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard
and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A report of the Roanoke City School Board requesting that
$22,049.00 be appropriated to Child Neurology Clinic Consultant; that $30,523.00 be
appropriated to Child Development Clinic Consultant; that $897,370.00 be appropriated to
Title I, P. L. 89-10 to provide funds for the employment of teachers and teacher aides
for instruction in mathematics, reading and language arts at nine target elementary
schools; that $5,248.00 be appropriated to Title VI-C ESEA to provide funds for a special
grant for instruction in positive alternatives to student suspension at Stonewall Jackson
Junior High School; that $20,607.00 be appropriated to Roanoke Memorial Hospital; that
$20,260.00 be appropriated to Roanoke Juvenile Detention Home; and that $370,664.00 be
appropriated to Title VII, ESAA to provide funds for employment of counselors, basic
skills teachers, and aides for continued implementation of remedial reading and mathematic~
programs at each junior high school and at the elementary school level, all said
tions to be 100 per cent reimbursable.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the Director of Finance submitted a written report advising
that he is satisfied that all the above requests are valid.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24810) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 447.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A report of the Roanoke City School Board requesting that
certain unexpended 1978-79 funds be reappropriated to various programs for the 1979-80
fiscal year, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the Director of Finance submitted a written report advising
that he has reviewed each of the requests and find them to be valid.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24811) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 447.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24784 rezonlng property located in the 1900 block of
Edison Street, N. E., described as 69 feet 6 inches of Lot 3, Block 1, Liberty Land
Company, Official Tax No. 3100936, from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2,
General Commercial District; and 69 feet 6 inches of Lot 2-B, Block 1, Liberty Land
Company, Official Tax No. 3100933, from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-2, General
A~TION:
ACTION:
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ACTI ON:
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Commercial District, having previously been before the Council for its first reading
on Monday, August 13, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was
again before the body, Hr. Grove offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#24784) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke (1956), ae amended, and Sheet No. 310, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 438.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
SUBDIVISIONS: Ordinance No. 24785 eliminating references to the exercise of
extraterritorial subdivision control by the city, having previously been before the
Council for its first reading on Monday, August 13, 1979, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering the following for
its second reading and final adoption:
(#24785) AN ORDINANCE to repeal subsection (c) (4) of Section 46, and Sections
12 and 80, 81, 82, 83, 84 and 85, and to amend and reordain Sections 1, subsections (a),
(c) and (d) of Section 2, 14, 16, 18, 22, 25, subsection (f) and (g) of Section 39, 42,
49, 50, 61 (introductory paragraph), 71 and subsection (a) of Section 86 of Chapter 2.1,
Land Subdivision Regulations, of Title XVI, Planning and Subdivisions, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, so as to eliminate references to the exercise of
extraterritorial subdivision control by the City.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 438.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYM: mone .................................................................. O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24786 permanently vacating two unused alleys
transecting Section 28, Map of Washington Heights, commonly known as the Washington
Heights Elementary School property, located at 3712 Melrose Avenue, N. E., having previousl'
been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, August 13, 1979, read and adopted
on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24786) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating two unused alleys transecting
Section 28, Map of Washington Heights, commonly known as the Washington Heights Elementary
School property, located at 3712 Melrose Avenue, N. W., Roanoke, Virginia.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 441.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
CITY EMPLOYEES-CONSULTANTS REPORTS: Ordinance No. 24796 accepting the proposal
of Management Improvement Corporation of America to provide management assistance in the
area of productivity improvement for the City of Roanoke, having previously been before
the Council for its first reading on Monday, August 13, 1979, read and adopted on its
first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Hubard offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24796) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Management Improvement Corpora-
tion of America to provide management assistance in the area of productivity improvement
for the City of Roanoke; and authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisitt
contract.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 441.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
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~)TIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
LIBRARIES: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there was a
vacancy on the Roanoke Public Library Board due to the resignation of Dr. Leo Platt for a
term of three years ending June 30, 1982, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of Mrs. William Watts.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Watts was elected as a mend)er of the
Roanoke Public Library Board for a term of three years ending June 30, 1982, by the
f oll~wing vote:
FOR MRS. WATTS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Mr. George E. Franklin, Executive
Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, appeared before Council and mad~ an
oral presentation in regard to inclusion of the human revitalization element in the down-
town revitalization program and its supporting bond issue.
(For full text of Mr. Franklin's remarks, see Exhibit No. 90 on file tn the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager and the City
Attorney for the purpose of meeting with Mr. Franklin to review the legal ramifications
of his proposal and that a report be submitted to Council as soon as possible. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
4:00 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City ~lerk Mayor
NOTE:
IT WAS DISCOVERED AFTER THE ~{INUTES ~EPE APPROVED
BY COUNCIL THAT ~RS. WILLIA~~ WATTS WAS ELECTED
TO FILL THE UNEXPIRED TE~ OF DR. LEO PLATT,
RESIGNED, ENDING JUNE 30, 1981. A CORRECT OATH
OF OFFICE IS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.
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REGULAR W~EKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday, September 4, 1979
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend David
H. Smith, Raleigh Court United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of A~erica will be led by Vice Mayor Charles L. Landis.
Presentation by the Vice Mayor: National Grandparents
Day Proclamation.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
.TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Minutes of the regular meeting of Council on Monday,
August 27, 1979.
RECO~4ENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading of the minutes
and approve as recorded.
A communication from Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer, re-
questing concurrence in the approval by the State Compensation
Board of salary increases for two e~ployees in the City
Treasurer's Office.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
A request of the City Manager for an Executive Session on
a personnel matter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
A report of the Director of Finance transmitting a financial
statement of the Roanoke City Public Schools for the month of
June, 1979.
~COMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
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(15 min. )
b.
List of pending items from July 19, 1976, through
August 27, 1979.
BECOMMENDED ACTION: Reoeive and file.
A request of the Director of Finance for an Executive
Session on a personnel matter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters: None.
Petitions and Co~mmunications:
a. (1)
A communication from Mr. R. R. Henley, Executive Director,
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
transmitting for Council's approval the rehabilitation
programs for the Highland Park and Hurt Park Conservation
Projects.
(2)
A report of the City Manager reco-~nending approval of the
rehabilitation programs for the Highland Park and Hurt
Park areas by adoption of the appropriate legal measure.
(1)
A co~mm~unication from Mr. R. R. Henley, Executive Director,
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
transmitting for Council's approval the Highland Park
Conservation Plan for the Highland Park Conservation
Project.
(2)
A communication from Mr. R. R. Henley, Executive Director,
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
transmitting for Council's approval the Hurt Park Con-
servation Plan for the Hurt Park Conservation Project.
A co~m~unication from Mr. R. R, Henley, Executive Director,
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
transmitting for Council's approval the Gilmer Avenue
Conservation Plan for the Gilmer Avenue Conservation
Project.
A report of the City Manager recommending approval of the
conservation plans for the Highland Park, Hurt Park and
Gilmer Avenue areas by adoption of the appropriate legal
measure.
A report of the City Planning Commission recolending
adoption of the proposed conservation plans to permit
residential rehabilitation in the Highl&nd Park, Hurt
Park and Gilmer Avenue sections of the city. Mr.
J. P. Bradshaw, Jr., Chairman.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
A report relative to the application of city personnel
policies and benefit programs to the Constitutional
Officers.
(30 min.
(1 - 4
A report recom~ding authorization to execute State-
Local Hospitalization Agreements for the year July 1,
1979 to June 30, 1980, to provide hospitalization and
outpatient treatment for indigent citizens of the city.
A report concurring in a report of the Selection Com-
mittee recommending authorization to enter into a
contract with Howard Needles Tammen & Bergendoff for
an Airport Terminal Building expansion feasibility
study, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
A report concurring in a report of the Selection Com-
mittee recommending that an agreement be entered into
with Black & Veatch, Consulting Engineers, for a sludge
handling feasibility study not to exceed $52,000.00,
and that funds be transferred therefor.
b. City Attorney:
(5 min. )
A report transmitting two Ordinances relating to the
bond issue necessary to finance the Capital Improve-
ment Program.
c. Director of Finance:
(5 min. )
A report requesting certain amendments relative to
parking ticket fines and time limits for collection
thereof.
Reports of Committees:
a. (1)
A report of the committee appointed to study bids
received for access road expansion and improvements
at Roanoke Municipal Airport, ADAP Project No.
6-51-0045-09. Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman.
(10 min. )
(a - c )
(2) A joint report of the City Manager and the Director of
Finance concurring in the above co~maittee report.
(1)
A report of the committee appointed to study bids
received for a Concrete Crib Wall, Sludge Lagoon No.
4, Sewage Treatment Plant, reco~ending that the low
bid of Southwest Construction Company, including Alter-
nate No. 1, be accepted, and that funds be transferred
therefor. Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman.
(2) A joint report of the City Manager and the Director of
F~nance concurring in the above committee report.
c.
A report of the committee appointed to study bids
received for a new system for fluid inventory control,
Public Works Service Center, recommending that the low
bid of W. B. Goode Company, Inc., be accepted, and
that funds be transferred therefor. Mr. Lucian Y.
Grove, Chairman.
(2) A joint report of the City Manager and the Director of
Finance concurring in the above committee report.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
Ordinance No. 24801, on second reading, amending and reor-
daining Title XX, Businesses and Occupations, Code of the
City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by repealing Chapter 4,
Soliuitations for Charitable Purposes, and adding a new
chapter numbered 4.1, Solicitations for Charitable
Purposes.
(12 rain. )
(a - f )
d.
Ordinance No. 24802, on second reading, providing for the
sale and conveyance to Roanoke County of two wells and
certain real property lying in Roanoke County, Virginia,
An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to extend full
benefits of participation in the City's personnel and pay
plans to the Commonwealth's Attorney and his officers and
employees upon execution by the Co~uaonwealth's Attorney of
a written agreement to be prepared by the City Attorney;
and providing for an emergency.
A Resolution cancelling the regular Financial and Planning
Session of the Council of the City of Roanoke scheduled
for September 17, 1979, cancelling the regular meeting of
the Council set for September 24, 1979, and setting a
regular meeting for September 17, 1979.
®
A Resolution designating a voting delegate for and on behalf
of the City of Roanoke to the Annual Meeting of the Virginia
Municipal League, designating an alternate voting delegate
to act in the absence of the voting delegate, and desig-
nating a staff assistant for the Urban Section of the Annual
Meeting.
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A Resolution adding certain members to the Roanoke Centen-
nial Comission previously created; authorizing the said
Commission to incorporate itself; and authorizing the Com-
mission to fill by its own action any vacancies that may
arise in its membership.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business: None.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
September 4, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Tuesday, September 4, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Vice-Mayor Charles L. Landis presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Charles L. Landis .............................................
ABSElgT: Council member Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................... 2.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance;
and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, 9ity Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend David H. Smith, Pastor, Raleigh Court
United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was led by Vice-Mayor Charles L. Landis.
On behalf of the Mayor, the Vice-Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring Sunday, September
9, 1979 as National Grandparents Day in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Vice-Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and would be considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact
that there were two requests for Executive Sessions of Council included on the Consent
Agenda.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, August 27,
1979, were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
TREASURER-COMPENSATION BOARD: A communication from Mr. Gordon E. Peters,
Treasurer, requesting concurrence in the approval by the State Compensation Board of
salary increases for two employees in the City Treasurer's Office, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mmyor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
COUNCIL-CITY MANAGER: A request of the City Manager for an Executive Session
on a personnel matter, was before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
SCHOOLS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting a financial statement
of the Roanoke City Public Schools for the month of June, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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by Hr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members B~wles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-14ayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr, Thomas were absent.)
PENDING ITEI~: A list of pending items from July 19, 1976 through August 27,
1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the pending list be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
COUNCIL-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: A request of the Director of Finance for an
Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Landis---$.
NAYS: None ............................................ O.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication from Mr. R. R. Henley, Executive
Director, City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, transmitting for Council's
approval the rehabilitation programs for the Highland Park and Hurt Park Conservation
Projects, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication and programs on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
In this connection, a report of the City Manager recommending approval of the
rehabilitation programs for the Highland Park and Hurt Park areas by adoption of the
appropriate legal measure, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#24814) A RESOLUTION approving eligibility standards for rehabilitation
programs in the Highland Park and Hurt Park conservation projects.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 459.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A co~unication from Mr. R. R. Henley, Executive
Director, City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, transmitting for Council's
approval the Highland Park Conservation Plan for the Highland Park Conservation Project,
was before the body.
(For full text, see communication and plan on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
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A further co~nication from Mr. Henley trmmitting for Council's approval
the Gilmer Avenue Conservation Plan for the Cilmer Avenue Conservation Project, was also
before the body.
(For full text, see c....uuication and plan on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
A further com~unication from Mr. Henley transmitting for Council's approval
the Hurt Park Conservation Plan for the Hurt Park Conservation Project, was also before
the body.
(For full text, see communication and plan on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
A report of the City Planning Commission recon~ending adoption of the proposed
conservation plans to permit residential rehabilitation in the Highland Park, Hurt Park
and Gilmer Avenue sections of the city, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
A report of the City Manager recommending approval of the conservation plans
for the Highland Park, Hurt Park and Gilmer Avenue areas by adoption of the appropriate
legal measure, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#24815) A RESOLUTION approving conservation plans for the Highland Park,
Hurt Park and Gilmer Avenue conservation projects.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 459.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
TREASURER-CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT-COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE-COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY-
SHERIFF: The City Manager submitted a written report relative to the application of
city personnel policies and benefit programs to the Constitutional Officers, advising
that the Clerk of the Circuit Court agreed to comply, subject to coordinating holidays
with the courts; that the Commissioner of Revenue agreed to comply, with the understanding
that the City Attorney would assist/represent his office in grievances and other personnel
matters; that the Commonwealth's Attorney continued to agree to comply, subject to
coordinating holidays with the courts; that the Treasurer agreed to comply if City
Council will authorize a classification study of his personnel, and if pay ranges estab-
lished are generally equal to or higher than those currently approved by the State
Compensation Board; and that the Sheriff agreed to comply if City Council will authorize
a classification study of his personnel and if pay ranges established are generally
equal to or higher than those currently approved by the Department of Corrections and
the State Compensation Board, and subject to coordination of holidays with the courts.
The City Manager further advised that all Constitutional Officers reconfirmed their
desire to meet with City Council, that they indicated a willingness to have their
individual positions classified, and Council will have to adopt its policy, by Resolution,
in order for the policy to be implemented.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be referred to the City Attorney for prepara-
tion of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to execute State-Local Hospitalization Agreements for the year July 1,
1979 to June 30, 1980, to provide hospitalization and outpatient treatment for indigent
citizens of the city.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24816) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute State-Local
Hospitalization Plan Agreements with the State Department of Welfare and certain hospitals
to provide for in-patient and out-patient care and treatment for certain indigent citizens
at certain rates, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 460.)
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Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
BUDGET-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a
report of the Selection Committee recommending authorization to enter into a contract
with Howard Needles T~,o~en & Bergendoff for an Airport Terminal Building expansion
feasibility study, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $38,570.00
to Section #2004, "General Operating," of the 1979-80 Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24817) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 460.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council m~m~ers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
Howard Needles Tammen & Bergendoff:
(#24818) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal and authorizing employment
of an architectural, engineering and planning firm to prepare a feasibility study for the
proposed expansion of the Terminal Building at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field,
upon certain terms and conditions, authorizing the proper city officials to execute the
requisite agreement therefor; rejecting certain other proposals; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 461.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report
concurring in a report of the Selection Committee recommending that an agreement be
entered into with Black & Veach, Consulting Engineers, for a sludge handling feasibility
study not to exceed $52,000.00, and that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $27,000.00
from Section #2401, "Capital Outlay from Revenue," to Section #2003, "General Operating,"
of the 1979-80 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24819) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 461.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
Black & Veach, Consulting Engineers:
(#24820) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Black & Veatch, Consulting
Engineers, to conduct a feasibility study with respect to sludge handling facilities
at the Sewage Treatment Plant; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the
requisite contract; rejecting other proposals; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 462.)
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Mr. Grove and adopted by the followinS vote:
AYES: Council m~bers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Nayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. -0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
BONDS-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: The City Attorney submitted a written report
transmitting two Ordinances relating to the bond issue necessary to finance the Capital
Improvement Program recommended by the City Manager and approved by City Council, advising
that the Ordinances relate to the bonds proposed to be issued after referendum of the
electorate and further that appropriate Ordinances and Resolutions will be presented at a
later date to authorize the $8,000,000 bond issue without referendum to finance the
courthouse project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that Council adopt the proposed bond issue Ordinances as prepared by the City Attorney.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the issuance
of $15,500,000.00 principal amount of general obligation bonds of the City of Roanoke:
(#24812) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Fifteen Million Five Hundred
Thousand Dollars ($15,500,000.00) principal amount of general obligation bonds of the
City of Roanoke, Virginia for the purpose of providing funds to defray the cost to the
City of Roanoke of needed permanent public improvements, including acquisitions, construc-
tion, additions, betterments, extensions and improvements, a portion of such permanent
public improvements being a part of the Downtown Revitalization Plan, of and to public
schools, libraries, fire stations and other public buildings, the system of storm drains,
public sidewalks, streets, highways and bridges, and parks and other recreational purposes
and the acquisition of real property for the foregoing; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 456.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(}~yor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance directing and providing
for the holding of an election in the City of Roanoke to determine whether the qualified
voters of the City will approve Ordinance No. 24812:
(#24813) AN ORDINANCE directing and providing for the holding of an election
in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to determine whether the qualified voters of the City
of Roanoke, Virginia will approve Ordinance No. 24812, duly adopted by the Council of the
City of Roanoke on September 4, 1979, providing for the issue of certain general obligation
bonds of the City of Roanoke; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 45, page 457.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-POLICE DEPARTMENT-GENERAL DISTRICT COURT: The Director of
Finance submitted a written report requesting certain amendments relative to parking
ticket fines and t/me limits for collection thereof.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recommendations and that the report
be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
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BUDGET-AIRPORT: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed by the Mayer to
bids received for access road expansion and improvements at Roanoke Municipal
ADAP Project No. 6-51-0045-09, submitted a written report recommending that the
of John A. Hall & Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $801,975.70 be accepted;
Council authorize the City Manager to contract through Delta Associates, Incor-
for the necessary testing for a fee not to exceed $12,000.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office,)
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Joint written report concurring in the Co~mittee's report.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the Joint report be received and filed.
was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
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Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $882,173.27
to Section #2401, "Capital Outlay from Revenue," of the 1979-80 A~rport Fund Appropriation
Ordinance:
(#24821) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Airport Fond Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 462.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Landis---5
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
John A. Hall & Company, Incorporated; and authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Delta Associates, Incorporated, to employ a firm to perform testing with
respect to the construction:
(#24822) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal and awarding a contract for
construction of improvements to the access road at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrem
Field, upon certain terms and conditions, and authorizing the proper City officials to
execute the requisite contract and certain grant contracts and documents for the partial
financing of the project; authorizing the City Manager on'behalf of the City to enter
into a contract with Delta Associates, Inc. to employ a firm to perform testing with
respect to this construction; rejecting a certain other bid; and providing for an
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 463.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the £ollow!ng vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report in regard to
the airport access road and the City's obligation to provide assurance for non-discrimina-
tion to the handicapped.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed
by the Mayor to tabulate bids received for a concrete crib wall, Sludge Lagoon No. 4,
Sewage Treatment Plant, submitted a written report recommending that the iow bid of
Southwest Construction Company, in the amount of $44,632.00, including Alternate No. 1,
be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager and the Director of Finance submitted a
joint written report concurring in the committee's report.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the joint report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
the 1979-80 Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24823) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 464.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
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Construction Company:
(#24824) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acceptance of a certain bid and the
award of a contract to Southweet Construction Company for the construction of a Concrete
Crib Wall (Bin Wall) for the City's Sewage Treatment Plant; rejecting the other bide made
to the City therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 464.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the folio%ring vote:
AYES: Council m,mhers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
BUDGET-PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed by the
Mayor to tabulate bids received for a new system for fluid inventory control for the
Public Works Service Center, submitted a written report reco--v, ending that the low bid of
W. B. Goode Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $48,000.00, be accepted, and that
funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager and the Director of Finance submitted a
joint written report concurring in the committee's report.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the joint report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1979-80 General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation
Ordinances:
(#24825) ban ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 465.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of
W. B. Goode Company, Incorporated:
(#24826) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acceptance of a certain bid and the
award of a contract to W. B. Goode Company, Inc., for the furnishing and installation of
a Fluid Inventory Control system for the Garage at the City's Public Works Center;
rejecting the other bid made to the City therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 465.)
' Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SOLICITATIONS: Ordinance No. 24801 amending and reordainlng the City Code to
provide for the addition of a new Chapter to Title YJ{ to provide for solicitations for
charitable purposes, having previously been before the Council for its first reading on
Monday, August 27, 1979, read and adopted on its second reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#24801) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Title XX, Businesses and Occupa-
tions, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as emended, by repealing Chapter 4,
for Charitable Purposes, and adding a new Chapter numbered 4.1, Solicitations for
Charitable Purposes.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 448.)
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Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, and Vice-Mayor Landis .......... 4.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.) (Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-SALE OF PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 24802
providing for the sale and conveyance to Roanoke County of two wells and certain real
property lying in Roanoke County, Virginia, having previously been before the Council for
its first reading on Monday, August 27, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and
laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Garland offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(#24802) AN ORDINANCE providing for the sale and conveyance to Roanoke County
of two wells and certain real property lying in Roanoke County, Virginia.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 456.)
Hr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY-COMPENSATION BOARD-CITY EMPLOYEES-PERSONNEL: Council
having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing
the City Manager to extend full benefits of participation in the City's personnel and pay
plans to the Commonwealth's Attorney and his officers and employees upon execution by the
Commonwealth's Attorney of a written agreement to be prepared by the City Attorney, he
presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24827) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to extend full benefits of
participation in the City's Classification and Pay Plans to the Co~onwealth's Attorney
and his officers and employees upon execution by the Commonwealth's Attorney of a written
agreement to be prepared by the City Attorney; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 466.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYFS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
COUNCIL: Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution cancelling the regular
Financial and Planning Session of the Council scheduled for September 17, 1979, cancelling
the regular meeting of Council set for September 24, 1979, and setting'a regular meeting
for September 17, 1979:
(#24828) A RESOLUTION cancelling the regular Financial and Planning Session of
the Council of the City of Roanoke scheduled for September 17, 1979, cancelling the
regular meeting of the Council set for September 24, 1979, and setting a regular meeting
for September 17, 1979.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 466.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion wa~seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE: Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution desig-
nating Mayor Noel C. Taylor as the voting delegate for and on behalf of the City of
Roanoke to the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Municipal League, designating Vice-Mayor
Charles L. Landis as the alternate voting delegate to act in the absence of the voting
delegate and designating the City Manager as the staff assistant for the Urban Section of
the Annual Meeting:
(#24829) A RESOLUTION designating a voting delegate for and on behalf of the
City of Roanoke to the Annual Meeting of the Virginia Municipal League, designating an
alternate voting delegate to act in the absence of the voting delegate, and designating a
staff assistant for the Urban Section of the Annual Meeting.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 467.)
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Hrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Hr, Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
ACTION:
CELEBRATIONS-CITY GOVERNMENT: Council having previously instructed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure adding certain m~mbers to the Roanoke Centennial
Commission, authorizing the Commission to incorporate itself; and authorizing the
to fill by its ovn action any vacancies that may arise in its membership, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(#24830) A RESOLUTION adding certain members to the Roanoke Centennial
previously created; authorizing the said Commission to incorporate itself; and authorizing
the Commission to fill by its own action any vacancies that may arise in its membership.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 467.)
ACTION:
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Thomas were absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE: Mrs. Linda E. Hart, Virginia Municipal League
Coordinator, appeared before Council and presented a briefing on the upcoming City of
Roanoke activities for the Virginia Municipal League Conference to be held on September
22 - 25, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
There being no further business, the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 3:35 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Vice-Mayor
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SESSION .... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
September 10, 1979
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, September 10, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., with Mayor Noel
C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles (arrived at approximately 8:05 p.m.),
Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove, William S. Nubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and
Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
ABSENT: None .......................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, Pastor, First Baptist
Church of Fincastle.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
ACTION:
COUNCIL: In view of the passing of Mayor Gus W. Nicks, Mayor of the Town of
Vinton, on Saturday, September 8, 1979, Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(#24831) A ILESOLUTION in memory of the late Gus W. Nicks, Mayor of the
Town of Vinton.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 468.)
ACTION:
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles had not arrived at the meeting.)
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a proclamation declaring September 17 - 23,
1979 as Constitution Week in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
BID OPENINGS
ACTION:
ACTION:
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for Air Carrier Apron
Rehabilitation, ADAP Project No. 6-51-0045-10, and Taxiway Overlays, ADAP Project No.
6-51-0045-06, Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, said proposals to be received by
the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m., Monday, September 10, 1979, and to be opened before
Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the
advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City
Clerk opened and read the following bids:
John A. Hall & Company, Incorporated -
Adams Construction Company -
Wiley N. Jackson Company -
Branch & Associates, Incorporated -
$3,387,751.40
3,751,004.00
3,811,850.25
4,529,328.75
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, Kit
B. Kiser and R. C. Poole as members of the committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414, the City Clerk having advertised a
public hearing for Monday, September 10, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter could be heard, on the request of Hubert and Prentice Murphy and the Estate of J.
Roland King that three parcels of land located on the northerly side of Route 419,
described as Official Tax Nos. 5100904, 5100906 and 5100903, be rezoned from RS-I, Single-
Family Residential District to C-i, Office and Institutional District, the matter was
before the body.
min. )
(5 min. )
(5 min.
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, September 10, 1979
7:30 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Leroy C.
Roberts, First Baptist Church of Fincastle.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
Presentation by the Mayor: Constitution Week Proclamation.
BID OPENINGS
Bids for Air Carrier Apron Rehabilitation, ADAP Project
No. 6-51-0045-10, and Taxiway Overlays, ADAP Project No.
6-51-0045-06, Roanoke Municipal Airport, WoodrumField.
PUBLIC I{EARINGS
A. Public hearing on the request of Hubert and Prentice
Murphy and the Estate of J. Roland King that three parcels
of land located on the northerly side of Route 419, des-
cribed as Official Tax Nos. 5100904, 5100906 and 5100903,
be rezoned from RS-l, Single-Family Residential District,
to C-l, Office and Institutional District. Mr. Edward A.
Natt, Attorney.
B. Public hearing on the request of Roanoke Hospital
Association that that certain tract of land containing
2.06 acres, fronting on State Route 116 (Mou~t Pleasant
Boulevard, S. E.), being part of Official Tax No. 4360601,
be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to c-l,
Office and Institutional District. Mr. Frank K. Saunders,
Attorney.
C. Public hearing on the request of the Roanoke City
Planning staff to establish a H-l, Historic District, in
the City Market area. Mr. John P. Bradshaw, Jr., Chairman,
and Mr. W. C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney.
CONSENT AGENDA
C-1
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELy.
Request for an Executive Session on a personnel matter.
Mayor Taylor.
C-2
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
Request of the City Manager for an Executive Session on a
personnel matter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
Petitions and Communications:
None.
(5 min. )
(a~b)
b.
A communication from Mr. Joel Richert extending an invita-
tion to Council and other city officials to attend the 3rd
annual Highland Park Fling to be held on Sunday, September
16, from i - 7 p.m.
A communication from Mr. Barry N. Lichtenstein, Attorney,
representing the Roanoke Valley Shrine Club-Kazim Temple,
requesting that all fees involving the football game on
November 3, 1979, between Ferrum College and Liberty
Baptist College be excused due to the charitable purpose
of the game.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager;
{5 min. )
(1~2)
A report recommending authorization to execute Change
Order No. 3 to the contract with Watts and Breakell,
Inc., for construction of and additions to four city
parks, to provide for a time extension of 60 calendar
days.
2. A report concerning the appointment of Architectural
Review Board members.
City Attorney:
1. A report concerning the work of the VML-VACO Joint
Task Force on Land Use.
(S min. )
C1-3)
A report transmitting a proposed Ordinance revising
the business, professional and occupational license
tax provisions.
A report transmitting two Ordinances authorizing
participation of certain city officers in the Inter-
national City Management Association Retirement
Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan in lieu of
their participation in the Employees' Retirement
System.
c. Director of Finance:
1. A report concerning the water and sewer contract with
Roanoke County.
Reports of Committees: None.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to extend full
benefits of participation in the City's Classification
and Pay Plans to the constitutional officers and their
deputies and employees upon execution by such officers of
written agreements to be prepared by the City Attorney;
and providing for an emergency.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, co~missions and
committees of the Council.
Appointment of a representative of Council to serve on the
Board of Directors of Total Action Against Poverty in the
Roanoke Valley. Mayor Taylor.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
In this connection, the City Planning C~ssion submitted a written report
recommending that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the Ordinance rezoning the property be placed upon its
first reading. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard.
Mr. Edward A. Natt, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his clients.
(For full text of Mr. Natt's statement, see Exhibit No. 91 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
At this point, (approximately 8:05 p.m.) Mrs. Bowles entered the meeting.
Mr. C. Richard Cranwell, Attorney, representing Hidden Valley Civic League,
Farmington Dale Civic League and the Church of the Brethren, appeared before Council in
opposition to the rezoning. He presented a petition signed by 161 persons living in the
neighborhood along Route 419 in opposition to the rezoning request.
(For full text of Mr. Cranwell's statement, see Exhibit No. 92 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
(See petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In regard to certain comments made by Mr. Cranwell that the petition should
be referred back to the City Planning Commission for the purpose of allowing Mr. Natt to
submit conditions to the rezoning, Mr. Natt responded by listing the following seven
conditions, six of which his clients had previously agreed to submit in the form of
conditional zoning: limit construction to two stories, pitch roof, mechanical equipment
shielded from view, trash area shielded, restrict lighting, limitation on size of sign,
and trees along McVitty Road. He stated that his clients had agreed to all the conditions
except to put a pitch roof on the building. He said the opponents then informed him that
they would not agree to any of the six conditions.
Following considerable discussion of the request, Mr. Grove offered a substitute
motion that the matter be referred back to the City Planning Commission for further
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and
adopted.
Mr. Thomas moved that the seven conditions as set forth above, along with any
other proposals Mr. Natt may care to submit, be referred to the City Planning Commission
for its information in connection with the request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and unanimously adopted.
ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414, the City Clerk having advertised a
public hearing for Monday, September 10, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter could be heard, on the request of Roanoke Hospital Association that that certain
tract of land containing 2.06 acres, fronting on State Route 116 (Mount Pleasant Boulevard,
S. E.), being part of Official Tax No. 4360601, be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential
District, to C-i, Office and Institutional District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Co~ission submitted a written report
recommending that the request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Frank K. Saunders, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning, Mr. Thomas moved
that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24832) AN ORDINANCE to emend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as emended, and Sheet No. 436, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning. ·
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414, the City Clerk having advertised a
public hearing for Monday, September 10, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter could be heard, on the request of the Roanoke City Planning staff to establish a
H-i, Historic District, in the City Market area, the matter was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Richard L. Meagher representing the Roanoke Valley Historical Society,
appeared before Council in support of the request.
Mr. W. L. Whitwell representing the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission in
the Roanoke area, appeared before Council and spoke in support of the request.
No one appearing in opposition to the matter, Mr. Hubard moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
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ACTION:
(#24833) AN ORDINANCE to amend Section 2 of Chapter 4.1 of Title XV, Code of
the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, and Sheet No. 401, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City
of Roanoke, to designate an H-l, Historic District, in the City Harket area.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYgS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were consider~
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted in the forms listed, and if dis-
cussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and would be
considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact that there were two
requests included on the Consent Agenda for Executive Sessions of Council on personnel
matters.
COUNCIL: A communication from Mayor Noel C. Taylor requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
COUNCIL: A request of the City Manager for an Executive Session to discuss a
personnel matter, was before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
INVITATIONS-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A communication from Mr. Joel Richert
extending an invitation to Council and ether city officials to attend the third annual
Highland Park Fling to be held on Sunday, September 16, from 1 - 7 p.m., in Highland
Park, was before the body.
(For full text, see co~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the communication be received and filed with appreciation
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
STADIUM: A com~unication from Mr. Barry N. Lichtenstein, Attorney, representing
the Roanoke Valley Shrine Club-Kazim Temple, requesting that all fees involving the
football game on November 3, 1979, between Ferrum College and Liberty Baptist College to
be played at Victory Stadiom be excused due to the charitable purpose of the game~ was
before Council. ·
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution authorizing waiver of admissions
taxes and rental charges:
(#24834) A RESOLUTION authorizing waiver to the Roanoke Valley Shrine Club-
Kazim Temple of payment of admissions taxes and rental charges for the use of Victory
Stadium on November 3, 1979.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 468.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .... , ............................................................. O.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to execute Change Order No. 3 to the contract with Watts and Breakell,
Incorporated, for construction of and additions to four city parks, to provide for a time
extension of 60 calendar days.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT I ON:
ACT ION:
ACT I ON:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the issuance
of the change order:
(#24835) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Change Order No. 3, providing
for a 60-day time extension to the City's contract with Watts and Breakell, Inc., dated
September 27, 1978, for construction of and additions to four city parks, upon certain
terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 469.)
Hr, Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
COUNCIL: The City Manager verbally requested that Council meet in Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
At 8:40 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 9:10 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all members
of Council present.
CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager verbally requested the concurrence of Council
in the appointment of Mr. W. Robert Herbert as Director of Administration and Public
Safety, effective on a date to be established by and between the City Manager and the
appointee; whereupon, Mrs. Bowies offered the following Resolution:
(#24836) A RESOLUTION confirming the City Manager's appointment of W. Robert
Herbert as Director of Administration and Public Safety in the administrative service of
the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 469.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Grove amd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
The City Manager stated that it will be necessary to appropriate an additional
$1,638.00 in order to fund the position through this fiscal year; whereupon, Mr. Hubard
moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted, Mr. Landis voting no.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: The City Manager submitted a written report concerni~
the appointment of Architectural Review Board members, recommending appointment of the
Board, and that Council amend Ordinance No. 24746 to require at least two registered
architects instead of one as presently required.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the report
be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
The City Planning Commission previously recommended to the Mayor and the Council
concurred on July 23, 1979, that Mrs. Susan Goode and Mr. Henry B. Boynton be appointed
as the City Planning Commission representatives to the Board; and further that Mr. Richard
L. Meagher, a retired architect and president of the local historical society be appointed
as Historian.
(See communication from Mayor Noel C. Taylor under date of July 20, 1979 on file
in the City Clerk's Office.)
For the purpose of appointment of remaining members to the Architectural Review
Board, the Mayor made the following assignments:
registered architect
licensed realtor
registered architect
historian
- assigned to Mr. Grove
- assigned to Mr. Landis
- assigned to Mr. Garland
- assigned to Mrs. Bowles
HIGHWAYS-ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The City Manager verbally recommended that
the new Vinton Mill Road be named Gus W. Nicks Boulevard in honor of the late Mayor
Nicks.
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the matter
be referred to the City Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to
Council and to the City Attorney for preparation of the necessary legal documents. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE-ZONING-PLANNING: The City Attorney submitted a
written report concerning the work of the Virginia Municipal League and the Virginia
Association of Counties Joint Task Force on Land Use, advising that the Joint Task Force
has received a proposal from two law professors who are experts in the area of land use
to conduct the study and report to the Task Force, that the study will consume approxi-
mately nine months and will cost $19,000.00, that the Task Force has agreed to seek
contributions from all localities in the State and requesting that the City contribute
$1,500.00 to this valuable study.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request and that the City Attorney
be instructed to prepare the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and
unanimously adopted.
TAXES: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting a proposed
Ordinance revising the business, professional and occupational license tax provisions pur-
suant to recommendations of the Revenue Study Commission.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24837) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 8, License Tax Code,
of Title VI, Taxation, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as emended, by adding new
Article II, Business~ Professional and Occupational License Taxation, and new Article III,
Special License Taxation and repealing present Article II, Schedule; repealing subsection
4B, License fees, of Chapter 3, Bankrupt~ Fire and Closing-Out Sales, of Title XX,
Businesses and Occupations, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as emended; emending and
reordaining Title XX, Businesses and Occupations, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as
emended, by adding now Chapters 7, Bondsmen, 8, Itinerant Vendors, 9, Junk Dealers
and 10, Professions; and providing an effective date of this ordinance.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
PENSIONS: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting
two Ordinances authorizing participation of certain city officers in the International
City Management Association Retirement Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan in lieu of
their participation in the Employees' Retirement System.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24838) AN ORDINANCE emending and reordaining Section 3.1, Membership to
exclude City Manager, of Chapter 1, General Provisions, of Title III, Pensions and
Retirement, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as emended, removing certain City officers
from membership in the Employees' Retirement System of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance establishing a Deferred
Compensation Plan for certain officers of the City in lieu of their participation
in the Employees' Retirement System:
(#24839) AN ORDINANCE establishing a Deferred Compensation Plan for certain
officers of the City in lieu of their participation in the Employees' Retirement System,
requiring their irrevocable election, authorizing the Mayor to execute the document
entitled "International City Management Association Retirement Corporation Deferred
Compensation Plan", authorizing the Director of Finance to execute the joinder agreements,
establishing the emount of the City's contribution on behalf of such officers, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 470.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
COUNCIL: The City Attorney orally requested an Executive Session to discuss a
matter involving interpretation of a contract.
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council me~bers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORldDRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT: The Director of Finance
submitted a written report advising of certain payments due Roanoke County on September
13, 1979 per the water-sewer contract dated August 13, 1979, transmitting an Ordinance
which appropriates $1,193,343.66 from the General Fund fiscal year 1979 surplus to the
Water and Sewage Treatment Fund.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24840) AR ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund, Water Fund and Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 470.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
COUNCIL: The Director of Finance orally requested that Council meet in Executive
Session to discuss two legal matters.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
CITY EMPLOYEES-PERSONNEL-COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY-TREASURER-SHERIFF-COMMISSIONER
OF REVENUE: Council hav~ng previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure authorizing the City Manager to extend full benefits of participation in the Pay
Plans to the constitutional officers and their employees upon execution of a written
agreement by such officers, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Landis offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#24841) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to extend full benefits of
participation in the City's Classification and Pay Plans to the constitutional officers
and their deputies and employees upon execution by such officers of written agreements to
be prepared by the City Attorney; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 471.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CIVIC CENTER: The Mayor noted that there will be a vacancy on the Roanoke
Civic Center Commission on October 1, 1979, due to the resignation of Mr. Lacy L. Edwards
and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. Walter S. Clement.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Clement was elected as a member of the
Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a term of three years beginning October 1, 1979, and
ending September 30, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR MR. CLEMENT: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor .............................................................. 7.
The Mayor further noted that the three year term of Mrs. Genevieve G. Dickinson
as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Commission will expire on September 30, 1979,
and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Genevieve G. Dickinson.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ATTEST:
There being no further nominations, Mrs, Dickinson was reelected aa a member
of the Roanoke Civic Center Co~iesion for a term of three years beginning October 1,
1979, and ending September 30, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. DICKINSON: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................... 7.
COIgtlTTEES: Since Mr. William A. Hewitt is no longer employed by the City of
Roanoke, the Mayor requested that Mr. Hubard find a replacement for him on the Citizens'
Services Committee.
Since Mr. Lawrence H. Hamlet had declined to serve another term on the Roanoke
Civic Center Commission, the Mayor requested that Mr. Landis find a replacement for him.
Since Mr. Donald R. Peery had declined to serve another term on the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, the Mayor requested that Mr. Grove find a
replacement for him.
Since Mrs. Marzetta Thomas had declined to serve another term on the Personnel
and Employment Practices Committee, the Mayor requested that Mr. Hubard find a replacement
for her.
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: Ms. Jayne Thomas, Director of Community Relations
and Resource Development, Total Action Against Poverty, having appeared before Council
on August 13, 1979, and requested that Council appoint a member of the governing body to
the TAP Board of Directors and the Council having requested that the Mayor make said
appointment, the Mayor advised that with the concurrence of Council, he was appointing
Mrs. Bowles to the TAP Board of Directors.
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr., Executive
Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, appeared before Council and read a
prepared statement requesting that Council appropriate $i,000,O00 to OIC to recruit,
assess, train and place five hundred Roanokers on jobs during the next 24 months.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 3625 Rolling Hill Avenue, N. W., appeared
before Council and defended Mr. Franklin's Constitutional right to present his request
and suggested that the Mayor appoint a committee to study the matter.
(For full text of the Reverend Roberts' remarks, see Exhibit No. 93 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the communication be referred to tile uity l~nager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and
unanimously adopted.
At 10:20 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 11:55 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present with the exception of Mrs. Bowles, who left the meeting at
approximately 11:45 p.m.
REAL ESTATE ASSESSOR: Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance
providing that the Office of the Assessor shall temporarily be assigned to the Directorate
of Finance:
(#24842) AN ORDINANCE repealing Sections 4, Same - appointments; qualifica-
tions, and 5, Same - General powers; assistants, of Chapter 9, Annual assessment of real
property for taxation, of Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956),
as amended; providing that the Office of the Assessor shall temporarily be assigned to
the Directorate of Finance; providing for the effective date and duration of this ordinance:
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 472.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0o
(Mrs. Bowles had left the meeting.)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
12:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 11, 1979.
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
R~GULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOK~ CITY COUNCIL
Monday, September 17, 1979
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
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Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Ronald
G. Brown, Director, Baptist Campus Ministries.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
NOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Request for an Executive Session on a personnel matter.
Mayor Taylor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
Request for an Executive Session on a personnel matter.
Mrs. Bowles.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Tuesday,
SeptAmher 4, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading thereof and
approve as recorded.
A financial report for the month of August, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
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An application from Mr. Kenneth C. King, Jr., Attorney,
representing Blue Ridge Medical Land Aesoaiates, requesting
that a~ alley adjacent to Albemarle Avenue, S. W., extending
into the block bounded by Jefferson Street, Maple Avenue and
First Street, S. W., be vacated, discontinued a~d closed.
RECOI~iENDED ACTIONI
Adopt the Resolution appointing viewers
and refer the application to the City
Planning CO~iasiozl for study, report
and reco~lmendation to Councilo
A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the
financial report for the Roanoke City School Board for the
month of J~ly, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION= Receive and file.
Qualification of Dr. Lee S. Anthony as a member of the
City of Roanoke Transportation Safety Co~m~Lssion for a ten
of four years ending October 31, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION~ Receive and file.
Qualification of Mrs. Elizabeth M. Drewry as a m,m~er
of the Roanoke Public Library Board for a term of three years
ending June 30, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION= Receive and file.
REGULAR ~GENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters=
a. (1)
(10 min. )
(a&b
Request to discuss the disposition of $500,000.00 of
1978-79 surplus city funds provided for capital im-
provement needs of the school system. The Reverend
James A. Allison, Jr., Chairman.
(2)
Report of the Director of Finance in regard to the
status of the financial condition of the City of
Roanoke for fiscal year 1979. (Referral from August
13, 1979 Council meeting.)
A coim~unication from the Roanoke City School Board request-
ing certain appropriations. The Reverend James A. Allison,
Jr., Chairman.
4. Petitions and Communications: None.
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Repo=ts of Of£icers~
a. City Manager~
A report relative to the purchase of certain land
along Campbell Avenue, S. E., from the Norfolk and
Western Railway Company.
2. An informational report on CETA funding for the City
of Roanoke for FY 1980.
(45 min. )
(1 - 6 )
A report concerning pending and proposed projects at
or affecting Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field.
4. A report concerning Life Saving Services to the
citizens.
A report recom~aending that forty Police Officer I
positions be upgraded to Police Officer II, and that
funds be appropriated therefor.
A report recommending authorization for execution of
a power line indenture with Appalachian Power Com-
pany for easements located in the Gainsboro Neigh-
borhood Development Area.
b. Director of Finances
(5 min.)
A report recoauaending that the firm of David N.
Griffith and Associates be hired to complete a cost
allocation plan for the city.
Reports of Co~,ittees~
(5 min. )
(1) A report of the committee appointed to study bids
received for Air Carrier Apron Rehabilitation, ADAP
Project No. 6-51-0045-10, and Taxiway Overlays, ADAP
Project No. 6-51-0045-06, at Roanoke Municipal Air-
port, Woodrum Field. Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman.
(2) A report of the City Manager concurring in the above
committee report.
7. Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions~
Ordinance No. 24832, on second reading, rezoning that
certain tract of land containing 2.06 acres, fronting
on State Route 116 (Mount Pleasant Boulevard, S. E.),
being part of Official Tax No. 4360601, fro~ RD, Duplex
Residential District, to C-l, Office and Institutional
District.
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Ordinance No. 24833, on second reading, to amend ~ 2 of
Chapter 4.1 of Title XV, Code of the City of Roanoke
(1956), as amended, and Sheet No. 401, Sectional 1976
Zone Map, City of Roanoke, to designate an H-l, Historic
District, in the City Market area.
(10 min. )
(a - d )
Ordinance No. 24837, on second reading, amending and
reordaining Chapter 8, License Tax Code, of Title VI,
Taxation, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended,
by adding new Article II, Businessr Professional and
Occupational License Taxation and new Article III,
Special License Taxation and repealing present Article
II, Schedule~ repealing subsection 4B, License fees,
of Chapter 3, Bankrupt~ Fire and Closing-Out Sales, of
Title XX, Businesses and Occupations, Code of the City
of Roanoke (1956), as amended'~ amending and reordaining
Title XX, Businesses and Occupations, Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding new Chapters 7,
~ondsmen, 8, Itinerant Vendors, 9, Junk Dealers, and 10,
Professions~ and providing an effective date of this
ordinance.
(2)
A report of the City Attorney transmitting an amend-
ment to the BPOL Tax Ordinance to specify that said
Ordinance does not purport to tax businesses, occu-
pations or professions which are exempt under state
and federal law.
An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of
the 1979-80 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and
providing for an emergency.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions
and connnittees of the Council.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION .... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
September 17, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in ~egula~ meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, September 17, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council m~mbers Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................ 7.
ABSENT: None ........................................................................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by the Reverend Ronald G. Brown, Director, Baptist Campus
Ministries.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACT I ON:
ACTION:
ACTION:.
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted im the forms listed, and if
discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and would be
considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact that there were cwo
requests for Executive Sessions of Council on personnel matters included on the Consent
Agenda.
COUNCIL: A communication from the Mayor requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see comunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
COUNCIL: A communication from Mrs. Bowles requesting that Council meet in
Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Tuesday, September
4, 1979, were before Council.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
AUDITS: The Financial Report for the City of Roanoke for the month of August,
1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Couneil members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None .....................................................................
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
AC~ !ON:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
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ACTION:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Kenneth C. King, Jr., Attorney,
representing Blue Ridge Medical Land Associates, requesting that an alley adjacent to
Albemarle Avenue, S. W., extending into the block bounded by Jefferson Street, Maple
Avenue and First Street, S. W., be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution appointing viewers and referring
the application to the City Planning Coz~tssion for study, report and recommendation to
Council:
(#24843) A RESOLUTION prov/ding for the appointment of five freeholders, any
three of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Blue Ridge Medical
Land Associates, a Virginia General Partnership, to permanently vacate, diacontinue and
close that certain alley adjacent to Albemarle Avenue, S. W. extending into the block
bounded by Jefferson Street, Maple Avenue and First Street, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia, as
shown on City of Roanoke, Virginia Appraisal Map, Sheet No. 102; and referring the proposal
to the City Planning Co~ission for study and recom~nendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 482.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the financial
report for the Roanoke City School Board for the month of July, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
TRAFFIC-STATE HIGHWAYS: The qualification of Dr. Lee S. Anthony as a member of
the City of Roanoke Transportation Safety Commission for a term of four years ending
October 31, 1982, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor~-6
NAYS: None
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
LIBRARIES: The qualification of Mrs. Elisabeth M. Drewry as a member of the
Roanoke Public Library Board for a term of three years ending June 30, 1982, was before
Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
NAYS:
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
REGULAR AGENDA
ACTION:
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SCHOOLS-TAXES-BUDGET: The Reverend James A. Allison, Jr., Chairman of the
Roanoke City School Board, appeared before Council and urged that Council allow flexi-
bility to the School Board in the use of at least part of the $500,000.00 of the fiscal
year 1979 budget surplus which the Council indicated during 1979-80 budget study would
be allocated to the School Board for capital improvement needs.
(For full text of the Reverend Allison's statement, see Exhibit No. 94 on file
in the City Clerk's Office.)
Following considerable discussion of the matter, Mr. Landis moved that the
School Board be requested to submit a list containing expendable non-recurring supplies
and equipment to be purchased from the $500,000.00 and that the City Manager provide
input in connection with the request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimous
adopted.
ACTION~
ACTION:
ACTION:
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ACTION:
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ACTION:
Council having previously deferred action until September 17, 1979, on a
report of the Director of Finance in regard to the status of the financial condition of
the City of Roanoke for fiscal year 1979, the matter was again before the body; whereupon,
the Director of Finance and the City Manager requested that consideration of the report
be deferred until the Financial and Planning Session of Council on October 15, 1979.
Mr. Landis moved that action on the report be deferred until the Financial and
Planning Session on October 15, 1979. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimousl,
adopted.
The Director of Finance presented a proposed Ordinance which would have the
effect of reducing the rate of personal property taxation from $4.10 to $3.75 per $100
of assessed value effective January 1, 1980, advising that the Ordinance is pursuant to
Recommendation No. 6 contained in the Mayor's 1979 State of the City Message and adoption
of the Ordinance is recommended by both the Director of Finance and the City Manager.
Mr. Landis moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24844) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 1, Rate of tax on
realty and personalty, of Chapter 1, Current Taxes, Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of
the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended; establishing new tax rates for all tangible
personal property not exempt from taxation; and providing the time at and after which the
aforesaid tax rate shall be effective.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A co~unication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
that $67,000.00 be appropriated for the purpose of providing elementary guidance counselors
at Grandin Court and Hurt Park Elementary Schools, 100 per cent of expenditures to be
reimbursed from Title IV-C, P. L. 89-10 funds on a monthly basis; that $89,043.00 be
appropriated to Low-Rent Housing to be used for the employment of 14 teacher aides to
augment the staff of the Title I project, funds to be advanced on a quarterly basis from
the federal government; and that $10,838.00 be appropriated to Highway Safety Project,
$7,675.00 of the grant will be provided by federal funds and will be reimbursed on a
monthly basis and the remainder of the funds will be transferred from certain school
accounts, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24845) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 483.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
SALE OF PROPERI~f: The City Manager submitted a written report relative to the
purchase of certain land along Campbell Avenue, S. E., from the Norfolk and Western
Railway Company, advising that N & W is prepared to tender a deed that will provide that
the City will have title to the land upon payment of the fair market value of $17,000.00,
providing further that the City shall continue to permit free parking along the north
side of Campbell Avenue, subject to further agreement of the parties if parking must be
removed and recommending that Council amend Ordinance No. 24186 as may be necessary in
order for the City to accept a deed for the property with future removal of free parking
subject to future agreement between the parties.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24846) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 24186 heretofore adopted on
June 12, 1978, which provided for the City's acquisition of a portion of a parcel of
land along Campbell Avenue, S. E., in the City of Roanoke from Norfolk and Western
Railway Company, to provide that the deed of conveyance shall contain a reservation
by Norfolk and Western Railway Company of parking rights, subject to other agreement
of the City and said Company.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council m~abers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
GRANTS-CETA: The City Manager submitted am informational report on CETA funding
for the City of Roanoke for fiscal year 1980, advising of certain program cutbacks.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted.
AIRPORT: At the request of the City Manager, the Director of Utilities and
Operations presented a briefing on airport projects underway and proposed.
(See discussion paper on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Mr. Kiser's coments be received and filed with
appreciation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Crove and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-LIFE SAVING CREWS: The City Manager submitted a written report concerning
life saving services to the citizens, recommending that the City contract with United
Ambulance to answer calls during periods that crews are unable to respond; that the City
agree to pay United Ambulance $38.50 per uncollectable account over 60 days for all calls
dispatched and responded to by United Ambulance; that Council appropriate $15,800.00 to
an account to be designated by the Director of Finance; that the Office of Emergency
Services will closely monitor this arrangement for providing supplemental emergency
rescue services and will report periodically to the City Manager on all aspects of pre-
hospital care; and that the Office of Emergency Services and the Emergency Medical Services
Council will continue to assist Hunton Life Saving Crew in training programs and other
areas to meet their goal and will develop within the next six months, a long-range plan
for emergency medical services.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $i5,800.00
from Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Section #1351, "Emergency Services," of the
1979-80 budget:
(#24847) A~ ORDIRANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 483.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the City
Manager to enter into a contract with United Ambulance Service, Incorporated:
(#24848) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract
with United Ambulance Service, Incorporated, providing for said corporation's furnishing
of supplemental emergency rescue service; establishing a charge for such service to be
paid by the City in the event such charge is uncollectable from any other source; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 484.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
The Reveremd Carl T. Tinsley, 2647 Spring Hill Drive, N. W., appeared before
Council and advised of certain concerns relative to the fee and the response time.
(For full text of the Reverend Tinsley's remarks, see Exhibit No. 95 on file
in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. William Martin, Captain, Roanoke Life Saving and First Aid Crew, appeared
before Council and spoke in support of the City Manager's recommendation.
(For full text of Mr. Martin's remarks, see Exhibit No. 96 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Robert Lee, Captain, Hunton Life Saving Crew, appeared before Council and
stated that he had not had sufficient time to revie~ the City W~nager's report and there
are so~e statements in the report which he does not agree with.
(For full text of Mr. Lee's remarks, see Exhibit No. 97 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
POLICE DEPARTMEnT-BUDGET: The City Manager submitted a writteu report recoamend-
inE that 40 Police Officer I positions be upgraded to Police Officer II, and that funds
be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $18,020.00
from Section #1880, "Contingencies," to Section t1345, "Police," of the 1979-80 budget:
(#24849) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 484.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
Mr. Richard Crush, a city employee, appeared before Council and spoke in
favor of the City Manager's recommendation. He stated further that there are other
employee groups within the City that have recruitment problems, salary problems and
morale problems and inquired as to whether or not the administration is doing similar
studies on these groups of City employees.
EASEI~ENTS-APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending authorization for execution of a power line indenture w~th Appalachian
Power Company for easements located in the Gainsboro Development Area.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)'
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24850) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to
execute and deliver a deed of easement to Appalachian Power Company.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--t
NAYS: None .....................................................................
(Mr. Grove abstained from voting because he is a contractor for Appalachian
Power Company.)
GRANTS-CONSULTAnT'S REPORTS-STUDIES: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report recommending that the firm of David M. Griffith and Associates be hired to complete
a cost allocation plan for the city, advising that hiring of Griffith and Associates
requires no payment from the city other than a portion, up to a maximum of $12,840.00 of
our actual recoveries.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24851) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the hiring of David M. Griffith and Associate
Ltd., to develop for the City a cost allocation plan for determining the administrative
costs to the City of operating various federal programs, upon certain terms and conditions;
authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the requisite contract; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 485.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
BUDGET-AIRPORT: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed by the Mayor to
tabulate bids received for Air Carrier Apron Rehabilitation, ADAP Project No. 6-51-0045-
10, and Taxiway Overlays, ADAP Project No. 6-51-0045-06, at Roanoke Municipal Airport,
Woodrum Field, submitted a written report recommending that Council award the contract to
John A. Hall & Company, Incorporated, for the sum of $4,390,901.40; and that the City
Manager enter into a supplemental agreement with Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern in an
amount not to exceed $130,000.00 to undertake the project administration and inspection
in accordance with Phase III of our basic engineering agreement with them.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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In this connection, the City Manager submitted a w~itten report concurring in
the reco~endation of the ca~mitcee.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office,)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $3,340,000.00
to Section #2101, "Capital Outlay from Revenue," of the 1979-80 Airport Fund Appropriation
Ordinance:
(~24852) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 485.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None ...........................
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
John A. Hall & Company, Incorporated:
(#24853) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal and awarding a contract for
completion of the taxiway overlay project and the reconstruction of the air carrier ramps
at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, upon certain terms and conditions; authorizing
the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract and certain grant documents
for the partial financing of the project; rejecting certain other bids; authorizing the
City Manager to enter into a supplemental agreement with Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern
for project administration and inspection; authorizing the City Manager to contract
through Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern for employment of a firm to perform testing with
respect to these projects; confirming the authority of the Director of Finance temporarily
to transfer funds among various City accounts with respect to these projects; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 486.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report of the City Manager be received and filed.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24832 rezoning that certain tract of land containing 2.06
acres fronting on State Route 116 (Mount Pleasant Boulevard, S. E.), being part of Official
Tax No. 4360601, from RD, Duplex Residential District, to C-i, Office and Institutional
District, having previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday,
September 10, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before
the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24832) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 436, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 472.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24833 emending Section 3, Chapter 4.1, Title XV, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, and Sheet No. 401, Sectional 1976 Zone
Map, City of Roanoke, to designate an H-i, Historic District, in the City Market area,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, September 10,
1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body,
Mr. Grove offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
ACT 10N:
ACT I ON:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
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(#24833) Alt ORDINAI~CE to amend Section 2 of Chapter 4.1, of Title XV, Code of
the City of Roanoke, (1956), as -,.ended, and Sheet No. 401, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City
of Roanoke, to designate an H-l, Historic District, in the City Market area.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 473.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Firs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Tho~s and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0
(I~. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
TAXES-LICENSES: Ordinance No. 24837 amending and reordaining Chapter 8, License
Tax Code of Title VI, Taxation of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, September 10,
1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body.
In this connection, the City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting
an amendment to the BPOL Tax Ordinance to specify that said Ordinance does not purport to
tax businesses, occupations or professions which are exempt under state and federal law.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered Ordinance No. 24837, as above amended, for its second
reading and final adoption:
(#24837) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 8, License Tax Code, of
Title VI, Taxation, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding new Article
II, Business, Professional and Occupational License Taxation and new Article III, Special
License Taxation and repealing present Article II, Schedule; repealing subsection 4B,
License fees, of Chapter 3, Bankrupt, Fire and Closing-Out Sales, of Title XX, Businesses
and Occupations, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended; amending and reordaining
Title XX, Businesses and Occupations, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by
adding new Chapters 7, Bondsmen, 8, Itinerant Vendors, 9, Junk Dealers and 10, Professions;
and providing an effective date of this ordinance.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 474.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
BUDGET-VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE-ZONING-PLANNING-CITY ATTORNEY: Mr. Landis
offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $1,500.00 from Section #1880,
"Contingencies," to Section #301, "City Attorney," of the 1979-80 General Fund Appropria-
tion Ordinance to provide funds for the City's portion of a study in connection with the
VML-VACO Joint Tack Force on Land Use:
(#24854) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 487.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council membera Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6,
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CIVIC CENTER: The Mayor noted that the three year term of Mm Frank L. Martin
as a member of the Roanoke Civic Center Co~ission will expire on October 1, 1979,
that Mr. Martin has declined to serve another term and called for nominations to fill
the vacancy.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of Mr. Robert D. Edwards.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Edwards was elected as a member of the
Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a term of three years beginning October 1, 1979,
and ending September 30, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR MR. EDWARDS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 6.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
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ATTEST:
CITIZENS' SERVICES CO~HITTEE: The Hayor noted that there was a vacancy on the
Citizens' Services Co~ittee since Mr. William A. He, itt was no longer employed by the
City of Roanoke and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. J~es D. Ritchie.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Ritchte vas elected as a m~ber of the
Citizens' Services Co~mittee for a term of one year ending June 30, 1980, by the following
vote:
FOR HR, RITCHIE: Council members Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 6.
(Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Ms. Anita Baker representing the
student body at OIC, and Mr. Everett Miller, a teacher at OIC, appeared before Council
and presented a petition and expressed concern about recent events surrounding OIC and
its funding.
(For full text of Ms. Baker's remarks, see Exhibit No. 98 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Miller's remarks, see Exhibit No. 99 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
On behalf of the Council, the Mayor informed Ms. Baker and Mr. Miller
that Roanoke City Council was not the proper forum for their statements and petition
and suggested that the matter be brought to the attention of the Roanoke Consortium
for Manpower Services.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 4:12 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
NOTE:
IT WAS DISCOVERED AFTER THE }~INI'TES WERE APPROVED
BY COUNCIL THAT NR. ROBERT D. FDIqAPDS WAS ELECTED
TO FILL ]'HE UNEXPIRED TEPN
OF
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FRANK
~AP. TIN,
RESIGNED, ENDING SEPTE}~BEP. 30, 1981. A CORRECT
OATH OF OFFICE IS ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S
OFFICE.
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ....... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, October 1, 1979
2:00 p,m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by The Reverend Virgil
Soots, Highland Park United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
Presentation of the Community Development Award Plaque.
Mayor Taylor.
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CONSENT ACENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
NOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOM. THERE ~ILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF 9ISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Minutes of the regular meetings of Council held on $!onday,
September 10, 1979, and ~!onday, September 17, 1979.
RECO}~ENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading thereof and
approve as recorded.
An application from ~!r. Daniel F. Layman, Jr., Attorney,
representing Mr. John N. Lampros, requesting that a portion of
the easterly side of First Street, S. E., between Salem Avenue
and Campbell Avenue, S. E., be vacated, discontinued and closed.
RECO~.ENDED ACTION:
Adopt the Resolution appointing viewers and
refer the application to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommenda-
tion to Council.
A communication from ~!r. David P. Fleming, Attorney, re-
presenting Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Limited, notifying the
City of a proposed transaction involving the ultimate controlling
corporate entity of Roanoke Valley Cablevision.
RECO~IENDED ACTION:
Refer to the Cable Television Committee and
the City Attorney for study, report and re-
commendation to Council.
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A report of the City Attorney advising of the status of
the revision and recodification of the Code of the City of Roa-
noke (1956), as amended.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
A report of the City Attorney requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation.
RECO~IENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
A report of the Director of Finance transmitting a finan-
cial report for the Roanoke City School Board for the month of
August, 1979.
RECOI~ENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
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A communication from the Roanoke City School Board re-
questing that the $9,750.00 appropriation request submitted to
Council on July 23, 1979, be withdrawn.
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RECO~IENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
A report of the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste
b!anagement Board transmittinp the 1978-79 Financial Report as
prepared by Peat, ~arwick, ~fitchell fi Company for the operations
of said Board.
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RECOBq~ENDED ACTION: Receive and file with appreciation.
A communication from the Roanoke City School Board trans-
mitting a list. of school improvements to be included in the
November bond issue.
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RECO~_~.ENDED ACTION:
Refer to the Water Resources Committee and
the City ~anager for review and recommenda-
tion to Council.
C-10 List of items pending from July 19 1976 through Septem-
ber 17, 1979. ' '
RECO[~ENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-11 Qualification of ~r. Walter S. Clement
Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a term of
ning October 1, 1979, and ending September 30,
RECOB.~_ENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
as a member of the
three years begin-
1982.
RECULAR, AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public ~latters: None,
Petitions and Communications: None.
Reports of Officers:
a. City ~anager:
(15 min.)
l1 - 3)
A report recommending authorization to forward official
Council approval to H.U.D. regarding an application of
the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for 52
units under the Section 8 Hoderate Rehabilitation Program.
2. A report concerning the arterial street paving program.
Reports
A report recommending various appropriations to the
Title XX Services budget to provide funds for the pur-
chase of certain services which the community has
determined to be essential for citizens of the city·
of Committees: None.
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Unfinished Business: None·
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
(8 min.)
ia- d)
Ordinance No. 24838, on second reading, amending and reor-
daining B3,1~ Pembership to exclude City ~anagert of Chapter
General Provisions, of Title III, Pensions and Retirement~
Code of the City of Roanoke (1956]~ as amended~ removing
certa£n City offi~cers from membership in the Fa~ployees'
tirement System of the City of Roanoke.
Ordinance No. 24844~ on second reading, to a~end and reor~
dain ~1, Rate of tax on realty and personalty, of Chapter 1,
Current Taxes, Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City
of Roanoke (1956), as amended; establishing new tax rates
for ail tangible personal property not exempt from taxation;
and providing the time at and after which the aforesaid tax
rate shall be effective.
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Ordinance No. 24846, on second reading, amending Ordinance
No. 24186 heretofore adopted on June 12, 1978, which pro-
vided for the City's acquisition of a portion of a parcel
of land along Campbell Avenue, S. E., xn the City of Roanoke
from Norfolk and Western Railway Company, to provide that the
deed of conveyance shall contain a reservation by Norfolk and
Western Railway Company of parking rights, subject to other
agreement of the City and said Company.
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Ordinance No. 24850, on second reading, authorizing and
directing the proper City officials to execute and deliver
a deed of easement to ^ppalachian Power Company.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a, Vacancies on various authorities~ boards, commissions and
committees of the Council.
Other Hearings of Citizens:
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION .... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
October 1, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, October 1, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., with Mayor Noel C.
Taylor presidin$.
PP. ESENT: Council m~mber$ Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard (arrived at approximately 2:10 p.m.), Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas
and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
ABSENT: Noue ........................................................................ O,
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Judith M. St. Clair, Deputy City Clerk.
The invocation was delivered by Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bowles.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE: The Mayor announced that on opening day of the annual meeting
of the Virginia Municipal League, which meeting was hosted by the City of Roanoke last week, he was
given a Community Development Award Plaque in recognition of the tremendous efforts made to make
Roanoke a better place in which to live, and presented same to the city, expressing his commendation
and praise to the City Manager and all city forces, Mrs. Linda E. Hart, the members of Council, and
citizens of the community who worked to make the annual meeting such a success.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted in the forms listed,
and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda
and woui~ be considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact that
there was one request for an Executive Session of Council on a matter of potential
litigation included on the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meetings of Council held on l~onday,
September 10, 1979, and Monday, September 17, 1979, were before Council.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Daniel F. Layman, Jr., Attorney,
representing Mr. John N. Lampros, requesting that a portion of the easterly side'of
First Street, S. E., between Salem Avenue and Campbell Avenue, S. E., be vacated,
discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution appointing viewers and referring
the application to the City Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to
Council:
(#24855) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders,
any three of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of John N.
Lampros to permanently vacate, discontinue and close a portion of the easterly side of
First Street, S. E. between Salem Avenue, S. E. and Campbell Avenue, S. E., and more
particularly described below; and referring the proposal to the City Planning Commission
for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 489.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
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RADIO-TELEVISION: A c~,,,anication from Mr. David P. Fleming, Attorney,
representing Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Limited, notifying the city of a proposed
transaction involving the ultimate controlling corporate entity of Roanoke Valley Cable-
vision, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the matter be referred to the Cable Television Co~nittee
and to the City Attorney for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
CITY ATTORNEY-CITY CODE: A report of the City Attorney advising of the status
of the revision and recodification of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended,
was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
COUNCIL: A report of the City Attorney requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a matter of potential litigation, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the followimg vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
AUDITS-SCHOOLS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting a financial
report for the Roanoke City School Board for the month of August, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A connnunication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
that the $9,750.00 appropriation request submitted to Council on July 23, 1979, be
withdrawn, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
(Mr. Nubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
ACTION
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
GARBAGE REMOVAL: A report of the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management
Board transmitting the 1978-79 Financial Report as prepared by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell &
Company for the operations of said Board, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed with appreciation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
BONDS-CAPITAL IMPROVEHENTS PROGRAH-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke
City School Board transmitting a list of school improvements to be included in the November
bond issue, was before Council.
(For full text, see co~-.-unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the matter be referred to the Water Resources Committee
and to the City Manager for review and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
PENDING ITEHS: A list of items pending from July 19, 1976, through Septen~ber 17,
1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
CIVIC CENTER: The qualification of Mr. Walter S. Clement as a member of the
Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a term of three years beginning October 1, 1979, and
ending September 30, 1982, was before Council.
Mr. Thomas moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard had not arrived at the meeting.)
At this point, (approximately 2:10 p.m.), Mr. Hubard entered the meeting.
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommendin
authorization to forward official Council approval to H.U.D. regarding an application of
the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for 52 units under the Section 8 Moderate
Rehabilitation Program.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution authorizing the City Manager to
forward official Council approval to H.U.D.:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(~24856) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to forward to the United
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a letter expressing Council's approval
of an application to HUD by the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority for funding
for the rehabilitation of 52 units of housing under the Section g Moderate Rehabilitation
Program.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 490.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
BUDGET-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recom~ending that a $650,000.00 change order be issued to the contract of Adams
Construction Company, Incorporated, and Virginia Asphalt Paving Company, Incorporated,
to permit paving of additional arterial streets this fall at existing favorable unit
prices in order to bring the actual paving program closer to the desired 20 year
paving cycle, and that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24857) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 491.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
}ir. Thomas then offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24858) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 491.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Bubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
Mr. Thomas thee offered the following emergency Ordinance approving the
change order:
(#24859) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order
No. 1 to the City's contract with Adams Construction Company, Incorporated, and Virginia
phalt Paving Company, Inc., dated June 26, 1979, such Change Order to provide for
additional street paving; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 492.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
Mr. Thomas noted that it would be of great help to the citizens if the
administration would publicize the list of those areas to be affected.
After a discussion concerning obligations for use of the surplus funds,
Mr. Landis noted he would like to see a portion of those funds carried over through
the year in case of emergency.
BUDGET-HUMAN SERVICES: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~ending
various appropriations to the Title XX Services budget to provide funds for the purchase
of certain services which the community has determined to be essential for citizens of
the city.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~24860) AI~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 492.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
PARKING GARAGES-DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION: The City Manager offered a verbal
report on the status of the U.D.A.G. applications, advising the city was notified that
Congress is to be recessed for the next week to ten days, therefore, no answer will be
forthcoming until Congress is again in session.
REPORTS OF COIgiITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CO~SIDERATIO~ OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
CITY CODE-PENSIONS: Ordinance No. 24838, emending and reordaining Section
3.1, Membership to exclude City Manager, Chapter I, General Provisions, Title III,
Pensions and Retirement, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, having previ
ously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, September 10, 1979, read
and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Landis
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24838) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 3.1, Membership to
exclude City Manager, of Chapter 1, General Provisions, of Title III, Pensions and
Retirement, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, removing certain City
officers from membership in the Employees' Retirement System of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 487.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
CITY CODE-TAXES: Ordinance No. 24844, emending and reordaining Section 1,
Rate of tax on realty and personalty, Chapter 1, Current Taxes, Title VI, Taxation,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, having previously been before the
Council for its first reading on Monday, September 17, 1979, read and adopted on its
first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24844) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 1, Rate of tax on realty
and personalty, of Chapter 1, Current Taxes, Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City
of Roanoke (1956), as amended; establishing new tax rates for all tangible personal
property not exempt from taxation; and providing the time at and after which the
aforesaid tax rate shall be effective.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 488.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Ordinance No. 24846, amending
Ordinance No. 24186 heretofore adopted on June 12, 1978, which provided for the city's
acquisition of a portion of a parcel of land along Campbell Avenue, S. E., in the City
of Roanoke from Norfolk and Western Railway Company, having previously been before the
Council for its first reading on Monday, September 17, 1979, read and adopted on its
first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24846) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 24186, heretofore adopted on
June 12, 1978, which provided for the City's acquisition of a portion of a parcel of land
along Campbell Avenue, S.E., in the City of Roanoke from Norfolk and Western Railway
Company, to provide that the deed of conveyance shall contain a reservation by Norfolk and
Western Railway Company of parking rights, subject to other agreement of the City and
said Company.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 489.)
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Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... -0.
EASEMENTS-APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY: Ordinance No. 24850, authorizing the
execution of a power line indenture with Appalachian Power Company for easements located
in the Gainsboro Development Area, having previously been before the Council for its first
reading on Monday, September 17, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over
was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and
final adoption:
(#24850) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to
execute and deliver a deed of easement to Appalachian Power Company.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 489.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Nubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Grove not voting.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
ROANOKE CITY ARTS COMMISSION: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the
Roanoke City Arts Commission due to the resignation of Mr. James M. Yeatts for a term
of one year ending June 30, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Landis placed in nomination the name of Mr. John F. Bullock, Jr.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Bullock was elected as a member of
the Roanoke City Arts Commission for a term of one year ending June 30, 1980, by the
following vote:
FOR MR. BULLOCK: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor .............................................................. 7.
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Personnel
and Employment Practices Commission due to the resignation of Mrs. Marzetta Thomas for a
term of three years ending June 30, 1982, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Stella M. Carpenter.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Carpenter was elected as a member of th
Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a term of three years ending June 30,
1982, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. CARPENTER: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................................................................ 7.
PLANNING: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Fifth Planning Distric!
Commission due to the resignation of Mr. William S. Russell for a term of three years
ending June 30, 1982, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Landis placed in nomination the name of Mr. John S. Edwards.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Edwards was elected as a member of
the Fifth Planning District Co~nission for a term of three years ending June 30, 1982,
by the following vote:
FOR MR. EDWARDS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
BUILDINGS: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Board of Adjustments
and Appeals, Building Code due to the resignation of Mr. Don P. Peery for a term of five
years ending September 30, 1984, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of Mr. Samuel R. Wade.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Wade was elected as a member of the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code for a term of five years ending September
30, 1984, by the following vote:
FOR MR. WADE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: The Mayor noted that there were seven positions
to be filled on the Architectural Review Board and called for nominations for same.
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After a discussion of the matter, Council agreed that appointment of a licensed
realtor to the Board was not a requirement, that Mrs. Bowles' nominee could serve as a"
reEistered architect, and that Mr. Garland's nominee would be accepted when that nomination
form is received by Council.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. Henry B. Boynton as a
representative of the City Planning Co~aission.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Mr. Richard L. Meagher as a
reBistered architect.
Mr. Landis placed in nomination the name of Mr. John W. Creasy as a
representative of the Roanoke City Arts Comission.
Mr. Hubard placed in nomination the name of Mr. W. L. Whitwell as a
historian.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of Mr. Kenneth L. Motley as a
registered architect.
Mr. Nubard placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Susan M. Coode as a representa
of the City Planning Commission.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Henry B. Boynton, Mr. Richard L. Meagher,
Mr. John W. Creasy, Mr. W. L. Whitwell, Mr. Kenneth L. Motley, and Mrs. Susan M. Goode were
elected as members of the Architectural Review Board by the following vote:
FOR MR. BOYNTON, MR. MEAGHER, MR. CREASY, MR. WHITWELL, MR. MOTLEY AND MRS.
GOODE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
Mr. Thomas moved that the six names be placed in alphabetical order, with
Mr. Garland's nominee to be in seventh place, and that the terms be assigned accordingly
from highest to lowest. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor then assigned the following terms:
Mr. Henry B. Boynton - 4 years
Mr. John W. Creasy - 4 years
Mrs. Susan M. Goode - 3 years
Mr. Richard L. Meagher - 3 years
Mr. Kenneth L. Motley - 2 years
Mr. W. L. Whitwell - 2 years
Nominee of Mr. Garland - 1 year
COUNCIL: The City Manager requested that Council meet in Executive Session
to discuss a personnel matter.
The Mayor advised that the City Attorney had requested an additional Executive
Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation.
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the requests. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 3:02 p.m.
APPROVED
Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
October 8, 1979
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, October 8, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., with Vice-Mayor
Charles L. Landis presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove, William
S. Hubard, Hampton W. Thomas and Vice-Mayor Charles L. Landis ...................................... 6.
ASSENT: Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............................................................ 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Mr. Joel M. Schlan§er, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, Pastor, First
Baptist Church of Fincastle.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Vice-
Mayor Charles L. Landis.
PROCLAMATIONS: On behalf of the Mayor, the Vice-Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring
the week of October 14 - 20, 1979, as National Y-Teen Week in the City of Roanoke and urged Roanoke
City citizens to join him in saluting the YWCA and its teen women for the contributions they are
making in Christian service to their school and com~aunity.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
BID OPENINGS
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WATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for gunite
repair at the Carvins Cove Filter Plant, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 4:30 p.m., Monday, October 8, 1979, and to be opened before Council at 7:30 p.m.,
on that date, the Vice-Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement
for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Vice~yor instructed
the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened
and read the one bid received from National Pools of Roanoke, Incorporated, in the amount
of $12,750.00.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bid be referred to a co~m..ittee to be appointed by the
Vice-Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted.
The Vice-Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian ¥. Grove, Kit B. Kiser and S. H. McGhee,
III, as members of the committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of Council contained in Resolution No. 21414
the City Clerk set a public hearing for Monday, October 8, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter could be heard, on the request of Roanoke Building Supplies
Corporation that parts of Lots 16 and 17, Block 6, Roanoke Land and Improvement Company
Map of 1890, located in the 400 block of Albemarle Avenue, S. E., be rezoned from RD,
Duplex Residential District, to HM, Heavy Manufacturing District, the matter was
before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Co~ission submitted a written report
recommending that the request be denied.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. William L. Martin, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his client, advising that his client desires to
construct a three-bay garage, one bay for parking and two bays for truck repair on the
property which is already zoned heavy manufacturing. He stated that his client would
like to have the property in question rezoned to permit its use for access and parking.
Mr. Buford T. Lumsden, representing Buford T. Lumsden & Associates, Land
Surveyors, appeared before Council and explained the survey prepared by his firm for Mr.
Martin's client.
Mr. Carl E. Bova, Jr., representing Bova Distributing Company, Incorporated,
appeared before Council and advised that the garage will be built close to the bluff and
would not be across the street from any residence and traffic would be limited since
trucks would come in late in the afternoon and leave early in the morning.
Vice-Mayor Landis raised the question as to whether or not the same purpose
could be accomplished through a non-conforming permit issued by the Board of Zoning
Appeals and Mr. Thomas asked if Council were to take action on the rezoning request and
if the request were not granted, if that would preclude an application to the Board of
Zoning Appeals; whereupon, the City Attorney replied that it would preclude any further
(5 min. )
(15 min. )
(15 min. )
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, October 8, 1979
7=30 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend Leroy C.
Roberts, First Baptist Church of Fincastle.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Vice Mayor Charles L. Landis.
Presentati~ by the Vice Mayor:
proclamation.
National Y-Teen Week
BID OPENINGS
Bids for Gunite Repair at the Carvins Cove Filter Plant.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public hearing on the request of Roanoke Building
Supplies Corporation that parts of Lots 16 and 17, Block 6,
Roanoke Land and Improvement Company Map of 1890, located
in the 400 block of Albemarle Avenue, S. E., be rezoned
from RD, Duplex Residential District, to HM, Heavy Manu-
facturing District. Mr. William L. Martin, Attorney.
B. Public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ordinance to allow as permitted uses in RG-1 and RG-2,
General Residential Districts, certain homes, whether known
as family care homes, or foster homes or group hemes, serv-
ing mentally retarded or other developmentally disabled
~e~sons not related by blood or marriage, upon certain con-
dbtl~ns, and prohibiting the same in C-l, Office and Insti-
tutional Districts. Mr. John P. Bradshaw, Jr., Chairman,
and Mr. W. C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
C-1 Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday,
October 1, 1979.
BECOMMENDED ACTION= Dispense with the reading thereof and
approve as recorded.
C-2
A communication from Mr. Dennis Montgomery tendering his
resignation as a m~her of the City Planning C~ission effec-
tive October 1, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file cou~aunication and accept
resignation with regret.
C-3
A communication from Mr. Donald S. Caldwell, Com~onwealth's
Attorney, requesting an Executive Session to discuss a personnel
matter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
C-4
An application from Mr. Kenneth C. King, Jr., Attorney,
representing Marsar Associates, requesting that that certain
alley adjacent to First Street, S. W., extending into the block
bounded by Jefferson Street, Maple Avenue, and Albemarle Ave-
nue, S. W., be vacated, discontinued and closed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution appointing viewers and
refer the application to the City Plan-
ning Commission for study, report and
recommendation to Council.
C-5
Qualification of Ms. Elizabeth B. Watts as a member of the
Rbanoke Public Library Board for a term of three years ending
June 30, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-6
Qualification of Ms. Genevieve G. Dickinson as a member of
the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a term of three years
ending September 30, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
(5 min. )
Request of the Old Southwest Neighborhood Alliance to
address Council regarding problems with an abandoned
house at 1313 Maple Avenue, S. W. Mrs. Carol Burnham,
Spokesperson.
b. Request to discuss the proposed Neighborhood Assistance
(5 min.) Act. Ms. Jayne Thomas, Spokesperson.
(5 min. )
(15 min. )
Request of the Mountainview Alliance to address Council
regarding crime problems in the neighborhood and through-
out the city. Ms. Rebecca Motes, President, Spokesperson.
Request of the Oakland Area Protection Group to address
Council regarding crime problems in the neighborhood.
Mr. Earl Russell, President, Mr. Everett Jones, Vice
President, Ms. Eurcella Sink, Treasurer, Mr. Gene Tingler,
Head Block Captain, and Mr. Carson Mull, Sgt. at Arms,
Spokespersons.
(10 min.)
Request to present a progress report on the Community A~ti-
Crime Progress. Mr. Gary James Minter, Roanoke Neighbor-
hood Alliance, Spokesperson.
(5 min. )
Request to address Council regarding the continuing effort
to secure support and resources for targeted job training
and placement of the unemployed and underemployed citizens
of Roanoke. Mr. George Franklin, Executive Director, O.I.C.,
Spokesperson.
Petitions and Communications: None.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
A report recommending
of Grant NO. 79-A4790,
System, third phase.
authorization for the acceptance
Police Management Information
(15 min.)
(1 - 4 )
A report recommending authorization to enter into a
lease with 944 Third Avenue Realty Corporation c/o
Edwin C. Hall Associates, Inc., for 1,557.25 square
feet of office space in Suite 501, Crystal Tower Build-
ing, to be used by the CETA Administration (Program
Agent) and Job Orientation and Motivation Program.
A report recommending authorization for the acquisition
of certain properties in connection with Airport Pro-
ject ADAP 00-45-08, Additional Runway Right-of-Way,
Security Fencing.
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A report recommending authorization to enter into a
supplemental agreement with Delta Associates, Incorporated,
for certain additional engineering services in connec-
tion with improvements to the access road and parking
facilities at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
Reports of Com~ittees:
(10 min. )
(a &b )
b.
A communication from~ the Roanoke City School Board re-
questing certain appropriations to the 1979-80 School
Board budget. Dr. James A. Allison, Jr., Chairman.
A report of the Water Resources Committee reco~m~ending that
a certain strip of land approximately 35 feet wide and 200
feet long adjacent to 1743 Blair Road, S. W., be sold to
Mr. D. H. Davenport for $3,000.00, upon certain conditions.
Mr. Hampton W. Thomas, Chairman.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
None.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
committees of Council.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
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consideration of the change for use for one year either by Council or the Board of Zoning
Appeals and in order for the request to be acted upon by the Board of Zoning Appeals, it
would have to either be withdrawn or not acted upon by City Council.
Ms. Juanita Conner, 442 Albemarle Avenue, S. E., appeared before Council and
spoke in opposition to the rezoning, advising of a petition which was presented to the
City Planning Co~ission and signed by forty property owners opposed to the rezoning.
She stated that the residents are not so much opposed to the construction of the garage
as they are to the trucks and the noise they will cause. She referred to a hazardous
traffic situation because of the narrowness of Albemarle Avenue and the steep curve at
the top of the hill.
Mrs. Ida Talbot, 715 Murray Avenue, S. E., appeared before Council and stated
that she and her husband own the two lots adjoining those proposed to be rezoned and
reiterated the remarks of Ms. Conner.
Mr. P. D. Ferguson, 434 Albemarle Avenue, S. E., appeared before Council in
opposition to the rezoning and also reiterated the remarks of Ms. Conner.
Mr. Hubard asked the City Attorney if the same purpose could be accomplished
without rezoning since no building is to be constructed and the rezoning is sought for
parking purposes.
The City Attorney replied that the Zoning Ordinance provides that where a RD
District immediately adjoins a co~nercial or manufacturing district, there may be an off
street parking lot if the lots do not cross over an adjoining street, if certain walls
are constructed for screening purposes, if certain requirements are met with respect to
shielding of lighting and if there is no movement of vehicles between the hours of 10:00
p.m., and 7:00 a.m. He further stated that with respect to RD property where it adjoins a
commercial or manufacturing district as this RD property does, it is possible that it
could be used as a parking area after a special exception granted by the Board of Zoning
Appeals.
In order that the City Attorney could confer with Mr. Martin and explain to him
certain procedural questions and other avenues of approach, Mr. Hubard moved that action
on the matter be delayed until the end of the City Council agenda. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
Later during the meeting, Mr. Martin appeared before Council and requested that
the public hearing be continued until the meeting of Council on Monday, November 12,
1979.
Mr. Hubard moved that the public hearing be continued until the regular meeting
of Council on Monday, November 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m,, or as soon thereafter as the
matter may be heard. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of Council contained in Resolution No. 21414
the City Clerk set a public hearing for Monday, October 8, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter could be heard, on a proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
to allow as permitted uses in RC~I and RG-2, General Residential Districts, certain
homes, whether known as family care homes, foster homes, or group homes, serving mentally
retarded or other developmentally disabled persons not related by blood or marriage, upon
certain conditions, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, the City Planning Co~m~ission submitted a written report
recommending that the proposed amendment be approved.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Attorney advised Council that provisions of the State Code in respect
to the requirement that facilities for the mentally retarded and mentally ill be placed
in residential districts are most perplexing and confusing as well as highly controversial
and stated that he had discussed the matter with Delegate Ray L. Garland who has consented
to obtain a clarification from the Attorney General and Mr. Dibling respectfully requested
that Council defer action on the matter until the opinion has been obtained.
Mr. Thomas moved that the public hearing be tabled. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Vice-Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and would be considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact
that there was one request for an Executive Session of Council to discuss a personnel
matter.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, October 1,
1979, were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on fife in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Grove moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that they
be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landls - - ~
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
PLANNING-COMMITTEES: A communication from Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery tendering
his resignation as a member of the City Planning Commission effective October 1, 1979,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the comunication be received and filed and that the
resignation be accepted with regret. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: A co~unication from Mr. Donald S. Caldwell, Commonwealth's Attorney,
requesting an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was aose..t.~
(NOTE: The Executive Session was not held due to the fact that Mr. Caldwell
was not present.)
S?.EFTS Ah~O ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Kenneth C. King, Jr., Attorney,
representing Marsar Associates, requesting that that certain alley adjacent to First
Street, S. W., extending into the block bounded by Jefferson Street, Maple Avenue, and
Albemarle Avenue, S. W., be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment of
viewers and referring the application to the City Planning Co~naission for study, report
and recommendation to Council:
(#24861) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any
three of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Marsar Associates,
a Virginia General Partnership, to permanently vacate, discontinue and close that certain
alley adjacent to First Street, S. W. extending into the block bounded by Jefferson
Street, Maple Avenue and Albemarle Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia, as shown on Official
Survey, S. W. 3, Roanoke, Virginia and referring the proposal to the City Planning
Commission for study and reco~endation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 493.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
LIBRARIES: The qualification of Ms. Elizabeth T. Watts as a member of the
Roanoke Public Library Board for a term of three years ending June 30, 1982, was before
Council.
Mr. Grove moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .................................................................................... E
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
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ACTION:
CIVIC CENTER: The qualification of Ms. Genevieve G. Dickinson as a me~ber of
the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a term of three years ending September 30, 1982,
was before Council,
Mr. Grove moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr, Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
REGULAR AGENDA
ACTION:
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
COMPLAINTS: A request of the Old Southwest Neighborhood Alliance to address
Council regarding problems with an abandoned house at 1313 Maple Avenue, S. W., was
before the body.
The City Clerk advised that Mrs. Carol Burnham, Spokesperson, for the group had
telephoned her office and requested that the item be withdrawn from the agenda.
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY-TAXES: Ms. Jayne A. Thomas, Director of Co~mmunity
Relations and Resource Development, Total Action Against Poverty, appeared before Council
and made a presentation in regard to legislation entitled, "Neighborhood Assistance Act",
which will give businesses in the private sector a fifty per cent tax credit for contribu-
tions which help agencies dealing with the poor and/or contributions they make on their
own. She requested that Council take the legislation under advisement and be in a position
to make a favorable recommendation to the General Assembly when it convenes in January,
1980.
Mr. Hubard moved that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and the City
Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted.
COMPLAINTS-POLICE DEPARTMENT: Ms. Rebecca Motes, President of the Mountain
View Neighborhood Alliance, and Mr. Earl Russell, President of the Oakland Area Protection
Group, appeared before Council and spoke in regard to crime problems in their respective
neighborhoods.
(For full text of M~. Motes' remarks, see Exhibit No. 100 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text of Mr. Russell's remarks, see Exhibit No. 101 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Also speaking in regard to crime in her neighborhood was Ms. Mabel R. Houston,
1424 Campbell Avenue, S. W., advising of a stolen car battery, vandalism and obscene
language. She requested that the city provide better police protection and better pay
for police officers.
Mr. Gary J. Minter, Anti-Crime Director, Roanoke Neighborhood Alliance, appeared
before Council and presented a report on the Community Anti-Crime Progress.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Manager stated that he liked the second half of Mr. Minter's presenta-
tion better than the first half because appealing to fear is not going to help Roanoke
become a better place in which to live but if we can appeal to cooperation and commitment,
then we can insure that Roanoke will move forward. Re stated that he considers the
safety of our citizens to be one of the most important responsibilities he has. Mr.
Ewert said the neighborhood groups are on the right track when they talk about attitude
of people and the fact that crime is the problem of everyone and the only way the city
can move forward is if people realize that it is not just a problem of the Police
Department. He commended the citizens in the neighborhood groups because by getting
people in the community involved we can make significant progress in reducing crime in
Roanoke City.
Police Chief M. David Hooper appeared before Council and stated that the
Police Department has participated vigorously in gathering the momentum in neighborhoods
to fight crime at the neighborhood grass roots level. He stated that he shares all of
the concerns that have been presented to Council and not only shares them but has
addressed them on an individual basis and on an on going basis and will continue to do
so. He stated that before he makes a recommendation to the City Manager on police
manpower, it will be necessary to look at all of the impact that that recommendation
will have and he is in the process of doing that now. He said the Police Department is
assessing its manpower strength, its call for service load, the crime rate and all other
things that have an impact on whether or not it is prudent to make such recommendations
and upon completion of the study, a recommendation will go to the City Manager for his
consideration. Chief Hooper suggested that a representative from each of the neighborhood
groups and any other groups in the city meet with him on a personal basis to discuss
their concerns and determine which of those concerns are universal and which ones may be
answered and resolved prior to the time the groups feel a necessity to come to City
Council.
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Vice-Mayor Landis co~ended Chief Hooper for his suggestion and urged that the
neighborhood groups meet with him as necessary.
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: A com~unication from Mr. George E.
Franklin, Jr., Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, requesting
permission to address Council regarding the continuing effort to secure support and
resources for targeted Job training and placement of the unemployed and underemployed
citizens of Roanoke, was before the body.
The City Clerk advised that Mr. Franklin had requested permission to withdraw
the item from the agenda.
PETITIONS AND CO~tUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-POLICE DEPARTMENT-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending authorization for the acceptance of Grant No. 79-A4790, Police Management
Information System, third phase, and that Council appropriate $106,958.00 into the Grant
Programs Fund.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1979-80 Grant Program Fund Appropriations:
(#24862) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Program Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 493.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#24863) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Action
Grant No. 79-A4790 made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and
Crime Prevention (DJCP) and authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the
"Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with DJCP for an action grant of Federal
funds for the purpose of continuing the development and implementation of the Police
Department's Management Information System.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 494.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
GRANTS-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authoriza.
tion to enter into a lease with 944 Third Avenue Realty Corporation c/o Edwin C. Hall
Associates, Incorporated, for 1,557.25 square feet of office space in Suite 501, Crystal
TOWer Building, to be used by the CETA Administration (Program Agent) and Job Orientation
and Motivation Program.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24864) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the lease by the City of
certain office space in the Crystal Tower Building, 145 West Campbell Avenue, in the
City of Roanoke, from the owner of said property, to be used as office accommodations
for the CETA administration and the City's Job Orientation and Motivation Program (JOMP),
upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 494.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Rubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
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ACTION:
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ACTION:
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PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report
recom~ending authorization for the acquisition of certain properties from First National
Exchange Bank, Executor and Trustee of the Estate of Murray K. Coulter, deceased, for a
consideration of $121,195.00; Joe B. Marshall, Jack g. Guynn Estate and Anne M. Ramsey,
for a total consideration of $55,884.00; Jesee N. Jones and Mary R. Jones, for a considera-
tion of $99,525.00; McDowall & Wood, Incorporated, for a consideration of $58,100.00;
Estate of Bessie I. Niuinger, deceased, for a consideraton of $101,500.00; and Anita D.
Lee, for a consideration of $27,000.00, in connection with Airport Project ADAP 00-45-
08, Additional Runway Right of Way, Security Fencing.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24865) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of certain parcels
of real estate in the vicinity of Runway 5-23 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, upon certain terms and conditions, in connection with Airport Project ADAP 00-45-
Og; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 495.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization
to enter into a supplemental agreement with Delta Associates, Incorporated, for certain
additional engineering services in connection with improvements to the access road and
parking facilities at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24866) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement
on behalf of the City amending an engineering contract with Delta Associates, Inc.
relative to the improvement of the airport access road and parking lot, which agreement
will increase the compensation to be paid to this firm; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 496.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance, The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................... 6
v.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O'
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A co~unication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
that $29,170.00 be appropriated to ESAA Special Arts Project with reimbursement on a
quarterly basis from the Virginia Commission for the Arts and H-m~uities; that $22,000.00
be appropriated to Special Education Evaluation Program, 100 per cent reimbursable on a
monthly basis from State Department of Education funds; and that $3,245.00 be appropriated
to Transitional Services, 100 per cent to be reimbursed on a quarterly basis from State
Department of Education funds, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Director of Finance advised that he concurs in the requests.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24867) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 45, page 496.
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
ACT ION:
ACTION:
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SALE OF PROPERTY: A report of the Water Resources Committee reco~ending that
a certain strip of land approximately 35 feet wide and 200 feet lung adjacent to 1743
Blair Road, S. W., be cold to Mr. D. R. Davenport for $3,000.00, upon certain conditione,
was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24868) Alt ORDINANCE authorizing the sale and conveyance of a 35 by 200 feet
strip of land on Blenheim Road, S. W., to D. H. Davenport, upon certain te~ms and
conditions,
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COMMITTEES-INDUSTRIES: The Vice-Mayor called to the attention of Council that
the four year terms of Messrs. Jack C. Smith and John J. Butler as Directors of the
Industrial Development Authority will expire on October 20, 1979, and called for nominations
to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the names of Messrs. Jack C. Smith and John
J. Butler.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Smith and Butler were reelected as
Directors of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke for four year
terms each ending October 20, 1983, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. SMITH AND BUTLER: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard,
Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis ........................................................... 6.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(#24869) A R~SOLUTION appointing two (2) directors of the Industrial Development
Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to fill four-year terms of office on its
board of directors.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 45, page 497.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
Mr. Thomas moved that action on the other vacancies be deferred until the
regular meeting of Council on Monday, October 22, 1979. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
COUNCIL: The Vice-Mayor called to Council's attention that the Mayor had
received a letter from the National League of Cities requesting that Council designate
a Voting Delegate and an Alternate Voting Delegate for the Annual Business Session of the
Congress of Cities on Wednesday, November 28, 1979, at Las Vegas, Nevada.
Mr. Hubard moved that Mayor Noel C. Taylor be designated as the Voting Delegate
and that Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bowles be designated as the Alternate Voting Delegate.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Council at its meeting on Monday, October 1,
1979, having appointed certain members to the City's Architectural Review Board, the
Vice-Mayor advised that it had been called to his attention by the City Clerk that
Messrs. W. L. Whitwell, John W. Creasy and Richard L. Meagher are not Roanoke City
residents and inquired if Council wished to waive the residency requirement.
Mr. Hubard stated that Mr. Creasy and Mr. Meagher have been residents of the
city and Mr. Creasy's business is presently located in the City of Roanoke, that Mr.
Whitwell resides in Hollins, Virginia, which is a short distance out of Roanoke City and
that all three gentlemen are outstanding people with very worthwhile contributions to
make and moved that the residency requirement be waived for Messrs. Cressy, Whitwell and
Meagher. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
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OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 9:20 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Vice-Mayor
SPECIAL ~ETING ..... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
October 18, 1979
8:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special meeting in the Council Chamber,
fourth floor of the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, Virginia, on Thursday, October 18, 1979,
at 8:00 p.m., with Hayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove
(arrived at approximately 8:10 p.m., after the Mayor had declared the meeting in recess),
William S. Bubard (arrived at approximately 8:10 p.m., after the Mayor had declared the meeting
in recess), Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ...................... 7.
ABSENT: None ........................................................................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Acting City Manager and Director of Finance;
Mr. Richard B. Kaufman, Assistant City Attorney; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Mayor stated that the purpose of the meeting was to consider a reduction in the
real estate tax rate which is presently $1.50 per $100.00 of assessed value.
The Mayor requested that the City Clerk read from Section I0 of the Roanoke City Charter
dealing with the holding of special meetings without prior notice; whereupon, the City Clerk
read the following:
"The mayor, any member of the council, or the city manager,
may call special meetings of the council at any time upon
at least twelve hours written notice to the mayor and each
member, served personally or left at his usual place of
business or residence; or such meeting may be held at any
time without notice, on call of the mayor or the city
manager provided at least five members of the council attend
such meeting."
In explanation as to the suddenness of the meeting, the Mayor stated that certain
Council members would be absent for the next two Council meetings and the special meeting had
been called in an effort to mee~ ac a time when all seven members of Council could be in attendance.
~e further stated that a serious effort had been made to contact all members of Council.
TAXES: The Mayor referred to a joint report of the City Manager and the
Director of Finance in regard to a real estate tax reduction. He stated that he would
~ to recess the meeting for a short while in order to give Council members sufficient
time to study the report.
At 8:10 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 8:40 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
The Acting City Manager presented a written report of the City Manager and
the Director of Finance reco~mending that Council reduce the real estate tax rate by
4¢, effective January 1, 1980, and that Council consider additional tax reduction
during fiscal year 1981 budget study.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Procedurally, the Mayor stated that he would call for a vote on the substitute
motion made by Mr. Garland on Monday, October 15, 1979. He noted that if the substitute
motion fails, Council would revert to the main motion. He said he would not entertain
another substitute motion to the main motion but would entertain an amendment to the
main motion.
The Mayor then called upon the City Clerk to read the following substitute
motion offered by Mr. Garland, seconded by Mr. Thomas at the Financial and Planning
Session of Council on Monday, October 15, 1979:
ACTION:
Mr. Garland moved that the real estate tax rate he reduced
to $1.42 rather than $1.46 per $100.00 of assessed value
as recommended by the City Manager.
ACTION:
The substitute motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas.
ACTION:
The Mayor declared the substitute motion lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland and Thomas .................................... 2.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor ........
The Mayor called upon the City Clerk to read the following main motion offered
by Mr. Hubard, seconded by Mr. Landis at the Financial and Planning Session of Council
on Monday, October 15, 1979:
ACTION:
M~. Hubard moved that Council concur in the recv~endation
of the City Hanager that the real estate tax rate be
reduced by 4¢ to $1.46 per $100.00 of assessed value
effective January 1, 1980.
ACTION:
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis.
ACTION:
Mrs. Bowles offered an amendment to the motion that the figure of 4¢ be changed
to 6¢ for a reduction of $1.44 per $100.00 of assessed value, effective January 1, 1980.
The amendment to the motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
Mr. James G. Harvey, II, 2056 Memorial Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council
and stated that the taxpayers of the City of Roanoke need real estate tax relief. He
said that the City Manager is not going to come to Council and recommend a serious tax
cut which would delete funds from his budget.
ACTION:
Following considerable discussion of the amendment to the motion at which
time the members of Council expressed their sentiments, the Mayor declared the amendment
to the motion lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland and Thomas ............................ 3.
NAYS: Council members Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor ................ 4.
The following vote was then recorded on the main motion:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
ACTION:
Mr. Grove then offered the following emergency Ordinance setting the real
estate tax rate at $1.46 per $100.00 of assessed value, effective January 1, 1980:
(#248?0) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain subsections (a), (c) and
(d) of Section 1, Rate of tax on realty and personalty, of Chapter l, Current Taxes,
Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended; establishing
new tax rates for all real estate and improvements thereon not exempt from taxation
and all real estate and tangible personal property of public service corporations;
providing the time at and after which the aforesaid tax rates shall be effective; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 1.)
ACTION:
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles ap~ sdo~ted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the special meeting
adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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REGULAR WgEKL¥ SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
October 22, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, October 22, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, withMayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................................. 6.
ABSFiIT: Council member Hampton W. Thomas ............................................ 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Acting City Manager and Director of Finance;
Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney; and
Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
BID OPENINGS
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for roof replace-
ment, Fire Station No. 2, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30
p.m., Monday, October 22, 1979, and to be opened before Council at 2:00 p.m., on that
date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and
no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to
proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the
following bids:
Name Base Bid
Additional 5 year
Service Guarantee
Roanoke Roofing & Sheet
Metal Company
Seal-Tite Roofing,
Incorporated
$13,700.00 (not per
specifications)
- 16,530.00
$500.00
300.00
Leonard Smith Sheet Metal
& Roofing, Incorporated -
22,396.00 108.00
ACTION:
ACTION:
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ACTION:
Mr. Hubard moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be
appointed by the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, James D. Rttchie
and Carl C. Holt as members of the co~lttee.
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for miscellaneous
paving at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 22, 1979, and to be opened before Council at
2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertise-
ment for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed
the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened
and read the following bids:
Virginia Asphalt Paving Company,
Incorporated -
John A. Hall & Company,
Incorporated -
L. H. Sawyer Paving Company,
Incorporated -
Adams Construction Company,
Incorporated -
S. R. Draper Paving Company,
Incorporated -
$ 23,115.60
26,720.50
28,487.00
31,341.20
33,059.25
Mr. Huhard moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, K. B. Kiser and R. C.
Poole as members of the committee.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were con-
sidered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and would be considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact
that there was one request on the Consent Agenda for an Executive Session to discuss a
personnel matter.
(5 min. )
(5 min. )
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, October 22, 1979
2:00 p,m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by The Reverend Joseph E.
Childress, Westhampton Christian Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
BID OPENINGS
A. Bids for roof replacement, Fire Station No. 2.
B. Bids for miscellaneous paving at Roanoke Municipal
Airport, Woodrum Field.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday,
October 8, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading thereof and
approve as recorded.
A communication from Mr. Russell R. Henley, Executive
Director, City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority,
advising of new annual maximum income limits for low-rent
housing projects, to be effective December 1, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
a. A communication from Mr. John A. Kelley, Roanoke Valley
Chamber of Commerce, requesting that Council waive the charges
for use of Victory Stadium and related services for the Annual
Playoff Games on Novei~er 11, 1979.
RECO~{ENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
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b. A report of the City Manager concurring in the above request.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in recon~endation and adopt Resolution
authorizing waiver.
A communication from Mr. Donald S. Caldwell, Commonwealth's
Attorney, requesting an Executive Session to discuss a personnel
matter.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
An application from Mr. Harry S. Rhodes, Attorney, repre-
senting Guy B. Merritt and Nellygean K. Merritt, requesting that
an unused alley which ad3oins the northerly boundary of Lots 7,
8 and 9, Block 2, Section 2, Map of Virginia Heights, and the
southerly boundary of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Section 2, Map
of ViIginia Heights, be vacated, discontinued and closed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution appointing viewers and
refer the application to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommen-
dauion to Council.
C-6 An application fIom Mr. W. F. Mason, Jr., Attorney, repre-
senting Chief Rentals, requesting that that portion of 25th
Street east of Colonial Avenue which runs from Colonial Avenue
~n an easterly direction and dead ends a~ the state highway line
for Interstate 581, and that portion of the alley running north
to south parallel to and between Colonial Avenue and Sanford
Avenue bounded on the west by Lots 10 through 14 and on the east
by Lots 22 through 25, be vacated, discontinued and closed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution appointing viewers and
refer the application to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommen-
dation to Council.
C-7 An appllcation from Mr. Philip H. Lemon, Attorney, repre-
senting Mary G. Paige, requesting %ha= an alley within Section
8, according to the Map of Ingleslde Land Company, be vacated,
discontinued and closed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution appointing viewers and
refer the application to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommen-
dation to Council.
C-8 Qualification of Hr. John S. Edwards as a member of the
Fifth Planning Distr!ct Co~isslon for a term of three years
ending June 30, 1982.
RECOmmENDED ACTI3~: Receive and file.
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Qualification of Mr. Samuel R. Wade as a member of the Board
of Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, for a term of five
years ending September 30, 1984.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-10 Qualification of Messrs. Jack C. Smith and John J. Butler
as Directors of the Industrial Development Authority of the City
of Roanoke, Virginia, for terms of four years each ending October
20, 1983.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters: None.
Petitions and Communications: None.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
A report recommending authorization to enter into an
agreement with American Locker Company, Inc., for Air-
port rental lockers, and authorization for an exemption
from the $240.00 per year business fee for said company.
(15 min.)
(1 - 4 )
A report recommending that Council grant the C & P
Telephone Company a 5 ft. x 5 ft. easement in the
vicinity of the Williamson Road Branch Library.
A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee in
connection with the purchase of snow removal equipment,
tractors and mowers.
A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee
recommending purchase of a replacement air blower for
the Sewage Treatment Plant from Roots-Dresser for the
sum of $30,455,00.
b. City Attorney:
(15 min.)
(1 & 2 )
1. A report addressing two questlons posed by members of
Council conce~nlng the recommendations of the Director
oi Finance as to making the annexed citizens whole.
2. A repo~= transmitting proposed amendments to the Parking
Ticke~ Ordinance.
Reports of Commlttees: None.
7. Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
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Ordinance No. 24868, on second reading, authorizing the
sale and conveyance of a 35 by 200 feet strip of land on
Blenheim Road, S. W., to D. H. Davenport, upon certain
terms and conditions.
be
A/% Ordinance accepting the dedication of a sanitary sewer
easement through Springtree Subdivision, authorizing the
City Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute an agree-
ment with Fralin and Waldron, Incorporated for the design
and construction of a sanitary sewer easement through this
subdivision; and providing for an emergency.
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(10 min. )
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d.
An Ordinance granting a permit to Downtown Roanoke, Incor-
porated to use certain retail space in the Municipal
Parking Garage from November 12, 1979 through January 9,
1980 for the operation of a Fantasyland promotion, upon
certain terms and conditions.
A Resolution expressing the Council's appreciation to mem-
bers of the City Administration for their time and effort
in organizing and conducting the Virginia Municipal League
Conference.
An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1979-80 General Fund and Grant Programs Fund Appropriation
Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1979-80 General Fttnd Appropriation Ordinance, and providing
for an emergency.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
committees of Council.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, October 8,
1979, were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None 0
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication from Mr. Russell R. Henley, Executive
Director, City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, advising of new annual
maximum income limits for iow-rent housing projects, to be effective December 1, 1979,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
STADIUM: A communication from Mr. John A. Kelley, Roanoke Valley Chamber of
Commerce, requesting that Council waive the charges for use of Victory Stadium and
related services for the annual playoff games in the City's Sandlot Football Program on
November 11, 1979, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a report of the City Manager concurring in the request,
was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#24871) A RESOLUTION authorizing a waiver to the Roanoke Valley Chamber of
Commerce of payment of admissions taxes and rental charges for the use of Victory
Stadium on November 11, 1979.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 2.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
COUNCIL: A communication from Mr. Donald S. Caldwell, Commonwealth's Attorney,
requesting an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Harry S. Rhodes, Attorney,
representing Guy B. Merrett and Nellygean K. Merrett, requesting that an unused alley
which adjoins the northerly boundary of Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 2, Section 2, Map of
Virginia Heights, and the southerly boundary of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Section 2, Map
of Virginia Heights, be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACTION:
ACT I ON:
ACT I ON:
ACT ION:
ACT I ON:
ACTION:
Hr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#24872) A RESOLUTION referring to the Planning Co~mission of the City of
Roanoke the application of Guy B. Herritt and Nellygean K. Merritt for the vacation of
an unused alley which adjoins the northerly boundary of Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 2, Section
2, Map of Virginia Heights and the southerly boundary of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2,
Section 2, Map of Virginia Heights; and appointing viewers to view the alley.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 3.)
Hr. Nubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. W. F. Mason, Jr., Attorney,
representing Chief Rentals, requesting that that portion of 25th Street east of Colonial
Avenue which runs from Colonial Avenue in an easterly direction and dead ends at the
state highway line for Interstate 581, and that portion of the alley running north to
south parallel to and between Colonial Avenue and Sanford Avenue bounded on the west by
Lots 10 through 14 and on the east by Lots 22 through 25, be vacated, discontinued and
closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#24873) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any
three of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Chief Rentals,
to permanently vacate, discontinue and close the street and alley hereinafter described,
and referring the proposal to the City Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 3.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution.
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .....................................................................
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Philip H. Lemon, Attorney,
representing Mary G. Paige, requesting that an alley within Section 8, according to the
Map of Ingleside Land Company, be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
(#24874) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any
three of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Mary G. Paige,
to permanently vacate, discontinue and close an alley within Section 8, according to the
Map of Ingleside Land Company, mor~ specifically described below; and referring the
proposal to the City Planning Co~ission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 4.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
PLANNING: The qualification of Mr. John S. Edwards as a member of the Fifth
Planning District Commission for a term of three years ending June 30, 1982, was before
Council. ..
Mr. Hubard moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
BUILDINGS: The qualification of Mr. Samuel R. Wade as a member of the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals, Building Code, for a term of five years ending September 30,
1984, was before Council.
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Hubard moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Nubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--6,
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0,
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
INDUSTRIES: The qualification of Messrs. Jack C, Smith and John J. Butler as
Directors of the Industrial Development Authority of the City of Roanoke, Virginia for
terms of four years each ending October 20, 1983, was before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
REGULAR AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization
to enter into an agreement with American Locker Company, Incorporated, for airport
rental lockers, and authorization for an exemption from the $240.00 per year business
fee for said company.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered an Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into
the agreement. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis.
Mr. ~ubard noted that the matter is not being put to competitive bidding and
inquired if there is any legal or ethical question involved by extending the agreement
through negotiation; whereupon, he offered a substitute motion that action on the report
be deferred until the regular meeting of Council on Monday, November 5, 1979, in order
that the administration could investigate the question. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted.
C & P TELEPHONE COMPANY-EASEMENTS: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending that Council grant the C & P Telephone Company a 5 ft. x 5 ft.
easement in the vicinity of the Williamson Road Branch Library on the northwest side of
Fleming Avenue, N. W., for the installation, operation and maintenance of a metal above-
ground box used as an interconnecting point from the underground cables to aerial cables,
together with the privilege of replacing existing cables and installing additional
cables in the area for a nominal consideration of $1.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24875) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to
execute and deliver a certain deed of easement to the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company of Virginia.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following
VOte:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
EQUIPMENT-PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring
in a report of the Bid Com~nittee in connection with the purchase of snow removal equipment,
tractors and mowers, recommending that the proposal of Cavalier Equipment Corporation
for two new chemical spreaders in the amount of $9,916.00, be accepted; that the bids of
Mountcastle Ford Tractor for four new snow plows in the amount of $7,800.00, ten new
snow plow hitches in the amount of $2,700.00, one new diesel powered tractor with 60"
rotary mower in the amount of $5,833.00 and two new diesel powered tractors, 41.8 horsepowe
with trade-in of two Worthington tractors in the amount of $16,470.00, be accepted; and
that the proposal of Shaffer Equipment & Supply Company, Incorporated, for 20 new electric
hydraulic pumps for snow plows in the amount of $5,350.40, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACTION: Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(#24876) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain snow removal
equipment, tractors and mowers for use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions,
by accepting certain bide made to the City for furnishing and delivering said vehicles
and equipment; rejecting all other such bids; providing for the issuance of requisite
purchase orders for all such equipment; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 5.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor ....... 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Grove abstained from voting.) (Mr. Thomas was absent.)
EQUIPMENT-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report
concurring in a report of the Bid Committee recommending purchase of a replacement air
blower for the Sewage Treatment Plant from Roots-Dresser for the sum of $30,455.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24877) AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of Dresser Industries, Inc., for
providing an air blower for the City's Sewage Treatment Plant; providing for the issuance
of the requisite purchase order and for the payment for such blower; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 6.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--(
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
SPECIAL PERMITS-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: The Acting City Manager submitted a
written report in regard to the request of Blue Cross/Blue Shield for permission for
building footings to encroach one foot under public right of way for a distance of eleven
feet on the south side of Franklin Road, S. E., recommending that the request be granted
with certain terms and conditions as set forth by the staff analysis.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24878) AN ORDINANCE permitting the construction of certain underground
footings for new building to be erected by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Southwestern Virginia
to encroach not more than one foot under public right-of-way for a distance of eleven
feet under the south side of Franklin Road, S. E., upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor Taylor--(
NAYS: None.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Attorney
a written report responding to two questions raised by Council members Hubard and Garland
at the Financial and Planning Session on October 15, 1979, in regard to recommendations
of the Director of Finance as to making the annexed citizens whole.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr, Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and adopted.
TRAFFIC-POLICE DEPARTMENT-GENERAL DISTRICT COURT-CITY CODE: The City Attorney
submitted a written report transmitting proposed amendments to the Parking Ticket Ordinance
as recommended by the Director of Finance to Council on September 4, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION: Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
(#24879) ~ ORDINANCE a~endin8 and reordaining subsection (d) of Section 82.1,
Section 92, and Section 151 of Chapter 1, Traffic Code, of Title XVIII, Motor Vehicles
and Traffic, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, increasing from
seventy-two hours to ten days the time in which an uncontested parking ticket may be
paid, imposing a five dollar fine on those who do not pay within ten days, and increasing
the minimum court-imposed fine for certain parking offenses to ten dollars; providing for
an effective date for this ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No, 46, page 6.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council mambers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor .............................. a ............................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
COUNCIL: The City Attorney orally requested that Council meet in Executive
Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Nubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE,
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SALE OF PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: Ordinance No. 24868 authorizing the sale and convey-
ance of a 35 by 200 foot strip of land on Blenheim Road, S. W., to Mr. D. H. Davenport,
upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been before the Council for its
first reading on honday, october 8, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(~24868) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale and conveyance of a 35 by 200 feet
strip of land on Blenheim Road, S. W., to D. H. Davenport, upon certain terms and condition
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 2.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-EASEMeNTS: Ordinance No. 24880 accepting the dedication
of a sanitary sewer easement through Springtree Subdivision, authorizing the City
Manager or Assistant City Manager to execute an agreement with Fralin and Waldron,
Incorporated, for the design and construction of a sanitary sewer easement through this
subdivision, having previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday,
October 8, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before
the body, Mr. Grove offering the follpwing for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24880) AN OP. DINANCE accepting the dedication of a sanitary sewer easement
through Springtree Subdivision, authorizing the City Manager or Assistant City Manager
to execute an agreement with Fralin and Waldron~ Incorporated for the design and con-
struction of a sanitary sewer easement through this subdivision; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 8.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
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(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
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ACTION:
DOWNTOWI~ ROANOKE: Council at its Financial and Planning Seesion on Monday,
October 15, 1979, having authorized Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated to use certain retail
space in the Municipal Parking Garage from November 12, 1979 through January 9, 1980 for
the operation of a Fantaayland promotion, the City Attorney submitted an Ordinance which
would accomplish the intent of Council; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles moved that the following
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24881) AN ORDINANCE granting a permit to Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated to
use certain retail space in the Municipal Parking Garage from November 12, 1979 through
January 9, 1980 for the operation of a Fantasyland promotion, upon certain terms and
conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
VIRGINIA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE-CITY EMPLOYEES: Mrs. Bowles offered the following
Resolution expressing the Council's appreciation to members of the City Administration
for their time and effort in organizing and conducting the Virginia Municipal League
Conference:
(#24882) A RESOLUTION expressing the Council's appreciation to members of the
City Administration for their time and effort in organizing and conducting the Virginia
Municipal League Conference.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 9.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS-GRANTS-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: At its Financial and Planning
Session on Monday, October 15, 1979, Council requested that the proper measure be prepared
in connection with a communication from the Roanoke City School Board transmitting a list
of capital and one-time expenditures totaling $500,000.00; a reauest of the Roanoke City
School Board for certain appropriations; and a recomm~endation of the Director of Finance
that $28,499.50 be appropriated to the Community Development Block Grant Parking Lot
Account, representing parking lot receipts collected from the Downtown East area for the
quarter ended September 30, 1979, Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24883) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Grant Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 9.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
BUDGET-WATER DEPARTMENT-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-ANNEXaTION: At its Financial
and Planning Session on Monday, October 15, 1979, Council having requested that the proper
measure be prepared appropriating $800,000.00 to Refunds to Annexed Customers under
Section #1850, "Miscellaneous - Appropriations," of the 1979-80 budget, Mr. Landis offered
the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24884) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 10.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
ARCHITEC~TJRA~ REVIEW BOARD: Council having previously elected six members
to the newly established Architectural Review Board, the Mayor called to the attention
of the body the need to elect one additional member to provide for full membership on
the Board.
ACTION:
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the neme of Mr. John M. Thompson.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Thompson was elected as a member of the
Architectural Review Board for a term of one year ending October 1, 1980, by the follow-
vote:
ACTION:
FOR MR. THOMPSON: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 6.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The Mayor noted that the term of Mrs. Thelma P. Johnson as
a member of the Advisory Board of Human Resources will expire on November 30, 1979 and
called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
ACTION:
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Thelma P. Johnson.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Johnson was reelected as a member of
the Advisory Board of Human Resources for a term of four years ending November 30, 1983,
by the following vote:
ACTION:
FOR MRS. JOHNSON: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard Landis and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 6.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
ACTION:
In regard to vacancies on certain authorities, boards, commissions and
committees appointed by Council, Mr. Hubard moved that Council meet in Executive Session
to discuss a personnel matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was absent.)
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
WATER DEPA~RTMENT-ANIMALS: Mr. John S. Edwards, Attorney, appeared before
Council and presented a petition signed by 53 residents/landowners in Roanoke County and
Botetourt County whose property either adjoins or is near the woodlands around Roanoke
City's Carvins Cove Reservoir, opposing the opening of this area to the general public
for deer hunting on Saturday December 1, 1979.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Appearing before Council in opposition to the matter were Mrs. Frederick Dooley,
Route 4, Salem, Virginia; and Ms. Yvonne Smith, Route 4, Salem, Virginia.
ACTION:
Following a period of discussion in which it was pointed out that the matter
was before the Water Resources Committee at its meeting on Wednesday, October 17, 1979,
and was referred to the City Manager for report and reco~endation to Council, Mr.
Landis moved that the petition be referred to the City }~nager for his information in
connection with his study of the matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and
adopted.
At 2:55 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
Mr. Hubard left the meeting at the conclusion of the Executive Session.
At 4:00 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all members
of Council present, with the exception of Mr. Thomas and Mr. Hubard.
WATER DEPARTMENT: The Director of Utilities and Operations presented a status
report on the contamination of a small segment of the City of Roanoke's public water
system through a cross connection caused by an exterminator mixing a one per cent chlordan,
solution with a garden hose inserted in a fifty-five gallon container, the contamination
being confined and limited to approximately twenty households on Autumn Lane, N. W.
(For full text, see co~unication under date of October 22, 1979, written
by Mr. K. B. Kiser to Mr. Douglas M. Caldwell, P. E., Assistant Regional Director,
Virginia Department of Health, on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
4:07 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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REGULAR ~EBKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
November 5, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, November 5, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Hayor Noel C. Taylor .................................. 6.
ABSENT: Councilman William S. Rubard ................................................ 1.
OFFICERS PRESEI~T: Mr. H. B. ~wert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and N~s. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend John D. Guthrie, Jr., Pastor,
Raleigh Court United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring the month of November,
1979, as Epilepsy Month in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring the week of November 4 - 11,
1979, as The Week of the Nurse in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Mayor welcomed Mr. Arthur S. Owens, former City Manager, and a group of students
from Ferrum Ounior College.
BID OPENINGS
ACTION:
ACTION:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for
Contract "F", Aeration Basins 3 & 4, Improvements at the Sewage Treatment Plant, said
proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, November 5, 1979,
and to be opened before Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date, or as soon thereafter as the
matter could be heard, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement
for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the
City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and
read the following bids:
Acorn Construction Company, Ltd. -
Watts and Breakell, Incorporated -
$ 409,868.00
587,000.00
Hr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Kit B. Kiser, Thomas F.
Brady and Harold S. Zimmerman as members of the committee.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and would be considered separately.
MINUTES: Minutes of the special meeting of Council held on Thursday, October
18, 1979, and the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, October 22, 1979, were
before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
(5 min. )
2.
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, November 5, 1979
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend John D.
Guthrie, Jr., Raleigh Court United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
Presentation by the Mayor: Proclamation for Epilepsy
Month.
Presentation by the Mayor: Proclamation for The Week of
the Nurse.
BID OPENINGS
A. Bids for Contract "F," Aeration Basins 3 & 4 Improve-
ments, Sewage Treatment Plant.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
C-1
Minutes of the special meeting of Council held on Thursday,
October 18, 1979, and the regular meeting of Council held on
Monday, October 22, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading thereof and
approve as recorded.
C-2 An application from Mr. Charles N. Dorsey, Attorney, repre-
senting John W. Gibson, requesting that that portion of Twenty-
.second Street, N. W., between Colonial Avenue and the exit ramp
from U. S. Route 220 Expressway, be vacated, discontinued and
closed.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution appointing viewers and
refer the application to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and recommen-
dation to Council.
C-3 A report of the Director of Finance transmitting a financial
report for the School Board for the month of September, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and f~le.
C-4 A list of items pending from July 19, 1976, through October
22, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-5
Qualification of Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bowles as a member of the
Fifth Planning District Commission for a term of three years end-
ing June 30, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-6
Qualification of Mr. Evans B. Jessee as a member of the
Roanoke Public Library Board for a term of three years ending
June 30, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-7
Qualification of Ms. Thelma P. Johnson as a member of the
Advisory Board of Human Resources for a term of four years ending
November 30, 1983.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-8
Qualification of Messrs. Henry B. Boynton and John W. Creasy
for terms of four years each ending October 1, 1983, Ms. Susan M.
Goode and Mr. Richard L. Meagher for terms of three years each
ending October 1, 1982, Messrs. Kenneth L. Motley and W. L.
Whitwell for terms of two years each ending October 1, 1981, and
Mr. John M. Thompson for a term of one year ending October 1, 1980,
as members of the Architectural Review Board.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
®
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
(5 min. )
Request to address Council in regard to a cost of living
increase for retirees for fiscal year 1979-80. Mr. F.
Marshall Wade, Spokesman.
Petitions and Communications: None.
®
Reports of Officers=
a. City Manager=
1. (a)
A report recommending authorization to enter into
an agreement with American Locker Company, Inc.,
for Airport rental lockers, and authorization for
an exemption from the $240.00 per year business fee
for said company.
(b)
A report of the City Attorney in regard to whether
or not the city is required to submit for competi-
tive bids the proposed agreement with American
Locker Company, Inc.
(10 min.)
(1 - 4 )
A report recommending that $7,316.00 be appropriated to
the Social Services budget for repayment of improper
payments to the State Department of Welfare.
t
A report recommending that $209,713.81 be appropriated
for Program Agent funds for CETA Title II-D and Title VI
PSE and Projects, FY '80 - first quarter ending December
31, 1979.
A report recommending that a total of $101,731.76 be
appropriated for Job Orientation & Motivation Program
(JOMP) CETA Title II-B and D, for fiscal year 1980
(October 1, 1979 through September 30, 1980).
b. Director of Finance:
A report requesting an appropriation to the 1979-80 fiscal
year budget equal to the amount of fund balance reserved
for encumbrances as reported in the June 30, 1979 finan-
cial report of $1,483,438.00.
(10 min.)
(1 - 3 )
A report in regard to Management Improvement Corporation
of America's Supplement No. 1, to provide assistance in
the Purchasing and Materials Control Department.
A report recommending authorization for the City Manager
to enter into a supplemental contract with Management
Improvement Corporation of America to provide services
to reduce the F.I.C.A. costs to the city.
Reports of Con~uittees:
a. Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Co~uittee held on
October 24, 1979.
(10 min. )
(a - f )
e.
A communication from the Roanoke City School Board request-
Xng Council's concurrence in a Resolution regarding the loss
of school lunch funds this fiscal year. The Reverend James
~Allison, Jr., Chairman.
A co~nunication from the Roanoke City School Board request-
ing certain appropriations to the 1979-80 budget. The
Reverend James A. Allison, Jr., Chairman.
A report of the committee appointed to study bids received
for Gunite Repair at the Carvins Cove Filter Plant, recom-
mending that the low bid of National Fools of Roanoke, Inc.,
in the amount of $12,750.00, be accepted. Mr. Lucian Y.
Grove, Chairman.
A report of the committee appointed to study bids received
for roof replacement, Fire Station No. 2, recommending that
the bid of Seal-Tit. Roofing, Inc., in the amount of
$16,830.00, including a ten-year service guarantee, be
accepted. Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman.
A report of the committee appointed to study bids received
for miscellaneous paving at Roanoke Municipal Airport,
Woodrum Field, recommending that the low bid of Virginia
Asphalt Paving Company, Incorporated, in the amount of
$23,115.60, be accepted. Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
(5 min.
(a-c)
Ordinance No. 24875, on second reading, authorizing and
directing the proper City officials to execute and deliver
a certain deed of easement to the Chesapeake and Potomac
Telephone Company of Virginia.
Ordinance No. 24878, on second reading, permitting the
construction of certain underground footings for a new
building to be erected by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of South-
western Virginia to encroach not more than one foot under
public right-of-way for a distance of eleven feet under
the south side of Franklin Road, S. B., upon certain terms
and conditions.
Ordinance No. 24881, on second reading, granting a permit
to Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated to use certain retail
space in the Municipal Parking Garage from November 12,
1979 through January 9, 1980 for the operation of a
Fantasyland promotion, upon certain terms and conditions.
Motions and M~scellaneous Business=
a. Recommendation that the regular C~uncil meeting of November
26, 1979, be cancelled as a majority of the Council members
wail be in attendance at the National League of Cities
meeting. Mayor Taylor.
Recommendation that city e~ployees be given December 24 and
25, 1979, as a Christmas holiday, that the Council meeting
that week be scheduled for Wednesday, December 26 at 2:00
p.m., and that the matter be referred to the City Manager
for study and recon~endation to Council. Mayor Taylor.
c. Vacancies on various authorities, bQar~s, commissions and
con~aittees of the Council.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT I ON:
STREETS A~D ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Charles N. Dorsey, Attorney,
representing John W. Gibson, requesting that that portion of Twenty-second Street, N. W.,
between Colonial Avenue and the exit ramp fr~m U. S. Route 220 Expressway, be vacated,
discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution appointing viewers and referring
the application to the City Planning C~ission for study, report and recommendation to
Council:
(#24885) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any
three of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of John W. Gibson
to permanently close, vacate, and discontinue a portion of Twenty-second Street, N. W.,
in the immediate vicinity, all of which is more particularly described hereinafter; and
referring the proposal to the City Planning Com~ission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 13.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
SCHOOLS-BUDGET: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting a financial
report for the School Board for the month of September, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent,)
PENDING ITEMS: A list of pending items from July 19, 1976, through October
22, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
PLANNING: The qualification of Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bowles as a member of the
Fifth Planning District Commission for a term of three years ending June 30, 1982, was
before Council.
Mr. Grove moved that the report of qualification be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
LIBRARIES: The qualification of Mr. Evans B. Jessee as a member of the Roanoke
Public Library Board for a term of three years ending June 30, 1982, was before Council.
Mr. Grove moved that the report of qualification be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The qualification of Ha. Thelma P. Johnson as a member of
the Advisory Board of Human Resources for a term of four years ending November 30, 1983,
was before Council.
Mr. Grove moved that the report of qualification be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council m-mbers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: The qualification of Messrs. Henry B. Boynton and
John W. Creasy for terms of four years each ending October 1, 1983; Ms. Susan M. Goode
and Mr. Richard L. Meagher for terms of three years each ending October 1, 1982; Messrs.
Kenneth L. Motley and W. L. Whitwell for terms of two years each ending October 1, 1981;
and Mr. John M. Thompson for a term of one year ending October 1, 1980, as members of
the Architectural Review Board, was before Council.
Mr. Grove moved that the report of qualification be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
REGULAR AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
PENSIONS: Mr. Elmo A. Griggs, retired Roanoke City Police Captain, appeared
before Council representing 736 retired city employees, and requested a 7 1/2 per cent
increase to supplement their present pensions and that necessary steps be taken to
establish an annual cost of living increase for retirees.
(For full text of Mr. Grigg's remarks, see Exhibit ~o. 102 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Following a discussion of the matter, Mr. Thomas moved that action on the
request be deferred until the regular meeting of Council on Monday, December 11, 1979,
at which time the Council will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter
as the matter may be heard, in regard to certain recommendations made by William M.
Mercer, Incorporated, as to a study of the City's Employees' Retirement System. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
AIRPORT: On October 22, 1979, the City Manager submitted a written report
recommending authorization to enter into an agreement with American Locker Company,
Incorporated, for airport rental lockers, and authorization for an exemption from the
$240.00 per year business fee for said Company, and Council having deferred action on
the report and requested that the City Attorney advise if there is any legal or ethical
question involved by extending the agreement through negotiation rather than competitive
bidding, the City Attorney submitted a written report advising that competitive bidding
is not required, although nothing would prohibit the use of competitive bidding.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the City Attorney's report be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24886) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to
execute a five-year agreement commencing December 6, 1979 between the City and American
Locker Company, Incorporated, permitting the Locker Company to render automatic parcel
checking locker service to patrons using Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, and
establishing charges therefor to be paid in lieu of the fee applicable to fixed base
operators.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
-BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommend-
ing that $7,316.00 be appropriated to the Social Services budget for repayment of improper
payments to the State Department of Welfare.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
A~TION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24887) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 14.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
BUDGET-GRA~TS-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $209,713.81 be appropriated for Program Agent funds for CETA Title II-D and Title
VI PSE and Projects, Fiscal Year 1980, the first quarter ending December 31, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24888) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 14.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................ ~ ............................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that a total or ~kGZ,7~l.76 be appropriated for Job Orientation and Motivation (JOMP)
CETA Title II-B and D, for fiscal year 1980 (October 1, 1979 through September 30, 1980).
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24889) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 15.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
At this point (approximately 2:52 p.m.), the City Manager left the meeting.
BUDGET: The Director of Finance submitted a written report requesting an
appropriation to the 1979-80 fiscal year budget equal to the amount of fund balance
reserved for encumbrances as reported in the June 30, 1979 financial report of $1,&83,438.~
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24890) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinanae, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 16.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Nubard was absent.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT I ON:
CONSULTANTS REPORTS-PURCHASING AND MATERIALS CONTROL DEPARTHI~T: The Director
of Finance submitted a written report recommending that the City Manager be authorized
to enter into a supplement to the agreement between the City and Management Improvement
Corporation of America to provide for a purchasing and warehousing study for the City.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24891) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute a supplement to
the contract between the City and Management Improvement Corporation of America dated
September 6, 1979, such supplement to provide for the conduct of a purchasing and ware-
housing study for the City, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 16.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
CONSULTANTS REPORTS-CITY EMPLOYEES: The Director of Finance submitted a
written report recommending authorization for the City Manager to enter into a supplemental
contract with Management Improvement Corporation of America to provide to the City
financial and management services which will enable the City to utilize the provisions
of Section 209(b) of the Social Security Act which will provide for the exclusion of
sick and disability pay from "wages" for purposes of the Social Security Act.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24892) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute Supplement Nos.
2 and 3 to the City's contract with Management Improvement Corporation of America dated
September 6, 1979, such Supplements providing for the consultant to provide the City
certain services to enable the City to reduce payroll costs; and providing for an emergency
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 17.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AUDIT COMMITTEE: Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on October
24, 1979, were before Council.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the minutes be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
LEGISLATION-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board
requesting the concurrence of Council in a Resolution opposing the loss of school lunch
funds for this fiscal year, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution:
(#24893) A RESOLUTION expressing the Council's opposition to reduction of the
federal School Lunch Program and Special Milk Program.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 18.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
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BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A c~=~unication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
that $20,000.00 be appropriated to Career Education, 100 per cent to be reimbursed from
the State Department of Education on a semi-annual basis; that $61,131.00 be appropriated
to CETA, 100 per cent to be reimbursed from Fifth District Employment and Training
Consortium on a monthly basis; and that $64,310.00 be appropriated to CETA, 100 per cent
to be reimbursed from the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium on a monthly
basis, was before Council.
(For full text, see co~,nication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the Director of Finance submitted a written report concurring
in the request.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24894) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 18.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed by the Mayor
to tabulate bids received for gunite repair at the Carvins Cove Filter Plant, submitted
a written report recom~ending that the low bid of National Pools of Roanoke, Incorporated,
in the amount of $12,750.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24895) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid for gunite repair at Carvins Cove
Filter Plant, authorizing the proper City officials to execute ghe requisite contract
for such work, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 19.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed by the Mayor
to study bids received for roof replacement, Fire Station No. 2, submitted a written
report recommending that the bid of Seal-Tite Roofing, Incorporated, in the amount of
$16,830.00, including a ten-year service guarantee, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24896) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid made for roof replacement for Fire
Station No. 2; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract
therefor; rejecting other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 19.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, and Mayor Taylor .... 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.) (Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
AIRPORT: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed by the Mayor to
study bids received for miscellaneous paving at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, submitted a written report recommending that ~he iow bid of Virginia Asphalt
Paving Company, Incorporated, in the amount of $23,115.60, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24897) A~ ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Virginia Asphalt Paving
Company, Incorporated, for the paving of areas et Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, in the City of Roanoke; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the
requisite contract; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 20.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
CHESAPEAKE AND POTOMAC TELEPHONE COMPANY-EASEMENTS: Ordinance No. 24875
authorizing the proper city officials to execute and deliver a public utility easement
on the northwest side of Fleming Avenue, N. W., to the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company of Virginia, having previously been before the Council for its first reading on
Monday, October 22, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#24875) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to
execute and deliver a certain deed of easement to the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Company of Virginia.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 11.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD-SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24878
permitting the construction of certain underground footings for a new building to be
erected by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Southwestern Virginia to encroach not more than one
foot under public right of way for a distance of eleven feet under the south side of
Franklin Road, S. E., upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been before
the Council for its first reading on Monday, October 22, 1979, read and adopted on its
first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Landis offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24878) AN ORDINANCE permitting the construction of certain underground
footings for a new building to be erected by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Southwestern
Virginia to encroach not more than one foot under public right-of-way for a distance
of eleven feet under the south side of Franklin Road, S. E., upon certain terms and
conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 11.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
SPECIAL PERMITS-PARKING GARAGE-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: Ordinance No. 24881 granting
a permit to Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated, to use certain retail space in the Municipal
Parking Garage from November 12, 1979 through January 9, 1980, for the operation of a
Fantasyland promotion, upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been before
the Council for its first reading on Monday, October 22, 1979, read and adopted on its
first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24881) AN ORDINANCE granting a permit to Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated to
use certain retail space in the Municipal Parking Garage from November 12, 1979 through
January 9, 1980 for the operation of a Fantasyland promotion, upon certain terms and
conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 12.)
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Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Co~cil members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: The Mayor presented a communication recv,aaending that the regular
meeting of Council on November 26, 1979, be cancelled since a majority of the Council
members will be in attendance at the National League of Cities meeting.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the reco~endation and that the communi-
cation be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
COUNCIL-CITY EMPLOYEES: The Mayor presented a communication recommending that
city employees be given December 24 and 25, 1979, as a Christmas holiday, and that the
Council meeting of December 24 be rescheduled for Wednesday, December 26, 1979, at 2:00
p.m.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and
adopted.
ROANOKE CITY ARTS COMMISSION: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the
Roanoke City Arts Commission created by the resignation of Mrs. Mamie P. Vest and called
for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Martha S. Bell.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Bell was elected as a member of the
Roanoke City Arts Commission for a term ending June 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. BELL: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, 'thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 6.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
CIVIC CENTER: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Roanoke Civic
Center Co~ission created by the resignation of Mr. Lawrence H. Hamlar and called for
nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Landis placed in nomination the name of Mr. James W. Burks, Jr.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Burks was elected as a member of the
Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a term of four years ending September 30, 1982, by
the following vote:
FOR MR. BURKS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 6.
(Mr. Nubard was absent.)
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Advisory
Board of Human Resources created by the resignation of Dr. James A. Allison, Jr., and
called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Nina C. Bolden.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Bolden was elected as a member of the
Advisory Board of Human Resources for a term of four years beginning December 1, 1979,
and ending November 30, 1983, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. BOLDEN: Council members Bowies, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 6.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
PLANNING: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the City Planning Commissi¢
created by the resignation of Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery and called for nominations to fill
the vacancy.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Mr. Charles A. Price.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Price was elected as a member of the
City Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery ending
December 31, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR MR. PRICE: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 6.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
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ATTEST:
FAIR EHPLOYI~NT PRACTICES C~MNITTEE: Hr. Grove stated that he had been
assigned the responsibility of finding a replacement for Mr. Herbert S. Kurshan on the
Fair Employment Practices Committee; however, in talking with Hr, Kurshan and other
members of the committee he was told that the committee is no longer active and its
responsibilities have been assumed by the Personnel and Employment Practices Co~misgion
and the co~anittee members see no reason to continue the Fair Employment Practices
Committee.
Hr. Grove then moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper
measure abolishing the Fair Employment Practices Committee. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
COUNCIL:
two legal matters.
vote:
3:25 p.m.
Hr. Landis moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a
personnel matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following
vote
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
Hubard was absent.)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
City Clerk
APPROVED
Mayor
(15 min. )
(15 min. )
(15 min. )
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, November 12, 1979
7:30 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend George H.
Freeman, Woodlawn United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
Presentation by the Mayor: Proclamation for Nickel Day.
Presentation by the Mayor:
Appreciation Week.
Proclamation for Youth
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A. Continuation of a public hearing on the request of
Roanoke Building Supplies Corporation that parts of Lots 16
and 17, Block 6, Roanoke Land and Improvement Company Map of
1890, located in the 400 block of Albemarle Avenue, S. E.,
be rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to HM,
Heavy Manufacturing District. Mr. William L. Martin,
Attorney.
B. Public hearing on the request of Robert R. Martin and
Dorothy W. Martin, Nelson R. Martin and Ruby Y. Martin, and
The Hunt Company, that two adjacent tracts of land fronting
on the westerly side of Airview Road and on the northerly
side of Grandin Road, and adjoining the easterly side of
the Southwest Plaza, designated as Official Tax Nos.
5090203 and 5090204, be rezoned from RS-i, Single-Family
Residential District, to RG-1, General Residential District.
Mr. James F. Douthat, Attorney.
C. Public hearing on the request of Pheasant Ridge Cor-
poration and Billy H. Branch that property bearing Official
Tax No. 5460101 and a portion of the property bearing Offi-
cial Tax No. 5470119, located in the general vicinity of
U. S. Route 220 (Franklin Road, S. W.), State Route 789 and
Van Winkle Road, S. W., be rezoned from RS-3, Single-Family
Residential District, to C-2, General Coauuercial District,
C-I, Office and Institutional District, and RG-1, General
Residential District. Mr. W. H. Fralin, Attorney.
(15 min. )
(15 mtn. )
(15 min. )
{15 min. )
C-1
C-2
C-3
D. P~blic hearing on the request of Blue Ridge Medical
Land Associates that an alley adjacent to Albemarle Avenue,
S. W., extending into the block bounded by Jefferson Street,
Maple Avenue, and First Street, S. W., be vacated, discon-
tinued and closed. Mr. Kenneth C. King, Jr., Attorney.
E. Public hearing on the request of Mr. John N. Lampros
that a portion of the easterly side of First Street, S. E.,
between Salem Avenue and Campbell Avenue, S. E., be vacated,
discontinued and closed. Mr. Daniel F. Layman, Jr., Attorney.
F. Public hearing on the request of J. W. Burress, Incor-
porated, that a 5.0 acre tract of land fronting on the
westerly side of Interstate Route 581, designated as part
of Official Tax No. 2250101, be rezoned from IDM, Industrial
Development District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District.
Ms. Linda F. Steele, Attorney.
G. Public hearing on the request of the Roanoke City
School Board that a certain alley, or appropriate portion
thereof, extending in a northeasterly direction from 27th
Street (formerly 6th Street) S. W., to 26th Street (formerly
5th Street) S. W., adjacent to Crystal Spring School property,
be vacated, discontinued and closed. Mr. W. C. Dibling, Jr.,
City Attorney.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday,
November 5, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading thereof and
approve as recorded.
Request of the Mayor for an Executive Session on a personnel
matter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
Request of the Director of Finance for an Executive Session
on a personnel matter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
C-4 A report of the City Attorney requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a matter of actual litigation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION= Concur in request.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters=
a®
(5 min. )
Request to present a brief progress report on the programs
and services of Mental Health Services of the Roanoke
Valley as they relate to the city. Mr. J. Rudy Austin,
Spokesman.
Petitions and Communications:
a. Abstract of votes cast in the City of Roanoke at the General
(2 min.) and Special Election held on Tuesday, November 6, 1979.
5. Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
A report recommending authorization to execute Change
Order No. 1 to the contract with Avis Construction Com-
pany, Inc., for construction of alterations and addi-
tions to the Roanoke Juvenile Detention Home, in the
sum of $57,258.46, and that funds be transferred therefor.
A report recommending designation by Resolution of the
Clean Valley Co~nittee as recipient of the city's grant
funds from the Division of Litter Control for 1980.
(15 min.)
(1 - 4 )
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A report recommending authorization to enter into a
Cooperation Agreement with the City of Roanoke Redevelop-
ment and Housing Authority for 77 units of low-rent
housing, and approval of the filing of an application
to H.U.D. for Program Development funds not to exceed
$38,500.00.
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A report recommending that Council concur in the Environ-
mental Impact Assessment Report for the extension of
Runway 5/23, and authorize the filing of said report
with the F.A.A. and D.O.A. for approval and the filing
for grant funds for runway extension.
b. City Attorney:
(Smin.)
(1~2)
A report recon~ending that the Director of Finance be
authorized to release liens placed by the Roanoke County
Public Service Authority on ~ertain accounts assigned to
the city pursuant to the August 13, 1979, water and sewer
contract.
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A report transmitting an Ordinance relating to the
transfer of management control of the parent corpora-
tion of the city's cable television franchise.
c. D~rector of Finance:
A report recon~ending that certain funds be transferred
in connection with the close-out of Police Planning and
Analysis Grant 78-A4273.
min.
(1-3)
A report recommending the close of certain appropriations
and revenue estimates in connection with the close-out
of Juvenile Court Training Grant 78-A4254.
A report recommending a certain transfer of funds in
connection with the close-out of the League of Older
Americans Transportation Grant.
Reports of Committees:
A report of the Water Resources Committee recommending the
sale of city-owned property on the northwest corner of
South Jefferson Street and Reserve Avenue, S. W., to Mr.
G. J. Buchanan, Jr., for $1.11 per square foot, upon cer-
tain conditions. Mr. Hampton W. Thomas, Chairman.
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A report of the committee appointed to study bids received
for Contract "F," Aeration Basins 3 and 4 Improvements,
Sewage Treatment Plant, recommending that the low bid of
Acorn Construction Co., Ltd., in the amount of $409,868.00,
be accepted. Mr. Lucian ¥. Grove, Chairman.
(10 min.)
(a - d )
d.
A report of the Assessment Committee in connection with the
final assessment and a reimbursement policy for the Fair-
land Lake Sanitary Sewer Project, and recommending that
Mr. Richard B. Burrow be appointed a member of the Com-
mittee to replace Mr. J. D. Sink who has retired. Mr.
S. H. McGhee, III, Chairman.
A report of the Personnel and Rmployment Practices Commis-
sion advising of the resignation of Mr. W. E. Burroughs as
a member and Chairman of the Commission on October 3, 1979.
Mr. C. N. Patterson, Jr., Secretary.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
Ordinance No. 24886, on second reading, authorizing and
directing the proper City officials to execute a five-
year agreement commencing December 6, 1979 between the
City and American Locker Company, Incorporated, permitting
the Locker Company to render automatic parcel checking
locker service to patrons using Roanoke Municipal Airport,
Woodrum Field, and establishing charges therefor to be paid
in lieu of the fee applicable to fixed base operators·
(5 min. )
(a-c)
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An Ordinance cancelling the regular meeting of the C~ty
Council scheduled to be held November 26, 1979, and pro-
viding for an emergency.
A Resolution repealing Resolution Nos. 19076, 21091 and
23?38 and abolishing the Fair Employment Practices
Committee.
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Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
con~ittees of Council.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ..... ROAItOKE ClT~ COUNCIL
November 12, 1979
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, November 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., the regular meeting
hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove, Charles
L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .............................................. 6.
ABSENT: Council member William S. Hubard ................................................ 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend George H. Freeman, Pastor, Woodlawn
United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a proclamation declaring November 15, 1979 as NICKEL
DAY on Valley Metro and stated that all fares on this date will be reduced to five cents a ride.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a proclamation declaring the second week in November,
1979, as YOUTH APPRECIATION WEEK.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that since there were seven public hearings scheduled to be
heard by Council, and with the concurrence of Council, he would like to devote 25 minutes
to each public hearing which would mean that the proponents would have ten minutes and
the opponents would have ten minutes each in which to make their presentations and Council
would have five minutes in which to ask questions.
ZONING: Cou-c!l at its meeting on Monday, October 8, 1979, having continued a
public hearing on the request of Mr. William L. Martin, Attorney, representing Roanoke
Building Supplies Corporation that parts of Lots 16 and 17, Block 6, Roanoke Land and
Improvement Company Map of 1890, located in the 400 block of Albemarle Avenue, S. E., be
rezoned from RD, Duplex Residential District, to HM, Heavy Manufacturing District, the
matter was again before the body.
Mr. Grove moved that the Ordinance rezoning the property be placed upon its
first reading. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
Mr. William L. Martin, Attorney, appeared before Council in support of the
request of his client.
(For full text of Mr. Martin's presentation, see Exhibit No. 103, on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Richard C. Pattisall, Attorney, representing residents in opposition to the
rezoning, also appeared before Council on behalf of his clients.
(For full text of Mr. Pattisall's presentation, see Exhibit No. 104 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. John P. Bradshaw, Jr., Chairman of the City Planning Commission, appeared
before Council and endorsed the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the
request for rezoning be denied.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Following a discussion of the request, Mr. Grove's motion, seconded by Mr.
Garland, was lost by the following vote:
AYES: None ................................................................... O.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 5.
(Mr. Grove abstained from voting.) (Mr. Hubard was absent.)
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of Council, the City Clerk set a public
hearing for Monday, November 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter
could be heard, on the request of Robert R. Martin and Dorothy W. Martin, Nelson R.
Martin and Ruby Y. Martin, and The Hunt Company, that two adjacent tracts of land fronting
on the westerly side of Airview Road and on the northerly side of Grandin Road, and
adjoining the easterly side of the Southwest Plaza, designated as Official Tax Nos.
5090203 and 5090204, be rezoned from RS-l, Single-Family Residential District, to RG-1,
General Residential District, the matter was before the body.
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Mr. Grove moved that the Ordinance rezoning the property be placed upon its
first reading. The motion was seconded by Hrs. Bowles.
The City Planning Commission submitted a written report rec~ending that the
request be granted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. James F. Douthat, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his clients.
(For full text of Hr. Douthat's presentation, see Exhibit No. 105 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Robert T. Bosserman, Attorney, representing the Hidden Valley Civic League,
appeared before Council and presented a petition signed by approximately 278 citizens
residing in the general area in opposition to the rezoning.
(For full text of Mr. Bosserman's presentation, see Exhibit No. 106 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Following a period of discussion in which certain Council members expressed concern
over traffic, drainage and sewage problems, Mr. Grove's motion, seconded by Mrs.
Bowles, was lost by the following vote:
AYES: None .................................................................. 0.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of Council, the City. Clerk having set a
public hearing for Monday, November 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter could be heard on the request of Pheasant Ridge Corporation and Billy H. Branch
that property bearing Official Tax No. 5460101 and a portion of the property bearing
Official Tax No. 5470119, located in the general vicinity of U. S. Route 220 (Franklin
Road, S. W.), State Route 789 and Van Winkle Road, S. W., be rezoned from RS-3, Single-
Family Residential District, to C-2, General Commercial District, C-i, Office and Insti-
tutional District, and RG-1, General Residential District, the matter was before the
body.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance rezoning the property be placed
upon its first reading:
(#24898) A~ ORDINAl;CE to amend Title XV, Chapter /:.!, ~e,tion l, ~¢ ~he Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 546, and Sheet No. 547, Sectional
1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning, subject to certain conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis.
The City Planning Commission submitted a written report recommending that the
request be approved.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. W. Heywood Fralin, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his clients, and reviewed the conditions of rezoning.
(For full text of Mr. Fralin's presentation, see Exhibit No. 107 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the rezoning, Ordinance No. 24898 was adopted
on its first reading by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to instructions of Council, the City Clerk having
set a public hearing for Monday, November 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter
as the matter could be heard on the request of Blue Ridge Medical Land Associates that
an alley adjacent to Albemarle Avenue, S. W., extending into the block bounded by Jefferso~
Street, Maple Avenue, and First Street, S. W., be vacated, discontinued and closed, the
matter was before the body.
Mr. Landis moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24899) AN ORDINANCE permitting the vacating, discontinuing and closing of
an alley which is more particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
A report of the City Planning Coa~mission recommending that the request be
approved, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A report of the viewers appointed pursuant to Resolution No. 24843 advising
that they have inspected the alleyway and after due consideration conclude that no
inconvenience will result from vacating, discontinuing and closing the alley, nor will
any of the rights and privileges of land in the area of the alleyway be abridged or
destroyed, and recu,auending that Council vacate, discontinue and close the alley, was
before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Ordinance No. 24899, on its
first reading, was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to instructions of Council, the City Clerk having
set a public hearing for Monday, November 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter
as the matter could be heard, on the request of Mr. John N. Lampros that a portion of
the easterly side of First Street, S. E,, between Salem Avenue and Campbell Avenue, S. E.,
be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
Mr. Garland moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(#24900) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a portion
of First Street, S. E. between Salem Avenue, S. E. and Campbell Avenue, S. E., as more
particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that the request be
approved, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A report of the viewers appointed by Council pursuant to Resolution No. 24855
advising that they have viewed the street and neighboring property and they are unanimously
of the opinion that no inconvenience would result either to any JmdJvidnal or to the
public from vacating, discontinuing and closing a portion of the street, was before the
body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Ordinance No. 24900, on its
first reading, was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of Council, the City Clerk having set a
public hearing for Monday, November 12, i979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter could be heard on the request of J. W. Burress, Incorporated, that a 5.0 acre
tract of land fronting on the westerly side of Interstate Route 581, designated as part
of Official Tax No. 2250101, be rezoned from IDM, Industrial Development District, to
LM, Light Manufacturing District, the matter was before the body.
Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24901) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 225, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to zoning, subject to certain conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that the request be
approved was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Ms. Linda F. Steele, Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before
Council in support of the request of her client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning, Ordinance No.
24901 on its first reading was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to instructions of Council, the City Clerk
having set a public hearing for Monday, November 12, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter could be heard, on the request of the Roanoke City School Board
that a certain alley, or appropriate portion thereof, extending in a northeasterly
direction from /7th Street (formerly 6th Street) S. W., to 26th Street (formerly 5th
Street) S. W., adjacent to the Crystal Spring School property, be vacated, discomtinued
and closed, the matter was before the body.
Mr. Landis moved that the Ordinance vacating, discontinuing and closing the
alleyway be placed upon its first reading. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that the request be
approved, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A report of the viewers appointed by Council pursuant to Resolution No. 24738
advising that they have viewed the alley and they are unanimously of the opinion that no
inconvenience would result to any individual or to the public from vacating, discontinuing
and closing the southerly portion of the alley, that minimal inconvenience to those
persons residing at 2607 and 2615 Rosalind Avenue, S. W., will result from closing the
alley, such minimal inconvenience arising from such persons' not having their trash
collected from the alleyway; and in view of the danger to school children which would
be occasioned by leaving the entire alley open to public use and traffic, that portion of
the alley bounded on both sides by Crystal Spring School property should be vacated,
discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. M. David Mitchell, representing his mother who resides at 2615 Rosalind
Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council and spoke in regard to drainage and garbage
collection from the rear of his mother's property.
(For full text of Mr. Mitchell's presentation, see Exhibit No. 108 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Gary R. Duerk, 2607 Rosalind Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council and
stated that the alley acts asa buffer zone and requested that it remain open in its
entirety.
(For full text of Mr. Duerk's presentation, see Exhibit No. 109 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
There was a period of discussion in regard to a recommendation of the City
Manager that only a portion of the alley be closed wherein the Chairman of the City
Planning Commission concurred in the recommendation with the proviso that Council indicate
that this procedure is an exception to existing policy of both City Council and the
City Planning Commission.
Mr. Garland offered a substitute motion that the matter be referred to the
City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure closing that portion of the alley
between 26th and 27th Streets which is contiguous with school property on both the east
and west sides (the first 180 feet of the alley north of 27th Street), with the remaining
219.9 feet from the point of closure north to 26th Street to remain open. The motion
was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in
the forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the
Consent Agenda and would be considered separately. He called particular attention to
the fact that there were three requests for Executive Sessions of Council included on
the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, November
5, 1979, were before the body.
(For full text, see Minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--(
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
COUNCIL: A request of the Mayor for an Executive Session of Council to discuss
a personnel matter, was before the body.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
COUNCIL: A request of the Director of Finance for an Executive Session of
Council to discuss a personnel matter, was before the body.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
COUNCIL: A report of the City Attorney requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a matter of actual litigation, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council mmmhers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Mr. J. Rudy Austin, representing the Board of Directors,
Mental Health Services of the Roanoke Valley, appeared before Council and presented a
progress report on the programs and services of Mental Health Services of the Roanoke
Valley as they relate to the city.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed with appreciation.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
PLYIYI~NSAND COMMUNICATIONS:
ELECTIONS: A communication from the Electoral Board transmitting the following
abstracts of votes cast in the City of Roanoke at the General and Special Elections held
on Tuesday, November 6, 1979, was before Council.
"ABSTRACT OF VOTES cast in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, at the General Election held
the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1979, for
MJ~MBER(S) OF THE SENATE OF VIRGINIA
21ST DISTRICT
Names of Candidates
William B. Hopkins
Ray L. Garland
Nixon
Total Votes Received
(In Writing)
Total Votes
Received
(In Figures)
Eight Thousand Four hundred ( 8,481
eighty-one
Number of
Challenged
Votes
Included
In Total
Nine Thousand Eight hundred ( 9,802 )
two
) 0
One ( 1 ) 0
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records
deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the election held on November 6,
1979, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes cast
at said election for Members(s) of the Senate of Virginia.
Given under our hands this 8th day of November, 1979.
A copy teste:
ELECTORAL BOARD
(SEA~)
(Signed)
(Signed)
(Sinned)
Alton B. Prillaman~ Chairman
Daniel S. Brown~ Member
Andrew H. Thompson, Secretary
(Signed) Andrew H. Thompson~ Secretary~ Electoral Board"
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242
"ABSTRACT OF VOTES cast in the City of Poanoke, V.~.rginia, at the C-eneral Election held
the first Tuesday after the first Nonday in Nove~ber, 1979, for
.~q~BER(S) OF THE SENATE OF VIRGINIA
22ND DISTRICT
Names of Candidates
Dudley J. "Buzz': Emlck, Jr.
Total Votes Received
(In Writing)
One Thousand Six hundred
forty-seven
N~tmher of
Challenged
Total Votes Votes
Received Included
(In Figures) In Total
( 1,647 ) 0
Brad E. Mullins
Six hundred eighty-three ( 683 )
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records
deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the election held on November 6,
1979, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes cast
at said election for Members(s) of the Senate of Virginia.
Given under our hands this 8th day of November, 1979.
A copy teste:
ELECTORAL BOARD
(SEAL)
(Signe4) Alton B. Prillaman~ Chairman
(Signed) Daniel S. Brown~ Member .
(Si~ned) Andrew H. Thompson~. Secretary
(Sitned) Andrew H..Thomgson~ Secretary, Electoral Board"
"ABSTRACT OF VOTES cast in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, at the General Election held
the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1979, for
MJ~BER(S) OF TIlE HOUSE OF DELEGATES
7TH DISTRICT
Names of Candidates
A. Victor "Vic" Thomas
Clifton A. "Chip" Woodrum
Total Votes Received
(In Writing)
Eleven Tb. ousand Six hundred
fifty-eight
Ten Thousand One hundred
thirty
Yotal Votes
Received
(In Figures)
Number of
Challenged
Votes
Included
In Total
( 11,658 ) 0
( 10,130 ) 0
Elizabeth T. Bowies
Mary F. (Beth) Brooks
Seven Thousand Three hundred
ninety-seven
Three Thousand Nine hundred
eleven
( 7,397
( 3,911
Linde F. Steele
one ( 1 ) 0
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records
deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the election held on November 6,
1979, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes cast
at said election for Members(s) of the House of Delegates.
Given under our hands this 8th day of November, 1979.
A copy teste:
ELECTORAL BOARD
(Signed)
(.Sign.ed)
(Signed)
Alton B. Prillaman~ Chairman
Daniel S.. }rpwn~ Member
Andrew R. Thompson~ Secretary
(Signed) Andrew H. Thompson~ Secretary~ Electoral Board"
"ABSTRACT OF VOTES cast in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, at the General Election held
the first Tuesday after the first Honday in November, 1979, for
NENBER(S) OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES
8TH DISTRICT
Names of Candidates
C, Richard Cranwell
Bob L. Johnson
Ronkeith Adkins
Raymond R. Robrecht
Total Votes Received
(In Writing)
One Thousand Eight hundred
ninety-two
One Thousand One hundred
seventy-eight
Six hundred forty-five
One Thousand Eight hundred
thirty-six
Total Votes
Received
(In Figures)
Number of
Challenged
Votes
Included
In Total
( 1,892 ) 0
( 1,178 ) 0
( 645 ) 0
( 1,836 ) 0
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records
deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the election held on November 6,
1979, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes cast
at said election for Members(s) of the House of Delegates.
Given under our hands this 8th day of November, 1979.
A copy teste:
ELECTORAL BOARD
(SEAt)
(Signed)
(Signed)
(Signed).
Alton B. Prillaman, Chairman
Daniel S. Brown, Member
Andrew H. Thempsont .Secretary
(~igned) Andrew H. Thompson, Secretary, Electoral Board"
"ABSTRACT OF VOTES cast in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, at the general election held
on November 6, 1979,
FOR CLERK OF COURT
Names of Candidates
Total Votes Received
(In Writing)
Number of
Challenged
Total Votes Votes
Received Included
(In Figures) In Total
Patsy Testerman
Twelve Thousand Eight
hundred fifty
( 12,850 ) 0
James M. (Jim) Warren, III
Three Thousand Eight hundred ( 3,839
thirty-nine
) 0
David K. Lisk Three Thousand Six hundred ( 3,677 ) 1
seventy-seven
Nixon One ( I ) 0
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records
deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the election on November 6, 1979,
do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes cast at said
election and do therefore determine and declare that the following received the
greatest number of votes cast in said election:
Patsy Testerman
for the office of Clerk of Court.
Given under our hands this 8th day of November, 1979.
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244
A copy teste:
ELECTORAL BOARD
(S~)
(Stned Alton B. Prillaman Chairman
Si ed Daniel $. Broom Hember
(Signed) Andre~ H.. Tbompson~ Secretary
,,(Signed) Andre~ H. ,Thompson~ Secret&r~ Electoral Board"
"ABSTRACT OF VOTES cast in the City of Roanoke, Virginia at the Special Election held
on Tuesday, November 6, 1979, for
BOND ELECTION
QUESTION: Shall Ordinance No. 24812, adopted by the Council of the City of
Roanoke on September 4, 1979, entitled:
'AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Fifteen Million Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($15,500,000.00) principal amount of general obligation bonds of the City of
Roanoke, Virginia, for the purpose of providing funds to defray the cost to the City
of Roanoke of needed permanent public improvements, including acquisitions, construc-
tion, additions, betterments, extensions and improvements, a portion of such permanent
public improvements being a part of the Downtown Revitalization Plan, of and to public
schools, libraries, fire stations and other public buildings, the system of storm
drains, public sidewalks, streets, highways and bridges, and parks and other recreational
purposes and the acquisition of real property for the foregoing; and providing for an
emergency.', be approved?
YES ~i~ht t~Ousand~ seven hundred forty-three ( 8~743 )
NO S. even thous~nd~ three hundred seventy-nine ( 7~379 )
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records
deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the election held on November 6,
1979, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes cast
at said election for the Bond Election.
Given under our hands this 8th day of November, 1979.
(Signed) Alton B. Prilleman~ Chairman
(Signed) Daniel S. Br.oFn.~ Member
(Signed) Andrew H. Th~mpson~ Secretary
A copy teste:
ELECTORAL BOARD
(~iKned) A~drewH. Thompson,
S.ecretary,..Electoral Board"
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Grove moved that the abstracts of votes be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: The City Manager submitted a written report recommendi
authorization to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Avis Construction
Company, Incorporated, for construction of alterations and additions to the Roanoke
Juvenile Detention Home, in the sum of $57,258.46, and that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office,)
In this connection, the City ~!anager orally requested that the item be withdrawn
from the agenda; whereupon, Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
CLEAN VALLEY COMiqlTTEE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
designation by Resolution of the Clean Valley Committee as recipient of the city's grant
funds from the Division of Litter Control for 1980.
(For full text, see report on file in the City C~.erk's Office.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution:
(#24902) A RESOLUTION expressing continued support for the Clean Valley
Committee, Inc.; authorizing the Co~ittee to coordinate a litter control program with
Roanoke County, the City of Sale~, and the Town of Vinton; and authorizing the Committee
to apply for a grant on behalf of the City upon certain terms and conditions; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 21.)
Hr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recom~aending
authorization to enter into a Cooperation Agreement with the City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority for 77 units of low-rent housing, and approval of the filing of an
application to H.U.D. for Program Development funds not to exceed $38,500.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#24903) A RESOLUTION authorizing and directing the City Manager of the City
of Roanoke and the City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to
enter into and execute a cooperation agreement with the City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority for seventy-seven (77) units of low-rent housing to be rehabilitated
in the City, and authorizing the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority to
file an application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for a preliminary
loan in an amount not to exceed $38,500.00 for surveys and planning expenses in relation
to the seventy-seven (77) units of low-rent housing.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 22.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, ~nomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that Council
concur in the Environmental Impact Assessment Report for the extension of Runway 5/23,
and authorize the filing of said report with the Federal Aviation Administration and the
Virginia Department of Aviation for approval and the filing for grant funds for runway
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#24904) A RESOLUTION relating to the proposed extension of Runway 5/23 at
Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, an Environmental Impact Assessment Report
concerning such proposed extension and funding for such extension.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 23.)
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: Nont
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager introduced Mr. W. Robert Herbert, the new
Director of Administration and Public Safety, who assumed his responsibilities on Monday,
November 12, 1979.
WATER DEPARTMENT-SEWeRS AND STORM DRAINS-ANNEXATION-LIENS: The City Attorney
submitted a written report recommending that the Director of Finance be authorized to
release liens placed by the Roanoke County Public Service Authority on certain accounts
assigned to the city pursuant to the August 13, 1979, water and sewer contract.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(#24905) AN ORDINANCE authorizin~ the Director of Finance to release on
behalf of the City, Roanoke County Public Service Authority liens; providing for the
recordation of this ordinance in the Clerk's Office for the Circuit Court for the City
of Roanoke, Virginia; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 23.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the followin~ vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
RADIO-TELEVISION: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting
an Ordinance relating to the transfer of management control pertaining to Roanoke Valley
Cablevision, Incorporated, set forth in a letter to Council dated August 30, 1979 from
Mr. David P. Fleming, Attorney for Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Limited, on file in the
City Clerk's Office, such approval to be valid for a period of sixty days following the
receipt of final approval from the Federal Communications Commission of the merger
between Cox Broadcasting Corporation and General Electric Company, as described in Mr.
Fleming's letter.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24906) AN ORDINANCE expressing the City's consent for approval of certain
organizational changes relating to Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Inc., franchisee under
Ordinance No. 22025, adopted January 20, 1975; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 24.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report recommending that certain funds be transferred in connection with the close-out
of Police Planning and Analysis Grant 78-A4273.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24907) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 24.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Crove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURT: The Director of
Finance submitted a written report reco~ending the close of certain appropriations and
revenue estimates in connection with the close-out of Juvenile Court Training Grant 78-
A4254.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24908) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance BoOk No. 46, page 25.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... O
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
BUDGET-GRANTS-LEAGUE OF OLDER AMERICANS, INCOP~ORATED: The Director of Finance
submitted a written report recommending a certain transfer of funds in connection w/th
the close-out of the League of Older Americans Transportation Grant.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following ~mergency Ordinance:
(#24909) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 25.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY: Mr. Thomas, Chairman of the Water Resources
Committee, submitted a written report of the committee reco~nending the sale of city-
owned property on the northwest corner of South Jefferson Street and Reserve Avenue, S.
W., to Mr. G. J. Buchanan, Jr., for $1.11 per square foot, upon certain conditions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24910) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale and conveyance of certain real
estate owned by the City and located at the northwest corner of South Jefferson Street
and Reserve Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia, designated as a part of Official Tax No.
1032106, upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--(
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
S~RS A~ STORM~DRAINS: Mr. mrove, C~airman of the committee appointed by
the Mayor to tabulate bids received for Contract "F", Aeration Basins 3 and 4 Improvements,
Sewage Treatment Plant, submitted a written report of the co~ittee recommending that
the low bid of Acorn Construction Company, Ltd., in the amount of $409,868.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24911) AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of Acorn Construction Co., Ltd., for
construction of Aeration Basins 3 and 4 Improvements at the Sewage Treatment Plant, upon
certain terms and conditions, and awarding a contract therefor; authorizing the proper
City officials to execute the requisite contract for such work; rejecting the other bid
made to the City for such work; and providing for an e~ergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 26.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mmyor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .....................................................................
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: A report of the Assessment Committee transmitting
the final assessment and reimbursement policy for the Fairland Lake Sanitary Sewer
Project, and recommending that Mr. Richard B. Burrow be appointed as a member of the
committee to replace Mr. J. D. Sink who has retired, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Roland Reynolds, 1822 Glenroy Street, N. W., appeared before Council and
stated that at the time he purchased his house, he was unaware that the City intended to
install a sanitary sewer project and property owners would have to pay one-half of the
cost. He requested that the City assume the entire cost of the project.
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ACTION: Following a brief discussion of the matter, Mr. Grove offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(#24912) AN ORDINANCE approving and imposing final assessments for the
Fairland Lake and Glenavon Sanitary Sewer Project; authorizing the Director of Finance
to refund certain over-payments to property owners; providing for the deferral of payment
of these assessments; directing the City Clerk to transmit copies of this ordinance
to the Clerk of the Circuit Court and to the affected property owners; appointing a new
member of Council's co~ittee to ascertain and apportion the costs of constructing the
sanitary sewer; and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 26.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor-~t
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0
(Mr. Rubard was absent.)
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT-CITY EMPLOYEES: A report of the Personnel and Employment
Practices Co~ission advising of the resignation of Mr. W. E. Burroughs as a member and
Chairman of the Com~ission on October 3, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 24886 authorizing and directing the proper city officials
to execute a five-year agreement commencing December 6, 1979 between the City and American
Locker Company, Incorporated, permitting the Locker Company to render automatic parcel
checking locker service to patrons using Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, and
establishing charges therefor to be paid in lieu of the fee applicable to fixed base
operators, having previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday,
November 5, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before
the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the foll~vring for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24886) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to
execute a five-year agreement co~nencing December 6, 1979~ between the City and American
Locker Company, Incorporated, permitting the Locker Company to render automatic parcel
checking locker service to patrons using Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, and
establishing charges therefor to be paid in lieu of the fee applicable to fixed base
operators.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 20.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Gouncil members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--(
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
COUNCIL: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure cancelling the regular meeting of the City Council scheduled to be
held on Monday, November 26, i979, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24913) AN ORDINANCE cancelling the regular meeting of the City Council
scheduled to be held November 26, 1979, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 27.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
COUNCIL: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that Council
schedule a special meeting on Monday, November 19, 1979, for the purpose of acting upon
certain equipment bids, change orders and other matters as may be necessary to bring to
the Council's attention.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
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The Hayor advised that the following schedule of meetings would be observed
on Honday, November 19, 1979:
2:00 p.m. - Greater Roanoke Transit Company Board of Directors
Immediately following Greater Roanoke Transit Company meeting
Financial and Planning Session
Immediately following Financial and Planning Session -
Special meeting of City Council
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES COMMITTEE: Council having previously instructed the
City Attorney to prepare the proper measure abolishing the Fair Employment Practices
Committee, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#24914) A RESOLUTION repealing Resolution Nos. 19076, 21091 and 23738 and
abolishing the Fair Employment Practices Committee.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 28.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
COMPLAINTS-WATER DEPARTMENT: Ms. Ava Harmon, 1348 Morningside Drive, S. E.,
appeared before Council and complained that her water is being drugged, and requested
that the water be tested. She made reference to a truth device which would be worthwhile
to the city costing in the range of $1,500.00.
Mr. Landis moved that Ms. Harman confer with the City Mmnager regarding her
concerns. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
At 10:05 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 10:30 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present with the exception of Mr. Hubard.
PENSIONS: Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing
the Director of Finance to make certain transfers of funds to the ICMARetirement
on behalf of certain City officers:
(#24915) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of Finance to make certain
transfers of funds to the ICMA Retirement Corporation on behalf of certain City officers;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 28.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS:
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that
there is a vacancy on the Fair Housing Board due to the resignation of Mrs. Vernice J.
Law and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the nome of Ms. Catherine D. Harvey.
There being no further nominations, Ms. Harvey was elected as a member of the
Fair Housing Board for a term ending March 31, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR MS. HARVEY: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 6.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE ON CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Mayor
called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy on the Citizens' Task Force
on Crime Prevention and Social Development created by the resignation of Mrs. Joel
Richert and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Mr. M. David Hooper.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Hooper was elected as a member of the
Citizens' Task Force on Crime Prevention and Social Development for a term ending June
30, 1980, by the following vote:
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FOR HR. ~OOPER: Council mmbers Bo~les, Garland, Grove, Land~s, Tho~ms and
~yo~ Taylor ...........................................................................
(~. Rub~rd
~ere being no furthe~ bus,ness, the ~yor declared the ~eet~ns ad, outed at
10:40 p.m.
APPROVED
Cit7 Clerk Mayor
SPECIAL SESSION ......... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, November 19, 1979
Inunediately following Financial and Planning Session
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
1. 'Call to Order -- Roll Call.
2. Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
A report recommending that $503,585.00 be appropriated
to the Social Services Department budget for operation
of a Fuel Assistance Program.
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3.
A report recommending authorization to execute Change
Order No.-1 to the contract with Avis Construction
Company, Inc., for alterations and additions to the
Roanoke Juvenile Detention Home, to provide for installa-
tion of a sprinkler system, and that funds be trans-
ferred therefor.
A report in connection with a report of the Bid Com-
mittee on the purchase of police vehicles.
A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee
recommending that the low combined bid of Cavalier
Equipment Corporation, in the amount of $19,353.00, for
a hydraulic knuckle boom trash loader and body be
accepted.
A report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee
recommending that the low bid of Berglund Chevrolet,
Incorporated, in the amount of $8,527.33, for a step
van to be used by Building Maintenance be accepted.
b. City Attorney:
1. A report transmitting a Resolution providing for super-
(2 min.) vision of the Department of Purchasing and Materials
Control to remain with the Director of Finance until
January 1, 1980.
3. Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
a. A Resolution commending the efforts of the Chamber of
(2 min.) Commerce in support of the recently approved bond
referendum.
SPECIAL SESS%ON ..... ROANOi~E CITY COUNCIL
November 19, 1979
2:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special session in the Council's Conference
Room in the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, November 19, 1979, at 2:30 p.m., with
Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bc~les, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ..............
ABSENT: None ........................................................................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance;
and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The special meeting was called pursuant to a request of the City Manager presented to
Council on Monday, November 12, 1979, in order for Council to act upon certain equipment bids,
change orders and other matters as may be necessary to bring to the Council's attention.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-COAL AND FUEL OIL: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$503,585.00 be appropriated to the Social Services Department budget for operation of a Fuel
Assistance Program and that Council authorize him to enter into a lease agreement on behalf of the
City with Albert R. Alouf for 3,000 square feet of office space on the east side of the main level
of the building located at 401 Campbell Avenue, S. W., for use as office space by the Fuel Assistance
Program from November 16, 1979 through March 31, 1980, at a monthly rental of $1,125.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24916) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 29.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................... _
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
ACTION:
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24917) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the lease by the City of
certain office space at 401 Campbell Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia, from the owner of
said property, to be used as office accommodations for the Fuel Assistance Program
conducted by the Social Services Department, upon certain terms and conditions; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 29.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
BUDGET-JUVENILE DETENTION HOM~: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending authorization to execute Change Order No. 1 to the contract with Avis
Construction Company, Incorporated, for alterations and additions to the Roanoke
Juvenile Detention Home, to provide for installation of a sprinkler system, a new roof
for the existing building, and an additional exit door for the multi-purpose room, and
that funds be transferred therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24918) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Grant Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 30.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
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ACTION:
ACT I ON:
ACTION:
Mr. Grove offered the following e~ersency Ordinance authorizing issuance of
the change order:
(#24919) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order
No. I to the City's contract with Avis Construction Company, Inc., dated June 26, 1979,
for certain alterations and additions to the City'e Juvenile Detention Home; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 30.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion vas seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
BUDGET-POLICE DEPARTMI~T: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring
in a report of the Bid Com~nittee recommending the purchase of 23 now 1980 model police
automobiles (marked units), from Berglund Chevrolet, Incorporated, in the amount of
$172,795.09; and the purchase of 10 new 1980 model police automobiles (unmarked units),
from Berglund Chevrolet, Incorporated, in the amount of $66,002.30. The City Manager
submitted a further recommendation in regard to replace~nent of police vehicles on a
regular schedule, based on mileage or years in service.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard offered the follow/ng emergency Ordinance appropriating $118,398.00
to Police under Section #1345 of the 1979-80 budget:
(#24920) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 31.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
Mr. Hubard offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of
Berglund Chevrolet, Incorporated:
(#24921) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain veh±cu!ar equipment
for use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting certain bids made
to the City for furnishing and delivering said vehicular equipment, rejecting certain
bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 31.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the follow/ng vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-REFUSE COLLECTION-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee recommending that the iow combined
bid of Cavalier Equipment Corporation, in the amount of $19,353.00, for a hydraulic
knuckle boom trash loader and body, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $19,353.00
to Refuse Collection under Section #1669 of the 1979-80 budget:
(#24922) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 32.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Grove abstained from voting.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of
Cavalier Equipment Corporation:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(#24923) Alt ORDINANCE authorizing the purchase of a hydraulic knuckle boo~
trash loader and body for use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting
a certain bid made to the City for furnishing and delivering such equipment; rejecting
another bid made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, sea Ordinance Book No. 46, page 32.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYEg: Council members Bowles, Garland, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Grove abstained from voting.)
EQUIPMENT-PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring
in a report of the Bid Committee recommending that the low bid of Berglund Chevrolet,
Incorporated, in the amount of $8,527.33, for a step van to be used by Building Maintenance
be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of
Berglund Chevrolet, Incorporated:
(#24924) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of one step van for use by
the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting a certain bid made to the
City for furnishing and delivering said vehicle; providing for the issuance of the
requisite purchase order for the vehicle; authorizing the Director of Finance to pay for
the vehicle; rejecting other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 33.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-PURCHASING AND MATERIALS CONTROL: The City Attorney
submitted a written report transmitting a Resolution providing for supervision of the
Department of Purchasing and Materials Control to remain with the Director of Finance
until January 1, 1980.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#24925) A EESOLUTION providing for the supervision of the Department of
Purchasing and Materials Control to remainwith the Director of Finance until January 1,
1980.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 33.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION 0P ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS-ELECTIONS-BONDS: Mr. Landis offered the following Resolutic
cummending the efforts of the Chamber of Co~merce in support of the recently approved
bond referendum:
(#24926) A RESOLUTION commending the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce in
support of the recently approved bond referendum.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 34.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: Nome .................................................................. 0.
COUNCIL: Mr. Hubard moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the
proper measure in memory of the late Dr. Charles M. Cornell. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
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COUNCZL: I~. Thomas ~oved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a
lesal and a personnel matter° The motion vas seconded by Hr. Hubard and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor - - 7.
NAYS: None O.
There being no further business, the 14ayor declared the special meeting
adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, December 3, 1979
2:00 p. m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by The Reverend Kenneth
C. Wright, Evangel Foursquare Gospel Church.
The Fledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
BID OPENINGS
A. Bids for airport parking lot operations.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday,
November 12, 19~9, and the special meeting held on Monday,
November 19, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading thereof and
approve as recorded.
Request for an Executive Session on a personnel matter.
Mayor Taylor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
A report of the Director of Finance requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a personnel and a legal matter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
A list of items pending from July 19, 1976, through
November 19, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
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A connnunication from Mr. John Ritchie, Jr., Executive
Director, Virginia Housing Development Authority, in regard
to financing of a proposed multi-family residential housing
development known as South Roanoke Village, Phase II.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Refer to City Manager for study, report
and recon~nendation to Council.
Qualification of Mrs. Stella M. Carpenter as a member of
the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a term
of three years ending June 30, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
Qualification of Mr. James W. Burks, Jr., as a member of
the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a term of three years
ending September 30, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
Qualification of Mr. Charles A. Price, Jr., as a member
of the City Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of
Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery, resigned, ending December 31, 1982.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
Qualification of Mrs. Nina C. Bolden as a member of the
Advisory Board of Human Resources for a term of four years
beginning December 1, 1979, and ending November 30, 1983.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
Request to address Council on the need for greater job
skill training opportunities as a result of more effective
and efficient utilization of CETA funds and other human
development funds. Mr. George E. Franklin, Executive
Director, O. I. C., Spokesman.
Petitions and Communications:
a. A corrected abstract of votes cast in the 21st Senatorial
District in the General Election held November 6, 1979.
(60 min. )
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Reports of Officers=
a. City Manager=
A report rec~endinq approval of the schematic draw-
ings of the new Courts Building as presented with the
exception of the witness rooms for the Circuit Courts,
and authorization to proceed with the construction
documents so bids may be received at the earliest
possible date.
A report recommending that Council not concur in the
request of Mr. Hillard Jones to name Roanoke "Bluegrass
Capital of the World."
A report advising that a report on the results of a
feasibility study on refuse collection and separation
of aluminum from domestic and commercial waste will be
presented to Council in March, 1980.
A report recommending that December 24, 1979, be granted
as a holiday for all city employees, and that the Coun-
cil meeting scheduled for Monday, Dec-mher 24, 1979, be
rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec-mher 26, 1979, at 2 p.m.
5. A report concerning the James Alexander House at High-
land Park.
A report recommending that $33,598.00 be appropriated
to the Libraries budget representing a grant-in-aid
from the Federal government for purchase of audio-
visual equipment and materials to improve services to
the elderly and handicapped, and a reading machine for
the blind, and that authorization be given to execute
the necessary forms therefor.
A report recommending that $2,907,300.00 new funding
be appropriated and $3,466,671.00 carry-forward funds
be reappropriated to certain CETA accounts for fiscal
year 1980.
A report recommending that the lease agreement with
American Motor Inns, Inc., for concessions at the
Roanoke Civic Center be extended for one year ending
July 31, 1980, to provide sufficient time for an orderly
advertisement period for competitive bidding for said
concession.
A report recommending execution of two lease agreements
with the F. A. A. for certain rent-free space for the
airport traffic control tower in the Terminal Building,
and for certain rent-free space for the Flight Service
Station in Airport Building No. 1.
10.
11.
A report recommending execution of two service contracts
with the F. A. A. for 3,777 square feet of free floor
space in the Terminal Building and 3,198 square feet in
Airport Building #1 (Flight Service Station).
A report recommending execution of two rental and ser-
vice contracts with the F. A. A. for certain floor
space in the Terminal Building and in Airport Building
No. 1 (Flight Service Station).
b. City Attorney:
(10 min. )
(l 2 )
1. A report transmitting a proposed disorderly conduct and
abusive language Ordinance.
A report transmitting an Ordinance closing a certain
portion of an alley adjacent to Crystal Spring school
property.
c. Director of Finance:
(5 min. )
1. A report transmitting the first comprehensive Fee
Schedule Compendium.
Reports of Co~ittees:
a. A report of the Roanoke Centennial Commission in regard to
(5 min.) incorporation. Mr. John R. Turbyfill, President.
J
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
Ordinance No. 24898, on second reading, rezoning property
bearing Official Tax No. 5460101 and a portion of the
property bearing Official Tax No. 5470119, located in the
general vicinity of U. S. Route 220 (Franklin Road, S. W.),
State Route 789 and Van Winkle Road, S. W., from RS-3,
Single-Family Residential District, to C-2, General Commer-
cial District, C-1, Office and Institutional District, and
RG-1, General Residential District.
Ordinance No. 24899, on second reading, vacating, discon-
tinuing and closing an alley adjacent to Albemarle Avenue,
S. W., extending into the block bounded by Jefferson
Street, Maple Avenue, and First Street, S. W.
(10 min.)
(a - f )
d.
Ordinance No. 24900, on second reading, vacating, discon-
tinuing and closing a portion of the easterly side of
First Street, S. E., between Salem Avenue and Campbell
Avenue, S. E.
Ordinance No. 24901, on second reading, rezoning a 5.0
acre tract of land fronting on the westerly side of Inter-
state Route 581, designated as part of Official Tax No.
2250101, from IDM, Industrial Development District, to LM,
Light Manufacturing District.
ee
Ordinance No. 24910, on second reading, authorizing the
sale and conveyance of certain real estate owned by the
City and located at the northwest corner of South Jefferson
Street and Reserve Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia desig-
nated as a part of Official Tax No. 1032106, upon certain
terms and conditions.
f. A Resolution memorializing the late Dr. Charles M. Cornell.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Statement on the National League of Cities meeting. Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
b. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, comissions and
committees of Council.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
REGULAR WEEI~¥ SESSION ..... RO~OKE CITY COUNCIL
December 3, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Monday, December 3, 1979, at 2:00 p.m., with Vice-Mayor
Charles L. Landis presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Hampton W. Thomas and Vice-Mayor Charles L. Landis ........................ 6.
ABSENT: Mayor Noel C. Taylor ...................................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance;
and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by The Reverend Kenneth C. Wright, Pastor, Evangel
Foursquare Gospel Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Vice-
Mayor Charles L. Landis.
BONDS-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: Council at its special meeting on Monday, November 19,
1979, having adopted Resolution No. 24926 commending the efforts of the Chamber of Commerce in
support of the recently approved bond referendum, the Vice-Mayor presented Mr. John L. Walker,
President, Mr. Jack C. Smith, Executive Director, and Mr. John A. Kelley, Manager,-Civics Department.
Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce, with framed copies of the Resolution. Since Mr. Robert W.
Woody, Chairman of the Bond Referendum Comittee, could not be present, the Vice-Mayor advised
that a copy of the Resolution would be presented to him at a later date.
BID OPENINGS
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for airport parking lot
operations, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 2:00 p.m., Monday,
December 3, 1979, and to be opened before Council at 2:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as
the matter could be heard, on that date, the Vice-Mayor asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raisin° any question, the
Vice-Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon,
the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
S.F.W. Corporation
Monthly fee of $10.00 plus fifty (50) per cent of gross revenues.
Air Terminal Services, Incorporated
Percentage of
Monthly Gross
~ear Monthly Guarantee Revenues
First $25,833 plus -O-
Second 27,083 plus 3%
Third 30,000 plus 4%
Fourth 33,333 plus 9%
Fifth 37,500 plus 9%
Sixth 41,666 plus 9%
Seventh 47,500 plus 13%
Eighth 52,083 plus 14%
Ninth 56,250 plus 15%
Tenth 66,666 plus 16%
APCOA, Incorporated
Annual Guarantee:
First Year
Second Year
Third Year
Fourth Year
Fifth Year
Sixth Year
Seventh Year
Eighth Year
Ninth Year
Tenth Year
50,000
50,000
50,000
100.000
100.000
100.000
125.000
135 000
140000
150000
Plus - 50% of annual gross receipts from $450,000 to $600,000
60% of annual gross receipts from $600,000 to $750,000
70% of annual gross receipts from $750,000 to $900,000
85% of annual gross receipts over $900,000
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Woodrum Parkin~ Serwices~ Incorporated
First Year:
90.6% of gross receipts exceeding $14,000.00
per month but not over $42,000.00 per month;
plus 100% of gross receipts exceeding $42,000.00
per month.
Second Year:
90.6I of gross receipts exceeding $23,000.00
per month but not over $50,000.00 per month;
plus 100% of gross receipts exceeding $50,000.00
per month.
Third Year:
90.6% of gross receipts in excess of $25,000.00
per month.
Fourth Year:
90.6% of gross receipts in excess of $25,000.00
per month.
Fifth Year:
90.6% of gross receipts in excess of $26,000.00
per month.
Sixth Year:
90.6% of gross receipts in excess of $27 000.00
per month.
Seventh Year:
90.6% of gross receipts in excess of $28,000.00
per month.
Eighth Year:
90.6% of gross receipts in excess of $30,000.00
per month.
Ninth Year:
90.6% of gross receipts in excess of $31,000.00
per month.
Tenth Year:
90.6% of gross receipts in excess of $33,000.00
per month.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Vice-Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted.
The Vice-Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee,
III, and Kit B. Kiser as members of the committee.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Vice-Mayor advised that ali matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and would be considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact
that there were two requests for Executive Sessions included on the Consent Agenda,
however, the Executive Session requested by the Mayor would be deferred until the next
regular meeting of Council on Honday, December 10, 1979.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, November
12, 1979, and the special meeting held on Monday, November 19, 1979, were before Council.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .............. ~ ................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: A report of the Director of Finance requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a personnel and a legal matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
PENDING ITEMS: A list of items pending from July 19, 1976, through November
19, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Carland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A co,,,unication from Mr. John Ritchie, Jr., Executive
Director, Virginia Housing Development Authority, in regard to financing of a proposed
multi-family residential housing development knowm as South Roanoke Village, Phase II,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the communication be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
PERSONNEL: The qualification of Mrs. Stella M. Carpenter as a member of the
Personnel and Employment Practices Commission for a term of three years ending June
30, 1982, was before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
CIVIC CENTER: The qualification of Mr. James W. Burks, Jr., as a member of
the Roanoke Civic Center Commission for a term of three years ending September 30,
1982, was before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Lamdis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
PLANNING: The qualification of Mr. Charles A. Price, Jr., as a member of
the City Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Dennis L. Montgomery,
resigned, ending December 31, 1982, was before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The qualification of Mrs. Nina C. Bolden as a member of
the Advisory Board of Human Resources for a term of four years beginning December 1,
1979, and ending November 30, 1983, was before Council.
Mr. Hubard moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
REGULAR AGENDA
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: A request of Mr. George E. Franklin,
Jr., Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, to address Council on
the need for greater job skill training opportunities as a result of more effective
and efficient utilization of CETA funds and other human development funds, was before
Council.
ACTION:
The City Clerk advised that Mr. Franklin wished to withdraw the item from the
agenda; whereupon, Council concurred in the request.
PETITIONS AND C(~UNICATIONS:
ELECTIONS: A communication from the Electoral Board transmitting the following
corrected abstract of votes cast in the 21st Senatorial District in the General
Election held on November 6, 1979, was before Council.
"ABSTRACT OF VOTES cast in the City of Roanoke, Virginia at the General Election
held the first Tuesday after the first Monday In November, 1979, for
MEMBER(S) OF THE SENATE OF VIRGINIA
21ST DISTRICT
Names of Candidates
William B. Hopkins
Total Votes Received
(In Writing)
Total Votes
Received
(In Figures)
Number of
Challenged
Votes
Included
In Total
Eight Thousand Four hundred ( 8,480 ) 0
eighty
Ray L. Garland
Nine Thousand Seven hundred ( 9,799
ninety-nine
) 1
Nixon One ( 1 ) 0
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records
deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the election held on November 6,
1979, do hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes cast
at said election for Member(s) of the Senate of Virginia.
Given under our hands this 13th day of November, 1979.
A copy teste:
ELECTORAL BOAPD
(Si~ned~
(Signed)
(Si~ned)
(Sisned)
Alton B. Prillamaq~ Chairman
Daniel S. Brown~ Member
Andrew H. Thompson~.. Secretary
Andrew ~. Thompson~ ~ecretary, Electoral Board"
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Garland moved that the abstract of votes be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
COURTHOUSE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending approval
of the schematic drawings of the new Courts Building as presented with the exception
of the witness rooms for the Circuit Courts, and authorization to proceed with the
construction documents so bids may be received at the earliest possible date.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
CELEBRATIONS-CITY GOVERNMENT-MUSIC: The City Manager submitted a written
report recon~ending that Council not concur in the request of Mr. Hillard M. Jones to
name Roanoke "Bluegrass Capital of the World".
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted.
REFUSE COLLECTION: The City Manager submitted a written report advising that
the results of a feasibility study on refuse collection and separation of aluminium
from domestic and commercial waste will be presented to Council in March, 1980.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council receive and file and concur in the report.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
COUNCIL-CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that December 24, 1979, be granted as a holiday for all city employees, and that the
Council meeting scheduled for Monday, December 24, 1979, be rescheduled for Wednesday,
December 26, 1979, at 2:00 p.m.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mrs. Bo~les offered the following Resolution:
(#24927) A RESOLI~ION declaring a City holiday on December 24, 1979.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 38.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis .... 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.) (Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#24928) A RESOLUTION changing the date of a regularly scheduled weekly
meeting of Council.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 38.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the followin§ vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.) (Mr. Hubard was out of the Council Chamber.)
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with the James Alexander House at Highland Park, recom~ending that Council
authorize lease of the structure to the Old Southwest Neighborhood Alliance under
certain conditions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Appearing before Council in support of the recommendation were Mrs. Joel
Rlchert and Ms. Polly Ayers representing the Old Southwest Neighborhood Alliance.
Mr. Garland moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(#24929) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the lease by the City
of a structure kn~.ra as the 3ames Alexander House, 633 Walnut Avenue, S. W., located
in Highland Park, in the City, together with its outbuildings, to the Old Southwest
Neighborhood AllianceI on certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-GRAIqTS-LIBI~IES: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $33,598.00 be appropriated to the Libraries budget representing a
grant-in-aid from the Federal government for purchase of audiovisual equipment and
materials to improve services to the elderly and handicapped, and a reading machine
for the blind, and that authorization be given to execute the necessary forms therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24930) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 39.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#24931) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to accept a certain
Grant-in-Aid for the City Library approved by the State Library Board and to execute
the requisite documents to enable the City to receive such Grant-in-Aid.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 39.)
260
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ACTION:
ACT ION:
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion wee seconded
by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. -0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$2,907,300.00 new funding be appropriated and $3,466,671.00 carry-fo~ard funds be
reappropriated to certain CETA accounts for fiscal year 1980.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24932) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordaiu certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund and Fifth District Consortium Fund Appropriations Ordinances, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 40.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
CIVIC CENTER: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that the lease agreement with American Motor Inns, Incorporated, for concessions at
the Roanoke Civic Center be extended for one year ending July 31, 1980, to provide
sufficient time for an orderly advertisement period for competitive bidding for said
concession.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
M~rs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(~24933) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement
with American ~tor ~nns, Y. nc., extending the Civic Center lease and concession agreement
through July 31, 1980, and directing the City Manager to solicit bids for and award this
lease and concession agreement, to be effective August 1, 1980.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending execution
of two lease agreements with the F.A.A. for certain rent-free space for the airport
traffic control tower in the Terminal Building, and for certain rent-free space for
the Flight Service Station in Airport Building No. 1 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24934) AN ORDINanCE authorizing the proper City officials to enter into
agreements, numbered DOT-FA79EA-393 and DOT-FA79EA-427, with the United States of America,
Federal Aviation Administration, providing for the latter's rent-free lease from the City
of floor space in the Terminal Building and in Airport Building No. 1 at Roanoke Municipal
Airport, Woodrum Field.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending execution
of two service contracts with the F.A.A. for 3,777 square feet of free floor space in
the Terminal Building and 3,198 square feet in Airport Building #1 (Flight Service
Station), for provision by the City to the F.A,A. of utilities in connection with the
latter's lease of said floor space at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACTION:
Hr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24935) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the proper City officials to execute
contracts, numbered DOT-FA?gEA-423 and DOT-FA79EA-428, for the provision by the City
to the United States of America, Federal Aviation Administration, of utilities in
cOnnection with the letter's lease of floor space at Roanoke Nnnicipel Airport, Woodrum
Field; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 41.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~aaending execution
of rental and service contract Nos. DOT-FA79EA~422 and DOT-FA79EA-426 with the F.A.A.
for certain floor space in the Terminal Building and in Airport Building No. 1 (Flight
Service Station), at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(#24936) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the proper City officials to enter
into two agreements, numbered DOT-FA?9EA-422 and DOT-FA79EA-426, with the United
States of America, Federal Aviation Administration, providing for the latter's
lease from the City of floor space in the Terminal Building and Airport Building
No. i at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
~ wv. The
CO~_.C .... City !ianager orally requested that Council meet in Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
DISORDERLY CONDUCT-ABUSIVE LANGUAGE-CITY CODE: The City Attorney submitted
a written report transmitting a proposed disorderly conduct and abusive language
Ordinance which would prohibit the following types of conduct:
"(1)
engaging in conduct in any public place which has a
direct tendency to cause acts of violence by the
person or persons at whom such conduct is directed;
and
(2)
disrupting any public meeting or any meeting of any
school, literary society or place of religious worship
when such disruption prevents or interferes with the
orderly conduct of such meeting or has a direct
tendency to cause acts of violence by the person or
persons at whom such disruption is directed."
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24937) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 4, Offenses Against
the Peace, of Title XXIII, Misdemeanors and Offenses, Code of the City of Roanoke
(1956), as amended, by repealing Section 1, Disturbing the peace, Section 2, Disturbance
of a public performance, and Section 3, Disturbing religious worship, and by adding
new sections numbered 1.1, Disorderly conduct in public places, and 1.2 Abusive language,
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 41.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following vote:
262.
ACT I ON:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACT I ON:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Rubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Attorney submitted a written report advising
that at the November 12, 1979 meeting of City Council, he was instructed to prepare an
Ordinance closing that portion of the Crystal Spring alleyway which is bounded on both
sides by property which is owned by the City and dedicated for school purposes, and,
in accordance with that request, he presented a proposed Ordinance.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Hubard moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(#24938) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing, and closing a certain
portion of an alley extending in a northeasterly direction from 27th Street (formerly
6th Street), S. W., to 26th Street (formerly 5th Street), S.W., adjacent to Crystal
Spring school property, as is more particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: The Director of Finance submitted a written report
transmitting the first comprehensive Fee Schedule Compendium.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
CELEBRATIONS: A report from Mr. John R. Turbyfill, President, Roanoke
Centennial Commission, requesting that the Roanoke Geutenniai uommission be incorporated
in order to plan and carry out its work, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report he referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24898 rezoning property bearing Official Tax No.
5460101 and a portion of the property bearing Official Tax No. 5470119, located in the
general vicinity of U. S. Route 220 (Franklin Road, S. W.), State Route 789 and Van
Winkle Road, S. W., from RS-3, Single-Family Residential District, to C-2, General
Commercial District, C-I, Office and Institutional District, and RG-1, General Residential
District, having previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday,
November 12, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mr. Garland offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#24898) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 546, and Sheet No. 547,
Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning, subject to certain
conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 34.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council mambers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis--5.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard abstained from voting because he was not present when the public hearing
was held on Monday, November 12, 1979.) (Mayor Taylor was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24899 vacating, discontinuing and closing
an alley adjacent to Albemarle Avenue, S. W., extending into the block bounded by
Jefferson Street, Maple Avenue and First Street, S. W., having previously been before
Council for its first reading on Monday, November 12, 1979, read and adopted on its
first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following
for its second reading and final adoption:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(#24899) AN ORDINANCE permitting the vacating, discontinuing and closing of
an alley which is more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 35.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles amd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council me, ers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard abstained from voting because'he was not present when the public hearing
was held on Monday, November 12, 1979.) (Mayor Taylor was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24900 vacating, discontinuing and closing
a portion of the easterly side of First Street, S. E., between Salem Avenue and Campbell
Avenue, S. E., having previously been before the Council for its first reading on
Monday, November 12, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was
again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and
final adoption:
(#24900) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a
portion of First Street, S. E. between Salem Avenue, S. E. and Campbell Avenue, S. E.,
as more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 36.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard abstainad from voting because he was not present when the public
hearing was held on Monday, November 12, 1979.) (Mayor Taylor was absent.)
ZONING: Ordinance No. 24901 rezoning a 5.0 acre tract of land fronting on
the westerly side of Interstate Route 581, designated as part of Official Tax No.
2250101, from IDM, Industrial Development District, to LM, Light Manufacturing District,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, November
12, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the
body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24901) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the
Code of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 225, ~ectional 1976 Zone
Map, City of Roanoke, in relation to zoning, subject to certain conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 37.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard abstained from voting because he was not present when the public hearing
was held on Monday, November 12, 1979.) (Mayor Taylor was absent.)
SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 24910 authorizing the sale
and conveyance of certain real estate owned by the City and located at the northwest
corner of South Jefferson Street and Reserve Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia, designated
as a part of Official Tax No. 1032106, to Mr. George J. Buchanan, Jr., upon certain
conditions, having previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday,
November 12, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#24910) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the sale and conveyance of certain real
estate owned by the City and located at the northwest corner of South Jefferson Street
and Reserve Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia, designated as a part of Official Tax No.
1032106, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 38.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard abstained from voting because he was not present when the Ordinance was
adopted on first reading on Monday, November 12, 1979.) (Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure in memory of the late Dr. Charles M. Cornell, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Hubard offered the following Resolution:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
(#24939) A RESOLUTION memorializing the late Dr. Charles M. Cornell.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No, 46, page 42.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
I~ndis ............................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: A request of the Mayor to make a presentation on the National
League of Cities meeting which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, on November 24 - 28, 1979,
was before Council.
In view of the fact that Mayor Taylor was absent, Mr. Hubard moved that the
matter be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council on Monday, December 10,
1979. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
COUNCIL:
a personnel matter.
vote:
Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss
The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and adopted by the following
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas and Vice-
Mayor Landis ........................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
LICENSES-TAXES: Mrs. Mildred L. Ferguson, 1911 Denniston Avenue, S. W.,
appeared before Council in regard to her business license tax for 1976, advising that
payment was made for the first half of the year, but inasmuch as the business was not
operating during the last half of 1976, she is of the opinion that payment is unjust.
llrs. F~rgason requestea that gouncil provide some type of relief since the matter is
scheduled on the court docket for December 12, 1979.
The Director of Finance advised that the matter is now in litigation and
there is no way in which Council can be of assistance; whereupon, Mr. Mubard moved
that the matter be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and
adopted.
COUNCIL: Mr. Hubard read a prepared statement advising that he has accepted
appointment from Governor John Dalton, effective January 1, 1980, to be a member of
the Commission on Local Government, that service on such a commission precludes service
on any local governing body in Virginia and for this reason, he must resign from
Roanoke City Council as of December 31, 1979, and he will shortly submit his resignation
in writing.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas moved that the statement be received and filed with regret. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
At 3:30 p.m., the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 4:20 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Vice-Mayor Landis presiding and
all members of Council present, with the exception of Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
PERSONNEL: The Vice-Mayor advised that there is a vacancy on the Personnel
and Employment Practices Commission created by the resignation of Mr. William E.
Burroughs for a term ending June 30, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the
vacancy.
ACTION:
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Mr. Bobby Lee Browning.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Browning was elected as a member of
the Personnel and Employment Practices Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr.
William E. Burroughs, resigned, ending June 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. BROWNING: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Thomas
and Vice-Mayor Landis ............................................. 6.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
There being no further business, the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 4:25 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Vice-Mayor
(15 min. )
(15 min. )
(15 mln. )
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Monday, December 10, 1979
7:30 p. m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by the Reverend T. E.
Landis, Retired.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
Presentation of an award to Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
Introduction of Mr. James Ekstrom, Director of Technical
Assistance Program of Sister Cities International. Mr.
George E. Franklin, Jr.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Public hearing on the request of Marsar Associates
that that certain alley adjacent to First Street, S. W.,
extending into the block bounded by Jefferson Street, Maple
Avenue, and Albemarle Avenue, S. W., be vacated, discon-
tinued and closed. Mr. Kenneth C. King, Jr., Attorney.
B. Public hearing on the request of Mary G. Paige that
an alley within Section 8, according to the Map of Ingle-
side Land Company, be vacated, discontinued and closed.
Mr. Philip H. Lemon, Attorney.
C. Public hearing on the request of Chief Rentals that
that portion of 25th Street east of Colonial Avenue, which
runs from Colonial Avenue in an easterly direction and dead
ends at the state highway line for Interstate 581, and that
portion of the alley running north to south parallel to and
between Colonial Avenue and Sanford Avenue, bounded on the
west by Lots 10 through 14 and on the east by Lots 22
through 25, be vacated, discontinued and closed. Mr. W. F.
Mason, Jr., Attorney.
(15 ~:Ln. )
D. Public hearing on the request of Guy B. Merritt and
Nellygean K. Merritt that an unused alley which adjoins
the northerly boundary of Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 2, Sec-
tion 2, Map of Virginia Heights, and the southerly boundary
of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Section 2, Map of Virginia
Heights, be vacated, discontinued and closed. Mr. Harry S.
Rhodes, Attorney.
CONSER~ ~GENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
C-1 Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday,
December 3, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading thereof and
approve as recorded.
C-2 Request for an Executive Session on a personnel matter.
Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
C-3 An information report of the City Manager on the Parking
Garage operation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
C-4
Qualification of Mr. Bobby Lee Browning as a member of the
Personnel and Employment Practices Cormmission to fill the
unexpired term of Mr. William E. Burroughs, resigned, ending
June 30, 1980.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters:
(5 min. )
Request to address Council regarding the present enforcement
of Article 15, Flammable Finishes, Application of, of the
Fire Prevention Code. Ms. Susan Drain, Spokesperson.
Petitions and Communications:
a. (1)
(5 rain. )
(1-3)
A conu~unication from Ms. Corrine P. Hudgins, Registrar,
Virginia Historic Landmarks Com~ission, in regard to
nomination of the Pump House at 2016 Lake Street,
S. E., to the National Register of Historic Places and
the Virginia Landmarks Register.
(2)
A com~nunication from Mr. James P. Woods, Vice-President,
Roanoke Valley Historical Society, endorsing the pro-
posed designation.
(3) A Resolution adopted by the Roanoke Centennial Commis-
sion concurring in the proposed designation.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
(5 min. )
1. A report recommending that the City Manager be replaced
by the Director of Administration and Public Safety as
the city's alternate representative to the Policy Board
of the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium.
b. City Attorney:
(5 min. )
1. A report transmitting a proposed legislative program for
the 1980 Session of the General Assembly.
Reports of Committees:
(5 min. )
Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on Decem-
ber 5, 1979. Mr. William S. Hubard, Chairman.
g
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
(10 min. )
(a - e )
Ordinance No. 24929, on second reading, authorizing and pro-
viding for the lease by the City of a structure known as the
James Alexander House, 633 Walnut Avenue, S. W., located in
Highland Park, in the City, together with its outbuildings,
to the Old Southwest Neighborhood Alliance; on certain terms
and conditions.
Ordinance No. 24933, on second reading, authorizing the City
Manager to enter into an agreement with American Motor Inns,
Inc., extending the Civic Center lease and concession agree-
ment through July 31, 1980 and directing the City Manager to
solicit bids for and award this lease and concession agree-
ment, to be effective August 1, 1980.
Ordinance No. 24934, on second reading, authorizing the
proper City officials to enter into agreements, numbered
DOT-FA79EA-393 and DOT-FA79EA-427, with the United States
of America, Federal Aviation Administration, providing for
the latter's rent-free lease from the City of floor space
in the Terminal Building and in Airport Building No. 1 at
Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
Ordinance No. 24936, on second reading, authorizing the
proper city officials to enter into two agreements, num-
bered DOT-FA79EA-422 and DOT-FA79EA-426, with the United
States of America, Federal Aviation Administration, pro-
viding for the latter's lease from the City of floor space
in the Terminal Building and Airport Building No. 1 at
Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
Ordinance No. 24938, on second reading, permanently vacating,
discontinuing, and closing a certain portion of an alley
extending in a northeasterly direction from 27th Street
(formerly 6th Street), S. W., to 26th Street (formerly 5th
Street), S. W., adjacent to Crystal Spring school property,
as is more particularly described hereinafter.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Statement on the National League of Cities meeting. Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
be
A communication tendering his resignation as a member of
Roanoke City Council effective December 31, 1979. Mr.
William S. Hubard.
c. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
committees of Council.
10. Other Hearings of Citizens:
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REGULARWEEKLY SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
December 10, 1979
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Hunicipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Honday, December 10, 1979, at 7:30 p.m., the regular
meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ........... T ...................... 6.
ABSENT: Council member William S. Hubard ............................................. 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Hr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Hr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend T. E. Landis.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
Mr. C. T. Ashby, President of the Virginia Community Education Association, appeared
before Council and presented the Mayor with the Community Leadership Support Award which he accepted
on behalf of the Mayor at the National Co~nunity Education Association Convention in Boston, Massa-
chusetts, on December 1, 1979. He noted that this award is presented annually to the community
leader who has rendered exemplary support and service in the development of community education in
the local community.
Ms. Lisa Southall, Community Education Coordinator at Fallon Park Elementary School,
appeared before Council and congratulated the Mayor upon receipt of the award and presented him
with a silver replica of a four-leaf clover.
Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr., Chairman of the Kisumu Technical Assistance Committee,
appeared before Council and introduced Hr. James Ekstrom, Director of the Technical Assistance
Program of Sister Cities International.
Mr. Ekstrom advised that he assumed h~s new position four days ago and Roanoke is the
first sister city he has visited. He stated t~at he was very much impressea with the Kisumu, Kenya
and Wonju, Korea relationships. ·
Hr. Owen Shultz, who spent thirty days as a technical assistant in Kisumu, appeared before
Council and presented the following gifts from the Municipal Counc!?. of ~lisnmu:
1. Miniature Luo Mar?
2. Kikuyu Fly Wisk
3. Sugar Bowl Painted in Kenya's National Colors
4. Winnowing Trays Made From Papyrus
5. Carved Rhinoceros Made of Camphor Wood
He expressed the best wishes of the government and citizenry of Kisumu for a contir~uing
relationship.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ACTION:
ACTION:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to instructions of the Council contained in Resolution
No. 21414 the City Clerk set a public hearing for Monday, December 10, 1979, at 7:30
p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on the request of Marsar
Associates that that certain alley adjacent to First Street, S. W., extending into the
block bounded by Jefferson Street, Maple Avenue, and Albemarle Avenue, S. W., be vacated,
discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
Mr. Landis moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24940) AN ORDINANCE permitting the vacating, discontinuing and closing of an
alley which is more particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that the request be
approved was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A report of the viewers appointed pursuant to Resolution No. 24861 advising
that they inspected the alleyway and conclude that no inconvenience will result from
vacating, discontinuing and closing the alleyway, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Kenneth C. King, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Ordinance No. 24940, on its
first reading, was adopted by the following vote:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Rubard was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to instructions of the Council contained in
Resolution No. 21414, the City Clerk set a public hearing for Monday, December 10,
1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard on the request
of Mary G. Paige that an alley within Section 8, according to the Map of Ingleside Land
Company, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(#24941) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing an alley
within Section g according to the Map of Ingleside Land Company.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that the request be
approved, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A report of the viewers appointed pursuant to Resolution No. 24S74 advising
that they viewed the alley and are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience
would result to any individual or to the public from vacating, discontinuing and closing
the alley, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Philip H. Lemon, Attorney representing the petitioner, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Ordinance No. 24941, on its
first reading, was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to instructions of the Council contained in
Resolution No. 21414, the City Clerk set a public hearing for Monday, December 10,
1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard on the request
of Chief Rentals that that portion of 25th Street east of Colonial Avenue, which runs
from Colonial Avenue in an easterly direction and dead ends at the state highway line
for Interstate 581, and that portion of the alley running north to south parallel to
and between Colonial Avenue and Sanford Avenue, bounded on the west by Lots 10 through
14 and on the east by Lots 22 through 25, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter
was before the body.
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24942) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing (A) that
portion of 25th Street East of Colonial Avenue in the City of Roanoke, Virginia and
specifically that portion which runs from Colonial Avenue in an Easterly direction and
dead ends at the State Highway Line for Interstate 581, and (B) a portion of the alley
running North to South parallel to and between Colonial Avenue and Sanford Avenue and
specifically that portion bounded on the West by Lots 10 through 14 and on the East by
Lots 22 through 25, as shown on the Turner Map in the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that the request be
approved was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A report of the viewers appointed pursuant to Resolution No. 24873 advising
that they have visited and viewed the street and alley and they are unanimously of the
opinion that no inconvenience would result, either to any individual or to the public
from vacating, discontinuing and closing the street and alley, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. W. F. Mason, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Ordinance No. 24942, on its
first reading, was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
ACTION
ACT I ON:
STREETS ~ ALLEYS: Pursuant to instructions of the Council contained in
Resolution No. 21414, the City Clerk set a public hearing for Monday, December 10,
1979, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on the request
of Guy B. Merritt and Nellygean K. Merritt that an unused alley which adjoins the
northerly boundary of Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 2, Section 2, Map of Virginia Heights, and
the southerly boundary of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Section 2, Map of Virginia Heights,
be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24943) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating an unused alley which adjoins the
northerly boundary of Lots 7, 8, and 9, Block 2, Section 2, Map of Virginia Heights and
the southerly boundary of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Section 2, Map of Virginia Heights.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that the request be
approved, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A report of the viewers appointed pursuant to Resolution No. 24872 advising
that they are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience would result to any
individual or to the public, from permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing the
alley, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Harry S. Rhodes, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Ordinance No. 24943, on its
first reading, was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and would be considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact
that there was one request for an Executive Session included on the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, December
3, 1979, were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
COUNCIL: A request of the Mayor for an Executive Session to discuss a personnel
matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see com~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
PARKING GARAGE: An information report of the City Manager on the parking
garage operation, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
ACTION:
AYBS: Council m~mbers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..............................................................................
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
PERSONNEL: The qualification of Hr. Bobby Lee Browning as a member of the
Personnel and Employment Practices Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. William
E. Burroughs, resigned, ending June 30, 1980, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
REGULAR AGENDA
ACTION:
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT-COMPLAINTS: Ms. Susan Drain, representing Drain's Body and
Fender Shop and other small body shops in the City, appeared before Council in regard
to the present enforcement of Article 15, Flammable Finishes, Applioation of, of the
Fire Prevention Code. She advised that many of the small operators cannot afford to
make necessary modifications to their buildings in order to meet Fire Prevention Code
requirements regarding paint spraying operations and stated that the Fire Marshal has
given 90 days' notice to some shops to meet code requirements or cease spray operations.
(For full text of Ms. Drain's remarks, see Exhibit No. 110 on file in the City Clerk's
Office.)
During the course of discussion, the City Attorney pointed out that Council
has created a Board of Fire Appeals to which any person can appeal when he or she feels
that the law is being unfairly or wrongfully applied or wrongfully interpreted and stated
that Ms. Drain has that alternative available.
Mr. Richard Crush, 2532 Berkley Avenue, ~. W'., app~i'ed before Council and
spoke in regard to the matter.
(For full text of Mr. Crush's remarks, see Exhibit No. 111 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
would be
that the
In view of the City Attorney's remarks, Mr. Grove stated that the next approach
for the complainants to file an appeal with the Board of Fire Appeals and moved
matter be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas.
Mr. Garland requested that Mr. Grove's motion be amended to provide that the
matter also be referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to
Council as to whether or not the provisions are overly restrictive; whereupon, Messrs.
Grove and Thomas amended the motion as requested and the motion, as amended, was adopted.
Ms. Drain stated that some of the operators have been given 90 days in which
to either comply or cease their operations, that some notices have already expired and
she called particular attention to another notice which will expire on January 4, 1980.
She inquired as to what will happen to those operators whose notices expire prior to
a ruling by the Board of Fire Appeals. The City Attorney advised that in an appeal of
this nature, building or otherwise, once the appeal is filed with the Board, that will
operate as a stay and a continuance during which time there will be no action taken to
the detriment of the parties appealing.
The City Manager advised that he would study the matter and submit a report
to Council on December 17, 1979, but in the meantime, he encouraged the affected persons
to file an appeal with the Board of Fire Appeals.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
LANDMARKS-WATER DEPARTMENT: A communication from Ms. Corrine P. Hudgins,
Registrar, Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, in regard to nomination of the Pump
House at 2016 Lake Street, S. E., to the National Register of Historic Places and the
Virginia Landmarks Register, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A communication from Mr. James P. Woods, Vice-President, Roanoke Valley
Historical Society, endorsing the proposed designation; and a Resolution adopted by the
Roanoke Centennial Commission concurring in the proposed designation, were also before
Council.
(For full text, see communication and Resolution on file in the City Clerk's
Office,)
After a discussion of the matter in which Mr. M. Carl Andrews, a member of
the Roanoke Centennial Commission, presented certain historical facts about the pump,
Mr. Landis moved that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure in
support of the proposed designation with the understanding that the designation will
include the building, pump and equipment within the building. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted.
ACTION:
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Mr. Landis moved that the communication from the Roanoke Historical Society
and the Resolution from the Roanoke Centennial Co~mission be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
C(RiPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ACT: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending that the City Manager be replaced by the Director of Adminis-
tration and Public Safety as the City's alternate representative to the Policy Board of
the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#24944) A RESOLUTION appointing the City's Director of Administration and
Public Safety as the City's alternate representative to the Policy Board of the Fifth
District Employment and Training Consortium, and relieving the City Manager of this
responsibility.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 46.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
LEGISLATION-CITY CHARTER: The City Attorney submitted a written report
transmitting a proposed legislative program for the 1980 Session of the General Assembly,
and recommending that Council meet with the City's representatives to the General
Assembly on Monday, December 17, 1979, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council's Conference Room.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In regard to that portion of the report dealing with proposed Charter amendments
viz: Appointment of Acting City Manager, Mr. Thomas moved that the wording be adjusted
in order to provide that the new subsection (f) will apply only to those employees
under the jurisdiction of the City Manager. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
adopted.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City
Attorney that Council meet with the City's representatives to the General Assembly on
Monday, December 17, 1979, at 4:00 p.m., in the Council's Conference Room. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution providing for a Special Meeting
of the Council on Monday, December 17, 1979, immediately following the meeting of the
Greater Roanoke Transit Company in the Council Chamber for the purpose of holding a
public hearing on the Charter amendments proposed to be requested by the City from the
1980 Session of the General Assembly and to adopt any required Ordinances and Resolutions
with respect to the City's legislative proposals:
(#24945) A RESOLUTION fixing the date of a Special Meeting of the
Council of the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 46.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AUDIT COMMITTEE: Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on
December 5, 1979, were before Council.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the minutes be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Ordinance No. 24929 authorizing and providing for the
lease by the City of a structure known as the James Alexander House, 633 Walnut Avenue,
S. W., located in Highland Park, in the City, together with its outbuildings, to the
Old Southwest Neighborhood Alliance; on certain terms and conditions, having previously
been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, December 3, 1979, read and
adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Garland
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24929) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the lease by the City of
a structure known as the James Alexander House, 633 Walnut Avenue, S. W., located in
Highland Park, in the City, together with its outbuildings, to the Old Southwest
Neighborhood Alliance; on certain terms and conditions.
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ACTION:
ACT ION:
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 43.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~lee, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor- ............ ------ - .... --- -- ------ --------- ------ ------------ ------ --------- -- -6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
CIVIC CENTER: Ordinance No, 24933 authorizing the City Manager to enter into
an agreement with American Motor Inns, Incorporated, extending the Civic Center lease
and concession agreement through July 31, 1980 and directing the City Manager to solicit
bids for and award this lease and concession agreement, to be effective August 1, 1980,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, December 3,
1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body,
Mr. Grove offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24933) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement
with American Motor Inns, lnc., extending the Civic Center lease and concession agreement
through July 31, 1980 and directing the City Manager to solicit bids for and award this
lease and concession agreement, to be effective August 1, 1980.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 43.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 24934 authorizing the proper City officials to enter
into agreements numbered DOT-FA79EA-393 and DOT-FA79EA-427, with the United States of
America, Federal Aviation Administration, providing for the letter's rent-free lease
from the City of floor space in the Terminal Building and in Airport Building No. 1 at
Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, having previously been before the Council for
its first reading on Monday, December 3, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading
and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#24934) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the proper City officials to enter into
agreements, numbered 90T-FA79EA-393 and DOT-FA79EA-427, with the United States of
America, Federal Aviation Administration, providing for the latter's rent-free lease
from the City of floor space in the Terminal Building and in Airport Building No. 1 at
Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 44.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 24936 authorizing the proper City officials to enter
into two agreements numbered DOT-FA-79EA-422 and DOT-FA-79EA-426, with the United
States of America, Federal Aviation Administration, providing for the latter's lease
from the City of floor space in the Terminal Building and Airport Building No. 1 at
Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, having previously been before the Council for
its first reading on Monday, De¢omher 3, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading
and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Landis offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#24936) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the proper City officials to enter into
two agreements, numbered DOT-FA-79EA-422 and DOT-FA79EA-426, with the United States of
America, Federal Aviation Administration, providing for the letter's lease from the
City of floor space in the Terminal Building and Airport Building No. 1 at Roanoke
Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 44.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
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(Hr..Hubard w~ absent.)
ACTION:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24938 permanently vacating, discontinuing
and closing a certain portion of an alley extendtn$ in a northeasterly direction from
27th Street (formerly 6th Street), S. H., to 26th Street (formerly 5th Street), S. H.,
adjacent to Crystal Spring school property, having previously been before the Council
for its first reading on Honday, December 3, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading
and laid over, was again before the body, Hrs. Bovles offering the folloving for ils
second reading and final adoption:
(#24938) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a
certain portion of an alley extending in a northeasterly direction from 27th Street
(formerly 6th Street), S. W., to 26th Street (formerly 5th Street), S. W., adjacent to
Crystal Spring school property, as is more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 44.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
COUNCIL: The Mayor presented a statement on the National League of Cities
meeting which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 24 - 28, 1979.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
COUNCIL: A communication from Councilman William S. Hubard tendering his
resignation as a member of the Roanoke City Council effective December 31, 1979, advising
that he has accepted an appointment from Governor John N. Dalton to be a member of the
Commission on Local Government, was before the body.
(For full text, see conmunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mrs. Bowles moved that the resignation be accepted with regret. The motion
was seconueu by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
COMMITTEES: A list containing vacancies on various authorities, boards,
commissions and committees of Council, was before the body.
Under the Consent Agenda portion of the meeting, it was agreed that Council
would consider the vacancies in Executive Session as a personnel matter.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZEI/S:
ACTION:
COUNCIL: Mr. Landis moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss
two personnel matters. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mr. Hubard was absent.)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
9:20 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
SPECIAL SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
December 17, 1979
2:30 p.m.
A special meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke was called to order on Honday,
December 17, 1979, at 2:30 p.m., following the Greater Roanoke Transit Ccmpany Board of Directors
meeting, in the Council Chamber, fourth floor of the Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S.
Roanoke, Virginia, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Lucian Y. Grove, William S. Hubard,
Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .................................. 6.
ABSENT: Council member Robert A. Garland ............................................ 1.
The special meeting was called pursuant to the following Resolution No. 24945 adopted
by the Council on Monday, December 10, 1979:
"IN THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
The 10th day of December, 1979.
No. 24945.
A RESOLUTION fixing the date of a Special Meeting of the
Council of the City of Roanoke.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that
a Special Meeting of the Council be held on December 17, 1979,
immediately following the meeting of the Greater Roanoke
Transit Company in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Build-
ing, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., in said City for the purpose of
holding a public hearing on the Charter amendments proposed to
be requested by the City from the 1980 Session of the General
Assembly and to adopt any required ordinances and resolutions
with respect to the City's legislative proposals.
ATTEST:
S/ Mary F. Parker
City Clerk"
The Mayor asked if there were persons present who would like to address
Council regarding any aspect of the proposed Charter amendments. There being none, Mr.
Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#24946) A RESOLUTION requesting the 1980 Session of the General Assembly of
Virginia to enact certain amendments to the Roanoke Charter of 1952, as amended.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 46.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
(Mr. Garland was absent.)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the special meeting
adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ........ ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, December 26, 1979
2:00 p.m.
AGENDA FOR THE COUNCIL
Call to Order -- Roll Call.
The invocation will be delivered by The Reverend John D.
Guthrie, Jr., Raleigh Court United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States
of America will be led by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
CONSENT AGENDA
ALL MATTERS LISTED UNDER THE CONSENT AGENDA ARE CONSIDERED
TO BE ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND WILL BE ENACTED BY ONE
MOTION IN THE FORM LISTED BELOW. THERE WILL BE NO SEPARATE DIS-
CUSSION OF THESE ITEMS. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM WILL
BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AND CONSIDERED SEPARATELY.
Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday,
December 10, 1979, and the special meeting held on Monday, Decem-
ber 17, 1979.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Dispense with the reading thereof and
approve as recorded.
Request for an Executive Session on two personnel matters.
Mayor Taylor.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
C-3 Request for an Executive Session on
Thomas.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
C-4 A report of the Director of Finance
Session on a legal and personnel matter.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Concur in request.
a personnel matter. Mr.
requesting an Executive
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An application from Mr. Robert F. Rider, Attorney, repre-
senting Eleanor McDowell Webb, requesting that a certain alley-
way approximately 15 feet in width, being parallel to Fallon
Park, and Section 6, McDonald Addition, extending from the
northerly side of what was formerly Campbell Avenue to the
northerly side of 18th Street, S. E., be vacated, discontinued
and closed.
RECOMb[ENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution appointing viewers and
refer the application to the City Planning
Commission for study, report and reco~en-
dation to Council.
REGULAR AGENDA
Hearing of Citizens Upon Public Matters: None.
Petitions and Communications:
(5 min. )
A coaununication from Mr. Charles R. Mitchell advising of
certain motions filed with the local U. S. District Court
in the pending sewer serf suit of Barry C. Woods et al vs.
Roanoke County Public Service Authority et al.
Reports of Officers:
a. City Manager:
(5 min. )
A report in connection with acceptance by the city of the
donation of approximately 17 acres of surplus Veterans
Administration property for park purposes.
b. City Attorney:
(5 min. )
A report transmitting a Resolution requesting the General
Assembly to amend ~15.1-364, Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended, to eliminate the necessity of viewers being ap-
pointed to make recommendations on street and alley
closings whenever a local governing body has delegated
this responsibility to its local planning commission.
(5 min. )
A report transmitting an Ordinance revising and updating
parking regulations and city Code sections pertaining to
the impoundment of motor vehicles and the removal and
disposition of abandoned vehicles.
c. Director of Finance:
(5 min. )
A report recommending that $11,280.00 be transferred in
connection with participation of certain officials in
the I.C.M.A. Retirement Plan.
Reports of Committees:
ae
(5 min. )
A report of the Audit Committee in connection with the
engagement of independent auditors for the years ending
June 30, 1980 through 1984. Mr. William S. Hubard,
Chairman.
min.)
A co~ununication from the Roanoke City School Board request-
ing that $316,050.00 be appropriated to Project REACH, P. L.
94-142, and $20,225.00 be appropriated to Safety First,
Federal Highway Safety Project. Mr. James A. Allison, Jr.,
Chairman.
(5 min. )
A communication from the Roanoke City School Board request-
ing that Council advance $192,000.00 from the $2 million
bond issue for certain specified projects. Mr. James A.
Allison, Jr., Chairman.
Unfinished Business: None.
Introduction and Consideration of Ordinances and Resolutions:
Ordinance No. 24940, on second reading, vacating, discon-
tinuing and closing that certain alley adjacent to First
Street, S. W., extending into the block bounded by Jeffer-
son Street, Maple Avenue, and Albemarle Avenue, S. W.
Ordinance No. 24941, on second reading, vacating, discOn-
tinuing and closing an alley within Section 8, according to
the Map of Ingleside Land Company.
(15 min.)
(a - g )
Ordinance No. 24942, on second reading, vacating, discon-
tinuing and closing that portion of 25th Street east of
Colonial Avenue which runs from Colonial Avenue in an
easterly direction and dead ends at the state highway line
for Interstate 581, and that portion of the alley running
north to south parallel to and between Colonial Avenue and
Sanford Avenue bounded on the west by Lots 10 through 14
and on the east by Lots 22 through 25.
Ordinance No. 24943, on second reading, vacating, discon-
tinuing and closing an unused alley which adjoins the
northerly boundary of Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 2, Section 2,
Map of Virginia Heights, and the southerly boundary of Lots
1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Section 2, Map of Virginia Heights.
e. A Resolution commending City employees who participated in
computation of water and sewer refunds.
10.
A Resolution urging the Virginia Historic Landmarks Com-
mission and the United States Department of the Interior
to place the Crystal Spring Steam Pump House and its Snow
steam pump on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the
National Register, respectively.
An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of the
1979-80 General Fund, Capital Projects Fund and Grant
Program Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for
an emergency.
Motions and Miscellaneous Business:
a. Vacancies on various authorities, boards, commissions and
committees of Council.
Other Hearings of citizens:
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
December 26, 1979
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Wednesday, December 26, 1979, at
2:00 p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
William S. Hubard, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................ 7.
ABSENT: None ......................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City
Attorney; Mr. William M. Hackworth, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M, Schlanger, Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend John D. Guthrte, Jr,, Pastor,
Raleigh Court United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
COUNCIL-ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The Mayor stated that inasmuch as this would be the
last official City Council meeting for Councilman William S. Hubard who has resigned from Council
effective December 31, 1979, to accept an appointment by Governor John N. Dalton to the Commission
on Local Government, the members of Council would like to pay tribute to Mr. Hubard; whereupon, on
behalf of the Council, the Mayor presented the following statement:
('Mr. William Stebbins Hubard has rendered most valuable ser-
vices to our Roanoke City Council. No man has served with
a greater degree of integrity and sincerity. We cannot
appraise adequately the value of his services, but it far
exceeds any monetary compensation we pay him.
We have enjoyed his presence on City Council and he is noted
for his fine presence, quick wit, and enormously persuasive
manner. William Hubard is a man of great character and wonder-
f~i ~emperament who enjoys a splendid reputation for integrity,
honesty, and loyalty.
We all admire his penetrating insight into the complexities
of our Auditing Department and we sincerely appreciate his
outstanding service as Chairman of the Audit Committee. He
also played a vital role in establishing a tremendous ad-
ministrative team that has labored zealously with City
Council to maintain Roanoke's identity as the Star City of
the South.
Bill Hubard's profound knowledge and experience have won for
him widespread recognition and he has performed his offi-
cial duties on City Council with fearless determination.
He is certain to be a source of strength in his new position
as a member of the Commission on Local Government recently
appointed by Governor John Dalton.
Naturally, he leaves us with mixed emotions today. We are
happy that the Governor saw fit to select a man of Williom
Hubard's ability to assume a vital responsibility for the
State of Virginia. At the same time, we regret that he is
participating in his last meeting today as a member of
the Roanoke City Council. ~t is our prayer that continuing
success and progress will be the identifying marks of all
of his future endeavors.
I am honored and privileged at this time to present to a
great American, a distinguished member of the Roanoke
City Council, and a true personal friend, the Key to the
City of Roanoke, the Star City of the South."
ACTION:
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution recognizing the meritorious service
of the Honorable William S. Hubard:
(#24947) A RESOLUTION recognizing the meritorious service of the Honorable
William S. Hubard, Member of City Council.
WHEREAS, the Honorable William S. Hubard, who has faithfully served the City
aa a Member of this Council fromMay 22, 1972, until the present, has announced his
resignation as a Member of this Council effective December 31, 1979, in order to accept
an appointment from The Honorable John N, Dalton, Governor of Virginia, to the Local
Government Comm~ission;
WHEREAS, during his tenure on Council, he sought to apply sound business
principles to the operation of local government, encouraged innovative management and
worked to insure the fiscal soundness of this City government, and while doing so,
displayed personal characteristics of integrity, perceptiveness, innovativeness, tact,
friendliness, and congeniality; and
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
WHEREAS, Mr. Hubard gave unselfishly of his time and ability serving as Chairman
of the Audit Co~m~ittee of Council, a Committee he was instrumental in establishing, and
as Chairman of the Personnel Coimaittee of Council, which recommended appointment of the
present City Manager, City Attorney and Director of Finance, and as a member of the
Water Resources Committee and numerous other cv~lttees of Council.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. That Council adopts this means of recognizing the very meritorious services
rendered to the City of Roanoke and its people by the Honorable William S. Hubard;
2. That the City Clerk is directed to forward an attested copy of this resolutio
of commendation and appreciation to Mr. Hubard.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 53.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Hubard abstained from voting.)
Vice-Mayor Landis then presented Mr. Hubard with a framed copy of the
Resolution.
On behalf of the Council, Mr. Thomas presented Mr. Hubard with a sterling
silver sandwich tray in honor of his tenure on Council.
Mr. Grove presented him with a framed Certificate of Merit of services
rendered.
Mr. Garland presented him with a gold tie tack with the Mill Mountain Star
engraved thereon and the inscription "Roanoke - Star City of the South".
Mrs. Bowles presented a gold stick pin to Mrs. Nubard and daughter Gay with
the Mill Mountain Star engraved thereon and the inscription "Roanoke - Star City of the
South".
Mrs. Bowles also presented Mr. Hubard's son, Stebbins, with a gold tie tack.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent ~genda were considere
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed,
and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and
considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact that there were four
requests for Executive Sessions of Council included on the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, December
10, 1979, and the special meeting held on Monday, December 17, 1979, were before Council.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
COUNCIL: A co~unication from the Mayor requesting an Executive Session of
Council on two personnel matters, was before the body.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
COUNCIL: A co~nunication from Mr. Thomas requesting an Executive Session of
Council to discuss a personnel matter, was before the body.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
COUNCIL: A report of the Director of Finance requesting an Executive Session of
Council on a legal and personnel matter, was before the body.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
ACTION:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Robert F. Rider, Attorney,
representing Eleanor McDowell Webb, requesting that a certain alleyway approximately 15
feet in width, being parallel to Fallon Park, and Section 6, McDonald Addition, extending
from the northerly side of what was formerly Campbell Avenue to the northerly side of
18th Street, S. E., be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment of
viewers:
(#24948) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any
three of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the Petition of Eleanor McDowell
Webb to discontinue and close a certain alleyway, approximately 15 feet in width, being
parallel to Fallon Park and Section 6, McDonald Addition, extending from the northerly
side of what was formerly Campbell Avenue to the northerly side of 18th Street, S. E.i
and referring the proposal to the City Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 53.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the application be referred to the City Planning Commissio:
for study, report and recon~nendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove
and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
REGULAR AGENDA
RFA~ING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: Mr. Charles R. Mitchell,
2031 Meadowbrook Road, N. W., appeared before Council and presented a communication
advising of certain motions filed with the local U. S. District Court in the pending
sewer serf suit of Barry C. Woods, et al vs. Roanoke County Public Service Authority, et
al.
(For full text, see co~aunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Inasmuch as the matter is in litigation and it would be inappropriate for
Council to make any remarks relating thereto, Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be
received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hubard and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-BUDGET: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with acceptance by the city of the donation of approximately 17 acres of
surplus Veterans Administration property for park purposes. He recommended that Cwancil
authorize the transfer, and expenditure, of $20,000 from the Capital Improvement Reserve
Account to a new'account to be established by the Director of Finance under Recreational
Facilities in the Capital Fund which will be used to fence the common boundary between
the subject property and the VA property still being utilized.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the City Manager's recommendation and
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24949) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 54.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................. ~ .......................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
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ACTION:
Senator-Elect Ray L. Garland appeared before Council in support of naming the
in honor of the late Lt. Col. Joseph A. Moses.
(For full text of Mr. Garland's statement, see Exhibit No. 112 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Mr. Garland's statement be taken under advisement until
the City has received title to the property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and
unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-PLANNING-LEGISLATION: The City Attorney submitted a written
report transmitting a Resolution requesting the General Assembly to amend Section 15.1-
364, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, to eliminate the necessity of viewers being
appointed to make recomm~endations on street and alley closings whenever a local governing
body has delegated this responsibility to its local planning cv~ission.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#24950) A RESOLUTION requesting the General Assembly to amend Section
15.1-364, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, to eliminate the necessity of viewers
being appointed to make recommendations on street and alley closings whenever a local
governing body has delegated this responsibility to its local planning com~ission.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 55.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
TRAFFIC: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting an Ordinance
revising and updating parking regulations and City Code sections pertaining to the
impoundment of motor vehicles and the removal and disposition of abandoned vehicles.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24951) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Article VI, Stopping, Standin~
and Parking, containing Sections 81 through 101, and Section 151, and Section 156 through
and including Section 161 of Chapter 1, T.raffic Code, of Title ~fZZI, Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to provide for a system
of updated and uniform parking regulations, and regulations providing for the impoundment
of motor vehicles and the disposition of abandoned vehicles.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles.
Following a discussion regarding towing fees, the Director of Finance recummended
that Council approve the proposed fees contained in Section 81.22 of the above Ordinance
with the understanding that the City Attorney and the Director of Finance will give further
study to Section 81.22 and report to Council at a later date.
The following vote was recorded on Ordinance No. 24951 on its first reading:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-CITY EMPLOYEES-PENSIONS: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report recommending that $11,280.00 be transferred in connection with participation of
certain officials in the I.C.M.A. Retirement Plan.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24952) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 55.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
MUNICIPAL AUDITOR-AUDITS: Mr. Hubard, Chairman of the Audit Committee, presented
a written report advising that on December 5, 1979, the Committee received two proposals
for audits of the financial statements of the City of Roanoke for the years ending June
30, 1980 through 1984, that the proposals were evaluated in accord with the uniform
criteria established prior to requesting proposals, and recommending that Council approve
the engagement of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company for these audits.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
N~. ~uba~d offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25953) AN ORDINANCE authorizing employment of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell &
Co., to perform annual audits of the City's finances for each of the fiscal years ending
June 30, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1984, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 56.)
Mr. Hubard moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the follow~ng vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
that $316,050.00 be appropriated to Project REACH, P. L. 94-142, and that $20,225.00 be
appropriated to Safety First, Federal Highway Safety Project, was before Council.
(For full text, see cormmunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A report of the Director of Finance advising that he has reviewed the communicatJ
and recommending that Council approve the requested appropriation and transfer, was also
before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the request of the School Board and
that the communication be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper
measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS-BOND ISSUES: A communication from the Roanoke City School
Board requesting that Council advance $192,000.00 from the $2 million bond issue for
certain specified projects, was before the body.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Director of Finance submitted a written report advising that Council has
referred the School Board's list of projects to the Water Resources Committee for study
and report, and inasmuch as the School Board has not met with the Committee, he does not
see how the administration can reco~end advancing the funds at this time.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the matter be referred to the Water Resources Committee
for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowies
and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24940 vacating, discontinuing and closing
that certain alley adjacent to First Street, S. W., extending into the block bounded by
Jefferson Street, Maple Avenue and Albemarle Avenue, S. W., having previously been
before the Council for its first reading on Monday, December 10, 1979, read and adopted
on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24940) AN ORDINANCE permitting the vacating, discontinuing and closing of
an alley which is more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 49.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24941 vacating, discontinuing and closing
an alley within Section 8, according to the Map of Ingieside Land Company, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, December 10, 1979,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Grove offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24941) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing an
alley within Section 8 according to the Map of Ingleside Land Company.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 50.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
ACTION:
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ACTION:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
STREETS A~D ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24942 vacating, discontinuing and closing
that portion of 25th Street east of Colonial Avenue which runs from Colonial Avenue in
an easterly direction and dead ends at the state highway line for Interstate 581, and
that portion of the alley running north to south parallel to and between Colonial Avenue
and Sanford Avenue bounded on the west by Lots 10 through 14 and on the east by Lots 22
through 25, having previously been before the Council for its first reading on Honday,
December 10, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before
the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24942) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing (A)
that portion of 25th Street East of Colonial Avenue in the City of Roanoke, Virginia and
specifically that portion which runs from Colonial Avenue in an Easterly direction and
dead ends at the State Highway Line for Interstate 581, and (B) a portion of the alley
running North to South parallel to and between Colonial Avenue and Sanford Avenue and
specifically that portion bounded on the West by Lots 10 through 14 and on the East by
Lots 22 through 25, as shown on the Turner Map in the City of Roanoke, Virginia.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 51.)
Hrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24943 vacating, discontinuing and closing
an unused alley which adjoins the northerly boundary of Lots 7 8 and 9, Block 2, Section
2, Map of Virginia Heights, and the southerly boundary of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2,
Section 2, Map of Virginia Heights, having previously been before the Council for its
first reading on Monday, December 10, 1979, read and adopted on its first reading and
laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(#24943) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating an unused alley which adjoins the
northerly boundary of Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 2, Section 2, MAp of Virginia Heights and
the southerly boundary of Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 2, Section 2, hap of Virginia kieights.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 52.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
CITY EMPLOYEES-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION:
Council having previously instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure
commending those city employees who participated in the computation of water and sewer
refunds, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#24954) A RESOLUTION commending City employees who participated in computation
of water and sewer refunds.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 56.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
LANDMARKS-WATER DEPARTMENT: Council having previously instructed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure urging the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission
and the United States Department of the Interior to place the Crystal Spring Steam Pump
House and its Snow steam pump on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register
respectively, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#24955) A RESOLUTION urging the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission and
the United States Department of the Interior to place the Crystal Spring Steam Pump
House and its Snow steam pump on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register
respectively.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 57.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
ACTION:
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AYES: Council me~bers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIP, E DEPARTMENT-PUBLIC WORKS-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS:
Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday, December 17, 1979, having
requested the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure in regard to authorization of
expenditure of $20,000.00 for repair of team sport athletic fields used by the Parks and
Recreation Department; Police Department staffing; and the close-out of Local Public
Works Grants Nos. 01-51-26669, 01-51-26696 and 01-51-26716, Mr. Landis offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#24956) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund, Capital Projects Fund and Grant Program Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 58.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITY CODE: The Mayor noted that there was a vacancy on the City Code and City
Charter Recodification Com~ittee created by the resignation of Mr. William A. Hewitt and
called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the name of Mr. W. Robert Herbert.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Herbert was elected as a member of the
City Code and City Charter Recodification Committee by the following vote:
FOR MR. HERBERT: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................... 7.
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE ON CRIME PREVENTION Aii~ ~u~AL OgV~LOP}~T: The
noted that there was a vacancy on the Citizens' Task Force on Crime Prevention and
Social Development created by the resignation of Mr. John S. Voit for a term ending June
30, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Grove placed in nomination the name of Hrs. Joel W. Richert.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Richert was elected as a member of
the Citizens' Task Force on Crime Prevention and Social Development to fill the unexpired
term of Mr. John S. Voit ending June 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. RICHERT: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................................................................ 7.
FLOODS-HURRICANES: The Mayor noted that there was a vacancy on the Flood
Plain Co~nittee created by the resignation of Mr. William L, Myers for a term ending
June 30, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. Michael R. Kraus.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Kraus was elected as a member of the
Flood Plain Committee to fill the unexpired term of Mr. William L. Myers ending June
30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. KRAUS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ........................................................................
In view of the fact that Mr. Kraus is not a city resident, Mr. Thomas moved
that the residency requirement be waived in this instance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
COUNCIL: The City Manager orally requested that Council meet in Executive
Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation.
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Hubard, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
At 3:10 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
ATTEST:
At 5:20 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Playor Taylor pres/d/nS and
me~bers of Council present.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
5:22 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk Mayor
REGULARWEEKLY SESSION ...... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
January 7, 1980
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, December 7, 1980, at
2:00 p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ..................................... 6.
ABSENT: None ........................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City
Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Taylor.
BID OPENINGS
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
FIRE DEPARTMENT-CITY MARKET-CITY PROPERTY: Pursuant to notice of advertisement
for bids for development and utilization of the City Market Building and Fire Station
No. 1, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, January
7, 1980, and to be opened and read before the Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date, the
Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no representa-
tive present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with
the opening of the bids, whereupon, the City Clerk advised that three bids had been
received, however, the bid of Andrews Industries was submitted at 1:40 p.m,, and the
deadline for receipt of bids was 1:30 p.m.
Upon question from the Mayor, the City Attorney stated that all bids should be
opened and that the committee would review the matter of the late bid.
Mr. Garland moved that all three bids be opened and that the City Attorney
review the matter of the late bid submitted by Andrews Industries and advise Council
as per his findings. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
The City Clerk opened and read bids from Landmarks Design Services, Arnold P.
Masinter and Company, Incorporated, and Andrews Industries.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove and.H.B. Ewert as members of the
committee.
ACTION:
ACTION:
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered to be
routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed, and
if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and con-
sidered separately. He called particular attention to the fact that there were two
requests for Executive Sessions of Council included on the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Wednesday, December
26, 1979, were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Council members ~owles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
NAYS:
COUNCIL: A communication from the Mayor requesting an Executive Session to
discuss two personnel matters, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Ts
NAYS:
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PLANNING: An annual report of the City Planning Commission, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Ts
NAYS:
PENDING ITEMS: A list of pending items from July 19, 1976 through December
26, 1979, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
NAYS:
NEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with the request of South Roanoke Village Apartments, Phase II, for official
comment on Virginia Housing Development Authority construction financing of 108 unsubsidiz
apartment units, recommending that Council authorize the City Manager to forward a
favorable review response to VHDA regarding the project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution:
(#24957) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager to notify the Virginia
Housing Development Authority that the City Council has no objection to the construction
of South Roanoke Village Apartments, Phase II.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 68.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS:
SNOW REMOVAL-PUBLIC WORKS: At the request of the City Manager, the Director
of Public Works appeared before Council and presented the Snow and Ice Removal Program
for the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed with appreciation. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report
in connection with Lagoon #4 repair at the Sewage Treatment Plant, advising that a
critical weakness with a lagoon berm was recognized, that repairs were designed and a
contract was awarded, that an emergency situation developed during construction when it
was discovered that the berm was in critical danger of failing, resulting in two lagoons
of sludge being discharged into the Roanoke River and immediate action was necessary,
that administrative approval was given to implement emergency measures to perform the
necessary increased amount of repair work and requesting Council's concurrence in the
administrative approval and transfer of $29,476.33.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24958) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriations Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 68.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
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BUDGET-PARKS A~D PLAYGROUNDS-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending acceptance of a $45,000.00 matching grant award from Reritage
Conservation and Recreation Service in connection with preparation of a comprehensive
parks and recreation plan under the Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Program, and
that $90,000.00 be appropriated therefor and a separate grant account be established for
the HCRS Grant.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the report and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the Grant Programs
Appropriation:
(#24959) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 68.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--(
NAYS:
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution authorizing acceptance of the
grant:
(#24960) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the United
States Department of the Interior for the preparation of a parks and recreation plan
for the City, and authorizing the provision of certain information and the filing of
certain documents relating thereto.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 69.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None ...................................................................... O.
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recom-
mending certain appropriations to the Title XX Services budget in connection with the
purchase of certain services determined essential for citizens of the city.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating a total of
$66,465.15 to certain sections of the 1979-80 General Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24961) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 69.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
BUDGET-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$209,713.81 be appropriated to Fiscal year 1980 - second quarter ending March 31, 1980,
for Program Agent funding for CETA Title II-D and Title VI PSE and Projects.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24962) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 70.)
Mr. Grove moved the adeption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS:
AIRPORT-CITY PROPERTY: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmittin
a Resolution providing the consent of the City to an assignment of the lease-hold interest
but not the obligations, of Builders Investment Group, in a certain portion of the
Southwest Airport Clear Zone property of the City, which property is leased by Builders
Investment Group.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution:
(#24963) A RESOLUTION providing the consent of the City of Roanoke to an
assignment of the leasehold interest, but not the obligations, of Builders Investment
Group, arising from a lease between the City and Builders Investment Group for a certain
portion of the Southwest Airport Clear Zone property of the City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 71.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and ~yor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
submitted
execution
City from
SALE OF PROPERTY-INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION FACILITY: The City Attorney
a written report transmitting an Ordinance ratifying the City Manager's
of a contract for the purchase of two lots on Campbell Avenue, S. W., in the
Carben Corporation to be used as an intermodal transportation facility.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24964) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the purchase by the City of certain real
estate on Campbell Avenue, S. W., from Carben Corporation to be used as an intermodal
transportation facility, ratifying the City Manager's execution and delivery of a
contract effecting this purchase, authorizing the payment of the deposit on the contract
and the consummation of the transaction, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 71.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: i~one ................................................................ 0.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting
an Ordinance appropriating and transferring funds in accordance with a request of the
Roanoke City School Board approved by Council on December 26, 1979, viz: $316,050.00
to Project REACH and $20,225.00 to Safety First, Federal Highway Safety Project.
(For full text, see report and communication from the Roanoke City School Board
on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24865) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 72.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
TRAFFIC-POLICE DEPARTMENT: Ordinance Mo. 24951 amending the City Code to
provide for a system of updated and uniform parking regulations and regulations providing
for the impoundment of motor vehicles and the disposition of abandoned vehicles, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, December 26, 1979,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs.
Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#24951) AN ORDINANCE emending and reordaining Article VI, Stopping, Standing
and Parking, containing Sections 81 through I01, and Section 151, and Section 156
through and including Section 161 of Chapter 1, Traffic Code, of Title XVIII, Motor
Vehicles and Traffic of the Code of the City of Roanoke, (1956), as amended, to provide
for a system of updated and uniform parking regulations, and regulations providing for
the impoundment of motor vehicles and the disposition of abandoned vehicles.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 59.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT I O~:
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
I~. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council m~mbers Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
MOTIONS ~qD MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
TRAFFIC: Mr. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., Attorney, appeared before Council on
behalf of businesses and residents in the vicinity of Franklin Road, S. W., and requested
the installation of traffic controls to provide for safer access to businesses and
residential areas.
(For full text, see c~unication and petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Following a discussion of the request, Mr. Garland moved that the matter be
referred to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation to Council as soon as
possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
At 3:10 p.m., the }layor declared the meeting recessed.
At 4:00 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
COUNCIL: The Mayor noted that there was a vacancy on Council created by the
resignation of Mr. William S. Hubard for a term ending June 30, 1980 and called for
nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of ~r. G. Frank Clement.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Clement was elected as a member of
the Roanoke City Council to fill the unexpired term of Mr. William S. Hubard, resigned,
ending June 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. CLEmeNT: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 6.
CO}~ITTEES: Mr. Grove moved thac acciot~ ot~ the vacancies on various authorities
boards, commissions and con~nittees be deferred until the regular meeting of Council on
Monday, January 28, 1980. The motion was seconded by ~. Garland and unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, the ~isyor declared the meeting adjourned at
4:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
APPROVED
City Clerk
~yor
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REGULAR WEF. KLY SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
January 14, 1980
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, January 14, 1980, at 7:30
p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, G. Frank Clement, Robert A. Garland,
Lucian Y. Grove, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................... 7.
ABSENT: None .......................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William M. Hackworth, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. James D. Grisso, Deputy Director of Finance; and Hrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Mayor presented a "Key to the City" to Miss Suzy Mink, Virginia's 1980 Winter Olympics
Torch Bearer in Lake Placid, New York.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ACTION:
ACTION:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414, the City Clerk set a
public hearing for Monday, January 14, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter could be heard, on the request of Mr. John W. Gibson that that portion of Twenty-
second Street S. W., between Colonial Avenue and the exit ramp from U. S. Route 220
Expressway, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that the request be
granted was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed by City Council pursuant to Resolution No. 24885 submitted
a written report advising that they have viewed the property and find that it is presently
being used as a parking lot with no indication that it has ever been used as a street,
and that it appears to be what is commonly referred to as a "paper" street, and they are
of the opinion that no inconvenience would result from the closing of said portion of the
street.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Thomas moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24966) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a certain
portion of Twenty-Second Street, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, between Colonial Avenue
and the exit ramp of the 220 expressway, as is more particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414, the City Clerk set a public hearing
for Monday, January 14, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be
heard on the request of the City of Roanoke for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to
provide for staggered terms for Architectural Review Board members and that at least two
members of the Board be registered architects, the matter was before the body.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Garland moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24967) AN ORDINANCE emending Section 33.5.1 of Chapter 4.1, Zoning, of Title
XV, Construction, Alteration and Use of Land, Buildings and Other Structures of the Code
of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to provide for staggered terms for the members
of the Architectural Review Board, and to provide that at least two members of the Board
be registered architects.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
ZONING-SIGNS: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414, the City Clerk set a public
hearing for Monday, January 14, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter
could be heard, on a comprehensive and uniform system of sign regulations in the City of
Roanoke, the matter was before the body.
ACTION:
In respect to the procedure to be followed, the ~ayor stated that he would call
upon the administration for an explanation of the proposed Ordinance. He further stated
that a total of 90 minutes had been allocated for the public hearing, that 30 minutes
would be given to the opponents, 30 minutes to the proponents and 30 minutes for Council
to ask questions and reach a decision.
The City Attorney stated that his office has been involved in the drafting of
the Sign Ordinance for some time, that it is an em~inently reasonable Ordinance and is a
moderate approach to sign control. He further stated that it is a good Ordinance which
is constitutional and legal in every respect.
(For full text of Mr. Dibling's remarks, see transcript on file in the
City Clerk's Office, identified as Exhibit No. 113.)
Mr. William M. Hackworth, Assistant City Attorney, compared the existing Sign
Ordinance regulations in the City with the Ordinance which has been proposed in an effort
to highlight the differences between the two.
(For full text of Mr. Hackworth's remarks, see transcript on file in the
City Clerk's Office, identified as Exhibit No. 113.)
The City Attorney also submitted a written report explaining various aspects of
the proposed Ordinance.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Following Mr. Hackworth's presentation, the City Manager stated that the
proposed Sign Ordinance is not an isolated piece of legislation and should be seen from a
total community perspective as part of a comprehensive approach to improving the quality
of life in Roanoke as well as keeping the community economically strong.
(For full text of Mr. Ewert's remarks, see transcript on file in the City
Clerk's Office, identified as Exhibit No. 113.)
The City Manager also submitted a written report in support of the proposed
Ordinance.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Ewert then called upon Mr. Bradshaw, acting on behalf of the Chairman
of the City Planning Con~ission, to explain provisions contained in the Ordinance and the
rationale on which it was built.
Mr. Bradshaw stated that the proposed Ordinance accomplishes two objectives, viz.
as a community, we need to condense all of our requirements on signs into a single section
of the Zoning Ordinance and in so doing, encourage more utilization of signace within our
boundaries. He then called upon Mrs. Susan Goode, Vice-Chairman of the City Planning
Commission, to summarize the main points on which the reco~endations of the City Planning
Commission were based.
(For full text of Mr. Bradshaw's and Mrs. Goode's remarks, see transcript ou
file in the City Clerk's Office, identified as Exhibit No. 113.)
Mr. Grove offered the Ordinance establishing a comprehensive and uniform system
of sign regulations in the City of Roanoke. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis.
The following persons representing the opponents of the proposed Ordinance
appeared before Council:
Mr. William C. Eisenbeiss, President, Advertising Federation of
the Roanoke Valley
Mr. Gerald O. Conrad, Vice President, Claude Harrison
Advertising Agency
Mr. John Will Creasy, Secretary-Treasurer, Associated Advertising
of Roanoke
Mr. John P. Fisher, Vice-President of Marketing, Brand, Edmunds
and Packett Advertising
Mr. Jeffrey R. Wendell, Vice-President, John Norman, Incorporated
Mr. John Poff, Senior Vice President, American Motor Inns,
Incorporated
Mr. Vinceut S. Wheeler, President, Fast Service Laundry and Cleaners
Mr. Richard Burton, past President of the Advertising Federa-
tion of the Roanoke Valley
Mr. Edward R. Jackson, owner of a sign company in Charlottesville,
Virginia
Ms. Vivian Giles representing the Virginia Association of Women
Highway Safety Leaders, Danville, Virginia
Mr. Samuel M. Dell, III, District Manager, Exxon Company, U.S.A.
Mr. Ray Dobbins, representing the Roanoke Valley Auto Dealers Association
Mr. Robert T. Bosserman, Jr., Attorney, 1100 United Virginia Bank Building, City
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(For full text of the remarks of the opponents, see transcript on file in the City
Clerk's Office, identified as Exhibit No. 113.)
The folloving persons representing the proponents of the Ordinance
appeared before Council:
Mrs. Betty G. Chancy representing the Roanoke Valley Citizens
/or Visual Improvement
Mr. M. Carl Andrews, 2814 Crystal Spring Avenue, S. W., City
Mr. William J. Evitts, a concerned private citizen and Assis-
tant President of Hollins College
Mr. John P. Cone, President, Citizens' Environmental Council
Mrs. G. R. Dyal representing the Roanoke Council of Garden
Clubs
Mr. Robert N. Richert, President, Old Southwest Neighbor-
hood Alliance
Mr. Harry S. Rhodes, Chairman, Board of Neighborhood Alliance
Mr. Frederick Brown, Sr., Chairman, Northwest Neighborhood Alliance
Colonel Leonard S. Becket, President, Hidden Valley Civic League
Mr. Gerald B. Bjwaard, representing the Joint Council of Civic Leagues
(For full text of the remarks of the proponents, see transcript on file in the City
Clerk's Office, identified as Exhibit No. 113.)
Following the presentations of the opponents and proponents, the Council members
were each given an opportunity to express their opinions on the proposed Ordinance.
(For full text of the remarks, see transcript on file in the City Clerk's
Office, identified as Exhibit No. 113.)
Also in regard to the proposed Ordinance, communications and petitions from the
following persons were filed with the City Clerk:
Mr. Beirne B. Carter representing Carter Machinery Company,
Incorporated
Mr. Edwin C. Hall, President, Edwin C. Hall & Associates,
Incorporated
Mr. Louis S. Waldrop representing L. S. Waldrop Realty
Company, Salem, Virginia
Mr. John R. Stafford, representing Stafford Communications,
Incorporated, Jonesboro, Tennessee
Mr. Clifford A. H,m~er, Vice President, Wingate & Associates,
Limited
Mr. Adolph Krisch, Chairman of the Board, American Motor Inns,
Incorporated
Mr. Sumpter T. Priddy, Jr., President, Virginia Retail Mcr
chants Association, Richmond, Virginia
Mr. Leonard A. Muse, Twelve O'Clock Knob Road, Salem, Virginia
Mr. Clifton L. Barbieri representing the Blue Ridge Chapter,
Virginia Society, American Institute of Architects, Lynchburg, Virginia
Mr. William B. Houck, Jr. representing Houck Advertising
Mr. William R. Battle, President, Shenandoah Life Insurance
Company
Mr. C. P. Brooks, General Manager, Sears Roebuck & Company
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. M/nor, 2813 Westhampton Avenue, S. W.
Mr. Jennings T. Bird, Attorney, 126 Church Avenue, S. W.
Mr. Larry E. Poteat, Jr., Executive Vice President, and Mr.
S. Spencer Edmunds, President, Merchants Association of
the Roanoke Valley
Mr. Robert L. Mason, President, Valley Cadillac - Oldsmobile,
Incorporated
Mr. William H. Flannagan, President, Roanoke Memorial Hospitals
Mr. Glenn S. Cronk, President, Design Business Interiors, Incorporated
ACTION:
Mr. Claude A. Hodges, President, Hodges Lumber Corporation
Hr. Ross W. Garland, District Vice President, Boddie-Noell Enterprises,
Hardee's Franchise Operators
A petition signed by 434 persons residing in Roanoke City, Roanoke
County and Salem, expressing concern about the city's visual plans
and image and urging the city to take the appropriate action to
further control on-site advertising by business and prohibit
additional on-site advertising.
A petition of the Executive Co~ittee and the Board of
Directors of the Citizens' Environmental Council
(For full text, see communications and petitions on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Following discussion of the proposed Ordinance, Mr. Thomas offered a substitute
motion that the Ordinance be referred back to the City Planning Commission for additional
study, report and recommendation to Council in con]unction with an advisory committee to
be appointed by the Mayor, the size and composition of the committee to be at the discre-
tion of the Mayor, and that a report be submitted to Council by the City Planning
Commission for further public hearing at the earliest possible date. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
At 9:55 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 10:05 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agsnda were considere
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed,
and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and be
considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact that there was one
request from the City Manager for an Executive Session to discuss the location of a
prospective business or industry in the City and to discuss legal matters relating thereto.
LANDMARKS-WATER DEPAi{TliEIIT: A communication from Mr. Tucker Hill, Executive
Director, Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission, advising that the Commission has placed
the Crystal Spring Steam Pumping Station on the Virginia Landmarks Register and has
endorsed its nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
ZONING: An annual report of the Board of Zoning Appeals, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
PLANNING: A report of the City Planning Commission advising of the election of
officers for 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
COUNCIL-INDUSTRIES: A request of the City Manager for an Executive Session to
discuss the location of a prospective business or industry in the City and to discuss
legal matters relating thereto, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ........................... ~ ..................................... O.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
COUNCIL: The qualification of Mr. G. Frank Clement as a member of
City Council to fill the unexpired term of Mr. William S. Hubard, resigned, ending
June 30, 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see qualification on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommend
lng a transfer of $100,000.00 in connection with the Aged Auxiliary Grant Program admin-
istered by the Social Services Department.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24968) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 73.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE-COAL AND FUEL OIL: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending that an additional $596,158.00 be appropriated to the Social
Services Department budget for continued operation of the Fuel Assistance Program.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24969) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 73.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
COURTS FACILITY-BUILDINGS: The City Manager submitted a written report
lng approval of a waiver to allow a portion of the new courthouse to encroach within the
six foot setback along Church Avenue, S. W.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACTION:
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24970) AI~ ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 1816, which establishes six-foot
building setback requirements on the north and south sides of C~urch Avenue between 3rd
and 5th Streets, S. W., to waive this setback line as it affects the site for the construc-
tion of the new City Courts Facilities Building on Church Avenue, S. W.; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 74.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Garland and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
SCHOOLS-CONTRACTS: The City Manager submitted a written report in regard to
duplication of services between the City School System and the City of Roanoke, reconvnend-
lng that the City Manager be authorized to enter into a joint contract with the School
Board for the performance of necessary studies by Management Improvement Corporation of
America in the amount of $65,650.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a joint memorandum from the City Manager and the Superinten-
dent of Schools reco~ending approval of the above approach, was also before Council.
(For full text, see memorandum on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Landis moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the report
be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINA~NCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ACTION:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS (SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT): Mr. Thomas offered the
following emergency Ordinance approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order No. 1
to the City's contract with Southwest Construction, Incorporated, for installation of a
galvanized steel member bin wall and related work at Lagoon No. 4 at the Sewage Treatment
Plant. (See City Manager's report included in the minutes of January 7, 1980) :
(#24971) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order
No. 1 to the City's contract with Southwest Construction, Inc., for installation of a
galvanized steel member bin wall and related work at Lagoon No. 4 at the Sewage Treatment
Plant, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 74.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HF~kRINGS OF CITIZENS:
COUNCIL-MISCELLANEOUS: Mr. Richard W. Crush, 2532 Berkley Avenue, S. W.,
appeared before Council and stated that over the past two and one-half years, he has
attempted to find out who is "running the store", that in so doing, he has attended
City Council meetings and talked with various persons and he has noticed four specific
meetings of Council which are outstanding, viz.: (1) the shopping center issue on
Hershberger Road which involved money, (2) the Gainsboro Neighborhood Development Program
which involved people, (3) the question of two laning or four laning Vinton Mill Road
which involved people, and (4) the proposed new Sign Ordinance which also involved
people.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
10:20 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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REGULAR ~EEKLY SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
January 28, 1980
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, January 28, 1980, at
2:00 p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Vice-Mayor Charles L. Landis presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, G. Frank Clement, Robert A. Garland,
Lucian Y. Grove, Hampton W. Thomas and Vice-Mayor Charles L. Landis .............................. 6.
ABSENT: Mayor Noel C. Taylor .......................................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance;
and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Joseph E. Childress, Pastor, Westhamp
Christian Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Vice-
Mayor Landis.
CONSENT AGENDA
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The Vice-Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact that there
were six requests for Executive Sessions of Council included on the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, January 7,
1980, were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-M~yor
Landis .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: A communication from the Mayor requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a real estate matter and a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the requests. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: A communication from Mr. Grove requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a legal matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
AIRPORT: A communication from Mr. R. H. Miller, Town Manager, Town of Vinton,
transmitting copy of Resolution No. 628 approved by the Town Council on January 15,
1980, supporting the extension of Runway 23 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Thomas moved that the c~unication be received and filed. The motion wes
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ............ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
AIRPORT: A communication from Mr. R. M. Smith, Clerk of Council, City of
Salem, transmitting copy of Resolution No. 372 adopted by the City Council on January
14, 1980, supporting the extension of Runway 23 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum
Field, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
AIRPORT: A communication from Mr. W. F. Clark, Clerk, Roanoke County Board
of Supervisors, advising that the city's communication concerning the proposed extension
of Runway 23 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, was received and filed at the
meeting of the Board on January 8, 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
STREET LIGHTS: A petition from residents of the area requesting that a street
light be placed midway in the alley in the 1900 block of Westover Avenue and Maiden
Lane, S. W., was before Council.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the petition be referred to the City Manager for investi-
gation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication from Mr. R. R. Henley, Executive
Director, City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, advising that $68,729.95
has been transmitted to the City representing payment in lieu of taxes for certain
housing projects, was before Council.
(for full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: The City Manager submitted a written report requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a legal matter.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following Vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
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COUNCIL: The City Attorney submitted a written report requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: The Director of Finance submitted a written report requesting an
Executive Session to discuss a matter of potential litigation.
(For full ~ext, see report on file in the City Clerk's office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motionwas seconded
'by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................... 6
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-BILLINGS AND COLLECTIONS: The Director of Finance submitted
statistics as related to the Billings and Collections operations for the fourth quarter
ending December 31, 1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
HOUSINC--SLUM CLEARANCE: The qualification of Ms. Catherine D. Harvey as a
member of the Fair Housing Board for a term of three years ending March 31, 1982, was
before Council.
(For full text, see qualification on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
CENSUS: A request of Ms. Winifred M. Carter, Co~unity Services Specialist,
U. S. Bureau of the Census, to present a slide presentation entitled "The Invisible
American" in regard to the 1980 census, was before Council.
Vice-Mayor Landis advised Ms. Carter that there were a number of citizens in
the audience who had taken time off from their Jobs to attend the Council meeting and
stated that Council would be pleased to view the slide presentation after all the business
on the agenda had been completed.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: A co~unication.from Mr.
Charles R. Mitchell requesting a reply from Council as to whether or not the City Attorney
will be directed to remove the Roanoke County/PSA recorded liens against his property,
was before the body. (See Minutes of December 26, 1979.)
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Thomas moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
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REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
COUNCIL-GRANTS-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: The City Manager orally requested that
Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a legal matter prior to acting on his
report concerning the acceptance of an Urban Development Action Grant,
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .... 6
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
At 2:15 p.m., the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 2:25 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Vice-Mayor Landis presiding and all
members of Council present, with the exception of Mayor Taylor.
The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that he be authorized
to accept the Urban Development Action Grant on behalf of the city and execute the
U.D.A.G. Contract, subject to certain modifications.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation subject to certain
modifications contained in the City Manager's report and offered the following Resolution:
(#24972) A RESOLUTION accepting an Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) from
the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), authorizing the
City Manager to execute, for and on behalf of the City, a UDAG Agreement with certain
amendments thereto and certain agreements with the private participants in the UDAG
project, and to deliver the same to HUD.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 76.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BLUE CROSS-BLUE SHIELD: The City Manager had previously submitted a written
report reserving space on the agenda for a report concerning plaza construction at Blue
Cross/Blue Shield; whereupon, Mr. Ewert requested that the item be withdrawn from the
agenda and that he be permitted to substitute a report regarding the security of windows
at the City Jail.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted.
JAIL: The City Manager submitted a written report in regard to security of
windows at the City Jail, recommending that he be authorized to advertise for bids to
secure the jail, both cell and dayroom, according to contract documents prepared by
the Office of City Engineer for Scheme 1 for an estimated cost of $70,000.00, that bids
be received by Purchasing and Materials Control at 2:00 p.m., on February 11, 1980, and
that a report be submitted to Council at its meeting on February 11.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a legal
matter associated with the above report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
At 2:35 p.m., the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 3:05 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Vice-Mayor Landis presiding and all
members of the Council present, with the exception of Mayor Taylor.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation of the City Manager
in regard to the security of windows at the City Jail subject to approval of Scheme 1 in
writing by Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern, Architects, Engineers and Planners, and
that the written approval be submitted to Council at its regular meeting on Monday,
February 4, 1980. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
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PLAItNING-GP, A~TS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that a public hearing on the 1980-81 C. D. B. G. Program be set for Monday, February 11,
1980, at 7:30 p.m., and be duly advertised.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization
to execute an addendum to the agreement with APCOA, Incorporated, for parking lot conces-
sion at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, to provide for a month-to-month
extension thereof.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24973) AN ORDINANCE authorizing an amendment to that certain agreement
dated June 26, 1969 between the City and APCOA, Incorporated (assignee of ITT Consumer
Services Corporation), as amended, for the operation of the automobile parking lots at
Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, so as to extend the term of the agreement on a
month-to-month basis; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 77.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SERVICE-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written
report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee recommending that the low bid of A.
B. Dick Company, in the amount of $933.20 per month, for a lease-purchase period of 36
months for an Automated Copy System with automatic document feeder, for the Department
of Management Services, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24974) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of an automated copy system
for use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting a certain bid made
to the City for furnishing and delivering such equipment; rejecting the other bid made
to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 78.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
mandzs' ................................................... - .............................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
STATE HIGHWAYS-ZONING: The Vice-Mayor advised that there would be a Location
and Design Public Hearing conducted by the State Highway Department in regard to the
Hershberger Road Project at 8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, January 30, 1980 in the Auditorium
of the William Fleming High School and requested that Mrs. Bowles represent the City of
Roanoke at the public hearing.
AIRPORT: Mr. Thomas noted that earlier in the meeting, Council received and
filed communications from the City of Salem and the Town of Vinton in regard to extension
of Runway 23 at Roanoke Municipal Airport (Woodrum Field) and requested that the Mayor
correspond with the governing bodies and express the appreciation of Council for their
support.
LEGISLATION: The City Attorney submitted an oral report in regard to a number
of bills pending before the General Assembly.
(For full text of Mr. Dibling's remarks, see Exhibit No. 114 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the City Attorney's verbal recommenda-
tions and that he be authorized to pursue the course of action outlined to the Council.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
PUBLIC SOLICITATIONS: The City Attorney submitted a written report in regard
to offensive solicitations, transmitting an Ordinance which will prohibit a solicitor
from touching the person being solicited without that person's permission, prohibit
solicitors from obstructing or blocking the path of pedestrians in certain areas and
prohibit soliciting in the streets from motorists.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr..Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24975) All ORDINANCE emending and reordaining Chapter 4, Offenses Against
the Peace, of Title XXIII, Misdemeanors and Offenses, of the Code of the City of Roanoke
(1956), as amended, by adding a new section numbered 14, Solicitations and sales -
prohibited acts; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 78.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-CIRCUIT COURT-GRANTS: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report recommending the elimination of certain appropriations and revenue estimates in
connection with the close-out of Circuit Court Equipment Grant No. 77A4380.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24976) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979~80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book Ne. 46, page 79.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-UTILITIES: The Director of Finance submitted a
written report requesting authority to incorporate a new utility billing system, requestin
that Council allow the City Manager to enter into a contract with Network Computing
Corporation until such time as the city's facility is able to provide the same service
which is currently estimated to be Fall of 1981, and appropriate $18,000.0m from the
Sewage Treatment Fund and $12,000.00 from the Water Fund to carry out all the items in
the proposal of Network Computing Corporation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $12,000.00
to "General Operating Expense", of the 1979-80 Water Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and
appropriating $18,000.00 to "General Operating Expense", of the 1979-80 Sewage Treatment
Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#24977) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Water Fund and Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 79.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the City Attorney be requested to prepare the proper
measure authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Network Computing
Corporation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 24766 vacating, discontinuing and closing
that portion of Twentysecond Street, S. W., between Colonial Avenue and the exit ramp
from U. S. Route 220 Expressway, having previously been before the Council for its first
reading on Monday, January 14, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
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(#24966) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing a
certain portion of Twenty-Second Street, in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, between
Colonial Avenue and the exit ramp of the 220 expressway, as is more particularly described
hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 75.)
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ........ 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
ZONING-ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Ordinance No. 24967 providing for staggered
terms for the members of the Architectural Review Board and providing that at least two
members of the Beard be registered architects having previously been before the Council
for its first reading on Monday, January 14, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading
and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#24967) AN ORDINANCE amending Section 33.5.1 of Chapter 4.1, Zoning, of
Title XV, Construction, Alteration and Use of Land, Buildings and Other Structures, of
the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to provide for staggered terms for
the members of the Architectural Review Board, and to provide that at least two members
of the Board be registered architects.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 76.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(lfayor Taylor was absent.)
CITIZENS' SERVICES COMMITTEE: Council at its Financial and Planning Session
on Monday, January 21, 1980, having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure establishing a policy with regard to applicant eligibility for public funds
appropriated by the City Council to non-governmental agencies, institutions and organiza~
tions on recommendation of Council's Citizens' Services Co~ittee, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(#24978) A RESOLUTION establishing a policy with regard to applicant
for public funds appropriated by the City Council to non-governmental agencies, instit,
and organizations on recommendation of Council's Citizens' Services Committee.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 80.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS-CONTRACTS: Council at its regular meeting on Monday, January 14,
1980, having requested that the City Attorney prepare the proper measure appropriating
$65,650.00 to "Non-Departmental," of the 1979-80 budget to provide funds in connection
with a contract between the City, the Roanoke City School Board and Management Improvement
Corporation of America for a study into any duplication of efforts in certain designated
areas between the City and the School Board, Mr. Grove offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24979) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 80.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance.
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
ACTION: Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing execution of
the contract:
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(#24980) AN O~DINANCE authorizing the City Hanager to execute a contract by
and between the City, the Roanoke City School Board and Management Improvement Corporation
of America, such contract to provide for the conduct of a study into any duplication of
efforts in certain designated areas between the City and the School Board; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 81.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTHENT-ANNEXATION~HOUSING-SLUM
CLEARANCE-PLANNING: Council st its Financial and Planning Session on Monday, January
21, 1980, having requested that the City Attorney prepare the proper measure transferring
$20,300.00 from Non-Departmental to Division of Billings and Collections in connection
with funds which were expended for refunds to annexed citizens for water and/or sewage
charges in the annexed area; and that the proper measure be prepared appropriating
$30,649.93 to the Community Development Block Grant Parking Lot Account representing
receipts collected from the Downtown East Project and Kimball Project by the Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority for the quarter ended December 31, 1979, Mr. Thomas
offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24981) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Grant Programs Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 81.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .................................................................................... 6
NAYS: None ...................................................................... 0
(}~yor Taylor was absent.)
AIhMORY-STADIUM-FOLICE DEPARTMeNT-CITY PROPERTY: Council at its Financial and
Planning Session on Monday, January 21, 1980, having instructed the City Attorney to
prepare the proper measure establishing the policy of the City with respect to waiver of
rental fees for use of City facilities and property by certain organizations, he presented
same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#24982) A RESOLUTION establishing the policy of the City with respect to
waiver of rental fees for use of City facilities and property by certain organizations.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 82.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-DONATIONS: Council at its Financial and Planning Session
on Monday, January 21, 1980, having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure accepting the donation of a small strip of land on ~evelton Avenue from Mr. Otis
N. Shufflebarger, authorizing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents to
effect this and other title transfers; and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate
with owners of similar small strips of land on Levelton Avenue for their donation to the
City, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24983) AN ORDINANCE accepting a donation of a small strip of land on Levelton
Avenue; authorizing the City Attorney to prepare the necessary documents to effect this
and other title transfers; authorizing the City Manager to negotiate with owners of
similar small strips of land on Levelton Avenue for their donation to the City; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 83.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
ACTION:
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
SIGNS-ZONING~ The Vice-Mayor advised that at the regular meetinB of Council om
Monday, January 14, 1980,,the Mayor stated that he would appoint the members of the
Advisory Comittee to study the proposed Sign Ordinance on January 28, 1980; however, in
view of the Mayor's absence, the Vice-Mayor advised that action on the matter would be
deferred until the next regular meeting of Council on Monday, February 4, 1980.
COUNCIL: The Vice-Mayor advised that in the absence of the Mayor, action on
the committee assignments would be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council on
Monday, February 4, 1980.
COMMITTEES: The Vice-Mayor advised that in the absence of the Mayor, action
on the vacancies on various authorities, boards, com~issions and co~m~ittees qf the Council
would be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council on Monday, February 4, 1980.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
CENSUS: At this point, Ms. Winifred M. Carter, Community Services Specialist,
U. S. Bureau of the Census, presented a slide presentation entitled "The Invisible
American".
At 4:05 p.m., the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 5:15 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Vice-Mayor Landis presiding and all
members of Council present, with the exception of the Mayor.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT-ANNEXATION: The Director of Finance
advised that on October 24, 1979 Council concurred in his report regarding the water and
sewage contract. He noted that one of the items was in regard to individuals who had
moved from the annexed area but had lived there for some period of time between January
1, 1976 and August 13, 1979 and the City agreed to refund their portion of any overpayment
made above normal city rates. Mr. Schlanger said it was indicated that any such request
for a refund had to be made in writing to the Office of Billings and Collections by
December 31, 1979, however, it now appears there was some confusion regarding these
refunds, with some former residents thinking the refund would be automatic. Therefore,
Mr. Schlanger recovmnended that Council extend the filing time for these former annexed
residents to March 31, 1980.
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recomm~endation of the Director of
Finance. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
TAXES: The Director of Finance advised that there were a number of changes in
the structure of the Business, Professional and Cccupational License Tax Ordinance
recently adopted by Council. He stated that the Revenue Study Commission studied the
matter for several years and forwarded their findings to the City Attorney. ~!r. Schlanger
further stated that according to state legislation over 100 categories were placed in
four main categories which were mandated by the state and there now appears to be some
concern expressed by real estate appraisers in regard to their assessment. Mr. Schlanger
advised that his office along with the City Attorney will study the matter and Council
will be advised as soon as possible if any modifications are necessary.
There being no further business, the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 5:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
APPROVED
City Clerk
Vice-Mayor
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
February 4, 1980
2:00 p.m.
l~ae Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Hunicipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W,, on Monday, February 4, 1980, at
2:00 p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas (arrived at 2:10 p.m.), and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ........... 6.
ABSENT: Council member G. Frank Clement .............................................. 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wllburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend B. S. Via, Jr., Greene Memorial
United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered separately. He noted that there was one Executive Session included
on the Consent Agenda which he had requested in regard to a personnel matter; however,
he was of the opinion that the session would not be needed.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, January
14, 1980, were before the body. (For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's
Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis and Mayor Taylor ....... 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Clement was absent.) (Mr. Thomas had not arrived.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Murray A. Stoller, Attorney,
representing L. Ross Carr, H. Kyle Ward and Anne Lee S. Ostaseski, individually and on
behalf of the residents of Corbieshaw Road, S. W., requesting that Corbieshaw Road, S. W.,
at or near its intersection with the southwest city limits, be vacated, discontinued and
closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment of
viewers and referring the application to the City Planning Commission for study, report
and recommendation to Council:
(#24984) A RESOLUTION to appoint viewers to determine the inconvenience, if
any, resulting from the closing of Corbieshaw Road, S. W., at or near its intersection
with the southwest City limits, so as to prevent through traffic over Corbieshaw Road
between Ashby Street, S. W., and the southwest City limits; and referring the proposal
to the City Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 83.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis and Mayor Taylor ....... 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Clement was absent.) (Mr. Thomas had not arrived.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. William P. Wallace, Jr., Attorney,
representing American Oil Company, requesting that a .079 acre unused portion of the
public street at the corner of Fourth Street, S. E. and Elm Avenue, located between the
public sidewalk and the northern boundary of the property owned by the petitioner,
commonly known as 401 Elm Avenue, S. E., Official Tax No. 4020401, be vacated, discontinued
and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Hrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution appointing viewers and referring
the application to the City Planning Commission for study, report and rec~ndation to
Council:
(#24985) A RESOLUTI~ referring to the Planning Co~tssion of the City of
Roanoke the application of American Oil Company for the vacation of a .07~ acre unused
portion of the public street at the corner of Fourth Street, S. E., and Elm Avenue, said
portion of the public street being located between the public sidewalk and the northern
boundary of the property o~raed by the Petitioner; co~.only knovn as 401 Elm Avenue, S.
E., Roanoke, Virginia; and appointing viewers to view said portion of the public street.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 84.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis and Hayor Taylor
NAYS: None
(Mr. Clement was absent.) (Mr. Thomas had not arrived.)
RADIO-TELEVISION: A co~mmunication from Mr. E. K. Mattern, Executive Vice
President, Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Incorporated, submitting the results of an inventor,
of all plant for Roanoke Valley Cablevision, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the co~unication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, and Mayor Taylor ........ 5
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.) (Mr. Thomas had not arrived.)
PENDING ITEMS: A list of pending items from July 19, 1976, through
January 28, 1980, was before Council.
(~or full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, and Mayor Taylor ........ 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Clement was absent.) (Mr. Thomas had not arrived.)
At 2:10 p.m., Mr, Thomas entered the meeting.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
GRANTS-PLANNING: Council having set a public hearing for Monday, February 11,
1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in regard to the
1980-81 Community Development Block Grant Program, Mr. Earl B. Reynolds, Jr., Chief,
Co,unity Planning, appeared before Council and presented a briefing on the proposed C.
D. B. G. Program for fiscal year 1980-81.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager presented a written report on the NeJ
Planning and Technical Assistance Program which is estimated to cost approximately
$150,000.00 for fiscal year 1980-81 and is proposed to be paid 100 per cent fzom federal
funds (Community Development Block Grant). Mr. Ewert noted that approximately thirty
neighborhoods are expected to be a part of the first-year effort which averages out to
$5,000.00 per neighborhood.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Following a period of discussion of the proposed program, Mr. Garland moved
that the reports be referred to the public hearing to be held by Council on Monday,
February 11, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in
the City Council Chamber, The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
BLUE CROSS-BLUE SHIELD: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that Council authorize him to enter into an agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield for
the construction of the plaza/mall utilizing a combination of fiscal year 1979 surplus
funds and fiscal year 1981 C.D.B.G. funds, and that Council adopt an Ordinance authoriz-
ing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Southwest
Virginia in the amount of $472,024.00 for the construction of the plaza/mall.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Following a discussion in regard to funding, Mr. Thomas offered the following
emergency Ordinance appropriating $300,000.00 from the 1979 budget surplus funds:
(#24986) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 84.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the City
Manager to execute the written agreement:
(#24987) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute a written
agreement with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Southwestern Virginia for the construction of a
public plaza and pedestrian mall in the City's Downtown East Urban Renewal Area VA R-42;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 85.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with proposed rate increases by JELCO Water Company and Monterey Hills Water Company,
recommending that Council, by Resolution, formally affirm an offer to purchase both
systems and also, by Resolution to the State Corporation Commission, oppose the proposed
increases.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution ratifying an offer to purchase the
Monterey Hills Water Company, Incorporated and JELCO Water Company:
(#24988) A RESOLUTION ratifying an offer to purchase Monterey Hills Water
Company, Inc. and JELCO Water Company and expressing willingness to consider any reason-
able counter offer.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 85.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--t
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution opposing the proposed rate increase:
(#24989) A RESOLUTION notifying the State Corporation Commission of the
City's opposition to the proposed rate increase for Monterey Hills Water Company, Inc.
and JELCO Water Company.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 86.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................ ~ ................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
JAIL: Council having previously concurred in the City Manager's recommendation
in regard to security of windows at the City Jail subject to approval of Scheme 1 in
writing by Hayes Seay Mattern and Mattern, Architects, Engineers and Planners, and that
the written approval be submitted to Council at its meeting on February 4, 1980, the
City Manager submitted a written report transmitting copy of a communication from Mr. J.
Oliver Stein advising that Hayes Seay Mattern and Mattern has reviewed a copy of Mr.
Ewert's January 28, 1980 reconnnendation to Council with accompanying sketches and it is
the understanding of Hayes, Seay, Matter~ and Mattern that Scheme 1 is consistent with
the original design concept and closely follows the August 2, 1979, detail which they
provided at the request of Mr. Bane Coburn.
(For full text, see report and c~unication om file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACT~OR:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Landis moved that action on the matter be deferred and that Council meet
in Executive Session to discuss a ~atter of potential litigation. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................
NAYS: None ..................................................................
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
COUNCIL: Mr, Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a
matter of potential litigation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
BONDS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report requesting approval
to hire the firm of Craigie Incorporated of Richmond, Virginia to serve as the City's
financial advisor for the upcoming bond issue.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the
report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
sCHOOLS: The City Clerk submitted a written report advising that the three
year terms of Hr. Joseph K. Ingram and Mr. Daniel E. Wooldridge as members of the Roanoke
City School Board will expire on June 30, 1980, and that applications for appointment to
the School Board will be accepted in the City Clerk's Office until 5:00 p.m., Monday,
March 10, 1980.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Hrs. Bowles and adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SCHOOLS-BUNGET: A report from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
appropriations of $98,989.00 to the Youth Employment and Training Program, Title IV, F.
L. 93-203; $11,236.00 to the Mutrition Education and Training Progr~, P. L. 95-166; and
$46,390.00 for Library Materials and Supplies, Title IV-B, P. L. 95-561, was before
Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A report of the Director of Finance advising that he has reviewed the request
of the School Board for three separate appropriations, that they are all 100 per cent
fully reimbursed and he concurs with the request and recommends it to the Council, was
before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24990) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 86.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
SIGNS-ZONING: Council having previously requested that the Mayor appoint an
advisory committee to work with the City Planning Commission in regard to the proposed
new City of Roanoke Sign Ordinance, the Mayor made the following appointments:
Petroleum Industry -
Outdoor Advertising -
Small Business -
Motel & Food Industry -
Mr. Samuel M. Dell, III
District Manager, Exxon Company
Mr. John W. Inge, III, President,
Stanford and Inge, Inc.
Mr. J. Granger Macfarlane, President,
Lamson-Macfarlane, Inc.
Mr. Robert E. Fudge, Manager of
Food and Beverage Promotions,
AMI Operations
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ACT IOh':
ACTION:
ACTION:
Visual Improvement Group
(Mrs.) Betty G. Chancy, Roanoke
Valley Citizens for Visual Improvement
Garden Club
Mrs. Joseph W. Hazlegrove, Conserva-
tion Chairman, Roanoke Valley Garden
Club
Neighborhood Groups
(Hrs.) Joel W. Richert
Civic Groups
Colonel Leonard S. Becker, President,
Hidden Valley Civic League
Big Business
Mr. Willimn R. Battle, President,
Shenandoah Life Insurance Company
The Mayor advised that he would make the appointment representing the advertising agencies
at the next regular meeting of Council on Monday, February 11, 1980.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the appointments. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
COUNCIL: In view of the resignation of Mr. William S. Hubard as a member of
City Council, the Mayor made the following committee assignments:
Audit Committee
Mr. G. Frank Clement
Budget and Planning
Committee
Mr. G. Frank Clement
Personnel Committee
Mr. G. Frank Clement
Regional Courthouse Committee - Mr. G. Frank Clement
Water Resources Con~ittee - Mr. Robert A. Garland
City Code and City Charter
Recodification Committee
- Mr. Charles L. Landis
Courts Facility Advisory
Committee
- Hr. G. Frank Clement
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The Mayor advised that the two year terms of Mrs. Margaret
S. Whittaker, ¥~. Jere D. Jamison and Mr. Stanley G. Breakell as members of the Housing
and Hygiene Board expired on January 31, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the
vacancies.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the names of Mrs. Margaret S. Whittaker,
Jere D. Jamison, and Mr. Stanley G. Breakell.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Whittaker, Mr. Jamison and Mr. Breakell
were reelected as members of the Housing and Hygiene Board for terms of two years each
ending January 30, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. WHITTAKER, MR. JAMISON AND MI{. B~ELL: Council members Bowles,
Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .......................................... 6.
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr., Executive
Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, appeared before Council and requested
that the city consider the CETA and Manpower development resources available as we
proceed with the neighborhood revitalization program. He further requested that the
city consider placing a member of the N.A.A.C.P. on the City of Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority. In concluding, Mr. Franklin inquired in connection with a previous
request as to whether or not the city has done anything to tie in employment with city
contracts for construction and/or any other expenditure of city funds and funds that
come through the city which require labor.
In regard to the latter point, the City Attorney stated that he has reviewed a
number of cases, in particular a recent case on an issue related to this subject matter
from California. He said it is a very controversial and complicated area in which there
has been a great deal of litigation and he would respond to the matter in due course.
TRAFFIC-LICENSES: The City Manager verbally advised of a proposal to design a
new 1980 city sticker and requested that he be permitted to bring the necessary papers
to Council at its next regular meeting on Monday, February 11, 1980, to permit the new
design.
At 3:45 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 4:40 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present, with the exception of Mr. Clement.
ACTION:
ATTEST:
JAIL: Mr. Thomas advised that one of the topics discussed in Executive Session
was the matter of security of windows in the City Jail and moved that Council concur in
the recommendation of the City Manager contained in his report under date of February 4,
1980, that the matter be advertised for bids and that the bids be returned to Council at
such time as the administration sees fit, and during the interim the administration is
requested to continue discussions with the architects and other firms or individuals
involved to ascertain if the matter can be resolved insofar as who is responsible for the
work which is proposed to be done, The motion was seconded by Hr. Landis and adopted.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
4:45 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk Mayor
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REGULAR ~r/EIiL¥ SEi$IO~ ..... ROAI/OKE CITY COONCIL
February 11, 1980
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, February 11, 1980, at
7:30 p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove, Charles L. Landis, Hampton
W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................................................................ 5.
ABSENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles and G. Frank Clement ....................... 2.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City
Attorney; Mr. James Grisso, Deputy Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend George Freeman, Pastor, Woodlawn
United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
Mr. Peter V. Screeney appeared before Council and presented a portrait of Mayor Noel C.
Taylor.
BID OPENINGS
ACTION:
ACTION:
DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for preparation
of a lending prospectus for the contemplated development of a hotel/convention center
tainment/retail complex in downtown Roanoke, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, February 11, 1980, and to be opened and read before the
Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about
the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City
Clerk opened and read bids from Ellerbe, Architects, Engineers and Planners; William P.
McPhilamy & Associates, Ltd.; and Ralph Dellevie.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, and H. B. Ewert as
members of the committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PLANNING-GRANTS: Council having set a public hearing for Monday, February 11,
1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on the proposed
schedule of expenditures for the sixth year of the Community Development Block Grant
Program, the matter was before the body.
The City Manager advised that Council received a briefing on the specifics of
the recommendation on February 4, 1980. He noted that four public hearings were held at
which time citizens from the various neighborhoods talked about the things they felt
were needed in their neighborhoods, the good things about their neighborhoods and the
things they wanted to improve.
Mr. Earl B. Reynolds, Chief of Community Planning, appeared before Council and
stated that this year the administration feels it has done a good job in getting citizen
participation into the process, that a number of citizen workshops were held and several
other hearings were held to inform citizens at large about the proposed budget, and the
administration met on several occasions with community agencies and organizations directly
involved in the CDBG process. He stated that the CDBG Program this year is a people
oriented or citizens oriented program. He noted that it is felt the Housing Assistance
Plan reflects the policy of Council in that the goals of the plan are aimed toward
rehabilitation of existing housing and provision of housing for the elderly. He further
noted that the CDBG Program budget is $2,679,000.00 and the majority of the funds are to
go into the neighborhoods.
Mr. Abdulmudee Shakir, Executive Director, Roanoke Neighborhood Alliance,
appeared before Council and read a communication co~nending the City Manager for his
willingness to allow citizen input into the proposed 1980-81 project budget which is a
positive move toward allowing citizens of Roanoke to shape their destiny.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Marcellus A. Edwards representing the Northwest Neighborhood Alliance,
appeared before Council and expressed appreciation for including the Harrison Avenue
area in the Community Development Block Grant Program.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
At the request of the Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, Mr. Reynolds reviewed the
portion of the program providing $150,000.00 for the Neighborhood Technical Assistance
Program.
Mr. Garland questioned whether or not the $150,000.00 would be a recurring
expense; whereupon, Mr. Reynolds replied that the $150,000.00 would not be a recurring
expense in and of itself; however, any planning process in order for it to be effective
has to take a circular approach and once the processes are begun on the neighborhood
level, there will be some measure of upkeep amd it is hoped that this can be done with a
minimal amount of expense by involving not only the city staff but the existing resources
within the city as well as the social agencies.
The Reverend Kenneth L. Wright, Pastor, First Baptist Church, appeared before
Council and spoke in support of the $60,000.00 for the consultant's study in the Gainsboro
(For full text of the Reverend Wright's remarks, see Exhibit No. 115 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the Community Development Block Grant
Program as presented by reports of the City Manager and addenda under date of February 4,
1980. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
Mr. Thomas commended the administration on the manner in which the planning
process was carried out this year as opposed to last year.
Mr. George D. Hunter, 2725 Oakland Boulevard, N. W., appeared before Council
and stated that he could see very little difference in the way things are headed in the
city and he continues to feel the same concerns he felt last year.
The Reverend R. R. Wilkinson, 1302 Staunton Avenue, N. W., appeared before
Council and inquired about the timetable for completion of rehabilitation in the Gainsboro
area.
The Mayor stated that we do not have a timetable but our prayer is that the
federal government will continue to fund the program from year to year until it is
completed. He said the speed and magnitude of what we are able to do is partially predi-
cated upon the number of dollars we receive to operate the Community Development Block
Grant Program on a year to year basis.
Mr. Thomas' motion, seconded by Mr. Grove, was then adopted.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were consfdere
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed,
and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and
considered separately. He noted that there were two requests for Executive Sessions of
Council, one dealing with a personnel matter and one dealing with a matter of potential
litigation; however, he stated that he would like to withdraw the matter pertaining to
personnel.
BUDGET-COMPENSATION BOARD: A communication from the State Compensation Board
requesting an expression as to policy concerning salary increases in this locality and
recommendations in regard to the budget requests filed by the Constitutional Officers,
was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the com~unication be referred to the City Manager for
handling as he deems appropriate. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Clement were absent.)
COUNCIL: A report of the City Attorney requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a matter of potential litigation, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Clement were absent.)
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, January 28,
1980, were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr, Garland moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Garlamd, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Clement were absent.)
At 8:25 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 8:40 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all members
of Council present, with the exception of Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Clement.
REGULAR AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
BUDGET-POLICE DEPARTMENT-CITY EMPLOYEES: Mr. W. D. Jobe, President, Old Dominio~
Lodge #1, Fraternal Order of Police, addressed Council concerning certain issues facing
members of the F.O.P. who are employed by the City of Roanoke.
(For full text of Mr. Jobe's remarks, see Exhibit No. 116 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the remarks be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council in connection with fiscal year 1980-81 budget study.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
At this point (9:05 p.m.), the Mayor relinquished the Chair to the Vice-Mayor.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
COMMITTEES-HEALTH DEPARTMENT; A communication from Mr. Thomas L. Boehling,
Health Planning Associate, Southwest Virginia Health Systems Agency, Incorporated, advisin
that Ms. Linda Steele will be taking a six-month leave of absence from the Roanoke Area
Health Council beginning in March, 1980, and requesting that a member be appointed for
the interim, was before Council.
<For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the communication be received and filed and that the
City Clerk place the matter on the pending list for committee assignments. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
JAIL: The City Manager submitted a written report transmitting a bid tabulation
on the security of windows at the City Jail, said bids having been received and opened at
2:00 p.m., Monday, February 11, 1980.
(For full text, see report and tabulation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Vice-Mayor for report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted.
The Vice-Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Thomas F. Brady and
W. Robert Herbert as members of the co~ittee.
TRAFFIC: Ms. Tess Stahl, Public Relations Officer, appeared before Council and
presented a written report in connection with the proposed design of the 1980 automobile
license decal, advising that the necessary information will include the year 1980 in
large white letters above a iow ridge, that the City of Roanoke will be in dark blue
letters directly above the year 1980, that the registration numbers are dark blue in a
rectangular box shaded white and the expiration date has dark blue letters and numbers.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24991) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 29. Same - Issuance of
plate, tag or decal, of Chapter 1. Traffic Code of Title XVIII. Motor Vehicles and Traffic
of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to describe a redesigned decal and
to provide for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 87.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Thomas, Mayor Taylor and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 5.
NAYS; None .................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Clement were absent.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
PA~KS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report recom~.ending
authorization to reject the offer of 21.872+ acre parcel of Veterans Administration
surplus property at the price of $57,000.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
PARKING GARAGE-BUDGET: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $12,000.00 be transferred to provide funds to furnish electrical power to the Munici-
pal Parking Garage for the remainder of this fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $12,000.00
from Utility Line Facilities to Municipal Parking Garage of the 1979-80 bodget:
(#24992) A~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 87.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mayor Taylor and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Thomas, Mayor Taylor and Vice-Mayor
Landis .................................................................................
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Clement were absent.)
LEGISLATION: The City Attorney submitted a written report in regard to pending
legislation and recommendations relating thereto.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendations and that the City
Attorney be authorized to take whatever steps he deems necessary to communicate the
position of Council to the City's legislators. Insofar as any other bills which may be
introduced in an emergency situation, Mr. Thomas moved that the City Attormey be authorize,
to communicate the position of Council to the legislators as long as such action is
reported to the Council subsequent thereto. The motion was seconded by ~. Garland and
adopted.
BUDGET-GRANTS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report recommending
certain appropriation adjustments in connection with the close-out of Police Management
Information System Grant No. 78-A4460.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24993) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 88.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Thomas, Mayor Taylor and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Clement were absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report recommending
certain appropriation adjustments in connection with the close-out of Jail Classification
Grant No. 79-A4793.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mayor Taylor offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24994) AN OP~INANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 88.)
Mayor Taylor moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Thomas, Mayor Taylor and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Clement were absent.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
SCHOOLS: The City Clerk submitted a written report advising that the three
year terms of Mr. Joseph K. Ingram and Mr. Daniel g. Wooldridge as members of the Roanoke
City School Board will expire on June 30, 1980, and that applications for the two vacancies
will be accepted in the City Clerk's Office until 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 10, 1980.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
REPORTS OF CO~gIITTEES:
STREET NAMES: A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that the
section of New Street extending from McClanahan Avenue to the current end of Stephenson
Avenue be renamed Stephenson Avenue, S. W., was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#24995) AN ORDINANCE changing the name of New Street, S. W., to Stephenson
Avenue, S. W., and directing certain City officials to take appropriate measures to
effect this change in name.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Thomas, Mayor Taylor and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Clement were absent.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-UTILITIES-CONSULTANTS REPORTS: Council at its meeting on
January 28, 1980, having directed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure autho-
rizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Network Computing Corporation of
Charlotte, North Carolina, to provide the City with a new utility billing system, he
presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24996) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Network Computing Corporation of Charlotte, North Carolina, to provide the City a
new utility billing system; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 89.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Thomas, Mayor Taylor and Vice-Mayor
Landis ............................................................................... 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Clement were absent.)
BONDS: Council at its meeting on February 4, 1980, having instructed the City
Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the hiring of Craigie Incorporated to
serve as financial advisor to the City for the upcoming bond issue, upon certain terms
and conditions, and authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the requisite
contract, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Garland offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#24997) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the hiring of Craigie Incorporated to serve
as financial advisor to the City for the upcoming bond issue, upon certain terms and
conditions; authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the requisite contract;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 89.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Grove, Thomas, Mayor Taylor and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Clement were absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
ZONING-SIGNS: On Monday, February 4, 1980, the Mayor appointed the members of
the Sign Advisory Committee; however, at that time he advised that he would appoint a
representative of the advertising industry at the Council meeting on February 11; whereupon
the Mayor stated that with the concurrence of Council he would like to appoint Mrs. Mamie
P. Vest.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ATTEST:
In this connection, the Mayor called an organizational meetlnB of the committee
for Friday, February 22, 1980, at 4:00 p.m., in the Civil Defense Ro~m of the Municipal
Building.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
At 9:35 p.m., the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 10:07 p.m., the meeting reconvened with the Vice-Mayor presiding and all
members of Council present, with the exception of Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Clement.
Directors
LEAGUE OF OLDER AMERICANS: The Vice-Mayor advised that the one year term of
D. Ritchie as the city representative to the League of Older Americans Board of
will expire on February 28, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of Mr. James D. Ritchie.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Ritchie was reelected as a city repre-
sentative to the League of Older Americans Board of Directors for a term of one year
ending February 28, 1981, by the following vote:
FOR MR. RITCHIE: Council members Garland, Grove, Thomas, Mayor Taylor and
Vice-Mayor Landis .................................................................... 5.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Clement were absent.)
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The Vice-Mayor noted that there were two vacancies on the
Mental Health Services Board for terms of three years each ending December 31, 1982, due
to the fact that Dr. William Robison and Mr. William R. Reid are no longer eligible to
serve. He referred to Section 37.1-196 of the Code of Virginia which provides that no
person shall serve more than two successive three year terms; whereupon, the Vice-Mayor
called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the names of Mr. E. Deal Tompkins and Mrs.
Phyllis A. Olin.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Tompkins and Mrs. Olin were elected as
members of the Mental Health Services Board for a term of three years each ending
December 31, 1982, by the following vote:
FOR MR. TOMPKINS AND MRS. OLIN: Council members Garland, Grove, Thomas, Mayor
Taylor and Vice-Mayor Landis ........................................................ 5.
(Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Clement were absent.)
There being no further business, the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 10:10 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
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REGULAR WEF~L¥ SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
February 25, 1980
2:00 p,m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke mat in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, February 25, 1980, at
2:00 p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members G. Frank Clement, Robert A. Garland (arrived at 2:10 p.m.),
Lucian Y. Grove, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................. 6.
ABSENT: Council member Elizabeth T. Bowles ......................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend David A. Yingling, Pastor, Central
Church of the Brethren.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
BIDS
ACTION:
ACTION:
SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to notice of advertise-
ment for bids for new curb and gutter, entrances, paving and related drainage items on
Edgerton Avenue, 19th Street, 18th Street, Vance Street, Jerome Street and Dundee
Avenue, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., on Monday,
February 25, 1980, and to be opened before Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date, the
Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no representa
tive present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with
the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
L. H. Sawyer Paving Company,
Incorporated
S. R. Draper Paving Company
H & S Construction Company
$ 95,407.00
101,903.36
104,818.50
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and reco~mnendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Thomas F. Brady and W.
Robert Herbert as members of the committee.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact that
there were two requests for Executive Sessions of Council on personnel matters; whereupon,
he withdrew his request for an Executive Session on a personnel matter.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, February
4, 1980, were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..... 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.) (Mr. Garland had not arrived.)
COL~CIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a matter of personnel, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.) (Mr. Garland had not arrived.)
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AC~ !ON:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
CITIZENS' SERVICES CO~ITTEE: A co~m~ntcation from Mr. Henry E. Thomas
tendering his resignation as a member of the Citizens' Services Committee, was before
Councll.
(For full text. see com,,unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council accept the resignation with regret and receive
and file the communication. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.) (Mr. Garland had not arrived.)
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The qualification of Mrs. Phyllis A. Olin and Mr. Edward
Do Tompkins as members of the Mental Health Services Board for terms of three years
each ending December 31, 1982, was before Council.
Mr. Grove moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ........ 5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0,
(Mrs. Bowles was absent,) (Mr. Garland had not arrived.)
At this point (2:10 p.m.), Mr. Garland entered the meeting.
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT-CITY EMPLOYEES-PAY PLAN-EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: Mr. Don R.
Dixon, President, Roanoke Fire Fighters Local 1132, appeared before Council and read a
prepared statement in regard to a cost of living pay increase for all city employees,
viz: that all city employees be given a flat $100.00 per pay period raise.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the matter be referred to 1980-81 budget study. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted,
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
PARKING GARAGE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that APCOA be advised the city concurs with the proposed parking garage rate increase
for monthly parkers, Early Bird Special and maximum daily rate, but that the transient
rate should remain as currently charged.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered a Resolution concurring in the City Manager's recommendation.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement.
Following a brief discussion of the matter, Mr. Thomas offered a substitute
motion that action on the report be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council
on Monday, March 3, 1980 and that the City Manager be requested to furnish the following
information:
(1) a brief resume of the APCOA management contract;
(2) date of expiration of the APCOA contract; and
(3) how the proposed rate structure coincides with the report prepared
by National Garages, Incorporated.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted.
ELECTIONS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that the
city loan voting machines to all appropriate organizations with the borrowing organization
paying the hourly expense of the voting machine custodians and the city absorbing the
transportation cost except where the organization is required by the State Code to pay
all costs.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(#24998) A RESOLUTION establishing the policy of the City of Roanoke with
respect to loan of the City's voting machines.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 90.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
BUDGET-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS-SALE OF PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending the transfer of certain funds for identification and
appraisal of property in connection with the 5-year Capital Improvement Program.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#24999) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Capital Projects Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 91.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
BUDGET-SHERIFF-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
authorization to accept Law Enforcement Grant No. 80-A5161 for continuation of the
Sheriff's Training Program, and that $7,465.00 be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25000) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 91.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution:
(#25001) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant
No. 80-A5161 made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime
Prevention and authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions
for Action Grant Awards" with DJCP for this action grant of Federal funds for the
purpose of providing training for personnel in the City Sheriff's Department.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 92.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
BUDGET-TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending authorization to accept Law Enforcement Action Grant No.
80-A5165 for continuation of the T. A. P. Wilderness Challenge, to execute a standard
grant contract with Total Action Against Poverty for provision of services, and that
$51,957.00 be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25002) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 92.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council members Clemen~, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#25003) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement
Grant No. 80-A5165 made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and
Crime Prevention and authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special
Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with DJCP for an action grant of Federal funds for
the purpose of continuing a wilderness program for Roanoke Valley youths.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 93.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution.
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by
AYES: Council members Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
PUBLIC WORKS-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring
in a report of the Bid Co~x~ittee recommending the purchase of traffic paint and traffic
beads according to a Bid Acceptance Recommendation Tabulation.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Clement offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposals
of Baltimore Paint & Chemical Company and Potter Industries, Incorporated:
(#25004) AN ORDINANCE awarding contracts for furnishing traffic paint and
reflective glass traffic beads to the City; accepting a bid made therefor; rejecting
other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 93.)
Mr. Clement moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
EQUIPMENT-WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report
concurring in a report of the Bid Committee recommending the purchase of three new 1/2
ton pickup trucks from Magic City Motor Corporation, in the amount of $17,405.46; and
one new 1/2 ton pick up truck from Dickerson GMC, Incorporated, in the amount of $7,128.96.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25005) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain vehicles for use
by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting certain bids made to the
City for furnishing and delivering said vehicles; rejecting all other such bids; providing
for the issuance of requisite purchase orders for all such equipment; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 94.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AIRPORT: Mr. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed by the Mayor to
tabulate bids received for airport parking lot operations, submitted a written report
recommending that all proposals be rejected, that the bidding criteria be revised and
that the city readvertise for proposals.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Manager advised that the potential for added revenues will also be
considered.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Hr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#25006) A RESOLUTION rejecting all proposals received for Airport Parking
Lot Improvements and Operation of the Airport Parking Lot Concession, and directing the
City Manager to cause the matter to be readvertised for new proposals.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREET NAMES: Ordinance No. 24995 changing the name of New Street, S. W., to
Stephenson Avenue, S. W., and directing certain city officials to take appropriate
measures to effect this change in name, having previously been before the Council for
its first reading on Monday, February 11, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading,
and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#24995) AN ORDINANCE changing the name of Now Street, S. W., to Stephenson
Avenue, S. W., and directing certain City officials to take appropriate measures to
effect this change in name.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 90.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
VIRGINIA COLLEGE OFF-CAMPUS WORK STUDY PROGRAM: Council at its Financial and
Planning Session on February 19, 1980, having instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the
Virginia College Off-Campus Work Study Program to provide for temporary employment of
students from Virginia colleges and universities during the s~m~er season, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25007) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter an agreement
with the Virginia College Off-Campus Work Study Program to provide for temporary employmen!
of students from Virginia colleges and universities during the s~er season; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 95.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
GRANTS-PARKING GARAGE-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Council at its Financial and
Planning Session on February 19, 1980, having instructed the City Attorney to prepare
the proper measure providing for the City's acquisition of a portion of Parcel 4 of the
Downtown East Urban Renewal Area, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered the
following emergency Ordinance:
(#25008) AN ORDINANCE providing for the City's acquisition of a portion of
Parcel 4 of the Downtown East Urban Renewal Area, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 96.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
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ACTION:
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
COUNCIL: The City Attorney orally requested an Executive Session to discuss
a matter of pending litigation.
Mr. Clement moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mrs. Bowles was absent.)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
2:45 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ..... ROANOI~ CITY COUNCIL
March 3, 1980
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber ~n the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, March 3, 1980, at 2:00
p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, G. Frank Clement, Robert A, Garland,
Lucian Y. Grove, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................... 7.
ABSENT: None ......................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. M. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; }ir. Wilburn C, Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend W. David Woodruff, Pastor, St.
Elizabeth's Episcopal Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Mr. Robert W. Woody, President, Roanoke
Valley Chamber of Commerce, appeared before Council and presented the Mayor with a check in the
amount of $5,000.00 representing the profit from the annual Sandlot Football Benefit Game sponsored
by the Chamber of Commerce.
On behalf of the City of Roanoke, the Mayor expressed appreciation to the Chamber of
Commerce.
CONSElqT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
iorms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered separately. He called particular attention to the fact that there
were two requests for Executive Sessions of Council to consider a personnel matter and a
potential legal matter. He also advised of a request of the City Manager for an Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter, and a request of the City Attorney for an Executive
Session to discuss a matter of pending litigation.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meetings of Council held on Monday, February 11,
1980, and Monday, February 25, 1980, were before Council.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
COUNCIL: The City Manager orally requested that Council meet in Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request.
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
COUNCIL: The City Attorney orally requested that Council meet in Executive
Session to discuss a matter of pending litigation.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
COUNCIL: A co~mnunication from the Mayor requesting that Council meet in
Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: Pone ................................................................. 0.
COUNCIL: A communication from the Vice-Mayor requesting that Council meet in
Executive Session to discuss a potential legal matter, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office,)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
PENDING ITEMS: A list of pending items from July 19, 1976, through February
25, 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-CIVIC CENTER: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
the purchase of additional crowd control equipment necessary to enhance the safety of
patrons and building personnel at the Roanoke Civic Center, and that $23,600.00 be
appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating the funds:
(#25009) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 97.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
WATER DEPARTMENT-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report
concurring in a report of the Bid Co~ittee recommending that the bid of Scientific
Products to furnish a sterilizer (autoclave) for use at the Carvins Cove Water Filter
Plant Laboratory, in the amount of $16,720.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of
Scientific Products:
(#25010) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of one sterilizer (autoclave)
for use at the Carvins Cove Filter Plant, upon certain terms and conditions; accepting a
bid made to the city therefor; providing for payment for the equipment; rejecting the
other bid; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 97.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ATTEST:
LEGISLATION: The City Attorney submitted a written report concerning pending
legislation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendations and that the
report be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement amd unanimously
adopted.
REPORTS OF CO~ITTEES:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A report of the Roanoke City School Board requesting that
$32,314.00 be appropriated tn Community Education, Title VI of the 1979-80 budget, was
before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a report of the Director of Finance advising that he has re-
viewed the request and finds it to be in order, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25011) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 98.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
PARKING GARAGE: A report of the City Manager recommending that A~COA be
advised the city concurs with the proposed parking garage rate increase for monthly
parkers, Early Bird Special and maximum daily rate, but that the transient rate should
remain as currently charged, having been before Council at its meeting on Monday,
February 25, 1980, and at that time Council requested certain additional information,
the matter was again before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a supplemental report in regard
to the initial report prepared by National Garages, Incorporated, expiration date of the
present contract with APCOA, and fees recommended by APCOA in their management proposal
information dated November 29, 1976.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution concurring in the recommendation
of the City Manager as reported to Council under date of February 25, 1980:
(#25012) A RESOLUTION concurring in the City Manager's recommendation with
respect to changes in parking rates for the Municipal Parking Garage; and confirming
the City Manager's authority to disapprove certain proposed rate increases.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 98.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
Mr. Clement moved that the supplemental report be received and filed. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARING OF CITIZENS:
PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. T. F. Brady, Director of Public Works, appeared before
Council and presented a briefing on snow removal efforts as a result of the snow storm
on Saturday and Sunday, March 1 and 2, 1980.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
2:30 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
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AEGULAP, WEgKL¥ SESSION ..... ROAI~IOKE CI'P/ COUI~ICIL
March 10, 1980
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council ChAmber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, March 10, 1980, at 7:30
p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, G. Frank Clement, Robert A. Garland,
Lucian Y. Grove, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................ 7.
ABSENT: None ...................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam N. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Charles Doyle, Pastor, Hollins Road
Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered to be
routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed, and if discussio:
was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. He
noted that there were two requests for Executive Sessions of Council on a personnel matter and
a real estate matter and in addition the City Manager had orally requested an Executive Session to
discuss two matters of potential litigation.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, March 3, 1980, were
before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mrs. Bowles moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: An oral request of the City Manager for an Executive Session to
discuss matters of potential litigation, was before Council.
ACTION:
Mrs. Bowies moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
COL~CIL: A communication from the Mayor requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a real estate matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
ACTION:
POLICE DEPARTMENT: A status report of the City Manager in reEard to implementa-
tion of Council action to improve police protection to the community, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... ?.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
COURTS FACILITY-REHABILITATION CENTERS-POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mr. Robert Jones
appeared before Council and requested that funds be appropriated for the establishment
of a half-way house for men; that an electronic surveillance system be installed in the
underground tunnel from The Hotel Roanoke to Jefferson Street; and the installation of a
solar pond for the new Courthouse.
Mr. Thomas moved that the three requests be referred to the City Manager for
study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and
unanimously adopted.
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 3625 Rolling Hills Avenue, N. W., appeared
before Council and questioned what is meant by a halfway house and its proposed location;
how much of the taxpayers' money would be spent on a surveillance system and where the
funds would come from; whereupon, the Mayor advised that one of the purposes of referring
the requests to the City Manager is to address those concerns.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Council having referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recomendation the matter of enforcement of Article 15, Flammable Finishes,
Application of, of the Fire Prevention Code, he presented a written report recommending
that Council continue to enforce the Fire Code as applied to paint spraying operations.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement.
Ms. Susan Drain, representing Drain's Body and Fender Shop, appeared before
Council in regard to the report and stated that the Fire Prevention Code has been in
effect since 1968 and every year the paint shops have been inspected but the operators
have never been informed of the provisions referred to and if the operators had been
informed of the provisions eleven years ago the cost of conforming would have been much
less than today's prices.
Mr. Thomas inquired as to how the individual businesses are complying with
OSHA requirements; whereupon, Ms. Drain stated that she was not familiar with OSHA
requirements. Mr. Grove stated that his understanding of OSHA law being enforced at the
present time is if there is a business with ten or less employees, OSHA is not enforcing
the law, but if there is a major accident and/or fatality, the operator is subject to
full enforcement of the federal OSHA law.
Ms. Drain expressed concern that once the necessary repairs are made, how can
the operators be sure that they are in compliance and how can they be sure that the
provisions will not be changed again in another two years. Mr. W. Robert Herbert,
Director of Administration and Public Safety, stated that the Building Inspector and the
Fire l~arshal work together with the operators to let them know what is required, that
the Fire Prevention Code can only be changed by vote of Council so it is unlikely that
the Code will be changed unless there are new federal laws applied. He said it is felt
that the present Fire Code is one which is applied on a national basis and is satisfactory
for the city and administratively he does not envision any changes being made.
Mr. Garland stated that the Ordinance has been in effect since 1968 and inquired
as to the sudden interest in enforcing this particular portion; whereupon, Mr. Herbert
replied that each year two large areas of interest are selected, that the city started
with the larger institutions, public gathering places and worked through those satisfac-
torily as far as the Fire Prevention Code is concerned, and this year the paint spraying
operations were investigated as a routine matter. He said the matter was not referred
to the Fire Marshal but was next in priority.
Mr. D. S. Drain appeared before Council and stated that he has been in business
since 1963, that he participated in the G. I. Bill and worked for 35 cents per hour to
learn his trade. He said he leases his premises on a three month basis with either
party having the right to cancel upon three months' prior notice and he asked if any of
the members of Council at 54 years of age would invest the money that he is being asked
to invest in someone else's property in order to work until he is 62 years old.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
M~. Drain inquired if the city would make available soma type of low interest
loan to the operators to provide funds to bring their businesses into cmnpliance; whereupo~
the City Manager replied that Mr, Brian Wishneff, Chief of Economic Development and Grants
would work with any individuals who may need loans in an effort to ascertain if there
are any sources of funds available in any of the federal agencies. He said the city
cannot process the applications but it can find out if the funds are available and get
the individuals in touch %rith the proper federal agencies.
Mr. Thomas requested that the City Attorney comment on whether or not the
operators have a right of appeal of the Fire Marshal's decision; whereupon, the City
Attorney called particular attention to Section 57 of the Fire Prevention Code which
provides that if any provision of the Code would require additions to, structural changes
or extensive alterations, the person affected can then appeal to the Board of Fire Appeals
and if the Board finds it does not constitute a distinct hazard to life or property,
then the Board has it within its jurisdiction to reverse the administration or reverse in
part or refer in part or sustain the administration. He said the citizens board,
whose members are appointed by the City Council, has been established to mitigate unnec-
essarily harsh or unnecessarily burdensome provisions of the Code and it is also provided
that if any provisions of the Code are deemed or contended not to apply or are misconstrued
or wrongly applied, the citizen can appeal on this basis.
The motion offered by Mr. Grove, seconded by Mr. Clement, to concur in the City
Manager's report recommending enforcement of Article 15, Flammable Finishes, was unani-
mously adopted.
Mrs. Bowles stated that it has come to her attention that there is a special lac-
quer thinner on the market which is intended for industrial use only by professionally
trained personnel and she is further advised that the substance can be purchased anywhere
by the general public. She requested that the administration investigate the matter.
LEASES-BUSES: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that a
new lease agreement be entered into with Greater Roanoke Transit Company for the Valley
Metro Office and maintenance facilities at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue, S. E.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the followi~
Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25013) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City's lease of certain land and improve-
ments thereon located at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue, S. E., to Greater Roanoke
Transit Company, upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis and Mayor Taylor-t
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
LEGISLATION: The City Attorney submitted a written report in regard to pending
federal legislation creating a hazardous waste response fund, recommending that Council
enact a Resolution advising appropriate members of Congress, as well as our Congressmen,
of the City's position in this regard and urging favorable action on the pending legisla-
tion.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(#25014) A RESOLUTION urging the United States Senate Environmental and Public
Works Committee and the United States House Interstate and Foreign Comm~erce Committee to
enact legislation to establish a hazardous waste response fund, with certain provisions
beneficial to local governments.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 99.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
BUDGET-TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY-GRANTS: The Director of Finance submitted
a written report transmitting an Ordinance to correct Ordinance No. 25002 adopted February
25, 1980, in connection with Law Enforcement Action Grant No. 80-A5165, T.A.P. Wilderness
Challenge, advising that the $51,957.00 is composed of $49,359.00 of D.J.C.P. funds to be
received by the city and distributed to T.A.P. and the remaining $2,598.00 is local cash
match to be provided by T.A.P. and since T.A.P. is going to provide the local cash match,
it will not be accounted for on the city's accounting records and should not have been
appropriated.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACTION:
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25015) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 99.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
Mr. Landis inquired about the report from the consultants in regard to the
Employees' Retirement System and more specifically, the recommendation in regard to a
cost of living increase for retirees; whereupon, the Director of Finance advised that the
report has been received but it is very complex and the recommendations are being reviewed
prior to submittal to Council. In regard to cost of living increases for retirees, he
said that a report would be submitted to Council within approximately three weeks.
Mr. Thomas said that he was under the impression when the report comes to
Council it will address all of the items at the same time before any segment is
brought to Council in an effort to look at the entire retirement package past, present
and future and he suggested that instead of dealing with the recommendations on a piecemeal
basis that the Director of Finance present Council with a brief overview of the entire
report at one of the upcoming Financial and Planning Sessions.
Mr. Garland spoke in favor of receiving the recommendation in regard to the
retirees and urged that Council make a decision on their cost of living increase as soon
as possible.
Mr. Landis inquired about the status of the investigation of procedural matters
in the Assessor's Office by the Director of Finance; whereupon, Mr. Schlanger stated that
an initial report will be presented to Council by the March 24, 1980 Council meeting.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
BUDGET-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: A report of the co~mittee appointed to study bids
received on a lending prospectus for the contemplated development of a hotel/convention
center/entertainment/retail complex in downtown Roanoke, recommending that a contract be
awarded to Ellerbe/Landmark and that $50,000.00 be appropriated, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance ~mending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1979-80 General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation
Ordinances:
(#25016) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text .of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 100.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25017) AN ORDINANCE authorizing a certain contract to be entered into with
the Landmark Division of Appletree Enterprises, Inc., of Bloomington, Minnesota, to
provide professional services in conducting certain studies and preparing a prospectus
for the development of Parcels 2 and 3 of the Downtown East Redevelopment Area; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 100.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: NONE.
MOTIONS AND MISCELL.~NEOUS BUSINESS:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
CITIZ~It$' TASK FORCE ON CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Mayor
noted that there was a vacancy on the Citizens' Task Force on Crim~ revention and Social
Development to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Roy E. Abbott, resigned, ending June 30,
1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. Gary J. Foutz.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Foutz was elected as a member of the
Citizens' Task Force on Crime Prevention and Social Development to fill the unexpired
term of Mr. Roy E. Abbott, resigned, ending June 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. FOUTZ: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor .................................................................... 7.
COMMITTEES: There being a vacancy on the Citizens' Services Committee created
by the resignation of Mr. Henry E. Thomas, the Mayor requested that Mr. Clement find a
replacement.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: The Reverend Robert L. Jeffrey appeared before
Council and read a communication signed by Messrs. George E. Franklin, Jr., Leroy C.
Roberts, Abdulmubdee Shakir, Carl T. Tinsley, George E. Rogers, A. L. Holland, Robert L.
Jeffrey and Ms. Burnette Scales, advising of their participation in the full support of
the newly elected Citizens Ad-Hoc Committee.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Reverend Jeffrey also read a prepared statement in regard to the dismissal
of Mrs. Charlene Chambers from the position of Deputy Director of Total Action Against
Poverty and urged that Council monitor the actions against T.A.P.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas pointed out that T.A.P. is a federal agency which is federally
funded and federally regulated and if there are to be investigations they must be federall,
motivated through either Congressman M. Caldwell Butler or Senators John N. Warner and
Harry S. Byrd and he requested that the City Attorney comment on the matter.
The City Attorney stated that after listening very closely to the comments
that have been made and without taking sides in the issue or without making comments on
the merits f the case, he questions the Jurisdiction of Council to become involved in
what is appazently an internal and personnel matter at T.A.P. He said T.A.P. is a non-
profit corporation, that some city funds are contributed to it and the City Council
appoints a member to the Board of Directors which is the case with a number of organizatic
in the city and that alone would not give Council the jurisdiction to investigate internal
personnel matters arising in such an organization. Mr. Dibling pointed out that he has
not heard any allegations of misapplication of city funds nor any allegations of violation
of federal, state or local law. He said that based upon what is before the Council and
that is simply a management and personnel matter, he is extremely reluctant to find any
authority or jurisdiction for the Council to become involved or investigate the matter.
Mr. Thomas moved that the matter be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis.
The Reverend Charles Doyle asked Reverend Jeffrey who he is referring to when
he refers to "our community and our people"; whereupon, Reverend Jeffrey responded by
saying he is talking about any person who is unfortunate enough or fortunate enough to be
a beneficiary to the T.A.P. process, and anyone in the service area of T.A.P. is going to
be hurt by disruption within the internal organization.
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts also appeared before Council in connection with
the matter.
(For full text of Reverend Roberts' remarks, see Exhibit No. 117 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
The motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Landis, to receive and file the
matter, was then unanimously adopted.
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER-POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mr. George E. Eranklir
Jr., Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, appeared before Council
in regard to training and job development of and for the socially deviant behavior persons
and continuing efforts of O.I.C. to have Council become more sensitive to its responsibilit
in this area.
(For full text of Mr. Franklin's remarks, see Exhibit No. 118 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the comments be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-GRANTS-OFFENDER AID A~D RESTORATION: The City Manager presented a
written report in connection with Law Enforcement Action Grant No. 80-A5177J, Offender
Aid and Restoration of Roanoke, Incorporated, recommending that the City Manager be
authorized to execute the appropriate forms for acceptance of the grant and agreeing to
the provisions and conditions contained therein, that the City Manager be authorized to
execute a standard grant contract between the City and OAR of Roanoke, Incorporated, for
provisions of volunteer counseling services for pre-delinquent Juveniles under DJCP Grant
No. 80-A5177J and that Council appropriate $77,917.00 to the Grant Programs Fund.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACTION:
Hr. Landis offered the followin$ emergency Ordinance amendinE and reordaining
certain sections of the 1979-80 Grant Programs Fund Appropriations:
(#25018) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
ACTION:
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 101.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the
grant:
(#25019) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No.
80-A5177J made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime Preven-
tion and authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for
Action Grant Awards" with DJCP for an action grant of Federal funds for the purpose of a
program of services for pre-delinquent juveniles.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 102.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...... ~ ....................................................... O.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
9:25 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
32B
SPECIAL SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COUI~CIL
Hatch 17, 1980
3:05 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special ~eCing in the City Co~ncil's Conference
Room, fourth floor of the Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday,
March 17, 1980, at 3:05 p.m., with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, G. Frank Clement, Robert A. Garland,
Lucian Y. Grove, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .................. 7.
ABSENT: None .......................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; Mr. James D. Grisso, Deputy Director of Finance; and
Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The City Clerk read the following letter from the Mayor calling the special
meeting of Council:
"March 14, 1980
Members of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke,
Virginia
Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Section i0 of the Roanoke City Charter, I am
calling a Special Meeting of the Roanoke City Council on
Monday, March 17, 1980, ~mmediately following the Greater
Roanoke Transit Company Meeting which begins at 2:00 p.m.,
in the Council's Conference Room, to consider the follow-
ing matters:
(1) Reports of the City Manager and the Bid Committee in
regard to modification to the jail windows.
(2)
Report of the City Manager in regard to certain con-
tracts to be entered into with M. Paul Friedberg &
Partners to provide professional consultant services
in developing a comprehensive parks and recreation
program for the city and in designing certain improve-
ments for Hurt Park.
Sincerely,
S/ Noel C. Taylor
Noel C. Taylor
Mayor
NCT:dw
cc:
Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager, Building
Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City Manager, Building
Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney, Building
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance, Building
Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk, Building"
BUDGET-JAIL: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a
report of the Bid Comm~ ttee in regard to modification to the jail windows, reco~nending
that a lump sum contract be awarded to Ralph Smith for security of windows at the city
jail according to contract documents in the amount of $54,820.00, plus a change order of
$4,600.00 additional for the modifications to the contract documents and that $60,000.00
be appropriated from unobligated balance of the 1979 budget surplus and authorize transfer
of this amount to the Jail Facility Account No. A08420290065.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas F. Brady, Director of Public Works, advised that the issues between
the City of Roanoke and Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern have been resolved and Hayes,
Seay, Mattern and Mattern has contributed toward the resolution of the problem in the
following ways:
(1)
they have absorbed all the architectural and engineering fees
including the fee for an individual review of the window security
problem necessary to provide the design and specifications for
making the windows secure;
(2)
they have provided the city with a $5,000.00 credit toward any
other fees that they might charge as a cooperative gesture and
this credit is being applied to other charges on the jail
not related to the windows that have been billed but not paid
to date.
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ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ATTEST:
Mr. Brady said that the Bid Committee report incorrectly states that the bids
were opened before Council, h~wever, the bids were opened before a committee authorized
by Council. He further stated that Pittsburgh Plate Glass is the glass supplier or
subcontractor on the project, that the city anticipated receiving 3/16" thick penalguard
and later Pittsburgh Plate Glass submitted a proposal for 3/16" superguard, that both
the penalguard and the superguard are brand names and through certification by Pittsburgh
Plate Glass and consultation with Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern, it has been dete~mined
that the penalguard and the super~uard are identical having the same characteristics and
material.
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the reports and offered the following
emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining certain sections of the 1979-80 General Fund
and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances:
(#25020) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 102.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
Ralph Smith, Incorporated:
(#25021) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Ralph Smith, Inc., of Roanoke,
Virginia, for securing the windows at the City's jail; authorizing the proper City
officials to execute the requisite contract; rejecting other bids; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 103.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-PLANNING-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written
report in regard to certain contracts to be entered into with M. Paul Friedberg & Partners
to provide professional consultant services in developing a comprehensive parks and
recreation program for the city and in designing certain improvements for Hurt Park.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25022) AN ORDINANCE authorizing certain contracts to he entered into with M.
Paul Friedberg & Partners of New York, New York, to provide professional consultant
services in developing a comprehensive parks and recreation program for the City and in
designing certain improvements for Hurt Park; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 103.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
3:25 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk Mayor
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ...... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
March 24, 1980
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Cbamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, March 24, 1980, at 2:00
p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, G. Frank Clement, Robert A. Garland,
Lucian Y. Grove, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................. 7.
ABSENT: None ........................................................................ O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Pibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Nicholas Bacalis, Holy Trinity
Greek Orthodox Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Mrs. Nellie Hodges, Americanism Chairman, Ladies Auxiliary,
V. F. W. 484, appeared before Council and presented the Mayor with the Patriotic Citizen
Award which is given in grateful appreciation for unsolicited inspirational patriotic
service to the community through the daily display of the National Flag.
On behalf of the City of Roanoke, the Mayor accepted the award with appreciation.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a proclamation declaring the month of April,
1980, as Clean Valley Month in the City of Roanoke and urged all members of the general
public to Join and participate in this project.
(For full text, see Proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considered
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms
listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered separately. He noted that there were three requests for Executive
Sessions of Council included on the Consent Agenda and that Vice-Mayor Landis had
orally requested an Executive Session to discuss a legal matter pertaining to a specific
contract of the City.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, March 10,
1980, and the special meeting held on Monday, March 17, 1980, were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that they be
approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................................... O.
COUNCIL: A communication from Mayor Noel C. Taylor requesting an Executive Session
to discuss two personnel matters, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, Vice-Mayor Landis orally requested an Executive Session to
discuss two legal matters pertaining to specific contracts prior to the time Council
commences with the regular items included on the agenda and that the City Manager and
the City Clerk be requested to attend the Executive Session.
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the requests of the Mayor and the Vice-
Mayor. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Cou~ Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
NAS None .......................... O.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
LEGISLATION: A communication from Mr. Clifton A. Woodrum, III, in connection
with House Bill 602 which allocates aid to cities for street maintenance and repair at
$37.50 per mile with the provision that that sum shall be adjusted upwards for inflation
in the affected area every year, advising that after consultation with the Department
of Budget and Planning and the State Department of Highways and Transportation, and
figuring a very conservative rate of inflation at eight per cent per year, the approximate
figures as best as he can determine for the coming biennium are as follows: 1980-81 -
$2,500,000 and 1981-82 - $ 2,700,000, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
PLANNING: A communication from Mr. Robert W. Boyd tendering his resignation
as a member of the City Planning Commission effective immediately, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and that the
communication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
COUNCIL: A co~unication from Councilman Hampton W. Thomas requesting an
Executive Session on a legal matter pertaining to a specific contract of the city, was
before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The qualification of Mrs. Margaret S. Whittaker as a
member of the Housing and Hygiene Board for a term of two years ending January 31,
1982, was before Council.
Mr. Grove moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowies and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
ACTION:
REGULAR AGENDA
PENSIONS: The Director of Finance having reserved space on the agenda for a
report in regard to cost of living increases for retirees, Mr. Schlanger advised that
due to circumstances beyond his control he was unable to complete the report and advised
that the report will be presented to Council at its next regular meeting on Monday,
April 7, 1980.
At 2:30 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed in order that Council
could meet in Executive Session at the request of Vice-Mayor Landis to discuss a legal
matter pertaining to a specific contract of the City.
At 3:10 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
CITIZENS REQUEST FOR SERVICE OFFICE: Mrs. Dolores Daniels, Assistant to the
City Manager for Community Relations, appeared before Council and presented the annual
report on the Citizens Request for Service Office.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
SALE OF PROPERTY-CITY PROPERTY-SCHOOLS: The City Manager submitted a written
report requesting Council's support for the ad~inistration to pursue all expressions of
interest in utilization of Jefferson High School, advising that possible utilizations
are: OIC partial utilization, TAP partial utilization, sell portions to Calvary Baptist
Church, and elderly housing and senior citizen center.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
In this connection, Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr., Executive Director, Opportuni-
ties Industrialization Center, appeared before Council and advised that the Jefferson
High School issue has no value for OIC until certain other issues in regard to funding
are resolved.
Mr. Franklin expressed concern that policemen with guns were brought into the
meeting of the Roanoke Consortium on Friday, March 21, 1980. He said that OIC needs
Council's help in addressing the impasse relative to its contracting with CETA. He
stated that the City administration and the Finance Department cannot help because they
are part of the problem and asked that Council intervene as the chief political body
under the rights and responsibilities of the CETA legislation and the Consortium agreement
(For full text of Mr. Franklin's remarks, see Exhibit No. 119 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
STADIUM-CITY PROPERTY-FOOTBALL: The City Manager submitted a written report
in connection with a request of the Easter Seal Society to use Victory Stadium on
April 14, 1980, recommending that Council approve the request subject to provisions of
Resolution No. 24982.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Clement offered the following Resolution:
(#25023) A RESOLUTION waiving the standard rental fee for use of a City
facility.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 104.)
Mr. Clement moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS- Thc Cils, Manager submitted a written report
recommending authorization to enter into an Engineering Agreement with Buford T. Lumsden
& Associates, P.C., in the amount of $28,780.40, for the design and development of
plans and easement plats for the Cravens - Barnhart Sewage Collection systems project,
and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating the funds:
(#25024) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 105.)
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25025) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into an engineering
agreement with Buford T. Lumsden & Associates, P.C., to provide additional design work
in connection with the Cravens - Barnhart Sewage Collection Systems project, upon
certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 105.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
SEWERS AND STO~LM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending Council's concurrence in authorizing an increase, in the amount of $7,163.47
in the cost ceiling for design of the Norwood Street Storm Drain and the Hanover Street
Storm Drain projects by Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern.
(For'full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager orally requested that the report be
withdrawn.
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request to withdraw the report.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-FOOTBALL: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending that $5,000.00, representing the profit presented to the City from
the Chamber of Commerce from their annual Sandlot Football Benefit Game, be appropriated
to the Department of Parks and Recreation budget for proper disbursement.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowies offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25026) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 106.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
BUDGET-GRANTS-CETA: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~ending
that $278,734.59, representing funds allocated by the Fifth District Employment and
Training Consortium, be appropriated for the remainder of fiscal year 1980 for CETA
Title II-D and VI programs.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25027) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 106.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
BUDGET-TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY-GRA~TS: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending authorization to accept Law Enforcement Action Grant No.
80-A5178J, T.A.P. Youth Activities Centers, to execute a standard grant contract with
T.A.P. for provision of services under said grant, and that $54,191.00 be appropriated
therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25028) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 107.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopte? oy the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................... 0.
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#25029) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant
No. 80-A5178J made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime
Prevention and authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Condition~
for Action Grant Awards" with DJCP for an action grant of Federal funds for the purpose
of continuing four community-based youth centers.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 107.)
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Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Cle~ut, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
BUDGET-GRANTS-COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending aathorization to accept Law Enforcement Grant No. ?9-A456g for
training Commonwealth's Attorneys, and that $1,420.00 be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25030) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 108.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council memberm Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#25031) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No.
79-A4868 made to the City of Roanoke by the Virginia Association of Comonwealth's
Attorneys for the purpose of providing training for the Commonwealth's Attorney's staff,
and authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the appropriate forms pertaining
to the grant.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 108.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .........................................................................
NAYS; None ................................................................ O.
BUDGET-POLICE DEPARTMENT-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending authorization to accept Law Enforcement Action Grant No. 80-A5162, Police
Training Academy, and that $29,485.00 be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25032) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 109.)
ACTION:
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#25033) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No.
80-A5162 made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime Prevention
and authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for
Action Grant Awards" with DJCP for this action grant of Federal funds for the purpose of
providing continuation of the police academy.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 109.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
BUDGET-CLEAN VALLEY CO~IITTEE-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending authorization to accept a grant of $7,927.00 to the Clean Valley
Committee, Incorporated, for a valley-wide litter control program, and that funds be
appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25034) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 110.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25035) AN ORDINANCE expressing continued support for the Clean Valley
Committee, Inc.; authorizing the committee to coordinate a litter control program with
Roanoke County, the City of Salem, and the Town of ¥inton; authorizing the Committee to
apply for and the City Manager to accept a grant on behalf of the City upon certain
terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 110.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .........................................................................
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
LIBRARIES-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring
in a report of the Bid Co~,m~ttee recommending that the bid of kurzweil Computer Products,
Incorporated, in the amount of $27,650.00, for a Kurzweil Reading Machine for the blind
for the Department of Libraries, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25036) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of a Kurzweil Reading Machine
for the blind for use in the City's Library by accepting a certain bid made to the City
for furnishing said machine; providing for the issuance of the requisite purchase order
for such machine; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 111.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
BUDGET-FUEL-UTILITIES: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with the motor fuel and utility needs to complete the fiscal year 1980 budget year,
recommending that Council concur in the administration freezing the Contingency Reserve
at $196,000.00, that $145,100.00 be transferred from the General Fund Contingency Reserve
to the various motor fuel accounts and in the amounts indicated on the needs chart, and
that $58,900.00 be transferred from the General Fund Contingency Reserve Account to the
various utility accounts in the amounts shown on the needs chart.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25037) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergenc
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 112.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
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Mr. Grove suggested that a study be initiated by the administration regarding
the removal of some of the "no right turn on red" signs at traffic lights amd Mr. Garland
suggested that the administration study the timing on certain traffic lights particularly
after 11:00 p.m.
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE-GRANTS-YOUTM COMMISSION: The City Manager submitted
a written report recomm-nding acceptance of a $10,282.00 grant from the State to begin a
Youth Planning Program with the purpose of coordinating the planning effort, identifying
the problems of youth, identifying and making recommendations for programs that are
desigmed to alleviate the problems, coordinating the program implementation effort to
assure the allocation of resources to those programs which will have the most success in
alleviating the youth crime and school dropout problems, and further recom~nding that
Council authorize the acceptance of the State grant, appropriate and transfer funds
identified in the report to a grant account, adopt Ordinances establishing a Youth
Services Citizen Board and rescinding Resolution No. 12121 which established the City
Youth Commission.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25038) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 112.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles,
Mr. Raleigh Campbell, representing the Roanoke Valley Council of Community
Services, appeared before Council and advised that the Board of Directors authorized him
to express its desire to have a formal relationship with the Youth Services Citizen Board
so there will be guaranteed coordination between the private and public sectors and
it is hoped that Council will appoint two of the members of the Youth Services Citizen
Board from the Board of Directors of the Council of Community Services.
The following vote was recorded on Ordinance No. 25038:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
Mr. Clement offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25039) AN ORDINANCE amending Title X.2, Human Resources, of the Code of the
City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by adding Chapter 2 providing for a Youth Services
Citizen Board; abolishing the present Youth Commission of the City of Roanoke; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 113.)
Mr. Clement moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#25040) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Grant No. 79-I-6 made to
the City of Roanoke by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections and
authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions" with the
Department of Corrections for this grant for the purpose of operating a youth planning
program for the City until June 30, 1980.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 114.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 3625 Rolling Hills Avenue, N. W., appeared before
Council and expressed concern over coordination with other agencies dealing with youth
crime such as the Roanoke Neighborhood Alliance and advised that the data of the Virginia
Employment Commission in regard to unemployed youth should be reviewed. He said the
problems with communication among the concerned agencies should also be addressed, that
minorities should be involved in the planning process, and the appointment of the Youth
Services Citizen Board should be approached with great caution.
ACTION:
ACTION:
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ACTION:
BUDGET-PAP, KING GARAGES-GRA~TS-PLANNING: The City Manager submitted a written
report in connection with employment of Hayes, Seay, Matterm and Mattern to design the
Cultural Center Parking Garage.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the report be referred to 1980-81 budget study. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PARKING GARAGES-BONDS-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: The City Manager submitted
a written report concerning design and management concept for buildings and downtown
related improvements contained in the bond issue and capital improvement program, requestin
concurrence by Council in the "Design Management Team" concept; approval of the proper
measure authorizing the City to enter into a cost plus fixed fee contract with Hayes,
Seay, Mattern and Mattern for Phase I services with a cost ceiling of $68,850.00 which
cannot be increased without City approval; approval of the proper measure authorizing
the City to enter into a cost plus fixed fee contract with Freeman and Roberts Associates
for complete services relative to the delineated projects with a cost ceiling of $33,950.00
that cannot be exceeded without City approval; and authorization to transfer $125,000.00
from the account/s, as selected by the Director of Finance, to a new account/s to be
established by the Director of Finance to cover the cost of these two contracts plus a
contingency for any preliminary site work, surveying, photography, etc., that may be
necessary during this initial phase.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the report be referred to 1980-81 budget study. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report in connection with a cash management study.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer, appeared before Council and concurred with
the general outline of the report, advising that he has concern with Phase 5 pertaining
to a study of the functions and responsibilities of the Commissioner of Revenue's Office,
Billings and Collections, the Department of Finance and the Treasurer's Office to ascertain
if there is any duplication of services and suggested that the Assessor's Office be
included in the study. He said Phase 5 also poses concern since the referendum in 1976
enuorsed the constitutional offices and he feels government is closer to the people with
the constitutional offices.
Mr. Landis moved that the report of the Director of Finance be received and
filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COM~4ITTEES:
SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER-STREETS AND ALLEYS: A report of the committee
appointed to study bids received for new curb and gutter, entrances, paving and related
drainage items on Edgerton Avenue, 19th Street, 18th Street, Vance Street, Jerome Street
and Dundee Avenue, recommending that the low bid of L. H. Sawyer Paving Company, Incorpor-
ated, in the amount of $95,407.00, be accepted, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25041) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of L. H. Sawyer Paving Company,
Inc., for the construction of new curb and gutter and entrances, and paving of streets
at various locations in the City of Roanoke; authorizing the proper City officials to
execute the requisite contract; rejecting other proposals to do such work; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 115.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
report.
The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in the committee's
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
STREET NAMES: A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that the
new Vinton Mill Road be named Gus W. Nicks Boulevard in honor of the late Mayor Nicks,
was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Landis moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25042) AN ORDINANCE changing the na~e of Vinton Hill Road, N. E., to Gus W.
Nicks Boulevard, N. E., and directing certain City officials to take appropriate measures
to effect this change in name.
(For full text of Ordinance, see O~dinance Book No. 46, page
The motion was seconded by Hrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Cletm~ut, Garland, Grove, Landis, and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
BUSES-CITY PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 25013 authorizing the City's lease of
certain land and improvements thereon located at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue, S. E.,
to Greater Roanoke Transit Company, upon certain terms and conditions, having previously
been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, March 10, 1980, read and adopted
on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Garland offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#25013) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City's lease of certain land and improve-
ments thereon located at 12th Street and Campbell Avenue, S. E., to Greater Roanoke
Transit Company, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 104.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
CITY CODE: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday, March 17,
1980, having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure adopting and
enacting a new City Code for the City of Roanoke, he presented same; whereupon, Mrs.
Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25043) AN ORDINANCE adopting and enacting a new Code for the City of Roanoke,
Virginia; establishing the same; providing for the repeal of certain ordinances not
included therein; providing for the manner of amending and supplementing such Code; and
providing when such Code and this Ordinance shall become effective.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page
The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday, March
17, 1980, having requested that the City Attorney prepare the proper measure transferring
$120,000.00 from the Contingency Fund to various accounts of the School Board, he presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25044) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 115.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
SE~RS AND STORM DRAINS: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on
Monday, March 17, 1980, having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure
authorizing the City Manager to enter into an engineering agreement with Mattern and
Craig, Consulting Engineers, to provide engineering, design and construction services in
connection with the Tinker Creek Sanitary Sewer Project, he presented same; whereupon,
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25045) A~ ORDL~AI~CE authorizing the City Hanager to enter into an engineering
agreement with Hattern and Craig, Consulting Engineers, to provide engineering, desi~a
and construction services in connection with the Tinker Creek Sanitat-y Se~er project,
upon certain ter~s and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page ll6.)
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the follo~ing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor - - 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................... 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that the
three year terms of Messrs. Clark M. Thomas, Charles A. Davis, William O. Lavin and
James G. Harvey, II, as members of the Fair Housing Board will expire on March 31, 1980,
and called for nominations to fill the pending vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in ncmination the names of Messrs. Clark M. Thomas, Charles
A. Davis, William O. Lavin and James G. Harvey, II.
ACTION:
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Thomas, Davis, Lavin and Harvey
were reelected as members of the Fair Housing Board for terms of three years each ending
March 31, 1983, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. THOMAS, DAVIS, LAVIN AND HARVEY: Council members Bowles, Clement,
Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..................................... 7.
ROANOKE AREA HEALTH COUNCIL: The Mayor advised of the need to appoint a
representative of the City of Roanoke to the Roanoke Area Health Council for a six month
period ending September 14, 1980, due to the six month's leave of absence of Ms. Linda
F. Steele; whereupon, Mr. Clement placed in nomination the name of Mrs. Diane W. Elliot.
ACTION:
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Elliot was elected as the City of
Roanoke representative to the Roanoke Area Health Council for a six month period ending
September 14, 1980, by the following vote:
FORM RS. ELLIOT: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ......................................................... 7.
CITIZenS' SERVICES CO}~IITTEE: The Mayor advised that there is a vacancy on
the Citizens' Services Committee created by the resignation of Mr. Henry E. Thomas for a
term ending June 30, 1980 and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Clement placed in nomination the name of Mr. Harold P. Kyle.
ACTION:
There being no further nominations, Mr. Kyle was elected as a member of the
Citizens' Services Committee to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Henry E. Thomas resigned
ending June 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR MR. KYLE: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor ................................................................. 7.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
4:30 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
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gEGULAI~ WEEKLy 8ESSIO~ .... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
April 7, 1980
2:00 p.m.
Municipal
p.m., the
The Council of the City of 9~anoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, April 7, 1980, at 2:00
regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, G. Frank Clement, Robert A. Garland,
Lucian Y. Grove, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................ 7.
ABSENT: None ................................................................ 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a Proclamation declaring May 5, 1980 as Senior
Citizen's Day in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
BID OPENINGS
ACTION:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for the
Richard Avenue, N. E., storm drain, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 1:30 p.m., on Monday, April 7, 1980, and to be opened before Council at 2:00 p.m.,
on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for
bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City
Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read
the following bids:
J. P. Turner & Brothers, Incorporated -
Castle Construction Company -
Aaron J. Conner General Contractor,
Incorporated -
E. C. Pace Company, Incorporated -
Branch and Associates, Incorporated -
Wiley N. Jackson Company -
$ 32,678.00
32,954.02
33,510.60
39,719.00
41,742.50
47,786.90
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and reco~endation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, K. B. Kiser and Thomas
F. Brady as members of the committee.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered separately. He noted there was one request for an Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter included on the Consent Agenda.
In regard to Item C-3 on the Consent Agenda pertaining to a communication from
Cox Cable Communications, Incorporated, transmitting the 1979 CPA Certification for
Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Mr. Thomas requested that the item be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered separately after the other Consent Agenda items have been
acted upon; whereupon, the Mayor granted the request.
COUNCIL: A communication from the Mayor requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
LEGISLATION-INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION: A communication from Mr. J. T. Shropshire
transmitting copy of Senate Joint Resolution No. 55, agreed to at the 1980 Session of
the Virginia General Assembly, expressing the sense of the General Assembly concerning
the holding of public meetings at any places which discriminate on the basis of religious
conviction, race, color, sex or national origin, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACT ION:
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Mrs. Bowles moved that the co~unication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Daniel F. Layman, Jr., Attorney,
representing Seven-Up Bottling Company of Roanoke, Incorporated, and Al-Steel Fabricators,
Incorporated, requesting that an unopened twelve-foot alley near Cleveland Avenue and
Eighteenth Street, S. W., and a~ unopened portion of Cleveland Avenue, S. W., 200 feet
west of Eighteenth Street, S. W., be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution appointing viewers and referring
the application to the City Planning Comission for study, report and recommendation to
Council:
(#25046) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any
three of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Seven-Up Bottling
Company of Roanoke, Inc. and Al-Steel Fabricators, Inc. to permanently vacate, discontinue,
and close an unopened twelve-foot alley near Cleveland Avenue, S. W. and Eighteenth
Street, S. W. and an unopened portion of Cleveland Avenue, S. W., 200 feet west of
Eighteenth Street, S. W., and more particularly described below; and referring the
proposal to the City Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 117.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the financial
statement of the Roanoke City School Board for February, 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
TREASURER-COMPENSATION BOARD: A communication from Mr. Gordon E. Peters,
Treasurer, requesting Council's concurrence for a five per cent salary increase for Mrs.
Judith J. Quarles, effective April 1, 1980, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: A report of the City Manager in regard to Police Department
staffing, advising that police officer positions are now 100% staffed, support service
clerical positions are 93% staffed, and Sergeant's Exams have been announced for April 17,
1980 and 57 police officers to date have signed a notice of intent to compete for 5 vacant
positions, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
PENDING ITEMS: A list of pending items from July 19, 1976 through March 24,
1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
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~EGULA~ AGENDA
RADIO-TELEVISION: Hr. Thomas having earlier requested that item C-3 in regard
to a communication from Cox Cable Co~nications, Incorporated, transmitting the 1979
CPA certification for Roanoke Valley Cablevision, be removed from the Consent Agenda,
the matter was before the body.
Mr. Thomas referred to the gross revenues for the year ended December 31,
1979, which is $1,285,087, advising that the City receives three per cent of that amount
or approximately $38,000.00. He noted that in the Roanoke Revenue Compendium there was
a provision that the fee could go to five per cent upon approval by the Federal Communica-
tions Commission and requested that the Director of Finance comment on why the City is
not receiving five per cent of the gross revenues in franchise taxes and if it is possible
to receive the increased amount.
The Director of Finance advised that he would review the matter and advise
Council accordingly.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the communication from Cox Cable Communications be
received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
POLICE DEPARTMENT-OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Mr. A. L. Holland,
President, N.A.A.C.P., appeared before Council and expressed concern about the shooting
incident in northwest Roanoke last month in which an elderly man and his wife were shot
by a police officer, advising that a police investigative team is looking into the
matter and requested that Council do everything within its power to see that the investigat
is carried out in the proper manner.
Mr. Holland expressed concern about the funding plight of Opportunities Industri-
alization Center and requested that Council do everything in its power to restore the
OIC operation.
(For full text of Mr. Holland's remarks, see Exhibit No. 120 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 3625 Rolling Hill Avenue, N. W., appeared
before Council and also expressed concern about the shooting incident and commended the
Police Department and the city government for the calm way in which they approached the
problem. In regard to OIC, he suggested that a Citizens' Elected Official Task Force
composed of communities that receive federal funds be formulated to deal with issues
such as the OIC matter.
(For full text of the Reverend Roberts' remarks, see Exhibit No. 121 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr., appeared before Council and expressed concern
about the use of guns, both by citizens and policemen. He referred to the Citizens'
Task Force on Crime Prevention and Social Development and stated that the Task Force may
be one of the most vital elements this City or any other City could have and requested
that Council take a hard look at the Task Force and amalgamate or integrate the Task
Force to be one of the elements to work with the Police Department and the citizens in
general.
In regard to OIC, Mr. Franklin requested that Council consider granting the
OIC a minimum of $60,000.00 to operate during this quarter, and a maximum of $150,000.00
to operate from April 1 - November 30.
(For full text of Mr. Franklin's remarks, see Exhibit No. 122 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Members of Council questioned whether or not it would be advisable for Council
to discuss the request inasmuch as OIC has initiated litigation against the Policy Board
of the Consortium and called upon the City Attorney for advice.
The City Attorney stated that the Consortium did not terminate funding for
OIC, that the OIC contract expired in normal course of time and the contract was not
renewed. He said he knew of no legal obligation on the Consortium to provide anyone
with a contract. He stated that it is true the Consortium is involved in litigation
which was initiated by OIC and under those circumstances it would not be appropriate for
Council to act on the request of Mr. Franklin. Mr. Dibling said that parties have
different options in dealing with the City, one of the options is to litigate, another
is to discuss and engage in dialogue, that OIC elected to engage in litigation on this
matter and it is presently in the hands of the court.
In response, Mr. Franklin said that OIC realized it had two courses,
that it explored the first course of negotiation and dialogue to the point where that
ended and the prime sponsor no longer wished to continue the dialogue and they implemented
their decision. At that point, he said the Board of Directors of OIC sought an injunction
which was designed to keep the OIC staff and students going, that this effort did not
work and the OIC Board of Directors and administration have no desire to pursue the
matter any further in court.
Mayor Taylor stated that he did not feel the issue could be resolved without
having representatives of all the involved agencies present, advising that he would be
willing to meet with legal representatives from both sides, representatives from the
national and local OIC, representatives from the Labor Department, and representatives
of the Roanoke City administration to try and reach some logical conclusions.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
In light of the above remark~ of the Mayor, Mr. Franklin withdrew his request
for funding in the amount of $60,000.00 to operate during this quarter and a maximum of
$150,000.00 to operate from April 1 - November 30.
Mr. Thomas stated that the appropriate body to discuss Hr. Franklin's concerns
is the Consortium. He said the Consortium is made up of all the governmental bodies
from the Fifth Flanning District area and the City of Roanoke has only 7/23 of the vote
and any decision Council would make today would have to be funded totally out of local
dollars; whereupon, Mr. Thomas moved that Mr. Franklin's remarks be received and filed
and that it be the consensus of Council that dialogue be reestablished with the Consortium
in an effort to further explore the concerns OIC has expressed in regard to its organiza-
tion.
The motion failed for lack of a second.
Mr. Garland asked the City Attorney if it would be inappropriate for the Mayor
as the chief elected officer of the City and the City of Roanoke being the prime sponsor
to initiate a meeting between the local and national OIC representatives, Labor Department
representatives, the Consortium and other persons the Mayor deemed appropriate.
The City Attorney stated that City Council bas absolutely no authority to
reverse a decision of the Consortium Policy Board, As to whether it would be appropriate
for the Mayor to initiate such a meeting, Mr. Dibling stated he would be somewhat concerned
about that with the City being a defendant in a law suit filed by Mr. Franklin and he
would prefer that Mr. Franklin take a voluntary non-suit which he would be willing to
execute with him at the present time before discussions are begun.
Mr. Franklin verbally agreed to take a non-suit; whereupon, Mr. Garland again
asked if it would be appropriate for the Mayor to initiate such a meeting and the City
Attorney replied that it would not be inappropriate.
Mr. Garland moved that the Mayor initiate a meeting with all interested parties
in an effort to resolve the concerns. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles.
The City Manager stated that an enormous sum of money, approximately $200,000.00,
is in question and he would hope that before Council enters into any action it would
take into consideration that the City of Roanoke is liable for 7/23 of that amount until
the issue is resolved and for that reason he would oppose any further action as it
relates to the current OIC.
The City Attorney also stated that the liability of the City, should any of
the expenditures of OIC be found to be inappropriate by the Department of Labor, will
be 7/23 of the amount in question.
Mr. Thomas offered a substitute motion that the Policy Board of the Fifth
District Employment and Training Consortium initiate a meeting to endeavor to resolve
the dispute over funding for the Roanoke Opportunities Industrialization Center and that
the Mayor act as the representative of the City of Roanoke along with representatives of
the National and Local Opportunities Industrialization Center. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
DlqITED STATES POST OFFICE-REHABILITATION CENTERS: A communication from Mr.
Bob Jones requesting that a portion of the old Federal Building be used as a half-way
house, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
PLANNING-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~aending
authorization to file a C.D.B.G. application for fiscal year 1980-81 with proposed
schedule of expenditures and H.A.P. changes presented on February 4, 1980.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#25047) A RESOLUTION authorizing the filing of an application with the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a current grant of Federal
funds to permit implementing, continuing and carrying out a Co~nunity Development Block
Grant Program.
(For full text of Resolution, sec Resolution Book No. 46, page 118.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................... 0.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommend-
ing that $41,561.63 be appropriated to the Title XX Services budget, to provide funds
for purchase of certain services which the community has determined to be essential for
the citizens.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25048) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain ssctions of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 119.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with emergency action taken by the City Manager's Office to preclude additional
severe damage by storm drain water runoff to the Ore Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptor,
advising that a purchase order was issued to E. C. Pace Company, Incorporated, in the
amount of $70,115.00, with the additional work resulting in an up to date project cost
obligation of $527,019.70, and approval of the extra work by the Environmental Protection
Agency for full grant participation would be expected to increase the City's out of
pocket cost by approximately $4,000.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Attorney submitted a written report setting forth the legal position
of the City with respect to the City Manager's action; advising it is his belief, in
view of the facts reported by the City Manager and in view of the provisions of Section
41 of the Charter, the City Manager in authorizing the commencement of the project was
acting lawfully and within his authority and recommending that Council ratify the City
Manager's action.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the follo~ring Resolution:
(#25049) A RESOLUTION approving certain emergency action of the City Manager,
taken to effect repairs to the Ore Branch (Middle Segment) Sanitary Sewer Interceptor.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 120.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................... O.
BUILDINGS-HEALTH DEPARTMENT-NUISANCES: The City Attorney submitted a written
report recomending authorization for the Director of Finance and, in particular, the
Chief of Billings and Collections, to release demolition and weed liens.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25050) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Director of Finance to release on
behalf of the City nuisance abatement liens; providing for the recordation of this
ordinance in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for the City of Roanoke, Virginia;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 120.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
SPECIAL PERMITS-BUSES-AIRPORT: The City Attorney submitted a written report
in connection with the application of Blacksburg Limousine Service, Incorporated, to the
State Corporation Commission for extension of charter service in and around the City,
transmitting a Resolution stating the position of Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report reco~nending
that Council adopt the appropriate Resolution opposing granting of general charter
service by the State Corporation Co~nission to Blacksburg Limousine Service, not opposing
granting of general charter service outside the City limits along one singular fixed
route between Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, and Montgomery County and that
Council concur in a City representative appearing at the State Corporation Commission
public hearing to present the City's position.
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(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(t25051} A RESOLUTION setting forth the City's position with respect to the
application of Blacksburg Limousine Service, lac,, to extend charter service in and
around this City.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 121.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
Mrs. Bowles urged that a representative of the City attend the State Corporation
Co~ission public hearing; whereupon, Mayor Taylor advised that the City Attorney would
have representation present.
PENSIONS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report in regard to
cost of living adjustments for retirees, reco~ending that Council accept as policy of
the City of Roanoke that cost of living adjustments be provided to all retirees who meet
the following criteria:
"1. That the employee retired at least one full fiscal year
prior to the effective date of any cost of living adjustment,
and
a. that the employee retired under ordinary service with at
least 10 years of service, or
b. that the employee currently is covered under ordinary
or accidental disability, or
c. is a widow/widower -- meaning the surviving spouse of
a covered city employee.
2. That all future cost of living adjustments shall be auto-
matically effective each July 1, providing that funds are
certified to be available in the annual budget and that the
raise be related to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) with a
cap limitation of 5% per year. This would remain in effect
until such time as a different indicator is proven to be
more effective to accurately reflect the needs of the retired
population."
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A report of the City Manager concurring in the report of the Director of Finance,
was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that Council grant a ten per cent increase to all retirees
who retired before July 1, 1979, who meet the following criteria effective July 1, 1979,
through June 30, 1981:
a. that the employee retired under ordinary service with at least ten
years of service, or
b. that the employee currently is covered under ordinary or accidental disabi-
lity, or
c. is a widow/widower -- meaning the surviving spouse of the covered city
employee,
and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare the proper measure setting forth the
intent of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas.
Mr. Garland offered a substitute motion that Council concur in the entire
recommendation of the Director of Finance.
The substitute motion failed for lack of a second.
Upon question from the Director of Finance and in clarification of the motion,
Mr. Landis stated the intent of his motion is that the ten per cent increase would continue
beyond June 30, 1981.
The motion, as clarified, was unanimously adopted.
Mr. Landis stated that he was aware of what Mr. Garland was trying to accomplish
and he would like to make sure everyone understands that before July 1, 1980, it is the
intent of Council to review the overall pension plan and make a recommendation on the
entire package.
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ACT ION:
Hr. Landis further moved that the 6 1/2 per cent cost of living increase
granted to retirees on November 6, 1978, pursuant to Ordinance No. 24393 be made
permanent. The motion was seconded by Hrs. Bo~les and unanimously adopted.
At 3:30 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 3:55 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all members
of Council present.
TAXES-LEGISLATION: The Director of Finance submitted a written report reco~nd-
lng, once the appropriate bill has been sided into law, that Council concur in raising
the interest rate on delinquent taxes to the new state maximum of ten per cent.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the City
Attorney be requested to monitor the legislation and bring a measure to Council at the
appropriate time. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
ASSESSOR-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report in connection with his study of the Office of the City Assessor, advising that
the office layout will be changed to ensure that the public is allowed easy accessibility
and privacy when they inquire about their property; more incoming telephone lines will
be added to allow the public easier access by telephone to the Assessor's Office; appeals
will be done at the taxpayer's convenience, as long as the request is reasonable;
neighborhood meetings will be held if requested to explain the assessment process;
the role of the Board of Equalization must be fully explained to the taxpayers as it is
felt many do not realize their total independence from the rest of City government
inasmuch as they are appointed by and controlled by the judicial branch of government;
and further, in a reorganization effort of the existing office, Mr. Howard Turpin, City
Assessor, will be reassigned to the position of Deputy Assessor in charge of the technical
aspects of assessing and lend his expertise to the many difficult types of individual
appraising and he will remain in charge of the office until his successor takes office.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the report be taken under consideration. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
The Director of Finance requested an Executive Session to discuss a matter of
personnel.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................... O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting that
the $200,000.00 of appropriated 1979-80 funds which were frozen by the School Board in
concurrence with Council's request of December 17, 1979, be released for roof repairs to
Stonewall Jackson Junior High School and other projects, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that only $150,000.00 of the $200,000.00 be released at this time.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Director of Finance submitted a written report recommending concurrence in
releasing $150,000.00 of the $200,000.00 at this time.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis stated that he had hoped some of the funds which were frozen would
be used for gasoline purchases and he has concern about where the School Board will find
additional funds for this purpose. Mr. Thomas agreed with Mr. Landis, advising that
he did not mind voting for the $150,000.00 because the School Board should be able to
apply it to their budget inasmuch as it is for a capital expenditure but he would like
some assurance that Council will not receive a companion request for additional funds.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendations of the City Manager
and the Director of Finance that $150,000.00 of the $200,000.00 be released at this time
and that the School Board be advised that Council is concurring in their request with
the understanding that this is the way the School Board chooses to use the money and
there will not be an additional request for funds in the near future. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
REFUSE COLLECTION: A report of the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Manageme]
Board advising that it has become necessary to raise its budget from $500,000.00 to
$560,000.00 per year which will mean a cost per ton increase of 50¢, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: A report of the City Planning Commission in connection
with naming park property adjoining the Veterans Administration Hospital, advising there
is no objection to Senator Ray L. Garland's suggestion that the park be na~ed Veterans
Park with a monument to be erected honoring Lt, Col. Joseph A. Moses.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25052) AN ORDINANCE providing the name for the City's new park adjacent to
the Veterans Administration Hospital in the Northwest area of the City, and authorizing
the erection of an appropriate monument therein.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 123.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
Senator Ray L. Garland appeared before Council and expressed appreciation for
the designation and stated a desire to aim for a July 4 or November 11 dedication. He
said it would be highly appropriate for the fund raising to be a community endeavor by
public subscription.
Mr. M. P. Thomas, 3526 Melrose Avenue, N. W., also appeared before Council and
expressed appreciation.
DOWNTOWN ROANOKE-SIGNS-SPECIAL PERMITS: A report of the City Planning Commission
recommending that a request from Samuel Spigel, Incorporated, to place a canopy at the
entrance to the store on Jefferson Street, S. W., be approved, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading
with the insertion of "two feet" in the first paragraph and the insertion of "two feet"
in the second paragraph:
(#25053} AN ORDINANCE permitting the encroachment of a canopy to be erected
on a building at 308 Jefferson Street, S. E., over the public sidewalk in front of such
building, to a line not nearer than two feet from the adjacent Jefferson Street curb line,
upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 123.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREET NAMES: Ordinance No. 25042 changing the name of Vinton Mill Road, N.
E., to Gus W. Nicks Boulevard, N. E., having previously been before the Council for its
first reading on Monday, March 24, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Mr. Landis offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(#25042) AN ORDINANCE changing the name of Vinton Mill Road, N. E., to Gus W.
Nicks Boulevard, N. E., and directing certain City officials to take appropriate measures
to effect this change in name.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 116.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
CITY CODE: Ordinance No. 25043 adopting and enacting a new Code for the City
of Roanoke, providing for the repeal of certain Ordinances not included therein, providing
for the manner of amending and supplementing such Code, and providing for an effective
date of July 1, 1980, having previously been before the Council for its first reading on
Monday, March 24, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#25043) AN ORDINANCE adopting and enacting a new Code for the City of Roanoke,
Virginia; establishing the s~m~; providing for the repeal of certain ordinances not
included therein; providing for the manner of amending and supplementing such Code; and
providing when such Code and this Ordinance shall become effective.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 117.)
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ACTION:
ATTEST:
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............. . ..... 7.
NAYS: None ........ ,0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Ross C. Hart, Attorney, representing
Mr. Earl H. Rogers, requesting that that certain alley located between Fairfax Avenue,
N. W., and Moorman Avenue, N. W., in Block 5, of Melrose Land Company, be vacated,
discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment of
viewers and referring the application to the City Planning Commission for study, report
and recommendation to Council:
(#25054) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any
three of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of Earl H. Rogers
to discontinue and close that certain alley located between Fairfax Avenue, N. W., and
Moorman Avenue, N. W., in Block 5 of Melrose Land Company; and referring the proposal to
the City Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 121.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Ross C. Hart, Attorney, representing
Mr. William J. Lotz, requesting that that certain alley located in Block 3, Official
Survey, be vacated, discontinued and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution providing for the appointment of
viewers and referring the proposal to the City Planning Co~nission for study, report and
recommendation to Council:
(#25055) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five freeholders, any
three of whom may act, as viewers in connection with the application of William J. Lotz
to discontinue and close that certain alley located in Block 3, Official Survey; and
referring the proposal to the City Planning Commission for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 122.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
At 4:25 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 5:25 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
CITY ASSESSOR: Earlier in the meeting, Council took under advisement a report
of the Director of Finance in regard to the City Assessor's Office; whereupon, Mr.
Thomas moved that Council endorse the general contents of the report of the Director of
Finance; that Mr. Howard C. Turpin be designated as the Deputy Assessor for the City of
Roanoke; that the position of City Assessor be declared vacant, and that the administration
be instructed to immediately advertise the availability of the position of City Assessor,
and that the salary for advertisement purposes be established within the framework of
$25,000.00 -- $35,000.00 per annum; and that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare
the proper measure encompassing the intent of Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
5:30 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
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REGULARWEEKL¥ SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
April 14, 1980
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, April 14, 1980, at 7:30
p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council membera Elizabeth T. Bowles, G. Frank Clement, Robert A. Garland,
Lucian Y. Grove, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................... 7.
ABSENT: None .................................................................. O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance;
and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Bernard J. Garrett, Pastor, West
End United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a proclamation declaring April 19 - 26, 1980, as
Community Education Week in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
BID OPENINGS
ACTION:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for the
Westland Road, S. W., storm drain, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until
5:00 p.m., Monday, April 14, 1980, and to be opened before Council at 7:30 p.m., on that
date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and
no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to
proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the
following bids:
E. C. Pace Company, Incorporated -
J. P. Turner Brothers, Incorporated -
Aaron J. Conner General Contractor,
Incorporated -
Castle Construction Company -
Branch & Associates, Incorporated -
John A. Hall & Company,
Incorporated -
Wiley N. Jackson Company -
$ 39,900.00
60,248.50
40,802.80
42,136.33
45,635.75
48,923.32
49,466.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a com~ittee
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The
by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
to be appointed by
motion was seconded
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Kit B. Kiser and T. F. Brady
as men, ers of the Committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ACTION:
ZONING: Pursuant to instructions of Council contained in Resolution No.
21414, the City Clerk set a public hearing for Monday, April 14, 1980, at 7:30 p.m.,
or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard, on the request of Medical
Specialty Associates, et al., that certain tracts of land containing 1.86 acres located
along First Street, S. W., and containing all of the lots known as Official Survey
Southwest 3, Block 13, Lots 1, 2, 3, 7, 9 and 10, and designated on the Roanoke City
Appraisal Map as Official Tax Nos. 1023301 -1023306, inclusive, be rezoned from C-i,
Office and Institutional District, to C-2, General Commercial District, subject to
certain conditions proffered by the petitioner, the matter was before the body.
A report of the City Planning Co~ission recon~ending that the request be
granted, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Kenneth C. King, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
Mr. Robert N. Richert, 415 Allison Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council
in support of the request for rezoning.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Grove moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
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ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(~25056) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as -mended, and Sheet No. 102, Section 1976 Zone Map, City
of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................ 7.
NAYS: None -
O.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414, the City Clerk set a
public hearing for Monday, April 14, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter could be heard, on the request of American Oil Company that a 0.79 acre unused
portion of the public street at the corner of Fourth Street and Elm Avenue, S. E.,
located between the public sidewalk and the northern boundary of the property owned by
the petitioner, commonly known as Official Tax No. 4020401, be vacated, discontinued and
closed, the matter was before the body.
A report of the City Planning Commission recom-~nding that the request be
granted, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
A report of the viewers appointed by Council pursuant to Resolution No. 24985,
advising that they are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience would result,
either to any individual or to the public, from permanently vacating, discontinuing and
closing such public alley, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. William P. Wallace, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioner, appeared
before Council in support of the request of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Garland moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25057) AN ORDINANCE to vacate, discontinue and close a portion of the public
street at the corner of Fourth Street, S. E. and Elm Avenue, in the City of Roanoke.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...... 7.
NAYS: None .........
.0.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considere
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed,
and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent Agenda and
considered separately. He noted that there were three requests for Executive Sessions
of Council to discuss two personnel matters and a matter of acquisition of property by
the City.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, March 24,
1980, were before Council.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........................................................ 0.
COUNCIL: A co~unication from the Mayor requesting an Executive Session to
discuss two matters of personnel, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session regarding
acquisition of real property by the City, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mrs. ~owles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..........
AUDIT CO~ITTEE-MUNICIPAL AUDITOR: Minutes of the meeting of the Audit Co--,ittee
held on April 9, 1980, were before Council.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the minutes be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting copy of
an article which appeared in Business Week that provides insight into the problems the
City administration has had in providing Council with a balanced budget for fiscal year
1981, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
HOUSING: The qualification of Mr. Jere D. Jamison as a member of the Housing
and Hygiene Board for a term of two years ending January 31, 1982, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The Reverend Carl T. Tinsley, 2647 Spring Hill
Drive, N. W., representing residents of the Fairland Lake and Glenavon areas, appeared
before Council and requested that the City fund the approximate $101,000 which has been
assessed against their properties in connection with the Fairland Lake and Glenavon
Sanitary Sewer Project.
(For full text of Reverend Tinsley's statement, see Exhibit No. 123 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. William A. LaPrad, Jr., 2725 Meadowview Drive, N. W., appeared before the
body and stated that Council should reconsider the issue. He suggested that the City
pay for the trunk lines in their entirety or roll the price back to the rate prevailing
in 1974 or remove all liens from the properties.
(For full text of Mr. LaPrad's statement, see Exhibit No. 124 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Yolanda Johnson, 3111 Kirkland Drive, N. W., appeared before Council and
expressed concern for the senior citizens and people living on a fixed income and also
requested that the City assume the total cost of the project.
(For full text of Mrs. Johnson's statement, see Exhibit No. 125 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis inquired of the City Attorney if there are any provisions which
would provide assistance to the elderly; whereupon, the City Attorney advised that he
was aware of a provision in the State Code which would allow for a postponement of the
payment of the assessment in one of three cases: (1) where the head of the household is
65 years of age or older, (2) where the combined net income of the owner, his spouse and
all relatives is $12,000 or less, or (3) where the net worth of the owner, his spouse
and relatives living in the household the year before the assessment was levied was
$50,000 or less, and the postponement would be until such time as the property transfers
or until such time as the last eligible owner dies.
The Reverend Tinsley questioned whether or not the 1949 annexation decree
mandated any type of sanitary sewer improvements; whereupon, the Mayor advised that the
matter would have to be researched in order to make that determination.
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ACT ION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
In view of the City Attorney'a r~mnrks, Mr. Landis moved that the matter be
referred to the City Attorney md the City Hanager for study and report to Council at
their earliest convenience, that the report include a complete history of the project
and that the 1949 annexation decree be researched to determine if there is a mandate on
the City to provide the s~nitary sewer improvements. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and unanimously adopted.
Mr. LaPrad asked if there is anything that can be done insofar as the accrued
interest on the payments until a report is received from the administration; whereupon,
the Mayor requested that the City Attorney research the matter and so advise Council.
Mayor Taylor requested that a representative of the City administration meet
with affected residents to present the administration's findings prior to submitting
their report to Council.
At 8:40 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 8:50 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
BUDGET-JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that $28,394.00 in anticipated State revenue be appropriated to the Juvenile
Detention Home budget, and that authorization be given to execute necessary change
orders for playground, driveway and landscaping to the contract with Avis Construction
Company, Incorporated, for alterations and additions to the Roanoke Juvenile Detention
Home.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25058) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund ApproPriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 124.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance approving issuance of the
change order:
(#25059) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order
No. 2 to the City's contract with Avis Construction Company, Inc., dated June 26, 1979,
for certain alterations and additions to the City's Juvenile Detention Home; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 125.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................
PENSIONS: Council at its last regular meeting on Monday, April 7, 1980,
having requested that the City Attorney prepare the proper measure providing for a ten
per cent increase for certain retirees who retired before July 1, 1979, who meet certain
criteria effective July 1, 1979, the City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting
the appropriate Ordinance.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(#25060) AN ORDINANCE providing for certain supplemental benefits under the
Employees' Retirement System to certain members of such System; and providing for an
effective date.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
CITY ASSESSOR: Council at its last regular meeting on Monday, April 7, 1980,
having requested that the City Attorney prepare the proper measure concurring in and
ratifying the actions of the Director of Finance with respect to the Office of the City
Assessor, the City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting a Resolution in
accordance with the directive of Council.
(For full te~t, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#25061) A RESOLUTION relating to the Office of the City Assessor, the position
of City Assessor and the incumbent City Assessor.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 125.)
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......
Mr. George b. Hunter, 2725 Oakland Boulevard, N. W., appeared before Council
and read a prepared statement in criticism of the report.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
TAXES: The City Attorney submitted a written report in connection with a new
Bank Franchise Tax Ordinance, transmitting an Ordinance which, if adopted, will bring
the City's bank taxing Ordinance into conformity with state law and in order for the
local Ordinance to be effective during 1980, Council must adopt it on or before September
1, 1980.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25062) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 4, Bank Stock Tax, of
Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by repealing
Sections 1 through 7, and by enacting new sections 1 through 5; and providing for an
effective date of this ordinance.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES; Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .... ' ....................................................... 0.
TAXES: The City Attorney submitted a written report concerning recent legislatic
allowing localities to charge up to 10 per cent interest on delinquent taxes, advising
that as of April 7, 1980, there were two companion bills on this subject before the
Governor for signature, and the Governor vetoed one bill and signed the other one into
law, that the new legislation will be effective on July 1, 1980, and as soon as he can
clarify the situation and obtain a copy of the current legislation, he will provide
Council with the appropriate Ordinance.
ACTION:
ACTION:
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed with appreciation.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-GRANTS-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The Director of Finance submitted a
written report reco~ending that $27,365.27 be appropriated to the Co,unity Development
Block Grant Parking Lot account, representing parking lot receipts collected from the
Downtown East Project and Kimball Project by the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing
Authority for the quarter ended March 31, 1980.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25063) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 125.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowies, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
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ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
BUDGET-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-GRANTS: The Director of Finance submitted a
written report in connection with repayment of the Categorical Program Settlement Grant,
recommending that Council appropriate $159,133.02 into a new C.D.B.G. account, Other
Program Income, so that the City can make a required progress payment to H.U.D. in the
amount of $159,133.02, pursuant to the Settlement Agreement; that $1,769.85 be appropriated
to a new C.D.B.G. account, Unprogr-m,m:d C.D.B.G. Funds - Rehabilitation Loans, the
purpose being to identify rehabilitation loan repayments received by the Authority and
turned over to the City; and further reco~,,~nding that $21,150.00 be appropriated to a
new C.D.B.C. account, Unprogr-,,--d C.D.B.G. Funds - Non-Settlement Fund Receipts, the
purpose of this account being to identify net land disposition receipts which are not
required to be repaid to H.U.D.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25064) AN ORDINANCE to *,~nd and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Progr,m~ Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 126.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr,
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................ 0.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT: The Director of Finance
submitted a written report recommending an appropriation to provide payment to the
County of Roanoke and/or Roanoke County Public Service Authority for 29.3% of premium
paid for early redemption of Public Service Authority bonds, pursuant to the August 13,
1979, contract.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25065) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 127.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................... 7.
NAYS: None ....... O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Ordinance No. 25052 providing the name for the City's
new park adjacent to the Veterans Administration Hospital in the northwest area of the
City, and authorizing the erection of an appropriate monument therein, having previously
been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, April 7, 1980, read and adopted
on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#25052) AN ORDINANCE providing the name for the City's new park adjacent to
the Veterans Administration Hospital in the Northwest area of the City, and authorizing
the erection of an appropriate monument therein.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 123.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
SPECIAL PERMITS-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE-SIGNS: Ordinance No. 25053 permitting the
encroachment of a canopy to be erected on a building at 308 Jefferson Street, S. E.,
over the public sidewalk in front of such building, to a line not nearer than two feet
from the adjacent Jefferson Street curb line, upon certain terms and conditions, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, April 7, 1980,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Grove offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#25053) AN ORDINANCE permitting the encroachment of a canopy to be erected
on a building at 308 Jefferson Street, S. E., over the public sidewalk in front of such
building, to a line not nearer than two feet from the adjacent Jefferson Street curb
line, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 123.)
355:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Cle~e_~t, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............ 7.
NAYS: None ...................................................... O.
INTEGRATION-SgGRI~GATION: Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution recog-
nizing the important work of the members of the Co~aunity Relations Committee, thanking
them for their service and dissolving the Committee:
(#25066) A RESOLUTION recognizing the important work of the members of the
Community Relations Committee, thanking members for their service and dissolving this
cor~ntttee.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 127.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CElqTER: Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr.,
appeared before Council in regard to the following matters:
the revitalization of the spirit of the people of the City
of Roanoke;
an incident wherein police officers took photos of a
demonstration conducted by OIC students and staff in
Lee Plaza, requesting that the photos be destroyed and
the people whose pictures were taken be notified of
such action; and
the funding plight of OIC.
(For full text of Mr. Franklin's statement, see Exhibit No. 126 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
After a lengthy discussion of the matter, Mr. Landis moved that Mr. Franklin's
remarks be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and unanimously
adopted.
At 9:45 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 10:15 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
SCHOOLS: The Mayor advised that on July 1, 1980, there will be two vacancies
on the Roanoke City School Board for terms of three years each ending June 30, 1983. He
said that pursuant to Ordinance No. 24409 adopted by Council on December 4, 1978,
setting forth the school trustee selection process, on or before April 30 of each year,
Council must conduct a public interview of the candidates for the position of school
trustee. He noted that Council received 16 applications for the two vacancies and
pursuant to the Ordinance, Council must select six persons to receive the formal inter-
view. (Ordinance No. 24409 provides in part that the n,,mher of candidates to be granted
the interview shall not exceed three times the number of positions available on the
Roanoke City School Board should there be so many candidates).
Mayor Taylor stated that each Council member had been requested to select six
persons to be accorded the formal interview and he called upon the City Clerk to report
the results of the tabulation; whereupon, the City Clerk advised that the following
persons received the highest number of votes and therefore, would receive the public
interview by Council on Thursday, April 24, 1980 at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber:
(Mrs.) Katherine G. Cochran
Mr. Wilfred L. Dominy
(Mrs.) Sharon G. Duckwall
Mr. William E. Ingram
Mr. Michael W. Ridenhour
Dr. William G. Watson
PLANNING: The Mayor called to the attention of Council that there is a vacancy
on the City Planning Con~ission created by the resignation of Mr. Robert W. Boyd for a
term ending December 31, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Clement placed in nomination the name of Mr. Michael M. Waldvogel.
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ACTION:
There being no further nominations, Pr. Waldvogel was elected as a ~ember of
the City Planning Comission to fill the unexpired term of Hr. Robert W. Boyd, resiEned,
ending December 31, 1980, by the folloving vote:
FOR HR. WALDVOGEL: Council members Bo~lee, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor .............. 7.
There being no further business, the Nayor declared the meeting adjourned at
10:15 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
REGULARWEEKLY SESSION ..... ROANOKE ClT~ COONCIL
April 28, 1980
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, April 28, 1980, at 2:00
p.m., with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T, Bowles, Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove,
Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................................... 6.
ABSENT: Council member G. Frank Clement ............................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. William M. Hackworth, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Brian Yanofchick, Our Lady of
Nazareth Catholic Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
The Mayor advised that during a rescue attempt on Thursday, April 24, 1980 of
50 American hostages being held in Tehran, Iran, by revolutionary forces, a Roanoke
native, Marine Corps Sgt. John Davis Harvey, was declared missing in action and presumed
dead as the result of an airplane crash; whereupon, the Mayor further advised that on
Friday, April 25, he issued a statement declaring a period of mourning and requested
that the pastors of Roanoke Valley churches pay proper tribute to Sgt. Harvey during
their Sunday morning worship services.
ACTION:
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution memorializing the late SGT. JOHN
DAVIS HARVEY:
(#25067) A RESOLUTION memorializing the late SGT. JOHN DAVIS HARVEY, United
States Marine Corps.
WHEREAS, Sgt. John Davis Harvey, United States Marine Corps, a Roanoke native
and graduate of Patrick henry High School, is missing in action and presumed dead as the
result of an airplane crash occurring while on a heroic and humanitarian mission attempting
to rescue the fifty American hostages being held in Tehran, Iran by revolutionary forces;
WHEREAS, Sgt. Harvey, 21 years of age, a specialist in avionics and helicopter
electrical systems, volunteered for this dangerous and difficult mission involving
penetration of an elite co~ando unit 500 miles into Iran; and
WHEREAS, Sgt. Harvey and the other men involved in this mission performed in
the highest tradition of American military service, and the American people are indebted
to these courageous men for their sacrifice;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that:
1. Council adopted this means of recognizing the heroic contribution of Sgt.
Harvey in volunteering for a dangerous humanitarian mission of critical importance to
this nation;
2. Council extends the deepest sympathy and regrets of the Council and all
citizens of the City of Roanoke for the wife and family of Sgt. Harvey;
3. The City Clerk is directed to forward an attested copy of this resolution
to the widow, Mrs. Alisa Hillman Harvey, and to the parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Harvey.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 131.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
BID OPENINGS
RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for a new
gas fired boiler for Mountain View, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 1:30 p.m., Monday, April 28, 1980, and to be opened before Council at 2:00 p.m.,
on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for
bids and no representative present raising any questions, the Mayor instructed the City
Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read
the following bids:
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Valley Air Conditionin$ Corporation -
Ralph Smith, Incorporated -
Weddle Plumbing and Heating Company -
Johnston-Veer Electric Corporation -
17,800.00
18,375.00
19,249.00
19,800.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be
appointed by the Hayor for tabulation, report and recom~endation to Council. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III, and
W. Robert Herbert as members of the comittee.
CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were con-
sidered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed on the agenda, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. He noted there was one request for
an Executive Session by the City Manager to discuss a personnel matter.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meetings of Council held on Monday, April 7,
1980 and Monday, April 14, 1980, were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--(
NAYS: None ..................................................................
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayer Taylor--(
NAYS: None .............
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-BILLINGS AND COLLECTIONS: A report of the Director of
Finance listing the statistics as related to the Billings and Collections operations for
the first quarter ended March 31, 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--
NAYS: None ....................................................................
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
PLANNING: The qualification of Mr. Michael M. Waldvogel as a member of the
City Planning Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert W. Boyd, resigned,
ending December 31, 1980, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Lsa~dis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--
NAYS: None ...................................................................
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
WATER DEPARTMENT: (Mrs.) Arlene W. Stoller appeared before Council and read a
prepared statement on behalf of the League of Women Voters in regard to the study prepared
by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers as to the water supply needs in the Roanoke Valley
over the next twenty years, advising that the League supports the principle of conservation
as the most practical iumediate step to be implemented.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Garland moved that the statement be received with appreciation and referred
to the City Manager for evaluation, The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
PETITIONS AN~ COMMb~NICATIONS:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS-CITY EMPLOYEES: Vice-Mayor Landis presented figures on the
history of school funding for fiscal years 1975-76, 1976-77, 1978-79, 1979-80 and proposed
1980-81.
(For full text, see figures on file im the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution expressing the intent of Council
to provide a nine per cent across the hoard cost of living increase for classified
employees of the City in addition to normally scheduled merit increases; and expressing
the intent of Council to appropriate sufficient funds to the School Board such that a
nine per cent across the board cost of living increase, plus normally scheduled merit
increases, will be possible for all School Board employees and recommending to the
School Board that the needs of School Board employees be given first priority in budgetary
deliberations:
(#25068) A P, ESOLUTION expressing the intent of Council with respect to cost
of living adjustments for public employees.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 132.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles.
Mr. Garland offered a substitute motion that city employees and school employees
receive a $30.00 per pay period increase, plus an approximate five per cent cost of
living increase, in lieu of the nine per cent across the board increase recommended by
the City Manager.
The substitute motion failed for lack of a second.
The following vote was recorded on Resolution No. 25068:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--I
NAYS: None ...................................................................
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
Mr. Landis moved that the following Ordinance adopting and providing for a new
Pay Plan for the employees of the City of Roanoke, effective July i, 1980, be placed
upon its first reading:
(#25069) AN ORDINANCE to adopt and provide a n~w Pay Plan for the employees
of the City of Roanoke effective July 1, 1980; amending and modifying Ordinance No.
24647 to the extent herein provided.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 142.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--
NAYS: None .................................................................
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
Pursuant to the request of Council at its Financial and Planning Session on
Monday, April 21, 1980, the City Manager submitted a written report breaking down the
nine per cent across the board pay increase for all city employees and all school employee
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
DEALERS IN SECONDHAND M~RCHANDISE: Councilman Grove presented a communication
recommending adoption of an Ordinance regulating dealers of secondhand or used silver or
gold flatware, watches and Jewelry, guns and coins which would require every dealer to
maintain a register of all transactions that would include a description of the items
purchased, the time and date of purchase, the purchase price, the name, address and
description of the seller. Mr. Grove further recommended that the governing bodies of
the City of Salem, Roanoke County and the Town of Vinton be requested to adopt similar
Ordinances.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Attorney submitted a written report regarding
the regulation, calling Council's attention to Section 15.1-866, Code of Virginia (1950)
as amended, Section 2, subsections 30 - 32 of the Charter of the City of Roanoke, and
State statutes Sections 54-840 to 859 and 54-832.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.}
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(~25070) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Title XX, Businesses and
Occupations, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as -mouded, by adding a new
chapter ntmbered 7, consisting of Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, providing for regulation of
persons who are dealers in or are in the business of purchasing secondhand or used
silver, silver-plated, gold, gold-plated or pewter items, watches and Jewelry, guns and
coins; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 132.)
Hr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles.
Mr. Reginald L. Luck, President, Double Eagle Enterprises, appeared before
Council and expressed concern over certain portions of the Ordinance.
(For full text of Mr. Luck's statement, see Exhibit No, 127 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered an amendment to the Ordinance under Chapter 7, Section 1,
fourth line, that the word "similar" be inserted to read as follows: "Every person who
is a dealer in or in the business of purchasing secondhand or used silver, silver-
plated, gold, gold-plated or pewter flatware, tableware or other similar household
items, ..... The amendment was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted.
Ordinance No. 25070, as amended, was then adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--(
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
SCHOOLS: A petition signed by 21 citizens expressing their disagreement with
Council's position of not reappointing Mr. Joseph K. Ingram to the Roanoke City School
Board, was before the body.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the petition be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: A communication from Mr. George E.
Franklin, Executive Director, Opportunities Industrialization Center, transmitting
petitions signed by 587 persons in support of OIC becoming operational as a provider of
CETA services, was before Council.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the petition be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
CITY EMPLOYEES-REIMBURSEMENTS (TRAVEL): The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending establishment of an increased mileage reimbursement rate of 18.5¢
per mile for the first 15,000 miles and 10¢ per mile for all additional miles in the
fiscal year, effective March 20, 1980, to be paid to city employees for the use of pri-
vately owned personal vehicles on city business.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance establishing the rate:
(#25071) A RESOLUTION establishing, until further order of the Council, the
rate of reimbursement per mile to be paid to employees of the City for the use of
privately owned personal motor vehicles on City business.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 133.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
TRAFFIC: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending adoption of
an Ordinance prohibiting use of trucks on residential streets in the City, and further
recommending that the City Manager be authorized to determine the streets, after thorough
traffic studies and review have been completed, to be marked for "no through trucks".
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTIOn:
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Mr. Thoraas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(t25072) AN ORDINANCE amending Section 42, Through Trucks Entering City, of
Article V, Operation of Vehicles, of Chapter 1, Traffic Code of Title XVIII, N~tor
Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, prohibiting
the general use of trucks in certain designated residential streets in this City.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A request of the City Manager to present a report
regarding the Housing and Urban Development Administration, was before Council.
In this connection, the City Manager orally requested that the matter be
withdrawn from the agenda; whereupon, Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
NORFOLK AND WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager
submitted a written report recommending execution of a License for Pipe Line Facility
with the Norfolk and Western Railway Company in connection with construction of the
Westland Road storm drain project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25073) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City's execution of a written license
with Norfolk & Western Railway Company, providing for a right to the City to construct
and maintain a storm drain and ancillary fixtures in connection with the Westland Road
Storm Drain project; and providing for an emergency.
(For fnll text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 134.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ..................................................................
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
CITY CODE: The City Attorney submitted a written report advising that on
April 7, 1980, Council adopted Ordinance No. 25043 adopting a new City Code, that the
adopting Ordinance referred to the new Code as "Code of the City of Roanoke (1980)", and
subsequent to the adoption of the Ordinance he was advised by the publisher that the
binders for the new Code had been printed with the year 1979; whereupon, he recommended
that Council adopt an Ordinance providing that the new City Code will be known as "Code
of the City of Roanoke (1979)".
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(#25074) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Ordinance No. 25043, adopted
April 7, 1980, adopting and enacting a new Code for the City of Roanoke, to provide that
such new Code shall be known as "Code of the City of Roanoke (1979)".
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ........................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
T~XES-LICENSES: The Director of Finance submitted a written report recommend-
ing that an Ordinance be adopted to correct the City's Business, Professional and Occupa-
tional License rate structure for the following categories: real estate appraisers,
loan companies, installment paper, mortgage companies, beauty shops, barber shops,
moving, hauling, transfer, directory service, bowling alley, billiard parlor, pawnbroker,
health spa and bath service, in order to comply with requirements set forth in the State
Code.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION: Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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(#25075) AN ORDINAI~CE to amend and reordain Section 1, Categories and Section
2, Rates, of Article II, Business, Professional and Occupational License Taxation, and
Section 7, Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen of Article III, Special License Taxation of
Chapter 8, License Tax Code of Title VI, Taxation, Code of the City of Roanoke (1956),
as amended, by making technical rate and category adjustments; providing for refunds or
exoneration of taxes in certain cases; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Rook No. 46, page 134.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--~
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
BUDGET-CONSULTANTS REPORTS, STUDIES: The Director of Finance submitted a
written report recommending that $12,840.00 be transferred to provide funds for payment
to David M. Griffith and Associates, Ltd., for development of a cost allocation plan.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25076) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 136.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-CLEAN VALLEY COMMITTEE: The Director of Finance submitted a
written report recommending the elimination of certain appropriations and revenue est~mate~
in connection with the close-out of the 1979 Litter Control Grant.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25077) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Program~ Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 137.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--~
NAYS: None ...................................................................
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: The Director of Finance submitted
a written report recommending that certain appropriation estimates be adjusted in connec-
tion with the close-out of Coordinated Youth Services Grant No. 79A4791.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25078) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-
80 Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 137.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowies, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--i
NAYS: None ....................................................................
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
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BUDGET-GBANTS~OFFE~DER AID AND RESTORATION: The Director of Finance submitted
a written report recommending that certain appropriations and revenue estimates be
elim/nated in connection with the close-out of Offender Aid and Restoration Grant No.
79A4809J.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~25079) AN ORDINANCE to a~end and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programm Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 158.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
BUDGET-GRANTS-COMMOhPWEALTH'S ATTORNEY: The Director of Finance submitted a
written report recommending certain appropriations and revenue adjustments in connection
with the close-out of Legal Interns Grant No. 77A4390.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25080) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 138.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0
(t,~. Clement was absent.)
BUDGET-GR~qTS-PLANNING: The Director of Finance submitted a written report
recommending the elimination of certain appropriations and revenue estimates in connection
with the close-out of Community Development Block Grant No. B-75-MC-51-0020.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25081) AN ORDINANCE to -mend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Progr~m~ Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 139.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ................................................................
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 25056 rezoning certain tracts of land containing 1.86
acres located along First Street, S. W., and containimg all of the lots known as Official
Survey Southwest 3, Block 13, Lots 1, 2, 3, 7, 9 and 10, and designated on the Roanoke
City Appraisal Map as Official Tax Nos. 1023301 - 1023306, inclusive, from C-i, Office
and Institutional District, to C-2, General Commercial District, having previously been
before the Council for its first reading on Monday, April 14, 1980, read and adopted on
its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#25056) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of The Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 102, Section 1976 Zone Map, City
of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 128.)
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Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 25057 vacating, discontinuing and closing a
0.79 acre unused portion of the public street at the corner of Fourth Street and Elm
Avenue, S. E., located between the public sidewalk and the northern boundary of the
property owned by the petitioner, commonly known as Official Tax No. 4020401, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, April 14, 1980, read
and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#25057) AN ORDINANCE So vacate, discontinue and close a portion of the
public street at the corner of Fourth Street, S. E., and Elm Avenue, in the City of
Roanoke.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No.46, page 129.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0
(Mr. Clement was ~bsent.)
PENSIONS: Ordinance No. 25060 providing for a ten per cent supplemental
benefit to certain members of the Employees' Retirement System, retroactive to July 1,
1979, having previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, April
14, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the
body.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a legal
matter. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
At 3:10 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 3:50 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present with the exception of Mr. Clement.
Mr. Thomas moved that Ordinance No. 25060 be amended to provide that the
ten per cent increase will apply to "any member on early service retirement." The
amendment to the Ordinance was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
Mr. Thomas then offered Ordinance No. 25060, as amended, for its second
reading and final adoption:
(#25060) AN ORDINANCE providing for certain supplemental benefits under the
Employees' Retirement System to certain members of such System; and providing for an
effective date.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 129.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance as amended. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0,
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
In this connection, Mrs. Marie Shepherd, a retired city employee, appeared
before Council and presented a com~nunication from Mr. Raymond R. Robrecht, Attorney,
representing certain city employees who took early service retirement, requesting that
they too be included in the cost of living adjustments.
(For full text, see commaunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
TAXES: Ordinance No. 25062 providing for a bank franchise tax, having previously
been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, April 14, 1980, read and adopted
on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
ACTION:
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(~25062) A~ ORDINANCE a~nding and reordaining Chapter 4, Bank Stock Tax, of
Title VI, Taxation, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as mmended, by repealing
Sections 1 through 7, and by enacting new sections 1 through 5; and providing for an
effective date of this ordinance.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 130.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ..... 6.
NAYS: None ........ O.
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
STADIUM: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on April 21, 1980,
having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure waiving the standard
rental fee fer use of Victory Stadium for a track and field meet on May 17, 1980 (rain
date: May 18, 1980), for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Assistant City Attorney
presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#25082) A RESOLUTION waiving the standard rental fee for use of a City
facility.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 139.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
STADIUM-POLICE DEPARTMENT: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on
April 21, 1980, having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure waiving
the standard rental fee for use of the parking lot at Victory Stadium for a circus on
May 2, 3, and 4, 1980 for the Fraternal Order of Police, Old Dominion Lodge No. 1, the
Assistant City Attorney presented same; whereupon, Mrs. Bowles offered the following
Resolution:
(#25083) A RESOLUTION waiving the standard rental fee for use of a City
facility.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 140.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
SPECIAL PERMITS-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council at its Financial and Planning
Session on April 21, 1980, having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper
measure authorizing the Wilmont Recreation Club to construct a permanent storage building
in Strauss Park, upon certain terms and conditions, the Assistant City Attorney presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Landis moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(#25084) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Wilmont Recreation Club to construct a
permanent storage building in Strauss Park, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Council at its Financial end Planning Session on April 21,
1980, having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure providing for
the purchase of certain police uniform items from Kay's Uniforms at the total bid price
of $13,977.90 and from Sam's, Incorporated, at the total bid price of $1,995.65, the
Assistant City Attorney presented same; whereupon, Mr. Landis offered the following
emergency Ordinance:
(#25085) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain police uniform
items for use by the City's Police Department, upon certain terms and conditions; accepting
certain bids made to the City for furnishing and delivering such items; rejecting certain
other bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 140.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ATTEST:
Hr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and .Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
LEGISLATION: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on April 21, 1980,
having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure commending the City's
representatives to the 1980 Session of the General Assembly for their support of the
City's legislative program and their consideration of the City's position on various
bills and co~ending the City Attorney and his staff for their work in compiling the
legislative program of the City, monitoring all bills introduced at the 1980 Session and
co~unicating the City's position to the legislators, the Assistant City Attorney presented
same; whereupon, Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution:
(#25086) A RESOLUTION commending the City of Roanoke's representatives to the
1980 Session of the General Assembly for their support of the City's legislative program
and their consideration of the City's position on various bills and commending the City
Attorney and his staff for their work in compiling the legislative program of the City,
monitoring all bills introduced at the 1980 Session and communicating the City's position
to our legislators.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 141.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
CITY EMPLOYEES-PAY PLAN-CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT: Mrs. Bowles offered the
following emergency Ordinance establishing the position of Clerk of the Circuit Court of
the City of Roanoke in the Pay and Classification Plans of the City and placing the
incumbent Clerk at Step A of Range 30L:
(#25087) AN ORDINANCE establishing the position of Clerk of the Circuit Court
of the City of Roanoke in the Pay and Classification Plans of the City and placing the
incumbent Clerk at an appropriate range and step in such Plans; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 141.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0
(Mr. Clement was absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
PORNOGRAPHY: Mrs. Bowles advised that on April 22, 1980, a permit was issued
for an adult book store and novelty shop in the 3700 block of Williamson Road and expressed
serious concern because an elementary school, a junior high school, a city branch library
and five churches are located within a five block radius of the establishment.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the City Attorney and the City Manager advise as to
whether Council may require a minimum distance between such establishments and churches,
schools, etc., and that the report be submitted to Council at its next regular meeting
on Monday, May 5, 1980. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
4:10 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
REGULAI~ WEEKLy SESSION ..... gOAl~OKl~ CITY COUNCIl,
Nay 5, 1980
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, Nay 5, 1980, at 2:00
p.m., with Hayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bo~les, G. Frank Clement, Robert A. Garland,
Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas (arrived at 2:10 p.m.), and Hayor Noel C. Taylor ........... 7.
ABSENT: None ........................................................................ 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Evert, City Hanager; Hr. S. H. HcGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance;
and Mrs. Nary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Taylor.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Mayor presented a proclamation declaring June 5, 1980 as Alternate
Transportation Day in the City of Roanoke.
(For full text, see proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
BID OPENINGS
ACTION:
ACTION:
WATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for a water
main extension from King Street, N. E., to Wolf Creek in Vinton, said proposals to be
received by the City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., on Monday, May 5, 1980, and to be opened
before Council at 2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the
Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the
City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Bidder Base Bid Alt, #1 Alt. #2 Alt. #3 Alt. #4
E. C. Pace Company,
Incorporated $224,511.00 $68,000.00 No Bid
A. J. Conner General
Contractor,
Incorporated 241~869.50 71,447.00 No Bid
Branch & Associates,
Incorporated 268,810.00 73,847.00 No Bid
Dixon Contracting
Incorporated 287,770.00 77,500.00 No Bid
J. P. Turner and
Brothers,
Incorporated 299,130.00 77,264.00 No Bid
$68,742.00 $68,742.00
81,447.00 81,447.00
74,224.00 74,224.00
72,500.00 72,500.00
77,640.00 77,640.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and unavlmnusly adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, K. B. Kiser and Richard
B. Burrow as members of the corm~tttee.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considere.
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed
on the agenda, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered separately. Mayor Taylor noted that he had requested an Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter and Mr. Thomas had orally requested an Executive
Session to discuss a legal matter.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, April 28,
1980, were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
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COUNCIL: A co"~"unication from Mayor Noel C. Taylor requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see comaunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement a~d adopted by the foll~ng vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
In this connection, Mr. Thomas orally requested that Council meet in Executive
Session to discuss a legal matter.
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Frank K. Saunders, Attorney,
representing Reid Jones, Jr., and Garland E. Carroll, requesting that that certain
portion of 21st Street extending from the southerly side of Patterson Avenue, N. W., to
the northerly line of a 12 foot width alley extended, be vacated, discontinued and
closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution appointing viewers and referring
the application to the City Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to
Council:
(#25088) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five viewers any three
of whom may act, tn connection with the application of Reid Jones, Jr., and Garland E.
Carroll to permanently vacate, discontinue and close that certain portion of 21st Street
extending from the southerly side of Patterson Avenue, N. W., to northerly line of a 12
foot width alley extended; and referring the proposal to the City Planning Commission
for study and recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 144.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Land/s, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
PENDING ITEMS: A list of pending items from July 19, 1976 through April 28,
1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the pending list be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................ , ............... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Ms. Bridget Meagher, owner of Alexander's Restaurant,
125 Campbell Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council in regard to the sewer contruction
on Campbell Avenue from Williamson Road to Jefferson Street, advising that her concern
prior to discussing the matter with the administration was as to whether or not there
would be any disruption to businesses in the area as a result of the construction. She
suggested in the future, when any type of construction project is undertaken, that
business owners in the affected area be informed of the course of action to be pursued
by the City.
After a discussion of the matter, Mr. Grove moved that Ms. Meagher's comments
be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
ACTS OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT-COURTS FACILITY: A co~unication from Mr. Murray A.
Stoller suggesting that the new courthouse contain a plaque listing the names of those
Roanokers who died during our country's wars, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be referred to the Courts Facility
Advisory Committee for study, report and reco~,ndation to Council and that a letter of
appreciation be forwarded to Mr. Stoller for his most thoughtful suggestion. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: Council at its meeting on Monday, January 7, 1980, having referred
to the City Manager for study, report and reco-~udation a co--m,uication from Mr. Frank
N. Perkinson, Jr., Attorney, in regard to the installation of certain traffic controls
to provide for safer access to businesses and residential areas in the vicinity of
Franklin Road, S. W., Mr. Perkinson appeared before Council and advised that since
January 7 there have been numerous accidents in this area, two of which were serious,
causing personal injuries, and requested that a decision be made by Council to remedy
the situation.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The City Manager advised that a report would be submitted to Council at its
regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 1980; whereupon, Mr. Thomas moved that Mr. Perkinson's
request be taken under advisement pending receipt of a report from the City Manager.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
ROANOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITALS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending execution of an indenture with Appalachian Power Company for electrical
service across city property to serve Roanoke Hospital Association property.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25089) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to
execute and deliver a deed of easement to Appalachian Power Company for the Roanoke
Memorial Hospital Family Practice Center.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........
.7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
ZONING-ADULT BUSINESSES: The City Attorney submitted a written report in
connection with zoning regulations for "adult" businesses, particularly near schools,
parks and residential areas, advising that the United States Supreme Court in the case
of Young v. American Mini Theatres, Inc., upheld a City of Detroit Zoning Ordinance
which required the dispersion of "adult" theatres, and prohibited the same from being
located within 500 feet of any area zoned for residential use and since this decision,
many local governments have enacted similar Ordinances establishing location restrictions
for all types of adult businesses, including movie theatres, massage parlors, topless
bars, etc. Mr. Dibling advised that after he has obtained samples of such Ordinances
and further researched the law he will prepare a draft of Ordinance for consideration by
Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the City Attorney be requested to draft such a measure
as soon as possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
SPECIAL PERMITS-BUSES-AIRPORT: The City Attorney submitted a written report
in regard to the application of Blacksburg Limousine Service, Incorporated, to the State
Corporation Commission for extension of charter service, advising that the Commission
granted a certificate of public convenience and necessity as a special or charter party
carrier to Blacksburg Limousine Service, Incorporated, but limited it to service originatin
in the County of Montgomery, the Town of Blacksburg and the City of Radford to all
points in Virginia and the Co~m~ission refused the request for charter rights in Roanoke
City, Roanoke and Giles Counties and the City of Salem.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed with appreciation to
the City Attorney's Office for expressing Council's position in regard to the matter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having previously referred to a committee for
tabulation, report and recommendation the bids which were received for the Richard
Avenue, N. E., storm drain, Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman of the committee, presented a
written report recommending that the low bid of J. P. Turner and Brothers, Incorporated,
in the amount of $32,678.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25090) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of the Richard Avenue,
N. E., storm drain, located in the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting
the lowest bid made to the City; authorizing execution of the requisite contract; reJectinl
certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46,' page 145.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
SEWERS A~D STORM DRAINS: Council having previously referred to a committee
for tabulation, report and recommendation the bids ~hich were received for the Westland
Road, S. W., storm drain, Hr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman of the comeittee, presented a
written report recommending that the iow bid of E. C. Pace Company, Incorporated, in the
amount of $39,900.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25091) AN ORDINANCE providing for the construction of the Westland Road, S.
W., storm drain, located in the City, upon certain terms and conditione, by accepting
the lowest bid made to the City; authorizing execution of the requisite contract;
rejecting certain other bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 146.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
STREET NAMES: A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that a
portion of Roberts Road, S. W., be renamed Duke of Glouchester Street, S. W., was before
Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25092) AN ORDINANCE changing the name of Roberts Road, S. W., to Duke of
Glouchester Street, S. W., and directing certain City officials to take appropriate measure
to effect this change in name.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
BUDGET-PAY PLAN-CITY EMPLOYEES: Ordinance No. 25069 adopting and providing a
new Pay Plan for the employees of the City of Roanoke, effective July 1, 1980, which in
effect provides for a cost of living increase in the amount of nine per cent, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, April 28, 1980,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Landis offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#25069) AN ORDINANCE to adopt and provide a new Pay Plan for the employees
of the City of Roanoke effective July 1, 1980; amending and modifying Ordinance No.
24647 to the extent herein provided.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 142.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
TRAFFIC: Ordinance No. 25072 amending the City Code by prohibiting the general
use of trucks in certain designated residential streets in the City, having previously
been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, April 28, 1980, read and adopted
on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#25072) AN ORDINANCE mn~nding Section 42, Through Trucks Entering City, of
Article V, Operation of Vehicles, of Chapter 1, Traffic Code, of Title XVIII, Motor
Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, prohibiting
the general use of trucks in certain designated residential streets in this City.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 143.)
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Cle~nt and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Nayor Taylor ............................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
ACTION:
CITY CODE: Ordinance No. 25074 -mending Ordinance No. 25043 adopting and
enacting a new City Code for the City of Roanoke to provide that such new Code shall be
known as "Code of the City of Roanoke (1979)", having previously been before the Council
for its first reading on Honday, April 28, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading
and laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its
second reading and final adoption:
(#25074) AN ORDINANCE ~m-nding and reordaining Ordinance No. 25043, adopted
April 7, 1980, adopting and enacting a new Code for the City of Roanoke, to provide that
such new Code shall be known as "Code of the City of Roanoke (1979)".
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 143.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
ACTION:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Ordinance No. 25084 authorizing the Wilmont Recreation
Club to construct a permanent storage building in Strauss Park, upon certain terms and
conditions, having previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday,
April 28, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before
the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#25084) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Wilmont Recreation Club to construct a
permanent storage building in Strauss Park, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 144.)
Hr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ........... .0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER: Mr. George E. Franklin, Jr., appeared
before Council in regard to his continuing press toward resolution of the OIC funding
situation.
(For full text of Mr. Franklin's statement, see Exhibit No. 128 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
2:50 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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REGULARWEEKLy SESSION .... ROANOKE CITY COUIiCIL
May 12, 1980
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular ~eeting in the Council Chamber in the
Hunicipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, May 12, 1980, at 7:30
p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bovles, G. Frank Clement, Robert A. Garland,
Lucian Y. Grove, Charles L. Landis, ~a~pton W. Thomas and Hayor Noel C. Taylor
ABSENT: None ........................................................................ O,
OFFICERS PRESENT: Hr. H. B. Eheert, City Hanager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dihling, Jr., City Attorneyi Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Mr. Jesse A. Mall, Administrator of City Accounting Services; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Murray McMillian, Pastor, Rosalind
Hills Baptist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
BID OPENINGS
ACTION:
ACTION:
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for FAA air conditioning
at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 4:30 p.m., Monday, May 12, 1980, and to be opened and read before Council
at 7:30 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the adver-
tisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed
the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened
and read the following bids:
Bud Weaver Heating & Air Conditioning
Company -
Johnston-Vest Electric Corporation -
Valley Air Conditioning Corporation -
Air-O-Matic, Incorporated -
Whitescarver Engineering Company,
Incorporated -
$ 10,367.00
10,829.09
11,880.00
12,148.00
12,842.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a co,~,ittee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, Kit B. Kiser and R. C.
Poole as members of the committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ACTION:
ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414, the City Clerk set a public hearing
for Monday, May 12, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be
heard, on the request of Hubert and Prentice Murphy and the Estate of J. Roland King,
that three parcels of land located on the northerly side of Route 419, described as .5
acre, Official Tax No. 5100906, .67 acre, Official Tax No. 5100904, and .32 acre, Official
Tax No. 5100903, be rezoned from RS-i, Single-Family Residential District, to C-l,
Office and Institutional District, subject to certain conditions proffered by the petition~
the matter was before the body.
In this connection, a report of the City Planning Commission reco~ending that
the request be granted with the proffered modifications to the conditions, was before
Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25093) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as amended, and Sheet No. 510, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
Mr. Edward A. Natt, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request for rezoning, the following vote
was recorded on Ordinance No. 25093 on its first reading:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............... . .......... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
ACTION:
ACTION:
STP. gETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414, the City Clerk set a
public hearing for ~4onday, May 12, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter
could be heard, on the request of L. Boss Cart, H. Kyle Ward, and Ann Lee S. Ostaseski,
individually and on behalf of the residents of Corbieshaw Road, $. W., that Corbieshaw
Road, S. W., at or near its terminus with the City limits, be vacated, discontinued and
closed, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, a report of the City Planning Commission recommending that
the request be granted, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed to inspect the street submitted a written report advising
that after due consideration they conclude that no inconvenience will result from vacating,
discontinuing and closing the street, nor will any of the rights or privileges of the
landowners in the area be abridged or destroyed.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25094) AN ORDINANCE to alter, close or discontinue Corbieshaw Road, S. W.,
to through traffic by barricading or blocking said road at or near its intersection with
the southwest City limits, so as to prevent through traffic over Corbieshaw Road between
Ashby Street, S. W., and the southwest City limits.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove.
Mr. Murray A. Stoller, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his clients and spoke in favor of closing the
street in the interest of preserving the quality of the neighborhood and the citizenry
of the area. He said Mr. Edward A. Natt would be objecting to the closure in his capacity
as attorney for Olympic Park Swim Club which is located outside the city limits, and
stated that there are other ways to reach the swim club property which were designed for
carrying heavy traffic and there are streets coming off of Brambleton Avenue which will
provide access to the pool property.
(For full text of Mr. Stoller's remarks, see Exhibit No. 129 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Edward A. Natt, Attorney, representing Olympic Park Swim Club, appeared
before Council and addressed the matter from a legal standpoint and from a practical
standpoint. From a legal standpoint, he said there is a problem with Harris Street
which makes an oval or loop from its termination with Corbieshaw Road, advising that the
loop is not a publicly dedicated street, and there is no other publicly dedicated access
to the swim club. From a practical standpoint, he said the complaint of Corbieshaw Road
r~sidents is not with the street but with the swim club and trash, parking of cars at
night and drinking at the club. He contended that his clients are willing to talk with
Corbieshaw Road residents about the problems and urged that Council either deny the
request or defer action until certain legal questions can be resolved.
(For full text of Mr. Natt's remarks, see Exhibit No. i30 on file in the City Clerk's
Office.)
In response to a question from Council as to whether the City could legally
cut off access by blocking Corbieshaw Road if there is no other access either from the
City or the County to the swim club property, the City Attorney stated that he was not
of the opinion that there was no other access; however, what exists is a mistake which
was made approximately 17 years ago by either the developer or the County when the road
was not accepted properly. He said he knew of no reason why Mr. Natt could not go to
the County and ask them to accept Harris Street at this time and he was of the opinion
that the equities would lie with Mr. Natt because of the use of the street for many
years and because the County issued a building permit and they would not have issued a
building permit for a piece of property that was going to be landlocked. Mr. Dibling
pointed out that the City Planning Commission and the city staff have made findings that
the health, safety and welfare will be served by closing the street. He noted there
is a long, narrow, winding street with 600 club members trying to come in, that there
is a potential for a safety hazard and he is of the opinion that the City would be able
to sustain that position.
There being no further discussion on the request, the following vote was
recorded on Ordinance No. 25094 on its first reading:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
COUNCIL:
personnel matter.
vote:
Mr. Landis moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
The Mayor declared the meeting recessed at 8:10 p.m.
At 8:45 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding arid all
members of Council present.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: According to State law, the annual budget for educational
purposes must be adopted by May 15 of each year, the matter was before the body.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
A certificate from the Director of Finance advising that funds required for the
1980-81 School Board budget will be available for appropriation, was before Council.
(For full text, see certificate on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $30,900,233
for educational purposes, for the fiscal year 1980-81:
(#25095) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual budget for educational purposes of
the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981;
and declaring the existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance B~ok No. 46, page 147.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6
NAYS: Council member Garland .................................................. 1
Mr. Garland stated that his negative vote was cast because he feels the $2.6
million cut in the school budget as recommended by the City Manager is far too severe
and cannot be absorbed without doing harm to the school budget.
SCHOOLS: The Mayor advised that on June 30, 1980, the three year terms of
Mr. Joseph K. Ingram and Mr. Daniel E. Wooldridge, as trustees of the Roanoke City School
Board will expire, that pursuant to Ordinance No. 24409 Council has followed the school
trustee selection process and is presently in a position to elect two trustees for three
year terms each beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1983, and opened the floor
for nominations to fill the two upcoming vacancies.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of (Mrs.) Sharon G. Duckwall.
Mr. Grove placed in nomination the name of Mr. WilliemE. Ingram.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Duckwall and Mr. Ingremwere elected
as trustees of the Roanoke City School Board for terms of three years each beginning
July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1983, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. DUCkq4ALL AND MR. INGRAM: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland,
Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................. 7.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed
on the agenda, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered separately. He noted that there was one request from the City
Manager for an Executive Session to discuss a real estate matter and that the City Manager
had orally requested an additional Executive Session to discuss acquisition of real estate
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a real estate matter, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In addition, the City Manager orally requested an Executive Session to discuss
acquisition of real estate.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the requests. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................... 0.
SCHOOLS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting financial statements
for the School Board for the month of March, 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The qualification of Mr. Clark M. Thomas as a member
of the Fair Housing Board for a term of three years ending March 31, 1983, was before
Council.
Mr. Thomas moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
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ACT ION:
HEARIiqG OF CITIZEltS UPON I~BLIC MATTERS:
STATE HIGHWAYS: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with the Hershberger Road Highway Project, transmitting background information and,
advising that the present situation is that Council must take the following actions in
order for the project to proceed:
Approve the proper measure, in a form acceptable to the
City Attorney, approving the location and major design
of the project as presented at the public hearing.
Authorize the City Manager to forward the approved mea-
sure to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transporta-
tion.''
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#25096) A RESOLUTION approving the location and major design features of the
Hershberger Road highway project in the City of Roanoke amd requesting the Virginia
Department of Highways and Transportation to begin right-of-way acquisition.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 148.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis.
Mr. T. D. Steele, President of Tanglewood Mall, Incorporated, and partner in
Double T Associates, appeared before Council and read a prepared stat~r, ent.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Jeffrey C. Nelson, General Manager, Real Estate Operations for The Prudential
Insurance Company of America, appeared before Council and requested that the comunication
under date of May 7, 1980, from Mr. Joseph W. Spreuls, Assistant Regional Counsel,
Real Estate Operations, The Prudential Insurance Company, be formally entered into the
records of the meeting.
(For full text of Mr. Nelson's remarks, see Exhibit No. 131 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. J. E. Hindle, Field Sales Manager, E~xon Company, appeared before Council
and urged that Council reconsider the interchange design for the project.
(For full text of Mr. Hindle's remarks, see Exhibit No. 132 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Daniel Layman, Attorney, appeared before Council and presented a co~unica-
tion from Mr. T. H. Kemper and Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Jr., Attorneys, representing descendant~
of James B. Andrews who own two tracts of land that will be affected by the proposed
highway construction.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. T. L. Plunkett, Jr., Attorney, appeared before Council in regard to
a cut in the median to provide traffic access to the Andrews property and the Best
Products store.
(For full text of Mr. Plunkett's remarks, see Exhibit No. 133 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Richard B. Burrow, City Engineer, presented a briefing on the Hershberger
Road project.
(For full text of Mr. Burrow's remarks, see Exhibit No. 134 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
The following vote was recorded on Resolution No. 25096:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#25097) A RESOLUTION setting forth the intent of the City of Roanoke with
respect to the continuing traffic access needs of businesses and property owners in the
area of the proposed Hershberger Road, N, W., improvements.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 148.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowies, Clement, Garland, Grove, Laedis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
PETITION~ AND C~ICATION$:
COUNCIL: A comu~nication from Hayor Noel C. Taylor in regard to the stmm~r
schedule for Council meetings, advising that the Charter provides that Council may hold
two regular meetings each calendar month and for the past three years, it has been
Council's practice to hold its meetings on the second Monday at 7:30 p.m., and on the
fourth Monday at 2:00 p.m., during the months of June, July and August and the Financial
and Planming Sessions for those three months have been cancelled, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the communication and that it be
referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
CIVIC CENTER: A communication from Councilman Robert A. Garland regarding
elimination of the 50 cents parking fee at the Roanoke Civic Center, advising that the
1980-81 revenue projection for the parking fee is $12,000.00 and in lieu of the fee he
would be in favor of increasing the admissions tax by one per cent to offset the $12,000.00
loss of revenue, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the communication be referred to the Roanoke Civic
Center Commission for study, report and recom~endation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
ELECTIONS-COUNCIL: A communication from Mr. Andrew H. Thompson, Secretary,
Electoral Board, transmitting the following abstracts of votes cast in the General
Election held in the City on May 6, 1980, for the offices of Mayor and Member, City
Council:
"ABSTRACT OF VOTES cast in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, at the general election held
on May 6, 1980, for
Names of Candidates
Wendell H. Butler
James G. "Jimmy" Harvey, II
MEMBER, CITY COUNCIL
James O. Trout
Elizabeth T. Bowles
Lucian Y. Grove
James M. (Jay) Turner, Jr.
Total Votes Received
(In Writing)
Seven Thousand Six Hundred
nineteen
Seven Thousand Four Hundred
forty-three
Six Thousand Six Hundred
eighty-eight
Seven Thousand twenty-eight
Six Thousand eighty-one
Six Thousand Two Hundred
twenty-eight
Total Votes
Received
(In Figures)
Number of
Challenged
Votes
Included
In Total
( 7,619 ) 0
( 7,443 ) 0
6,688 ) 0
( 7,028 ) 0
( 6,081 ) 0
( 6,228 ) 0
Joseph K. Ingram Seven ( 7 ) 0
Jeanette Hardin One ( 1 ) 0
William B. Biddle One ( 1 ) 0
Mary E. Brooks One ( 1 ) 0
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records
deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the election on May 6, 1980, do
hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes cast at said
election and do therefore determine and declare that the following received the
greatest number of votes cast in said election:
Wendell H. Butler
James G. "Jify" Harvey, II
Elizabeth T. Bowles
for the office of Member, City Council.
Given under our hands this 7th day of May, 1980.
(Signed) Alton B. Prillaman} Chairman
(Si~ned) Daniel S. Brown} Member
(Si~ned) Andrew H. Thompsonm Secretary
A copy teste:
ELECTORAL BOARD
(S~U)
(..Si~ned) Andrew H. Thompson, Secretary~ Electoral Board"
ACTION:
"ABSTRACT OF VOTES cast in the City of Roanoke, Virginia, at the general election held
on May 6, 1980, for
MAYOR
Number of
Challenged
Total Votes Votes
Total Votes Received Received Included
Names of Candidates (In Writing) (In Figures) In Total
Noel C. Taylor Eleven Thousand Two hundred ( 11,263 ) 0
sixty-three
Elizabeth Taylor Warner One ( 1 ) 0
Donald F. Terry One ( I ) 0
Julia Metz One ( 1 ) 0
David Lisk One ( 1 ) 0
Bill Hoffman One ( 1 ) 0
Richard Nixon One ( 1 ) 0
Charles Landis One ( 1 ) 0
Joseph Ingram Thirteen ( 13 ) 0
D. G. Thompson One ( 1 ) 0
James Allison One ( 1 ) 0
Bern Ewert Two ( 2 ) 0
Jim Glanville One ( 1 ) 0
Douglas Dowe One ( 1 ) 0
Sam McNeil One ( 1 ) 0
Mickey Mmuse One ( 1 ) 0
James O. Trout One ( 1 ) 0
Mary Matheny One ( 1 ) 0
We, the undersigned Electoral Board, upon examination of the official records
deposited with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of the election on May 6, 1980, do
hereby certify that the above is a true and correct Abstract of Votes cast at said
election and do therefore determine and declare that the following received the
greatest number of votes cast in said election:
Noel C. Taylor
for the office of Mayor.
Given under our hands this 7th day of May, 1980.
A copy teste:
ELECTORAL BOARD
(SEA~)
(Si~ned) Alton B. Pritlaman} Chairman
(Sigaed) Daniel S. Brown~ Member
(Si~ned) Andrew H. Thompson} Secretary
(Si~ned) Andrew H. Thompson, Secretary~ Electoral Board"
Mr. Garland moved that the communication and abstracts of votes be received
and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
PLANNING-TRAFFIC: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Fifth Planning District Commission and
the City for preparation of the 1979 Data Maintenance Report.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACTION: Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
(#25098) A RESOLUTION authorizing the execution of an agreement between the
City of Roanoke and the Fifth Planning District Co~sion for a Data Maintenance Report
for the Roanoke Valley Area Transportation Plan.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 149.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
STADIUM-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending approval of the request of Mill Mountain Zoo, Incorporated, for a waiver of
fees for use of Victory Stadium on June 15, 1980 (rain date June 22, 1980), in accordance
with the provisions of Resolution No. 24982.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#25099) A RESOLUTION waiving the standard rental fee for use of a City
facility.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 149.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report
concerning the transfer of funds for electrical service at the Sewage Treatment Plant,
recommending that Council transfer $60,000.00 for the remainder of fiscal 1979-80.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25100) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 149.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
TRAFFIC-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with a report of the Bid Committee on traffic signal controller and cabinet parts,
recommending that the bid of J. O. Herbert, III Company, Incorporated, for furnishing
traffic signal cabinets, at the total bid price of $15,095.00, be accepted; and that the
bid of Econolite Control Products for furnishing traffic signal controller parts at the
total bid price of $85,029.50 be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the two bids:
(#25101) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of traffic signal controller
parts and cabinet parts for maintenance of the CBD signal system, upon certain terms and
conditions; accepting certain bids made to the City for furnishing and delivering such
parts; rejecting certain other bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 150.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
Council inquired about progress on the new downtown traffic signal system;
whereupon, Mr. Richard B. Burrow, City Engineer, advised that as of Friday, May 9, 1980,
the local district office of the Virginia Department of Highways recommended to the
central office that the contract be declared in default. He said it is possible to be on
the computer for time of day operation with City crews in about two weeks. He stated
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ACTION:
ACTION:
the reco~ndation would include that the City take over a major part of the
street construction which is to finish installing detectors in the street so that
it can become a traffic activated system rather than a time of day operation. He
added that the project is currently about 15 months behind schedule. In s,,mm"ry,
Mr. Burrow said that the contract is a Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation
project and it is up to them to make the final decision through their contract administra-
tion division, but the City has every reason to believe at this point in time that the
contract will in fact be declared default.
REPORTS OF CO~4ITTEES:
BUDgET-SCHOOLS: A co~nication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
approval of an additional appropriation of revenue and expenditures for the Food Services
Department in the -~unt of $259,700.00, advising that no additional City funds are
needed, was before Council.
(For full text, see co~aunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a report of the Director of Finance advising that he has
reviewed the request and finds it to be in order and recommonding approval, was also
before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25102) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 151.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
EASEMENTS-APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY-ROANOKE MEMORIAL HOSPITALS: Ordinance No.
25089 authorizing and directing the proper City officials to execute and deliver a deed
of easement to Appalachian Power Company for the Roanoke Memorial Hospital Family Practice
Center having previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, May 5,
1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body,
Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#25089) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and directing the proper City officials to
execute and deliver a deed of easement to Appalachian Power Company for the Roanoke
Memorial Hospital Family Practice Center.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 146.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
STREET NAMES: Ordinance No. 25092 changing the name of Roberts Road, S. W.,
to Duke of Glouchester Street, S. W., having been before the Council for its first
reading on Monday, May 5, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was
again before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#25092) AN ORDINANCE changing the name of Roberts Road, S. W., to Duke of
Glouchester Street, S. W., and directing certain City officials to take appropriate
measures to effect this change in name.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 147.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowies, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
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At 9:50 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 10:05 p,m,, the meeting reconvened with Hayor ~aylor presiding and a~l
members of Council present.
BUDGET-SALE OF PROPERTY-GRANTS-INTEP~ODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER: A report of
the CityManager in regard to acquisition of certain property needed for the Cultural
Center Parking facility, reco~ending that the City Attorney be authorized to initiate
conde=mation proceedings if the necessar~ binding contracts to sell/purchase the property
are not executed by mid-Hay, 19801 that the City Manager be authorized to execute any
sale/purchase contracts for the purchase of the property at the appraised values as
offered by letters dated March 21, 1980; and that the Director of Finance be authorized
to transfer $348,650.00 from available Capital Improvement funds to an account established
for the Cultural Center Parking Facility. was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Clement offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25103) An Ordinance to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 151.)
Mr. Clement moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ......................................................... 0.
ACTION:
Mr. Clement offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25104) AN ORDINANCE directing and providing for the acquisition of certain
parcels of land in fee simple needed by the City as the site for a publicly owned off-
street parking facility in the City; fixing the consideration to be offered to be paid
by the City for said parcels of land and the other terms and provisions of such acquisi-
tion; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to enter upon the subject land for
the purpose of making surveys, tests, borings and the like; providing for the City's
acquisition of said land by conde~mation, under certain circumstances; and providing for
an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 152.)
Mr. Clement moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
10:10 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST
City Clerk
Mayor
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~PECIAL SESSION ..... I/)A~01~ CITY COUNCIL
May 19, 1980
2:30 porn.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special session in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Mondny, May 19, 1980, at 2:30
p.m., withMayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bo~les, G. Frank Clement, Robert A. Garlamd,
Lucian Y. Grove, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................. 7.
ABSENT: None ................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William M. Hackworth, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Ma~y F. Parker, City Clerk.
The following communication from the Mayor calling the special meeting was before Council:
"May 16, 1980
Members of Roanoke City Council
Roanoke,
Virginia
Dear Mrs. Bowles and Gentlemen:
This is to advise you that Council will hold a special meeting
on Monday, May 19, 1980, at 2:30 p.m., in the City Council
Chamber, Municipal Building, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., for
the purpose of adopting the fiscal year 1980-81 budget; and
for the purpose of considering a committee report and Ordinance
regarding water main extension from King Street, N. E., to Wolf
Creek in the Town of Vinton.
Sincerely,
S/ Noel C. Taylor
Noel C. Taylor
Mayor
NCT:dw
CC:
Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager, Building
Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney, Building
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finamce, Building
Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk, Building"
The Mayor advised that the purpose of the special meeting is to hold a public hearing on
adoption of the fiscal year 1980-81 budget including proposed use of federal revenue sharing funds
and to consider a report of a committee in regard to water main extension from King Street, N. E.,
to Wolf Creek in the Town of Vinton; wherenpon, the Mayor asked if there were persons present who
would like to address Council on any phase of the budget including the proposed use of federal
revenue sharing funds. No one present wishing to address Council, the Mayor proceeded with the
remaining items on the agenda.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
CITY MANAGER:
BUDGET: The City Manager submitted a written report concerning changes made
in revenues and expenditures in accordance with instructions of Council at the conclusion
of 1980-81 budget study sessions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the report and receive and file same.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report certifying that funds required for the 1980-81 General Fund, Water Fund, Sewage
Treatment Fund, Municipal Airport Fund and Roanoke Civic Center Fund budgets will be
available for appropriation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ACTION:
BUDGET: Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance adopting the
annual General Fund Appropriation in the amount of $85,086,764.00:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(#25105) AN ORDINANCE &doptin8 the annual General Fund Appropriation of the
City of P~oanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981;
and declaring the existence of an e~ergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 153.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................... O.
BUDGET-WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance
adopting the annual Water Fund Appropriation in the amount of $4,325,170.00:
(#25106) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual Water Fund Appropriation of the
City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981;
and declaring the existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 155.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency
Ordinance adopting the annual Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation in the amount of
$4,778,310.00:
(#25107) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation
of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30,
1981; and declaring the existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 155.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............. ----7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
BUDGET-AIRPORT: Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance adopting
the annual Municipal Airport Fund Appropriation in the mmount of $1,692,998.00:
, (#25108) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual Municipal Airport Fund Appropriation
of the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30,
1981; and declaring the existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 156.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor 7.
NAYS: None 0
BUDGET-CIVIC CENTER: Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance
adopting the annual Civic Center Fund Appropriation in the amount of $1,549,016.00:
(#25109) AN ORDINANCE adopting the annual Civic Center Fund Appropriation of
the City of Roanoke for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30,
1981; and declaring the existence of an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 157.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
OTHER BUSINESS:
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council at its meeting on Monday, May 5, 1980, having
referred to a committee for tabulation, report and reco~nendation the bids which were
received for construction of a water main extension from King Street in Roanoke to Wolf
Creek in Vinton, Mr. Lucian y. Grove, Chairman of the co--,~ttee, submitted a written
report recommending that the proposal of E. C. Pace, Company, Incorporated, in the
amount of $224,511.00 for the main extension and $68,000.00 for the tunnel and liner
under the railway, be accepted.
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(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~25110) AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of E. C. Pace Company, Inc., of
Roanoke, Vir$inia, for construction of a water main extension from King Street in Roanoke
to Wolf Creek in Vinton, upon certain terms and conditions, and awarding a contract
therefor; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite contract for
such work; rejecting all other bids made to the City for the work; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 157.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the special meeting
adjourned at 2:50 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk Mayor
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REGULAR WEEKLy SESSION .... KOAI~OKE CITY COUNCIL
May 27, 1980
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Tuesday, May 27, 1980, at 2:00
p.m., with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, G. Frank Clement, Robert A. Garland,
Lucian Y. Grove, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ................ ?.
ABSENT: None ...................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance;
and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Taylor.
BID OPENINGS
CIVIC CENTER: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for operation of
the catering and concession services at the Roanoke Civic Center, said proposals to be
received by the City Clerk until 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, 1980, and to be opened at
that hour before Council, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertii
for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed the
City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and
read the following bids:
Bidder:
American Motor Inns,
Incorporated
Ogden Food Services
Corporation
Basic Fee:
$ 3,000.00
$ 1,500.00
or
% of Gross Receipts
from Catering Sales:
15% 13.0%
and
% of Gross Receipts
from Concession
Sales:
33% 31.5%
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for study, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, W. Robert Herbert and
Bob E. Chapman as members of the committee.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were con-
sidered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms
listed on the agenda, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the
Consent Agenda and considered separately. The Mayor noted that he had requested an
Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter and Mr. Landis had orally requested an
Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, May 5,
1980, the regular meeting held on Monday, May 12, 1980, and the special meeting held on
Monday, May 19, 1980, were before Council. (For full text, see minutes on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: A communication from the Mayor requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION ~
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Grove ~oved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYRS: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7,
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
In this connection, Mr. Landis orally requested an Executive Session to discuss
a personnel matter.
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement Garland Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
RADIO-TELEVISION: A communication from Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Incorporated,
advising of an increase in rates up to the original rates in effect in 1978 which was
authorized by the Franchise Ordinance, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the conmunication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement. Garland. Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A conmmnication from Mr. James G. Harvey, II, tendering
his resignation as a member of the Fair Housing Board effective June 30, 1980, was before
Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council accept the resignation and receive and file the
co~nunication. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement Garland Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
SCHOOLS: A communication from Dr. Wendell H. Butler tendering his resignation
as a member of the Roanoke City School Board effective June 30, 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council accept the resignation and that the communication
be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement Garland Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
ZONING-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: A report of the City Planning Commission recommending
that a public hearing be scheduled for June 9, 1980, on the Central Roanoke Conservation
Plan, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement Garland. Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
CELEBRATIONS: A report of the City Attorney advising that a certificate of
incorporation was issued on May 12, 1980, for the Roanoke Centennial Commission, was
before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement. Garland Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
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ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The ~nnual report of the Advisory Board of M.m~ Resources
for the period of May, 1979 through April, 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
At 2:15 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed and Council met in
Executive Session.
At 2:50 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all members
of Council present.
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
TRAFFIC: Council having referred to the City Manager for study, report and
reco~endation a communication from Mr. Frank N. Perkinson, Jr., Attorney, in regard to
safer access to the business and residential areas between Hounds Chase Lane and Townside
Road on the west side of Franklin Road, S. W., the City Manager submitted a written
report pertaining to a Franklin Road traffic analysis from Avenham Avenue to Route 419,
recommending installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Duke of Glouchester
and Franklin Road instead of at the intersection of Avenham Avenue and Franklin Road.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Richard Burrow, City Engineer, appeared before Council and presented a
briefing on the traffic analysis.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the City Manager's recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: At the request of the City Manager, Police Chief M. David
Hooper appeared before Council and presented a briefing on the Police Department Tele-
Service Program.
(For full text of Mr. Hooper's remarks, see Exhibit No. 135 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the verbal presentation be received and filed with
appreciation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommendi
that $40,000.00 be transferred to provide payment of electrical service for the Crystal
Spring water source and 14 pumping stations.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25111) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Water Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 160.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
BUDGET-JAIL: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending that
$15,500.00 be transferred to pay for electrical service for the new jail for the remainder
of this fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $15,500.00
from Contingency Reserve to Jail of the 1979-80 budget:
(#25112) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 160.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Grove and adopted by the followin$ vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
BUDGET-BONDS-CULTURAL CEIqTER: The City Manager submitted a written report
concerning a Design Manager for the Bond Issue and a Design Contract for the Market
Area/Cultural Center Parking Garage, recommending that Council concur in the Design
Management Team concept; that Council adopt the proper measure authorizing the City to
enter into a cost plus fixed fee contract with Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern for Phase
I services with a cost ceiling of $68,850 which cannot be increased without City approval;
that Council approve the proper measure authorizing the City to enter into a cost plus
fixed fee contract with Fre-m~n and Roberts Associates for complete services relative to
the delineated projects with a cost ceiling of $33,950 that cannot be exceeded without
City approval; and authorize the transfer of $125,000 from account/s as selected by the
Director of Finance to a new account/s to be established by the Finance Director to cover
the cost of the contracts plus a contingency for any preliminary site work, surveying,
photography, etc., that may be necessary during the initial phase.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25113) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 161.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing a contract with
Hayes, Seay, Mattern and Mattern to provide certain architectural services:
(#25114) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter a contract with
Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern to provide architectural services identified as Phase I
Design Services for the proposed Cultural Center Parking Garage; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 161.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing contracts
with Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern for design management services for certain projects
and with Freeman and Roberts Associates for cost consulting services with respect to the
same projects:
(#25115) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into contracts
with Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern for design management services for certain projects
and with Freeman and Roberts Associates of Bordentown, New Jersey, for cost consulting
services with respect to the same projects; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordiqance Book No. 46, page 162.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
BUDGET-GRANTS-PLANNING-CITY EMPLOYEES: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending authorization to hire a Community Development Block Grant and Housing
and Urban Development related programs specialist for administrative services, and
that funds be transferred therefor in the ~r, ount of $23,162.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25116) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 162.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Cl-ment, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................... 7.
PLANNING: The City Manager having previously submitted a written report
recommonding authorization to execute a twelve-month personal services contract with Mrs.
Joel Pc[chert for the position of Neighborhood Facilitator in connection with the Neighborho
Study and Technical Assistance Program of the Community Development Block Grant Program,
the Mayor advised that the City Manager had requested that the report be withdrawn from
the agenda.
JUVENILE DETE~TION HOME: The City Manager submitted a written report recommend-
ing authorization for payment of the total fee of $42,161.90 due Frantz and Chappelear
for additional services performed in connection with alterations and additions to the
Roanoke Juvenile Detention Nome.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25117) AN ORDINANCE authorizing an additional payment to the firm of Frantz
and Chappelear, Architects, for professional services in connection with certain additions
to the City's Juvenile Detention Home; amending Ordinance No. 2422i; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 163.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr.
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..........
7
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-LANDMArKS: The City Manager submitted a written report
advising that the Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission intends to nominate the Junius
Fishburn House to the Virginia Historic Landmarks Register and the National Register of
Historic Landmarks.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(#25118) A RESOLUTION urging the Virginia Historic Landmarks Connnission and
the United States Department of the Interior to place the Junius Fishburn House on the
Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register, respectively.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 163.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............. _ .... 7.
NAYS: None ......
.0.
BUDGET-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-CITY ENGINEER: The City
Manager submitted a written report concerning appropriation of the unobligated balance of
the fiscal year 1979 surplus, recommending that Council appropriate the remaining balance
of $1,038,245 to the Capital Fund, and that Council adopt the necessary budget Ordinance
appropriating $250,000 to the Shenandoah Avenue E.D.A. Project and $788,245 to Annexation
Storm Drains.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25119) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 164.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
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ACT ION:
CIVIC CENTER: The City Attorney submitted a written report in connection with
the tickets and ticket proceeds of the Elvis Presley concert scheduled for August 24,
1977, recom~ndiug that Council authorize him to negotiate with the promoter for a settle-
ment of the matter under certain guidelines.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(#25120) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Attorney to negotiate for the
settlement of a claim against the City for the proceeds of the Elvis Presley Concert
sales and for the return of the unsold and refunded tickets.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 164.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by'
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
BONDS: The Director of Finance submitted the following report advising that
pursuant to the Virginia Public Finance Act, Council approved the sale of $8,000,000 of
general obligation public building bonds for construction of a new courts facility, and
in addition, on November 6, 1979, the public approved by referendum $15,500,000 in public
improvement bonds and transmitting a proposed timetable for the sale of $12,500,000 in
bonds on June 24, 1980:
"May 27, 1980
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
FROM: Joel M. Schlanger
SUBJECT: Sale of Approved Bonds
Pursuant to the Virginia Public Finance Act, City Council
approved the sale of $8,000,000 of general obligation public building
bonds for construction of a new courts facility. In addition, on
November 6, 1979, the public approved by referendum $15,500,000 in
public improvement bonds.
Since the passage of these s,,mm of money, which are in
accordance with the approved Capital Improvement Program of the City
Manager, we have been studying the projects carefully as well as the
condition of the bond market.
In consultation with our financial advisors, Craigie Incor-
porated, we have concluded that the market has improved so dramatic-
ally that it is to our benefit to sell part of the bond issue.
The following is a proposed time table for the sale of
$12,500,000 in bonds on June 24, 1980. At that time, it is proposed
that the sale include:
Courthouse
Storm Drains
Public Buildings
Public Parks
Schools
$ 8,000,000
1,600,000
1,300,000
900,000
700~000
$12~500~000
May 27, 1980 - ordinance will be considered on first reading
May 30, 1980 - receipt of final printer's proof of official
statement
June 3 & 4, 1980 - City delegation visits Moody's and Standard
and Poor's
June 9, 1980 - adoption of ordinance on second reading and
adoption of resolution
June 16, 1980 - advertise bond sale in Daily Bond Buyer
June 19, 1980 - effective date of ordinance
June 24, 1980 - receive bids for bonds at Special Council meeting
The budget for the City of Roanoke for FY81 provides enough
funds to pay the one interest payment that would be due on this sale
during that fiscal year.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
We are currently working diligently with our financial advisors
to prepare the necessary official statement for the sale and Hr. Dibling
is working with bond counsel to insure that all legal matters are handled
properly.
If the market holds consistent and planning for the rest of
the projects can be completed, we are planning to sell the remainder
of the total authorized s~nnt at the end of calendar year 1980,
This report is informational in nature. Action will be required
by Council on the two ordinances that the City Attorney is presenting to you.
JMS:df
cc: W.
Dibling"
$/ Joel M. Schlanger
Director of Finance
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(#25121) AN ORDINANCE to authorize a project to provide, acquire, construct,
reconstruct, improve, extend, enlarge and equip government buildings of the City of
Roanoke, including adequate, suitable and secure court facilities for the City of
Roanoke and to authorize the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds of the City
of Roanoke in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000
pursuant to the Public Finance Act of Virginia, to provide funds to pay the costs of
such project.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. The Council of the City of Roanoke (hereinafter referred to as the "City")
hereby authorizes the undertaking by the City of a project (hereinafter referred to as
the "Project") to provide, acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, extend, enlarge and
equip government buildings of the City of Roanoke, including adequate, suitable and
secure court facilities in the City to be owned by the City, as authorized by general
law and Section 2(7) of the Charter of the City.
2. Pursuant to Chapter 5 of Title 15.1 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as
amended, the same being the Public Finance Act, for the purpose of providing funds to
pay the cost, as defined in the Public Finance Act, of the Project, there are hereby
authorized to be issued and shall be issued general obligation bonds of the-City in an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed Eight M/ilion Dollars ($8,000,000), which bonds
shall be designated "General Obligation Public Building Bonds" (hereinafter referred to
as the "Bonds"). The Bonds shall be of the denomination of $5,000 each; shall be
numbered from 1 consecutively upward in order of maturity; and shall bear interest at
such rate or rates per annum as fixed by resolution of the Council at the time of sale
thereof, provided that the rate or rates of interest borne by the Bonds shall not
exceed the maximum rate permitted by law at the time of sale thereof. As shall be
determined by the Director of Finance prior to the sale of the Bonds: the Bonds shall
be dated as of a date not later than the date of delivery thereof and payment therefor;
shall mature in substantially equal installments of principal, or substantially equal
installments of both principal and interest, the first installment of principal to
mature not later than one (1) year from the date of the Bonds and the last installment
of principal to mature not later than fifteen (15) years from the date of the Bonds;
shall be payable both as to principal and interest at a place or places within or without
the Commonwealth of Virginia, or both; and may be subject to redemption prior to the
stated maturities thereof at the option of the City at any time on or after ten (10)
years from the date thereof at redemption premiums not exceeding three per centum (3%)
of the principal amount redeemed, upon such notice of redemption as is provided in the
form of the Bonds hereinafter set forth. The interest payable upon the Bonds shall be
payable on such dates, commencing not later than one year from the date of the Bonds
and semiannually thereafter, as shall also be determined by the Director of Finance
prior to the sale of the Bonds. Ail such details shall be subject to ratification by
the Council at the time of sale of the Bonds. The Council reserves the right to change,
prior to the sale of the Bonds, any or all of the foregoing limitations on the details
of the Bonds.
The Bonds shall be offered for sale at one time or from time to time for not
less than the par value thereof, after publication of a notice of such sale in the form
prescribed by the Director of Finance, not less than five days prior to such sale in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City, amd if deemed advisable, in a financial
journal published in the City of New York, New York. The City may sell all or part of
the Bonds alone or contemporaneously with other general obligation bonds of the City, as
the Director of Finance may deem in the best interests of the City.
3. The Bonds shall be signed in the name of the City by the facsimile signature
of the Mayor, shall bear a facsimile of the seal of the City attested by the fascimile
signature of the City Clerk, and shall be authenticated by the manual signature of the
City Treasurer. The coupons attached to the Bonds shall be signed in the name of the
City by the facsimile signature of the City Treasurer, which shall be recognized by the
City as having the same legal effect as if such signature had been written upon each
coupon by the City Treasurer. The Bonds and the coupons to be attached thereto shall be
in substantially the following form, with the text which is in brackets to be inserted
in the Bonds if applicable to the details of the Bonds as finally fixed:
UNITED STATES OF ,~{E~ICA
NUMBER NUI~BER
$5,000 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA $5,000
C I T Y O F R O A N O K E
General Obligation Public Building Bonds
KNOW ALL MEN BY TMESE PRESENTS, that the CITY OF ROANOKE, a municipal
corporation created and organized under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, for value
received, acknowledges itself indebted and prom~ses to pay to the bearer hereof the principal sum
of
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($5,000), payable on the day of , 19___, with interest at the rate of
per centum ( ) per annum, payable and
semiannually thereafter on the day of and the day of
of each year upon the surrender of the respective coupons attached hereto as they
severally become due. Both the principal sum hereof and the interest hereon are payable in
lawful money of the United States of America at the principal office of
in , , or, at the option of the holder of this bond and said coupons,
at the principal o~fice of , in ,
This bond is one of an issue of __bonds of like date, denomination and
tenor, except as to number, interest rate and maturity. This bond and the bonds of the issue of
which it is one are issued for the purpose of providing funds to pay the cost of a project con-
sisting of the providing, acquiring, constructing, reconstructing, improving, extending, enlarging
and equipping government buildings of the City of Roanoke, including adequate, suitable and secure
court facilities, under and pursuant to, and in full compliance with, the Constitution and statutes
of the Comonwealth of Virginia, including Chapter 5 of Title 15.1 of the Code of Virginia 1950,
and an ordinance and resolution of the Council of the City of Roanoke duly adopted under said
Chapter 5 on and , respectively.
[The bonds of the issue of bonds of which this bond is one maturing on and
after shall be subject to redemption at the option of the City of Roanoke prior to
their stated maturities on and after , in whole at any time, or in part
from time to time on any interest payment date in the inverse order of their maturities, at a
redemption price equal to the principal amount thereof to be redeemed together with interest
accrued thereon to the date fixed for redemption, plus a premium of __ percent of the principal
amoumt of each bond to be redeemed for each month period or fraction thereof from and
excluding the date fixed for redemption to and including the stated maturity date thereof. If at
any time less than all the bonds of the issue of bonds of which this bond is one of any given
maturity are called for redemption, the particular bonds of such maturity to be redeemed shall be
selected by lot.]
[If this bond is redeemable and shall be called for redemption, notice of the
redemption hereof, specifying the designation, date, number and maturity of this bond, the date
fixed for its redemption and the redemption price payable upon such redemption, shall be given by
publication of such notice once in a daily newspaper printed in the English language and customarily
published on each business day and of general circulation in the City of Roanoke, Virginia and
once in at least one daily newspaper or financial publication printed in the English language and
customarily published on each business day in the City of New York, New York, the date of publicatior
of such notice in any case to be at least thirty days prior to the date fixed for redemption. If
this bond shall be called for redemption and notice of such redemption duly given as aforesaid,
and if on or before the redemption date the payment of the redemption price shall have been duly
made or provided for, then this bond shall become due and payable upon such redemption date,
interest hereon shall cease from and after the date so specified for the redemption hereof and the
coupons representing such interest shall be void.]
The full faith and credit of the City of Roanoke is hereby pledged to the
payment of the principal of and interest on this bond, and an ad valorem tax shall be levied on
all the taxable property of the City of Roanoke sufficient to pay said principal and interest as
the same become due and payable.
It is hereby certified, recited and declared that the issuance of this bond is
made in strict conformity with the Constitution and statutes of the Commonwealth of Virginia and
ordinances and resolutions of the City of Roanoke authorizing the same; and that all acts, con-
ditions and things required to exist, happen and be performed precedent to and in the issue of
this bond have existed, happened and been performed in regular and due time, form and manner, as
required by law; and that this issue of bonds, including all other indebtedness of said City, does
not exceed any Constitutional or statutory limitation of indebtedness.
IN TESTIMONY ~HEREOF, the CITY OF ROANOKE has authorized and caused this bond
to be signed in its name by the facsimile signature of its Mayor and a facsimile of the said
City's corporate seal to be made to appear hereon, attested by the facsimile signature of its City
Clerk, and to be authenticated by the manual signature of the City Treasurer, and the coupons
hereto attached to be signed in its name by the facsimile signature of the City Treasurer, and
this bond be dated the day of , 1980.
ATTEST:
CITY OF ROANOKE
Roanoke
City By
Seal Mayor
City Clerk
City Treasurer
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(FO~N 0V COUPON)
Coupon No. $
On the day of , 19 , [unless the bond hereinafter
mentioned shall be sub~ect to prior redemption and shall have bee~--called for previous redemption
and payment of the redemption price duly made and provided for,] the CITY OF ROANOKE, Virginia,
will pay to the bearer at the principal office of , in
, or, at the option of the holder, at the principal office of
, in , , upon the presentation
and surrender hereof, the sum sho~n hereon, in any coin or currency of the United States of America,
which at the t~me of payment is legal tender for public and private debts, being the interest then
due on its General Obligation Public Building Bond, dated the day of ,
1980, and numbered
CITY OF ROANOKE,
City Treasurer
4. The full faith and credit of the City shall be and hereby are pledged to the punctual
payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds as the same become due. In each year while
any of said Bonds are outstanding and unpaid, the City shall assess, levy and collect, at the same
time and in the same manner as other taxes of said City are assessed, levied and collected, s tax
upon all taxable property within the City sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said
Bonds as the same respectively become due and payable.
5. The City shall make no use of the proceeds of the sale of the Bonds which would
cause said Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" under Section 103(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1954, as amended, and the City shall comply with the applicable Treasury Regulations adopted
thereunder so long as any of said Bonds are outstanding.
6. CUSIP identification numbers may be imprinted on the Bonds, but no such number shall
constitute a part of the contract evidenced by the particular Bond upon which it is printed and no
liability shall attach to the City or any officer or agent thereof, including any paying agent for
the Bonds, by reason of such numbers or any use made thereof, including any use thereof made by
the City, any such officer or any such agent, or by reason of any inaccuracy, error or omission
with respect thereto or in such use. All expenses in relation to the printing of such numbers on
the Bonds shall be paid by the City; provided, however, that the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for
the assignment of such numbers shall be the responsibility of and shall be paid by the successful
bidder for the Bonds.
7. The City Clerk shall and is hereby directed to certify and file a copy of this
ordinance with the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and publish a notice in the
Roanoke Times & World News, a newspaper of general circulation in the City, all in accordance with
Section 15.1-199, Code of Virginia (1950), as -~nded. The form of the notice to be published
shall be substantially as follows:
"LEGAL NOTICE
Notice is given pursuant to Section 15.1-199 of the Code of Virginia (1950),
as amended, that the City of Roanoke, Virginia, on , 1980, filed with the Circuit Court
of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, a certified copy of an ordinance adopted by the Council of the
City of Roanoke on , 1980, providing for the issuance of General Obligation Public
Building Bonds of the City of Roanoke in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000,
the proceeds of which will be expended or applied to provide, acquire, construct, reconstruct,
improve, extend, enlarge and equip government buildings of the City of Roanoke, including adequate,
suitable and secure court facilities to be owned by the City of Roanoke.
CITY OF ROANOKE
City Clerk".
8. This ordinance shall take effect from and after ten days from the date of passage.
ACTION:
The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
BUDGET-GRANTS-JUVENILE DETENTION HOME: The Director of Finance submitted a
written report recommending certain appropriation and revenue adjustments in connection
with the close-out of Crisis Intervention Grant No. 77-A4562J.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25122) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 165.)
ACTION:
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Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ....................................................... O.
BUDGET-JAIL-GIL~NTS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report
recommending certain appropriation a~Justments in connection with the close-out of
Sheriff Training Grant No. 79-A4792.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. ~owles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25123) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 165.}
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
TAXES-LICEnSES: The Director of Finance submitted a written report recommending
that the City Code be emended to require payment of current and delinquent personal
property taxes before a motor vehicle decal is issued.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25124) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 29. Seme - Issuance of plate,
ta$ or decal, of Chapter 1, Traffic Code, of Title XVI~I, Motor Vehicles and Traffic,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as emended, to provide that no motor vehicle,
trailer or semitrailer shall be locally licensed unless the applicant shall present
satisfactory evidence that any delinquent motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer personal
property taxes have been paid.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
BUDGET-CITY EMPLOYEES-CONSULTANT'S R~PORTS-STUDIES: The Director of Finance
submitted a written report regarding the report of Management Improvement Corporation of
America on FICA I and FICA II, recommending that Council approve the FICA I and II
concept allowing the City Manager to implement both by the July 2, 1980 payroll; that
Council appropriate $4,950.00 for consideration of services rendered by MICA for FICA I
study and recommendations as per signed Supplement Two; that Council appropriate $2,500.00
per Supplement Three which states that the fee would be paid upon completion of and
acceptance of the management analysis of FICA II; that Council appropriate $12,950.00
per Supplement Three as the maximum amount of funds to be paid MICA which will be equal
to 50% of documented savings; and that Council authorize the City Manager to enter into
Supplement Four and appropriate $30,000.00 per the agreement.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $160,761.50
from Contingency Reserve to Miscellaneous of the 1979-80 budget:
(#25125) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 166.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25126) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute Supplement No.
4 to the contract between the City and Management Improvement Corporation of America,
dated September 6, 1979, such supplement to provide for provision to the City of financial
and management services to enable the City to utilize the provisions of Section 209(b)
of the Social Security Act which provides for the exclusion of sick and disability pay
from "wages" for purposes of the Social Security Act, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 166.)
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Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The ~otion wan seconded by Hr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
REPORTS OF CO~4ITTEES: NONE.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 25093 rezoning three parcels of land located on the
northerly side of Route 419, described aa .5 acre, Official Tax No. 5100906, .67 acre,
Official Tax No. 5100904, and .32 acre, Official Tax No. 5100903, from RS-i, Single-
Family Residential District, to C-i, Office and Institutional District, subject to
certain conditions proffered by the petitioners, having previously been before the Council
for its first reading on Monday, May 12, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and
laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(#25093) AN ORDINANCE to amend Title XV, Chapter 4.1, Section 2, of the Code
of the City of Roanoke, 1956, as ~mended, and Sheet No. 510, Sectional 1976 Zone Map,
City of Roanoke, in relation to Zoning.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 158.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................ 0.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 25094 altering, closing and discontinuing
Corbieshaw Road, S. W., to through traffic by barricading or blocking said road at or
near its intersection with the southwest City limits, so as to prevent through traffic
over Corbieshaw Road between Ashby Street, S. W., and the southwest City limits, having
previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, May 12, 1980, read
and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Grove
offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#25094) AN ORDINANCE to miter, close, or discontinue Corbieshaw Road, S. W.,
to through traffic by barricading or blocking said road at or near its intersection with
the southwest City limits, so as to prevent through traffic over Corbieshaw Road between
Ashby Street, S. W., and the southwest City limits.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 159.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
COUNCIL: Council at its meeting on Monday, May 12, 1980, having instructed
the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the holding of two regular
Council meetings during the months of June, July and August, 1980, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Clement offered the following Resolution:
(#25127) A RESOLUTION authorizing the holding of two regular Council meetings
during the months of June, July and August, 1980.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 167.)
Mr. Clement moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
AIRPORT: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday, May 19, 1980,
having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the proper
city officials to implement a plan to comply with new federal regulations requiring
civil rights assurances with respect to the operation of Roanoke Municipal Airport,
Woodrum Field, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#25128) A RESOLUTION authorizing the proper City officials to implement a
plan to comply with new federal regulations requiring civil rights assurances with
respect to the operation of Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 167.)
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Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution.
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by
AYES: Council members Bowles, Cl-~ut, Garlamd, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
In this connection, Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance
amending the City Code by the addition of a new section setting forth federally m-ndated
civil rights assurances by certain persons doing business in or about Roanoke Municipal
Airport, Woodrum Field:
(#25129) AN ORDINANCE amending Chapter 5, Airport, of Title VIII, Public
Buildings and Property of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, by the
addition of new section 26 setting forth federally mandated civil rights assurances by
certain persons doing business in or about Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 168.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday,
May 19, i980, having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure accepting
the proposal of Valley Air Conditioning Corporation for the installation of a gas fired
boiler at Mountain View, upon certain terms and conditions, in the total ~mount of
$17,800.00, he presented same; whereupon, Mr. Grove offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#25130) AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of Valley Air Conditioning Corporation
of Roanoke, Virginia, for installation of a gas fired boiler at Mountain View, upon
certain terms and conditions, and awarding a contract therefor; authorizing the proper
City officials to execute the requisite contract for such work; rejecting all other bids
made to the City for the work; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 169.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday,
May 19, 1980, having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure
authorizing the City's offer to purchase JELCO Water Company, Incorporated, and Monterey
Hills Water Company, Incorporated, upon certain terms and conditions, he presented same;
whereupon Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25131) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City's offer to purchase JELCO Water
Company Inc. and Monterey Hills Water Company, Inc., upon certain terms and conditions;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 169.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS-WATER DEPARTMENT-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-HOUSING-SLUM
PLANNING: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday, May 19, 1980, having
requested that the proper budget Ordinance be prepared appropriating $76,724.60 to the
School Board for Community Education and Project REACH, both 100% reimbursable; transfer-
ring $17,800.00 from Fees for Professional Services in the Engineering budget to a
Capital account to award a contract to provide a new gas-fired boiler at Mountain View;
appropriating $190,000.00 from retained earnings of the Water Fund to purchase the JELCO
and Monterey Hills Water Companies; and reappropriating and transferring funds from
current Community Development Block Grant accounts to hire a rehabilitation architect by
the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency
Ordinance:
(#25132) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-
80 General Fund, Water Fund and Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 170.)
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Mr. Thomas ~oved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council ~embers Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
CETA: Council at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday, Hay 19, 1980,
having instructed the City Attorney to prepare the proper measure authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to execute on behalf of the City a certain contract and all
future similar contracts with the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium
relating to the City's Job Orientation and Hotivation Program, he presented same;
whereupon, Mr. Clement offered the following ~rm~rgency Ordinance:
(#25133) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to
execute on behalf of the City a certain contract and all future similar contracts with
the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium relating to the City's Job Orienta-
tion and Motivation Program; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 171.)
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 3625 Rolling Hill Avenue, N. W., appeared before
Council and requested that action on the Ordinance be delayed until certain questions
are resolved in regard to CETA funding.
Mr. Clement moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .......................................................... O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE ON CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Mayor
noted that there is a vacancy on the Citizens' Task Force on Crime Prevention and Social
Development to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Harris M. Greene, resigned, ending June
30, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of the Reverend Stephen L. Moose.
There being no further nominations, Reverend Moose was elected as a member of
the Citizens' Task Force on Crime Prevention and Social Development to fill the unexpired
term of Mr. Harris M. Greene, resigned, ending June 30, 1980, by the following vote:
FOR REVEREND MOOSE: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................ 7.
YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD: The Mayor advised that Ordinance No. 25039
provides for the appointment of a Youth Services Citizen Board to consist of not more
than 20 persons as follows: two elected officials of the City; representatives of
public and private agencies serving youths, citizens not employed by government or
service agencies, at least one member below the age of 18 years, and at least one
representative from business, legal, medical, educational and juvenile justice system;
whereupon, the Mayor opened the floor for nominations.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Mr. Gregory W. Feldman (representinl
the business sector), Mr. Timothy P. Mistele (representing Junior Achievement of the
Roanoke Valley), Ms. Corrine P. Gott (representing City Council), Mrs. Ellen D. Lawrence
(a citizen representative), Mr. Jimmy G. Baldwin (a citizen representative), Mr. Coakley
G. Lewis (representing the N.A.A.C.P. Youth Council), Ms. Vanetta R. Stockton (representin
the non-profit sector), Mr. Archibald C. Magee, Jr., (representing the legal sector),
Mr. Reginald A. T. Shareef ( a citizen representative), Ms. Sara P. Holland (representing
the non-profit sector), Mr. Julian R. Moore (representing the educational sector), Mr.
David K. Lisk (a citizen representative), Mr. Vincent T. Basile (representing the medical
sector), and Ms. Bonnie D. Haskins (a citizen representative), and Mrs. Anita V. Tanner
(representing the educational sector.)
There being no further nominations, Mr. Feldman was elected for a term of one
year beginning June 1, 1980 and ending May 31, 1981; Mr. Mistele was elected for a term
of two years beginning June 1, 1980, and ending May 31, 1982; Ms. Gott was elected for a
term of three years beginning June 1, 1980, and ending May 31, 1983; Ms. Tanner was
elected for a term of one year beginning June 1, 1980, and ending May 31, 1981; MS.
Lawrence was elected for a term of two years beginning June 1, 1980, and ending May 31,
1982; Mr. Baldwin was elected for a term of two years beginning June 1, 1980 and ending
May 31, 1982; Mr. Lewis was elected for a term of two years beginning June 1, 1980, and
ending May 31, 1982; MS. Stockton was elected for a term of three years beginning June
1, 1980, and ending May 31, 1983; Mr. Magee was elected for a term of one year beginning
June 1, 1980, and ending May 31, 1981; Mr. Shareff was elected for a term of two years
beginning June 1, 1980, and ending May 31, 1982; Ms. Holland was elected for a term of
three years beginning June 1, 1980, and ending May 31, 1983; Mr. Moore was elected for a
term of one year beginning June 1, 1980, and ending May 31, 1981; Mr. Lisk was elected
for a term of two years beginning June 1, 1980, and ending May 31, 1982; Mr. Basile was
elected for a term of one year beginning June 1, 1980, and ending May 31, 1981; and Ms.
Haskins was elected for a term of two years beginning June 1, 1980, and ending May 31,
1982, by the following vote:
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FOR I~. FELDNAN, ~IR. MI~TELF-, M~. GOTT, NS. TANNER~ NS. LAWRENCE, MK. BALDWIN,
[iR. LEWIS, NS. STOCKTON, MR. MAGBE~ NR. SHAREFF, MS. HOLLAND, ~. MOORE, MR. LISK, MR.
BASILE AND MS. HASKINS: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas
and Mayor Taylor .................................................................. 7.
The Hayor advised that one additional member representing the Juvenile Justice
system would be appointed on Monday, June 9, 1980.
ACTION:
The Hayor also advised that he was appointing Hr. Gregory W. Feldman as
temporary Chairman of the Youth Services Citizen Board.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
AIRPORT: Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed by the
Mayor to tabulate bids received for the installation of an air conditioning system in
the Terminal Building at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, submitted a written
report recommending that the bid of Bud Weaver Heating and Air Conditioning Company,
Incorporated, in the total ~mount of $10,367.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25134) AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of Bud Weaver Heating and Air Conditioni
Co., Inc. for installation of an air conditioning system in the Terminal Building at
Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, to serve FAA offices, upon certain terms and
conditions, and awarding a contract therefor; authorizing the proper City officials to
execute the requisite contract for such work; rejecting all other bids made to the City
for the work; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 171.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report
in connection with Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $289,394.20 tO the City's contract
with Preston Carroll Company, Incorporated, for construction of the Downtown-Norfolk
Avenue Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Replacement to provide for an increase in contract
quantities.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring funds in the
amount of $72,348.55 and appropriating the anticipated reimbursable funding of 75% in
the amount of $217,045.65:
(#25135) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund, Sewage Treatment Fund, and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances,
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 172.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ..................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance approving issuance of the
change order:
(#25136) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order
No. 1 to the City's contract with Preston Carroll Company, Inc., dated April 19, 1978,
for construction of the Downtown-Norfolk Avenue Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Replacement,
such contract being authorized by Ordinance No. 24048, adopted February 27, 1978; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 173.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
3:50 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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~4ayor
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REGULAR WEF. I~Y SESSION .... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
June 9, 1980
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, on Honday, June 9, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., vith Vice-Hayor Charles
L. Landis presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, G. Frank Clement, Robert A. Garland,
Lucian Y. Grove, Hampton W. Thomas and Vice-Mayor Charles L. Landis ........................... 6.
ABSENT: Mayor Noel C. Taylor ...................................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney;
Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Dr. Denver J. Davis, Chaplain, Friendship Manor.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Vice-Mayor
Landis.
COUNCIL: During the Councilmanic election on Tuesday, May 6, 1980, Mayor Noel C. Taylor
received the highest number of votes for Mayor for a term of four years beginning July 1, 1980,
and ending June 30, 1984; and Mrs. Elizabeth T. Bowles, Dr. Wendell H. Butler and Mr. James G.
Harvey, II, received the highest number of votes for Council members for terms of four years each
beginning July 1, 1980 and ending June 30, 1984; Mr. Andrew H. Thompson, Secretary, Electoral Board,
appeared before Council and presented Certificates of Election to Mr. Garland on behalf of Mayor
Taylor, to Mr. Landis on behalf of Dr. Butler and to Mrs. Bowles and Mr. Harvey.
PROCLAMATIONS: The Vice-Mayor presented a proclamation on behalf of the Mayor declaring
June, 1980 as United Negro College Fund Month.
(For full text, see proclamation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
BID OPENINGS
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE-MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for
bids for air conditioning replacement in the Human Services area of the Third Street
Annex, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m., Monday, June 9,
1980, and to be opened before Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date or as soon thereafter
as possible, the Vice-Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement
for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Vice-Mayor instructed
the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened
and read the one bid received from Johnston-Vest Electric Corporation in the amount of
$14,870.00.
Mr. Thomas moved that the bid be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Vice-Mayor for study, report and reco~nendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
The Vice-Mayor appointed Messrs. L. Y. Grove, Chairman, S. H. McGhee, III,
and James D. Ritchie as members of the committee.
AIRPORT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for new wiring, conduit,
fixture base and steel housing for medium intensity taxiway lights at Roanoke Municipal
Airport, Woodrum Field, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m.,
on Monday, June 9, 1980, and to be opened before Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date
or as soon thereafter as possible, the Vice-Mayor asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question,
the Vice-Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupo~
the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
J. M. Murphy Company, Incorporated
J. B. Moore Electrical Contractor,
Incorporated
$ 79,900.00
84,270.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Vice-Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted.
The Vice-Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, S. H. McGhee, III,
and Kit B. Kiser as members of the committee.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for cleaning
and painting the exterior and interior of the Hollins Station elevated ellipsoidal type
water tank, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m., on Monday,
June 9, 1980, and to be opened before Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, or as soon
thereafter as possible, the Vice-Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the
advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Vice-
Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon,
the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
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ACTION:
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Steel and Tank Service Compamy
Inter-State Contracting & Coating
Company, Incorporated
$ 11,600.00
22,000.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Vice-Mayor for tabulation, report and reco-~ndation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted.
The Vice-Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, S. H. McGhee, III,
and Kit B. Kiser as members of the committee.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER: Pursuant to notice of advertise-
ment for bids for miscellaneous small area street and sidewalk restoration at various
locations within the city, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 4:30
p.m., on Monday, June 9, 1980, and to be opened before Council at 7:30 p.m., on that
date, or as soon thereafter as possible, the Vice-Mayor asked if anyone had any questions
about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the
Vice-Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon,
the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
John A. Hall & Company, Incorporated -
Adams Construction Company -
S. R. Draper Paving Company, Incorporated -
$ 176,272.00
178,478.00
210,885.20
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Vice-Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted.
The Vice-Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, S. H. McGhee, III
and T. F. Brady as members of the committee.
SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for
construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk in various parts of the city, said proposals
to be received by the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m., on Monday, June 9, 1980, and to be
opened before Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date or as soon thereafter as possible, the
Vice-Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement for bids and no
representative present raising any question, the Vice-Mayor instructed the City Clerk to
proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the
following bids:
M. & S. Construction Company
S. R. Draper Paving Company,
Incorporated
$ 74,849.00
89,298.50
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Vice-Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
The Vice-Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, S. H. McGhee, III,
and T. F. Brady as members of the committee.
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for paving
of various streets within the city, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk
until 4:30 p.m., on Monday, June 9, 1980, and to be opened before Council at 7:30 p.m.,
on that date, or as soon thereafter as possible, the Vice-Mayor asked if anyone had any
questions about the advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any
question, the Vice-Mayor instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the
bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Alt. No. 1
Name Total Base
ACTION:
ACTION:
Virginia Asphalt Paving Company,
Incorporated & Adams Construction
Company & Subsidiary
John A. Hall & Company,
Incorporated
L. H. Sawyer Paving Company,
Incorporated
$ 28,500.00
36,000.00
120,000.00
$626,798.14
716,570.64
871,980.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Vice-Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted.
The Vice-Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, S. H. McGhee, III
and T. F. Brady as members of the committee.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for construction
of water main extension, Peters Creek Road, from Cove Road to Frontage Road at Interstate
1-581, said proposals to be received by the City Clerk until 4:30 p.m., on Monday, June
9, 1980, and to be opened before Council at 7:30 p.m., on that date, or as soon thereafter
as possible, the Vice-Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertisement
for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Vice-Mayor instructed
the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened
and read the following bids:
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Aaron J. Conner General Contractor,
Incorporated -
Dixon Contracting, Incorporated -
J. P. Turner & Brothers, Incorporated -
E. C. Pace Company, Incorporated -
$ 151,116.00
156,672.50
161,600.00
165,107.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Vice-Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted.
The Vice-Mayor appointed Messrs. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman, S. H. McGhee, III,
and Kit B. Kiser as members of the committee.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414 the City Clerk set a
public hearing for Monday, June 9, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter could be heard, on the request of Mr. William J. Lotz that that certain alley
located in Block 3, Official Survey, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter
was before the body.
A report of the City Planning Commission reco~nding that the request be
granted, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed by Resolution of Council submitted a written report
advising that after viewing the alley they are unanimously of the opinion that no
inconvenience would result either to any individual or to the public from vacating,
discontinuing and closing the above-described alley.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Ross C. Hart, Attorney, appeared before Council in support of the request
of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Clement moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25137) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that
certain alley located in Block 3, Official Survey, as is more particularly described
hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-
Mayor Landis ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414 the City Clerk set a
public hearing for Monday, June 9, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter could be heard, on the request of Mr. Earl H. Rogers that that certain alley
located between Fairfax Avenue, N. W., and Moorman Avenue, N. W., in Block 5 of Melrose
Land Company, be vacated, discontinued and closed, the matter was before the body.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that the request be
granted, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed by Resolution of Council submitted a written report
advising that after viewing the alley, they are unanimously of the opinion that no
inconvenience would result either to any individual or to the public from vacating,
discontinuing and closing the above-described alley.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Ross C. Hart, Attorney, appeared before Council in support of the request
of his client.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Garland moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25138) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that
certain alley located between Fairfax Avenue, N. W., and Moorman Avenue, N. W., in Block
5 of Melrose Land Company, as is more particularly described hereinafter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414 the City Clerk set a
public hearing for Monday, June 9, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter could be heard, on the request of Seven-Up Bottling Company of Roanoke, Incorporated
and Al-Steel Fabricators, Incorporated, that an unopened twelve-foot alley near Cleveland
Avenue and Eighteenth Street, S. W., and an unopened portion of Cleveland Avenue, S. W.,
200 feet west of Eighteenth Street, S. W., be vacated, discontinued and closed, the
matter was before the body.
A report of the City Planning Comission recom~nding that the request be
granted, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The viewers appointed by Resolution of Council submitted a written report
advising that after viewing the alley, street portion and neighboring property, they
are unanimously of the opinion that no inconvenience would result either to any individual
or to the public from vacating, discontinuing and closing the above-described alley and
the portion of Cleveland Avenue, S. W.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Daniel F. Layman, Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his clients.
No one appearing in opposition to the request, Mr. Thomas moved that the
following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25139) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing an
unopened twelve-foot alley near Cleveland Avenue, S. W. and Eighteenth Street, S. W.
and the portion of Cleveland Avenue, S. W., west of Eighteenth Street, S. W.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
DOWNTOWN ROANOKE-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414
the City Clerk set a public hearing for Monday, June 9, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter could be heard, on a proposed conservation plan for the central
downtown area of the City, the matter was before the body.
A report of the City Planning Commission recommending that Council adopt the
Central Roanoke Conservation Plan with amendments recommended by the City Planning
Commission~s staff, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 3625 Rolling Hill Avenue, N. W., appeared before
Council and spoke in support of a Conservation Plan for the neighborhoods.
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#25140) A RESOLUTION approving a conservation plan for Central Roanoke.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 177.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-
Mayor Landis ........................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
PLANNING-ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414 the City Clerk set a
public hearing for Monday, June 9, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter could be heard, on certain elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan which were
prepared by the City Planning Comanission and forwarded to Council for adoption and
include a Mass Transit Plan, an Air Transportation Master Plan, and a Land Development
and Community Facilities and Services Plan, the matter was before the body.
A report of the City Planning Commission transmitting Resolutions relative to
the Mass Transit Plan, the Air Transportation Master Plan element, and the Land Development
and Community Facilities and Services Plan element, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report and Resolutions on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Susan S. Goode, Vice-Chairman of the City Planning Commission, appeared
before Council and elaborated on certain portions of the Comprehensive Plan.
A report of the City Attorney regarding the legal issues invelved in the
adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, or elements thereof, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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After discussion of the matter, Mrs. ~owles offered the following Resolution:
(#25141) A RESOLUTION approving and adopting a Land Development and Co~,nity
Facilities and Services Plan a~ an element of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 177.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clout, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-
Mayor Landis ...................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#25142) A RESOLUTION approving and adopting a Mass Transit Plan and Air
Transportation Master Plan as elements of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 178.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
CONSENT AGENDA
The Vice-Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed on the agenda, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. Mr. Landis noted that he had requested
an Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter, that Mr. Thomas had requested an
Executive Session to discuss a legal matter and the City Manager had orally requested
an Executive Session to discuss two matters of personnel.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Tuesday, May 27,
1980, were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................ 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: A communication from the Vice-Mayor requesting an Executive Session
to discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see connnunication on fife in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: A communication from Councilman Thomas requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a legal matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ...................................................................................
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
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ACTION:
SCHOOLS: A report of the Director oi Finance transmitting a financial report
for the School Board for the ten months ended April 30, 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BILLINGS AND COLLECTIONS: A report of the Municipal Auditor transmitting
March 31, 1980, audit reports for the Office of Billings and Collections and the City
Nursing Home, was before Council.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the reports be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
PENDING ITEMS: A list of items pending from July 19, 1976 through May 12,
1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
HEALTH DEPARTMENT: The qualification of Mr. Stanley G. Breakell as a member
of the Housing and Hygiene Board for a term of two years ending January 31, 1982, was
before Council.
Mr. Thomas moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: The City Manager orally requested two Executive Sessions to discuss
matters of personnel.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
At 8:15 p.m., the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 8:35 p.m., the meeting reeonvened with Vice-Mayor Landis presiding and all
members of Council present with the exception of Mayor Taylor.
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
CETA-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report recomendimg
authorization to execute an Agreement of Cooperation which would require passing informa-
tion to the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium concerning grant applications
and job development in connection with the Urban Development Action Grant awarded by
the city for parking structures.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACTION:
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ACTION:
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#25143) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City M~-ager to execute, for and on
behalf of the City, a certain cooperation agreement with the Fifth District Employment
and Training Consortium and the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium
Private Industry Council.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 178.)
Hr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
Landis-
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-EASEMENTS-SALE OF PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted
a written report reco~nending approval for the acquisition of 13 parcels of right of
way and easements in connection with construction of the Southern Hills Storm Drain
Project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25144) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of real estate needed by
the City for the construction of the Southern Hills Storm Drain Project in the Southern
Hills Area of the City; fixing the consideration to be offered by the City for each
parcel; providing for the City's acquisition of such real estate by condemnation, under
certain circumstances; authorizing the City to make motion for the award of a right of
entry on any of the parcels for the purpose of commencing the project; directing the
mailing of this ordinance to the property owners; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 179.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ........... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
RADIOS-PAl{KS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager submitted a written report
reconm~nding that space in the building and on the tower on Hill Mountain be rented to
CEBE Investment, Incorporated, t/a WXLK~FM for location of a translator station at an
annual fee of $624.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(#25145) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the rental of four (4) square feet of
floor space in the transmitter building atop Mill Mountain to CEBE Investment, Inc.,
trading as WXLK-FM, for use upon certain terme and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ............................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-POLICE DEPARTMENT-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a
written report reco~ending transfers of $13,900.00 to the Police Department Motor
Fuels account, and $9,600.00 to the Fire Department Gas account, from operating accounts
within the Administration and Public Safety Directorate to provide funds for the remainder
of this fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Clement offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25146) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 179.)
Mr. Clement moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council ~em~ers Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and ¥tce-~ayor
Landis .......................... 6.
NAYS: None ........................................................ O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
that $7,500.00 be transferred within the Airport budget to provide funds for payment of
electrical service at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, for the remainder of
this fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25147) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Airport Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 180.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowies, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ........................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted a written report relative to
a request for transfer of funds within various Public Works departments, recommending
that $8,000.00 be transferred from Sno~ Removal -- Personal Services to Co~nunications --
Other Equipment, that $5,000.00 be transferred from Snow Removal -- Equipment to
Communications -- Other Equipment, that $10,000.00 be transferred from Building Maintenance
Outside Contracts to Motor Vehicle Maintenance -- Maintenance of Vehicular Equipment,
that $10,000.00 be transferred from Building Maintenance -- City Forces to Motor Vehicle
Maintenance -- Maintenance of Vehicular Equipment, that $9,700.00 be transferred from
Building Maintenance -- Fuel Oil to Motor Vehicle Maintenance -- Maintenance of Vehicular
Equipment, and that $11,000.00 be transferred from Street Lighting -- Electric to Motor
Vehicle Maintenance -~ Maintenance of Vehicular Equipment of the 1979-80 budget.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25148) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 180.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
AIRPORT-SALE OF PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with the acquisition of certain property from Mr. and Mrs. Jerry H. Garst
for aircraft navigational purposes, recommending that Council authorize the City Manager
and the City Attorney to condemn the property or make settlement in accordance with
Alternative "A".
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the reco~endation and that the
report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted.
COURTS FACILITY-CONSULTANT'S REPORTS: The City Manager submitted a written
report recom~ending authorization to employ Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern, Architects,
Engineers, Planners, to perform interior design services for the new Courts Facility
for a fee not to exceed $50,000.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25i49) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the employment of the professional services
of certain architects and engineers, in addition to those services previously engaged,
to prepare necessary plans, drawings and specifications, and providing periodic inspection
and consultation in connection with the interior design work for the Courts Facility
Building, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 181.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council members B~wles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas amd Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
CITY MARKET-FIRE DEPARTMENT: Council having previously referred proposals
for leasing the City Market Building and Fire Station No. 1 for private development to
Councilman Lucian Y. Grove and City Manager H. B. Ewert for study, report and recomm-ndatiol
Mr. Grove and Mr. Ewert submitted a Joint written report recomz~ending that the City
Manager be authorized to negotiate and enter into a contract with Landmark Planning,
Incorporated, or their assignee, Market Properties, Incorporated, for lease of the City
Market Building and Fire Station No. 1.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25150) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the lease of the City Market Building and
Fire Station No. 1 to Market Properties, Inc., upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement.
Mrs. Howard Hammersley, a member of the Downtown Steering Committee, appeared
before Council and spoke in support of the report.
(For full text of Mrs. Hmmmersley's remarks, see Exhibit No. 136 on file in
the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Robert Hooper, representing Downtown Roanoke, Incorporated, appeared
before Council and urged that Council take prompt affirmative action on the
recommendation.
(For full text of Mr. Hooper's remarks, see Exhibit No. 137 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Gall J. Sowers, President of the Roanoke Area Market Association, appeared
before Council and endorsed the lease proposal.
(For full text of Mrs. Sowers' remarks, see Exhibit No. 138 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Russell Hannabass, market merchant, appeared before Council and expressed
concern about the future of market tenants and requested that this be taken into
consideration.
(For full text of Mr. Hannabass' remarks, see Exhibit No. 139 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
vote:
Ordinance No. 25150 on its first reading was then adopted by the following
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-CITY MARKET-GRANTS-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: The City Manager submitted a
written report recommending authorization to accept a $30,000.00 grant from the Virginia
Historic Landmarks Commission to prepare a rehabilitation and reuse plan for the City
Market Building, and to enter into separate agreements with VHLC and Landmark Planning,
Incorporated, relative to this study, and that funds be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $30,000.00
to City Market Study:
(#25151) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 181.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
ACTION: Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(#25152) AN 01~DINANCE authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant a~ard
in the amount of $30,000 from the Virginia Bistoric Landmarks Commission and to execute
doc,~ents relatinE to such grant avard and further authorizing the City Manager to enter
a contract with Landmark PI---lng, Inc., for the preparation of a rehabilitation and reuse
plan for the City Market Building, upon certain terms and conditions.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
Landis
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
GRANTS-PUBLIC WORKS: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with designation of authorized representatives for execution of all documents for
E.P.A. Grant Projects C-510473, C-510493 and C-510510.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#25153) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute,
on behalf of the City of Roanoke, certain documents relating to Environmental Protection
Agency grants.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 182.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution.
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with the Neighborhood Facilitator, advising that a report concerning the
position was withdrawn from the May 27, 1980 agenda, that since that time, he has heard
from a number of persons who seem interested in this concept as an aid to neighborhood
revitaiization and as a potential source of employment, that the Office of Community
Planning is finalizing the process under which interested persons will be able to apply
for this position and applications will be accepted beginning Wednesday, June 11, 1980
and an official report will be submitted to Council at its meeting on Monday, June 23,
1980.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Manager orally advised that a planning study
for the City of Roanoke parks and recreation system is underway and M. Paul Friedberg
and Partners, a New York based firm, has been retained to assist in the study and in
the development of a five-year comprehensive action plan to improve Roanoke's park and
recreation ~acilities, the Plan to serve as a guide for future decisions relative to
improvement and location of parks, community centers and swimming pools, recreation
programs, management and maintenance of parks.
Mr. Ewert noted that the study process and plan development includes citizen
participation calling on residents to contribute ideas and suggestions, education on
needs of city parks, creation of a comprehensive plan for improvements and the preparation
of a guide for future investments. He said it is hoped that Council will appoint a
Citizens Advisory Committee to consist of approximately 20 - 21 members and suggested
that anyone wishing to serve on the Committee contact the City Clerk's Office to obtain
a nomination form.
ZONING-ADULT BUSINESSES: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitti
a proposed zoning Ordinance pertaining to "adult businesses" which provides in part that
no adult use may be established within 1000 feet of any other adult use in any zoning
district, and prohibits the establishment of an adult use within 500 feet of a residentiall
zoned district, or a school, educational institution, church, public park, play ground,
playfield, or day care center.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
After a discussion of the matter, Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be referred
to the City Planning Commission for study, report and recommendation to Council as soon
as possible. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-LICENSES: The City Attorney submitted
a written report reinstating in the new City Code provisions empowering the Department
of Health to regulate barber and beauty shops, and providing that the Director of
Finance, rather than the City Manager, will have responsibility for receiving reports
and collecting charges for sewage disposal.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACTION: Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(#25154) Alt ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 15, Health and Sanitation
Generally, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979) by adding a new article numbered
IV, consisting of Sections 15-47, 15-48 and 15-49, providing for regulatiom of barber and
beauty shops and requiring a permit to operate or maintain such businesses; amending
Chapter 26, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, of such Code by amending Sections 26-29 and
26-31 to provide that the Director of Finance rather than the City Manager shall have
certain powers and duties with respect to sewage disposal fee collection; and providing
for an effective date of this ordinance.
vote:
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .................................................................................
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NAYS: None .................................................................. 0
(Mayor Taylor was absent,)
SALE OF PROPERTY-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The City Attorney submitted a written
report transmitting an Ordinance in connection with acquisition from the United States
of America of 16.804 acres of land at the Veterans Administration Hospital Complex for
park purposes.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25155) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the acquisition from the United States of
America of 16.804 acres of land at the V. A. Hospital Complex; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 182.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent)
GRANTS-CONSULTANT'S REPORTS: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report recommending that David M. Griffith and Associates be hired to develop a cost
allocation plan based on fiscal year 1979-80 data for a maximum fee of $12,840.00
payable only if additional revenues are realized as a result of the plan.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25156) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the hiring of David M. Griffith and Associate~
Ltd., to develop for the City a cost allocation plan for determining the administrative
costs to the City of operating various federal programs, upon certain terms and conditions;
authorizing the appropriate City officials to execute the requisite contract; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 183.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
.. AYES: Coancii members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Lana~s ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................ O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY-GRANTS: The Director of Finance submitted
a written report recommending certain appropriations and revenue adjustments in connection
with the close-out of T.A.P. Youth Activities Grant No. 78-A4806J.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25157) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 183.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
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ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Tho~s and Vice-Mayor
Landis ........................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
REPORTS OF COIg{ITTEES:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: The Roanoke City School Board submitted a co~municatiom
requesting approval of the following transfers of appropriated expenditures:
DESCRIPTION
INCREASE (DECREASE)
Administration
Instruction
Attendance Services
Pupil Transportation
Operations
Maintenance
Fixed Charges
Continuiug Education
Capital Outlay
$ 2,301
31,100
(7,500)
(88,314)
41,700
28,620
(92,700)
60,021
24,772
The Director of Finance orally advised that he had reviewed the request
and recommends it to Council.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25158) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 184.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded-by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
CIVIC CENTER: Councilman Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed
by the Mayor to study bids received for operation of the catering and concession services
at the Roanoke Civic Center, submitted a written report reco~ending that the bid of
American Motor Inns, t/a AMI Catering Service, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25159) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal for the operation of catering
and concession services at the Roanoke Civic Center, upon certain terms and conditions;
authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite agreement therefor;
rejecting a certain other proposal; and providing for the effective date of this ordinance.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
BONDS-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: Ordinance No. 25121 authorizing
a project to provide, acquire, construct, reconstruct, improve, extend, enlarge and
equip government buildings of the City of Roanoke, including adequate, suitable and
secure court facilities for the City of Roanoke and to authorize the issuance and sale
of general obligation bonds of the City of Roanoke in an aggregate principal amount not
to exceed $8,000,000, pursuant to the Public Finance Act of Virginia, to provide funds
to pay the costs of such project, having previously been before the Council for its
first reading on Tuesday, May 27, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Mr. Thomas offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(#25121) AN ORDINANCE to authorize a project to provide, acquire, construct,
reconstruct, improve, extend, enlarge and equip government buildings of the City of
Roanoke, including adequate, suitable and secure court facilities for the City of Roanoke
and to authorize the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds of the City of
Roanoke in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed Eight Million Dollars ($8,000,000),
pursuant to the Public Finance Act of Virginia, to provide funds to pay the costs of such
project.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 173.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ............................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
LICENSES-TAXES: Ordinance No. 25124 providing that no motor vehicle, trailer
or semitrailer shall be locally licensed unless the applicant shall present satisfactory
evidence that any delinquent motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer personal property
taxes have been paid, having previously been before the Council for its first reading
on Tuesday, May 27, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was
again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and
final adoption:
(#25124) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 29. Same - Issuance
of plate, tag or decal, of Chapter 1, Traffic Code, of Title XVIII, Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as mm~nded, to provide that no
motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer shall be locally licensed unless the applicant
shall present satisfactory evidence that any delinquent motor vehicle, trailer or
semitrailer personal property taxes have been paid.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 176.)
Mrs. Bowies moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ...................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BONDS-CAPITAL IMPROVEMeNTS-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: The City Attorney having submitted
a Resolution providing for the sale, execution, form and details, advertisement of sale
and delivery of, and the levy of a tax to pay, $15,500,000 of general obligation bonds
of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, authorized at an election held on the 6th day of
November, 1979, to provide funds to defray the cost to the City of Roanoke of needed
permanent public improvements, including acquisitions, construction, additions, betterments
extensions and improvements, a portion of such permanent public improvements being a
part of the Downtown Revitalization Plan, of and to public schools, libraries, fire
stations and other public buildings, the system of storm drains, public sidewalks,
streets, highways and bridges and parks and other recreational purposes, the matter was
before the body.
In this connection, the City Attorney submitted a written report requesting
that Council substitute new pages nine and ten in the above bond Resolution to provide
as follows:
Page 9, Form of Coupon, line 5, word "herein" has been
changed to "hereon;"
Page 9, also in Form of Coupon, in next-to-last line,
the date has been omitted and a blank substituted;
Page 9, section 4, word "bonds" has been changed from
lower case to upper case; and
Page 10, last line, word "bonds" has been changed from
lower case to upper case and from upper case to lower
case.
Mr. Grove moved that the Resolution be amended as outlined in the above report
of the City Attorney. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted.
Mr. Grove then offered the following Resolution as ~mended:
(#25160) A RESOLUTION providing for the sale, execution, form and details,
advertisement of sale and delivery of, and the levy of a tax to pay, $15,500,000 of
general obligation bonds of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, authorized at an election
held on the 6th day of November, 1979, to provide funds to defray the cost to the City
of Roanoke of needed permanent public improvements, including acquisitions, construction,
additions, betterments, extensions and improvements, a portion of such permanent public
improvements being a part of the Downtown Revitalization Plan, of and to public schools,
libraries, fire stations and other public buildings, the system of storm drains, public
sidewalks, streets, highways and bridges and parks and other recreational purposes and
the acquisition of real property for the foregoing.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Charter of the City of Roanoke, the qualified voters
of the City of Roanoke, on the 6th day of November, 1979, approved Ordinance No. 24812
authorizing the issuance of $15,500,000 of general obligation bonds of the City of
Roanoke for the purpose of providing funds to defray the cost of needed permanent
public improvements, including acquisitions, construction, additions, betterments,
extensions and improvements, a portion of such permanent public improvements being a
part of the Downtown Revitalization Plan, of and to public schools, libraries, fire
stations and other public buildings, the system of storm drains, public sidewalks,
streets, highways and bridges, and parks and other recreational purposes and the acq
of real property for the foregoing; and
WHERFAS, none of the said $15,500,000 authorized bonds have heretofore been
sold by the City of Roanoke and the Council deems it advisable and in the best interest
of the City of Roanoke to nov make provision for the sale of said bonds;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Coancil of the City of Roanoke as follows:
1. There are hereby authorized for issuance and sale $15,500,000 of general
obligation bonds of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, authorized pursuant to the Charter
of the City of Roanoke at the election held on the 6th day of November, 1979, to defray
the cost to the City of Roanoke of needed permanent public improvements, including
acquisitions, construction, additions, betterments, extensions and improvements, a
portion of such permanent public improvements being a part of the Downtown Revitalization
Plan, of and to public schools, libraries, fire stations and other public buildings,
the system of storm drains, public sidewalks, streets, highways and bridges, and parks
and other recreational purposes and the acquisiticn of real property for the foregoing
(hereinafter referred to as the "Bonds"). The Bonds shall be sold in their entirety at
one time or from time to time in series, without any further authorization by the
Council, but subject to the provisions hereof and applicable law, at such time or times
as shall be determined by the Director of Finance. All such Bonds shall be of the
denomination of $5,000 each. The Bonds of a given series shall be designated "Public
Improvement Bonds, "(with the series designation to be inserted in the blank);
shall be numbered from 1 consecutively upward in order of maturity; shall bear interest
at such rate or rates per annum as fixed by resolution of the Coumcil at the time of
sale thereof, provided that the rate or rates of interest borne by the Bonds shall not
exceed the maximum rate permitted by law at the time of sale thereof, such interest to
be payable upon the Bonds of a given series on such dates, con~nencing not later than
one year from the date of the Bonds of such series and semiannually thereafter; shall
be dated as of a date not later than the date of delivery thereof and payment therefor;
shall mature in substantially equal installments of principal, or substantially equal
installments of both principal and interest, the first installment of principal to
mature not later than one (1) year from the date of the Bonds of such series and the
last installment of principal to mature not later than fifteen (15) years from the date
of the Bonds of such series; shall be payable both as to principal and interest at a
place or places within or without the Commonwealth of Virginia, or both; and may be
subject to redemption prior to the stated maturities thereof at the option of the City
at any time on or after ten (10) years from the date thereof at redemption premi,,m~ not
exceeding three per centum (3%) of the principal amount redeemed, upon such notice of
redemption as is provided in the form of the Bonds hereinafter set forth; all as shall
be determined by the Director of Finance prior to the sale of the Bonds of such series.
All such details shall be subject to ratification by the Council at the time of sale of
the Bonds. The Council reserves the right to change, prior to the sale of any series
of the Bonds, any or all of the foregoing limitations on the details of the Bonds.
The Bonds of a given series shall be offered for sale at not less than the
par value thereof, after publication of a notice of sale in the form prescribed by the
Director of Finance, not less than five days prior to such sale in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City, and if deemed advisable, in a financial journal
published in the City of New York, New York. The City may sell all or part of the
Bonds alone or contemporaneously with other general obligation bonds of the City, as
the Director of Finance may deem in the best interests of the City.
2. The Bonds shall be signed in the name of the City by the facsimile
signature of the Mayor, shall bear a facsimile of the seal of the City attested by the
facsimile signature of the City Clerk, and shall be authenticated by the manual signature
of the City Treasurer. The coupons attached to the Bonds shall be signed in the name
of the City by the facsimile signature of the City Treasurer, which shall be recognized
by the City as having the same legal effect as if such signature had been written upon
each coupon by the City Treasurer. The Bonds and the coupons to be attached thereto
shall be in substantially the following form, with the text which is in brackets to be
inserted in the Bonds if applicable to the details of the Bonds as finally fixed:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
CITY OF ROANOKE
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT BOND,
No. $ 5,000
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that the CITY OF ROANOKE, a
municipal corporation created and organized under the laws of the Commonwealth
of Virginia, for value received, acknowledges itself indebted and promises to
pay to the bearer hereof, the sum of
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000)
payable in lawful money of the United States of America, on the __day of
, at the principal office of
in New York, New York, or at the option of the holder, at the principal office
of , in Roanoke, Virginia, with interest at
the rate of per centum ( %) per annum, payable semiannually
on the day of and the__day of of each year said bonds
shall be outstanding upon the presentation and surrender of the respective coupons
attached hereto as they severally become due.
This bond, which is one of an issue of bonds of like date, denomination
and tenor except as to number, interest rate and maturity are numbered from 1 to
, inclusive, and payable in numerical order $ bonds on
of each of the years 19 to __., inclusive, is issued for the purpose
of providing funds to defray the cost of the City of Roanoke of needed permanent
public improvements, including acquisitions, construction, additions, betterments,
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extensions and improve~ents, a portion of such per~-ent public i~provements
being a part of the Downtown Revitalization Plan, of and to public schools,
libraries, fire stations and other public buildings, the system of storm drains,
public sid~walks, streets, highways and bridges, and parks and other recreational
purposes and the acquisition of real property for the foregoing, pursuant to an
ordinance of the Council of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, adopted on the 4th
day of September, 1979, and ratified by a majority of the qualified voters of
said City voting at an election legally called, held and conducted on the 6th
day of November, 1979, and under and pursuant to the Constitution and statutes
of the Co~onwealth of Virginia, and the Charter of the City of Roanoke,
Virginia, as amended.
[The bonds of the issue of bonds of which this bond is one maturing
on and after shall be subject to redemption at the option of the
City of Roanoke prior to their stated maturities on and after ,
in whole at any time, or in part from time to time on any interest payment date
in the inverse order of their maturities, at a redemption price equal to the
principal amount thereof to be redeemed together with interest accrued thereon
to the date fixed for redemption, plus a premium of percent of the
principal amount of each bond to be redeemed for each month period or
fraction thereof from and excluding the date fixed for redemption to and
including the stated maturity date thereof. If at any time less than all the
bonds of the issue of bonds of which this bond is one of any given maturity
are called for redemption, the particular bonds of such maturity to be redeemed
shall be selected by lot.]
[If this bond is redeemable and shall be called for redemption,
notice of the redemption hereof, specifying the designation, date, number and
maturity of this bond, the date fixed for its redemption and the redemption
price payable upon such redemption, shall be given by publication of such notice
once in a daily newspaper printed in the English language and customarily pub-
lished on each business day and of general circulation in the City of Roanoke,
Virginia and once in at least one daily newspaper or financial publication
printed in the English language and customarily published on each business day
in the City of New York, New York, the date of publication of such notice in
any case to be at least thirty days prior to the date fixed for redemption.
If this bond shall be called for redemption and notice of such redemption duly
given as aforesaid, and if on or before the redemption date the payment of the
redemption price shall have been duly made or provided for, then this bond
shall become due and payable upon such redemption date, interest hereon shall
cease from and after the date so specified for the redemption hereof and the
coupons representing such interest shall be void.]
The full faith and credit of the City of Roanoke are hereby pledged
to the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on this bond and an
ad valorem tax shall be levied without limitation as to rate or amount on all
of the taxable property of the City of Roanoke sufficient to pay said principal
and interest as the same become due and payable.
It is hereby certified, recited and declared that the issuance of
this bond is made in strict conformity with the Constitution and statutes of
the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Charter and ordinances and resolutions
of the City of Roanoke authorizing the same; and that all acts, conditions and
things required to exist, happen and be performed precedent to and in the issuance
of this bond have existed, happened and been performed in regular and due time,
form and manner, as required by law; and that this issue of bonds, including all
other indebtedness of said City, does not exceed any Constitutional, statutory or
Charter limitation of indebtedness.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the said CITY OF ROANOKE has authorized and
caused this bond to be signed in its name and on its behalf by the facsimile
signature of its Mayor and a facsimile of the said City's corporate seal to be
made to appear hereon, attested by the facsimile signature of its City Clerk,
and to be authenticated by the manual signature of the City Treasurer, and the
coupons hereto attached to be signed in its n~m~ and on its behalf by the
facsimile signature of the City Treasurer, and this bond to be dated the
day of , 1980.
ATTEST:
CITY OF ROANOKE,
City Clerk
By.
Mayor
City of
Roanoke
Seal
(FORM OF COUPON)
City Treasurer
No. $
On , 19 , [unless the bond hereinafter
mentioned shall have been called for previous redemption and payment of the
redemption price duly made or provided for,] the CITY OF ROANOKE, VIRGINIA,
will pay to the bearer the amount shown hereon at the principal office of
, in , , or at
the option of the holder, at the principal office of
in , ,, being the interest then due
on its Public Improvement Bond, __ dated the __ day of , 1980.
CITY OF ROANOKE~
By
City Treasurer
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4. CUSIP identification numbers may be imprinted on the Bonds, but no such
number shall constitute a part of the contract evidenced by the particular Bond upon
which it is printed and no liability shall attach to the City or any officer or agent
thereof, including any paying agent for the Bonds, by reason of such numbers or any use
made thereof, including any use thereof made by the City, any such officer or any such
agent, or by reason of any inaccuracy, error or omission with respect thereto or in
such use. Ail expenses in relation to the printing of such numbers on the Bonds shall
be paid by the City; provided, however, that the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the
assignment of such numbers shall be the responsibility of and shall be paid by the
successful bidder fnr the Bonds.
5. The net proceeds from such sale shall be used to defray the cost of the
City of Roanoke of needed permanent public improvements, including acquisitions,
construction, additions, betterments, extensions and improvements, a portion of such
permanent public improvements being a part of the Downtown Revitalization Plan, of and
to public schools, libraries, fire stations and other public buildings, the system of
storm drains, public sidewalks, streets, highways and bridges, and parks and other
recreational purposes and the acquisition of real property for the foregoing; and for
no other purpose. ~
6. The full faith and credit of the City shall be and hereby are pledged to
the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds as the same become
due. In each year while any of said Bonds are outstanding and unpaid, the City shall
assess, levy and collect, at the same time and in the same manner as other taxes of
said City are assessed, levied and collected, a tax upon all taxable property within
the City sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on said Bonds as the same
respectively become due and payable.
7. The City shall make no use of the proceeds of the sale of the Bonds which
would cause said Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" under Section 103(c) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and the City shall comply with the applicable Treasury
Regulations adopted thereunder so long as any of said Bonds are outstanding.
8. This resolution shall take effect upon its passage.
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution, as amended. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis 6.
NAYS: None 0
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD: Pursuant to Ordinance No. 25039, Council at
its meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 1980 appointed 15 members to the Youth Services Citizen
Board, and deferred appointment of one additional member; whereupon, Mr. Clement placed
in nomination the name of Mr. Bruce R. S. Briggs for a term of two years ending May 31,
1982.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Briggs was elected as a member of the
Youth Services Citizen Board for a term of two years ending May 31, 1982, by the
following vote:
FOR MR. BRIGGS: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and
Vice-Mayor Landis ...................................................................... 6.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
SIGNS-ZONING: On Monday, February 4, 1980, with the concurrence of Council,
the Mayor appointed a cot, mitres composed of Colonel Leonard S. Becker, Ms. M~amie P.
Vest, Mr. John W. Inge, III, Mr. J. Granger MacFarlane, Mr. Robert E. Fudge, Mrs. Betty
G. Chancy, Mrs. Joseph W. Hazlegrove, Mrs. Joel W. Richert, Mr. William R. Battle and
Mr. Samuel M. Dell, III, to study and make recommendations regarding a proposed sign
Ordinance. On behalf of the Mayor, the Vice-Mayor advised that Mr. Dell has resigned
from the Committee inasmuch as he has been transferred by his employer to its New York
headquarters. Vice-Mayor Landis further advised that with the concurrence of Council,
the Mayor would like to appoint Mr. E. L. Delaney, Jr., to replace Mr. Dell.
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Delaney
to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Dell's resignation. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Mr. John W. Bane, 4623 Long Acre Drive, N. E.,
appeared before Council and complained about storm drainage problems in his backyard.
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The City Engineer advised that the city inherited this problem with the
Meado~viev Acres Subdivision during annexation in 1976. He said Hr. Bane's problem is
that he lives at the low end of the street where ail the water runs to that end and is
piped from the street through an existing storm drain easement to his back yard vhere
it exits the pipe and runs across hie backyard into the Norfolk and Western Railway
track area.
Hr. Burrow stated that the city intends to install an energy dissipation
system which is felt to be adequate and is required by N & W Railway, and entry
rights have been obtained from N & W to allow the water to enter this property
through the City's system. Hr. Burrow said the City has been in constant touch with
Mr. Bane throughout the development of this project and stated that plans and
specifications have been completed for the project to be bid through the Purchasing
Department and hopefully the project can be under construction within one month.
ACTION:
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that the Director of Finance be authorized to make
payment of $5,000.00 to the Salem-Roanoke County Civic Center Commission to be applied
toward the Roanoke Valley Horse Show rental in June, 1980. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted.
TRAFFIC: Mr. Garland referred to an accident which claimed the life of a
young woman on Franklin Road, S. W., on Friday, June 6, 1980, as she was attempting to
cross the street and requested that the City Manager investigate the hazardous traffic
situation on Franklin Road.
There being no further business, the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 10:05 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Vice-Mayor
KEGULAR I,~EI(LY SESSION .... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
June 23, 1980
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, June 23, 1980, at 2:00
p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Hayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, G. Frank Clement (Mr. Clement left the
meeting at 5:20 p.m.), Robert A. Garland, Lucian Y. Grove, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas
and Mayor Noel C. Taylor (Mayor Taylor left the meeting at 5:10 p.m.) ...................... 7.
ABSENT: None ..................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. S. H. McGhee, III, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling,
Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. $chlanger, Director
of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Taylor.
ACTION:
COUNCIL: This being the last regular City Council meeting for Councilmen
Lucian Y. Grove and G. Frank Clement, Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution recog-
nizing the meritorious service of Mr. Grove:
(#25161) A RESOLUTION recognizing the meritorious service of the Honorable
Lucian Y. Grove, Member of City Council.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Lucian ¥. Grove faithfully served as a member of this
Council from July 1, 1976, to June 30, 1980;
WHEREAS, during his tenure on Council, Mr. Grove sought to apply sound business
principles to the operation of local government and worked to insure the fiscal soundness
of this City government, and while doing so, always sought to further the best interests
of the entire com~aunity; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Grove gave unselfishly of his time and ability serving as Council
member of numerous bid committees considering bids for public construction contracts and
other capital improvements and also serving as a member of the Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority, the Water Resources Committee, Personnel Co-,,ittee, Fifth Planning
District Commission, Budget and Planning Committee and numerous other committees of the
Council, to which assignments he applied his substantial business and engineering expertise
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
Council adopts this means of recognizing the very meritorious services rendered to the
City of Roanoke and the achievements of the Honorable Lucian Y. Grove.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Grove abstained.)
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Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution recognizing the meritorious
service of Mr. Clement:
(#25162) A RESOLUTION recognizing the meritorious service of the Honorable G.
Frank Clement, Member of City Council.
WHEREAS, the Honorable G. Frank Clement faithfully served as a member of this
Council from January 7, 1980, to June 30, 1980, having been appointed to fill the unexpired
term of William S. Hubard;
WHEREAS, Mr. Clement, during his service on Council, demonstrated himself to
be a dedicated citizen exemplifying in his actions on Council attributes of competence,
fairness and loyalty to the best interests of the City and its inhabitants and earning
the highest respect of his fellow Council members and the citizens of this City;
WHEREAS, Mr. Clement gave unselfishly of his time and ability serving as a
member of the Audit Committee, Personnel Committee, Budget and Planning Committee,
Regional Courthouse Co~nittee, Courts Facility Advisory Committee and as a member of the
Board of Directors of the Greater Roanoke Transit Company;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that this
Council adopts this means of recognizing the very meritorious services rendered to the
City of Roanoke and the achievements of the Honorable G. Frank Clement.
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Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
(Mr. Clement abstained.)
On behalf of Council, Hr. Thomas presented framed copies of the Resolutions to
Mr. Grove and Mr. Clement.
On behalf of Council, Mr. Landis presented sterling silver sandwich trays to
Mr. Grove and Mr. Clement in honor of their tenure on Council.
On behalf of Council, Mr. Garland presented framed Certificates of Appreciation
to Mr. Grove and Hr. Clement.
Mayor Taylor presented Keys to the City to Mr. Grove and Mr. Clement.
Mrs. Bowles presented City of Roanoke stick pins to Mrs. Grove and Mrs. Clement.
COUNCIL: This being Mr. Landis' last regular Council meeting in his capacity
as Vice-Mayor, Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#25163) A RESOLUTION recognizing the services of the Honorable Charles L.
Landis as Vice-Mayor and extending to him the appreciation of Council for such services.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Charles L. Landis served as Vice-Mayor of the City of
Roanoke from July 1, 1978, to June 30, 1980, by virtue of his having received the greatest
number of votes in the Councilmanic election held on May 2, 1978;
WHEREAS, during this time period, Vice-Mayor Landis gave unselfishly of his
time in representing the City at numerous official functions;
WHEREAS, Vice-Mayor Landis also presided over the meetings of this Council in
the absence of the Mayor and always handled this important assignment efficiently,
fairly and in a dignified manner;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that this
Council adopts t~is means of recognizing the meritorious services rendered to the City
by the Honorable Charles L. Landis and extending to him the appreciation of Council for
his services as Vi~e-Mayor.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Hr. Landis abstained.)
CONS~T AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were considere
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed
on the agenda, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered separately. He noted that he had requested an Executive Session
on a personnel matter, Mrs. Bowles had requested an Executive Session on a personnel
matter and the City Manager had requested an Executive Session on a personnel matter.
Mayor Taylor further advised that Mr. Thomas had orally requested an Executive Session
on a personnel matter, a legal matter and a real estate matter, that Mr. Landis had
orally requested an Executive Session on a legal matter and the Director of Finance had
orally requested an Executive Session on a legal matter.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, June 9,
1980, were before the body.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
COUNCIL: A communication from the Mayor requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
COUNCIL: A communication from Mrs. Bowles requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office,)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .........................................................................
NAYS: None ............................................ O.
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas orally requested that Council meet in Executive Session
to discuss a personnel matter, a real estate matter and a legal matter.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
COUNCIL: Mr. Landis orally requested that Council meet in Executive Session
to discuss a legal matter.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
COUNCIL: The Director of Finance orally requested that Council meet in
Executive Session to discuss a legal matter.
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
CITY GOVERNMENT-LIBRARIES: A report of the City Manager advising that responsi-
bility for the display and care of Sister City materials has now been delegated to the
City Library, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
AUDITS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the financial report
for the month of May, 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
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STREETS AND ALLEYS: An application from Mr. Frank K. Saunders, Attorney,
representing Co~munity Hospital of Hoanoke Valley, requesting that Mountain Avenue, S.
E., from the extended easterly line of First Street, S. E., westerly to the extended
easterly line of a~ alley in the block between Jefferson Street and First Street, S.
and also First Street, S. E., from the extended southerly line of Moumtain Avenue, S.
E., to the northerly extended line of Highland Avenue, S. g., be vacated, discontinued
and closed, was before Council.
(For full text, see application on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#25164) A RESOLUTION providing for the appointment of five viewers, any
three of whom may act, in connection with the application of Community Hospital of
Roanoke Valley to permanently vacate, discontinue and close (1) Mountain Avenue, S. E.,
from the extended easterly line of First Street, S. E., westerly to the extended easterly
line of an alley in the Block between Jefferson Street and First Street, S. E., and (2)
First Street, S. E., from the extended southerly line of Mountain Avenue, S. E., to the
northerly extended line of Highland Avenue, S. E., for the entire length and width of
said streets; and referring the proposal to the City Planning Come,lesion for study and
recommendation.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 195.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The qualification of Mr. William O. Lavin as a
member of the Fair Housing Board for a term of three years ending March 31, 1983, was
before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD: The qualification of Mrs. Anita V. Tanner and
Messrs. Archibald C. Magee, Jr., Julian R. Moore and Gregory W. Feldmann for terms of
one year each ending May 31, 1981; Mrs. Bonnie D. Haskins and Messrs. Coakley G. Lewis,
Reginald A. T. Shareef and Bruce R. S. Briggs for terms of two years each ending May 31,
1982; and Mrs. Vannetta R. Stockton for a term of three years ending May 31, 1983, as
members of the Youth Services Citizen Board, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
At 2:35 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 3:50 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and ail
members of Council present.
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
CITY EMPLOYEES-PARKS AND pLAYGROUNDS: A request of Mr. Melvin Garrett to
address Council concerning a complaint with the Parks and Recreation Department regarding
employment, was before the body.
The Mayor advised that he talked with Mr. Garrett prior to the Council meeting
and Mr. Garrett agreed to confer with the City Manager and the Director of Administration
and Public Safety on the matter.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT: A communication from Miss Patsy Testerman, Clerk of
the Circuit Court, requesting that $25,000.00 to $30,000.00 be reserved from the 1979-80
fiscal year surplus in connection with her request for the purchase and maintenance of
two additional reader/ printers, and that a decision on the purchase request be delayed
pending further study, was before Council.
(For full text, see communications on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Thomas moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for study,
report and recommendation to Council at the earliest possible date. The motion was
seconded by Hr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
~EPORTS OF OFFICERS:
POLICE DEPARTHENT: A report of the City Manager reserving space on the agenda
for a report on the new uniform standards for Police Officers, was before Council.
The Assistant City Manager requested that the report be withdrawn from the
agenda; whereupon, Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
PLANNING: A report of the City Manager reserving space on the agenda for a
report on the Neighborhood Facilitator matter, was before Council.
The Assistant City Manager requested that the report be withdrawn from the
agenda; whereupon, Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-PUBLIC WORKS-CONSULTANTS' REPORTS: The Assistant City Manager submitted
a written report of the City Manager concurring in a report of the Director of Public
Works in regard to a contract for providing the initiation of a Resources Management
System for the Public Works Directorate, recommending award of a contract to Arthur
Young and Company in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25165) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 196.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25166) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract
with Arthur Young and Company, of Richmond, Virginia, to provide for the initiation of a
Resource Management System for the Public Works Directorate; and providing for an emergency
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 196.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. 0.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
BUSES-GRANTS-INTEI~MODAL TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL: The Assistant City Manager
submitted a written report of the City Manager recommending adoption of a Resolution
guaranteeing a local match for the proposed Intermodal Transportation Terminal Project
and application by Greater Roanoke Transit Company to the Urban Mass Transportation
Administration for funding thereof.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#25167) A RESOLUTION guaranteeing the local share of a capital grant from
the Urban Mass Transportation Administration, pursuant to the Urban Initiatives Program
of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964, as emended, to be made to Greater Roanoke
Transit Company, in connection with the Intermodal Transportation Terminal on Campbell
Avenue.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 197.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis and Mayor
Taylor .......................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
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CONSULTANTS' REPORTS-BRIDGES: The Assistant City Manager submitted a written
report of the City Manager recommending that an engineering services cost ceiling
contract be awarded to Hayes, Seay, Mattera and Mattern, in an ~unt not to exceed
$18,000.00 without further Council action, in connection with the bridge inspection
program for 1979-80.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
M~. Clement offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(t25168) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the employment of the professional services
of certain architects and engineers to conduct a bridge inspection program during fiscal
year 1979-80 for the City of Roanoke, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 197.)
Mr. Clement moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
PARKING GARAGE: A report of the City Manager recommending that Council express
its intent to exercise the City's option to use APCOA, Incorporated, management services
for the period of July 1, 1980 through June 30, 1981, at an annual fee of $47,662.00,
for operation of the Municipal Parking Facility, was before Council.
The Assistant City Manager requested that the report be withdrawn from the
agenda; whereupon, Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
HANDICAPPED PERSONS: The Assistant City Manager submitted a written report of
the City Manager recommending concurrence in the administration's efforts to eliminate
barriers and utilize existing facilities as per a request of the Star City Four Wheelers,
and that Resolution No. 24982 apply if tickets are sold and/or required to enter an
event.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove moved that Council concur in the report. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-ENERGY CONSERVATION-SCHOOLS: The Assistant City Manager submitted a
written report of the City Manager recommending that $42,000.00 be transferred to provide
for partial payment of professional services to perform a feasibility study and design
control system for energy conservation for City and School Board buildings.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25169) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 198.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The Assistant City Manager submitted a written
report of the City Manager reconraending that $8,772.00 be transferred to provide funds
for repayment to the State Department of Welfare of improper payments in Aid to Dependent
Children cases.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25170) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 198.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None O.
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BUDGET-PUBLIC W0~KS-CIT~ GARAGE: The Assistant City Mamager submitted a
written report of the City Hanager reco~nding approval for bids to be requested for
installation of a ventilation system at the City Garage and that $20,000.00 be transferred
therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25171) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 199.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
REFUSE COLLECTION: The Assistant City Manager submitted a written report of
the City Manager in regard to amendments to the bulk container collection Ordinance,
recommending a fee of $8.00 for each collection of a front-loader bulk container unit
and $3.00 for each collection of a rear-loader bulk container unit, and further recommend-
ing implementation of certain proposed policy changes, effective August 4, 1980.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance so as to require the use
of bulk containers under certain circumstances, to provide that such units be properly
numbered and maintained and to impose a service charge for collection of such units:
(#25172) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Subsections (a) and (c), of
Section 5.08, Bulk Container Units - When Required, Defined, Placement, and Charges, of
Chapter 3, Sanitary Regulations, of Title XIII Health, of the Code of the City of Roanoke
(1956), as amended, so as to require the use of bulk containers under certain circumstance~
to provide that such units be properly numbered and maintained; to impose a service
charge for collection of such units; such ordinance to be effective on and after August
4, 1980; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 199.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Grove, Landis, and Thomas.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Garland and Mayor Taylor ....................... 3.
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution establishing the fee to be charged
by the City:
(#25173) A RESOLUTION establishing the fee to be charged by the City, effective
August 4, 1980, for each collection of front-loader bulk container units and rear-loader
bulk container units.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 200.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Grove and Landis .............................. 3.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............... 4.
Having voted with the majority on adoption of the Resolution, Mr. Thomas moved
for a reconsideration of Resolution No. 25173. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles
and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Thomas stated that part of the funding for the 1980-81 fiscal year budget
is predicated on revenue from an increase in bulk container fees, advising that Council
voted for the budget and having voted for the budget, he fails to see how Council can
fail to support the Ordinance that was a part of the revenue which will balance the
budget.
The Mayor stated that there is a belief by some members of Council that the
increase might not have the kind of effect that will produce the revenue expected and
advised that further study may be needed.
Mrs. Bowles stated that her negative vote was cast because the City is going
to lose money and have many unhappy citizens. She said downtown merchants can place
their garbage on the streets in plastic bags at no additional charge while other persons
with bulk containers must pay an additional cost.
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Mr. Bruce Brenner, president, Cycle Systems, Incorporated, appeared before
Council and spoke in support of the Ordinance and Resolution, advising that it is a fair
and positive action of Council which will provide economic incentive for businesses to
start recycling on a major scale and save landfill space.
(For full text of Mr. Bremmer's remarks, see Exhibit No. 140 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.)
The Assistant City Hanager stated that under the current situation the City
has no control over the amount of service it gives, advising that presently the City
might be providing a second collection during the week and receiving a revenue of $5.00,
that there is nothing to keep the City from providing that same service one time a week
if that individual decides to purchase several additional containers amd the City would
be providing the s,m~ service at no cost, or at a cost to the City but with no revenue.
By the same token, Mr. McGhee said under the proposed recommendation with everyone
paying for the collection, if an individual does not sign up for the service, then that
is a cost the City does not have to incur. Mr. McGhee stated that the City will get all
of the revenue the administration estimated but if that much revenue is not forthcoming,
the City will not have that expense either.
Mr. Clement offered the following Resolution establishing a fee to be charged
by the City:
(#25173) A RESOLUTION establishing the fee to be charged by the City, effective
August 4, 1980, for each collection of front-loader bulk container units and rear-loader
bulk container units.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 200.)
Mr. Clement moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and lost by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Garland and Mayor Taylor ................ 3.
NAYS: Council members Bowles, Grove, Landis and Mr. Thomas .............. 4.
Having voted with the majority on the Ordinance, Mr. Landis moved for a
reconsideration of Ordinance No. 25172. The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and
adopted, Mrs. Bowles voting no.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25172) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Subsections (a) and (c), of
Section 5.08, Bulk Container Units - When Required, Defined, Placement, and Charges, of
Chapter 3, Sanitary Regulations, of Title XIII, Health, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1956), as amended, so as to require the use of bulk containers under certain
circumstances; to provide that such units be properly numbered and maintained; to impose
a service charge for collection of such units; such ordinance to be effective on and
after August 4, 1980; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 199.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: Council member Bowles ............................................... 1.
The Director of Finance advised that when the budget doc~ent was passed he
attested to the fact that the revenues estimated in the document, which included the
bulk container fee, were going to be present and thus the City had a balanced budget.
He further advised that if Council does not pass the bulk container fee it would unbalance
the budget before the start of the new fiscal year, and he is of the opinion that the
City cannot enter the fiscal year without a balanced budget.
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution establishing a fee to be charged by
the City, effective August 4, 1980:
(#25173) A RESOLUTION establishing the fee to be charged by the City, effective
August 4, 1980, for each collection of front-loader bulk container units and rear-loader
bulk container units.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 200.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: Council member Bowles .............................................. 1.
BUDGET-GRANTS-CIVIC CENTER-ARTS COMMISSION: The Assistant City Manager submitted
a written report of the City Manager recommending authorization to accept State/Local
Partnership Grant No. 81-223 from the Virginia Commission for the Arts for construction
of approximately 40 display flats for exhibiting art works, and that $2,000.00 be
appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25174) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Prosr~ms Fund Appropriations, and providing for an -~_rgency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 201.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the followint vote:
AYES: Council members Bo~les, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ....................................
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the
grant:
(#25175) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of State-Local Partnership
Grant No. 81-223 made to the City by the Virginia Commission for the Arts to finance the
construction of display panels for the Civic Center Auditorium lobby, upon certain terms
and conditions.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 201.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
BUDGET-GRANTS-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The Assistant City Manager submitted a
written report of the City Manager recommending authorization to accept Law Enforcement
Action Grant No. 80-A5164, Police Planning and Analysis Unit, for the period of October
1980 through September 1981, and that $13,309.00, be appropriated therefor.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25176) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 202.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution authorizing acceptance of the
grant:
(#25177) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Grant No.
80-A5164 made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and Crime Prevention
and authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions for
Action Grant Awards" with DJCP for an action grant of Federal funds for the continuation
of the operation of a planning and analysis unit in the Police Department.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 202.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
BUDGET-FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Assistant City Manager submitted a written report
of the City Manager recommending certain transfers of funds within the Administration
and Public Safety Directorate to provide for the purchase of hand held radios, air mask
conversion, AFFF foam and kitchen chairs for the Fire Department.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25178) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979~80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 203.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bewles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thoma~ and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. O.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-PUBLIC WORKS: The Assistant City Manager
submitted a written report of the City Manager recommending that $12,764.50 be transferred
to the Technical and Administrative Planning Service Account to provide funds for payment
of services rendered by the Engineering Department.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Clement offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25179) AN ORDINANCE to ~ud and reordatn certain sections of the 1979-80
Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 203.)
Mr. Clement moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-EQUIPMENT: The Assistant City Manager submitted
a written report of the City Manager recommending that $25,000.00 be transferred to
provide funds for the purchase of chemicals used in the Sewage Treatment Plant for the
remainder of this fiscal year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25180) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 204.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance.
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
BUDGET-CIVIC CENTER: The Assistant City Manager submitted a written report
of the City Manager recommending a transfer of $53,152.00 and an appropriation of
$28,974.00 to provide funds for needed building maintenance at the Civic Center.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25181) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 204.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-EQUIPMENT-ENERGY CONSERVATION: The Assistant City Manager submitted a
written report of the City Manager concurring in a report of the Bid Committee recommendinl
that the bid of Mountain Equipment Company in the amount of $15,483.09 for furnishing
the necessary equipment and installation to update the Fuel Management System, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25182) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 205.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
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~r. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of Fuel
Management System:
(~25183) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid and awarding a contract for updating
the City's Fuel Management System; authorizing the proper City officials to execute
the requisite contract; rejecting the other bid made therefor; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see O~dinance Book No. 46, page 205.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Hr.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
BUDGET-EQUIPMENT: The Assistant City Manager submitted a written report of the
City Manager concurring in a report of the Bid Comittee recommending the purchase
of certain equipment and vehicles as follows, and the necessary transfers of funds in
connection therewith:
one new tractor mounted Rotary Ditcher from Shaffer Equipment and Supply Company,
Incorporated, in the amount of $21,114.00;
two new 1/2 ton pick-up trucks with air conditioning from Magic City Motor Corporation,
in the amount of $12,750.44;
one new trailer mounted brush chipper from Shaffer Equipment and Supply Company, Incor-
porated, in the amount of $9,720.00;
one new cab/chassis minimum 27,500 GVW rating from Johnson International Trucks, Incor-
porated, in the amount of $14,887.38;
one 12 foot dump body, minimum 7 ton rated, furnished and mounted on above cab/chassis
from Roanoke Welding Company, in the amount of $3,824.50;
one new cab/chassis minimum 10,000 lb. GVW, CA dimension 60", approx. 136" wheelbase
from Magic City Motor Corporation, in the amount of $7,417.58;
three new cab/chassis, minimum 27,500 GVW, 108" cab to axle dimension, 177" wheelbase
from Johnson International Truck, Incorporated, in the amount of $46,795.65;
three new 12 ft. dump bodies minimum 7 ton rated, furnished and mounted from Roanoke
Welding Company, in the amount of $11,653.50;
one new cab/chassis, minimum 64,000 lb. GVW, CT dimension, 141" to center of tunnion
from Fulton Trucks, Incorporated, in the amount of $51,215.00;
one new front loading refuse collection/high compaction body, 33 cu. yd. capacity from
Cavalier Equipment Corporation, in the amount of $31,476.00;
two 4 door subcompact w/air conditioning and automatic from Toyota of Roanoke Valley,
Incorporated, in the amount of $12,366.00;
one 4 door subcompact w/air conditioning from Toyota of Roanoke Valley, Incorporated, in
the amount of $5,933.00;
three 4 door subcompact with air conditioning and auto from Toyota of Roanoke Valley,
Incorporated, in the amount of $18,549.00;
one 4 door compact w/air conditioning from Magic City Motor Corporation, in the amount
of $6,293.06;
one front wheel drive subcompact from Roanoke Valley Motors, Incorporated, in the amount
of $6,894.08;
four new 3 wheeled gasoline powered vehicles from Haight Engineering in the amount of
$20,000.00;
one new two wheel police motorcycle from Butterfields Harley-Davidson, Incorporated, in
the amount of $5,991.15; and
seven new high compaction, 20 cu. yd., rear loading refuse bodies to be applied and
installed on City trucks from First Piedmont Corporation, in the amount of $107,157.75.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance providing sufficient
funds for the equipment:
(#25184) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund and Water Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 206.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Clmm~ut, Garland, Landis, Thomas ~nd Mayor
Taylor ..................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................ 0.
(Mr. Grove abstained.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting bids as above
set forth:
(#25185) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain vehicles and
equipment for use by the City, upon certain terms and conditions, by accepting certain
bids made to the City for furnishing and delivering said vehicles and equipment; rejecting
certain bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 207.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
(Mr. Grove abstained.)
BONDS-COURTS FACILITY-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE-CAPITAL IMPROVEMenTS: The City Attorney
submitted a written report transmitting a Resolution providing for a special meeting of
Council on Tuesday, June 24, 1980, at lh00 a.m., in the Council Chamber for the purpose
of receiving, opening and considering bids made to the City for the purchase of $12,500,000
general obligation bonds of this City which consist of $8,000,000 principal amount of
General Obligation Public Building Bonds authorized by Ordinance No. 25121, dated June
9, 1980, and $4,500,000 principal amount of Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1980 A,
authorized by Resolution No. 25160, dated June 9, 1980, and for the purpose of taking
such action in the premises as the Council may then be advised.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(#25186) A RESOLUTION providing for a Special Meeting of the Council to be
held on Tuesday, June 24, 1980, at lhO0 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time.
WHEREAS, provisions have been made by the City Council that certain bonds of
the City be advertised for sale by the City, bids for the purchase thereof being advertised
to be opened before the Mayor and the Members of the Council at lhO0 a.m., Eastern
Daylight Time, on Tuesday, June 24, 1980;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that a Special
Meeting of the Council of the City of Roanoke be held at lh00 a.m., Eastern Daylight
Time, on Tuesday, June 24, 1980, in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, for
the purpose of receiving, opening and considering bids made to the City for the purchase
of $12,500,000 general obligation bonds of this City which consist of $8,000,000 principal
amount of General Obligation Public Building Bonds authorized by Ordinance No. 25121,
dated June 9, 1980, and $4,500,000 principal amount of Public Improvement Bonds, Series
1980 A, authorized by Resolution No. 25160, dated June 9, 1980; and for the purpose of
taking such action in the premises as the Council may then be advised.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ...................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
In this connection, the Director of Finance submitted a written report transmit-
ting copy of the official offering statement for the sale of the $12,500,000 in bonds.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
TRAFFIC: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting an Ordinance
amending that portion of the City's Traffic Code pertaining to the disposition and sale
of impounded motor vehicles to provide that unattended abandoned or ~mmobile vehicles in
the City must be held for a period of forty days, rather than sixty days, before they
may be disposed of by the City, and permitting the disposition by private sale or junking
of vehicles valued at $150.00 or less.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25187) AN ORDINANCE amending Section 81.24 of Article VI.i, Stopping,
Standing and Parking, of Chapter 1, Traffic Code of Title X~III, Motor Vehicles and
Traffic, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1956), as amended, to provide for certain
changes in the regulations pertaining to the sale of impounded vehicles; providing for
an effective date of this ordinance; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 209.)
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Hrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .......... 0.
TAXES: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting an Ordinance
raising the interest rate on delinquent taxes from the current eight per cent to ten per
cent per year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25188) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining subsection (f) of Section 19-20,
When tax payable~ installment pgyment; penalty for late payment~ report and collection
of delinquencies, subsection (b) of Section 32-19, Penalty and interest on delinquencies -
Generally, Section 32-20, Same - Taxes assessed prior to 1972, subsections (a) and (d)
of Section 32-68, Roll-back tax when use changes to nonqualifying use - Generally,
subsection (b) of Section 32-106, }enalties and interest on delinquencies - Generally,
Section 32-107, Same - Taxes assessed prior to 1972, subsection (2) of Section 32-222,
Failure to collect~ report or remit, and subsection (b) of Section 32-244, Failure to
collect~ report or remit, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to
bring the rate of interest upon delinquent taxes and on roll-back taxes in line with
maximums allowed by State law; and providing for an effective date of this ordinance.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
CITY CODE: The City Attorney submitted a written report in connection with
the new City Code, recommending that the price of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979)
shall be $135.00 which will include the cost of the initial supplement issued to bring
the Code up to date and the first six month supplement, that free complimentary copies
of such Code shall be distributed to the Judges of the Circuit Court, General District
Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, the members of Council and the
Virginia Municipal League for inclusion in the League's library, and that the City
Attorney and the City Clerk be authorized to trade not more than 20 copies of such Code
to other localities in return for copies of their local codes.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#25189) A RESOLUTION relating to the price of and distribution of the Code
of the City of Roanoke (1979).
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 209.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
SALE OF PROPERTY-TAXES-GRANTS-SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND:
The City Attorney submitted a written report relating to the sale of certain properties
on which delinquent taxes are owed to Southwest Virginia Community Development Fund,
said properties described as the easterly one-half of Lot 1, Block 19, Map of Hyde Park,
Official Tax No. 2212111 and the westerly one-half of Lot 1, Block 19, Map of Hyde Park,
Official Tax No. 2212110, recommending that Council authorize the sale of the two vacant
parcels needed by SVCDF, that the City Attorney be authorized to obtain private counsel
to handle such sales with the understanding that the entire cost of such private counsel
will be borne by SVCDF.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#25190) A RESOLUTION authorizing the sale of certain real estate for the
collection of delinquent taxes and providing for an attorney to accomplish such sale.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 210.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
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BUDGET-ASSESSOR: The Director of Finance submitted a written report recovmending
concurrence to reorganize and remodel the City Assessor's Office in the ,-~unt of
approximately $35.000.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance providing the necessary
funds:
(~25191) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 210.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ...................... -.- ......................................... O.
BUDGET-GRANTS-CETA: The Director of Finance submitted a written report
recom~ending certain appropriation and revenue adjustments in connection with the close-
out of C.E.T.A. accounts for FY 1974-1979.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25192) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Program Fund Appropriations and Fifth District Employment Training Consortium Fund
Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 211.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis,Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
TAXES: The Director of Finance submitted a written report in connection with
fiscal collection of real estate taxes and the feasibility of semi-annual real estate
tax payments and transmitting certain recommaendations in connection therewith.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland inquired if it is legal to give a discount to those citizens who
choose to pay their taxes in advance for the entire year; whereupon, the City Attorney
advised that he would like to research the legality of the matter.
Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer, appeared before Council in support of the
recommendations, advising that going to the semi-annual payment would save approximately
3000 employee hours. He spoke in support of a billing system which would allow the City
to bill a property owner each six months or each time a payment is due instead of one
tax bill for the entire year.
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recomendations of the Director of
Finance and that the report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the
proper measure. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-GRANTS: The Director of Finance submitted a
written report in connection with the administrative account of the Roanoke Redevelopment
and Housing Authority, and the receipt of parking lot income from the Authority, recommend-
ing that the existing administrative account appropriation be reduced and that three
project accounts be increased by an equal amount of appropriations, and further that
$28,503.34 be appropriated to the parking lot account and of this amount, $27,439.34,
representing parking lot income from Downtown East, will be returned to the Authority to
help offset administrative costs.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25193) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 211.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
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At 5:10 p.m., the Mayor left the meeting and the Vice-Mayor presided over the
remainder of the meeting.
REPORTS OF COIOiITTEES:
SIGNS: Colonel Leonard S. Becket, Chairman of the committee appointed by the
Mayor to study the proposed new Sign Ordinance for the City of Roanoke, appeared before
Council and presented a status report, advising that the committee hopes to be able to
complete its task so as to give a proposed Ordinance to the Mayor which will be acceptable
to all concerned for Council's approval at its August 25 meeting.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.) (No action was taken on
the status report.)
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE-MUNICIPAL BUILDING: Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman of the
committee appointed by the Mayor to study bids received for air conditioning replacement
in the Human Services area of the Third Street Annex, submitted a written report of the
committee recommending that the bid of Johnston-Vest Electric Corporation, in the amount
of $14,870.00 be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of
Johnston-Vest Electric Corporation of Roanoke, Virginia:
(#25194) AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of Johnston-Vest Electric Corporation
of Roanoke, Virginia, to replace certain air conditioning equipment in the Human Services
Third Street Annex; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite
contract; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 212.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, favma$ and Vice-Mayor
Landis .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
AIRPORT: Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed by the
Mayor to study bids received for new wiring, conduit, fixture base and steel housing for
medium intensity taxiway lights at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, submitted a
written report of the con~nittee recommending that all bids received be rejected and that
the project be readvertised at a later date.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following Resolution:
(#25195) A RESOLUTION rejecting all bids for certain new lighting fixtures
and related wiring at the Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 212.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman of the cor-m~ttee appointed by
the Mayor to study bids received for cleaning and painting the exterior and interior of
the Hollins Station elevated ellipsoidal type water tank, submitted a written r~port of
the committee recommending that the iow bid of Steel and Tank Service Company, in the
amount of $11,600.00 be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of Steel
and Tank Service Company:
(#25196) AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of Steel and Tank Service Company,
for cleaning and painting the Hollins Station Water Tank, upon certain terms and conditions
and awarding a contract therefor; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the
requisite contract for such work; rejecting all other bids made to the City for the
work; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 212.)
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Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by 1~.
Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
SIDEWALK, CURB AI~D GUTTER-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman
of the committee appointed by the Mayor to study bids received for miscellaneous small
area street and sidewalk restoration at various locations within the City, submitted a
written report of the committee recom~ending that the iow bid of John A. Hall & Company,
Incorporated, in the amount of $176,272.00 be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of John
A. Hall & Company, Incorporated:
(#25197) AN ORDINANCE accepting the bid of John A. Hall & Company, Inc., of
Roanoke, Virginia, to perform certain miscellaneous small area street and sidewalk
restoration in the City; rejecting other bids; authorizing the proper City officials to
execute the requisite contract; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 213.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Landis ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-STREETS AND ALLEYS: Mr. Lucian Y. Grove, Chairman of the co~lttee
appointed by the Mayor to study bids received for paving of various streets within the
City, submitted a written report of the committee recommending that the low joint bid of
Ad~m~ Construction Company and Virginia Asphalt Paving Company~ Incorporated, in the
amount of $805,400.00 be accepted, and that certain funds be transferred in connection
therewith.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
At 5:20 p.m., Mr. Clement left the meeting.
Mr. Richard Burrow, City Engineer, appeared before Council and pointed out
that there is no money included in the 1980-81 fiscal year budget for street paving. He
advised that at the request of Council in October 1979, the administration has attempted
to keep the City on a twenty year paving cycle which means we must pave 57 lane miles
per year and at the $805,000.00 which is reco-,m=nded to Council for approval, 54 lame
miles will be paved.
Mr. Grove called attention to the paving of Hershberger Road crossing the
cloverleaf area, advising that the Virginia Department of Highways requested that this
roadway be paved because it is in bad condition and that that portion of the road will
be in use while the rest of Hershberger Road is under construction.
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $415,300.11:
(#25198) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1979-80
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 214.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Clement were absent.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the joint bid of
Adams Construction Company and Virginia Asphalt Paving Company:
(#25199) AN ORDINANCE accepting the joint proposal of Adamm Construction
Company and Virginia Asphalt Paving Company, Incorporated, for the paving of streets at
various locations in the City of Roanoke; authorizing the proper City officials to
execute the requisite contract; rejecting other bids received for said work; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 214.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
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AYRS: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Th_o~s and ¥ice-Mayo~ Landis---5,
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor and }ir. Clement were absent.)
In this connection, a report of the City Manager concurring in the Bid Comtttee'
report recommending that $415,300.00 be transferred to the street paving account in
order to award a street paving contract of $805,400.00, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office,)
Mr. Grove moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted.
WATER DEPARTMENT: Mr. Lucian y. Grove, Chairman of the committee appointed by
the Mayor to study bids received on construction of water main extension, Peters Creek
Road, from Cove Road to Frontage ~ad at Interstate 1-581, submitted a written report
of the committee, recommending that the low bid of Aaron J. Conner, General Contractor,
in the mmmunt of $151,116.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Grove offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of Aaron
J. Conner, General Contractor:
(#25200) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid and awarding a contract for the constructi
of a new 16" water main extension on Peters Creek Road from Cove Road to Frontage Road
at Interstate 1-581; authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite
contract; rejecting certain other bids made therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 215.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis--5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Clement were absent.)
SPECIAL PERMITS-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: A report of the City Planning Commission
recommending concurrence in a revision of the request of Samuel Spigel, Incorporated, to
place a canopy over the entrance to their Jefferson Street store, to provide for a
canopy width of twelve feet instead of six feet, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25201) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 25053, adopted April 14, 1980,
to permit an enlargement of the encroachment over public space of a canopy as authorized
therein.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Clement were absent.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 25137 providing for the permanent vacating,
discontinuing and closing of that certain alley located in Block 3, Official Survey,
having previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, June 9, 1980,
read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#25137) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that
certain alley located in Block 3, Official Survey, as is more particularly described
hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 187.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Clement were absent.)
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STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 25138 per~-nently vacating, discontinuing
and closing that certain alley located between Fairfax Avenue N. W., and Moorman Avenue,
N. W., in Block 5 of Melrose Land Company, having previously been before the Council for
its first reading on Monday, June 9, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading
and final adoption:
(#25138) Alt ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing that
certain alley located between Fairfax Avenue, N. W., and Moorman Avenue, N. W., on Block
5 of Melrose Land Company, as is more particularly described hereinafter.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 188.)
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Mrs. B~wles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Clement were absent.)
STREETS AND ALLEYS: Ordinance No. 25139 permanently vacating, discontinuing
and closing an unopened twelve-foot alley near Cleveland Avenue, S. W., and Eighteenth
Street, S. W., and the portion of Cleveland Avenue, S. W., west of Eighteenth Street, S.
W., having previously been before the Council for its first reading on Monday, June 9,
1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr.
Thomas offering the following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#25139) AN ORDINANCE permanently vacating, discontinuing and closing an
unopened twelve-foot alley near Cleveland Avenue, S. W., and Eighteenth Street, S. W.,
and the portion of Cleveland Avenue, S. W., west of Eighteenth Street, S. W.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 189.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Clement were absent.)
RADIO-TELEVISION-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-SPECIAL PERMITS: Ordinance No. 25145
authorizing the rental of four square feet of floor space in the transmitter building
atop Mill Mountain to CEBE Investments, Incorporated, trading as WXLK-FM for use, upon
certain terms and conditions, having previously been before the Council for its first
reading on Monday, June 9, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was
again before the body, Mr. Garland offering the following for its second reading and
final adoption:
(#25145) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the rental of four (4) square feet of floor
space in the transmitter building atop Mill Mountain to CEBE Investment, Inc., trading as
WXLK-FM for use, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 190.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Clement were absent.)
GRANTS-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE-CITY MARKET-FIRE DEPARTMENT: Ordinance No. 25150
authorizing the lease of the City Market Building and Fire Station No. 1 to Market
Properties, Incorporated, upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been
before the Council for its first reading on Monday, June 9, 1980, read and adopted on its
first reading and laid over, was again before the body.
In this connection, the Assistant City Manager submitted a written report of
the City Manager, advising that the developers of the Fire Station and City Market Building
originally informed the City that the name of their development entity was Market Properties
Incorporated, however, they have since informed the City that their name has been changed
to Downtown Associates and suggested that Ordinance No. 25150 be amended accordingly.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Ordinance No. 25150 be amended to provide that the
development entity be known as Downtown Associates instead of Market Properties, Incorporate
The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
Mrs. Bowles then offered Ordinance No. 25150, as amended, for its second reading
and final adoption:
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(#25150) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the lease of the City Market Building and
Fire Station No. 1 to Downtown Associates, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 191.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Grove and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Clement were absent.)
GP~kNTS-DOWNTOWN ROANOK~-CIi'~ MARKET-FIRE DEPARTMENT: Ordinance No. 25152
authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant award in the amount of $30,000.00 from the
Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission and to execute documents relating to such grant
award and further authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Landmark
Planning, Incorporated, for the preparation of a rehabilitation and reuse plan for the
City Market Building, having previously been before the Council for its first reading on
Monday, June 9, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#25152) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to accept a grant award in
the amount of $30,000 from the Virginia Historic Landmarks Co~ission and to execute
documents relating to such grant award and further authorizing the City Manager to enter
a contract with Landmark Planning, Inc. for the preparation of a rehabilitation and reuse
plan for the City Market Building, upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 192.)
Mrs. Bowies moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Clement were absent.)
HEALTN D~PARTM~NT-SEWERS Ai~D STO~.I DRAINS: Ordinance No. 25154 amending the
City Code to provide that the Director of Finance rather than the City Manager shall have
certain powers and duties with respect to sewage disposal fee collection, and providing
for the regulation of barber and beauty shops and requiring a permit to operate or maintain
such businesses, having previously been before the Council for its first reading on
Monday, June 9, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mr. Grove offering the following for its second reading and final adoption
(#25154) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Chapter 15, Health and Sanita-
tion Generally, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979) by adding a new article numbered
IV, consisting of Sections 15-47, 15-48 and 15-49, providing for regulation of barber and
beauty shops and requiring a permit to operate or maintain such businesses; amending
Chapter 26, Sewers and Sewage Disposal, of such Code by amending Sections 26-29 and 26-31
to provide that the Director of Finance rather than the City Manager shall have certain
powers and duties with respect to sewage disposal fee collection; and providing for an
effective date of this ordinance.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 192.)
Mr. Grove moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Clement were absent.)
CIVIC CENTER: Ordinance No. 25159 accepting the proposal of American Motor
Inns, Incorporated, for the operation of catering and concession services at the Roanoke
Civic Center, upon certain terms and conditions, having previously been before the Council
for its first reading on Monday, June 9, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and
laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(#25159) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal for the operation of catering
and concession services at the Roanoke Civic Center, upon certain terms and conditions;
authorizing the proper City officials to execute the requisite agreement therefor;
rejecting a certain other proposal; and providing for the effective date of this ordinance.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 193.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Landis---5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
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(Mayor Taylor and Mr. Clement were absent. )
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: On Monday, June 9, 1980, the City Manager requested
that Council appoint a Citizens' Adviaory Committee -- Citywide Park Study, consiatin$ of
approximately 20 persons, in connection with a plannin8 study of the city's parks and
recreation system to be performed by M. Paul Friedburg and Partners, the matter was
before the body; whereupon, the Vice-Mayor advised that appointment of the comtttee
would be deferred until the next regular meetin8 of Council on Monday, July 14, 1980.
OTHER }tEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
There being no further business, the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting adjourned
at 5:35 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk Vice-Mayor
SPECIAL SESSION ..... l~OANOl~ ¢IT~ CO~CIL
June 24, 1980
lhO0 a.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special session in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Tuesday, June 24, 1980, at ll:00
a.m., Eastern Daylight Time, pursuant to Resolution No. 25186 of the Council providing for said
special meeting, for the purpose of receiving, opening and considering bids made to the City for
the purchase of $12,500,000 general obligation bonds of this City which consist of $8,000,000
principal amount of General Obligation Public Building Bonds authorized by Ordinance No. 25121,
dated June 9, 1980, and $4,500,000 principal -,~unt of Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1980A,
authorized by Resolution No. 25160, dated June 9, 1980; and for the purpose of taking such action
in the premises as the Council may then be advised, with Mayor Roel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, G. Frank Clement, Robert A. Garland,
Lucian Y. Grove, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .................................... 6.
ABSENT: Council member Charles L. Landis ............................................ 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. S. H. McGhee, III, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling,
Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director
of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
Taylor,
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
BONDS-COURTS FACILITY-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE-CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: Mayor Taylor
called the meeting to order and stated that the special meeting of Council was being held
for the purpose of receiving, opening and considering bids made to the City for the
purchase of $12,500,000 general obligation bonds of the City which consist of $8,000,000
principal amount of General Obligation Public Building Bonds authorized by Ordinance No.
25121, dated June 9, 1980, and $4,500,000 principal amount of Public Improvement Bonds,
Series 1980A, authorized by Resolution No. 25160, dated June 9, 1980, and for the purpose
of taking such action in the premises as Council may be advised.
It appearing that under the provisions of Ordinance No. 25121 adopted on the
9th day of June, 1980, the Director of Finance was authorized to publish a notice of sale
relating to the $8,000,000 principal amount of General Obligation Public Building Bonds
of the City of Roanoke, and by Resolution No. 25160 adopted on June 9, 1980, the Director
of Finance was authorized to publish a notice of sale relating to $4,500,000 principal
amount of Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1980A, being a portion of the $15,500,000
principal amount of such bonds authorized to be issued by Ordinance No. 24812 adopted by
the Council on September 4, 1979, and approved at an election held on November 6, 1979,
the said bids to be presented to the Council at 11:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Time,
pursuant to advertisement and due notice of sale, the said advertisement reserving the
right to the City to reject any and all bids or to waive any irregularities or informali-
ties in any bid, six bids were presented to the body by the City Clerk as having been
filed.
In this connection, the Mayor asked if any bidder had any questions about the
proposal relative to terms and conditions upon which the bids were submitted, to which
question there was no response from the bidders present,
No one present raising any question as to the advertisement and notice of sale,
the Mayor announced the bidding closed, and instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the
opening and reading of the bids thus filed.
The City Clerk thereupon proceeded with opening and reading bids from the
following:
Citibank, N.A.
Bache Halsey Stuart Shields Incorporated
First National Exchange Bank of Virginia & Associates
Morgan Guaranty Trust Co./Salomon Bros. & Associates
Chemical Bank
Bank of Virginia
ACTION:
ACTION:
After the opening and reading of the bids, Mr. Thomas moved that a committee be
appointed by the Mayor to tabulate and study said bids and to report to Council as
promptly as possible, The motion was seconded by Mr. Grove and adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Joel M. Schlanger, Chairman, Lucian Y. Grove,
Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., S. H. McGhee, III, and James D. Grisso as members of the committee
All bids submitted having been opened and read, the Mayor declared the meeting
recessed until 11:45 a.m., the same day and place.
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ACTION:
Due to the fact that the report of the co,~4ttee had not been completed at
11:45 a.m., the Council reconvened at 12:15 p.m., the same day in the Council Chamber
with the following members present, and Mayor Taylor presiding:
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, G. Frank Clement, Robert A.
Garland, Lucian Y. Grove, H-mpton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............... 6.
ABSENT: Council member Charles L. Landis ................................ 1.
Mr. Schlanger, Chairman of the committee appointed by the Mayor, presented a
verbal report of the committee advising that the Bid Committee carefully reviewed the
bids and the interest rates as presented by the six bidders and recommends that the bid
of Morgan Guaranty Trust Co./Salomon Bros. Associates be accepted at a true interest
rate of 6.297%. Mr. Schlanger stated that $400,000 wac allocated in the 1980-81 fiscal
year budget for payment of interest and that the interest payment of this issue of bonds
will be $395,300.
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution accepting the bid of Morgan Guaranty
Trust Co./Salomon Bros. & Associates to purchase $12,500,000 aggregate principal amount
of general obligation bonds of the City of Roanoke, Virginia; fixing the rates of interest
to be borne by such bonds; approving an official statement relating to such bonds;
authorizing the execution of a certificate relating to such official statement; and
ratifying certain acts.
(#25202) A RESOLUTION accepting a bid to purchase $12,500,000 aggregate princi-
pal amount of general obligation bonds of the City of Roanoke, Virginia; fixing the rates
of interest to be borne by such bonds; approving an official statement relating to such
bonds; authorizing the execution of a certificate relating to such official statement;
and ratifying certain acts.
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 25121 adopted by this Council on June 9, 1980, the
Director of Finance was authorized to publish a notice of sale relating to $8,000,000
principal amount of General Obligation Public Building Bonds of the City of Roanoke (the
"City"), and by Resolution No. 25160 adopted by this Council on June 9, 1980, the Director
of Finance was authorized to publish a notice of sale relating to $4,500,000 principal
amount of Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1980A, being a portion of the $15,500,000
principal amount of such bonds authorized to be issued by Ordinance No. 24812 adopted by
this Council on September 4, 1979, and approved at an election held on November 6, 1979
(the aforementioned General Obligation Public Building Bonds and Public Improvement
Bonds, Series 1980A, being referred to hereinafter as the "Bonds"); and
WHEREAS, such Ordinance No. 25121 and such Resolution No. 25160 each provided
that the respective bonds authorized to be sold thereunder shall be offered for sale at
one time or from time to time and either alone or contemporaneously with other general
obligation bonds of the City, as the Director of Finance may deem to be in the best
interests of the City;
WHEREAS, pursuant to such Ordinance No. 25121 and such Resolution No. 25160 the
Director of Finance caused to be published on June 18, 1980, in the Roanoke Times and
World-News, a newspaper published in the City, and on June 16, 1980, in The Daily Bond
Buyer, a newspaper published in the City of New York, New York, a Notice of Sale relating
to both issues of the Bonds, which Notice of Sale provided that sealed proposals for the
purchase of the Bonds would be publicly opened before the }~yor and members of this
Council at 11:00 A.M., Virginia time, on June 24, 1980; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to such Notice of Sale the following proposals for the
purchase of the Bonds were received, each accompanied by a certified or cashier's check
for $125,000 payable to the City:
Name of Bidder
Premium Offered
True or Canadian
Interest Cost
Citibank, N.A. None 6.4165%
Bache Halsey Stuart
Shields Incorporated
$ 16,313.75 6.4705%
First National Exchange Bank
of Virginia & Associates
$ 6,352.18 6.3870%
Morgan Guaranty Trust Co./
Salomon Bros. & Associates
$111,234.00 6.297%
Chemical Bank
$ 60,722.25 6.3496%
Bank of Virginia
$ 277.50 6.2992%
NOW, THEREFOP~, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke as
follows:
1. After due consideration of all of the proposals listed above, this
Council hereby finds and determines that (a) Morgan Guaranty Trust Co./Salomon Bros. &
Associates,(the "Purchaser") is a responsible bidder, (b) of the proposals received for
the purchase of the Bonds the proposal of the Purchaser is the offer to purchase the
Bonds at the lowest "True" or "Canadian" interest cost to the City, computed in accordance
with the aforesaid Notice of Sale, (c) such proposal is the best proposal received for
the purchase of the Bonds, (d) such proposal is in conformity with the aforesaid Notice
of Sale and (e) such proposal should be accepted.
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2. The proposal of the Purchaser to purchase the Bonds, the Bonds to bear
interest at the rates set forth in Paragraph 3 hereof, at the price of TWELVE MILLION SIX
HUNDRED ELEVEN THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FOURDOLLARS ($12,611,234.00) and accrued
interest from the date of the Bonds to the date of their delivery to the Purchaser, shall
be and hereby is accepted, and all other proposals received as aforesaid for the purchase
of the Bonds shall be and hereby are rejected.
3. The Bonds shall be dated as of July 1, 1980, and shall be in coupon
form for the denomination of $5,000 each. The Bonds shall mature on July 1 in each of
the years and in the ~mnants set forth below, with the Bonds maturing in each year to
bear interest payable semiannually on each January 1 and July 1, commencing January 1,
1981, at the rate per annum set forth opposite such year, to-wit:
Principal Amount of Bonds
Year of General Public Improve-
Maturity Obligation merit Bonds, Interest
(July 1) Public Buildin~ Series 1980A Total Rate
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
$320,000
335,000
370,000
385,000
415,000
450,000
480 000
510 000
545 000
590 000
625 000
670 000
720 000
770 000
815 000
$180 000
190 000
205 000
215 000
235 000
250 000
270 000
290 000
305 000
335 000
350 000
380 000
405,000
430,000
460 000
$ 5OO 000 5.00
525 000 5.00
575 000 6.40
600 000 6.40
650.000 6.40
700,000 6.40
750.000 6.40
800.000 6.40
850.000 6.40
925 000 6.40
975.000 6.40
1,050,000 6.40
1,125,000 6.40
1,200,000 6.40
1,275,000 6.60
Principal of and interest on the Bonds shall be payable in lawful money of the United
States of America at the principal office of The First National Exchange Bank of Roanoke
in Roanoke, Virginia, or, at the option of the holder, at the principal office of Bankers
Trust Company, in New York, New York.
4. All action taken to date by the officers, employees, agents and
of the City with respect to the sale of the Bonds, including the action of the Director
of Finance in causing to be published the Notice of Sale of both issues of the Bonds as
aforesaid and in causing to be distributed copies of an Official Statement relating to
the Bonds, including the Notice of Sale of the Bonds contained therein and a form of
Proposal for ~onds a~ached thereto, in the respective forms thereof presented at and
hereby ordered filed with the minutes of this meeting, and the form and contents of such
Notice of Sale and of such Official Statement and of such Proposal for Bonds, be and
they hereby are approved, ratified and confirmed.
5. The good faith check accompanying the proposal of the Purchaser to
purchase the Bonds shall be deposited by the City Treasurer and the proceeds thereof
applied in accordance with the terms of the aforesaid Notice of Sale, and the good faith
checks accompanying the other proposals received as aforesaid for the purchase of the
Bonds shall be forthwith returned.
6. The City Manager and the Director of Finance of the City are hereby
authorized to execute for and on behalf of the City, and to deliver, copies of the
Official Statement. The City Manager and the Director of Finance are hereby further
authorized to execute for and on behalf of the City, and to deliver, a certificate substant ally
in the form described in the City's Preliminary Official Statement relating to the Bonds
dated June i6, 1980 under the caption "Certificate Concerning Official Statement".
7. The City Clerk shall and is hereby directed to certify and file a copy
of this resolution with the Circuit Court of the City of Roanoke, Virginia, and to cause
publication of a copy hereof in a newspaper published in the City to be made within ten
(10) days from its passage.
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Clement and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Clement, Garland, Grove, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Council member Landis was absent.)
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the special meeting
adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
ATTEST
APPROVED
City Clerk Mayor
ORGANIZATIONAL ~EETING ..... RDANOKE CITY COUNCIL
July 1, 1980
3:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke held its organizational meeting on Thursday, July 1,
1980, at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Ch-mher in the Municipal Buildins, City of Roanoke, 215 Church
Avenue, S. W., with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Wendell H. Butler, Robert A. Garland,
James G. Rarvey, II, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .............................. 6.
ABSENT: Council member Charles L. Landis ........................................... 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. S. H. McGhee, III, Assistant City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. DiblinE,
Jr., City Attorney; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Taylor.
The Mayor stated that Section 10 of the City Charter provides that at 3:00
p.m., on the first day of July following each regular municipal election, the Council
shall meet at the usual place for holding meetings of the legislative body of the City,
at which time the newly elected Council members shall assume the duties of their offices.
The City Clerk called to the attention of Council certificates from the Electoral
Board advising that upon examination of the official records deposited with the Clerk of
the Circuit Court of the Councilmanic election held on May 6, 1980, they determine and
declare that Noel C. Taylor received the greatest number of votes cast in said election
for the office of Mayor and that Wendell H. Butler, James G. Harvey, II, and Elizabeth T.
Bowles received the greatest number of votes for the office of City Council members.
The City Clerk further advised that Oaths of Office were administered to Mayor
Taylor, Mrs. Bowles, Dr. Butler and Mr. Harvey by Judge Ernest W. Ballou on June 19,
1980, for terms of four years each commencing July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1984.
ACTION:
Dr. Butler having received the greatest number of votes in the Councilmanic
election and thus pursuant to Section 4 of the City Charter is elected Vice-Mayor of
the City of Roanoke for a term comm~ncing July 1, 1980 and continuing for a period of two
years and until his successor has been elected and qualified, Mr. Garland offered the
following Resolution declaring Dr. Butler Vice-Mayor:
(#25203) A RESOLUTION recognizing the HONORABLE WENDELL H. BUTLER to be a
member of the City Council and Vice-Mayor of the City of Roanoke.
WHEREAS, Dr. Wendell H. Butler received the largest number of votes of any
candidate running for Council in the regular Councilmanic election held on the first
Tuesday of May, 1980, and was, thus, as provided by Section 4 of the Charter of the City
of Roanoke elected V/ce-Mayor of the City for a term which commenced July 1, 1980;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Roanoke that the
Honorable Wendell H. Butler be, and he is hereby recognized to be a duly elected member
of the Council of said City for a term commencing on the 1st day of July, 1980, and
continuing for a period of four years and until his successor shall have been elected and
qualified, and to be the duly elected Vice-Mayor of the City for a term commencing July
1, 1980, and continuing for a period of two years and until his successor shall have been
elected and qualified.
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Dr. Butler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Thomas and Mayor Taylor-6
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0
(Mr. Landis was absent.)
The members of Council congratulated Dr. Butler and Mr. Harvey upon their
election and congratulated Mrs. Bowles and Mayor Taylor upon their reelection to
Council.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the organizational
meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
SPECIAL SESSION ..... ROANOKE CII~/ CO[~NClL
July 14, 1980
6:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in special session in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, July 14, 1980, at 6:30
p.m., pursuant to Section 10 of the City Charter which provides in part that the Mayor, any member
of the Council or the City Manager may call special meetings of the Council at any time upon at
least twelve hours written notice to the Mayor and each member of the Council, served personally
or left at his usual place of business or residence; or such meeting may be held at any time
without notice on call of the Mayor or the City Manager provided at least five members of the
Council attend such meeting.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Wendell H. Butler, Robert A. Garland,
James G. Harvey, II, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............. 7.
ABSENT: None O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. E. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance;
and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by Mayor Noel C. Taylor.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
At the regular meeting of Council on Monday, April 7, 1980, Council requested
that the Policy Board of the Fifth District Employment and Training Consortium initiate
a meeting to endeavor to resolve the dispute over funding for the Roanoke Opportunities
Industrialization Center and authorized the Mayor to act as the representative of the
City of Roanoke along with representatives of the National and Local Opportunities
Industrialization Center, the Mayor advised that the purpose of the special meeting
is to brief Council on his assignment.
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a personnel
matter, a legal matter mid a matter of appointment of officers to a public body, ail of
the above being one matter but encompassing the three items set forth. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
In clarification, Mr. Thomas stated that he would like for only the members of
Council to meet in Executive Session.
At 6:45 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 7:25 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of the Council present.
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas stated that the OIC funding matter has long been pending before
Council, that it is an important matter to the Consortium, to Council, to the community
as a whole and particularly to disadvantaged persons who are affected. He said Council
has been reluctant to become actively involved because it felt the Consortium is the
proper forum to address the matter. Mr. Thomas noted that the Mayor has been kind
enough, at the request of Council, to carry the burden of the discussions and the time
consuming aspects of the matter as the representative not only of the City of Roanoke
but of the Council and for that the Council expresses its appreciation. Mr. Thomas said
that Council now realizes it must make its position known; whereupon, he offered the
following three part motion:
(1)
Council requests the City Manager to expedite aa i~ediate
resolution of the questionable costs of OIC through the
Department of Labor, the Consortium, OIC and such other
sources as he deems necessary to get an early and quick
resolution to the matter.
(2)
Council requests a meeting with the Consortium, after
the questionable costs have been resolved, to present
a request for renewal of funding for OIC for the current
year.
(3)
Council requests that the Mayor continue to serve as the
liaison member of Council between the Department of
Labor, the Consortium and OIC and that he keep Council
advised as to the matter.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis.
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ACTION:
ATTEST:
Mr. Landis elaborated on the ~otion by e~phasizing that Council would like
to go on record requesting that the matter of questionable OIC subgrant costs be resolved
by August 15, 1980 if possible, this date being important in that it is the deadline
to request funding for OIC in the ney federal fiscal year which begins on October 1,
1980.
The motion was then unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, the Hayor declared the special meeting adjourned
at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED
City Clerk ~yor
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REGULAR~EEKLY SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
July 14, 1980
7:30 p,m,
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W,, on Monday, July 14, 1980, at 7:30
p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Wendell H. Butler, Robert A. Garland,
James G. Harvey, II, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor .............. 7.
ABSENT: None ......................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant
City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City
Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by The Reverend C. Kenneth Wright, Pastor, Evangel
Foursquare Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ACTION:
ZONING: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414 the City Clerk set a public hearing for
Monday, July 14, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter could be heard
on the request of Charles D. Koontz, Executor of the Estate of Mary Catherine Conner,
and A. F. Hoback, that two adjoining parcels of land containing 13.261 acres, more or
less, situate on the north side of Hershberger Road, N. W., Official Tax Nos. 6450101
and 6450102, be rezoned from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2, General Commer-
cial District, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, a report of the City Planning Commission unanimously recommending
that the re~esc be approved, was before ~ouncii.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Also in this connection, a report of the City Manager recommending that Council
refer the rezoning request back to the City Planning Commission to consider the petition
to rezone only that portion for which specific uses are proffered, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25204) AAN ORDINANCE to amend Sections 36-3 and 36-4 of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1979), as amended, and Sheet No. 645, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of Roanoke,
in relation to Zoning, subject to certain conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 234.)
The motion was seconded by Dr. Butler.
No citizens appeared in opposition to the rezoning.
Mr. Landis referred to the report of the City Manager and offered a substitute
motion that the matter be referred back to the City Planning Commission for further
consideration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
Mr. C. L. Kinder, Jr., Attorney, representing the petitioners, appeared before
Council in support of the request of his clients and expressed surprise at the recommenda-
tion of the City Manager. He said his clients have tried to comply with every condition
the City has requested with the exception of two and they will not proffer any further
conditions. Ne stated if the rezoning is denied Council will be setting back development
of the City of Roanoke. Mr. Kinder said his clients intend to spend $20,000 to landscape
the property and will submit landscaping proposals to the City Planning Commission and the
City Planning Department, that they have agreed to dedicate the street to the City and
they have agreed to do everything the City wants except limit access on Ferncliff
Avenue and put in a sidewalk. Attorney Kinder said his clients would like for the
rezoning issue to be voted upon by Council at the present time to either rezone the
property or not rezone it based on the proffered conditions.
Mr. W. G. Kuthy, Secretary of the City Planning Commission, appeared before Council
and expressed concern about pedestrian safety and the number of curb cuts, advising
that the actual staff recommendation to the City Planning Commission was denial; however,
the Planning Commission felt that enough concerns of the staff had been overcome by the
conditions proffered to warrant rezoning of the property. He noted that the Commission
had concerns relative to the back half of the property as is reflected in the minutes
to at least get some control over the landscaping on the other side.
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas stated that the issue is a classic example of what proffered
conditions were supposed to attempt to avoid and it puts the Council at a disadvantage
when it is attempting to look at the broader aspects of what is proper pl-nning and
what is proper rezoning. He said if traffic is s problem, then that matter should have
been addressed by the City Planning Commission and Council should have the benefit of
the Commission's thinking. He stated that it is going to be an inconvenience for Mr.
Kinder to go back to the City Pl.nning Commission to attempt to resolve the matter,
it is unfair for the Council to have to litigate the matter in order to get to the
basics of it, it is unfair to the parties petitioning for the rezoning and it is unfair
to the City Planning Department.
After considerable discussion, Mr. Landis suggested that Mr. Kinder and the
city administration confer informally and come to Council with a recommendation at its
next regular meeting on Monday, July 28, 1980, that will be mutually acceptable to all
parties concerned.
Mr. Richard E. Burrow, City Engineer, appeared before Council and stated that
what the city administration wanted to do was allow exiting traffic to leave via Ferncliff
Avenue where there is already proposed to be a traffic signal at Hershberger Road and
Ferncliff Avenue and the Highway Department is in the process of putting additional
lanes on Ferncliff Avenue back to the north to provide the storage necessary for left
and right turning traffic as it comes out of Ferncliff Avenue.
Mr. Kuthy stated that it is encumbent upon the administration to make Council
aware, even though the City Planning Commission voted 6 - 0 to approve the request,
that the matter is still a point of potential problem in the future.
Mr. Thomas stated that he did not feel Council would accomplish anything by
retrying the matter, advising that the questions before the body appears to be a reco-~,en-
dation from the City Planning Commission having a 6 - 0 vote for approval of the request,
a statement by the administration that they disagree with the Planning Commission,
and a request of Mr. Kinder that Council vote on the rezoning and he will run the risk
of whether or not the Ordinance passes.
Having voted with the majority on the substitute motion, Mr. Thomas moved for
a reconsideration of the question. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted,
Mr. Landis voting no.
Mr. Kinder requested that the following be entered into the record:
Mr. Kinder asked Mr. T. P. Parker if he did the engineering on
the site, to which Mr. Parker answered in the affirmative.
Mr. Kinder asked Mr. Parker if there is a storm drainage
problem, to which he answered in the affirmative and stated
that it will cost approximately $270,000.00 to correct in order
to make reasonable use of the property. Mr. Kinder asked Mr.
N. H. Kilburn if he did a market study on the property, to which
Mr. Kilburn answered in the affirmative, and Mr. Kinder asked if
any reasonable use can be made of the property as it is presently
zoned, to which Mr. Kilburn answered in the negative.
Mr. Landis asked if the administration or representatives of the city appeared
before the City Planning Commission and if so what position they took, to which Mr.
Kuthy stated that the answer to that question is best addressed in the staff report
which Council received with the City Planning Commission minutes. He said all the points
were brought up and the question of safety was addressed as safety, not pedestrian/vehicul~
along Ferncliff Avenue. He further stated that it is a question of safety along Ferncliff
Avenue as well as specific access points and they were addressed. He noted that the
staff recommendation was negative even based on the conditions, the conditions being
viewed as somewhat perfunctory. Mr. Kuthy said he appeared before the City Plmnntng
Commission along with Mr. Burrow, City Engineer.
The City Manager reiterated Mr. Kuthy's remarks, advising that the administratio~
has a responsibility to make Council aware that it feels the children in the area are
going to be in danger but it is the prerogative of Council to make the ultimate decision.
In an effort to resolve the matter, the Mayor suggested that Council hold the
matter in abeyance for a short while in order that the administration and staff, the
attorney and the developer could meet privately to discuss the matter and reach a
compromise; whereupon, the suggestion was agreed to by the parties concerned.
Later during the meeting, Mr. Kinder appeared before Council and advised that
the following two conditions will be proffered:
"(1)
no more than three additional access points on
Ferncliff Avenue north of the presently proposed
50 foot roadway, said access points to be no less
than 200 feet between the centerline of entrances;
and
(2)
sidewalk will be provided along the west side of
Ferncliff Avenue as the land is developed"
Mrs. Bowles moved that the Ordinance on its first reading be amended to
include the above two conditions proffered by Mr. Kinder on behalf of his clients.
motion was seconded by Dr. Butler and unanimously adopted.
The
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance as above amended be placed
upon its first reading:
ACTION:
ACTION:
(#25204) AN OP. DINANCE to -~ud Sections 36-3 and 36-4 of the Code of the
City of Roanoke (1979), as ~ended, amd Sheet No. 645, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of
Roanoke, in relation to Zoning, subject to certain conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinauce Book No. 46, page 234.)
The motion was seconded by Dr. Butler amd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garlaud, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
DOWNTOWN ROANOKE-HOUSING-SL~H CLEARANCE: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414
the City Clerk set a public hearing for Monday, July 14, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter could be heard, on proposed changes in the conservation plan
for the central downtown area of the city, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, a communication from Mr. R. R. Henley, Executive Director,
City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority, advising that the amendment is
required because of legal considerations in meeting State Housing Authority Law and the
amendment does not change the desires and direction as previously approved pursuant to
Resolution No. 25140 adopted by Council on Monday, Jume 9, 1980, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
No one appearing in opposition to the proposed amendment, Mr. Landis offered
the following Resolution:
(#25205) A RESOLUTION approving an amended Central Roanoke Conservation
Plan.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 220.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution.
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
ADULT BUSINESSES: Pursuant to Resolution No. 21414 the City Clerk set a
public hearing for Monday, July 14, 1980, at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the
matter could be heard, on a proposed Ordinance which will add a new division to Article
IV of Chapter 36 of the City Code to provide that no adult use may be established
within 1000 feet of any other adult use in any zoning district, and prohibiting the
establishment of an adult use within 500 feet of a residentially zoned district, or a
school, educational institution, church, public park, playground, playfield, or day
care center, the matter was before the body.
In this connection, a report of the City Planning Commission recommending
adoption of the proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Bryant J. Hancock, 4428 Oakland Boulevard, N. W., appeared before Council
and spoke on behalf of the citizens of the Williamson Road area, and called attention
to the infiltration of the Williamson Road area with the so called "adult uses" and
encouraged Council to adopt the proposed Ordinance.
The Reverend Allen Thorne representing the Huntington Court United Methodist
Church, appeared before Council and stated that he is of the belief that pornography is
immoral and unhealthy and the business of making, distributing and selling pornography
is even worse. He further stated that these businesses in no way contribute to a
healthy understanding of mankind, sex and marriage, rather they show their utter contempt
for man and his Creator. He urged enactment of the Ordinance and strict enforcement
thereof.
Reverend Thorne added that he was of the understanding that the Lee Theater
will be reopened and urged that Council take action to delay the opening until there has
been a hearing and a vote on the proposed Ordinance.
Mr. J. L. Stionett, 4107 Richland Avenue, N. W., appeared before Council and
expressed displeasure with the performance of the City Manager, advising that he is
spending all the city's money.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(#25206) AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 36, Zoning, of the Code of the City
of Roanoke (1979), as amended, by adding a new Division to Article IV, Supplementary
District Resulations, to be known as Division 12, Adult Uses.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
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CONSENT AGENDA
The Mayor advised that all matters listed umder the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed on the agenda, amd if discussion was desired, that item would be removed
from the Consent Agenda amd considered separately. He noted that he had requested an
Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter and the City Attorney had requested an
Executive Session to discuss three matters of potential litigation. He further noted
that included on the Consent Agenda is a report of the Director of Finance in regard to
FICA I and II and requested that the Director of Finance elaborate on the report.
COUNCIL: A co-~unication from Mayor Noel C. Taylor requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
COUNCIL-BUDGET-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE-JUVENILE DETENTION HOME-WATER DEPARTMENT-
REGIONAL COURTHOUSE-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-AUDIT COMMITTEE: A conmmmication from the
Mayor advising that with the concurrence of Council he is appointing Dr. Wendell H.
Butler to the following committees: Budget and Planning Comnittee, City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority (Liaison Councilman), Juvenile Detention Facilities
Study Committee, Water Resources Co~ittee, Personnel Committee, and Courts Facility
Advisory Committee; that he is appointing Mr. James G. Harvey, II, to the following
committees: Wiley Drive Committee, Audit Committee, Regional Courthouse Committee,
Budget and Planning Cormntttee, Personnel Committee and Courts Facility Advisory Committee;
and he is appointing Mr. Charles L. Landis as the Council's liaison representative to
the Bid Committee, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the appointments. The motion was
seconded by ~s. ~owles amd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
CELEBRATIONS-COMMITTEES: A communication from the Mayor advising that with
the concurrence of Council he is appointing the Reverend George J. Gormley as an additional
member of the Roanoke Centennial Committee, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the appointment. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, June 23,
1980; the special meeting held on Tuesday, June 24, 1980; and the organizational meeting
held on July 1, 1980, were before Council.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-SHERIFF: Copy of a communication from the State Compensation Board to
the Sheriff approving salary chmlges for fiscal year 1980-81 for certain employees,
subject to the concurrence of City Council, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the action of the State Compensation
Board. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
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ACTION:
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BUD~ET-COI~ONWEA~T~'S ATTOBNEY: Copy of a communication from the State
Compensation Board to the Commonwealth's Attorney, advising that his salary request was
reconsidered and the Board approved the reinstatement of an Assistant position at an
annual rate of $16,500.00 for fiscal year 1980-81, subject to the concurrence of City
Council, was before the body.
(For full text, see com--,nicatien on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the action of the State Compensation
Board. The motion was seconded by Hrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Lamdis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
SCHOOLS: A communication from the Clerk of the Roanoke City School Board
advising that by unanimous action at its meeting on July 8, 1980, the Board appointed
Dr. Walter A. Hunt as Superintendent of the Roamoke City Public Schools, effective July
1, 1980, through June 30, 1981, was before Couacil.
(For full text, see co,m~nication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: At its meeting on Monday, January 9, 1978, Council referred
a request of Dr. John M. Garvin relative to Emergency Medical Technician training for
all Roanoke City policemen to the City Manager for study, report and recommendation,
a report of the City Manager recommending that the city maintain the present first aid
training for police officers, this training being sufficient for the police officers to
handle the few incidents where they are required to provide first aid until the arrival
of rescue squads on the scene, was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Hr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: A report of the City Attorney in connection with the
following suit: Faggart Daniel Mutt, III v. H. L. Beer, Detective Civil Action No. 80-
0153, advising that the Court granted the Motion to Dismiss filed on behalf of the
defendant police detective by the City Attorney's Office and unless an appeal is
by the plaintiff, the action of the District Court will be final, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
COUNCIL: A report of the City Attorney requesting three Executive Sessions
to discuss matters of potential litigation, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
CITY EMPLOYEES-CONSULTAnTS' REPORTS: A report of the Director of Finance in
clarification of the implementation of FICA I and II, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
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BONDS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report iu regard to the
importance of timing of the bond sale, advising that if the bonds had been sold this
past week, the typical interest rate for a AA rated municipality for a 15 year period
would have been 6.85% and on June 24, 1980 when the City of Roanoke sold its bonds, the
winning bid was 6.297% and if the City had sold at the 6.85% rate, it would have cost
$638,992 more in interest over the life of the bond issue, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .............................................................. O.
BUDGET-DIRECTOR OF FINANCE: A report of the Director of Finance regarding
the definition of "undesignated fund balance," more commonly used as "surplus", was
before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
PENDING ITEMS: A list of pending items from July 19, 1976 through June 23,
1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the pending list be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
l~yor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD: The qualification of Mrs. Sara W. Holland for
a term of three years ending May 31, 1983, and Messrs. David K. Lisk and Timothy P.
Mistele for terms of two years each ending May 31, 1982, as members of the Youth Services
Citizen Board, was before Council.
Mr. Thomas moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
SCHOOLS: The qualification of Mrs. Sharon G. Duckwall and Mr. William E.
Ingram as trustees of the Roanoke City School Board for terms of three years each
beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1983, was before Council.
Mr. Thomas moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
SCHOOLS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the financial
statements of the Roanoke City School Board for the eleven months ended May 31, 1980,
was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
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ACT ION:
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
POLICE DEPARTMBNT-COIql~LAINTS: Mr. Douglas T. Nelson appeared before Council
and presented a petition signed by approxtmntely 162 residents of the Wilmont Farms
area requesting that action be taken by Council to relieve their coum~,nity of the
disturbance, danger, and threats caused by certain conditions in Strauss Park.
(For full text, see petition on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Police Chief H. David Hooper appeared before Council and stated that during
the past 60 days Strauss Park has had more attention than any single park in the city in
that a police officer has been assigned there on an off-duty basis during baseball
games. He added that the officer has been present four days a week from 6:15 p.m.,
until approximately 9:30 p.m., since the first part of June and all day on Saturday and
that kind of coverage is not provided anywhere else in the city; however, when baseball
season is over (approximately July 19) the off-duty police officer will no longer be
stationed in the park. He said the Police Department is aware of the changes taking
place in Strauss Park, which he is not at liberty to discuss, and probably even more
aware of the enforcement difficulty than anyone else because of the nature of things
that are happening and because of the difference between what may be perceived and
what can be proven in court.
Mr. Thomas moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for such
response as he deems necessary. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and unanimously
adopted.
ACTION:
ACTION:
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SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: A co~unication from Mr. Barry N. Lichtenstein,
Attorney, representing South Roanoke Apartment Village, A Virginia Limited Partnership,
in regard to a sewer refund of $376.34, and requesting that the deadline for refunds be
extended to include those persons who filed for or requested a refund on or before June
30, 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a cou~nunication from Mr. Lichtenstein advising that his
clients have not been able to verify the amount of the sewer refund and requesting a two
week continuance of their request, was also before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that consideration of the matter be deferred until the regular
meeting of Council on l~onday, July 28, 1950. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland
and unanimously adopted.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
REFUSE COLLECTION: Council at its meeting on Monday, June 23, 1980, having
adopted Resolution No. 25173 establishing a fee of $8.00 for each collection of a
front-loader hulk container unit and $3.00 for each collection of a rear-loader bulk
container unit, effective August 4, 1980, a communication from Councilman Garland
raising certain questions regarding the bulk container fee, was before the body.
(For full text, see coummnication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. T. F. Brady, Director of Public Works, appeared before Council
and answered the questions raised by Mr. Garland in his communication.
(For full text of the discussion, see Exhibit No. 141 on file in the City Clerk's
Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the City Manager be requested to submit a report to
Council as soon as possible in regard to basing collection fees on volume of trash
produced rather than the type of container used and that the City Manager be requested
to monitor the present situation to correct any inequities. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
A communication from Mr. James V. Revercomb, President, Revcar Fasteners,
Incorporated, in opposition to the bulk container fee, was also before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
PENSIONS: A communication from Councilman Hampton W. Thomas recommending
that the Mayor appoint an advisory committee to review the entire Employees' Retirement
System and submit recommendations for a new plan to cover future city employees, was
before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Thomas moved that the Hayor appoint a seven member advisory co~ittee
with the members being composed of local individual citizens with the necessary expertise
in pension and retirement syste~m to review the entire system, including a review of past
plans, an analysis of the existing plan, and submit recommendations for a new plan to
cover future city employees, that the committee report back to Council before the
end of this calendar year, and that the Mayor select the membership for the committee
from recommendations of each Councilpersen end that the Mayor, the City Manager, the
Director of Finance, the City Attorney and the Chair~m- of the Board of Trustees of the
Employees' Retirement System serve as ex-officio members of the committee. Hr. Thomas
emphasized that the suggested review will in no way alter or impair current retirement
benefits of present employees of the city. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and
unanimously adopted.
TAXES: Copy of a communication from Mr. James G. Harvey, II, to the Director
of Finance requesting information relative to the loss of revenue to the city if the
additional exemption or deferral of taxes on property of certain elderly and handicapped
persons which was passed by the General Assembly at its 1980 Session is approved by
Council, was before the body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Director of Finance advised that the report had not been completed and
requested that the matter be deferred until the next regular meeting of Council on
Monday, July 28, 1980.
Mr. Harvey moved that the Director of Finance be requested to submit the
report to Council on Monday, July 28, 1980. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and
unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
INSURANCE: A report of the City Manager reserving space on the agenda for a
report regarding risk management, was before Council.
In this connection, the City Manager orally requested that the matter be
withdrawn from the agenda; whereupon, Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the
request. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a wzitten report recommendi£
renewal of the Muse Spring lease between Industrial Development and Investment Company
and the City for an additional five year term beginning July 1, 1980 for a fee of
$1,500.00 per year; lease of the 30+ acres from IDICO after preparation of a lease
agreement by the City Attorney and execution by the City Manager for a two year term in
accordance with letters dated June 30, 1980 from IDICO, excepting that the Muse Spring
lease will be renewed for five years in lieu of ten years; concurrence in the letter
agreement with Mr. James W. Harris relative to the disposal of the corn crop; and
immediate entry onto the land for the purpose of laying a temporary pipe line end
construction of appropriate berm~.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25207) AN ORDINANCE providing for the renewal of the Muse and House Springs
lease to Industrial Development and Investment Company.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 237.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with the
approval of a new service contract with the Federal Aviation Administration for a term
beginning August 31, 1980 and ending September 30, 1984, for the provision by the City
to the FAA of heating, air conditioning, electricity, water and sewage service in
connection with the lease of floor space by the FAA at Roanoke Municipal Airport,
Woodrum Field, at a monthly fee to the City of $720.59.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following ~mergency Ordinance:
(#25208) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the proper City officials to execute a
contract, numbered DTFA05-80-L-60173, for the provision by the City to the United
States of America, Federal Aviation Administration, of utilities in connection with the
latter's lease of floor space at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 221.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............................................................................
NAYS: None ....................................................................
ACTION:
ACTION:
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ACTION:
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with
Change Order No. 1 for 9~anoke Municipal Airport Air Carrier Apron, ADAP Project No. 6-
51-0045-10, recom~ending that Council authorize the City Manager to execute the change
order in the -~unt of $9,287.55 and a five calendar day time extension to the contract
with John A. Hall & Company, Incorporated.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Harvey offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25209) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order
No. 1, as hereinafter set forth, to the City's contract with John A. Hall & Company,
Inc. for construction work at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 221.)
Mr. Harvey moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with
Federal Aviation Administration notice of reduction in leased space at Roanoke Municipal
Airport, Woodrum Field, for lease by the FAA from the City of 144 and 1,094 square
feet, respectively, of space in Airport Building No. 1 (Flight Service Station) and for
the provision by the City to the FAA of heating, air conditioning and electricity, for
annual considerations of $418.18 and $3,391.40, respectively, and for periods of occupancy
beginning June 1, 1980 and ending September 30, 1985 and September 30, 1984, respectively.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first
reading:
(#25210) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the proper City officials to enter into
two agreements, numbered DTFA05-80-L-60158 and DTFA05-80-L-60159, with the United
States of America, Federal Aviation Administration, providing for the letter's lease
from the City of floor space in Airport Building No. 1 at Roanoke Municipal Airport,
Woodrum Field.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 237.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-GRANTS-PLANNING-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a
written report in connection with acceptance of the 1980-81 Community Development Block
Grant in the amount of $2,679,000.00, recommending that the City Manager be authorized
to execute acceptance of the grant on behalf of the City and that Council appropriate
funds as set out in the application in order that the program activities may proceed.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $2,679,000.00
to the Community Development Block Grant:
(#25211) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 222.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution:
(#25212) A RESOLUTION accepting a certain Community Development Block Grant
offer made to the City by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
under Title I of Public Law 93-383; and authorizing execution of the City's acceptance
of the aforesaid grant offer on behalf of the City of Roanoke and the agreement, on
behalf of the City, to comply with the terms and conditions of the grant and applicable
laws, regulations and requirements of said Department pertaining thereto.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 223.)
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Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
GRANTS-PLANNING-HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: The City Manager submitted a written
report recommending that Council approve the Co~mznity Development Block Grant A~ministra-
tion Contract between the City of Roanoke and the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and
Housing Authority and authorize execution thereof by the City Manager for the 1980-81
program year to be retroactive to include program activities carried out since July 1,
1980, the total funds available to the Authority for its administration of the program
shall not exceed $375,000.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25213) AN ORDINANCE authorizing execution of a written agreement with City
of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority relating to the performance of certain
Community Development program activities undertaken by the City in its Application/Grant
No. B-80-MC-51-O020 under the Community Development Act; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 223.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written
report recomending that the City Manager be authorized to sign the State-Local Hospitali-
zation Agreement for outpatient care and treatment of indigent citizens of the city at
the rate of $15.00 per visit retroactive to July 1, 1980 through June 30, 1981; and
that the City Manager, or his designee, be authorized to sign all similar contracts
with the State Department of Welfare for succeeding years.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25214) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute a State-Local
Hospitalization Plan Agreement with the Roanoke City Health Department and the State
Department of Welfare to provide for out-patient care and treatment of certain indigent
citizens at certain rates, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 224.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with an engineering agreement for the Hanover and Norwood storm drains,
recommending an increase in the cost ceiling for the design work by Hayes, Seay, Mattern
and Mattern in the amount of $9,384.14 with the Hanover project receiving $2,722.12 and
the Norwood project receiving $6,662.02.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25215) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute an addendum to
the agreement between the City and Hayes, Seay, Mattern & Mattern, Architects and
Engineers, dated June 29, 1979, a copy of which is on file in the Office of the City
Clerk; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 224,)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
PLANNING-GRANTS-DATA ASSIMILATION AND AVAILABILITY: The City Manager submitted
a written report recommending that he be authorized to enter into a contract and addendum
with R. L. Polk & Company, a Delaware corporation, to provide for a statistical data
package known as the "Profiles Package" and magnetic computer tapes containing address
by address statistical records at a cost not to exceed $8,600.00 and $688.00, respectivel
and that $9,288.00 be transferred within the C.D.B.G. account.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Hr. Thomas offered the following ~mergency Ordinance transferring the funds:
(#25216) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 225.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing the contract
and the addendum:
(#25217) AN ORDINANCE authorizing a certain contract and addendum with R. L.
Polk & Co., a Delaware corporation, for provision of certain statistical information to
the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 225.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Dr. Butler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
BUDGET-GRANTS-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: The City Manager submitted a written report
recommending that Council appropriate Urban Development Action Grant funds in the
amount of $3,211,700.00 in an account to be determined by the Director of Finance.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25218) A~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 226.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
GRANTS-BUDGET-YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD: The City Manager submitted a
written report in connection with Office on Youth Grant No. 80-I-13, reco~ending that
the City Manager be authorized to accept the grant and that $6,856.00 be transferred
from a Human Resources account and that $213.00 be transferred from a Youth Services
account to an account to be established by the Director of Finance for this program.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring the funds:
(#25219) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
General Fund Appropriation Ordinances and Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 226.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(#25220) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Grant No. 80-I-13 made
to the City of Roanoke by the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Corrections and
authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the "Special Conditions" with the
Department of Corrections for this grant for the purpose of continuation of coordinate
planning and program implementation of Office on Youth for the City until June 30,
1981.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 227.)
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Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Harvey and adopted by the follovtng vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-GRA~TS-BUDGET: The City Manager submitted a written report
in connection with Law Enforcement Action Grant No. 80-A5166 for the continuing development
and implementation of the Police Department's Management Information System, recommending
that the City Manager be authorized to accept the grant award and that $74,572.00 be
appropriated to the Grant Fund i~ an account to be assigned by the Director of Finance.
(For full text, see report om file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating the funds:
(#25221) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Grant Programm Fund Appropriations, and providing for am emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 227.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#25222) A RESOLUTION authorizing the acceptance of Law Enforcement Action
Grant No. 80-A5166 made to the City of Roanoke by the State Division of Justice and
Crime Prevention (DJCP) and authorizing the acceptance, execution and filing of the
"Special Conditions for Action Grant Awards" with DJCP for an action grant of Federal
funds for the purpose of continuing the development and implementation of the Police
Department's Management Information System.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 228.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report
reeo~ending that Council reappropriate funds in the amount of $52,725.06 in the 1979-
80 Title XX Services budget to the 1980-81 Title XX Services budget.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
funds:
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance reappropriating the
(#25223) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 228.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............................................................................
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
CITY PROPERTY: The City Manager submitted a written report concurring in a
report of the Bid Committee recommending that the proposal of Ray D. Miller Auction
Company to promote and conduct a sale of surplus property owned by the City, for the
sum of four per cent of gross sales, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25224) AN ORDINANCE authorizing sale at public auction of certain surplus
tangible personal property owned by the City but not needed for any public purpose or
use; directing that such sales made at auction be absolute and not subject to confirmation
of price by later action of the Council; authorizing acceptance of the proposal for the
services of an auctioneer for this purpose; rejecting certain other proposals made
therefor; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 229.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
WATER DEPARTMEnT-EQUIPMENT: The City 'Manager submitted a written report
concurring in a report of the Bid Committee in regard to the purchase of ductile iron
water pipe, reco~nding that the bid of Griffin Pipe Products Company, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25225) AN ORDINANCE accepting the proposal of Griffin Pipe Products Company
for furnishing and supplying certain ductile iron water pipe to be used by the City's
Water Department for the period beginning July 1, 1980 and ending June 30, 1981; authorizin
the proper City officials to execute the requisite purchase orders; rejecting all other
bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 230.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
CITY CODE-STREETS AND ALLEYS-PLANNING: The City Attorney submitted a written
report in regard to the procedure for altering or vacating city streets or alleys.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance amending the City Code:
(#25226) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 30-14, Code of the
City of Roanoke (1979), as amended, to provide for a procedure for altering or vacating
City streets or alleys; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 230.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-BUDGET: The City Attorney submitted a written report in
regard to the establishment of fees, charges and rates of the City not included in the
Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), such fees, charges and rates for goods and services
provided by the City and its various directorates, departments, agencies, offices,
boards and con~nissions to be as set forth in a doc,,-~nt prepared by the Director of
Finance and entitled "City of Roanoke Fee Schedules as of November, 1979" and transmitting
a Resolution which will endorse the fees, charges and rates already being utilized by
the City where the City provides various goods and services.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#25227) A RESOLUTION establishing various fees, charges and rates for the
City of Roanoke and providing for an effective date.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 231.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Dr. Butler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
BONDS-COURTS FACILITY-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE-CAPITAL IMPROVE/~ENTS: The Director of
Finance submitted a written report in connection with entering into an agreement with
The First National Exchange Bank of Virginia and Bankers Trust Company, of New York,
New York, designating each bank as a paying agent for General Obligation Public Building
Bonds and Public Improvement Bonds, Series 1980A.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25228) AN ORDINANCE providing for the execution of a Paying Agency Agreement
between the City of Roanoke and The First National Exchange Bank as fiscal agent of the
City and to designate the principal office of such Bank, together with Bankers Trust
Company, as alternate places of payment relating to the City's payment of the bonds
authorized by Ordinance No. 25121, adopted on Jane 9, 1980, and Resolution No. 25160,
also adopted on June 9, 1980, and of the interest coupons maturing on said bonds;
providing for the periodic destruction of the aforesaid bonds and interest coupons and
certification of the facts of payment and destruction in the manner and form provided
by Section 15.1-184.1, Code of Virginia (1950), as emended; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 232.)
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Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SALE OF PROPERTY: Councilman Hampton W. Thomas, Chairman of the Water Resources
Committee, submitted a written report in connection with a request of the Roanoke City
School Board for land acquisition at the corner of Femcliff Avenue and Highland Farm
Road, N. W., originally Lots 7 and 8, Block 22, Arrow Wood, a portion of Official Tax
No. 6472302, transmitting a certain recommendation in connection therewith.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendation and that the
report be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
CITIZENS' SERVICES COMMITTEE: M~. Robbie H. Burton, Vice Chairperson of the
Citizens' Services Committee, appeared before Council and presented the recommendations
of the Committee for funding for qualified agencies for fiscal year 1980-81 totalling
$314,474.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur in the recommendations. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The committee appointed by the
Mayor to tabulate bids received for construction of curb, gutter and sidewalk in various
parts of the City submitted a written report recommending that the bid of H. & S.
Construction Company in the amount of $74,849.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a report of the City Manager concurring in the
recommendation, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $37,500.00
to provide additional funds for the sidewalk, curb and gutter construction:
(#25229) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
General Fund and Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinances, and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 233.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the bid of H.
& S. Construction Company:
(#25230) AN ORDINANCE accepting a bid and awarding a contract for curb,
gutter and sidewalk construction throughout the City; authorizing the proper City
officials to execute the requisite contract; rejecting certain other bids made therefor;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 233.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Dr. Butler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
Mr. Landis moved that the report of the City Manager be received and filed.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
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TAXES: Ordinance No. 25188 amending and reordaining certain sections of the
City Code to bring the rate of interest upon delinquent taxes and on roll-back taxes in
line with maximums allowed by State law, having previously been before the Council for
its first reading on Monday, June 23, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and
laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(#25188) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining subsection (f) of Section
19-20, When tax payable; installment payment; penalty for late payment; report and
collection of delinquencies, subsection (b) of Section 32-19, Penalty and interest on
delinquencies - Generally, Section 32-20, Same - Taxes assessed prior to 1972, subsections
(a) and (d) of Section 32-68, Roll-back tax when use changes to nonqualifying use -
Generally, subsection (b) of Section 32-106, Penalties and interest on delinquencies -
Generally, Section 32-107, Same - Taxes assessed prior to 1972, subsection (a) of Section
32-222, Failure to collect, report or remit, and subsection (b) of Section 32-244,
Failure to collect, report or remit, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as
amended, to bring the rate of interest upon delinquent taxes and on roll-back taxes in
line with maximums allowed by State law; and providing for an effective date of this
ordinance.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 218.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Dr. Butler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
SPECIAL PERMITS-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE-SIGNS: Ordinance No. 25201 amending Ordinance
No. 25053 adopted on April 14, 1980, in connection with the encroachment of a canopy to
be erected on a building at 308 Jefferson Street, S. E., over the public sidewalk in
front of such building (Samuel Spigel, Inc.), to provide for a revision in canopy width
from six to twelve feet, having previously been before the Council for its first reading
on Monday, June 23, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#25201) AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 25053, adopted April 14, 1980,
to permit an enlargement of the encroachment over public space of a canopy as authorized
therein.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 220.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
CITY EMPLOYEES-FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES: The Reverend Alfred D. Jones,
2203 Montauk Road, N. W., appeared before Council in regard to the City's employment
practices and requested that Council appoint a Fair Employment Practices Committee to
see that non-discriminatory practices are in effect and are being carried out by the
city administration and to see that they are in harmony and compliance with federal
statutes. He suggested that the City have a clearly delineated personnel handbook.
The City Attorney explained that the Fair Employment Practices Committee has
been abolished; however, the functions of that committee are handled by the Personnel
and Employment Practices Commission which has the responsibility for employment, discrim-
ination in hiring, and discrimination in promotion. He said the City also has an
Affirmative Action Officer.
The Mayor stated and the City Attorney confirmed that the City is presently
involved in litigation with Reverend Jones and it would be improper for Council to
engage in dialogue with him at this point.
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 3625 Rolling Hill Avenue, N. W., appeared
before Council and stated that he is not in litigation with the City and he would like
to say three things: (1) there is serious concern; (2) be real and look at the facts,
and (3) there are problems in existence.
CITY MARKET-FIRE DEPARTMENT-GRANTS-DOWNTOWN ROANOKE: Mr. Landis advised of
the concern of certain market tenants in regard to the development of the City Market
Building by Downtown Associates (Landmark Design Services, Incorporated and Fralin and
Waldron, Incorporated) and asked the City Manager to request that Downtown Associates
keep the tenants periodically advised as to the status of the project.
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At 10:55 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 11:50 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
me~bers of Council present.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having previously agreed to appoint a Citizens'
Advisory Committee -- City Wide Park Study to work with M. Paul Friedberg and Partners,
a New York based firm, to develop a five-year comprehensive action plan to improve
Roanoke's park and recreation facilities, the Mayor opened the floor for nominations.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the names of Mr. Carroll E. Swain, Mrs.
Martha Ogden, Mr. Abdul Shakir, Mr. Fred Brown, Mr. E. W. Chambers, Jr., Mr. Charles W.
Hancock, Mrs. Katherine N. Cochran, Colonel Leonard S. Becker, Mr. Jack D. Hayslett, Mr.
Carl H. Kopitzke, Hr. Clarence E. Hundley, Jr., Mr. Charles A. Price, Jr., Mr. William
R. Bell, Mrs. Ann Masters, Ms. Susan Dice, Ms. Anne Craighead, Mr. John A. Kelley, Mr.
Daniel E. Wooldridge and Ms. Mary T. Flohr.
There being no further nominations, the above named persons were elected as
members of the Citizens' Advisory Committee -- City Wide Park Study, by the following
vote:
FOR MR. SWAIN, MRS. OGDEN, MR. SHAKIR, MR. BROWN, MR. CHAMBERS, MR. HANCOCK,
MRS. COCHRAN, COLONEL BECKER, MR. HAYSLETT, MR. KOPITZKE, MR. HUNDLEY, MR. PRICE, MR.
BELL, MRS. MASTERS, MS. DICE, MS. CRAIGHEAD, MR. KELLEY, MR. WOOLDRIDGE, AND MRS. FLOHR:
Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....... 7.
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE ON CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Mayor
noted that the one year terms of Mrs. Bonnie K. Lowe, Mrs. Joel W. Richert, Mrs. Francis
S. Boon, Mr. M. David Hooper, Mr. Gary J. Foutz, Ms. Patricia C. Smith, Mr. Donald K.
King, Mr. James Phipps, Mr. Shaheed Omar, Mr. Joseph T. Coleman, Mr. Robert V. BeCraft
and Mr. Stephen L. Moose expired on June 30, 1980, that the Clerk's Office has been
unable to contact Mr. Moose and Mr. Foutz to ascertain their willingness to serve another
term, that Mr. Omar and Mr. BeCraft have declined to serve another term and called for
nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Mrs. Lowe, Mrs. Richert, Mrs.
Boon, Mr. Hooper, Ms. Smith, Mr. King, Mr. Phipps, and Mr. Coleman.
There being no further nominations, the above named persons were reelected as
members of the Citizens' Task Force on Crime Prevention and Social Development for terms
of one year each ending June 30, 1981, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. LOWE, MRS. RICHERT, MRS. BOON, MR. HOOPER, MS. SMITH, MR. KING, MR.
PHIPPS, AND MR. COLEMAN: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................. 7.
FLOODS-HURRICANES: The Mayor noted that the one year terms of Mr. George L.
Pitzer, Mr. Charles L. Haeussler (Director of the Fifth Planning District Co~mmission),
Mr. Vincent S. Wheeler, Mr. Michael R. Kraus and Mr. J. T. Hopkins expired on June 30,
1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the above n~-~d persons.
There being no further nominations the above named persons were reelected as
members of the Flood Plain Committee for terms of one year each ending June 30, 1981,
by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. PITZER, HAEUSSLER, WHEELER, KRAUS A~ND HOPKINS: Council members
Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...................... 7.
FRANCHISES: The Mayor noted that the one year term of Mr. Paul C. Buford as a
member of the Franchise Study Committee expired on June 30, 1980, and called for nomina-
tions to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. Buford.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Buford was reelected as a member of
the Franchise Study Committee for a term of one year ending June 30, 1981, by the
following vote:
FORMR. BUFORD: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................................................................. 7.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: The Mayor noted that the one year terms of Mr. M. Carl
Andrews, Ms. Eleanor W. Alvis, Mr. Charles N. Freeman and Mr. Robert N. Fishburn as
members of the Mill Mountain Development Committee expired on Jane 30, 1980, and called
for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the above named persons.
There being no further nominations, the above named persons were reelected as
members of the Mill Mountain Development Committee for terms of one year each ending
June 30, 1981, by the following vote:
FOR MR. ANDREWS, MS. ALVIS, MR. FREEMAN AND MR. FISHBURN: Council members
Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ...................... 7.
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REGIONAL COURTHOUSE: The Hayor noted that the one year term~ of Mr. T. L.
Plunkett, Jr., the President of the Roanoke Bar Association, and Hr. Frank W. Rogers,
Sr., as members of the Regional Courthouse Com-ittee expired on June 30, 1980, and
called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in no,nation the above named persons.
There being no further nominations, the above named persons were reelected as
members of the Regional Courthouse Committee for terms of one year each ending June
30, 1981, by the following vote:
FOR MR. PLUNKETT, THE PRESIDENT OF THE ROANOKE BAR ASSOCIATION, AND MR.
ROGERS: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .............................................................................. 7.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The Mayor noted that the four year terms of Messrs. Robert
E. Mullen, Ronald O. Crawford and J. M. Nash as members of the Board of Fire Appeals
expired on June 30, 1980, that Mr. Mullen has declined to serve another term and called
for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the names of Mr. Crawford and Mr. Nash.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Crawford and Nash were reelected
as members of the Board of Fire Appeals for terms of four years each ending June 30, 1984,
by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. CRAW-FORD AND NASH: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland,
Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................. 7.
LIBRARIES:
Dalhouse, Mrs. Lelia
Public Library Board
vacancies.
The Mayor noted that the three year terms of Mrs. Carol B.
C. Bagbey and Mrs. Constance J. Hmmlar as members of the Roanoke
expired on June 30, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the above named persons.
There being no further nominations, the above named persons were reelected as
members of the Roanoke Public Library Board for terms of three years each ending June 30,
1983, by the following vote:
FOR MRS. DALHOUSE, MRS. BAGBEY AND MRS. HAMLAR: Council members Bowles,
Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................. 7.
AIRPORT: The Mayor noted that the four year terms of Mr. Warner N. Dalhouse
and Mrs. Martha W. Zillhardt as members of the Airport Advisory Com~,ission expired on
June 30, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the above named persons.
There being no further nominations, the above named persons were reelected as
members of the Airport Advisory Commission for terms of four years each ending June 30,
1984, by the following vote:
FOR MR. DALHOUSE AND MITS. ZILLHARDT: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland,
Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................... 7.
PERSONNEL: The Mayor noted that the terms of Mr. William F. Hawkins, and Mr.
Bobby L. Browning and the three year term of Mr. Frederick L. Bulbin as members of the
Personnel and Employment Practices Commission expired on June 30, i980, and called for
nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the above named persons.
There being no further nominations, the above named persons were reelected as
members of the Personnel and Employment Practices Comission for terms of three years each
ending June 30, 1983, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. HAWKINS, BROWNING AND BULBIN: Council members Bowles, Butler,
Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....................................... 7.
TAXES: The Mayor noted that the two year terms of Messrs. Maury L. Strauss,
Percy T. Keeling and James R. Sprinkle as members of the Revenue Study Commission expired
on June 30, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the above named persons.
There being no further nominations, the above named persons were reelected as
members of the Revenue Study Commission for terms of two years each ending June 30, 1982,
by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. STRAUSS, KEELING AND SPRINKLE: Council members Bowles, Butler,
Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ....................................... 7.
ROANOKE CITY ARTS COMMISSION: The Mayor noted that the one year terms of Mr.
John F. Bullock, Jr., Mr. Eric E. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Nettle Lee Kitchen, Mr. W. L.
Whitwell, Mr. John W. Creasy and Mrs. Martha S. Bell as members of the Roanoke City
Arts Commission expired on June 30, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancies.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the above named persons.
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There being no further nominations, the above named persons were reelected as
m~mbere of the Roanoke City Arts Co~aission for terms of one year each ending June 30,
1981, by the following vote:
FOR HR. BULLOCK, HR. FITZPATRICK, HRS. KITCHEI/, HR. ~HIT~ELL, HR. CREASY AND
MRS. BELL: Council m~mbers Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and liayor
Taylor ...........................................................................
CITIZENS' SERVICES COI~IlTTEE: The Hayor noted that the one year terms of
Robbie H. Burton, Hr. Raleish Campbell, Hr. Harold P. Kyle, Mr. Charles W. Walker, Mr.
Stanley R. Hale, Ms. Bernice F. Jones and Mr. James D. Ritchie as members of the Citizens'
Services Committee expired on June 30, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the above named persons.
There being no further nominations, the above named persons were reelected as
members of the Citizens' Services Committee for terms of one year each ending June 30,
1981, by the following vote:
FOR MS. BURTON, HR. CAMPBELL, HR. KYLE, MR. WALKER, MR. HALE, MS. JONES AND
MR. RITCHIE: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 7.
The Mayor made the following committee assignments for vacancies which exist
on various boards, authorities, committees and commissions of the Council:
Committee
Vacancy of
Assigned to
Fair Housing Board
James G. Harvey, II Councilman Harvey
Citizens' Task Force on
Crime Prevention and
Social Development
Robert V. BeCraft
Councilman Landis
Board of Fire Appeals
Robert E. Mullen Councilman Garland
ACTION:
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COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas moved that the City Attorney be requested to review
the City Charter to ascertain if the Mayor and members of the Council may increase their s~
aries by $1200.00 each and if this action is authorized by the City Charter, that he
be instructed to prepare the proper measure to be considered by the City Council at its
regular meeting on Monday, July 28, 1980. The motion was seconded by Dr. Butler and
unanimously adopted.
There being no further business, the liayor declared the meeting adjourned at
12:05 a.m., Tuesday, July 15, 1980.
APPROVED
City Clerk
Mayor
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REGULAR WEEKLY SESSION ..... ROANOKE CITY COUNCIL
July 28, 1980
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, July 28, 1980, at 2:00
p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Wendell H. Butler, Robert A. Garland,
James G. Harvey, II, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ............... 7.
ABSEIqT: None .......................................................................... 0.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney;
Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Frederick A. Pope, Pastor, St.
John's Episcopal Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Taylor.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACYION:
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The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed on the agenda, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. He noted that there were five requests
for Executive Sessions to discuss matters of personnel, potential litigation and real
estate.
MINUTES: Minutes of the special meeting of Council held on July 14, 1980,
were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
}~s. Bowles moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
COUNCIL: A communication from the Mayor requesting an Executive Session to
discuss three personnel matters, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a matter of potential litigation, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session concernin8
a real estate matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
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HOUSING-SLUM CLEARANCE: A communication from Ms. Stella M. Carpenter tendering
her resignation as a member of the Fair Housing Board, was before Council.
(For full text, see com~,ntcation on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and that the
co"~mlnication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Council members ~owles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
COMPENSATION BOARD-TREASURER-COI~4ONWEALTM'S ATTOENE~-CO~ISSIONER OF REVENUE-
SHERIFF: A communication from the State Compensation Board setting the salaries of the
Commonwealth's Attorney, Treasurer, Commissioner of Revenue, and Sheriff, effective July
1, 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE-BILLINGS AND COLLECTIONS: A report of the Director of
Finance transmitting statistics as related to the Billings and Collections operations for
the fourth quarter ended June 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ..................................................................
BUDGET-AUDITS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the financial
report for the month of June, 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
YOUTH SERVICES CITIZEN BOARD: The qualification of Mr. Vincent T. Basile for a
term of one year ending May 31, 1981, Mr. Jimmy G. Baldwin for a term of two years ending
May 31, 1982, and Ms. Corinne B. Gott for a term of three years ending May 31, 1983, as
members of the Youth Services Citizen Board, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: Following the adoption of the Consent Agenda, the Director of
Finance submitted a written report in regard to the status of fiscal year 1980, advising
of an unaudited undesignated fund balance of $1,729,376 as of June 30, 1980.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the City Manager and the Director of Finance be requested
to review the 1980-81 fiscal year budget, that they separate those items which are fixed
commitments from those items that are flexible and that a percentage of the budget be set
aside to be released quarterly to the department heads at the discretion of the City
Manager and the Director of Finance in the event they feel that adjustments should be
made in the budget during the current fiscal year, and that the City Manager and the
Director of Finance submit a report to Council as to how they plan to implement the
motion as soon as possible. It was further requested that the Roanoke City School Board
review its budget as outlined above and advise Council as to how it intends to implement
the motion as soon as possible. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously
adopted.
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REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: A request of Mr. Barry N. Lichtenstein, Attorney,
to address Council on behalf of South Roanoke Apartment Village, A Virginia Limited
Partnership, in regard to a sewer refund of $376.34, and that the deadline for refunds be
extended to include those persons who filed for or requested a refund on or before June
30, 1980, was before Council.
The Mayor advised of a request of Mr. Lichtenstein that the matter be carried
over until the regular meeting of Council on Monday, August 11, 1980; whereupon,
Mr. Garland moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Bowles and unanimously adopted.
JAIL: A request of Dr. John Jofko to appear before Council in Executive Session
to clarify and promulgate a means for relief regarding writs from prisoners in the Roanoke
City Jail, was before the body.
(For full text, see comm~unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council meet in Executive Session with Dr. Jofko. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council me~ers Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
At 2:20 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 2:45 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all members
of Council present.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
REFUSE COLLECTION: Pursuant to Resolution No. 25173 adopted on June 23, 1980,
Council agreed to establish a fee of $8.00 for each collection of a front loader bulk
container unit and $3.00 for each collection of a rear loader bulk container unit effecti~
August 4, 1980, Mr. Landis presented an oral report reco~ending that Council delay
enforcement of the ~ew fees until a report of the City Manager is received in regard ~o
basing the collection fees on volume of trash produced rather than the type of container
used; whereupon, Mr. Landis moved that the City Manager be requested to delay enforcement
of the $8.00 bulk container fee pending receipt of the above report, and that the City
Manager be requested to reduce the 1980-81 fiscal year budget by $600,000. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Harvey.
Mr. Albert Trompeter, 5596 Highfields Road, S. W., appeared before Council and
spoke in support of one free bulk container pickup and stated that the $5.00 fee which is
imposed after the initial pickup is too low and should be increased.
(For full text of Mr. Trompeter's remarks, see Exhibit No. 142 on file in the City
Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles, Dr. Butler and Mr. Garland spoke in support of Mr. Landis' motion.
Mr. Thomas stated that it appears a majority of the members of Council are in
favor of abolishing the $8.00 fee and it would be "penny wise and pound foolish" to
investigate something when the majority of Council is not in favor of it and for that
reason offered a substitute motion that the $8.00 fee for collection of bulk containers
not be imposed and that the City Manager be requested to reduce the 1980-81 fiscal year
budget by $600,000. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Bowles.
There was discussion in regard to whether the $5.00 fee for emptying bulk
containers after the initial pickup should be increased; whereupon, Council requested
that the City Manager submit a recommendation at a later date.
The substitute motion offered by Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mrs. Bowles, was then
adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
CIRCUIT COURT: A communication from Miss Patsy Testerman, Clerk of the Circuit
Court, requesting that funds be appropriated from the 1979-80 surplus for the purchase of
five replacement typewriters for that office, was before Council.
(For full text, see commmnication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In view of the fact that on Monday, June 23, 1980, Council referred to the
City Manager a communication from Miss Testerman requesting that $25,000 to $30,000 of
the 1979-80 surplus be reserved for the purchase and maintenance of two additional reader/I
Mr. Landis moved that the request for replacement typewriters be referred to the City
Manager for consideration along with the June 23 request. The motion was seconded by Dr.
Butler and unanimously adopted.
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COMPLAINTS: A com~unication from Mr. Gordon L. Henry, President, Hagic City
Branch Number 524, National Association of Letter Carriers, requesting that action be
taken to get dogs which are running loose off the streets, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the matter be referred to the City Manager for report.
The motion was seconded by Hr. Landis and unanimously adopted.
TAXES: A communication from Hr. Willi~, A. Jordan, representing Bill's Auto &
Truck Repair, requesting a refund of the $11.70 penalty which was charged for late payment
of his business tangible property tax for 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see co--,unication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Following discussion of the request, and Council being of the opinion that any
office which collects taxes must operate on a schedule and to grant the request of Mr.
Jordan would open the door for requests of a similar nature, Mr. Harvey moved that the
request be denied. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
COURTHOUSE: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with
plans for the new Courthouse, recommending approval of the contract documents and authori-
zation to direct that competitive bids for the project be sought.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Architects from Hayes, Seay, Matteru and Mattern and the Director of Public
Works appeared before Council and explained the final plans.
Dr. Butler moved that Council concur in the City Manager's recommendation. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
SPECIAL PERMITS-BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD-STREETS AND ALLEYS: The City Manager
submitted a written report concerning a necessary modification of the building footer
encroachment into Franklin Road for the Blue Cross/ Blue Shield Building, recommending
that Council approve the proper measure allowing Ordinance No. 24878 to be amended to
provide that no such footing will encroach more than two feet over the right of way of
the south side of Franklin Road, S. E., for a distance of not more than twelve feet and
located as shown on the plan showing Foundation Location--Property Line Relation for
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Building dated July 23, 1980, and prepared by Buford T. Lumsden
and Associates, P. C.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
!ir. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25231) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Ordinance No. 24878, dated
November 5~ 1979, to permit the construction of certain underground footings for a new
building to be erected by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Southwestern Virginia to encroach not
more than two feet under public right of way for a distance of not more than twelve feet
under the south side of Franklin Road, S. E., upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 253.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
BUDGET-PURCHASE AND/OR SALE OF PROPERTY-INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER:
The City Manager submitted a written report recommending authorization to purchase Official
Tax Nos. 1011122 and 1011130 from A. I. T. Company (A. P. Masinter & Co.) for a total
cost of $128,000.00 needed for the Intermodal Transportation Center, and to execute the
necessary purchase contract and pay a $1,000.00 option price.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $1,000.00
from Capital Improvement Reserve to Intermodal Transportation Center of the 1980-81
Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance:
(#25232) AN ORDINANCE to amend and renrdain certain sections of the 1980-81
Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 237.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
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Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25233) AN ORDINANCE author/zing the purchase by the City of certain real
estate on Salem Avenue, S. W., from A. I. T. Company to be used for the intermodal
transportation facility, authorizing the City Hanager to execute and deliver a contract
effecting this purchase, authorizing the payment of the deposit on the contract and the
consu~ation of the transaction, and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 238,)
Hr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
TAXES: Progrmmm~.d at a later point on the agenda was a report of the City
Attorney transmitting an Ordinance amending the City Code to provide that real estate
taxes be collected on a fiscal year basis and that such taxes be collected in semi annual
installments, Mr. S. P. Nackley, 1623 Sherwood Avenue, S. W., appeared before Council and
stated that he had a doctor's appointment at 4:00 p.m., and would be unable to remain at
the meeting until the item was discussed and requested that Council postpone action on
the Ordinance for a period of 30 days in order that citizens may be heard.
Mr. Harvey moved that Council consider the matter at that time.
was seconded by Dr. Butler and unanimously adopted.
The motion
Mr. Nackley stated that it is felt any change from the present quarterly system
of real estate tax payments would cause an undue hardship on the citizenry since federal,
state and local taxes must be paid at this same time and requested a delay on the issue
for one month in order that concerned citizens may be heard by Council. He noted that
his concern is with the elderly, semi-retired citizens who are disabled and can barely
pay their quarterly taxes.
Dr. Butler moved that action on the Ordinance be deferred for 30 days. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Harvey with the stipulation that consideration of the Ordinance
take place at a 7:30 p.m., meeting of the Council.
Mr. Thomas offered a substitute motion that Council proceed with consideration
of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted, Messrs. butler
and Harvey voting no.
Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer, appeared before Council and spoke in support
of the Ordinance, advising that Mr. Nackley alluded to a six month advance on escrow
payments, stating that he could not agree with a six month advance and that a three month
advance would be more realistic. Another advantage cited by Mr. Peters is that property
owners would be billed two times per year and reported a savings to the City of over 3000
man hours and a $10,000 to $12,000 savings in postage.
The Director of Finance advised that this proposal is being made to Council
sixteen months in advance of the date it is to be implemented and it was presented in
advance so that the public would have sufficient time to plan for the change in an orderly
fashion. He said many elderly citizens have requested semi annual installments for the
sake of convenience. He noted that there are 136 governmental entities, counties and
cities in the Commonwealth, of which only eight now pay quarterly and several others are
considering semi annual payments for economic reasons, further noting that the City has
reached the point where economics and the recession are forcing it into making hard
decisions. Mr. Schlanger urged that Council adopt the Ordinance, advising that the Mayor
would not have recommended semi annual payments in his State of the City Message
if he did not believe it was totally responsible for the City to proceed along those
lines.
If the Ordinance is adopted, Mr. Schlanger stated that the Treasurer intends to
concentrate on those individuals who are constantly delinquent with their payments and
adoption of the Ordinance would give Mr. Peters more time to collect the taxes that are
fairly due to the City of Roanoke.
Mr. Thomas moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25234) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain Section 32-17, By whom payable,
Section 32-18, When due and payable, Section 32-19, Penalty and interest on delinquencies -
Generally, Section 32-22, Land book, Section 32-23, Abatement of taxes on building razed~
destroyed or damaged, subsections (a) and (d) of Section 32-24, Service charge on state-
owned real estate, Section 32-39, Board of equalization, subsections (a) and (b) of Section
32-43, Assessment of new buildings, Section 32-45, When assessment to be completedl how
parcels entered on assessment records, and Section 32-46, Effective date of assessments,
of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended (the Code), so as to provide for
the collection of real estate taxes on a fiscal year basis; establishing a short tax year
of January 1, 1981, to June 30, 1981, and a tax rate for such short tax year; and providing
for effective dates.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 254.)
The motion was seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members B~wlea, Butler, Garland, Landis, Thomas amd Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: Council member Harvey ................................................. 1.
Mr. Harvey stated that he would like for the record to show that he is in
favor of all aspects of the Ordinaace with the exception of the s~mt annual collection
of real estate taxes.
COMPUTER SYSTEM: The City Manager submitted a written report concerning an
update on the City's computer system.
Mr. Richard L. Becket, Manager, Computer Services, appeared before Council and
advised of the following advantages of the new equipment over the old equipment:
1. Improves terminal response time from average of 90 seconds to
less than 30 seconds.
2. Processes work in less than one-half the previous time.
3. Capable of processing the workload increases planned through
1981.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report concerning
Police Department uniforms.
Sergeant G. W. Sutherland, Chairman of the committee appointed to design new
police uniforms, appeared before Council and advised that the major change has been the
shirt, hat and patch. He stated that there are no police agencies close to Roanoke that
have the same type of uniform. He said that after the shirts were redesigned the patch
had to be redesigned and officers in the department submitted proposed designs and the
design submitted by Lieutenant R. W. Helm was selected. He advised that the hat has
been changed to a more military type hat and there has been a change in the requirement
for wearing the hat in that it will be optional for the police officer except under
special conditions. In closing, Sergeant Sutherland said the new uniform would go into
effect at 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 29, 1980.
BUDGET-GRANTS-LIBRARIES: The City Manager submitted a written report recommendin
that $42,221.00 be appropriated to the Libraries budget representing State grant-in-aid
funds received, and that authorization be given to execute "Authorization of Expenditure
of State A~d Funds 1980-81" forms.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25235) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 238.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .............................................................................
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
Mr. Garland offered the following Resolution:
(#25236) A RESOLUTION authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City
Manager to accept a certain Grant-In-Aid for the City Library approved by the State
Library Board and to execute the requisite document to enable the City to receive such
Grant-In-Aid.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 239.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending
approval of a leave of absence for educational purposes for Doris M. Kinsey, Chief
Casework Supervisor, from September 1980 through June 1981.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution:
(#25237) A RESOLUTION approving the grant of a leave of absence for educational
purposes to Doris M. Kinsey, an employee of the Department of Human Resources.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 239.)
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Hrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Dr. Butler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
PUBLIC ASSISTA1/CE: The City Manager submitted a written report recomending
approval of a lease with A/bert R. Alouf for 2,700 square feet of floor space at 401 W.
Campbell Avenue from August 1, 1980, to Jane 30, 1981, to be used as office space for
the Food Stamp Program.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25238) AN ORDINANCE authorizing and providing for the lease by the City of
certain office and parking space at or near 401 Campbell Avenue, S. W., Roanoke, Virginia,
from the owner of said property, to be used in conjunction with the Food Stamp Program
conducted by the City's Social Services Department, upon certain terms and conditions;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 240.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Dr. Butler.
Mr. Landis expressed concern about the scattering of city offices throughout
the city and suggested that the City Manager investigate the possibility of relocating
the Social Services Department to the old post office building.
The following vote was recorded on Ordinance No. 25238:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7
NAYS: ~one ....................................................................
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~ending an increase
in the parking lot rates at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, effective August
1, 1980, as follows: for short term parking - $.35 for each one-half hour and $5.00 for
maximum 24 hours; for long-term parking -$1.00 for first hour or portion thereof, $.25
for each additional hour or portion thereof and $2.50 for maximum 24 hours.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a report of the Airport Advisory Co~ission concurring in
the above report, was also before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25239) AN ORDINANCE concurring in a requested amendment to that certain
agreement dated June 26, 1969, between the City and APCOA, Incorporated (assignee of ITT
Consumer Services Corporation), as amended, for the operation of the automobile parking
lots at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, so as to permit an increase in some
parking rates; establishing the rates to be charged in such lots; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 240.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--(
NAYS: None-
(Mr. Garland was out of the Council Chamber.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report of the Airport Advisory Co~m~ission be
received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harvey and adopted.
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection with
access to the Airport Access Road from the Coulter Estate property and a change order to
the contract for the Airport Access Road Construction Project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Dr. Butler offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25240) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the construction of entrance ways from the
Airport Access Road (Donahoe Drive) to the Coulter Estate Property, adjacent to the
Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field; authorizing the City Manager to approve the
application of Budget Rent-A-Car for such access and to execute a change order and
entrance way utilization agreement; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 241.)
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Dr. Butler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor--6,
NAYS: None ................................................................... O,
(Mr. Garland was out of the Council Chamber.)
AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written report making certain recommenda-
tions in connection with employment of Delta Associates, Incorporated, to perform feasibil-
ity study, design and construction management in connection with expansion of general
aviation ramp parking areas at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25241) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 242.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor 7
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance accepting the proposal of
Delta Associates:
(#25242) AN ORDINANCE accepting a certain proposal and awarding a contract to
Delta Associates, Inc. providing for a feasibility study, design and construction managemen
for general aviation ramp improvements at Roanoke Hunicipal Airport, Woodrum Field, upon
certain terms and conditions, and authorizing the proper City officials to execute the
requisite contract and certain grant contracts and documents for the partial financing
of the project; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance ~ook No. 46, page 242.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
BUDGET-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report
in connection with the Downtown-Norfolk Sanitary Sewer Project, Change Order No. 2,
recommending that Council authorize execution of Change Order No. 2 with Preston Carroll
Company, Incorporated, to provide for installation of sixty-eight braces to be placed on
the ductile iron sanitary sewer pipe in the arch storm drain, which braces will prevent
flotation of the sewer interceptor in the event of a flood, in the total amount of
$17,467.16, and that $4,366.79 be appropriated representing anticipated local funding of
25% from retained earnings and that $13,100.37 be appropriated representing the anticipated
reimbursable funding of 75%.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25243) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 243.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Dr. Butler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mr. Harvey was out of the Council Chamber.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance approving issuance of
the change order:
(#25244) AN ORDINANCE approving the City Manager's issuance of Change Order
No. 2 to the City's contract with Preston Carroll Company, Inc., dated April 19, 1978,
for construction of the Downtown-Norfolk Avenue Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Replacement,
such contract being authorized by Ordinance NO. 24048, adopted February 27, 1978; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 244.)
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Hrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Dr. Butler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council m~bers Bowles, Butler, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6,
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
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(Mr. Harvey was out of the Council Chamber.)
INDUSTRIES-GRANTS-SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA CO~UNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND: The City
Manager submitted a written report in connection with the Shenandoah Avenue Industrial
Development Project~ recommending that the City Manager be authorized to execute an
agreement with the Southwest Virginia Community Development Fund relating to the respective
responsibilities and obligations of the City and the Fund in implementing the Shenandoah
Avenue Industrial Development Project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Dr. Butler offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25245) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager or the Assistant City
Manager to execute an Agreement with the Southwest Virginia Community Development Fund
relating to the Shenandoah Avenue Industrial Development Project; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 244.)
Dr. Butler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mr. Harvey was out of the Council Chamber.)
BUDGET-COUNCIL: Council having requested that the City Attorney review the
City Charter to ascertain if the Mayor and members of Council could increase ~heir
salaries by $1,200.00 per annum, the City Attorney submitted a written report advising
that there would be no legal objection to increasing the salaries of the Mayor, Vice-
Mayor and Council members by $1,200.00 each.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $8,400.00
from General Fund Contingency to City Council in the 1980-81 budget:
(#25246) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 245.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowies, Butler, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mr. Harvey was out of the Council Chamber.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#25247) A RESOLUTION fixing the annual compensation of the Mayor, Vice-Mayor
and Members of City Council; and providing for an emergency and an effective date.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 245.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
(Mr. Harvey was out of the Council Chamber.)
SOLICITATIONS: The City Attorney submitted a written report transmitting an
Ordinance providing for amendments to the City's Solicitations for Charitable Purposes
Ordinance, advising that the General Assembly repealed provisions of state legislation
which formerly set a maximum amount that a charitable organization could pay to a profes-
sional solicitor soliciting contributions on its behalf and in its place a provision was
adopted which would require professional solicitors to make it known to prospective
donors whenever less than 70% of their contribution would actually go to the charitable
organization conducting the solicitation, for its own use; deleting reference to the
provisions of the former Section 10 of the Solicitations for Charitable Purposes Ordinance;
and providing for a hearing by the City Manager prior to the denial of any application
for a solicitations permit.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25248) AN ORDINANCE to amend Ordinance No. 24801, adopted September 4,
1979, which added a new Chapter, Solicitations for Charitable Purposes, to the Code of
the City of Roanoke, to provide for certain ~m~udments required by changes in State law;
providing that this Ordinance shall amend Ordinance No. 24801 as it will be codified in
the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979); and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 246.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion wae seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Mayor
Taylor .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mr. Harvey was out of the Council Chamber.)
TAXES: Pursuant to a request of Councilman James G. Harvey, II, the Director
of Finance submitted a written report in regard to the loss of revenue to the City if
additional tax exemptions or deferrals for certain elderly and handicapped persons were
approved by Council, advising that if one uses a statistical average of $150 benefit per
applicant, the additional revenue loss would be approximately $75,000.00 and this would
raise total revenue loss for fiscal year 1980-81 to $500,000.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the City Attorney be imstructed to prepare the proper
measure raising the financial eligibility requirement to $15,000 income from all sources
and $55,000 net financial worth. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harvey and unanimously
adopted.
BUDGET-CITIZENS' SERVICES COMMITTEE: The Director of Finance submitted a
written report transmitting an Ordinance to allocate funds within the budget pursuant to
a report of the Citizens' Services Committee regarding funding of qualified agencies for
fiscal year 1980-81.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance appropriating $314,474.00
to the Citizens' Services Comittee under the 1980-81 Appropriation Ordinance:
(#25249) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 247.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Dr. Butler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
BUDGET: The Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting
Ordinances reappropriating prior year's encumbrances as follows: General Fund - $1,172,440.~
Water Fund - $2,227,675.40; Sewage Fund - $3,937,081.77; Airport Fund - $4,755,532.07;
and Civic Center Fund - $26,316.46.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1980-81 General Fund:
(#25250) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 247.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1980-81 Sewage Treatment Fund:
(#25251) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Sewage Treatment Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 248.)
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Hr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1980-81 Water Fund:
(#25252) AI~ ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Water Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 248.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1980-81 Airport Fund:
(#25253) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Airport Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 249.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
~. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance amending and reordaining
certain sections of the 1980-81 Civic Center Fund:
(#25254) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Civic Center Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 250.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
BUDGET-GRANTS-TOTAL ACTION AGAINST POVERTY: The Director of Finance submitted
a written report recommending certain appropriation and revenue adjustments in connection
with the close-out of T.A.P. Wilderness Challenge Grant No. 79-A4807J.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Dr. Butler offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25255) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 250.)
Dr. Butler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
BUDGET-GRANTS-POLICE DEPARTMENT: The Director of Finance submitted a written
report reco~ending certain appropriation adjustments in connection with the close-out
of Police Training Grant No. 79-A4980.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25256) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Grant Programs Fund Appropriations, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 251.)
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Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motiom was seconded by
Dr. Butler amd adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garlamd, f~arvey, Lamdis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
SCHOOLS-BUDGET: A co~unication from the Roamoke City School Board requesting
that $437,000 be appropriated to the Schools for Capital Outlay as follows, such funds
to be provided from the recent bond sale:
Jackson Junior High Roof Replacement $ 22,000
Northwest Elementary Roof Replacement 75,000
Fishburn Park Elementary Improvements - 172,000
Grandin Court Elementary Improvements 158,000
Garden City Elementary Architect's Fee
for Gymnasium Study - 10,000
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a report of the Director of Finance advising that Council
previously requested the School Board to present their plans for expenditure of the
entire $2,000,000 allocated in the City Manager's Capital Improvement Plan to the Water
Resources Committee, and recommending that the request be referred to the Water Resources
Committee for recommendation and report to Council, was also before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the Roanoke City School Board be requested to make a
presentation to the Water Resources Committee as outlined in the report of the Director
of Finance after which time the Water Resources Committee will make a recommendation to
Council relative to the request for funds. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland.
Dr. Butler spoke in favor of the request of the School Board, advising that if
Council refers the request to the Water Resources Committee it appears that the Committee
would be deciding priorities for the school system and he does not think that is the
business of the Water Resources Co~ttee.
Dr. Walter A. Hunt, Superintendent of Schools, appeared before Council and
requested that the money be funded for roof replacement at this time with the stipulation
that the School Board will furnish the proposed list at a later date.
Later during the discussion, Dr. Hunt advised that the School Board has a $2
million priority list, however, the Board did not wish to approve the entire $2 million
list but approved $437,000 at this time.
Earlier in the meeting the Mayor noted that the School Board could call a
special meeting to discuss the proposed list and the Water Resources Committee in turn
would call a special meeting to address the matter; whereupon, Mr. Thomas, Chairman of
the Water Resources Committee, advised that he would be willing to call a special meeting
of the Committee and the City Council stands ready to do what is necessary but stated
that the dollars have to be identified or else they will become operating funds and capital
needs will still be present after the money is spent.
The motion offered by Mr. Landis, seconded by Mr. Garland, was unanimously
adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
appropriation of the following funds:
$34,293.00 for the Child Development Clinic - 100% to be reim-
bursed by State funds;
$28,799.00 for the Bureau of Crippled Children - 100% to be
reimbursed by State funds;
$23,533.00 for Roanoke Memorial Hospital - 100% to be reimbursed
by State funds;
$23,297.00 for the Roanoke Juvenile Detention Home - 100% to
be reimbursed by State funds;
$110,838.00 for P. L. 874 ~ funds to be provided by the Federal
government based on the number of students living within
federally subsidized low-income housing;
$4,416.00 for an Indochinese Refugee Program - 100% to be
funded by the Federal Government;
$69,725.00 to Adult Education--ABE/DIAL Program - 90% funded by
the State and 10% by local funds; and
$88,269.00 for Adult Education -- Apprenticeship - 100% funded by
State funds and local fees.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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In this connection, a report of the Director of Finance concurring in the
request, advising that funds are 100% reimbursed, except for item 7 amd the 10% local
match of $6,973.00 will be funded from the current year appropriation for "Adult Education"
was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25257) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 251.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE,
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ZONING: Ordinance No. 25204 rezoning two adjoining parcels of land containing
13.261 acres, more or less, situate on the north side of Hershberger Road, N. W., Official
Tax Nos. 6450101 and 6450102, from RG-1, General Residential District, to C-2, General
Comercial District, having previously been before the Council for its first reading on
Monday, July 14, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid over, was again
before the body, Mr. Harvey offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#25204) AN ORDINANCE to amend Sections 36-3 and 36-4 of the Code of the City
of Roanoke (1979), as amended, and Sheet No. 645, Sectional 1976 Zone Map, City of
Roanoke, in relation to Zoning, subject to certain conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 234,)
Mr. Harvey moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ............................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
ZONING-ADULT USES: Ordinance No. 25206 amending the City Code to provide for
a new division known as adult uses, having previously been before the Council for its
first reading on Monday, July 14, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and laid
over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
(#25206) AN ORDINANCE to amend Chapter 36, Zoning, of the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1979), as amended, by adding a new Division to Article IV, Supplementary District
Regulations, to be known as Division 12, Adult Uses.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 235.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Dr. Butler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
WATER DEPARTMENT-CITY PROPERTY-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Ordinance No. 25207
providing for the renewal of the Muse and House Springs lease to Industrial Development
and Investment Company, having previously been before the Council for its first reading
on Monday, July 14, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading amd laid over, was again
before the body, Mr. Landis offering the following for its second reading and final
adoption:
(#26207) AN ORDINANCE providing for the renewal of the Muse and House Springs
lease to Industrial Development and Investment Company.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 237.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
In this connection, the City Hanager submitted a written report advieing that
on July 14, 1980, Council concurred in action reco~m~ended in a report entitled "Interim
Sludge Disposal, Lease from IDICO of 30 Acres +, Lease of Mu~e Spring Water to IDICO",
advising that the two Ordinances containing funding provisions were withdrawn from
consideration by the administration at the last moment in order to revise the recommended
account number in which to place the requested funding, that it has been determined that
the appropriate account number is A03210330045, Restoration and Construction, rather
than a Capital Account as recommended in the initial report and transmitting two revised
Ordinances for the consideration of Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following ~,m~rgency Ordinance appropriating $33,000.00
to Sewage Treatment Fund of the 1980-81 Sewage Treatment Fund:
(#25258) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Sewage Treatment Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 252.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Dr. Butler and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25259) AN ORDINANCE providing for the lease for sludge disposal of 30 acres
from Industrial Development and Investment Company, upon certain terms and conditions;
and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 252.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
AIRPORT: Ordinance No. 25210 authorizing the proper city officials to enter
into agreements with the Federal Aviation Administration providing for lease from the
City of floor space in Airport Building No. 1 at the airport, having previously been
before the Council for its first reading on Monday, July 14, 1980, read and adopted on
its first reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Harvey offering the
following for its second reading and final adoption:
(#25210) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the proper City officials to enter into two
agreements, numbered DTFAO5-80-L-60158 and DTFAO5-80-L-60159, with the United States of
America, Federal Aviation Administration, providing for the latter's lease from the City
of floor space in Airport Building No. 1 at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 237.)
Mr. Harvey moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: Mr. Thomas
moved that Council meet in Executive Session to discuss a legal matter pertaining to the
airport. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS:
CITY EMP~OYEE~. Mr. Richard Crush, a city employee, appeared before Council
and advised that city workers were misled and given inaccurate information on the financial
impact on their wages from the recent change in the method of paying Social Security taxes
under the FICA I and II proposal. He said the change will reduce Social Security benefits
for workers when they retire.
The Mayor advised that at his request the Director of Finance placed a report
on the agenda of July 14, 1980, in clarification of the implementation of FICA I and II
and at that time, he asked if anyone had any questions or concerns about the program,
at which time no one made their presence known.
At 5:30 p.m., the Hayor declared the meetin8 recessed.
At 7:30 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of Council present.
PAP. KS A~D PLAYGROUNDS-COMMITTEES: At the regular meeting of Council on Monday,
July 14, 1980, nineteen persons were appointed as members of a Citizens' Advisory Com-
mittee -- City Wide Park Study.
ACTION:
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the names of Mrs. Paulita D. Bixler and
Mr. Richard G. Young as additional members of the committee.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Bixler and Mr. Young were elected
as additional members of the Citizens' Advisory Committee -- City Wide Park Study by the
following vote:
FOR HRS. BIXLER AND MR. YOUNG: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland,
Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................. 7.
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE ON CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Mayor
noted that the one year term of the Reverend Stephen L. Moose as a member of the Citizens'
Task Force on Crime Prevention and Social Development expired on June 30, 1980, and
called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
ACTION:
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of the Reverend Moose.
There being no further nominations, the Reverend Moose was reelected as a
member of the Citizens' Task Force un Crime Prevention and Social Development for a term
of one year ending June 30, 1981, by the following vote:
FOR REVEREND MOOSE: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ................................................................. 7.
REFUSE COLLECTION: The Mayor noted that the four year term of Mr. John H.
Parrott as a member of the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management Board will
expire on July 31, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
ACTION:
Mr. Garland placed in nomination the name of Mr. John H. Parrott.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Parrott was reelected as a member of
the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management Board for a term of four years ending
July 31, 1984, by the following vote:
FOR MI{. PARROTT: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................... 7.
ACTION:
CITIZ-~JS' TASK FORCE ON CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMEI~T: The Mayor
noted that there is a vacancy on the Citizens' Task Force on Crime Prevention and Social
Development created by the resignation of Mr. Shaheed Omar and requested that Dr. Butler
find a replacement.
ACTION:
TRAFFIC: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the City of Roanoke
Transportation Safety Commission created by the death of Mr. James D. Sink for a term
ending October 31, 1982, and requested that Mrs. Bowles find a replacement.
SCHOOLS: The Mayor noted that there is a vacancy on the Roanoke City School
Board created by the resignation of Dr. Wendell H. Butler for a term ending June 30,
1981, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the name of Mr. George W. Harris, Jr.
ACTION:
Mr. Landis placed in nomination the name of Mr. Howard E. Musser.
There being no further nominations, Mr. George W. Harris, Jr., was elected as
a member of the Roanoke City School Board to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Wendell H.
Butler, resigned, ending June 30, 1981, by the following vote:
FOR MR. HARRIS: Council members Butler, Garland, Thomas and Mayor Taylor---4.
FOR MR, MUSSER: Council members Bowles, Harvey and Landis .................. 3.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
7:35 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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REGULARWEF_,KL¥ SESSION ..... ROAI~OKE ClI"/ COUNCIL
August Il, 1980
7:30 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular ~eeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. N., on Monday, August ll, 1980, at 7:30
p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Vice-Hayor Wendell H. Butler presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bo~les, Robert A. Garland, James G. Harvey, II,
Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Vice-Mayor Wendell H. Butler ......................... 6.
ABSENT: Mayor Noel C. Taylor ........................................................ 1.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City
Attorney; Mr. William X Parsons, Assistant City Attorney; Mr. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of
Finance; and Mrs. Mary F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend David A. Yingling, Pastor, Central
Church of the Brethren.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Vice-
Mayor Butler.
CONSENT AGENDA
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
The Vice-Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
considered to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the
forms listed on the agenda, and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed
from the Consent Agenda and considered separately. He noted that included on the Consent
Agenda were fourteen requests for Executive Sessions to discuss personnel matters, legal
matters, real estate matters potential litigation matters, and pending litigation matters.
M~UTES: iJalutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, July 14,
1980, were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council dispense with the reading of the minutes and
that they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O,
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: A communication from Vice-Mayor Butler requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: A communication from Councilwoman Bowles requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see connnunication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
COUNCIL: A communication from Councilman Thomas requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ..................................................................................
NAYS: None .....................................................................
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
RADIO-TELEVISION: A communication from Mr. David P. Fleming, Counsel for
Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Limited, advising of the termination of the earlier proposed
merger of Cox Broadcasting Corporation and General Electric Company, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-ANNEXATION: A communication from Ms. Jeanette L.
Burrows, Secretary, Roanoke County Board of Supervisors, transmitting copy of Resolution
No. 2637 adopted by the Board on July 22, 1980, regarding contractual agreements relating
to Tinker Creek, Ore Branch and Glade Creek Sewer Interceptors, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication and Resolution on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the communication be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by }~. Garla~d and adopted by ~he following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: "Nohe .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a legal matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a real estate matter and contractual matters, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler .................................................................................... 6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... n
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
discuss four matters of real estate and one matter involving potential litigation, was
before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: A report of the City Attorney requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a matter of potential litigation, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Hr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler .................................................................................. 6
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
COUNCIL: A report of the City Attorney requesting an Executive Session to
discuss two matters of pending litigation, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ................................................................................
NAYS: Hone .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
SCHOOLS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting financial statements
for the Roanoke City School Board for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1980, was before
Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Tho~s and Vice-Mayor
Butler ..................................................................................
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
PENDING ITEMS: A list of items pending from July 19, 1976 through July 28,
1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see list on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowies moved that the list be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
SCHOOLS: The qualification of Mr. George W. Harris, Jr., as a Trustee of the
Roanoke City School Board to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Wendell H. Butler, resigned,
ending June 30, 1981, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ................................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
FIRE DEPARTMENT: The qualification of Mr. J. M. Nash as a member of the Board
of Fire Appeals for a term of four years ending June 30, 1984, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
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ACTION:
AYES: Council members Bowles, 6arland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler .................................................................................
NAYS: Nome ...................................................................
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
LIBRARIES: The qualification of Mrs. Lelia C. Bagbey as a member of the
Roanoke Public Library Board for a term of three years ending June 30, 1983, was before
Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(M~yor Taylor was absent.)
REGULAR AGENDA
ACTION:
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS:
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: Council having previously deferred consideration of
the request of South Roanoke Apartment Village, A Virginia Limited Partnership, in
regard to a sewer refund of $376.34, and that the deadline for refunds be extended to
include those persons who filed for or requested a refund on or before June 30, 1980,
the matter was before the body.
The ¥ice-Mayor advised that Mr. Barry N. Lichtenstein, Attorney, representing
the petitioner, telephoned the City Clerk's Office and requested that the matter be
withdrawn from consideration by Council; whereupon, Mr. Thomas moved that Council concur
in the request to withdraw the item. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted.
TAXES: Ordinance No. 25234 providing for the collection of real estate taxes
on a fiscal year basis; establishing a short tax year of January 1, 1981, to June 30,
1981, and a tax rate for such short tax year, having previously been before
the Council for its first reading on Monday, July 28, 1980, read and adopted on its
first reading and laid over, was again before the body.
Mr. Don Chappel, Vice President of the Raleigh Court Civic League, appeared
before Council and requested that Council conduct an additional review of Ordinance No.
25234 prior to adoption on its second reading, advising that the League feels the
Ordinance as a whole is in the best interest of the citizens of Roanoke but takes exception
to Section 32-18 which changes the collection of property taxes from quarterly to a semi
annual basis. He noted that it is felt this change will impose an undue hardship on a
significant number of homeowners, especially those on fixed incomes, advising that the
semi annual collection of property taxes will come due at the same time federal, state
and personal property taxes are due. He recommended that the city administration,
in conjunction with the City Treasurer, seek alternative means of reducing the cost of
property tax collection other than changing the frequency of collection, that Council
request a detailed cost analysis of the present system of property tax collection which
he feels will show that much of the cost of collecting taxes is not due to frequency but
to some long standing administrative procedures which should have been revised when
postage was increased to eight cents.
Mr. Gordon E. Peters, Treasurer, appeared before Council and read a prepared
statement in support of the Ordinance.
(For full text, see statement on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
There was discussion in regard to saving of employee hours and postage.
Mr. Samuel P. Nackley, 1623 Sherwood Drive, S. W., appeared before Council and
advised that after checking with financial institutions he has been informed that if the
City requests six months payment in taxes in advance, the financial institutions are
going to want six months in advance from the property owner immediately rather than the
two months escrow they are presently paying and stated that he had confirmed this informat:
with First Federal Savings and Loan Association, Southwest Virginia Savings and Loan
Association, Jefferson Savings and Loan Association, and several banks. Mr. Nackley
said if the Ordinance is adopted, Council will be increasing inflation and again referred
to elderly citizens who will be faced with an undue hardship.
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 3625 Rolling Hill Avenue, N. W., appeared
before Council and stated that it is the responsibility of Council to set policy and
carry it out. He said it is surprising to him that no one has complained about the tax
rate rather than when the taxes will be paid. He inquired if it would be possible to
allow more time in order for citizens to adjust to the proposal and suggested that a
compromise might be worked out such as collection every two months instead of every
three months or every four months instead of every six months. He urged that Council
consider the hardship which will be imposed on senior citizens and requested that Council
defer action on the second reading of the Ordinance for a period of thirty days and
establish a better time frame as a compromise.
ACTION: Mr. Landis offered Ordinance No. 25234 for its second reading and final adoption
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(#25234) AN ORDINANCE to amend and :eordain Section 32-17. By whom payable,
Section 32-18, Whep due and payable, Section 32-19, Penalty and interest on delinquencies -
Generally, Section 32-22, Land book, Section 32-23, Abatement of taxes on building razed,
destroyed or d~m~sed, subsections (a) and (d) of Section 32-24, Service charse on state-
owned real estate, Section 32-39, Board of equalization, subsections (a) and (b) of
Section 32-43, Assessment of new buildinss, Section 32-45, When assessment to be completed~
how parcels entered on assessment records, and Section 32-46, Effective date of assessments
of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as amended (the Code), so as to provide for the
collection of real estate taxes on a fiscal year basis; establishing a short tax year of
January l, 198l, to June 30, 1981, and a tax rate for such short tax year; and providing
for effective dates.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 254.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Pr. Thomas and adopLed by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor Butler--5.
NAYS: Council member Harvey .................................................. 1.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
Mr. Harvey advised that his negative vote was cast because he is concerned
about the fact that the second payment is due in April along with federal government taxes
and City personal property taxes.
PETITIONS AND COM~R~ICATIONS: NONE.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
CONSULTANTS' REPORTS-PLANNING: The City Manager submitted a written report
in connection with an agreement with Buckhurst, Fish, Hutton, Katz and Com~aunications
Collaborative, for consulting services for a City-Wide Neighborhood Study, recommending
that Council authorize execution of the agreement to be funded from a Comm~unity Development
Block Grant account at a cost not to exceed $126,040.00 and that $16,000.00 be transferred
from the Kimball Closeout Account to Account No. A35668001101 to provide sufficient funds
for the project.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 3625 Rolling Hill Avenue, N. W., appeared
before Council and expressed concern about the level of citizen participation in the
Coummnity Development Block Grant process. He said that citizen groups should be allowed
to participate from beginning to end not only in selecting a consultant but in the
implementation of the program and noted that he was referring to every section of the City.
~fr. Earl B. Reynolds, Chief of Community Planning,'appeared before Council and
made an oral presentation regarding the neighborhood study.
Mr. Harvey questioned the spending of $150,000.00 whether it be federal, local
or state money for consultants from New York and Washington to come to Roanoke and tell
us how we need to plan our neighborhoods. He said he very strongly feels there is
enough local talent in the Roanoke area to conduct the study without paying $150,000.00
for an outside consultant to assimilate the information.
The City Manager gave a verbal presentation concerning abandoned houses and
neighborhood revitalization.
Mr. Thomas stated that one of the things Council did to indicate its trust and
faith in the administration was to adopt the Community Development Block Grant package
and in doing so there were certain elements, advising that because he voted to adopt the
package did not mean that he was giving up his right to be consulted or asked how he
felt about implementing it. He said he was referring to the neighborhood study as well
as the next item on the agenda dealing with Minority Business Enterprise requirements
and certain other items which have been before Council recently. He advised that not
only is communication very essential, but he has always felt that anything dealing with
communication was the essence of what made the City run and operate in an efficient
manner. He pointed out that it is difficult for him as a Councilman to receive such a
detailed report on Friday and be prepared to vote for it on Monday without knowing all
of the ramifications involved. Mr. Thomas said there are many things that come before
Council and while Council may agree with the ultimate goal, Council would still like to
be in a position to tell the citizens that it was a part of the proposal. He advised that
the communication process is a bit lacking between the time Council approves the overall
Community Development Block Grant package and the implementation thereof.
The City Manager suggested that when Council res~mes its Financial and Planning
Sessions a matter of discussion might be the issue in terms of communication between the
administration and City Council, advising that it is a problem that all City Councils
and all City administrations have and it is a very specialized issue.
Mr. Landis advised that he had reservations when he voted to set aside $150,000.0
for the neighborhood study and his reason for voting affirmatively was that it was his
understanding HUD expected the City to conduct such a study and he did not want to
jeopardize HUD funds. He said another area of concern is the fact that outside consultants
will be hired to do the study. He noted that the key is to keep in mind the administrative
costs involved in administering the Community Development Block Grant funds and expressed
concern about administrative costs of the Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Mr. Landis
noted that the crux of the matter is we are not only talking about $150,000.00 but an
additional $16,000.00 which will be taken from our citizens who may have immediate housing
needs.
ACT ION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
The City Manager suggested that based upon the reservations expressed by
members of Council, it might be advantageous to carry the report over until the Financial
and Planning Session of Council on September 15, 1980, at which time Council could spend
a considerable ~m~unt of time on the question of neighborhoods; whereupon, Mr. Landis
moved that action on the report be deferred until the Council has discussed the matter
at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday, September 15, 1980. The motion was
seconded by Mr, Thomas and unantnu~usly adopted,
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION-GRANTS-AIRPORT: The City Manager submitted a written
report in connection with Minority Business Enterprise requirements for federal grants
generally and Department of Transportation grants specifically, recommending that the MBE
Program for DOT financial assistance be approved, and that the City Manager be authorized
to develop a job description for a new position to be d~signated as Grants Compliance
Officer.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas asked if there is anything that would preclude the matter from
being carried over until the Financial and Planning Session of Council on September 15,
1980; whereupon, the City Manager advised that the federal government has placed a
deadline on the City, noting that this is a new regulation that came from the Department
of Transportation and it affects the receipt of any grants that relate to the airport as
well as certain other items.
Mr. Ewert further explained that the City is required to designate a person as
its representative with the Minority Business Program which is a federal requirement and
adopt the plan and until that is accomplished, we could not submit a grant that is in
the Department of Transportation to the federal government.
Mr. Landis stated that several months ago Council approved the position of
Economic Planner and one of the responsibilities of that position is to handle grants,
noting that he does not want to tell the administration who to appoint as the Grant
Compliance Officer but he does not feel he is in a position to approve the hiring of
another person and suggested that Council approve the plan and let the administration
appoint an existing member of the staff as the Grant Compliance Officer.
Mr. Thomas stated that Council is being requested to approve the Plan, the Plan
is policy, and Council does not know how it dovetails into state laws. He noted that
Council does not know what it obligates the City to as far as future grants are concerned.
He said something of this magnitude which involves the adoption of a Plan should have
not only the input of Council but that of the citizans as well a~d even though it is a
federal government requirement it is too soon to ask a local governing body to receive
the information on Friday and come prepared on Monday to vote on it.
Upon question, the City Attorney advised that he is of the opinion that the
program as presented to Council will comply with federal regulations. He stated he
would not contend or render the opinion that there are not legal questions about some of
the requirements; however, what is proposed is that Council adopt the program to the
extent it is premissible under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. He recommended
that Council take the initial step and stated that the Resolution could be amended as
Council so desires. If the program is not adopted, Mr. Dibling advised that we could
be jeopardizing a great deal of federal money.
Mr. Kit B. Kiser, Director of Utilities and Operations, appeared before Council
and advised that the regulations came out in May, that city employees went to seminars
to try to better understand the regulations, that the City developed a program after
consultation with the Federal Aviation Administration and the FAA said to be technically
correct, a program should be submitted by August 1 or the City would not be in compliance.
The Reverend Leroy C. Roberts, 3625 Rolling Hill Avenue, N. W., appeared
before Council and advised that when the Mayor returns to the City he intends to present
a proposal to Council for the appointment of a Citizens' Committee to study coordination
of federal programs with the City. He stated that the City Manager is right in his
ideals, however, he has reservations about the timing and the method.
Mr. Thomas moved that action on the report be deferred until the next regular
meeting of Council on Monday, August 25, 1980. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harvey.
Mr. Garland offered a substitute motion that the Resolution be amended with
the following underscored language omitted:
"A RESOLUTION expressing the commitment of the City of Roanoke
to comply with Department of Transportation Regulations to
expand use of Minority Business Enterprise in Department of
Transportation assisted City projects and to implement the City's
Minority Business Enterprise Program, outlining the various
levels of responsibility for compliance with the City's Mino-
rity Business Enterprise Program, authorizing the City Manager
to take necessary steps to comply with the regulations and to
implement the program including the hiring of personnel there-
fore, and stating the objectives of the Minority Business
Enterprise Program."
and that the following paragraph numbered 3 be deleted from the Resolution:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
"3. The City Manager is further authorized to develop a Job
description for a new position designated as a "Grants
Compliance Officer," establish a salary range for this
Job, in accordance with personnel regulations, advertise
for and hire a person to fill this position. The HBE
Liaison Officer's duties may also be performed by the
Grants Compliance Officer,"
The motion wes seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted, Mr. Harvey and Mr. Thomas voting no.
Mr. Garland then offered the following Resolution as amended:
(#25260) A RESOLUTION expressing the commitment of the City of Roanoke to
comply with Department of Transportation Regulations to expand use of Minority Business
Enterprise in Department of Transportation assisted City projects and to implement the
City's Minority Business Enterprise Program, outlining the various levels of responsibility
for compliance with the City's Minority Business Enterprise Program, authorizing the
City Manager to take necessary steps to comply with the regulations and stating the
objectives of the Minority Business Enterprise Program.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 256.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Resolution as amended. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Landis and Vice-Mayor Butler ......... 4.
NAYS: Council members Harvey amd Thomas ..................................... 2.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
SEWERS A~D STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report reco~end-
ing authorization to execute five joint use/construction contracts for the annexation
mandated Glade Creek, Tinker Creek and Ore Branch Sanitary Sewer Interceptors.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25261) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to execute five construction
and joint use sewer contracts, two with Botetourt County and Botetourt County Service
Authority and three with Roanoke County in connection with the Glade Creek, Tinker Creek
and Ore Branch Sanitary Sewer Projects; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 257.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
CIVIC CENTER: The City Manager submitted a written report recommending approval
of an agreement with Local No. 55, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees
and Moving Picture Machine Operators for provision of stagehands and other event-related
services at the Roanoke Civic Center and providing for an increase of nine per cent in
the fees paid for such services, and providing for a term commencing on August 11, 1980,
and continuing until terminated by agreement by the parties and upon certain other terms
and conditions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25262) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into a new agreement
with Local No. 55, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees and Moving Picture
Machine Operators, to be effective August 11, 1980, relative to service of such independent
contractor at the Roanoke Civic Center, upon certain terms and conditions; and providing
for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 257.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, and Vice-Mayor Butler---5
NAYS: None ..................................................................... 0
(Mayor Taylor was absent.) (Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
BUSES-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written report transmitting a
Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Virginia Department of
Highways and Transportation for experimental transit funds to finance express service
between downtown Roanoke and Hollins for a period of one year.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Hr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25263) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the Mayor to execute on the City's behalf
certain grant documents relating to an experimental mass transportation and ride sharing
program, authorizing the City Manager to furnish necessary information to the State in
this regard, making certain certifications with respect to the use of grant funds; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 258.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis and Vice-Mayor Butler--5.
NAYS: None ................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.) (Mr. Thomas was out of the Council Chamber.)
BUDGET-PUBLIC ASSISTANCE: The City Manager submitted a written report recommend-
ing various appropriations to the Title XX Services budget to provide funds for the
purchase of certain essential services to citizens of the city, in the total amount of
$28,743.42.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25264) AN ORDINANCE to emend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 258.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
EQUIPMENT-SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS-WATER DEPARTMENT: The City Manager submitted
a written report concurring in a report of the Bid Committee in connection with the
purchase of water and sewage treatment chemicals, recon~ending that the bid of Allied
Chemical Corporation for furnishing to the City liquid alum for sewage treatment at the
unit price of $101.00 per ton be accepted; that the bid of American Cyanamid for furnishin
to the city standard ground alum for water treatment at the unit price of $196.37 per
ton be accepted; and that the bid of Jones Chemicals, Incorporated, for furnishing to the
city liquid chlorine for water and sewage treatment at the unit prices of $19.90 per CWT
of 150 lb. cylinders and $10.43 per CWT on 2000 lb. cylinders, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25265) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the purchase of supplies of liquid alum,
standard ground alum and liquid chlorine for the City's water and sewage treatment
facilities for the period beginning July 1, 1980, and ending June 30, 1981, upon certain
terms and conditions, by accepting certain bids made to the city; rejecting certain other
bids; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 259.)
ACTION:
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O,
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
REFUSE COLLECTION: The City Attorney submitted a written report advising that
at the meeting of Council on July 28, 1980, Council voted to repeal the requirement of
additional bulk containers to be used by the citizens and to restore the former charge
for bulk container service within the City, and presented an Ordinance and a Resolution
to accomplish these actions.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
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ACTION:
ACTION:
(#25266) AN ORDINANCE to repeal Ordinance No. 24689, adopted June 25, 1979,
Ordinance No. 25172, adopted Jume 23, 1980, and Resolution No. 25173, adopted June 23,
1980, and to amend and reordain Division 2, Bulk Container Units of Article II, Collection
by City of Chapter 14, Garbage and Refuse, of the Code of the City of Roanoke, (1979), as
amended, by deleting the requirement for use of bulk container units under certain circum-
stances and by providing that there shall be one free collection of each bulk container
at a given location per week and establishing that the charge for each additional collectia
shall be as prescribed by Council; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 260.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ................................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
Mr. Landis offered the following Resolution:
(#25267) A RESOLUTION establishing the fee to be charged by the City for each
additional collection of front-loading bulk container units and rear-loading bulk container
units.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 261.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
HOUSING: The City Attorney submitted a written report in connection with
proposed financing by Virginia Housing Development Authority of a 48-unit development in
the City to be known as Lee-Hy Apartments, referring to provisions of Section 36-55.39(B),
Cone of Virginia (1950), as amended, which permits a local governing body to certify in
writing within 60 days of receipt of such notice, its "disapproval" of a proposed housing
development to be financed by VHDA, and advising of the actions which may be taken by
Council in this regard.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Harvey and adopted.
TAXES: Pursuant to a request of Council, the City Attorney submitted a written
report transmitting an Ordinance providing an increase in financial eligibility require-
ments for the real estate tax exemption for elderly amd disabled persons which will raise
the applicant's annual income level from $12,000 to $15,000 and his net worth level from
$50,000 to $55,000.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Harvey moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25268) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Section 32-86. Financial
eligibility, and Section 32-88. Applicant's affidavit, of the Code of the City of Roanoke
(1979), as amended, and as these provisions were amended by Ordinance No. 24771, adopted
July 23, 1979; and providing for an effective date of this ordinance.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ................................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-BONDS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report transmitting
an Ordinance appropriating the bond sale proceeds as follows:
General Obligation Public Building Bonds and Public Improvement
Bonds, Series 1980A
Courthouse
Storm Drains
Public Buildings
Parks
Schools
$ 8,000,000
1,600,000
1,300,000
900,000
700,000
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
ACTIO~:
ACTION:
ACTION:
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(~25269) AN ORDINANCE to ~ud and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an e~ergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 261.)
Mrs, Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ...... 5
NAYS: None .................................................................... 0
(Mayor Taylor was absent.) (Mrs. Bowles was out of the Council Chamber.)
BUDGET-BONDS: The Director of Finance submitted a written report advising that
advances totalling $129,500.00 were approved by Council from the "Capital Improvement
Reserve" which were to be restored from bond sale proceeds, and advances totalling
$377,750.00 were approved by Council from the "Capital Improvement Reserve" which were to
be restored from the U.D.A.G. Capital Grant and transmitting an Ordinance transferring
$507,250.00 to the appropriate categories and restoring said amount to the "Capital
Improvement Reserve Account".
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25270) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 262.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ................................................................................ 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
that funds totalling $354,968.00 be reappropriated to Combined Federal Programs of the
1980-81 budget of the Roanoke City School Board, said programs having been appropriated
during the fiscal year ended June 30, 1980, but have not been completed; therefore, the
remaining funds need to be reappropriated in the budget for the fiscal year ending June
30, 1981, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a report of the Director of Finance advising that the
request is a standard yearly request to reappropriate federal funds remaining as of June
30, 1980, and figures agree with Department of Finance year end figures and he recommends
the request to Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25271) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 262.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler .................................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
appropriations of $7,300.00 for ESEA, Title IV-C, Project STAY, and $395,915.00 for 1980-
81 Flow-Through (Special Education), of the 1980-81 budget of the Roanoke City School
Board, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
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ACTION:
ACTION:
In this connection, a report of the Director of Finance advising that he has
reviewed the request, that both programs are 100% reimbursed by State and Federal funds
and recommending that Council approve the request, was also before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25272) AN ORDINANCE to a~eod and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency,
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 263.)
lit. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler .............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
SPECIAL PERMITS-STREETS AND ALLEYS-BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD: Ordinance No. 25231
amending and reordaining Ordinance No, 24878 relating to construction of certain under-
ground footings for the Blue Cross/Blue Shield building, having previously been before
the Council for its first reading on Monday, July 28, 1980, read and adopted on its first
reading and laid over, was again before the body, Mr. Garland offering the following for
its second reading and final adoption:
(#25231) AN ORDINANCE amending and reordaining Ordinance No. 24878, dated
November 5, 1979, to permit the construction of certain underground footings for a new
building to be erected by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Southwestern Virginia to encroach not
more than two feet under public right-of-way for a distance of not more than twelve feet
under the south side of Franklin Road, S. E., upon certain terms and conditions.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 253.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance.
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
The motion was seconded by
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler .................................................................................. 6
NAYS: None .................................................................... O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
MOTIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL: NONE.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: NONE.
At 9:45 p,m., the Vice-Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 11:05 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Vice-Mayor Butler presiding and ail
members of Council present, with the exception of Mayor Taylor.
AIRPORT-SALE/PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted a written
report in regard to the need and proposed program to acquire land adjacent to the Runway
5 Clear Zone, at Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodram Field, recommending that the City
Manager be authorized to submit a formal application to the FAA and the State and execute
any subsequent grant offer agreements for a land acquisition project and for purchasing
property at fair market vague within the 40 NEF Zone on the end of Runway 5 to the limit
of available funding.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25273) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to prepare and submit a
grant application to the United States Federal Aviation Administration and the Commonwealth
of Virginia for funds to acquire real estate in the 40 Noise Exposure Forecast contour,
off Runway 5-23 at the Roanoke Municipal Airport, Woodrum Field, in connection with a
noise control program and to execute any subsequent grant contracts in this matter; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 263.)
Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
ACTION:
ACT ION:
ACT ION:
AYES: Council m~mbers Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ............................................................................. 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
CULTURAL CEnTER-SALE/PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-GRANTS: The City Manager submitted
a written report in connection with acquisition of real estate for the cultural center
parking facility, advising that Council by action dated February 25, 1980, authorized
offers of $181,000.00 to National Theater Corporation and $167,650.00 to Nelson Limited
Partnership and said offers were not accepted, that Council authorized the administration
to continue negotiations and acquir~ or conde~m the property pursuant to Ordinance No.
25104, that condemnation proceedings were initiated on June 30, 1980, that the administra-
tion had appraisals revised on July 9, 1980, to include adjustment for changing interest
rates and the second appraisal of the two properties totals $453,600.00 (National Theater
Corporation - $250,000.00 and Nelson Limited Partnership - $203,600.00) and recommending
that the City Manager be authorized to make new offers to the property owners based upon
the revised appraisals.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25274) AN ORDINANCE increasing the compensation to be offered by the City
for the acquisition of certain parcels of land needed by the City as the site for a
publicly owned off-street parking facility; authorizing the City Manager to execute
contracts of purchase for the same; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 264.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
SALE/PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-DOW~TOWI~ ROANOKE-CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS: The City
Manager submitted a written report in connection with the acquisition of property
on Church Avenue, S. E., described as Lots 169 and 170, Roanoke Land and Improvement
Company, Official Tax No. 4011308, advising that the beneficiary of trust of this property
has refused the City's offer of $107,500 and condemnation proceedings are the only
recourse left to the City in the acquisition of the property which is needed for downtown
revitalization and reco~ending that the city administration be authorized to begin
condemnation proceedings.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25275) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of certain land in fee
simple needed by the City as the site for a landscaped mall on Church Avenue, S. E., in
the City; fixing the consideration to be offered by the City for this land and the other
terms and provisions of such acquisition; authorizing the City Manager to enter upon
the land for the purpose of making surveys, tests, borings and the like; providing for
the City's acquisition of the land by condemmation, under certain circumstances; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 265.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Landis and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler .......................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent.)
NURSING HOME: Mrs. Bowles offered the following Resolution expressing the
Council's opposition to the proposed rezoning of a 21-acre tract of land adjacent to the
City's Nursing Home at Coyner Springs:
(#25276) A RESOLUTION expressing to the Botetourt County Planning Commission
and Board of Supervisors Council's opposition to a proposed rezoning of a 21-acre tract
of land adjacent to the City's Nursing Home at Coyner's Springs in Botetourt County from
agricultural uses to industrial uses, and authorizing the City Manager and the City
Attorney, or their designees, to take appropriate measures to oppose the application for
said rezoning.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 265.)
Mrs. ~owles moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Thomas and adopted by the /ollowing vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Vice-Mayor
Butler ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................... 0.
(Mayor Taylor was absent,)
There being no further business, the Vice-Mayor declared the meetin8 adjourned
at 11:15 p.m.
APPROVED
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Vice-Mayor
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SESSION ..... lO/ti/011/ CIF/ COUNCIL
August 25, 1980
2:00 p.m.
The Council of the City of Roanoke met in regular meeting in the Council Chamber in the
Municipal Building, City of Roanoke, 215 Church Avenue, S. W., on Monday, August 25, 1980, at
2:00 p.m., the regular meeting hour, with Mayor Noel C. Taylor presiding.
PRESENT: Council members Elizabeth T. Bowles, Wendell H. Butler, Robert A. Garland,
James G. Harvey, II, Charles L. Landis, Hampton W. Thomas and Mayor Noel C. Taylor ..............
ABSENT: None ......................................................................... O.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. H. B. Ewert, City Manager; Mr. Sam H. McGhee, III, Assistant City
Manager; Mr. Wilburn C. Dibling, Jr., City Attorney; }ir. Joel M. Schlanger, Director of Finance;
and Mrs. ~__~ F. Parker, City Clerk.
The meeting was opened with a prayer by the Reverend Lansing B. Harmon, Jr., Pastor,
Trinity United Methodist Church.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was led by Mayor
Noel C. Taylor.
COUNCIL: The Mayor presented his 1980 State of the City Message, transmitting the
following recommendations:
"1. I recommend that we consider the feasibility of establishing a Deferred Compensation
Plan for the employees of the City of Roanoke. Tbe Plan should be thoroughly studied
and I suggest that the Director of Finance, City Attorney and City Manager will be
asked to explore the benefits of a Deferred Compensation Plan and report their findings
and recon~endations to City Council in sufficient time to initiate the program for
fiscal year 1981-82 if the program is deemed advisable and in the best interest of the
Roanoke City employees.
According to recent studies, 85% of American working families attempt to engage in
some form of supplemental savings program. This may be a credit union, savings account,
a Christmas Club account, etc. Basically, these savings are made with after tax dollars.
By establishing a Deferred Compensation Program a city makes it possible for
employees to save with pre-tax dollars. This results in an extremely valuable benefit.
2. I recommend that we establish an "Award for Distinguished Public Service" which will
be given by City Council not more than once each year and that the award will be presented
when the Mayor presents his annual State of the City message. The award recipient will
be determined by City Council acting as a Committee of the Whole on recommendations that
may be submitted through the Mayor's O~fice. I further suggest a plaque will be estab-
lished in a suitable place in City Hall with the names of the recipients inscribed on the
plaque and the year they received the award.
3. I recommend that the members of City Council, City Manager and administrative
officials, with matters to be considered by Council that need study and additional plan-
ning before action is taken, will place those items on the agenda for the Financial and
Planning Session each third Monday.
If time will not permit our City Manager to wait for the Financial and Planning
Session to bring matters before Council, I further recommend that City Council will con-
sider dividing the City Manager's portion of the regular agenda into two distinct parts
with the first part consisting of those items the City Manager would like to share with
Council as information and for Council's consideration and study before definite action
is taken. The second section of the City Manager's portion of the agenda would include
those items requiring direct action at that time.
I also respectfully recommend that items needing the action of Council, especially
those involving the spending of a considerable sum of money, will be shared with Council
at a reasonable time before final action is required in order for Council members to give
full consideration tO the recommended action.
It is my opinion that the briefings Council received formerly during the Financial
and Planning Sessions from the various department heads and supervisors who were selected
by the City Manager were very informative, inspiring and helpful. Please permit me
to suggest that we ask the City Manager to reinstate the briefings from the various
department heads during Financial and Planning Sessions and that Council allow up to
thirty minutes for the reports to be made.
4. I recommend that the Roanoke City Council will request the Roanoke City School Board
to consider asking the Roanoke City School administration to make a presentation at
each Financial and Planning Session on some specific school program or educational trend
which will be beneficial as information to Council. It is my belief that a more coopera-
tive and harmonious relationship will be established through the sharing of vital infor-
mation regarding important school progrmmm and educational trends.
I further suggest that School Board requests for funds be handled at the Financial
and Planning Sessions except in instances of extreme emergency.
ACTION:
ACTION:
ACTION:
5. I again heartily commend to your favorable consideration the lOOth a~nlversary
celebration of our City. Appreciating the desirability of this commemoration the
City Council authorized the establishment of the Centennial Com~ttee on May 14, 1979.
I recommend that the Centennial Committee will be vested with the authority to
invite all the Roanoke Valley governments to participate by sending their representatives
and such bands or organizations as may be practicable. I further reco~nd the establish-
ment of a Cente~nial Office at the proper time and consideration of the centennial budget
needs during our 1981-82 budget study.
This celebration would fail of its full purpose unless it were enduring in its
results and commensurate with the importance of the event to be celebrated, the event
from which our City dates its birth.
6. I strongly urge that City Council request of the Director of the Census that a
thorough study be made of the Roanoke City Census in order to confirm the accuracy of
the count.
7. I recommend that City Council consider inviting the Virginia Municipal League to
meet in the City of Roanoke for its annual session in September, 1984.
8. I recommend that Roanoke City employees will be given December 25 and 26 as
Christmas holidays. This will enable our employees to have the period from Thursday,
December 25 - Sunday, December 28 to spend with their families."
Mr. Garland stated that it was a very eloquent presentation. He commended the
Mayor and saluted him for all he stands for and for what he said in the message and
expressed the hope that we can all live by the Mayor's message.
Dr. Butler said it was a very inspiring message, advising that the Mayor gave
us the guidelines for success for not only this City but the nation. He stated that he
is proud to be part of a City with a Mayor like Noel Taylor.
Mrs. Bowles expressed appreciation for the leadership of Mayor Taylor, advising
that they have talked on numerous occasions about how much pride they have in our City
and the Mayor so eloquently expressed that pride. She said the City should thank God
for the fine leadership it has in Mayor Taylor and with his continuing effort and his
continuing leadership there is no reason why this cannot be the beginning of unity in
our nation.
Mr. Harvey said he appreciates the Mayor's State of the City Message and
shares with him the goals and hopes for achievement in the years ahead.
Mr. Landis said we have the greatest nation on earth, advising that during the
Vietnam War and at the conclusion of that war he saw many prisoners of war coming back to
the United States and they would quite often kiss the earth, noting that people could
not understand this, but those of us who have been to another country, those of us who
have seen another life, can say first hand that this is still the land of opportunity.
He said he is grateful that he lives in this country and the comments of the Mayor are
very much in order.
In jest, Mr. Thomas stated that the Council breathes with a sigh of relief
inasmuch as there was no money called for in any of the Mayor's reco~mmendations and
speaking in terms of fairness and equality, he is pleased to see that both the Republicans
and Democrats need unity. He then requested that he be permitted to make the following
three motions:
Mr. Thomas moved that the 1980 State of the City Message be received and filed
with the individual remarks of each member of Council recorded therewith. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Thomas moved that Recommendation No. 1 be taken under advisement and that
the City Manager, the Director of Finance, and the City Attorney be requested to explore
the benefits of a Deferred Compensation Plan for the employees of the City of Roanoke
and report their findings and reco~nendations to Council at the appropriate time. The
motion was seconded by Dr. Butler and unanimously adopted.
Mr. Thomas moved that Recommendation Nos. 2 - 8 be referred to the City Manager,
the City Attorney and the Director of Finance for implementation as necessary. The
motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
PRESENTATIONS BY THE MAYOR: Mr. Edward Harriman, President of the Roanoke
Valley Breakfast Lions Club, appeared before Council and presented Miss Rie Konishi and
Mr. Takuju Otani, Japanese exchange students, who are visiting the Roanoke Valley through
sponsorship of the Breakfast Lions Club.
The Mayor welcomed both students to the City of Roanoke and presented Miss
Konishi with a stick pin and presented Mr. Otani with a tie tack with the inscription
"Roanoke - Star City of the South" engraved thereon. On his behalf, the Mayor requested
that the students present a Key to the City of Roanoke to the Mayor of Osako, Japan, as
a good will gesture.
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BID OP~INGS
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STADIUM-ARMORY: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for roof repair
and replacement for the National Guard Armory, said proposals to be received by the City
Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 25, 1980, and to be opened and read before Council
at 2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the
advertisement for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor
instructed the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City
Clerk opened and read the following bids:
Seal-Tire Roofing, Incorporated
& Sheet Metal
John T. Morgan Sheet Metal
Company, Incorporated
Leonard Smith Sheet Metal &
Roofing, Incorporated
$ 14,883.00
25,609.00
65,421.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a cou~nittee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Charles L. Landis, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III
and W. Robert Herbert as members of the committee~
SERVICE CENTER: Pursuant to notice of advertisement for bids for a new garage
exhaust system at the Public Works Service Center, said proposals to be received by the
City Clerk until 1:30 p.m., Monday, August 25, 1980, and to be opened before Council at
2:00 p.m., on that date, the Mayor asked if anyone had any questions about the advertise-
ment for bids and no representative present raising any question, the Mayor instructed
the City Clerk to proceed with the opening of the bids; whereupon, the City Clerk opened
and read the following bids:
W. J. Blane General Contractor
Hodges Lumber Corporation
$ 17,949.00
24,585.00
Mr. Thomas moved that the bids be referred to a committee to be appointed by
the Mayor for tabulation, report and recommendation to Council. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Bowles and unanimously adopted.
The Mayor appointed Messrs. Charles L. Landis, Chairman, Sam H. McGhee, III
and Thomas F. Brady as members of the committee.
CONSENT AGENDA
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The Mayor advised that all matters listed under the Consent Agenda were
to be routine by the City Council and would be enacted by one motion in the forms listed
on the agenda and if discussion was desired, that item would be removed from the Consent
Agenda and considered separately. He noted that there were three requests for Executive
Sessions to discuss matters on personnel and a legal matter.
CO[~NCIL: A communication from the Mayor requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
COUNCIL: A communication from Council member Bowles requesting an Executive
Session to discuss a personnel matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
MINUTES: .Minutes of the regular meeting of Council held on Monday, July 28,
1980, were before the body.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the reading of the minutes be dispensed with and that
they be approved as recorded. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
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ZONING: A co~nication from Mr. H. W. Newell, III, Owmer, Amother Gallery,
requesting that the definition of an art gallery in the Zoning Ordinamce umder C-l,
Office amd Institutional District, be revised in order to permit framing work om premises
for sale to the general public, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the co~ication be referred to the City Planming
Co--,ission for study, report amd recommendatiom to Council. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garlamd and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Coumcil members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................... 0.
RADIO-TELEVISION: A communication from Mr. E. K. Mattern, Executive Vice
President, Roanoke Valley Cablevision, Incorporated, submitting a progress report covering
construction of the Roanoke Valley Cablevision system, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the communication be received and filed· The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: A communicatior
from Ms. Patti Smith tendering her resignation as a member of the Citizens' Task Force
for Crime Prevention and Social Development, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the resignation be accepted with regret and that the
co~unication be received and filed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted
by the following vote:
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AYES. Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
f~yor Taylor ............................................................................. 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
AUDITS-FINAnCIAL REPORTS: A report of the Director of Finance transmitting the
financial report for the month of July, 1980, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that the report be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
TAXES: The qualification of Mr. Percy T. Keeling as a member of the Revenue
Study Com~ssion for a term of two years ending June 30, 1982, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
REFUSE COLLECTION: The qualification of Mr. John H. Parrott as a member of
the Roanoke Valley Regional Solid Waste Management Board for a term of four years ending
July 31, 1984, was before Council·
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
TAXES: The qualification of Mr. James R. Sprinkle as a member of the Revenue
Study Commission for a term of two years ending June 30, 1982, was before Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
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LIBRARIES: The qualification of Hrs. Constance J. Msmlar as a m~mber of the
Roanoke Public Library Board for a term of three years ending June 30, 1983, was before
Council.
Mrs. Bowles moved that the qualification be received and filed. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
COUNCIL: A report of the City Manager requesting an Executive Session to
discuss a legal matter, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles moved that Council concur in the request. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
REGULAR AGENDA
HEARING OF CITIZENS UPON PUBLIC MATTERS: NONE.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS:
CONSULTANTS' REPORTS: A communication from Councilman Landis requesting that
the City Manager present information regarding consultants' reports versus savings to
the City as a result of the reports since February, 1978, and projection on additional
studies, if any, in the future, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, the City Manager submitted a written report in response to
Mr. Landis' inquiry.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland requested that the City Manager briefly outline the procedure
which is followed in the selection of a consultant.
In regard to engineering and architectural services, the Assistant City Manager
advised that much depends upon the specific project, that the administration has begun
to prequalify architects and engineers by giving broad announcement of upcoming City
projects where it is felt design services will be needed. He said architects and
engineers are advised of the projects and type of services that will be required and
they are requested to indicate a desire to design any of the facilities. He advised
that upon receipt of an indication of intent they are evaluated to determine whether or
not they have performed similar work, their ability to perform the work in a timely
manner, the location, and whether or not they have worked for the City. He stated that
if they meet those prequalifications, a request for proposal is sent out for the specific
project and they are asked to submit a proposal including cost to design the project.
Mr. McGhee noted that those steps are taken in an effort to acquire the best qualified
firm.
In respect to the planning projects, Mr. McGhee advised that advertising is
given as to the type of planning, and the type of experience the City is looking for
on a particular project. He said an indication of interest is received from many firms,
often which time a request for proposals is sent out based upon the specific project.
He stated that the City then receives information from the architects/engineers as to
who will do the work, the scope of their means of proceeding with the project, and the
cost to do the project. He noted that individuals in the firm who are assigned to do
the project are then interviewed and the administration attempts to recommend to Council
the best firm with the talents that are required in order to perform a particular planning
project.
The City Manager advised that one of the things which is looked at very seriousl,
is the capacity of the consultant to get something accomplished after the study has been
completed.
In the management study area, the Assistant City Manager advised of several
different methods which have been utilized to obtain services, noting that one of the
first considerations is to find a firm that is willing to do a management study on a
contingent fee basis where there is no guarantee they are going to get a fee unless they
perform and identify cost recoveries or cost savings to the City that can be implemented.
In the instance of the risk management study and the pension study, Mr. McGhee said
an extensive request for proposals was prepared and advertised and the City received a
number of responses, advising that a committee met and narrowed the responses down,
there were then interviews of the firms and the best qualified firm was recommended to
the Council. In each of these instances, he said a committee was involved in the inter-
views, preparation of request for proposals, and the recommendations to Council.
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Hr. Garland inquired if it is feasible to have a competitive bidding process
in the selection of consultants; whereupon, the City Manager advised that in some areas
there is competitive bidding, however, it depends upon what the situation is.
Mr. Garland said in some instances the public does not feel the City is
utilizing local consultants or architects and asked to what extent the administration
endeavors to secure services of local consultants; whereupon, the City Manager replied
that the first thing is to look at the problem, with the first objective being to solve
the problem. He said it is then mede known to everyone locally who has that particular
expertise that the City has a certain problem and is looking for a consultant. He stated
that it then becomes a competitive question and issues of cost and designability become
major considerations. Hr. Ewert said as far as he is concerned the City administration
exhausts all of its efforts to get the Jobs done locally.
Mr. Harvey referred to the pension study, advising that the City had a consultant
study the pension plan and now Council intends to appoint a committee to study the
consultants' report and stated that the best course of action would have been to appoint
a local committee to study the plan and if the City needed technical assistance beyond
that point, it could have requested consultant services. He asked if the City Manager
ever considers using inhouse staff before selecting consultants; whereupon, the City
Manager advised in the affirmative, noting that it would be helpful for the Engineering
Department to give Council an explanation on what each person in that department does.
He advised that one of the major considerations is that the Engineering Department only
has a certain amount of time or they may not have the expertise to undertake a particular
study or an impartial point of view may be needed.
Mr. Thomas advised that Council is talking about something which transcends
all administrations, that being the fine line between that which is administrative and
that which is policy. He said it would appear, within the framework of that which is done
in the bidding process, that proposals from consultants could be presented to Council
with reports recommending the capabilities of why one should be selected over the other
and containing information relative to the other proposals in order that Council could
have input into the process other than simply getting a recommendation on a specific
proposal. He said with some mutual communication between the administration and Council,
a workable solution could be found in respect to consultants' reports. Mr. Thomas
advised that it is hard to answer inquiries from citizens when Council has to say that
it has absolutely nothing to do with the selection of consultants and it also creates a
creditability gap from the Council's standpoint.
The City Manager replied that Council has a unique responsibility to answer to
the public and its need for information is greater than any other element of the organiza-
tion. He said the question is how does the information come to Council, and what kind
of information is Council requesting and he would like to discuss the metter in consider-
able detail with the members of Council.
Following considerable discussion of the report, Mr. Landis moved that the
report be referred to the Financial and Planning Session of Council on Monday, September
15, 1980, for consideration. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harvey and unanimously
adopted.
AIRPORT-CIVIC CENTER: A counuunication from Councilman Hampton W. Thomas
recommending that the Mayor appoint members of Council to serve as liaison to the
Airport Advisory Commission and to the Roanoke Civic Center Commission, was before the
body.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that Council authorize the Mayor to appoint liaison members
of the City Council to the Airport Advisory Commission and the Roanoke Civic Center
Commission, that said liaison members serve in an ex-officio capacity and that the
matter be referred to the City Attorney for preparation of the proper measure or measures.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
STREETS AND ALLEYS-PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS-BRIDGES-STREET LIGHTS: A communication
from Councilman Hampton W. Thomas in regard to condition of the pavement on Wiley Drive,
the old road leading up to Mill Mountain Park and the lack of proper lighting facilities
on the Jefferson Street Bridge, was before Council.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the metters be referred to the City Manager for report
to Council. The motion was seconded by Mr. Harvey and unanimously adopted.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS:
FIRE DEPARTMENT-LEASES: The City Manager submitted a written report in connectio
with leasing of old Fire Station No. 6 on J~mison Avenue, S. E., to Mrs. Mildred Prater
representing the Belmont Community Watch Group, on a month to month basis.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the following Ordinance be placed upon its first reading:
(#25277) AN ORDINANCE providing for the lease of the former No. 6 Fire Station
to Mildred Prater, on behalf of the Belmont Neighborhood Watch Group.
The motion was seconded by Dr. Butler and adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Bewles, Butler, Garlamd, Harvey, Laadte, Thomas and
F~a~or Taylor ....................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ............................................................. 0.
PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER: The City Mamager
submitted a written report in connection with the extension of the option period stated
in the purchase contract between the City and the Carben Corporation until January 1,
1981, with respect to the purchase by the City of property for the Interm~dal Transportati¢
Center.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25278) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the City Manager to enter into a supplemental
agreement with Carben Corporation with respect to the purchase by the City of property
for the Intermodal Transportation Center, to extend the closing date and to remove a
provision calling for an adjustment of the purchase price based on the closing date; and
providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 267.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. O.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with easement and right of way acquisition for the Norwood Street storm
drain, recommending easement acquisition in the amount of the final appraised value,
final negotiated amount by the City administration, or the amount mandated by the court
in the event of condemnation, for a cost not to exceed $10,000.00 without further
authorization of Council; and institution of condemnation proceedings and seeking of
right of entry by the City Attorney in the event of continued refusal of the property
owner to accept the City's offer in order that the City may continue with the construction.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25279) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of real estate needed by
the City for the construction of the Norwood Street Storm Drain Project; authorizing the
City Manager to fix to a certain limit the consideration to be offered by the City for
each parcel; providing for the City's acquisition of such real estate by condemnation,
under certain circumstances; authorizing the City to make motion for the award of a
right of entry on any of the parcels for the purpose of commencing the project; directing
the mailing of this ordinance to the property owners; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 267.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with easement acquisition for the Glade Creek interceptor sewer, recommending
easement acquisition in the amount of the final appraised value, final negotiated amount
by the City administration, or the amount mandated by the court in the event of condemna-
tion, for a cost not to exceed $35,000.00 without further authorization of Council; and
institution of condemnation proceedings and seeking of right of entry by the City Attorney
in the event of continued refusal of the property owner to accept the City's offer
in order that the City may continue with the construction.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Harvey offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25280) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of real estate needed by
the City for the construction of the Glade Creek Interceptor Project; authorizing the
City Manager to fix to a certain i/mit the consideration to be offered by the City for
esch parcel; providing for the City's acquisition of such real estate by condemnation,
under certain circumstances; authorizing the City to make motion for the award of a
right of entry on any of the parcels for the purpose of commencing the project; directing
the mailing of this ordinance to the property owners; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 268.)
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Hr. Harvey moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Hrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis and Mayor
Taylor ............................................................................... 6.
NAYS: None ................................................................. 0.
(Hr. Thomas abstained from voting because he is a business partner of Hr. Thomas H.
Beasley who is one of the property owners, and as an attorney, he has represented
several other property owners in the area.)
SEWERS AND STORM DRAINS: The City Manager submitted a written report in
connection with easement acquisition for the Ore Branch interceptor sewer (lower section),
reco--,ending easement acquisition in the amount of the final appraised value, final
negotiated amount by the City administration, or the amount mandated by the court in the
event of condemaation, for a cost not to exceed $60,000.00 without further authorization
of Council; and institution of condemnation proceedings and seeking of right of entry by
the City Attorney in the event of continued refusal of the property owner to accept the
City's offer in order that the City may continue with the construction.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Dr. Butler offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25281) AN ORDINANCE providing for the acquisition of real estate needed by
the City for the construction of the Ore Branch Interceptor (Lower Section) Project;
authorizing the City Manager to fix to a certain limit the consideration to be offered
by the City for each parcel; providing for the City's acquisition of such real estate by
condemnation, under certain circumstances; authorizing the City to make motion for the
award of a right of entry on any of the parcels for the purpose of commencing the project;
directing the mailing of this ordinance to the property owners; and providing for an
emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 269.)
Dr. Butler moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
SALE/PURCHASE OF PROPERTY-INTERMODAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER: The City Manager
submitted a written report in connection with the acquisition of land from E. P. Goodwin
and Mary Goodwin Kuyk needed for the construction of the Intermodal Transportation
Center, for a purchase price of $65,400.00.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance providing funds for
payment of the option price of $1,150.00 in connection with acquisition of the land:
(#25282) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
Capital Projects Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 270.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance authorizing purchase of
the property:
(#25283) AN ORDINANCE authorizing the purchase by the City of certain real
estate on West Campbell Avenue from Edmund P. Goodwin and Mary Goodwin Kuyk to be used
for the intermodal transportation facility, authorizing the City Manager to execute and
deliver a contract effecting this purchase, authorizing the payment of the deposit on
the contract and the cons,,mm~tion of the transaction, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 270.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. 0.
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BUDGET-ANIMALS: The City Manager submitted a written report in connection
with the appropriation of $10,500.00 for continued services of the Roanoke Valley Society
for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals contract.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $10,500.00
from Contingency Reserve to Animal Control - Fees for Professional Services of the 1980-
81 budget:
(#25284) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 271.)
Mr. Garland moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
POLICE DEPARTMENT-EQUIPMENT: The City Manager submitted a written report
concurring in a report of the Bid Committee regarding the purchase of police uniforms
for fiscal year 1980-81, recommending that the bid of Kay Uniform Company to furnish and
deliver storm reefers at the total bid price of $5,325.00, be accepted; and that the bid
of Kay Uniform Company to furnish and deliver police uniform shirts at the total bid
price of $15,066.00, be accepted.
(For full text, see reports on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25285) AN ORDINANCE providing for the purchase of certain police uniform
items for use by the City's Police Department, upon certain terms and conditions;
accepting certain bids made to the City for furnishing and delivering such items; reject-
ing certain other bids made to the City; and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 271.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mrs. Bowles and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ........................................................................ 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
BUDGET-CITY CODE: The City Attorney submitted a written report advising that
the total cost of the City Code recodification project was $26,376.69, that Council
previously appropriated $21,500.00 for this project and recommending that Council adopt
the appropriate budget Ordinance transferring funds in the amount of $5,100.00 which
will permit final payment to Municipal Code Corporation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mrs. Bowles offered the following emergency Ordinance transferring $5,100.00
from Contingency Reserve to City Clerk - Fees for Professional Services:
(#25286) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 272.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Thomas and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
INTEGRATION-SEGREGATION-LEGISLATION: The City Attorney submitted a written
report in regard to Senate Bill 1983 (House Bill 7384), the Civil Rights Improvement Act
of 1979, which is pending in the Snbcom~tttee on the Constitution of the Senate Judiciary
Committee, transmitting a Resolution by which Council may express its opposition to the
above bills and calling upon the City's representatives in the United States Senate and
in the United States Congress to oppose the legislation.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas offered the following Resolution:
(#2528?) A RESOLUTION expressing the opposition of this Council to Senate
Bill 1983 and House Bill 7384, pending in the United States Senate and House of Representa.
tives, respectively.
(For full text of Resolution, see Resolution Book No. 46, page 272.)
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Mr. Thomas moved the adoption of the Resolution. The motion was seconded by
Hr. Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and
Mayor Taylor ......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None .................................................................. O.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES:
AUDIT COMMITTEE: Councilman Garland, Chairman of the Audit Committee, submitted
minutes of the meeting of the Audit Committee held on Wednesday, August 20, 1980, in
regard to audit reports from the Municipal Auditor on the Engineering, Planning and
Building Inspection Department, the Parks and Recreation Department, the Civic Center
Fund, Water-Sewer Contract with Roanoke County, Water and Sewage Treatment Billings to
Neighboring Governments and the Annual Report for the year ended June 30, 1980; concurring
with a City Code change requested by the Civic Center Manager; and reviewing City Attorney'
memoranda regarding uneconomical tax assessments.
(For full text, see minutes on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Garland moved that the minutes be received and filed. The motion was
seconded by Mr. Thomas and unanimously adopted.
BUDGET-SCHOOLS: A communication from the Roanoke City School Board requesting
that Council approve appropriations totalling $524,176.00 to Combined Federal Programs,
all expenditures to be totally reimbursed by federal funds, was before Council.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, a report of the Director of Finance advising that he has
reviewed the request for appropriations, that all the programs are 100% reimbursed by
state and federal funds and recommending the request to Council, was also before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Landis offered the following emergency Ordinance:
(#25288) AN ORDINANCE to amend and reordain certain sections of the 1980-81
General Fund Appropriation Ordinance, and providing for an emergency.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 273.)
Mr. Landis moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Garland and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, _Thomas and
Mayor Taylor .......................................................................... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ 0.
ZONING-SIGNS: A progress report of the Advisory Committee appointed to Study
the Proposed Sign Ordinance, transmitting certain recommendations amd advising that the
Advisory Co~nittee has not completed the task in full detail, but the progress report is
detailed enough for Council to decide whether the Committee should continue with its
assignment or if the information should be given to the Planning staff for completion,
was before the body.
(For full text, see report on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
In this connection, Mrs. Joel W. Richert, a member of the Committee, appeared
before Council and advised of her intention to resign from the Advisory Committee and
noting certain points in connection with the work of the Committee.
(For full text, see communication on file in the City Clerk's Office.)
Mr. Thomas moved that the Mayor be requested to communicate with the Chairman
of the Committee in regard to the Committee structure, viz: five persons representing
the proponents and five persons representing the opponents, and that a copy of Mrs.
Richert's remarks be furnished to the Chairman. The motion was seconded by Hrs. Bowles
and unanimously adopted.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: NONE.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
TAXES: Ordinance No. 25268 amending and reordaining the Code of the City of
Roanoke (1979), as amended, providing for an increase in financial eligibility requirement
for the real estate tax exemption for elderly and disabled persons, allowing localities
to raise the applicant's annual income level from $12,000.00 to $15,000.00 and the net
worth level from $50,000.00 to $55,000.00, having previously been before the Council for
its first reading on Monday, August 11, 1980, read and adopted on its first reading and
laid over, was again before the body, Mrs. Bowles offering the following for its second
reading and final adoption:
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(#25268) AN ORDINANCE -~nding and reordaining Section 32-86 Financial eligibili
and Section 32-88. Applicant's affidavit, of the Code of the City of Roanoke (1979), as
amended, and as these provisions were amended by Ordinance No. 24771, adopted July 23,
1979; and providing for an effective date of this ordinance.
(For full text of Ordinance, see Ordinance Book No. 46, page 266.)
Mrs. Bowles moved the adoption of the Ordinance. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Harvey and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis, Tho~e and
Mayor Taylor .... 7.
NAYS: None ................................................................ O.
MOTIONS AND MISCELLAI~EOUS BUSINESS:
INQUIRIES AND/OR COMMENTS BY THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
CITY EMPLOYEES-DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Mr. Landis advised that in November
1979, a law was passed which provided that City employees were eligible to participate
in the Deferred Compensation Plan and the United States Conference of Mayors endorsed
the program and he referred to updated information from the U. S. Conference of Mayors
which may be useful to the City Manager, City Attorney and Director of Finance in
connection with their study of the matter.
BUDGET: Mr. Landis inquired as to when the final figure for the 1979-80
undesignated fund balance will be available; whereupon, the Director of Finance advised
that barring no unforeseen problems, he intends to present the final figure to Council
at its Financial and Planning Session on Monday, September 15, 1980.
TRAFFIC: Mr. Garland inquired about a recent request of Council that the City
Manager study the right turn on red traffic signs in the City; whereupon, the City
Manager advised that a report will be submitted at the meeting of Council on Monday,
September 22, 1980.
OTHER HEARINGS OF CITIZENS: None.
At 4:10 p.m., the Mayor declared the meeting recessed.
At 6:10 p.m., the meeting reconvened with Mayor Taylor presiding and all
members of ~he Council present.
CITIZENS' TASK FORCE ON CRIME PREVENTION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT: The Mayor
advised that there is a vacancy on the Citizens' Task Force on Crime Prevention and
Social Development due to the resignation of Mr. Shaheed Omar and called for nominations
to fill the vacancy.
Dr. Butler placed in nomination the name of Mr. Johnny L. Chapman.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Chapman was elected as a member of the
Citizens' Task Force on Crime Prevention and Social Development for a term of one year
ending June 30, 1981, by the following vote:
FORM/{. CHAPMAN: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................... 7.
HOUSING: The Mayor advised that there is a vacancy on the Fair Housing Board
created by the resignation of Mr. James G. Harvey, II, for a term ending March 31, 1983,
and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Harvey placed in nomination the name of Mr. Clifford A. Hmmmer.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Ha~mer was elected as a member of the
Fair Housing Board to fill the unexpired term of Mr. 3ames G. Harvey, II, resigned,
ending March 31, 1983, by the following vote:
FOR ME. HAMMER: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................... 7.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS: Council having previously appointed 21 persons to
serve as members of a Citizens' Advisory Committee - City Wide Park Study, to work with
a consultant in the development of a five-year comprehensive action plan to improve
Roanoke's park and recreation facilities, the Mayor called for nominations for two
additional members to the committee.
Mrs. Bowles placed in nomination the names of Mrs. Linda E. Hart and Mr. M.
Carl Andrews.
There being no further nominations, Mrs. Hart and Mr. Andrews were elected as
additional members of the Citizens' Advisory Committee - City Wide Park Study, by the
following vote:
FOR MRS. HART AND MR. ANDREWS: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland,
Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .............................................. 7.
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FLOODS-HURRICANES: The Flood Plain Comm4ttee having requested that the m~mbershi
of its committee be increased by two, the Mayor called for nominations for the two
additional members.
Mr. Thomas placed in nomination the n~ of Mr. William H. Flannagan and Hr.
Garland placed in nomination the name of Mr. Read Lunsford.
There being no further noprinations, Messrs. Flannagan and Lunsford were elected
as additional members of the Flood Plain Committee for one year terms each ending June
30, 1981, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. FLANNAGAN AND LUNSFORD: Co~mcil members Bowles, Butler, Garland,
Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor .................................................. 7.
HOUSING: The Mayor advised that the four year terms of Messrs. Edwin L.
Phillips, William E. Majors, and C. Fred Mangus as Commissioners of the City of Roanoke
Redevelopment and Housing Authority will expire on August 31, 1980, and called for
nominations to fill the vacancies.
Dr. Butler placed in nomination the names of Messrs. C. Fred Mangus, William E.
Majors and Edwin L. Phillips.
There being no further nominations, Messrs. Phillips, Majors and Mangus were
reelected as Commissioners of the City of Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority
for terms of four years each ending August 31, 1984, by the following vote:
FOR MESSRS. PHILLIPS, MAJORS AND MAI~GUS: Council members Bowles, Butler,
Garland, Harvey, Landis, Thomas and Mayor Taylor ..................................... 7.
PENSIONS: The Mayor advised that the one year term of Mr. Robert W. Helm
as a member of the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, expired on June 30,
1980, that this is a position which is rotated between members of the Police Department,
the Fire Department and the Sanitation Department and currently it is necessary to
appoint a representative from the Sanitation Department; whereupon, he opened the floor
for nominations.
Mr. Landis placed in nomination the name of Mr. Leonard W. Booze.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Booze was elected as a member of the
Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, for a term of one year ending June 30,
1981, by the following vote:
FOR MR. BOOZE: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................ 7.
PENSIONS: The Mayor also advised that the four year term of ~ir. James P.
Beatty as a member of the Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, expired on
June 30, 1980, and called for nominations to fill the vacancy.
Dr. Butler placed in nomination the name of Mr. Delmar L. Irving.
There being no further nominations, Mr. Irving was elected as a member of the
Board of Trustees, Employees' Retirement System, for a term of four years ending June
30, 1984, by the following vote:
FOR MR. IRVING: Council members Bowles, Butler, Garland, Harvey, Landis,
Thomas and Mayor Taylor ............................................................. 7.
There being no further business, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at
6:20 p.m.
APPROVED
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